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TRAILER SWAY CONTROL WARNING: Turning off trailer sway
control increases the risk of loss of
vehicle control, serious injury or death.
Ford does not recommend disabling this
feature except in situations where speed
reduction may be detrimental (such as
hill climbing), the driver has significant
trailer towing experience, and can control
trailer sway and maintain safe operation.
Note: This feature does not prevent trailer
sway, but reduces it once it begins.
Note: This feature cannot stop all trailers
from swaying.
Note: In some cases, if vehicle speed is too
high, the system may activate multiple
times, gradually reducing vehicle speed.
This feature applies your vehicle brakes at
individual wheels and, if necessary, reduces
engine power. If the trailer begins to sway,
the stability control light flashes and the
message TRAILER SWAY REDUCE
SPEED appears in the information display.
The first thing to do is slow your vehicle
down, then pull safely to the side of the
road and check for proper tongue load and
trailer load distribution. See
Load
Carrying (page 241). RECOMMENDED TOWING
WEIGHTS
Note:
Do not exceed the trailer
weight for your vehicle
configuration listed in the chart
below.
Note: Make sure to take into
consideration trailer frontal area.
Do not exceed 20 ft² (1.86 m²) for
vehicles without towing package,
or 30 ft² (2.79 m²) for vehicles with
towing package.
Note: For high altitude operation,
reduce the gross combined weight
by 2% per
1,000 ft (300 m)
starting at the 1,000 ft (300 m)
elevation point.
Note: Certain states require
separate trailer brakes for trailers
over a specified weight. Check
state regulations for this specified
weight. The maximum trailer
weights listed may be limited to
this specified weight, as your
vehicle ’s electrical system may not
include the wiring connector
needed to activate electric trailer
brakes.
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ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS
Follow these guidelines for safe towing:
•
Do not tow a trailer until you drive your
vehicle at least 1,000 mi (1,600 km).
• Consult your local motor vehicle laws
for towing a trailer.
• See the instructions included with
towing accessories for the proper
installation and adjustment
specifications.
• Service your vehicle more frequently if
you tow a trailer. See your scheduled
maintenance information.
• If you use a rental trailer, follow the
instructions the rental agency gives
you.
You can find information on load
specification terms found on the tire label
and Safety Compliance label as well as
instructions on calculating your vehicle's
load in the Load Carrying chapter. See
Load Limit
(page 242).
Remember to account for the trailer
tongue weight as part of your vehicle load
when calculating the total vehicle weight.
Hitches
Do not use a hitch that either clamps onto
the bumper or attaches to the axle.
Distribute the trailer load so 10-15% of the
total trailer weight is on the tongue.
Safety Chains
Note: Never attach safety chains to the
bumper.
Always connect the safety chains to the
hook retainers of your vehicle hitch.
To connect the safety chains, cross them
under the trailer tongue and allow enough
slack for turning tight corners. Do not allow
the chains to drag on the ground. Trailer Brakes WARNING:
Do not connect a
trailer's hydraulic brake system directly
to your vehicle's brake system. Your
vehicle may not have enough braking
power and your chances of having a
collision greatly increase.
Electric brakes and manual, automatic or
surge-type trailer brakes are safe if you
install them properly and adjust them to
the manufacturer's specifications. The
trailer brakes must meet local and federal
regulations.
The rating for the tow vehicle's braking
system operation is at the gross vehicle
weight rating, not the gross combined
weight rating.
Separate functioning brake systems
are required for safe control of towed
vehicles and trailers weighing more
than 1500 lb (680 kg) when load.
Trailer Lamps WARNING:
Never connect any
trailer lamp wiring to the vehicle's tail
lamp wiring; this may damage the
electrical system resulting in fire. Contact
your authorized dealer as soon as
possible for assistance in proper trailer
tow wiring installation. Additional
electrical equipment may be required.
Trailer lamps are required on most towed
vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake
lights, turn signals and hazard lights are
working.
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Before Towing a Trailer
Practice turning, stopping and backing up
to get the feel of your vehicle-trailer
combination before starting on a trip.
When turning, make wider turns so the
trailer wheels clear curbs and other
obstacles.
When Towing a Trailer
•
Do not drive faster than 70 mph
(113 km/h) during the first 500 mi
(800 km).
• Do not make full-throttle starts.
• Check your hitch, electrical connections
and trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly
after you have traveled 50 mi (80 km).
• When stopped in congested or heavy
traffic during hot weather, place the
transmission in park (P) to aid engine
and transmission cooling and to help
A/C performance.
• Turn off the speed control with heavy
loads or in hilly terrain. The speed
control may turn off automatically
when you are towing on long, steep
grades.
• Shift to a lower gear when driving down
a long or steep hill. Do not apply the
brakes continuously, as they may
overheat and become less effective.
• If your transmission is equipped with a
Grade Assist or Tow/Haul feature, use
this feature when towing. This provides
engine braking and helps eliminate
excessive transmission shifting for
optimum fuel economy and
transmission cooling.
• Allow more distance for stopping with
a trailer attached. Anticipate stops and
brake gradually.
• Avoid parking on a grade. However, if
you must park on a grade:
1. Turn the steering wheel to point your vehicle tires away from traffic flow. 2. Set your vehicle parking brake.
3. Place the transmission in park (P).
4. Place wheel chocks in front and back
of the trailer wheels. Chocks are not
included with your vehicle.
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or
Personal Watercraft (PWC)
Note: Disconnect the wiring to the trailer
before
backing the trailer into the water.
Note: Reconnect the wiring to the trailer
after
removing the trailer from the water.
When backing down a ramp during boat
launching or retrieval:
• Do not allow the static water level to
rise above the bottom edge of the rear
bumper.
• Do not allow waves to break higher
than
6 in (15 cm) above the bottom
edge of the rear bumper.
Exceeding these limits may allow water to
enter vehicle components:
• Causing internal damage to the
components.
• Affecting driveability, emissions, and
reliability.
Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime
you submerge the rear axle in water. Water
may contaminate the rear axle lubricant,
which is not a normal maintenance
inspection item unless there is a possibility
of a leak or other axle repair is required.
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Before driving through standing water,
check the depth. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the front
rocker area of your vehicle.
When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so:
•
Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
• Check that the horn works.
• Check that the exterior lights work.
• Turn the steering wheel to check that
the steering power assist works.
FLOOR MATS WARNING: Use a floor mat
designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle that does not obstruct the pedal
area. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death. WARNING:
Pedals that cannot
move freely can cause loss of vehicle
control and increase the risk of serious
personal injury. WARNING:
Secure the floor mat
to both retention devices so that it
cannot slip out of position and interfere
with the pedals. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
death. WARNING:
Do not place
additional floor mats or any other
covering on top of the original floor mats.
This could result in the floor mat
interfering with the operation of the
pedals. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death. WARNING: Always make sure that
objects cannot fall into the driver foot
well while your vehicle is moving. Objects
that are loose can become trapped
under the pedals causing a loss of
vehicle control. To install the floor mats, position the floor
mat eyelet over the retention post and
press down to lock in position.
To remove the floor mat, reverse the
installation procedure.
Note:
Regularly check the floor mats to
make sure they are secure.
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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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1
180 Degree Camera....................................205
Camera Views.................................................... 206
Using the 180 degree camera system.............................................................. 206
A
A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 124
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 184
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 184
Accessories...................................................468 Exterior Style....................................................... 468
Interior Style........................................................ 468
Lifestyle................................................................ 468
Peace of Mind..................................................... 468
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 13
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control - Vehicles
With: Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop
and Go.............................................................. 208
See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop
and Go/Lane Centering............................... 215
Active Park Assist.........................................196 Using Active Park Assist................................... 197
Adaptive Headlamps
....................................83
System Check....................................................... 84
Adjusting the Headlamps........................294 Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 294
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column............................................................73
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column............................................................73
End of Travel Position......................................... 74
Memory Feature.................................................... 74
AFS See: Adaptive Headlamps................................ 83Airbag Disposal..............................................48
Air Conditioning
See: Climate Control......................................... 124
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter............298
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm.......................................... 71
All-Wheel Drive
..............................................179
Ambient Lighting...........................................85 Adjusting the Brightness................................... 85
Changing the Color.............................................. 85
Switching Ambient Lighting Off..................... 85
Switching Ambient Lighting On..................... 85
Anti-Theft Alarm.............................................71 Arming the Alarm.................................................. 71
Disarming the Alarm............................................ 71
Appendices...................................................490
Apps..................................................................437 ........................................................................\
........... 437
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 439
At a Glance
.........................................................17
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............97 Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 97
Keyless Warning Alert......................................... 97
Parking Brake On Warning Chime..................97
Audio Control
...................................................74
Type One.................................................................. 74
Type Two.................................................................. 75
Audio Input Jack...........................................372
Audio System
.................................................361
General Information.......................................... 361
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Touchscreen Display
.................366
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 366
Changing Radio Stations............................... 366
Ejecting the CD................................................... 367
Inserting a CD...................................................... 367
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........367
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse .............................................................. 367
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC
.............................................................362
Accessing the Apps Menu.............................. 362
Accessing the Clock Settings........................ 363
Accessing the Media Source Menu.............363
Accessing the Phone Features..................... 363
Accessing the Settings Menu........................ 363
Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 363
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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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Supported Media Players, Formats and
Metadata Information................................ 420
USB Ports............................................................. 420
Environment.....................................................16
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake............................. 185
Essential Towing Checks..........................250
Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 251
Hitches.................................................................. 250
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 251
Safety Chains...................................................... 250
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 250
Trailer Lamps...................................................... 250
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 251
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options.................................15
Exterior Mirrors
................................................87
Auto-dimming Feature...................................... 88
Blind Spot Information System...................... 88
Direction Indicator Mirrors ............................... 88
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 87
Heated Exterior Mirrors ......................................87
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror............................ 88
Memory Mirrors ................................................... 88
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 87
Puddle Lamps....................................................... 88
F
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................33 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 34
Using a Sliding Clip.............................................. 33
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................34
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 338
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit................308
Floor Mats
.......................................................255
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 83
Ford Credit
.........................................................13
US Only..................................................................... 13
Ford Protect...................................................470 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)............................................ 471Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.
Only).................................................................. 470
Front Fog Lamps............................................83
Front Parking Aid..........................................193 Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 194
Front Passenger Sensing System............42
Fuel and Refueling
.......................................162
Fuel Consumption........................................167 Advertised Capacity........................................... 167
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 167
Fuel Economy...................................................... 168
Fuel Filler Funnel Location
........................163
Fuel Filter.........................................................291
Fuel Quality.....................................................162
Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 162
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................257
Fuses................................................................268
Fuse Specification Chart..........................268 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel........274
Power Distribution Box................................... 268
G
Garage Door Opener...................................146
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener...........146
Gauges................................................................91 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............92
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 92
Information Display.............................................. 91
Left Information Display.................................... 93
Type 1........................................................................\
. 91
Type 2....................................................................... 93
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................... 173
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................49
Intelligent Access................................................. 49
General Maintenance Information........472 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 474
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 473
Protecting Your Investment........................... 472
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 472
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?...................................................... 472
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................264
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