Engine Oil Dipstick - Diesel......................356
Engine Oil Dipstick - Gasoline................356
Engine Specifications - 2.7L
EcoBoost™..................................................419
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 419
Engine Specifications - 3.0L Diesel.......419 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 420
Engine Specifications - 3.3L....................420 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 420
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................421
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 421
Engine Specifications - 5.0L.....................421
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 422
Entertainment..............................................
500
AM/FM Radio....................................................... 501
Apps....................................................................... 509
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 508
CD (If equipped)................................................ 507
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 504
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated).........................................................501
Sources.................................................................. 501
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 509
USB Ports............................................................. 509
Environment......................................................17
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake............................. 229
Essential Towing Checks..........................309 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 315
Hitches................................................................... 310
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller................311
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 315
Safety Chains........................................................ 311
Trailer Brakes......................................................... 311
Trailer Lamps........................................................ 314
Trailer Towing Connector............................... 309
Using a Step Bumper........................................ 314
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 315
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options
.................................16
Exterior Mirrors...............................................101
360-Degree Camera......................................... 103
Auto-dimming Feature..................................... 103Blind Spot Information System....................
104
Clearance Lamps .............................................. 103
Direction Indicator Mirrors .............................. 103
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.............................. 101
Heated Exterior Mirrors ................................... 103
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror........................... 103
Memory Mirrors .................................................. 103
Power Exterior Mirrors....................................... 101
Power-Folding Mirrors...................................... 102
PowerScope ™ Power Telescoping
Mirrors................................................................ 102
Puddle Lamps..................................................... 103
Spot Lamps.......................................................... 103
Telescoping Mirrors............................................ 102
F
Fastening the Seatbelts
..............................39
Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................ 40
Rear Inflatable Seatbelt..................................... 42
Seatbelt Locking Modes..................................... 41
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy...............40
Using the Seatbelt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center Seat)........................................ 39
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 409
Floor Mats.......................................................322
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 96
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................ 90
Ford Credit
.........................................................13
US Only..................................................................... 13
Ford Protect
..................................................560
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)........................................... 561
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................. 560
Four-Wheel Drive.........................................218
Front Fog Lamps............................................96
Front Passenger Sensing System
.............51
Front Seat Armrest......................................164
Fuel and Refueling.......................................188
Fuel Consumption
........................................197
Advertised Capacity........................................... 197
Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 197
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 197
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Fuel Filler Funnel Location - Regular
Cab..................................................................193
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - SuperCab/ SuperCrew...................................................193
Fuel Filter - Diesel........................................365
Fuel Filter - Gasoline..................................366
Fuel Quality - Diesel
....................................188
Biodiesel................................................................ 189
Diesel Fuel Additives ........................................ 190
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not Required .........189
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Required (United
States/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin
Islands And Other Locales) ...................... 188
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................191 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles.............................................................. 191
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................ 192
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................192 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 192
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................327
Fuses................................................................339
Fuse Specification Chart..........................339 Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel................................................................. 345
Power Distribution Box.................................... 339
G
Garage Door Opener
...................................166
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener...........166
Gauges..............................................................107 Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Gauge................110
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..........109
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................. 109
Fuel Gauge............................................................ 109
Information Display............................................ 110
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge................................................................ 109
Turbo Boost Gauge........................................... 109
Type 1 and 2........................................................... 107
Type 3..................................................................... 108Gearbox
See: Transmission............................................... 212
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................58
Intelligent Access................................................. 58
General Maintenance Information.......562 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 565
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 563
Protecting Your Investment........................... 562
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 562
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 562
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................335
Getting the Services You Need...............332 Away From Home.............................................. 332
H
Hazard Flashers............................................327
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.................... 369
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 155
Head Restraints.............................................155 Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 156
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................153
Heated Rear Window..................................153
Heated Seats.................................................163 Rear Heated Seats............................................. 163
Heated Steering Wheel...............................89
Heated Windshield.......................................153 Windshield Wiper De-Icer................................ 153
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 147
Hill Descent Control
...................................236
Principle of Operation...................................... 236
Hill Start Assist.............................................230 Switching the System On and Off................231
Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 231
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................150
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................. 152
General Hints....................................................... 150
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 152
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 151
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........152
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Recommended Settings for Heating...........151
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................229
Home Screen................................................492
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........350
I
Ignition Switch................................................174
In California (U.S. Only).............................333
Information Display Control......................89
Information Displays
....................................116
General Information........................................... 116
Information Messages
................................128
4WD........................................................................\
. 145
Active Park............................................................ 129
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 129
AdvanceTrac and Traction Control..............130
Airbag...................................................................... 130
Alarm and Security.............................................. 131
Battery and Charging System......................... 131
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................... 132
Diesel Messages.................................................. 132
Doors and Locks.................................................. 135
Driver Alert............................................................. 135
Drivetrain................................................................ 136
Engine..................................................................... 136
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 136
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 137
Lane Keeping System....................................... 138
Maintenance........................................................ 138
MyKey...................................................................... 139
Off Road................................................................. 139
Park Aid.................................................................. 140
Park Brake............................................................. 140
Power Steering..................................................... 141
Pre-Collision Assist............................................. 141
Pro Trailer Backup Assist................................. 142
Remote Start........................................................ 143
Seats........................................................................\
143
Side-Wind.............................................................. 143
Starting System ................................................. 144
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................144
Trailer...................................................................... 144
Installing Child Restraints...........................22 Child Seats.............................................................. 22Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower
Anchors for Attaching Child Safety
Seats.................................................................... 30
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Regular Cab).................................................... 31
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Crew Cab and Super Cab)....................................... 32
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outermost Seating Positions (Center
Seating Use) .................................................... 30
Using Inflatable Seatbelts (Rear Seat Outermost Positions).................................... 26
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Except Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)...................................................................... 22
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)...................................................................... 24
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)........................................... 29
Using Tether Straps............................................ 30
Instrument Cluster
.......................................107
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................94
Instrument Panel
............................................18
Interior Lamps.................................................97
Front Interior Lamp.............................................. 97
Rear Interior Lamps............................................ 98
Interior Mirror
.................................................104
Automatic Dimming Mirror............................. 105
Manual Dimming Mirror................................... 104
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................328 Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 328
Jump Starting...................................................... 329
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 328
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 329
K
Keyless Entry....................................................73 SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD............................................................... 73
Keyless Starting
.............................................175
Ignition Modes...................................................... 175
Keys and Remote Controls.........................58
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L
Lane Keeping System................................258
Switching the System On and Off..............259
System Display.................................................. 260
System Settings................................................. 259
Troubleshooting.................................................. 261
Lighting Control
..............................................93
Flashing the Headlamp High Beam..............94
Headlamp High Beam........................................ 93
Lighting
..............................................................93
General Information............................................ 93
Load Carrying................................................276
Load Limit........................................................277 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 281
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 277
Load Retaining Fixtures.............................276 BoxLink ™ Cleats................................................ 276
Locking and Unlocking.................................70 Activating Intelligent Access............................ 70
Autolock................................................................... 72
Battery Saver.......................................................... 73
Illuminated Entry................................................... 72
Power Door Locks................................................ 70
Remote Control.................................................... 70
Smart Unlock.......................................................... 71
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys........................................................................\
71
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 409
M
Maintenance.................................................350 General Information......................................... 350
Manual Climate Control.............................147 Directing Air to the Footwell Air
Vents................................................................... 147
Directing Air to the Instrument Panel Air Vents................................................................... 147
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 147
Setting the Temperature.................................. 147
Switching Defrost On and Off........................ 147
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 148Switching Maximum Defrost On and
Off....................................................................... 148
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 148
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
147
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 148
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 148
Manual Seats..................................................157
Manual Lumbar .................................................. 158
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 157
Recline Adjustment........................................... 158
Manual Tailgate...............................................75
Media Hub......................................................462
Memory Function..........................................161 Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................ 162
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key..............161
Saving a PreSet Position.................................. 161
Message Center See: Information Displays................................ 116
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors.............................. 100
Mobile Communications Equipment.......15
Moonroof........................................................106 Bounce-Back....................................................... 106
Opening and Closing the Moonroof............106
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................422
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L Diesel................423
Motorcraft Parts - 3.3L..............................423
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................424
Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L
..............................425
MyKey – Troubleshooting...........................68
MyKey ™.............................................................65
Principle of Operation........................................ 65
N
Navigation.......................................................518 cityseeker.............................................................. 525
Destination Mode.............................................. 520
Map Mode............................................................. 518
Navigation Map Updates................................ 526
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Snow Chains
See: Using Snow Chains................................. 402
Snowplowing.................................................323 Engine Temperature while Plowing............325
Installing the Snowplow................................. 323
Operating the Vehicle with the Snowplow Attached...........................................................324
Outside Air Temperature While Plowing............................................................. 325
Snowplowing with your Airbag Equipped Vehicle............................................................... 324
Snowplow Mode................................................ 323
Transmission Operation while Plowing............................................................. 325
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 409
Special Notices................................................14
New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 14
Special Instructions.............................................. 14
Using a Slide-In Camper.................................... 15
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................568
Diesel Engine....................................................... 570
Exceptions............................................................ 574
Speed Control See: Cruise Control........................................... 249
Spot Lamps......................................................97
Stability Control
...........................................233
Principle of Operation...................................... 233
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................ 174
Starting a Diesel Engine.............................179 ........................................................................\
........... 179
Automatic Engine Shutdown........................ 180
Cold Weather Operation................................... 181
Cold Weather Starting..................................... 180
Diesel Engine Fast Start Glow Plug System.............................................................. 180
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 179
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................176 Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 178
Failure to Start...................................................... 177
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................179
Important Ventilating Information...............179
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................ 178
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 178Vehicles with an Ignition Key..........................
176
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 176
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........174 General Information........................................... 174
Steering...........................................................269 Adaptive Learning............................................. 269
Electric Power Steering................................... 269
Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles With: Push Button Start......................................175
Unlocking the Steering Wheel....................... 176
Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles Without: Push Button Start......................................175
Steering Wheel
...............................................86
Storage Compartments..............................172
Sunroof See: Moonroof..................................................... 106
Sun Visors
.......................................................105
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................. 105
Supplementary Restraints System.........49 Principle of Operation........................................ 49
Switching Off the Engine...........................183
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3.......................................................480
General Information........................................ 480
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................543
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................467
911 Assist............................................................... 467
SYNC Mobile Apps........................................... 469
SYNC™...........................................................463 General Information......................................... 463
SYNC™ Troubleshooting...........................471
T
Tailgate Lock
....................................................75
Tailgate Step.....................................................77 Closing the Step.................................................... 78
Opening the Step.................................................. 77
Tailgate...............................................................75
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............419
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
.......................334
Tire Care..........................................................387
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 388
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 387
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Check 4X4...............................................................
111
Cruise Control Indicator...................................... 111
Diesel Exhaust Fluid............................................. 111
Direction Indicator................................................ 111
Door Ajar Warning Lamp.................................... 111
Electric Park Brake............................................... 112
Electronic Locking Differential......................... 111
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp.................................................................... 112
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp..................... 112
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators............................ 112
Front Airbag........................................................... 112
Front Fog Lamp Indicator................................. 112
Headlamp High Beam Indicator..................... 112
Hill Descent............................................................ 112
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp........................ 112
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp.................. 112
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp.................................................................... 113
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp............................. 113
Parking Lamps...................................................... 113
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control...........113
Service Engine Soon........................................... 113
Sport Mode............................................................ 113
Stability Control and Traction Control Indicator.............................................................. 113
Stability Control and Traction Control Off Warning Lamp.................................................. 113
Tow Haul Indicator.............................................. 114
Wait To Start......................................................... 114
Water In Fuel......................................................... 114
Washer Fluid Check....................................365
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 377
See: Wipers and Washers.................................. 91
Waxing.............................................................379
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 409
Wheels and Tires.........................................386 General Information......................................... 386
Technical Specifications.................................. 417
Wi-Fi Hotspot................................................452
Windows and Mirrors.................................100
Windshield Washers
.....................................92
Windshield Wipers..........................................91
Speed Dependent Wipers................................. 91Wiper Blades
See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................368
Wipers and Washers......................................91
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