STEERING
To help prevent damage to the power
steering system:
•
Do not hold the steering wheel at its
furthest turning points for more than
three to five seconds when the engine
is running.
• Avoid continuously steering back and
forth with elevated engine RPM as this
may overheat the system. If trying to
free a stuck vehicle, pause between
attempts to allow the power steering
system to cool or seek assistance.
Typical steering and driving maneuvers
allow the system to cool.
• Do not operate the vehicle if the power
steering pump fluid level is below the
MIN mark on the reservoir.
• Some noise is normal during operation.
If excessive, check for low power
steering pump fluid level before
seeking service by your dealer.
• Heavy or uneven efforts may be caused
by low power steering fluid. Check for
low power steering pump fluid level
before seeking service by your dealer.
• Do not fill the power steering pump
reservoir above the MAX mark on the
reservoir, as this may result in leaks
from the reservoir.
If the power steering system breaks down
or if you switch off the engine, you can
steer the vehicle manually, but it takes
more effort.
Operating the steering system excessively
at an elevated engine RPM (>1200 rpm)
for more than 2 minutes can result in
steering system damage from overheating.
Move the steering wheel to the full left
position then full right position at idle
speed, or stop using the system for 2
minutes to allow the system to cool down. If the power steering system exhibits heavy
or uneven efforts, check for the following
before seeking service from your dealer:
•
An improperly inflated tire.
• Overloading of front suspension.
• Uneven vehicle loading.
• Binding suspension components.
If the power steering system wanders or
pulls, check for:
• An improperly inflated tire.
• Uneven vehicle loading.
• Uneven tire wear.
• Loose or worn suspension
components.
• Loose or worn steering components.
• Improper vehicle alignment.
• High crosswinds.
If you service or replace any steering
components, install new fasteners. Many
fasteners have thread adhesive coatings,
or have prevailing torque features, which
you cannot re-use. Do not re-use a bolt or
nut. Torque fasteners to specifications.
A high crown in the road or high crosswinds
may also make the steering seem to
wander or pull.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
WARNING: When you install a wheel, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign
materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel
hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make sure to secure any fasteners
that attach the rotor to the hub so they do not interfere with the mounting surfaces of
the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at the wheel
mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while
your vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of vehicle control, personal injury or death. lb.ft (Nm)
1
Bolt size
450–500 lb.ft (610–678 Nm)
M22 x 1.5
1 Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford
recommended replacement fasteners.
On vehicles equipped with single rear wheels, retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque
at 100 miles (160 kilometers) after any wheel disturbance (such as tire rotation, changing
a flat tire, wheel removal).
On vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels, retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque
at 100 miles (160 kilometers) and again at 500 miles (800 kilometers) of new vehicle
operation and after any wheel disturbance (such as tire rotation, changing a flat tire,
wheel removal).
It is important to follow the proper wheel mounting and lug nut torque procedures. On all two-piece flat wheel nuts,
apply one drop of motor oil
between the flat washer and the
nut. Do not apply motor oil to the
wheel nut threads or the wheel
stud threads.
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Selective Catalytic Reductant System -
Diesel.............................................................105
Contaminated Diesel Exhaust Fluid or Inoperative Selective Catalytic Reduction
System.............................................................. 109
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Guidelines and Information...................................................... 108
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Level.............................. 105
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Warning Messages and Vehicle Operations............................... 107
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank..........105
Sitting in the Correct Position....................75
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 251
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 251
Special Notices................................................14
Fleet Telematics Modem.................................... 14
FordPass Connect................................................. 14
New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 14
Special Instructions.............................................. 14
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance................................................331
Diesel Engine....................................................... 334
Exceptions............................................................ 339
Gasoline Engines................................................. 331
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 138
Spring U-Bolt Check...................................228 U-bolt Nut Torque............................................. 228
Stability Control
............................................135
Principle of Operation....................................... 135
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................ 86
Starting a Diesel Engine..............................88 ........................................................................\
............ 88
Cold Weather Starting....................................... 89
Diesel Engine Fast Start Glow Plug System................................................................ 88
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................87 Failure to Start....................................................... 87
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................. 87
Important Ventilating Information................88
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................. 87
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary........................................................... 87Starting and Stopping the Engine...........86
General Information........................................... 86
Steering............................................................140
Steering System Inspection.....................226 Hydraulic System............................................... 226
Steering Column Joint Bolts.......................... 226
Steering Wheel
...............................................46
Storage Compartments..............................85
Sun Visors.........................................................55 Slide-on-rod........................................................... 55
Suspension System Inspection
..............227
Switching Off the Engine............................89
Symbols Glossary...........................................10
SYNC™............................................................287
General Information.......................................... 287
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
...........................312
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............255
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................162
Tire Care
..........................................................236
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 236
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 236
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 236
Towing a Trailer
.............................................144
Load Placement................................................. 144
Towing..............................................................144
Traction Control
............................................133
Principle of Operation....................................... 133
Trailer Brakes
..................................................129
Trailer Air Supply and Parking Brake
Modular Controls........................................... 129
Trailer Brake Hand Control.............................. 129
Transmission Code Designation............260
Transmission...................................................115
Transporting the Vehicle
...........................158
U
Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel
.............................................................190
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L....................191
USB Port
.........................................................285
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