
WAXING
Regular waxing is necessary to protect your
car's paint from the elements. We
recommend that you wash and wax the
painted surface once or twice a year.
When washing and waxing, park your
vehicle in a shaded area out of direct
sunlight. Always wash your vehicle before
applying wax.
•
Use a quality wax that does not contain
abrasives.
• Follow the manufacturer ’s instructions
to apply and remove the wax.
• Apply a small amount of wax in a
back-and-forth motion, not in circles.
• Do not allow wax to come in contact
with any non-body (low-gloss black)
colored trim. The wax will discolor or
stain the parts over time.
•Roof racks.
• Bumpers.
• Grained door handles.
• Side moldings.
• Mirror housings.
• Windshield cowl area.
• Do not apply wax to glass areas.
• After waxing, your car's paint should
feel smooth, and be free of streaks and
smudges.
CLEANING THE ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they are
clean because grease and dirt buildup keep
the engine warmer than normal. When washing:
•
Take care when using a power washer
to clean the engine. The high-pressure
fluid could penetrate the sealed parts
and cause damage.
• Do not spray a hot engine with cold
water to avoid cracking the engine
block or other engine components.
• Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and
Degreaser on all parts that require
cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In
Canada, use Motorcraft Engine
Shampoo.
Note: If your vehicle has an engine cover
remove the cover before application of
Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser.
Immediately rinse away any over spray.
• Never wash or rinse the engine while it
is hot or running; water in the running
engine may cause internal damage.
• Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,
spark plug wire or spark plug well, or
the area in and around these locations.
• Cover the battery, power distribution
box, and air filter assembly to prevent
water damage when cleaning the
engine.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmental
fallout can result in windshield and wiper
blade contamination. Dirty windshield and
wipers will result in poor windshield wiper
operation. Keep the windshield and wiper
blades clean to maintain windshield wiper
performance.
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Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with
a light grade oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level. Battery
•
Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
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SelectShift Automatic
™ Transmission (If
Equipped)......................................................... 175
Understanding the Positions of Your Rotary Shift Transmission......................................... 173
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.0L EcoBoost™/2.7L
EcoBoost™................................................290
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................160 Disabling Auto-Start-Stop............................... 161
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop.............................. 160
Autowipers........................................................77 Autowipers Settings............................................. 77
Auxiliary Power Points.................................151 110 Volt AC Power Point.................................... 151
12 Volt DC Power Point...................................... 151
USB Port and Power Point Locations..........151
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive.......................................... 179
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 292
Blind Spot Information System...............231 ........................................................................\
............ 231
Switching the System On and Off...............232
System Errors...................................................... 232
Using the Blind Spot Information System............................................................... 231
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System...........231
Body Styling Kits.........................................306
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........280
Booster Seats..................................................26 Types of Booster Seats....................................... 27
Brake Fluid Check.......................................290
Brakes...............................................................184 General Information.......................................... 184
Breaking-In.....................................................254
Bulb Specification Chart..........................358
C
Cabin Air Filter................................................133 Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L
EcoBoost™ .................................................
350
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates........................................................... 353
Specifications...................................................... 351
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................354
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 357
Specifications..................................................... 355
Capacities and Specifications
................345
Cargo Nets.......................................................241
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 299
Catalytic Converter
......................................170
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)..................... 171
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing..................................................... 171
Center Console
..............................................154
Changing a Bulb..........................................296 Headlamp............................................................. 297
LED Lamps........................................................... 297
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 298
Changing a Fuse
...........................................278
Fuses....................................................................... 278
Changing a Road Wheel...........................338 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 338
Stowing the flat tire ......................................... 343
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 339
Changing the 12V Battery
.........................292
Changing the Engine Air Filter................298
Changing the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password.....................................................360
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................293 Front Wiper Blades........................................... 294
Rear Window Wiper Blade............................. 294
Checking MyKey System Status
...............57
MyKey Distance..................................................... 57
Number of Admin Keys....................................... 57
Number of MyKeys............................................... 57
Checking the Wiper Blades......................293
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................38
Child Restraint Positioning.........................28
Child Safety
.......................................................19
General Information............................................. 19
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Warning Lamps and Indicators................94
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 94
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 94
Automatic Headlamp High Beam Indicator .............................................................. 94
Auto Start-stop.................................................... 94
Battery ...................................................................... 94
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 94
Brake System......................................................... 94
Cruise Control........................................................ 95
Direction Indicator............................................... 95
Door Ajar.................................................................. 95
Electric Park Brake............................................... 95
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 95
Engine Oil................................................................ 95
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................... 95
Front Airbag........................................................... 95
Front Fog Lamps Indicator............................... 95
High Beam.............................................................. 96
Hill Start Assist Indicator.................................. 96
Hood Ajar................................................................ 96
Lane Keeping Aid................................................. 96
Liftgate Ajar............................................................ 96
Low Fuel Level...................................................... 96
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 96
Low Washer Fluid................................................ 96
Parking Lamps...................................................... 96
Powertrain Fault................................................... 96
Service Engine Soon........................................... 96
Stability Control.................................................... 97
Stability Control Off............................................ 97
Washer Fluid Check.....................................291
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 299
See: Wipers and Washers.................................. 77
Waxing..............................................................301
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 338
Wheels and Tires.........................................307 General Information......................................... 307
Technical Specifications................................. 344
Wi-Fi Hotspot...............................................360
Windows and Mirrors
...................................86
Windshield Washers......................................77
Front Camera Washer........................................ 78Wiper Blades
See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 293
Wipers and Washers......................................77
Wireless Accessory Charging
...................152
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