
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 1.5L ECOBOOST™
Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 251).
A
Windshield washer fluid.
See Washer Fluid Check (page 256).
B
Engine oil filler cap.
See Engine Oil Check (page 249).
C
Engine oil dipstick.
See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 249).
D
Brake fluid reservoir.
See Brake Fluid Check (page 255).
E
Battery.
See Changing the 12V Battery (page 256).
F
Power distribution box.
See Changing a Fuse (page 242).
G
Air filter.
See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 265).
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.0L ECOBOOST™
Engine coolant reservoir: See Engine Coolant Check (page 251).
A
Engine oil dipstick:
See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 249).
B
Brake fluid reservoir:
See Brake Fluid Check (page 255).
C
Battery:
See Changing the 12V Battery (page 256).
D
Power distribution box:
See Fuses (page 233).
E
Air filter assembly:
See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 265).
F
Engine oil filler cap:
See Engine Oil Check (page 249).
G
Windshield washer fluid reservoir:
See Washer Fluid Check (page 256).
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.5L
Windshield washer fluid reservoir: See Washer Fluid Check (page 256).
A
Engine coolant reservoir:
See Engine Coolant Check (page 251).
B
Engine oil filler cap:
See Engine Oil Check (page 249).
C
Engine oil dipstick:
See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 249).
D
Brake fluid reservoir:
See Brake Fluid Check (page 255).
E
Battery:
See Changing the 12V Battery (page 256).
F
Power distribution box:
See Fuses (page 233).
G
Air filter assembly:
See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 265).
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Follow your community's regulations and
standards for recycling and disposing of
automotive fluids.
Severe Climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates:
•
It may be necessary to increase the
coolant concentration above 50%.
• A coolant concentration of 60%
provides improved freeze point
protection. Coolant concentrations
above 60% decrease the overheat
protection characteristics of the
coolant and may cause engine
damage.
If you drive in extremely hot climates:
• You can decrease the coolant
concentration to 40%.
• Coolant concentrations below 40%
decrease the freeze and corrosion
protection characteristics of the
coolant and may cause engine
damage.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme
climates should use prediluted coolant for
optimum cooling system and engine
protection.
Coolant Change
At specific mileage intervals, as listed in
the scheduled maintenance information,
the coolant should be changed. Add
prediluted coolant approved to the correct
specification. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 301).
Fail-Safe Cooling
Fail-safe cooling allows you to temporarily
drive your vehicle before any incremental
component damage occurs. The fail-safe
distance depends on ambient
temperature, vehicle load and terrain. How Fail-Safe Cooling Works If the engine begins to overheat,
the coolant temperature gauge
moves toward the red zone:
A warning lamp illuminates and
a message may appear in the
information display.
If the engine reaches a preset
over-temperature condition, the engine
automatically switches to alternating
cylinder operation. Each disabled cylinder
acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs, your vehicle still
operates, however:
• Engine power is limited.
• The air conditioning system turns off.
Continued operation increases the engine
temperature, causing the engine to
completely shut down. Your steering and
braking effort increases in this situation.
When the engine temperature cools, you
can re-start the engine. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible to minimize
engine damage.
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated WARNING:
Fail-safe mode is for
use during emergencies only. Operate
your vehicle in fail-safe mode only as
long as necessary to bring your vehicle
to rest in a safe location and seek
immediate repairs. When in fail-safe
mode, your vehicle will have limited
power, will not be able to maintain
high-speed operation, and may
completely shut down without warning,
potentially losing engine power, power
steering assist, and power brake assist,
which may increase the possibility of a
crash resulting in serious injury.
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1. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so. Fully apply the parking brake,
shift into park (P) or neutral (N).
2. Leave the engine running until the coolant temperature gauge needle
returns to the normal position. If the
temperature does not drop after
several minutes, follow the remaining
steps.
3. Switch the engine off and wait for it to
cool. Check the coolant level.
4. If the coolant level is at or below the minimum mark, add prediluted coolant
immediately.
5. If the coolant level is normal, restart the engine and continue.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK
The automatic transmission does not have
a transmission fluid dipstick.
Have an authorized dealer check and
change the transmission fluid at the
correct service interval. See Scheduled
Maintenance (page 448). Your
transmission does not consume fluid.
However, if the transmission slips, shifts
slowly or if you notice a sign of leaking
fluid, contact an authorized dealer.
Do not use supplemental transmission
fluid additives, treatments or cleaning
agents. The use of these materials may
affect transmission operation and result
in damage to internal transmission
components. BRAKE FLUID CHECK WARNING:
Do not use any fluid
other than the recommended brake fluid
as this will reduce brake efficiency. Use
of incorrect fluid could result in the loss
of vehicle control, serious personal injury
or death. WARNING:
Only use brake fluid
from a sealed container. Contamination
with dirt, water, petroleum products or
other materials may result in brake
system damage or failure. Failure to
adhere to this warning could result in the
loss of vehicle control, serious personal
injury or death. WARNING:
Do not allow the fluid
to touch your skin or eyes. If this
happens, rinse the affected areas
immediately with plenty of water and
contact your physician. WARNING:
A fluid level between
the MAX and MIN lines is within the
normal operating range and there is no
need to add fluid. A fluid level not in the
normal operating range could
compromise the performance of the
system. Have your vehicle checked
immediately.
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•
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.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.
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CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS - 1.5L ECOBOOST™
Capacities
WARNING: The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant under
high pressure. Only qualified personnel should service the air conditioning refrigerant
system. Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury. Capacity
Item
5.0 qt (4.75 L)
Engine oil (with oil filter).
12.5 qt (11.8 L)
Engine coolant.
Between MIN/MAX on brake fluid reservoir
Brake fluid.
2.4 pt (1.15 L)
Rear differential fluid (All Wheel Drive).
17.9 fl oz (0.53 L)
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) fluid.
9.0 qt (8.5 L)1
Automatic transmission fluid.
Fill as required
Windshield washer fluid.
15.7 gal (59.4 L)
Fuel tank.
22 oz (0.62 kg)
A/C refrigerant (U.S. and Canada).
24 oz (0.68 kg)
A/C refrigerant (Mexico).
2.7 fl oz (80 ml)
A/C refrigerant compressor oil.
1 Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
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Specifications
Materials
Specification
Name
WSS-M2C945-B1
Motor oil (U.S.):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor
Oil
XO-5W20-Q1SP
WSS-M2C945-B1
Motor oil (Canada):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Blend Motor
Oil
CXO-5W20-LSP12
WSS-M2C945-B1
Motor oil (Mexico):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor
Oil
MXO-5W20-Q1SP
WSS-M97B44-D2
Engine coolant (U.S. and Mexico):
Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
VC-3DIL-B
WSS-M97B44-D2
Engine coolant (Canada):
Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
CVC-3DIL-B
WSS-M6C65-A2
Brake fluid:
Motorcraft® DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance
Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid
PM-20
WSP-M2C197-A
Rear differential fluid (U.S.):
Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant
XY-80W90-QL
WSP-M2C197-A
Rear differential fluid (Canada):
Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant
CXY-80W90-1L
WSL-M2C192-A
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) fluid (U.S. and Mexico):
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant
XY-75W140-QL
WSL-M2C192-A
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) fluid (Canada):
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant
CXY-75W140-1L
WSS-M2C938-A
Automatic transmission fluid (U.S.):
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