Be sure to ask your dealership serviceadvisor or technician about the multi-pointvehicle inspection. It is a comprehensiveway to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives youimmediate feedback on the overallcondition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Maintenance
Change engine oil and filter.
Every7,500 mi(12,000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.1
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, loose-ness or drag.
Perform multi-point inspection that is recommended.
1 Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheelsonly if unusual wear is noted.
Maintenance
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level. Consult dealer for requirements.
Every15,000 mi(24,000 km)
Inspect brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaftand U-joints.
Other Maintenance Items
Replace engine air filter.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)Torque rear axle U-bolts to specification.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seal if non-sealed bearings are used.Every 60,000 mi(96,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 97,500 mi(157,000 km)Replace rear axle fluid. See Special Operating ConditionsScheduled Maintenance (page 281).
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ELECTROMAGNETIC
COMPATIBILITY
WARNING: Do not place objectsor mount equipment on or near theairbag cover, on the side of the seatbacks(of the front seats), or in front seat areasthat may come into contact with adeploying airbag. Failure to follow theseinstructions may increase the risk ofpersonal injury in the event of a crash.
WARNING: Do not fasten antennacables to original vehicle wiring, fuelpipes and brake pipes.
WARNING: Keep antenna andpower cables at least 4 in (10 cm) fromany electronic modules and airbags.
Note:We test and certify your vehicle tomeet electromagnetic compatibilitylegislation (UNECE Regulation 10 or otherapplicable local requirements). It is yourresponsibility to make sure that anyequipment an authorized dealer installs onyour vehicle complies with applicable locallegislation and other requirements.
Note:Any radio frequency transmitterequipment in your vehicle (such as cellulartelephones and amateur radio transmitters)must keep to the parameters in thefollowing table. We do not provide specialprovisions or conditions for installations oruse.
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A/CSee: Climate Control..........................................66About This Manual...........................................5ABSSee: Brakes..............................................................91ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes...................................................................91Accessories......................................................271Exterior Style.........................................................271Interior Style..........................................................271Peace of Mind.......................................................271AccessoriesSee: Replacement PartsRecommendation............................................12Adjusting the Headlamps.........................156Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure...........156Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................47Airbag Disposal...............................................38Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control..........................................66Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter..............159Appendices....................................................294At a Glance........................................................16Audible Warnings and Indicators..............57Fail-Safe Cooling Warning Chime..................57Headlamps On Warning Chime......................57Key in Ignition Warning Chime.........................57Parking Brake On Warning Chime..................57Shift to Park Warning Chime............................57Audio System.................................................214General Information..........................................214Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC..............................................................216Accessing CD or MP3 Mode............................217Accessing the Auxiliary MediaSources..............................................................216Accessing the Folders........................................217Accessing the Menu...........................................217Accessing the Phone Features.......................217Adjusting the Volume........................................217Changing Radio Stations.................................218Ejecting the CD....................................................218Fast Forwarding the Media.............................218Inserting a CD.......................................................218
Muting the Audio................................................218Playing or Pausing Media................................218Rewinding the Media.........................................218Scanning the Audio...........................................218Selecting a Frequency Band..........................218Setting the Memory Presets...........................218Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off...........218Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........218Using Seek, Fast Forward andReverse..............................................................219Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM.......215Accessing the Clock Settings.........................215Accessing the Sound Settings.......................216Adjusting the Volume........................................216Changing Radio Stations.................................216Selecting the Audio Modes.............................216Setting the Memory Presets...........................216Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........216Using Seek, Fast Forward andReverse..............................................................216Automatic Transmission.............................87Brake-Shift Interlock..........................................88If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow....................................................................89Putting your vehicle in or out of gear:...........87Automatic Transmission FluidCheck.............................................................149Automatic Transmission Fluid Filter............152Checking Automatic TransmissionFluid....................................................................149Auxiliary Power Points..................................72110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................7212 Volt DC Power Point.......................................72Locations..................................................................72Auxiliary Switches........................................272
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery......................153Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............141Booster Seats..................................................22Types of Booster Seats......................................23Brake Fluid Check.........................................152Brakes..................................................................91General Information.............................................91Breaking-In.......................................................116
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Bulb Specification Chart............................212
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Capacities and Specifications -6.2L................................................................203Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................207Specifications.....................................................204Capacities and Specifications -6.8L................................................................207Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates.............................................................212Specifications.....................................................209Capacities and Specifications................198Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................160Catalytic Converter.......................................84On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).....................85Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing.....................................................85Changing a Bulb............................................157Lamp Assembly Condensation.....................157Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Reverse LampBulbs (Cut-Away Only)...............................158Replacing Front Parking Lamp and DirectionIndicator Bulbs...............................................158Replacing Headlamp Bulbs............................157Replacing Side Marker Bulbs.........................158Changing a Fuse...........................................139Fuses.......................................................................139Changing a Road Wheel............................192Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation......................................................193Tire Change Procedure.....................................194Changing the 12V Battery..........................153Dual Batteries......................................................155Reconnecting the Battery...............................154Changing the Engine Air Filter.................159Changing the Wiper Blades......................155Checking the Wiper Blades.......................155Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance..................................................31Child Restraint Positioning.........................25Child Safety........................................................17General Information.............................................17Cleaning Leather Seats..............................164
Cleaning Products.......................................160Materials................................................................160Cleaning the Engine.....................................162Cleaning the Exterior..................................160Cleaning the Headlamps..................................161Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................161Exterior Plastic Parts..........................................161Stripes or Graphics..............................................161Underbody.............................................................161Under Hood...........................................................161Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.........................163Cleaning the Interior....................................163Mirrors.....................................................................163Cleaning the Wheels...................................165Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades............................................................162Climate Control..............................................66Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................144Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........37Cruise Control..................................................47Principle of Operation........................................96Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control.................................96Customer Assistance..................................124
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Data Recording..................................................7911 Assist Privacy Notice......................................11Comfort, Convenience and EntertainmentData........................................................................9Event Data.................................................................9Service Data.............................................................8Services That Third Parties Provide...............10Services That We Provide..................................10Vehicles With a Modem.....................................10Vehicles With SYNC.............................................10Daytime Running Lamps............................50Digital Radio...................................................219HD Radio Reception and StationTroubleshooting............................................220Direction Indicators.......................................50Doors and Locks.............................................42Driver and Passenger Airbags....................33Children and Airbags...........................................37Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........33
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Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment........................................................37Driving Aids......................................................98Driving Hints....................................................116Driving Through Water.................................117DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps.........................50
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Economical Driving.......................................116Electromagnetic Compatibility..............294Emission Law...................................................83Noise Emissions Warranty, ProhibitedTampering Acts and Maintenance...........84Tampering With a Noise ControlSystem................................................................83End User License Agreement.................296SYNC End User License Agreement(EULA)..............................................................296Engine Block Heater......................................76Using the Engine Block Heater........................76Engine Coolant Check................................144Adding Coolant....................................................145Coolant Change...................................................147Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement...................................................148Fail-Safe Cooling.................................................147Recycled Coolant...............................................146Severe Climates...................................................147Engine Emission Control.............................83Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................45Engine Oil Check...........................................143Adding Engine Oil...............................................143Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................143Engine Specifications - 6.2L....................198Drivebelt Routing................................................198Engine Specifications - 6.8L....................198Drivebelt Routing................................................199Environment......................................................15Essential Towing Checks..........................108Before Towing a Trailer......................................113Hitches...................................................................109Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)..........................................114Safety Chains........................................................110Trailer Brakes.........................................................110
Trailer Lamps.........................................................113Trailer Towing Connector................................109When Towing a Trailer.......................................113Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording...............................................7Exterior Mirrors.................................................51Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................51Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................51Telescoping Mirrors .............................................52
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Fastening the Seatbelts..............................28Seatbelt Locking Modes....................................29Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................28Flat TireSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................192Floor Mats.........................................................117Ford Credit..........................................................11US Only......................................................................11Ford Protect...................................................274Ford Protect Extended Service Plan(CANADA ONLY)...........................................275Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.Only)...................................................................274Fuel and Refueling..........................................77Fuel Consumption..........................................81Advertised Capacity.............................................81Fuel Economy.........................................................81Fuel Quality - E85...........................................77Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex FuelVehicles................................................................77Switching Between E85 and Gasoline.........78Fuel Quality - Gasoline.................................79Choosing the Right Fuel.....................................79Fuel Shutoff....................................................120Fuses..................................................................131Fuse Specification Chart.............................131Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel........136Power Distribution Box......................................131
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Gauges...............................................................53Battery Voltage Gauge.......................................54Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............54Fuel Gauge..............................................................53Information Display.............................................54
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GearboxSee: Transmission................................................87General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................39General Maintenance Information........276Multi-point Inspection......................................278Owner Checks and Services...........................277Protecting Your Investment...........................276Why Maintain Your Vehicle?..........................276Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?.....................................................276Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada...........................................................127Getting the Services You Need................124Away From Home...............................................124
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake...............................................92Hazard Flashers............................................120Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps......................156Headlamp RemovalSee: Removing a Headlamp...........................157HeadrestSee: Head Restraints..........................................69Head Restraints..............................................69HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................66Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate............................................................67Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather...............................................................67General Hints.........................................................67Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................67Quickly Heating the Interior..............................67Recommended Settings for Cooling.............67Recommended Settings for Heating............67Vehicle Stationary for Extended PeriodsDuring Extreme High AmbientTemperatures....................................................67Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes...............................................................91Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............141
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Ignition Switch.................................................74In California (U.S. Only)..............................125Information Displays.....................................58General Information............................................58Information Messages.................................63Brake System.........................................................63Fuel............................................................................63Maintenance..........................................................64Tire.............................................................................64Traction Control....................................................64Trailer........................................................................65Transmission..........................................................65Installing Child Restraints............................18Child Seats...............................................................18Using Lap and Shoulder Belts..........................19Using Tether Straps..............................................21Instrument Cluster.........................................53Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................50Instrument Panel............................................16Interior Mirror....................................................52Automatic Dimming Mirror...............................52Manual Dimming Mirror.....................................52Introduction........................................................5
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Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................121Connecting the Jumper Cables......................121Jump Starting.......................................................122Preparing Your Vehicle.......................................121Removing the Jumper Cables........................122
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Keys and Remote Controls.........................39
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Lighting Control..............................................49Flashing the Headlamp High Beam..............50Headlamp High Beam........................................49Lighting..............................................................49General Information............................................49Limited Slip Differential..............................90Load Carrying..................................................99
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Load Limit.........................................................99Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles.............................................................103Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer...................................................................99Locking and Unlocking.................................42Autolock Feature..................................................43Autounlock Feature.............................................43Enabling or Disabling Autolock andAutounlock.........................................................43Illuminated Entry..................................................43Power Door Locks................................................42Remote Control.....................................................42Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................192
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Maintenance....................................................141General Information...........................................141Manual Climate Control..............................66Heater Only System............................................66Manual Climate Control....................................66Manual Seats...................................................70Manual Lumbar ....................................................70Moving the Seat Backward andForward...............................................................70Recline Adjustment.............................................70Media Hub......................................................224Message CenterSee: Information Displays.................................58MirrorsSee: Windows and Mirrors.................................51Mobile Communications Equipment......14Motorcraft Parts - 6.2L...............................199Motorcraft Parts - 6.8L.............................200
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Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................144Resetting the Oil Life MonitoringSystem...............................................................144
Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check.......................................143Opening and Closing the Hood................141Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature.......................................................129Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual..........129
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Parking Aids.....................................................94Parking Brake...................................................92Passive Anti-Theft System.........................45SecuriLock®...........................................................45PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................45Perchlorate.........................................................11Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking.............................42Power Seats.......................................................71Recline Adjustment..............................................71Power Steering Fluid Check......................152Power Windows...............................................51Accessory Delay.....................................................51One-Touch Down..................................................51Protecting the Environment........................15PunctureSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................192
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Rear Axle...........................................................90Rear Passenger Climate Controls...........68Setting the Blower Motor Speed...................68Switching the Rear Climate Control On andOff.........................................................................68Rear View Camera.........................................94Using the Rear View Camera System..........94Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera.....................................94Recommended Towing Weights............105Calculating the Maximum Loaded TrailerWeight for Your Vehicle...............................108Reduced Engine Performance..................116Refueling...........................................................80Fuel Filler Cap.........................................................81Remote Control..............................................39Car Finder.................................................................41Changing the Remote Control Battery........40
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SYNC™ AppLink™.....................................250SYNC Mobile Apps............................................250SYNC™............................................................225General Information..........................................225SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................262
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications.............198The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)........................126Tire Care...........................................................169Glossary of Tire Terminology...........................171Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading..............................................................169Information Contained on the TireSidewall.............................................................172Temperature A B C.............................................170Traction AA A B C................................................170Treadwear..............................................................170Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........188Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System........................................189Understanding Your Tire PressureMonitoring System .......................................189TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................168Towing a Trailer.............................................104Load Placement.................................................104Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......115Emergency Towing..............................................115Recreational Towing...........................................115Towing..............................................................104Traction Control..............................................93Principle of Operation........................................93Transmission Code Designation............202Transmission....................................................87Transporting the Vehicle............................123
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Under Hood Overview................................142USB Port..........................................................224Using Cruise Control.....................................96Canceling the Set Speed...................................97Changing the Set Speed...................................96Resuming the Set Speed...................................97
Setting the Cruise Speed..................................96Switching Cruise Control Off...........................97Switching Cruise Control On...........................96Using Snow Chains......................................187Using SYNC™ With Your MediaPlayer.............................................................252Accessing Your Play Menu..............................257Connecting Your Digital Media Player to theUSB Port...........................................................252Media Menu Features.......................................255Media Voice Commands.................................254System Settings.................................................259What's Playing?.................................................253Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............230Accessing Features Through the PhoneMenu..................................................................234Accessing Your Phone Settings....................239Making a Call.......................................................233Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones..................231Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time.............................................................................230Phone Options during an Active Call.........233Phone Voice Commands.................................231Receiving Calls....................................................233System Settings.................................................240Text Messaging...................................................237Using Traction Control.................................93Switching the System Off ................................93System Indicator Lights andMessages............................................................93Using Voice Recognition............................227Initiating a Voice Session.................................227System Interaction and Feedback..............228Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only)..........................127
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Vehicle Care...................................................160General Information..........................................160Vehicle Certification Label.......................202Vehicle Identification Number.................201Vehicle Storage.............................................165Battery....................................................................166Body.........................................................................165Brakes.....................................................................166Cooling system....................................................166Engine.....................................................................166
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