Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealerin order to prevent damage to the tirepressure monitoring system sensors. SeeTire Pressure Monitoring System (page 329).Replace the spare tire with a road tire assoon as possible. During repairing orreplacing of the flat tire, have the authorizeddealer inspect the tire pressure monitoringsystem sensor for damage.
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and TireAssembly Information
WARNING: Failure to follow theseguidelines could result in an increased riskof loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and tire,then it is intended for temporary use only.This means that if you need to use it, youshould replace it as soon as possible with aroad wheel and tire assembly that is thesame size and type as the road tires andwheels that were originally provided by Ford.If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel isdamaged, it should be replaced rather thanrepaired.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assemblyis defined as a spare wheel and tire assemblythat is different in brand, size or appearancefrom the road tires and wheels and can beone of three types:
1. T-type mini-spare: This spare tire beginswith the letter T for tire size and may haveTemporary Use Only molded in the sidewall.
2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label onwheel: This spare tire has a label on thewheel that states: THIS WHEEL AND TIREASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE ONLY.
When driving with one of the dissimilar sparetires listed above, do not:
•Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
•Load the vehicle beyond maximumvehicle load rating listed on the SafetyCompliance Label.
•Tow a trailer.
•Use snow chains on the end of thevehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.
•Use more than one dissimilar spare tireat a time.
•Use commercial car washing equipment.
•Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listedabove at any one wheel location can lead toimpairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and brakingperformance.
•Comfort and noise.
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
•Winter weather driving capability.
•Wet weather driving capability.
•All-wheel driving capability.
3. Full-size dissimilar spare without labelon wheel
When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
•Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
•Use more than one dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly at a time.
•Use commercial car washing equipment.
•Use snow chains on the end of thevehicle with the dissimilar spare wheeland tire assembly.
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The usage of a full-size dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly can lead toimpairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and brakingperformance.
•Comfort and noise.
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
•Winter weather driving capability.
•Wet weather driving capability.
•All-wheel driving capability.
When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly additionalcaution should be given to:
•Towing a trailer.
•Driving vehicles equipped with a camperbody.
•Driving vehicles with a load on the cargorack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-sizedissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly andseek service as soon as possible.
Tire Change Procedure
WARNING: When one of the frontwheels is off the ground, the transmissionalone will not prevent the vehicle frommoving or slipping off the jack, even if thetransmission is in park (P).
WARNING: To help prevent yourvehicle from moving when changing awheel, shift the transmission into park (P),set the parking brake and use anappropriate block or wheel chock tosecure the wheel diagonally opposite tothe wheel being changed. For example,when changing the front left wheel, placean appropriate block or wheel chock onthe right rear wheel.
WARNING: No person should placeany portion of their body under a vehiclethat is supported by a jack.
WARNING: Do not attempt to changea tire on the side of the vehicle close tomoving traffic. Pull far enough off the roadto avoid the danger of being hit whenoperating the jack or changing the wheel.
WARNING: Always use the jackprovided as original equipment with yourvehicle. If using a jack other than the oneprovided, make sure the jack capacity isadequate for the vehicle weight, includingany vehicle cargo or modifications. If youare unsure if the jack capacity is adequate,contact the authorized dealer.
Note:Passengers should not remain in yourvehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
Note:Jack at the specified locations to avoiddamage to the vehicle.
Note:If your vehicle came equipped with anextra full size wheel and tire assembly(placed in the cargo area), be sure to storethe wheel and tire assembly outside of thevehicle after delivery (livery vehicles only).
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Note:If the third row seat is stowed in thefloor, you will need to unstow it to accessthe spare tire.
1. Park on a level surface, set the parkingbrake and activate the hazard flashers.
2. Place the transmission in park (P) andturn the engine off.
3. Block the diagonally opposite wheel.
4.Remove the carpeted floor panel locatedin the rear of the vehicle, then removethe wing nut that secures the spare tireby turning it counterclockwise.
5. Lift and remove the spare tire from thetrunk.
6. Remove the second wing nut thatsecures the jack retention bracket byturning it counterclockwise. Then removethe jack kit from the vehicle.
7.Remove the jack, L-shaped bolt, and thewrench from the felt bag. Fold down thewrench socket to use to loosen the lugnuts and to operate the jack.
8. Remove the wheel cover with the lugwrench tip and loosen each wheel lugnut one-half turn counterclockwise, butdo not remove them until the wheel israised off the ground.
9. The vehicle jacking points are shownabove, and are depicted on the warninglabel on the jack.
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10. Put the jack in the jack notch next tothe tire you are changing. Turn the jackhandle clockwise until the wheel iscompletely off the ground.
11. Remove the lug nuts with the lugwrench.
12.Replace the flat tire with the spare tire,making sure the valve stem is facingoutward. Reinstall the lug nuts until thewheel is snug against the hub. Do notfully tighten the lug nuts until the wheelhas been lowered.
13. Lower the wheel by turning the jackhandle counterclockwise.
14. Remove the jack and fully tighten thelug nuts in the order shown. SeeTechnical Specifications (page 340).
15. Install the wheel cover.
Limousine
1. Park on a level surface, set the parkingbrake and activate the hazard flashers.
2. Place the transmission in park (P) andturn the engine off.
3. Block the diagonally opposite wheel.
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4. Remove the wing nut that secures thespare tire by turning it counterclockwise.
5. Lift and remove the spare tire from thetrunk.
6. Remove the lug wrench (A) and jack (B)from the jack foam pockets.
7. Remove the wheel cover with the lugwrench tip and loosen each wheel lugnut one-half turn counterclockwise, butdo not remove them until the wheel israised off the ground.
8. The vehicle jacking points are shownabove, and are depicted on the warninglabel on the jack.
9.Put the jack in the jack notch next to thetire you are changing. Turn the jackhandle clockwise until the wheel iscompletely off the ground.
10. Remove the lug nuts with the lugwrench.
11.Replace the flat tire with the spare tire,making sure the valve stem is facingoutward. Reinstall the lug nuts until thewheel is snug against the hub. Do notfully tighten the lug nuts until the wheelhas been lowered.
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12. Lower the wheel by turning the jackhandle counterclockwise.
13. Remove the jack and fully tighten thelug nuts in the order shown. SeeTechnical Specifications (page 340).
14. Install the wheel cover.
Stowing the flat tire
If you are stowing the flat tire, remove theL-shaped bolt from the external pocket ofthe felt bag. With the third row seat in theraised position, stand the flat tire in the rearof the vehicle with the tire’s valve stem facingthe rear of the vehicle. Fasten the flat tire tothe vehicle by inserting the L-shaped boltthrough one of the lug bolt holes in thewheel. Turn it clockwise into the threadedhole in the vehicle until the tire is secured.
If you are stowing the temporary spare tire,place the tire over the jack and secure it withthe large wing nut.
Stowing the jack
1. Fully collapse the jack, fold the lugwrench socket into the handle and placethe jack and wrench into the felt bag asshown. Place the extension bolt orL-shaped bolt into the external pocket ofthe felt bag. Position the jack as shownto make sure that the locating holes inthe jack base can be placed on thelocating tabs of the jack mountingbracket in the spare tire tub.
2.Securely close the wrench compartmentand the jack bag using the Velcro™ straps.
3. Place the jack kit on the angled bracketin the spare tire tub, using the locatingtabs to position the jack correctly.
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Switching the Climate Control On andOff.......................................................................125
Automatic High Beam Control....................89Switching the System On and Off....................90
Automatic Transmission...............................175Automatic Transmission AdaptiveLearning.............................................................178Brake-Shift Interlock............................................177If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow...................................................................178SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission.............176Understanding the Positions of YourAutomatic Transmission................................175
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck...........................................................292Adding Transmission Fluid .............................293Checking the Transmission Fluid Level........293
Autowipers.......................................................84Auxiliary Power Points.................................154110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................15412 Volt DC Power Point......................................154Locations...............................................................154
AWDSee: All-Wheel Drive...........................................179
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery......................295
Blind Spot Information System..................219Switching the System Off and On...................221System Errors.......................................................221System Limitations..............................................221Using the System...............................................220
BLISSee: Blind Spot Information System...............219
Body Styling Kits............................................312Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............282
Booster Seats..................................................32Types of Booster Seats.......................................33
Brake Fluid Check........................................294Brakes...............................................................187General Information............................................187
Breaking-In.....................................................245Bulb Specification Chart.............................362
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Cabin Air Filter...............................................129Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L.......349Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates............................................................354
Specifications......................................................350
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L........355Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................360Specifications......................................................357
Capacities and Specifications...................343Cargo Nets......................................................231Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................304
Catalytic Converter.......................................172On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................173Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing.......................................................174
Center Console.............................................156Console Refrigerator and Freezer..................156Second Row Center Console...........................156
Changing a Bulb...........................................300Front Direction Indicator Lamp........................301Front Fog Lamp..................................................300High Intensity Discharge Headlamp.............300LED Lamps............................................................301License Plate Lamp.............................................301
Changing a Fuse..........................................278Fuses.....................................................................278
Changing a Road Wheel.............................333Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation.......................................................334Tire Change Procedure....................................335
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Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)...............................................................261Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......260Roadside Assistance...................................248Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting RoadsideAssistance.......................................................249Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance.....................................248Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance.....................................248
Roadside Emergencies...............................248Running-InSee: Breaking-In.................................................245
Running Out of Fuel.....................................166Adding Fuel From a Portable FuelContainer..........................................................166Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................166
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Safety Canopy™...............................................55Safety Precautions........................................164Scheduled Maintenance Record..............490Scheduled Maintenance.............................479Seatbelt Extension..........................................47Seatbelt Height Adjustment.........................43Seatbelt Reminder..........................................45Belt-Minder™...........................................................45
Seatbelts...........................................................38Principle of Operation..........................................38
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime..............................................................44Conditions of operation......................................44
Seats.................................................................130Security..............................................................77Settings...........................................................436911 Assist...............................................................444Ambient Lighting................................................453Bluetooth..............................................................439Clock......................................................................438Display...................................................................455General.................................................................450Media Player........................................................437Mobile Apps.........................................................449Navigation............................................................446Phone....................................................................439Radio......................................................................445SiriusXM................................................................446Sound....................................................................436Valet Mode...........................................................456Vehicle...................................................................453Voice Control.......................................................455Wi-Fi & Hotspot....................................................451
Side Airbags.....................................................54Sitting in the Correct Position....................130
Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains..................................328
Spare WheelSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................333
Special Notices.................................................13New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................13On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector............................................................13Special Instructions...............................................13
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................487Exceptions............................................................489
Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control...........................................203
Stability Control.............................................190Principle of Operation........................................190
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................159Automatic Engine Shutdown.............................161Failure to Start......................................................160Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes..................162Important Ventilating Information...................162Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving................................................................161Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary...........................................................161
Starting and Stopping the Engine.............158General Information............................................158
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