Check Every Month
Air filter restriction gauge. 1
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires including the spare for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary or if indicated by the information display. 1
Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris. 1
1 Diesel vehicles only. 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.
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Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network........................................................470
Enabling the Modem Using FordPass.......................................................... 470
Enabling the Modem Using the Touchscreen................................................... 470
What Is the Modem.......................................... 470
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L...............353
See: Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L
Diesel................................................................. 357
See: Engine Coolant Check - 7.3L...............360
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.........51
Creating a MyKey............................................61 Programming or Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 62
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot..........473 Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi
Hotspot............................................................. 473
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name and Password.......................................................... 473
Cross Traffic Alert........................................253
Cross Traffic Alert Behavior When Trailer
is Attached...................................................... 255
Cross Traffic Alert Indicator........................... 255
Cross Traffic Alert Information Messages......................................................... 255
Cross Traffic Alert System Limitations...................................................... 254
Cross Traffic Alert System Sensors............254
Switching the System On and Off..............255
Using Cross Traffic Alert.................................. 253
Cruise Control...............................................236
Cruise Control Indicators
...........................237
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control................................................81
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control.............................................................81
Customer Assistance.................................322
D
Data Recording
................................................10
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data....................................................................... 12
Event Data................................................................. 11
Service Data............................................................. 11
Services That Third Parties Provide...............12 Services That We Provide..................................
12
Vehicles With a Modem...................................... 12
Vehicles With an Emergency Call System.................................................................. 13
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 13
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps..............................................................87
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)............88
Declaration of Conformity.......................609
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3.............................................609
Radio Frequency Statement........................ 609
Diesel Particulate Filter..............................196 Oxidation Catalytic Converter and Diesel
Particulate Filter System............................ 196
Regeneration........................................................ 196
Digital Radio..................................................478 HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 479
Direction Indicators
.......................................89
Doors and Locks.............................................65
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7L Diesel............................................................350
Draining the Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module............................................................... 351
Filter Location...................................................... 351
Drive Control..................................................262 Selectable Drive Modes.................................. 262
Driver Alert
.....................................................244
Using Driver Alert............................................... 244
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................44 Children and Airbags.......................................... 49
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........44
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment....................................................... 48
Driving Aids....................................................244
Driving Hints
...................................................307
Driving Through Water...............................310
For Vehicles without Tremor Off-Road
Package............................................................. 310
For Vehicles with Tremor Off-Road Package.............................................................. 311
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Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 304
Safety Chains...................................................... 299
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 299
Trailer Lamps...................................................... 303
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 295
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 303
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording............................................ 10
Export Unique Options.................................16
Exterior Mirrors................................................95 Blind Spot Information System...................... 98
Clearance Lamps ................................................. 97
Direction Indicator Mirrors ................................ 97
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 95
Heated Exterior Mirrors ...................................... 97
Memory Mirrors .................................................... 97
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 95
PowerScope ™ Power Telescoping
Mirrors................................................................. 96
Puddle Lamps........................................................ 97
Spot Lamps............................................................ 97
Telescoping Mirrors............................................. 96
Trailer Towing Camera System....................... 97
F
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................37 Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................ 38
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 39
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................38
Using the Seatbelt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center Seat on Super Cab and
Crew Cab)........................................................... 37
Fire Extinguisher
............................................316
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 417
Floor Mats........................................................313
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 88
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 83
Ford Credit
.........................................................14
US Only..................................................................... 14
Ford Protect....................................................551 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 552Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.
Only)................................................................... 551
Four-Wheel Drive.........................................207
Front Fog Lamps............................................88 Front Fog Lamp Indicator................................. 88
Switching the Front Fog Lamps On or Off........................................................................\
. 88
Fuel and Refueling.......................................178
Fuel Consumption........................................187 Advertised Capacity........................................... 187
Fuel Economy....................................................... 187
Fuel Filter - 6.2L/7.3L...................................371
Fuel Quality - Diesel.....................................181 Biodiesel................................................................. 182
Diesel Fuel Additives ........................................ 183
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not Required ...........181
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Required (United
States/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin
Islands And Other Locales) ....................... 181
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................179 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles.............................................................. 179
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................ 180
Fuel Quality - Gasoline..............................180 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................. 180
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................316
Fuses................................................................329
Fuse Specification Chart
..........................329
Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 329
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel........333
G
Garage Door Opener...................................158
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener...........158
Gauges..............................................................101 DEF Gauge............................................................ 103
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..........103
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge.............................. 103
Fuel Gauge............................................................ 103
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge................................................................. 103
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Diesel Messages..................................................
125
Doors and Locks.................................................. 127
Driver Alert............................................................. 128
Drivetrain................................................................ 128
Engine..................................................................... 128
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 129
Keys and Remote Controls............................. 129
Lane Keeping System....................................... 130
Maintenance........................................................ 130
MyKey....................................................................... 131
Off Road.................................................................. 131
Park Aid................................................................... 132
Park Brake.............................................................. 132
Power Steering..................................................... 133
Pre-Collision Assist............................................ 133
Remote Start........................................................ 134
Seats........................................................................\
134
Starting System ................................................. 134
Tailgate................................................................... 134
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 135
Trail Control.......................................................... 135
Trailer....................................................................... 136
Installing Child Restraints...........................22 Child Seats.............................................................. 22
Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child
Restraints........................................................... 28
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Regular Cab)................................................... 29
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Crew Cab and Super Cab)...................................... 30
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating Positions (Center
Seating Use) ..................................................... 27
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Except Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)...................................................................... 22
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)...................................................................... 24
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)........................................... 26
Using Tether Straps............................................. 28
Instrument Cluster........................................101
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................87
Instrument Panel............................................18
Interior Air Quality........................................146 Interior Lamps
.................................................89
Front Interior Lamp............................................. 89
Rear Interior Lamps............................................ 90
Interior Mirror
...................................................98
Auto-Dimming Mirror......................................... 98
Manual Dimming Mirror..................................... 98
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................317 Connecting the Jumper Cables...................... 317
Jump Starting....................................................... 318
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 317
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 318
K
Keyless Entry
...................................................68
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD.............................................................. 68
Keyless Starting
............................................169
Keys and Remote Controls.........................53
L
Lane Keeping System
................................245
Switching the System On and Off..............246
System Display................................................... 246
System Settings................................................. 246
Troubleshooting.................................................. 247
Lighting Control..............................................86 Flashing the Headlamp High Beam..............87
Headlamp High Beam....................................... 86
Lighting..............................................................86 General Information........................................... 86
Limited Slip Differential.............................215
Load Carrying
................................................265
Load Limit.......................................................265
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................ 269
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 265
Locating the Cabin Air Filter.....................146
Locking and Unlocking.................................65 Activating Intelligent Access............................ 65
Autolock................................................................... 67
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Battery Saver..........................................................
67
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 67
Power Door Locks................................................ 65
Remote Control.................................................... 65
Smart Unlock........................................................ 66
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys...................................................................... 66
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 417
M
Maintenance..................................................337 General Information.......................................... 337
Manual Climate Control.............................139
Directing the Airflow.......................................... 139
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 139
Setting the Temperature................................. 139
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 140
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 140
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 140
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 139
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 140
Manual Seats
.................................................149
Manual Lumbar .................................................. 150
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 150
Recline Adjustment........................................... 150
Memory Function..........................................153 Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................ 154
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key Fob
........................................................................\
...... 153
Recalling a Preset Position............................. 153
Saving a Preset Position.................................. 153
Message Center See: Information Displays............................... 109
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 94
Mobile Communications Equipment
......16
Moonroof..........................................................99
Bounce-Back....................................................... 100
Opening and Closing the Moonroof.............99 Motorcraft Parts - 6.2L...............................431
Motorcraft Parts - 6.7L Diesel
.................433
Motorcraft Parts - 7.3L...............................434
MyKey – Troubleshooting...........................63
MyKey ™
............................................................60
Principle of Operation........................................ 60
N
Navigation
......................................................523
Changing the Format of the Map................525
cityseeker.............................................................. 527
Michelin Travel Guide....................................... 528
Navigation Map Accuracy and Updates............................................................ 528
Route Guidance.................................................. 525
Setting a Destination....................................... 524
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 528
Zoom...................................................................... 525
Network Connectivity
................................470
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network............................................................ 470
Network Connectivity – Troubleshooting.........................................
471
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........556 Diesel Engine....................................................... 559
Gasoline Engine................................................. 558
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor............................. 556
O
Off-Road Driving
..........................................307
After Off-Road Driving.................................... 309
Basic Off-road Driving Techniques............308
Crossing Obstacles.......................................... 309
Hill Climbing........................................................ 309
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................345
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check - 6.2L........................... 341
See: Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel.............343
See: Engine Oil Check - 7.3L.......................... 344
Opening and Closing the Hood..............337
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................327
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........327
Overhead Console.......................................165
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control.............................................................92
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Parking Aids...................................................228
Principle of Operation...................................... 228
Parking Brake.................................................219
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................75 SecuriLock®........................................................... 75
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 75
Perchlorate........................................................14
Phone................................................................521 Android Auto........................................................ 523
Apple CarPlay...................................................... 523
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 522
Text Messaging................................................... 522
Using Your Cell Phone...................................... 522
Post-Crash Alert System
...........................319
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 65
Power Running Boards
.................................77
Power Seats...................................................150
Adjusting the Lumbar Support....................... 151
Adjusting the Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion ........................................ 151
Power Steering Fluid Check
.....................367
Power Take-Off............................................205 Split Shaft Capability...................................... 206
Power Windows.............................................94 Accessory Delay................................................... 95
Bounce-Back......................................................... 94
One-Touch Up or Down.................................... 94
Window Lock......................................................... 95
Pre-Collision Assist
.....................................258
Adjusting the Pre-Collision Assist
Settings............................................................ 260
Blocked Sensors................................................. 261
Distance Indication and Alert....................... 259
Using the Pre-Collision Assist System.............................................................. 258
Protecting the Environment........................17
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 417
R
Rear Axle..........................................................215 Rear Parking Aid...........................................228
Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 229
Rear Seats
.......................................................154
Folding Up the Rear Seat Cushion ..............154
Rear Under Seat Storage................................. 155
Returning the Seat to the Seating Position.............................................................. 155
Rear View Camera
.......................................229
Camera Guidelines........................................... 230
Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 231
Rear Camera Delay............................................ 231
Using the Rear View Camera System.............................................................. 230
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera................................... 229
Recommended Towing Weights
...........290
Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle.............................. 294
Refueling - Diesel.........................................184 Dual Fuel Tanks................................................... 186
Fueling Tips.......................................................... 185
Refueling................................................................ 185
Refueling - Gasoline....................................183 Fuel Filler Cap...................................................... 184
Remote Control..............................................53 Car Finder................................................................ 58
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter..................... 53
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 54
Memory Feature.................................................... 57
Remote Start......................................................... 58
Replacing the Battery......................................... 55
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 58
Remote Start.................................................144 Automatic Settings............................................ 145
Removing the Tailgate
...................................71
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............387
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................14
Collision Repairs.................................................... 14
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 14
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 14
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................59
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter..................146
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................327
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Opening the Step..................................................
72
Tailgate...............................................................70
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............429
Terrain Control..............................................226 Principle of Operation...................................... 226
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................324
Tire Care..........................................................392
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 393
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 392
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 394
Temperature A B C............................................ 393
Traction AA A B C............................................... 392
Treadwear............................................................. 392
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
..........409
Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring
System............................................................... 416
Vehicle Tire Pressure Monitoring System............................................................. 409
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 390
Towing a Trailer.............................................272 Load Placement................................................. 273
Towing Points
...............................................320
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.........................................................304
Emergency Towing........................................... 304
Recreational Towing........................................ 304
Towing..............................................................272
Traction Control.............................................221 Principle of Operation....................................... 221
Trail Control Indicators...............................225
Trail Control
....................................................225
Trailer Reversing Aids..................................274 Conventional Trailer Setup............................. 276
Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Setup................................................................. 278
Positioning Your Vehicle and Trailer............275
Pro Trailer Backup Assist With Trailer Reverse Guidance......................................... 274
Setting Up the System..................................... 275
Troubleshooting - Conventional Trailer................................................................. 282
Troubleshooting - Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer......................................... 287Using Pro Trailer Backup Assist....................
279
Using Trailer Reverse Guidance................... 280
Trailer Sway Control...................................290
Transfer Case Fluid Check
.......................366
Transmission Code Designation............436
Transmission..................................................201
Transporting the Vehicle............................319
Type Approvals
.............................................610
Radio Frequency Certifications for Blind
Spot Information System.......................... 610
U
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................338
Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel.............................................................339
Under Hood Overview - 7.3L...................340
Under Seat Storage.....................................165 Front Under Seat Storage Compartment -
Vehicles With Locking Storage.................166
Front Under Seat Storage Compartment - Vehicles Without Locking Storage..........165
Rear Under Seat Storage................................ 166
Universal Garage Door Opener...............158 HomeLink Wireless Control System...........158
USB Port
.........................................................483
Locating the USB Ports................................... 483
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................237 Automatic Cancellation................................... 241
Blocked Sensor................................................... 242
Canceling the Set Speed................................ 240
Changing the Set Speed................................. 240
Detection Issues.................................................. 241
Following a Vehicle........................................... 238
Hilly Condition and Trailer Tow Usage.................................................................. 241
Overriding the Set Speed............................... 240
Resuming the Set Speed................................ 240
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.............238
Setting the Gap Distance............................... 239
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off........................................................................\
241
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On....................................................................... 238
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........243
System Not Available....................................... 242
Using Four-Wheel Drive............................207 4WD Indicator Lights........................................ 207
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Direction Indicator.............................................
106
Door Ajar................................................................ 106
Electronic Locking Differential...................... 106
Engine Coolant Temperature........................ 106
Engine Oil.............................................................. 106
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................. 106
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators.......................... 108
Front Airbag......................................................... 106
Front Fog Lamps................................................ 106
High Beam............................................................ 106
Hill Descent.......................................................... 106
Low Fuel Level..................................................... 106
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................. 106
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control..........107
Service Engine Soon.......................................... 107
Stability Control.................................................. 107
Stability Control Off........................................... 107
Tailgate Ajar.......................................................... 107
Transmission Tow/Haul................................... 107
Wait To Start......................................................... 107
Water In Fuel......................................................... 107
Warning Triangle...........................................316
Washer Fluid Check......................................371
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 381
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 84
Waxing.............................................................382
What Is Automatic High Beam Control.............................................................92
What Is Cruise Control...............................236 Requirements...................................................... 236
What Is the Cabin Air Filter.......................146
What Is Trail Control...................................225
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 417
Wheels and Tires........................................390 General Information......................................... 390
Technical Specifications................................. 428
Windows and Mirrors...................................94
Windshield Washers.....................................85
Windshield Wipers........................................84 Speed Dependent Wipers................................ 84
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades................... 371
Wipers and Washers.....................................84
Wireless Accessory Charger.....................163
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