
Note:
Vehicles with an automatic
transmission do not have a bar for gear
shifting.
Viewing the Trip Summary
1. Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select MyView.
2. Select
Eco Coach.
Efficient Drive Mode
What Is Efficient Drive Mode
Efficient drive mode is a predictive coach
that provides near real-time traffic
information to help you drive more
efficiently by releasing the accelerator
pedal.
Switching Efficient Drive Mode On and
Off
1. Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select
Driver
Assist..
2. Select
Eco Coach.
3. Switch
Eco Advice on and off.
Displaying the Efficient Drive Mode
1. Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select
Driver
Assist..
The display ring can provide information
about speed limit, freeway ramp, slope,
curve, crosswalk, etc.
Efficient Drive Mode Indicator It indicates that you have to
slowly decelerate. Trip Summary
The calculated trip summary is shown as
five colored bars. The bars travel from left
to right as the calculated efficiency levels
increase. The bars indicate the average
efficiency level for acceleration,
deceleration, speed, gear shifting and
compliance score during the total distance
traveled by your vehicle for both last and
current trips.
Note:
Vehicles with an automatic
transmission do not have a bar for gear
shifting.
Viewing the trip summary
1. Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select
MyView.
2. Select
Eco Coach.
3. Switch the engine off.
4. Press the
OK button.
STEERING
Electric Power Steering WARNING:
The electric power
steering system has diagnostic checks
that continuously monitor the system. If
a fault is detected, a message displays
in the information display. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Switch the ignition off. After at least 10
seconds, switch the ignition on and
watch the information display for a
steering system warning message. If a
steering system warning message
returns, have the system checked as
soon as possible.
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WARNING: If the system detects
an error, you may not feel a difference in
the steering, however a serious condition
may exist. Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible. Failure to do so may
result in loss of steering control.
Your vehicle has an electric power steering
system, there is no fluid reservoir, no
maintenance is required.
If your vehicle loses electrical power while
you are driving, electric power steering
assistance is lost. The steering system still
operates and you can steer your vehicle
manually. Manually steering your vehicle
requires more effort.
Extreme continuous steering may increase
the effort required for you to steer your
vehicle, this increased effort prevents
overheating and permanent damage to
the steering system. You do not lose the
ability to steer your vehicle manually.
Typical steering and driving maneuvers
allow the system to cool and return to
normal operation. Steering Tips
If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:
•
Correct tire pressures.
• Uneven tire wear.
• Loose or worn suspension
components.
• Loose or worn steering components.
• Improper vehicle alignment.
Note: A high crown in the road or high
crosswinds may also make the steering
seem to wander or pull.
Adaptive Learning
(If Equipped)
The electronic power steering system
adaptive learning helps correct road
irregularities and improves overall handling
and steering feel. It communicates with
the brake system to help operate
advanced stability control and accident
avoidance systems. Additionally, whenever
the battery is disconnected or a new
battery installed, you must drive your
vehicle a short distance before the system
relearns the strategy and reactivates all
systems.
Steering Information Messages Description
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Stop your vehicle as soon
as it is safe to do so. You continue to have full steering but
you need to exert greater force on the steering wheel. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Steering Fault Service
Now
Steering Loss Stop
Safely
Steering Assist Fault
Service Required
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Description
Level of Functionality
When activated, a warning lamp flashes and an audible
warning sounds.
Alert
The system is designed to help reduce the impact speed by
preparing the brakes for rapid braking. The system does not
automatically apply the brakes. If you press the brake pedal,
the system could apply additional braking up to maximum
braking force, even if you lightly press the brake pedal.
Brake support
The system is designed to apply the brakes if it detects a
crash is imminent. This may help reduce impact or avoid the
crash.
Active braking
Switching Active Braking On and
Off
1. Using the information display controls on the steering wheel, select Driver
Assist..
2. Select
Pre-Collision Assist.
3. Switch
Active Braking on or off.
Distance Alert
(If Equipped)
A warning lamp illuminates if the distance
to the vehicle ahead is small.
Note: The warning lamp does not
illuminate if cruise control or adaptive cruise
control is active. Adjusting the Sensitivity of Distance
Alert
1. Using the information display controls
on the steering wheel, select
Driver
Assist..
2. Select
Pre-Collision Assist.
3. Select
Alert Sensitivity.
4. Select a setting and press the
OK
button.
Distance Indication
(If Equipped)
A graphical indication displays the time
gap to vehicles ahead of you traveling in
the same direction.
Note: The graphic does not display if you
switch on cruise control or adaptive cruise
control. Time Gap
Distance Gap
Distance Indic-
ator Color
System Sensit-
ivity
Vehicle Speed
Greater than 0.9seconds.
Greater than
82.0 ft (25 m)
.
Gray.
Normal.
62 mph
(100 km/h)
0.6-0.9
seconds.
55.8–82.0 ft
(17 –25 m)
Yellow.
Less than 0.6seconds.
Less than
55.8 ft (17 m)
.
Red.
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Switching Distance Indication On and
Off
1. Using the information display controls
on the steering wheel, select Driver
Assist..
2. Select
Pre-Collision Assist.
3. Switch
Distance Indication on or off.
Pre-Collision Assist System
Sensors The camera is mounted behind the interior
mirror. The radar sensor is behind the front grille
below the license plate.
Note:
Keep the sensors free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt.
Note: Do not clean the sensors with sharp
objects.
Note: If your vehicle sustains damage
leaving the sensors misaligned, this may
cause inaccurate measurements or false
alerts.
Blocked sensors could affect system
accuracy. A message may appear in the
information display.
Pre-Collision Assist Warning Lamp It illuminates if your vehicle
rapidly approaches another
vehicle, to warn you of the risk of
a crash with the vehicle in front of you.
It could illuminate red if the distance to the
vehicle ahead is small.
It illuminates amber when you switch the
system off or if the system is not available.
Pre-Collision Assist Information Messages Action
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Pre-Collision Assist Not
Available
The sensors are dirty. Clean the sensors. If the message
continues to appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Pre-Collision Assist Not
Available Sensor Blocked
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Maximum
LoadedTrailer
Weight lb
(kg) 1
Maximum
GCWR lb (kg)
Rear
Wheels
Final
Drive
Ratio
Engine
4,800 (2,177)
10,600
(4,808)
Single Rear
Wheels.
3.31
2.0L EcoBlue.
4,800 (2,177)
10,600
(4,808)
Dual Rear
Wheels.
3.31
2.0L EcoBlue.
7,500 (3,402)
13,500 (6,123)
Single Rear
Wheels.
3.73
2.0L EcoBlue.
7,500 (3,402)
13,500 (6,123)
Dual Rear
Wheels.
3.73
2.0L EcoBlue.
5,300 (2,404)
10,800
(4,899)
Single Rear
Wheels.
3.73
3.5L Duratec.
5,300 (2,404)
10,800
(4,899)
Dual Rear
Wheels.
3.73
3.5L Duratec.
6,600 (2,994)
12,000 (5,443)
Single Rear
Wheels.
4.10
3.5L Duratec.
6,600 (2,994)
12,000 (5,443)
Dual Rear
Wheels.
4.10
3.5L Duratec.
5,800 (2,631)
11,200 (5,080)
Single Rear
Wheels.
3.31
3.5L
EcoBoost™.
7,100 (3,221)
12,600 (5,715)
Single Rear
Wheels.
3.73
3.5L
EcoBoost™.
7,300 (3,311)
13,000 (5,897)
Dual Rear
Wheels.
3.73
3.5L
EcoBoost™.
7,500 (3,402)
15,000
(6,804)
Dual Rear
Wheels.
3.73
3.5L
EcoBoost™.
2
1 Calculated with SAE J2807 method.
2 Vehicles with the gross vehicle weight rating of 11,000lbs (4,990kg).
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Maximum
LoadedTrailer
Weight lb
(kg) 1
Maximum
GCWR lb (kg)
Rear
Wheels
Final
Drive
Ratio
Engine
3,700 (1,678)
10,600
(4,808)
Single Rear
Wheels.
3.31
2.0L EcoBlue.
3,700 (1,678)
10,600
(4,808)
Dual Rear
Wheels.
3.31
2.0L EcoBlue.
4,200 (1,905)
11,200 (5,080)
Single Rear
Wheels.
3.73
2.0L EcoBlue.
4,200 (1,905)
11,200 (5,080)
Dual Rear
Wheels.
3.73
2.0L EcoBlue.
4,600 (2,087)
10,800
(4,899)
Single Rear
Wheels.
3.73
3.5L Duratec.
4,600 (2,087)
10,800
(4,899)
Dual Rear
Wheels.
3.73
3.5L Duratec.
4,500 (2,041)
11,200 (5,080)
Single Rear
Wheels.
4.10
3.5L Duratec.
4,500 (2,041)
11,200 (5,080)
Dual Rear
Wheels.
4.10
3.5L Duratec.
4,500 (2,041)
11,200 (5,080)
Single Rear
Wheels.
3.31
3.5L
EcoBoost™.
4,500 (2,041)
11,200 (5,080)
Dual Rear
Wheels.
3.31
3.5L
EcoBoost™.
4,400 (1,996)
11,200 (5,080)
Single Rear
Wheels.
3.73
3.5L
EcoBoost™.
4,400 (1,996)
11,200 (5,080)
Dual Rear
Wheels.
3.73
3.5L
EcoBoost™.
1 Calculated with SAE J2807 method.
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The controller shows gain setting, output bar graph and the trailer connectivity
status in the information display as follows:
Action and Description
Message
Displays the current gain setting during a given ignition cycle
and when adjusting the gain setting. This also displays if you
use the manual control lever or make gain adjustments with
no trailer connected.
Trailer Brake
Gain:
No Trailer
Displays when you press your vehicle's brake pedal, or upon
use of the manual control lever. Bar indicators illuminate in
the information display to indicate the amount of power going
to the trailer brakes relative to the brake pedal or manual
control input. One bar indicates the least amount of output;
six bars indicate maximum output.
Trailer Brake
Gain:
Output:
Displays when the system senses a correct trailer wiring
connection during a given ignition cycle. For example a trailer
with electric trailer brakes.
Trailer Connected
Displays when the system senses a trailer connection and
then a disconnection, either intentional or unintentional,
during a given ignition cycle, this is accompanied by a single
audible tone. It also displays if a vehicle or trailer-wiring fault
occurs causing the trailer to appear disconnected. This
message can also display if you use the manual control lever
without a trailer connected.
Trailer Disconnected
Procedure for Adjusting the Gain Setting
The gain setting sets the trailer brake
controller for the specific towing condition.
You should change the setting as towing
conditions change. Changes to towing
conditions include trailer load, vehicle load,
road conditions and weather.
The gain should be set to provide the
maximum trailer braking assistance while
making sure the trailer wheels do not lock
when using the brakes. Locked trailer
wheels may lead to trailer instability.
Note: Only carry out this procedure in a
traffic-free environment at speeds of
approximately 20-25 mph (30-40 km/h). 1.
Make sure the trailer brakes are in good
working condition, functioning normally
and correctly adjusted. See a trailer
dealer if necessary.
2. Hook up the trailer and make the electrical connections according to the
trailer manufacturer's instructions.
3. Use the gain adjustment + and -
buttons to increase or decrease the
gain setting to the desired starting
point. A gain setting of six is a good
starting point for heavier loads.
4. In a traffic-free environment, tow the trailer on a dry, level surface at a speed
of 20-25 mph (30-40 km/h) and slide
the manual control lever completely.
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5. If the trailer wheels lock, indicated by
squealing tires, reduce the gain setting.
If the trailer wheels turn freely, increase
the gain setting. Repeat steps four and
five until the gain setting is at a point just below trailer wheel lock. If towing
a heavier trailer, trailer wheel lock may
not be attainable even with the
maximum gain setting of 10.
System Warning Messages Action and Description
Message
Displays in response to faults sensed by the trailer brake
controller, accompanied by a single tone. If this message
appears, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible
for diagnosis and repair. The controller may still function, but
performance may be degraded.
Trailer Brake Module
Fault
Displays when there is a short circuit on the electric brake
output wire. If the message displays, accompanied by a single
tone, with no trailer connected, the problem is with your
vehicle wiring between the trailer brake controller and the 7-
pin connector. If the message only displays with a trailer
connected, the problem is with the trailer wiring. Consult a
trailer dealer for assistance. This can be a short to ground,
for example a chaffed wire, short to voltage, for example a
pulled pin on trailer emergency breakaway battery or the
trailer brakes may be drawing too much current.
Wiring Fault on Trailer
Note: An authorized dealer can diagnose the trailer brake controller to determine exactly
which trailer fault has occurred. However, the Ford Warranty does not cover this diagnosis
if the fault is with the trailer.
Points to Remember
• Do not attempt removal of the trailer
brake controller without consulting the
Workshop Manual. Damage to the unit
may result.
• Adjust gain setting before using the
trailer brake controller for the first time.
• Adjust gain setting, using the procedure
above, whenever road, weather and
trailer or vehicle loading conditions
change from when the gain was initially
set. •
Only use the manual control lever for
correct adjustment of the gain during
trailer setup. Misuse, such as
application during trailer sway, could
cause instability of trailer or tow
vehicle.
• Avoid towing in adverse weather
conditions. The trailer brake controller
does not provide anti-lock control of
the trailer wheels. Trailer wheels can
lock up on slippery surfaces, resulting
in instability of trailer or tow vehicle.
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