WARNING: The jack should be
used on level firm ground wherever
possible. WARNING:
Check that the vehicle
jack is not damaged or deformed and
the thread is lubricated and clean. WARNING:
Never place anything
between the vehicle jack and the ground. WARNING:
Never place anything
between the vehicle jack and your
vehicle. WARNING:
It is recommended
that the wheels of the vehicle be
chocked, and that no person should
remain in a vehicle that is being jacked.
Note: Only use the spare tire carrier to stow
the tire and wheel combination provided
with your vehicle. Other tire and wheel
combinations will cause the tire carrier to
fail.
Note: Do not use impact tools or power
tools on the spare tire carrier, as this could
cause a winch malfunction and prevent a
secure fit. The spare tire carrier tightening
torque should be
29.50 lb.ft (40 Nm) +/-
4.43 lb.ft (6 Nm).
Note: When jacking the vehicle passengers
should not be in the vehicle.
Park on a level surface, activate the hazard
flashers and set the parking brake. Then,
place the transmission in park (P) and turn
the engine off. Vehicle Jack WARNING:
Ensure screwthread is
adequately lubricated before use. WARNING:
The jack should be
used on level firm ground wherever
possible. WARNING:
Switch the ignition off
and apply the park brake fully before
lifting vehicle. WARNING:
It is recommended
that the wheels of the vehicle be
chocked, and that no person should
remain in a vehicle that is being jacked. WARNING:
No person should
place any portion of their body under a
vehicle that is supported by a jack. WARNING:
Do not get under a
vehicle that is only supported by a
vehicle jack. WARNING: The jack supplied with
this vehicle is only intended for changing
wheels. Do not use the vehicle jack other
than when you are changing a wheel in
an emergency.
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1. Pull the release strap out.
2. Fully lift the seat cushion up into the
locked position.
3. Loosen the D-ring straps to form a loop.
4. Remove the tools.
Spare Wheel
Note: If the spare wheel is not the same
type and size as your vehicle road wheel,
drive the shortest distance possible.
Note: Do not fit more than one spare wheel
on your vehicle at any one time.
Note: The spare wheel has a label showing
the maximum driving speed. Drive with
caution and at no more than the permitted
maximum speed.
Note: The usage of a dissimilar spare wheel
or tire at any one wheel location can lead
to impairment of the handling, stability and
braking performance, comfort and noise.
Note: The spare wheel is underneath the
rear of the vehicle.
Note: Only two extensions are used to
lower the rear wheel. 1. Assemble the handle.
2. Insert the jack handle into the guide
hole. Turn counterclockwise until the
wheel rests on the ground, and there is
slack in the cable.
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5. Remove the wheel nuts and the road
wheel.
Installing a Road Wheel WARNING: Use only approved
wheel and tire sizes. Using other sizes
could damage your vehicle. WARNING: Do not fit run flat tires
on vehicles that were not originally fitted
with them. See an authorized dealer for
more details about compatibility. WARNING:
Make sure there is no
grease or oil on the threads or the
surface between the wheel lugs and
nuts. This can cause the lug nuts to
loosen while driving. WARNING:
Have the lug nuts
checked for tightness and the tire
pressure checked as soon as possible. WARNING:
Do not install alloy
wheels using lug nuts designed for use
with steel wheels. Note:
The wheel nuts of alloy wheels and
spoked steel wheels will also be used for
the steel spare wheel for a maximum of two
weeks.
Note: Make sure the wheel and hub contact
surfaces are free from foreign matter.
Note: Make sure that the cones on the
wheel nuts are against the wheel.
1. Install the wheel.
2. Install the wheel nuts finger tight.
3. Install the locking wheel nut key. 4. Partially tighten the wheel nuts in the
sequence shown.
5. Lower the vehicle and remove the jack.
6. Fully tighten the wheel nuts in the sequence shown.
See Technical
Specifications (page 314).
7. Make sure that the projection of the cap is positioned on the same position
as the projection of the hub.
Note: If the spare wheel is different in size
or construction to the road wheels, replace
it as soon as possible.
Stowing the Flat Tire
Note: Do not use impact tools or power
tools on the spare tire carrier, as this could
cause a winch malfunction and prevent a
secure fit.
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1. Place the wheel flat on the ground,
with the outer face of the wheel facing
up.
2. Tilt the bracket, and pass it through the
center of the wheel.
3. Fully insert the jack handle into the guide hole and turn the jack handle
clockwise until the tire raises to its
stowed position underneath your
vehicle and is securely seated. The
spare tire carrier tightening torque
should be 29.50 lb.ft (40 Nm) +/-
4.43 lb.ft (6 Nm).
4. Stow the wheel brace, jack, and jack handle away.
Stowing the Vehicle Jack and Tool
Kit - SuperCab 1. Before bringing the jack back into the
vehicle, rotate the lead screw of the
jack counterclockwise to collapse the
jack height. Do not fully tighten.
2. Install the tool kit in the bin.
3. Place the jack on the foam block and pull the top of the jack up, to align the
jack load rest hole with the hole of the
floor bracket.
4. Insert the wing bolt and tighten the wing bolt by hand.
5. Install the cover.
Stowing the Vehicle Jack -
SuperCrew
1. Before bringing the jack back into the vehicle, rotate the lead screw of the
jack counterclockwise to collapse the
jack height. Ensure that jack is not fully
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Cargo Lamps....................................................76
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 273
Catalytic Converter
......................................149
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 150
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing..................................................... 151
Center Console
...............................................131
Changing a Bulb..........................................268 Approach Lamp and Side Direction
Indicator........................................................... 269
Central High Mounted Brake Lamp..............271
Front Fog Lamps............................................... 269
Front Side Marker Bulb................................... 269
License Plate Lamp............................................ 271
Rear Lamps.......................................................... 270
Replacing LED Fog Lamp Bulbs................... 270
Replacing the Headlamp Bulbs .................. 268
Changing a Fuse
..........................................254
Fuses...................................................................... 254
Changing a Road Wheel...........................304 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 304
Installing a Road Wheel................................... 312
Jacking and Lifting Points............................... 310
Removing a Road Wheel.................................. 311
Spare Wheel....................................................... 309
Stowing the Flat Tire......................................... 312
Stowing the Tool Kit - SuperCrew................314
Stowing the Vehicle Jack and Tool Kit - SuperCab.......................................................... 313
Stowing the Vehicle Jack - SuperCrew........................................................ 313
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 305
Vehicle Jack......................................................... 306
Changing the 12V Battery.........................264 Remove and Reinstall the Battery..............265
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................272
Changing the Wiper Blades
.....................266
Changing the Windshield Wiper
Blades............................................................... 266
Charging the 12V Battery..........................263 Battery Management System....................... 263
Checking MyKey System Status...............59 MyKey Distance.................................................... 59
Number of Admin Keys..................................... 60
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 60
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................266 Child Restraint and Seatbelt
Maintenance.................................................39
Child Restraint Positioning
..........................31
Child Safety......................................................20 General Information............................................ 20
Child Safety Locks..........................................33 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 33
Right-Hand Side................................................... 33
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................277
Cleaning Products........................................273 Materials................................................................ 273
Cleaning the Engine....................................275
Cleaning the Exterior...................................273 Cleaning the Headlamps................................. 274
Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 274
Exterior Plastic Parts......................................... 274
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 274
Underbody............................................................ 274
Under Hood.......................................................... 274
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
.........................276
Cleaning the Interior....................................276
Mirrors..................................................................... 276
Cleaning the Wheels..................................278
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................275
Clearing All MyKeys
.......................................59
Climate............................................................386
Climate Control
...............................................111
Cold Weather Precautions.......................225
Connecting a Bluetooth Device - Vehicles Without: SYNC..........................331
Pairing a Device................................................... 331
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check........................... 260
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......48
Creating a MyKey
...........................................58
Programming and Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 59
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................199 Blocked Sensors................................................. 201
False Alerts.......................................................... 202
Switching the System Off and On..............202
System Errors...................................................... 202
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts.................................................................. 201
System Limitations........................................... 202
Using the Cross Traffic Alert System.........200
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Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................37
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................37 Seatbelt Status..................................................... 38
Seatbelts...........................................................34 Principle of Operation........................................ 34
Seats..................................................................118
Security..............................................................65
Settings...........................................................405 911 Assist............................................................... 410
Ambient Lighting................................................. 417
Bluetooth.............................................................. 407
Clock....................................................................... 407
Display.................................................................... 418
General................................................................... 415
Media Player....................................................... 406
Mobile Apps.......................................................... 413
Navigation............................................................. 412
Phone..................................................................... 407
Radio........................................................................\
411
SiriusXM.................................................................. 411
Sound.................................................................... 405
Valet Mode............................................................ 419
Vehicle..................................................................... 417
Voice Control........................................................ 418
Wi-Fi & Hotspot.................................................. 415
Setting the Trail Control Speed...............174
Side Airbags
.....................................................46
Sitting in the Correct Position...................118
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 297
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 304
Special Notices
................................................14
Fleet Telematics Modem.................................... 15
FordPass Connect................................................. 15
New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 14
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles........................................ 15
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector ............................................................ 14
Special Instructions.............................................. 14
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance............15
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow...........15
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................442
Exceptions........................................................... 444
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 182Stability Control
............................................169
Principle of Operation...................................... 169
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 133
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........133 General Information.......................................... 133
Steering...........................................................202 Electric Power Steering................................... 202
Steering Wheel...............................................66
Storage Compartments
..............................131
Sun Visors.........................................................82
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 82
Supplementary Restraints System
.........42
Principle of Operation......................................... 42
Switching Trail Control On and Off........174
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3........................................................356
General Information......................................... 356
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
.......................419
SYNC™ Applications and Services
........................................................343
911 Assist............................................................... 343
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 345
SYNC™
............................................................339
General Information......................................... 339
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
..........................347
T
Tailgate Lock
...................................................213
Tailgate.............................................................213
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............316
Terrain Control................................................172 Principle of Operation........................................ 172
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
.......................236
Tire Care..........................................................282
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 284
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 282
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 285
Temperature A B C............................................ 283
Traction AA A B C............................................... 283
Treadwear............................................................ 283
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