Possible Causes and Actions for This Message Displaying:
Action
Cause
Clean the grille surface in front of the radar
or remove the object causing the obstruc-
tion.
The surface of the radar is dirty or
obstructed.
Wait a short time. It may take several
minutes for the radar to detect that it is free
from obstruction.
The surface of the radar is clean but the
message remains in the display.
Do not use the system in these conditions
because it may not detect any vehicles
ahead.
Heavy rain or snow is interfering with the
radar signals.
Do not use the system in these conditions
because it may not detect any vehicles
ahead.
Water, snow or ice on the surface of the
road may interfere with the radar signals.
Wait a short time or switch to normal cruise
control.
You are in a desert or remote area with no
other vehicles and no roadside objects.
Due to the nature of radar technology, it is possible to get a blockage warning with no
actual block. A false blocked condition either self clears, or clears after you restart your
vehicle.
Switching to Normal Cruise
Control WARNING: Normal cruise control
will not brake when your vehicle is
approaching slower vehicles. Always be
aware of which mode you have selected
and apply the brakes when necessary. The cruise control indicator light
replaces the adaptive cruise
control indicator light if you
select normal cruise control. The gap
setting does not display, and the system
does not respond to lead vehicles.
Automatic braking remains active to
maintain set speed. You can change from adaptive cruise
control to normal cruise control through
the information display.
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Restricted features
Pairing a Bluetooth phone.
Cellular Phone
Browsing of list entries is limited for phone contacts and
recent phone calls.
Editing the keypad code.
System Functionality
Enabling Valet Mode.
Editing settings while the rear view camera or active park
assist are active.
Editing Wi-Fi settings.
Wi-Fi
Editing the list of wireless networks.
Connecting to a new Wi-Fi network.
Viewing received text messages.
Text Messages
Using the keyboard to enter a destination.
Navigation
Adding or editing Navigation Favorites entries or Avoid
Areas.
Creating a SYNC Owner Account
Why do I need a SYNC owner account?
• Essential for keeping up with the latest
software and connected features.
• Access to customer support for any
questions you may have.
• Maintain account permissions.
Visit the website to sign up and register. Website
www.owner.ford.com
www.syncmyride.ca Website
www.syncmaroute.ca
FordPass ™ Connect (If Equipped)
With a FordPass-equipped vehicle, you can
use FordPass to track your vehicle ’s
location and remotely access vehicle
features such as start, lock and unlock and
vehicle status including fuel level and
approximate mileage. You can also
schedule specific times to remotely start
your vehicle so it’ s ready to hit the road as
soon as you are. FordPass is available
through a free download via the Apple App
Store® or Google Play ™. Message and
data rates may apply. Services may be
limited by mobile phone network coverage
area.
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Personal Profiles
Possible cause and solution
Issue
The keyfob being used is not linked to a
profile.
The wrong keyfob is being used.
A button other than unlock or remote start
is being pressed on a linked keyfob.
The Personal Profile was deleted.
Personal Profiles is turned off.
My preset positions recall but my profile
does not.
The vehicle is in motion.
My profile recalls but my preset positions
do not. The preset positions are the same as the
Guest or previously active profile.
Unlink and relink your keyfob in the
Personal Profiles menu. You may need to
see your authorized dealer.
I lost a keyfob.
Keyfobs had been erased and reprogramed.
This could happen if you let dealership add
a new keyfob to replace lost one.
I lost all profiles.
Master Reset had been performed without
your acknowledgement.
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For a complete listing of the accessories
that are available for your vehicle, please
contact your authorized dealer or visit the
online store web site:
Web address (United States)
www.Accessories.Ford.com Web address (Canada)
www.Accessories.Ford.ca
We will repair or replace any properly
authorized dealer-installed Ford Original
Accessory found to be defective in
factory-supplied materials or workmanship
during the warranty period, as well as any
component damaged by the defective
accessories.
We will warrant your Ford Original
Accessory through the warranty that
provides the greatest benefit:
• 24 months, unlimited mileage.
• The remainder of your new vehicle
limited warranty.
Contact an authorized dealer for details
and a copy of the warranty.
Exterior Style
• Chrome mirror caps.
• Hood deflector*.
• Moon roof deflector.
• Rear spoiler.
• Side window deflector*.
• Splash guards.
Interior Style
• All-weather floor mats.
• Ambient lighting.
• Carpeted floor mats. •
Sport pedals.
• Table cradle*.
Lifestyle
• Ash cup (smoker's package).
• Bluetooth speakers*.
• Car cover*.
• Cargo area protector.
• Cargo net.
• Cargo organization and management.
• Rear seat entertainment*.
Peace of Mind
• Bumper-mounted parking sensors*.
• First aid kit*.
• Locking fuel plug.
• Remote start.
• Roadside assistance kits*.
• Vehicle security system.
• Wheel locks.
*Ford Licensed Accessories. The accessory
manufacturer designs, develops and
therefore warrants Ford Licensed
Accessories, and does not design or test
these accessories to Ford Motor Company
engineering requirements. Contact an
authorized Ford dealer for the
manufacturer ’s limited warranty details,
and request a copy of the Ford Licensed
Accessories product limited warranty from
the accessory manufacturer.
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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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Using Tether Straps.............................................
22
Instrument Cluster.........................................79
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................70
Instrument Panel Overview.........................15
Interior Lamps..................................................73
Interior Luggage Compartment Release...........................................................60
Interior Mirror....................................................77 Automatic Dimming Mirror................................ 77
Manual Dimming Mirror...................................... 77
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................212 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 212
Jump Starting....................................................... 213
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 212
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 213
K
Keyless Entry
...................................................58
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry
Keypad................................................................ 58
Keyless Starting.............................................132 Ignition Modes...................................................... 132
Keys and Remote Controls........................46
L
Lane Keeping System.................................184 Switching the System On and Off...............185
Lighting Control
..............................................69
Headlamp Flasher............................................... 70
High Beams............................................................ 69
Lighting..............................................................69 General Information........................................... 69
Load Carrying
.................................................197
Load Limit........................................................197
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 201
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 197
Locking and Unlocking.................................55 Activating Intelligent Access........................... 56
Autolock................................................................... 57Battery Saver.........................................................
58
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 58
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 58
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade............................................................ 55
Opening a Rear Door From the Inside..........55
Opening the Luggage Compartment...........56
Power Door Locks................................................ 55
Remote Control.................................................... 55
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter......................................................... 57
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys....................................................................... 57
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 287
M
Maintenance..................................................234 General Information......................................... 234
Manual Climate Control............................105 Directing the Air.................................................. 105
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 105
Setting the Temperature................................. 105
Switching Defrost On and Off....................... 105
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 106
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 106
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 105
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 105
Manual Seats..................................................116 Lumbar Adjustment............................................ 117
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 116
Recline Adjustment............................................. 117
Media Hub.......................................................319
Memory Function.........................................120
Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................. 121
Saving a Preset Position.................................. 120
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 85
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 74
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
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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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Stability Control............................................164
Principle of Operation....................................... 164
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................ 131
Starting a Gasoline Engine
........................132
Cold Weather Starting - Flex Fuel
Vehicles.............................................................. 133
Failure to Start..................................................... 133
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................134
Important Ventilating Information...............134
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................134
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 133
Starting and Stopping the Engine...........131 General Information........................................... 131
Steering
............................................................194
Electric Power Steering.................................... 194
Steering Wheel
...............................................64
Storage Compartments.............................130
Sunroof See: Moonroof........................................................ 77
Sun Visors..........................................................77 Illuminated Vanity Mirror.................................... 77
Supplementary Restraints System..........37 Principle of Operation......................................... 37
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3.........................................................361 General Information.......................................... 361
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................424
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................339
911 Assist............................................................... 339
SYNC™ AppLink ™
......................................341
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................. 341
SYNC™.............................................................321 General Information........................................... 321
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
..........................352
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............293
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................218
Tire Care..........................................................269 Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 270Information About Uniform Tire Quality
Grading............................................................. 269
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................. 271
Temperature A B C............................................ 270
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 269
Treadwear............................................................ 269
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................263
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........283 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 284
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 285
Tire Repair Kit See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................263
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit
....................263
First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air....................................... 265
General Information......................................... 264
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure........................................................... 266
Tips for Use of the Kit...................................... 264
What to do after the Tire has been Sealed................................................................ 267
What to do when a Tire Is Punctured........265
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 263
Towing a Trailer
............................................202
Load Placement................................................. 202
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.........................................................206
Emergency Towing........................................... 206
Recreational Towing........................................ 206
Towing.............................................................202
Traction Control
............................................163
Principle of Operation....................................... 163
Transmission Code Designation............297
Transmission..................................................149
Transporting the Vehicle
............................214
Type Approvals............................................488
Radio Frequency Certification for Keys and
Remote Controls.......................................... 499
Radio Frequency Certifications for Blind Spot Information System.......................... 497
Radio Frequency Certifications for Body Control Module............................................. 499
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