
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE RISING
COST OF VEHICLE REPAIRS WITH A FORD
PROTECT EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN.
Ford Protect Extended Service
Plans (U.S. Only)
Ford Protect extended service plan means
peace of mind. It’
s the extended service
plan backed by Ford Motor Company, and
provides more protection beyond the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage. When
you visit your Ford Dealer, Insist on Ford
Protect extended service plans!
Ford Protect Can Quickly Pay for Itself
One trip to the Service Center could easily
exceed the price of your Ford Protect
extended service plan. With Ford Protect
extended service plan you minimize your
risk for unexpected repair bills and rising
repair costs.
Up to 1,000+ Covered Vehicle
Components
There are four mechanical Ford Protect
extended service plans with different levels
of coverage. Ask your authorized dealer for
details.
1. PremiumCARE - Our most comprehensive coverage. With over
1,000 covered components, this plan
is so complete it’ s probably easier to
list what’ s not covered.
2. ExtraCARE - Covers 113 components, and includes many high-tech items.
3. BaseCARE - Covers 84 components.
4. PowertrainCARE - Covers 29 critical components.
Ford Protect extended service plans are
honored by all authorized Ford dealers in
the U.S., Canada and Mexico. That means you get:
•
Reliable, quality service at any Ford or
Lincoln dealership.
• Repairs performed by factory trained
technicians, using genuine parts.
Rental Car Reimbursement
1st day Rental Benefit
If you bring your car into your dealer for
service, we ’ll give you a loaner to use for
the day.
Extended Rental Benefits
If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered
repairs, you are eligible for rental car
coverage, including warranty repairs, and
Field Service Actions.
Roadside Assistance
Exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance,
including:
• Towing, flat-tire change and battery
jump starts.
• Out of fuel and lock-out assistance.
• Travel expense reimbursement for
lodging, meals and rental car.
• Assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental car
coverage or other transportation.
Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your Ford
Protect extended service plan coverage
expires, you can transfer any remaining
coverage to the new owner. Which should
give you and your potential buyer a little
more peace of mind.
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Check Every Month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary (or if indicated by the information display). Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris. Check Every Six Months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.
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Operating in off-road (unpaved, sandy, dusty) and Mountainous conditions
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter.*
Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
30,000 mi (48,000 km)
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Oil Change
Indicator Reset
(page 239). Exclusive use of E85 (flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular
unleaded fuel.
Every oil change
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
Axle and PTU maintenance
: The Power
Transfer Unit (PTU) and rear axle (AWD
only) in your vehicle does not require any
normal scheduled maintenance. The PTU
lubricant will be more likely to require a
fluid change if the vehicle has extended
periods of extreme or severe duty cycle
driving. Changing or checking the PTU
lubricant is not necessary unless the unit
has been submerged in water or shows
signs of leakage. Contact your authorized
dealer for service. California fuel filter replacement: If you
register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however,
urges you to have all recommended
maintenance services performed at the
specified intervals and to record all vehicle
service.
Hot climate oil change intervals
:
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or
locations with similar climates using an
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certification
mark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normal
oil change interval is 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
.
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ELECTROMAGNETIC
COMPATIBILITY
WARNING: Do not place objects
or mount equipment on or near the
airbag cover, on the side of the seatbacks
(of the front seats), or in front seat areas
that may come into contact with a
deploying airbag. Failure to follow these
instructions may increase the risk of
personal injury in the event of a crash. WARNING:
Do not fasten antenna
cables to original vehicle wiring, fuel
pipes and brake pipes. WARNING:
Keep antenna and
power cables at least 4 in (10 cm) from
any electronic modules and airbags.
Note: We test and certify your vehicle to
meet electromagnetic compatibility
legislation (UNECE Regulation 10 or other
applicable local requirements). It is your
responsibility to make sure that any
equipment an authorized dealer installs on
your vehicle complies with applicable local
legislation and other requirements.
Note: Any radio frequency transmitter
equipment in your vehicle (such as cellular
telephones and amateur radio transmitters)
must keep to the parameters in the
following table. We do not provide special
provisions or conditions for installations or
use.
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Engine Specifications - 3.5L
Duratec.........................................................293
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 293
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................293
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 294
Entertainment...............................................381 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 382
Apps....................................................................... 390
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 389
CD (If equipped)................................................ 388
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 385
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 383
Sources.................................................................. 382
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 390
USB Ports............................................................. 390
Environment......................................................14
Essential Towing Checks..........................204 Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 205
Hitches.................................................................. 204
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 205
Safety Chains...................................................... 204
Trailer Brakes...................................................... 204
Trailer Lamps...................................................... 204
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 205
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Exterior Mirrors.................................................75
Auto-Dimming Feature...................................... 76
Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 76
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 75
Heated Exterior Mirrors....................................... 75
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors........................... 76
Memory Mirrors..................................................... 76
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 75
Puddle Lamps........................................................ 76
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................30 Seatbelt Locking Modes..................................... 31
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy...............30 Flat Tire
See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 287
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................263
Floor Mats
......................................................208
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 66
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Ford Protect..................................................440 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)........................................... 441
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................. 440
Front Passenger Sensing System............39
Fuel and Refueling.......................................136
Fuel Consumption
........................................143
Advertised Capacity.......................................... 143
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 143
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 143
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................138
Fuel Filter........................................................248
Fuel Quality - E85........................................136 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................. 136
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................. 137
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................138 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 138
Fuel Shutoff.....................................................211
Fuses.................................................................223
Fuse Specification Chart...........................223 Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel
.................................................................. 228
Power Distribution Box.................................... 223
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............124
Gauges................................................................79 Fuel Gauge............................................................. 80
Information Display............................................ 80
Type 1........................................................................\
. 79
Type 2....................................................................... 80
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 149
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General Information on Radio
Frequencies...................................................46
Intelligent Access................................................. 46
General Maintenance Information.......442 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 444
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 443
Protecting Your Investment........................... 442
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 442
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 442
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................219
Getting the Services You Need................216 Away From Home............................................... 216
Global Opening...............................................75
Opening the Windows........................................ 75
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................. 161
Hazard Flashers..............................................211
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 251
Headlamp Exit Delay
......................................71
Headrest See: Head Restraints.......................................... 114
Head Restraints
..............................................114
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 115
Tilting Head Restraints ..................................... 116
Heated Exterior Mirrors
................................112
Heated Rear Window...................................112
Heated Seats
...................................................121
Rear Heated Seats.............................................. 122
Heated Steering Wheel
...............................65
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 105
Hill Start Assist...............................................161 Switching the System On and Off...............162
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 162
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................110
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................. 112
General Hints........................................................ 110
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................... 111
Quickly Heating the Interior.............................. 111
Recommended Settings for Cooling............112 Recommended Settings for Heating.............111
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................161
Home Screen.................................................373
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........234
I
Ignition Switch................................................131
In California (U.S. Only)..............................217
Information Display Control.......................65
Information Displays.....................................85 General Information............................................ 85
Information Messages
.................................94
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 94
AdvanceTrac ™...................................................... 95
Alarm........................................................................\
95
All Wheel Drive..................................................... 96
Automatic Engine Shutdown.......................... 95
Automatic High Beam Control........................ 95
Battery and Charging System......................... 96
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System...................................................... 97
Brake System......................................................... 97
Collision Warning System................................. 98
Doors and Locks................................................... 98
Driver Alert.............................................................. 98
Fuel........................................................................\
.... 98
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 99
Lane Keeping System........................................ 99
Maintenance........................................................ 100
MyKey..................................................................... 100
Park Aid................................................................... 101
Passenger Sensing System Message..........101
Power Steering.................................................... 102
Reminder Messages........................................... 101
Remote Start........................................................ 102
Seats....................................................................... 102
Starting System.................................................. 102
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................103
Traction Control.................................................. 103
Transmission........................................................ 103
Installing Child Restraints
............................18
Child Seats............................................................... 18
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 19
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................. 21
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Moonroof............................................................77
Bounce-Back......................................................... 78
Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............78
Venting the Moonroof......................................... 78
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec.............294
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................295
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................53
MyKey ™..............................................................51
Principle of Operation.......................................... 51
N
Navigation......................................................399 cityseeker............................................................. 406
Destination Mode............................................... 401
Map Mode............................................................ 399
Navigation Map Updates................................ 407
Navigation Menu............................................... 404
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 407
SYNC AppLink.................................................... 406
Waypoints............................................................ 405
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........445 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 445
Normal Maintenance Intervals.................... 446
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................239
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 238
Opening and Closing the Hood..............234 Closing the Hood............................................... 235
Opening the Hood............................................. 234
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.......................................................221
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual...........221
Overhead Console.......................................130
P
Parking Aids
....................................................167
Principle of Operation....................................... 167
Parking Brake
..................................................161
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................62 SecuriLock®........................................................... 62
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 62Pedals................................................................66
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System
™
..........................36
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 36
Phone...............................................................393 During a Phone Call.......................................... 397
Making Calls........................................................ 396
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 393
Phone Menu........................................................ 394
Receiving Calls.................................................... 397
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 398
Text Messaging.................................................. 398
Post-Crash Alert System...........................214
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 55
Power Seats.....................................................117 Adjusting the Lumbar Support....................... 119
Adjusting the Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion ....................................... 119
Power Steering Fluid Check....................248
Power Windows
..............................................74
Accessory Delay.................................................... 75
Bounce-Back.......................................................... 74
One-Touch Down................................................. 74
One-Touch Up....................................................... 74
Window Lock.......................................................... 75
Protecting the Environment........................14
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 287
R
Rear Parking Aid............................................167 Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 168
Rear Seat Armrest........................................130
Rear Seats
........................................................121
Split-folding Rear Seat...................................... 121
Rear View Camera
........................................172
Using the Rear View Camera System..........173
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 172
Recommended Towing Weights...........203
Refueling.........................................................140 Refueling System Overview........................... 140
Refueling System Warning.............................. 142
Refueling Your Vehicle....................................... 141
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Remote Control..............................................46
Car Finder................................................................ 48
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 46
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 47
Memory Feature................................................... 50
Remote Start......................................................... 49
Replacing the Battery......................................... 47
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 49
Remote Start
...................................................113
Automatic Settings............................................. 113
Heated and Cooled Features.......................... 113
Last Settings.......................................................... 113
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............260
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................12
Collision Repairs.................................................... 12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 12
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................50
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...............................................................221
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................221
Roadside Assistance
...................................210
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance......................................................... 211
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 210
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 210
Roadside Emergencies
...............................210
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................. 207
Running Out of Fuel....................................138 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 139
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 139
S
Safety Canopy ™
.............................................42
Safety Precautions......................................136
Satellite Radio...............................................316 Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN).................................................................. 317
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............316 SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service...................
317
Troubleshooting................................................... 317
Scheduled Maintenance Record
...........450
Scheduled Maintenance...........................442
Seatbelt Extension........................................35
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................32
Seatbelt Reminder
.........................................33
Belt-Minder™........................................................ 33
Seatbelts...........................................................29 Principle of Operation........................................ 29
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime...............................................................32
Conditions of operation..................................... 32
Seats
...................................................................114
Security..............................................................62
Settings............................................................410 911 Assist................................................................ 415
Ambient Lighting............................................... 422
Bluetooth............................................................... 412
Clock........................................................................\
412
Display................................................................... 423
General.................................................................. 420
Media Player.......................................................... 411
Mobile Apps......................................................... 418
Navigation............................................................. 416
Phone...................................................................... 412
Radio....................................................................... 415
Sound..................................................................... 410
Valet Mode........................................................... 424
Vehicle.................................................................... 422
Voice Control....................................................... 423
Wi-Fi & Hotspot................................................. 420
Side Airbags
......................................................41
Sitting in the Correct Position...................114
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 282
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 287
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................ 13
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................448
Exceptions........................................................... 449
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................. 176
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