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Driving Through Water
...............................315
Snow Plowing ...............................................
316
Floor Mats ......................................................
318
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance .................................
320
Hazard Flashers ............................................
321
Fire Extinguisher ...........................................
321
Warning Triangle ..........................................
321
Fuel Shutoff ...................................................
321
Jump Starting the Vehicle ........................
322
Post-Crash Alert System .........................
324
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
324
Towing Points ...............................................
325
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ..............
327
In California (U.S. Only) ...........................
328
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ....................
329
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ......................
330
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
330
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
332
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
332
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
332
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart .........................
334
Changing a Fuse .........................................
340
Maintenance
General Information ..................................
342
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
342
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L ..................
343
Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel .....
344
Under Hood Overview - 7.3L ...................
345Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.2L
........................
346
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel ...........
346
Engine Oil Dipstick - 7.3L .........................
346
Engine Oil Check - 6.2L ............................
346
Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel ................
347
Engine Oil Check - 7.3L .............................
348
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ........................................................................\
350
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
350
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.2L ........................................................................\
.
351
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L Diesel ...........................................................
352
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 7.3L .....
354
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7L Diesel ..........................................................
355
Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L ..................
358
Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel ......
362
Engine Coolant Check - 7.3L ..................
365
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
370
Transfer Case Fluid Check ........................
371
Brake Fluid Check .........................................
371
Power Steering Fluid Check ....................
372
Changing the 12V Battery .........................
373
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................
375
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
376
Fuel Filter - 6.2L ...........................................
376
Checking the Wiper Blades .....................
376
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................
376
Changing a Bulb ...........................................
377
Changing the Engine-Mounted and Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Fuel
Filters - 6.7L Diesel ................................
380
Spring U-Bolt Check - F-600 ................
383
Vehicle Care
General Information ..................................
385
Cleaning Products ......................................
385
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
385
Waxing ............................................................
387
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ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 6.2L
MINA
MAX
B
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 6.7L
DIESEL Minimum.
A
Maximum.
B ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 7.3L Minimum.
A
Nominal.
B
Maximum.
C
ENGINE OIL CHECK - 6.2L
To check the engine oil level consistently
and accurately, do the following:
1. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
2. Run engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
3. Make sure the parking brake is on. Make
sure the transmission is in park (P) or
neutral (N).
4. Switch the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil
pan. Checking the engine oil level too
soon after you switch the engine off
may result in an inaccurate reading.
5. Open the hood. See Opening and
Closing the Hood (page 342).
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. For 6.2L V8 See
Under Hood Overview
(page 343).
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3. Make sure that your vehicle is on level
ground.
4. Switch the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil
pan. Checking the engine oil level too
soon after you switch the engine off
may result in an inaccurate reading.
5. Open the hood. See Opening and
Closing the Hood (page 342).
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. See
Under
Hood Overview (page 344).
7. Replace the dipstick and remove it again to check the oil level. See
Engine Oil Dipstick
(page 346).
8. Make sure that the oil level is between
the maximum and minimum marks. If
the oil level is at the minimum mark,
add oil immediately. See
Capacities
and Specifications (page 450).
9. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
Note: Do not remove the dipstick when the
engine is running.
Note: If the oil level is between the
maximum and minimum marks, the oil level
is acceptable. Do not add oil.
Note: The oil consumption of new engines
reaches its normal level after approximately
3,000 mi (5,000 km)
.
Adding Engine Oil WARNING: Do not remove the filler
cap when the engine is running.
Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
To top up the engine oil level do the
following: 1. Clean the area surrounding the engine
oil filler cap before you remove it.
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap. See Under Hood Overview
(page 344).
Turn it counterclockwise and remove
it.
3. Add engine oil of the proper viscosity and grade that meets Ford
specifications. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 450). You may
have to use a funnel to pour the engine
oil into the opening.
4. Recheck the oil level.
5. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
6. Replace the engine oil filler cap. Turn it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance.
Note: Do not add oil further than the
maximum mark. Oil levels above the
maximum mark may cause engine damage.
Note: Make sure you install the oil filler cap
correctly.
Note: Soak up any spillage with an
absorbent cloth immediately.
Engine lubrication for severe
service operation
The following conditions define severe
operation for which engine operation with
SAE 5W-40 oil which meets Ford
specification, WSS-M2C171-F1, is
recommended. Oil and oil filter change
intervals will be determined by the
Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ as noted
previously.
ENGINE OIL CHECK - 7.3L
To check the engine oil level consistently
and accurately, do the following:
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1.
Make sure the parking brake is on. Make
sure the transmission is in park (P) or
neutral (N).
2. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
3. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
4. Switch the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil
pan. Checking the engine oil level too
soon after you switch the engine off
may result in an inaccurate reading.
5. Open the hood. See Maintenance
(page 342).
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. See
Maintenance
(page 342).
7. Replace the dipstick and remove it again to check the oil level. See
Maintenance
(page 342).
8. Make sure that the oil level is between
the maximum and minimum marks. If
the oil level is at the minimum mark,
add oil immediately. See
Capacities
and Specifications (page 433).
9. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
Note: Do not remove the dipstick when the
engine is running.
Note: If the oil level is between the
maximum and minimum marks, the oil level
is acceptable. Do not add oil.
Note: The oil consumption of new engines
reaches its normal level after approximately
3,000 mi (5,000 km)
.
Adding Engine Oil WARNING: Do not remove the filler
cap when the engine is running. Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
Only use oils certified for gasoline engines
by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
An oil with this trademark symbol
conforms to the current engine and
emission system protection standards and
fuel economy requirements of the
International Lubricants Specification
Advisory Committee (ILSAC).
To top up the engine oil level do the
following:
1. Clean the area surrounding the engine
oil filler cap before you remove it.
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
3. Add engine oil that meets the correct specification.
4. Recheck the oil level.
5. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
6. Replace the engine oil filler cap. Turn it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance.
Note: Do not add oil further than the
maximum mark. Oil levels above the
maximum mark may cause engine damage.
Note: Make sure you install the oil filler cap
correctly.
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Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L
Diesel.............................................................352
Air Filter Restriction Gauge............................ 353
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 7.3L.................................................................354
Changing the Engine-Mounted and Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Fuel
Filters - 6.7L Diesel...................................380
Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Filter.................................................................. 380
Engine-mounted Fuel Filter........................... 383
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter...............................................................350
Engine lubrication for severe service operation......................................................... 350
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password...................................477
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................376
Checking MyKey System Status..............64 MyKey Distance.................................................... 64
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 64
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 64
Checking the Wiper Blades......................376
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................44
Child Restraint Positioning.........................35
Child Safety
......................................................22
General Information............................................ 22
Child Safety Locks..........................................37 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 37
Right-Hand Side................................................... 37
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................390 With King Ranch Edition.................................. 391
Without King Ranch Edition.......................... 390
Cleaning Products.......................................385 Materials............................................................... 385
Cleaning the Engine....................................387
Cleaning the Exhaust - 6.7L Diesel........387
Cleaning the Exterior..................................385 Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 386
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 386
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 386
Stripes or Graphics........................................... 386
Underbody........................................................... 386
Under Hood......................................................... 386
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................390
Cleaning the Interior...................................388 Cleaning the Wheels..................................392
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades
...........................................................388
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................64
Climate............................................................523 Accessing Rear Climate Controls................525
Accessing the Climate Control Menu.........523
Directing the Airflow......................................... 523
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator..........525
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................523
Setting the Temperature................................. 523
Switching Auto Mode On and Off...............523
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off....................................................................... 524
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 524
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 524
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off....................................................................... 525
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 525
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 523
Switching the Climate Controlled Seats On and Off.............................................................. 524
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 524
Switching the Heated Exterior Mirrors On and Off.............................................................. 524
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off....................................................................... 524
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 524
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off.............................................................. 524
Switching the Heated Windshield On and Off....................................................................... 524
Switching the Rear Climate Controlled Seats On and Off.......................................... 525
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 525
Switching the Rear Ventilated Seats On and Off.............................................................. 525
Switching the Ventilated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 525
Climate Control
.............................................142
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VIN
See: Vehicle Identification Number............439
Voice Control...................................................84
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators
...............107
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 107
Adaptive Steering............................................... 107
Anti-Lock Braking System............................... 107
Automatic High Beam...................................... 107
Battery.................................................................... 108
Blind Spot Monitor............................................ 108
Brake System Warning Lamp........................ 108
Check 4X4............................................................ 108
Check Fuel Cap................................................... 108
Cruise Control...................................................... 108
Diesel Engine Brake........................................... 108
Diesel Exhaust Fluid.......................................... 108
Direction Indicator............................................. 109
Door Ajar................................................................ 109
Electronic Locking Differential...................... 109
Engine Coolant Temperature........................ 109
Engine Oil.............................................................. 109
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................. 109
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators............................. 111
Front Airbag......................................................... 109
Front Fog Lamps................................................ 109
High Beam............................................................ 109
Hill Descent.......................................................... 109
Low Fuel Level..................................................... 109
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................. 109
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control..........110
Service Engine Soon........................................... 110
Stability Control................................................... 110
Stability Control Off........................................... 110
Tailgate Ajar........................................................... 110
Transmission Tow/Haul.................................... 110
Wait To Start......................................................... 110
Water In Fuel......................................................... 110
Warning Triangle
...........................................321
Washer Fluid Check....................................376
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 385
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 87
Waxing.............................................................387 What Is Automatic High Beam
Control............................................................95
What Is Cruise Control................................241
What Is the Cabin Air Filter.......................149
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System
............................................................161
What Is Trail Control...................................230
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 422
Wheels and Tires.........................................395 General Information......................................... 395
Technical Specifications.................................. 431
Windows and Mirrors....................................97
Windshield Washers
.....................................88
Windshield Wipers.........................................87
Speed Dependent Wipers................................. 87
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 376
Wipers and Washers.....................................87
Wireless Accessory Charging
...................168
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