Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
...................72
Audio Control ..................................................
72
Voice Control ...................................................
73
Cruise Control .................................................
73
Information Display Control ......................
74
Heated Steering Wheel ...............................
74
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers ........................................
75
Autowipers .......................................................
75
Windshield Washers ....................................
76
Rear Window Wiper and Washers ...........
77
Lighting
General Information .....................................
78
Lighting Control .............................................
78
Autolamps .......................................................
79
Instrument Lighting Dimmer .....................
79
Headlamp Exit Delay ..................................
80
Daytime Running Lamps ...........................
80
Automatic High Beam Control ................
80
Front Fog Lamps ............................................
81
Cornering Lamps ...........................................
82
Direction Indicators ......................................
83
Interior Lamps ................................................
83
Ambient Lighting ...........................................
83
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows ............................................
85
Exterior Mirrors ...............................................
86
Interior Mirror ..................................................
88
Sun Visors ........................................................
88
Moonroof .........................................................
88
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ..............................................................
90
Warning Lamps and Indicators .................
91
Audible Warnings and Indicators ............
94Information Displays
General Information
.....................................
95
Trip Computer ................................................
98
Information Messages ................................
98
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control ............................
110
Automatic Climate Control ........................
111
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate ........................................................................\
..
113
Heated Windshield ......................................
116
Heated Rear Window ..................................
116
Heated Exterior Mirrors ...............................
116
Cabin Air Filter ...............................................
116
Remote Start ..................................................
116
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position ..................
118
Head Restraints ............................................
118
Manual Seats ................................................
120
Power Seats ....................................................
121
Memory Function .........................................
122
Rear Seats ......................................................
124
Heated Seats .................................................
124
Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener ..............
126
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ................................
131
Storage Compartments
Center Console .............................................
133
Overhead Console .......................................
133
Rear Seat Armrest .......................................
133
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ...................................
134
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Driving Hints
Breaking-In
.....................................................218
Economical Driving .....................................
218
Driving Through Water ...............................
219
Floor Mats .......................................................
219
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ..................................
221
Hazard Flashers ...........................................
222
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................
222
Jump Starting the Vehicle ........................
223
Post-Crash Alert System .........................
224
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
225
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ..............
226
In California (U.S. Only) ............................
227
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) .....................
228
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ......................
229
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
229
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
.
231
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
.
231
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
.
231
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart ..........................
233
Changing a Fuse ..........................................
242
Maintenance
General Information ..................................
244
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
244
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
246
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
247 Under Hood Overview - 2.5L
..................
248
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
249
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™/ 2.5L ..............................................................
249
Engine Oil Check .........................................
249
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
250
Engine Coolant Check ................................
251
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
255
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
255
Power Steering Fluid Check ....................
256
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
256
Fuel Filter .......................................................
256
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
256
Checking the Wiper Blades ....................
258
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................
259
Adjusting the Headlamps .......................
259
Changing a Bulb ...........................................
261
Changing the Engine Air Filter ...............
265
Vehicle Care
General Information ..................................
267
Cleaning Products ......................................
267
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
267
Waxing ............................................................
269
Cleaning the Engine ..................................
269
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
269
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
270
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ......................
270
Cleaning Leather Seats ..............................
271
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ..............
272
Cleaning the Wheels ..................................
272
Vehicle Storage ............................................
272
Body Styling Kits .........................................
274
Wheels and Tires
General Information ...................................
275
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Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Heated rear window
Windshield defrosting system
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
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HEATED WINDSHIELD (IF
EQUIPPED)
Windshield Wiper De-Icer When you switch the heated rear
window on, the windshield wiper
de-icer turns on.
HEATED REAR WINDOW Press the button to clear the rear
window of thin ice and fog. The
heated rear window turns off
after a short period of time.
Note: Make sure the engine is on before
operating the heated windows.
Note: Do not use harsh chemicals, razor
blades or other sharp objects to clean or
remove decals from the inside of the heated
rear window. The vehicle warranty may not
cover damage to the heated rear window
grid lines.
HEATED EXTERIOR MIRRORS
(IF EQUIPPED)
When you switch the heated rear window
on, the heated exterior mirrors turn on.
Note: Do not remove ice from the mirrors
with a scraper or adjust the mirror glass
when it is frozen in place.
Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or
glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products. The
vehicle warranty may not cover damage
caused to the mirror housing or glass. CABIN AIR FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air
filter, which gives you and your passengers
the following benefits:
•
It improves your driving comfort by
reducing particle concentration.
• It improves the interior compartment
cleanliness.
• It protects the climate control
components from particle deposits.
You can locate the cabin air filter behind
the glove box.
Note: Make sure you have a cabin air filter
installed at all times. This prevents foreign
objects from entering the system. Running
the system without a filter in place could
result in degradation or damage to the
system.
Replace the filter at regular intervals. See
Scheduled Maintenance
(page 448).
For additional cabin air filter information,
or to replace the filter, see an authorized
dealer.
REMOTE START
(IF EQUIPPED)
The climate control system adjusts the
interior temperature during remote start.
You can switch this feature on or off and
adjust the settings using the information
display controls. See
Information
Displays (page 95).
You cannot adjust the climate control
setting during remote start operation.
Switch the ignition on to make
adjustments.
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EMISSION LAW
WARNING: Do not remove or alter
the original equipment floor covering or
insulation between it and the metal floor
of the vehicle. The floor covering and
insulation protect occupants of the
vehicle from the engine and exhaust
system heat and noise. On vehicles with
no original equipment floor covering
insulation, do not carry passengers in a
manner that permits prolonged skin
contact with the metal floor. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in
fire or personal injury.
U.S. federal laws and certain state laws
prohibit removing or rendering inoperative
emission control system components.
Similar federal or provincial laws may
apply in Canada. We do not approve of any
vehicle modification without first
determining applicable laws. Tampering with emissions
control systems including
related sensors or the Diesel
Exhaust Fluid system can result in reduced
engine power and the illumination of the
service engine soon light. Tampering With a Noise Control
System
Federal laws prohibit the following acts:
•
Removal or rendering inoperative by
any person other than for purposes of
maintenance.
• Repair or replacement of any device or
element of the design incorporated into
a new vehicle for the purpose of noise
control prior to its sale or delivery to
the ultimate purchaser or while it is in
use.
• The use of the vehicle after any person
removes or renders inoperative any
device or element of the design.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
may presume to constitute tampering as
follows:
• Removal of hood blanket, fender apron
absorbers, fender apron barriers,
underbody noise shields or acoustically
absorptive material.
• Tampering or rendering inoperative the
engine speed governor, to allow engine
speed to exceed manufacturer
specifications.
If the engine does not start, runs rough,
experiences a decrease in engine
performance, experiences excess fuel
consumption or produces excessive
exhaust smoke, check for the following:
• A plugged or disconnected air inlet
system hose.
• A plugged engine air filter element.
• Water in the fuel filter and water
separator.
• A clogged fuel filter.
• Contaminated fuel.
• Air in the fuel system, due to loose
connections.
• An open or pinched sensor hose.
• Incorrect engine oil level.
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•
Incorrect fuel for climatic conditions.
• Incorrect engine oil viscosity for
climactic conditions.
Note: Some vehicles have a lifetime fuel
filter that is integrated with the fuel tank.
Regular maintenance or replacement is not
needed.
Note: If these checks do not help you
correct the concern, have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Noise Emissions Warranty,
Prohibited Tampering Acts and
Maintenance
On January 1, 1978, Federal regulation
became effective governing the noise
emission on trucks over 10,000 lb
(4,536 kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR). The preceding statements
concerning prohibited tampering acts and
maintenance, and the noise warranty
found in the Warranty Guide, are
applicable to complete chassis cabs over
10,000 lb (4,536 kg)
GVWR.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER WARNING:
Do not park, idle or
drive your vehicle on dry grass or other
dry ground cover. The emission system
heats up the engine compartment and
exhaust system, creating the risk of fire. WARNING:
The normal operating
temperature of the exhaust system is
very high. Never work around or attempt
to repair any part of the exhaust system
until it has cooled. Use special care when
working around the catalytic converter.
The catalytic converter heats up to a very
high temperature after only a short
period of engine operation and stays hot
after the engine is switched off. WARNING:
Exhaust leaks may
result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger
compartment. If you smell exhaust
fumes inside your vehicle, have your
vehicle inspected immediately. Do not
drive if you smell exhaust fumes.
Your vehicle has various emission control
components and a catalytic converter that
enables it to comply with applicable
exhaust emission standards.
To make sure that the catalytic converter
and other emission control components
continue to work properly:
• Do not crank the engine for more than
10 seconds at a time.
• Do not run the engine with a spark plug
lead disconnected.
• Do not push-start or tow-start your
vehicle. Use booster cables. See Jump
Starting the Vehicle
(page 223).
• Use only the specified fuel listed.
• Do not switch the ignition off when your
vehicle is moving.
• Avoid running out of fuel.
• Have the items listed in scheduled
maintenance information performed
according to the specified schedule.
Note: Resulting component damage may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
The scheduled maintenance items listed
in scheduled maintenance information are
essential to the life and performance of
your vehicle and to its emissions system.
If you use anything other than Ford,
Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts for
maintenance replacements or for service
of components affecting emission control,
such non-Ford parts should be equivalent
to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in
performance and durability.
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•
Transmissions give their best fuel
economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure
on the gas pedal.
• Four-wheel-drive operation (if
equipped) is less fuel efficient than
two-wheel-drive operation.
• Close the windows for high-speed
driving.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING: Do not drive through
flowing or deep water as you may lose
control of your vehicle.
Note: Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
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.
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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).
H
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