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Keyless Entry Keypad Master Access
Code ..............................................................110
Keyless Entry Keypad Personal Access Codes ............................................................
110
Using the Keyless Entry Keypad ...............
111
Keyless Entry Keypad – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
...
111
Easy Entry and Exit
How Does Easy Entry and Exit Work ........................................................................\
..
112
Switching Easy Entry and Exit On and Off ...................................................................
112
Tailgate - Vehicles With: Manual Tailgate
Tailgate Precautions ....................................
113
Opening the Tailgate ...................................
113
Locking and Unlocking the Tailgate .......
113
Removing and Installing the Tailgate ........................................................................\
..
113
Tailgate Step ..................................................
114
Bed Extender ..................................................
115
Tailgate Work Surface .................................
117
Tailgate - Vehicles With: Power Tailgate
Tailgate Precautions ....................................
119
Opening the Tailgate ...................................
119
Closing the Tailgate .....................................
119
Removing and Installing the Tailgate ........................................................................\
.
120
Tailgate Step ...................................................
121
Bed Extender .................................................
122
Tailgate Work Surface ................................
124
Tailgate – Troubleshooting ......................
125
Tailgate - Vehicles With: Remote Release Tailgate
Tailgate Precautions ...................................
127
Opening the Tailgate ...................................
127Removing and Installing the Tailgate
........................................................................\
..
127
Tailgate Step .................................................
128
Bed Extender .................................................
129
Tailgate Work Surface .................................
131
Tailgate – Troubleshooting ......................
132
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ......................
134
Anti-Theft Alarm System .........................
134
Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings .......
135
Security – Troubleshooting .....................
136
Power Running Boards
Power Running Board Precautions .......
138
Power Running Board Settings ..............
138
Power Running Board Kick Switch .......
138
Deploying and Stowing the Power Running Boards ........................................
139
Power Running Boards – Troubleshooting .......................................
139
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column .......................................................
140
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column .......................................................
140
Resetting the Stopping Position - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable
Steering Column .......................................
141
Horn ...................................................................
141
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off - Vehicles With: Heated
Steering Wheel ..........................................
141
Adjustable Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals ..................................
142
Wipers and Washers
Wipers ..............................................................
143
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Switching Air Conditioning On and Off
........................................................................\
..191
Switching Defrost On and Off .................
191
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off ........................................................................\
..
191
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off ........................................................................\
..
191
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off ........................................................
192
Setting the Blower Motor Speed ...........
192
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off ........................................................................\
.
192
Setting the Temperature ..........................
192
Directing the Flow of Air ............................
192
Climate Control Hints ................................
193
Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter ......................
194
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter .................
194
Front Seats
Front Seat Precautions .............................
195
Sitting in the Correct Position .................
195
Manual Seats ................................................
196
Power Seats ..................................................
198
Massage Seats .............................................
201
Heated Seats ................................................
202
Ventilated Seats .........................................
203
Rear Seats
Manual Seats ...............................................
204
Heated Seats ...............................................
205
Rear Occupant Alert System
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System ........................................................................\
207
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work ............................................
207
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions ........................................................................\
207 Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations
........................................................................\
207
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off ................................................
207
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators .......................................................................
208
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible Warnings ...................................................
208
Memory Function
What Is the Memory Function ...............
209
Memory Function Precautions ..............
209
Locating the Memory Function Buttons .......................................................................
209
Saving a Preset Position ..........................
209
Recalling a Preset Position .....................
209
Garage Door Opener
What Is the Garage Door Opener ..........
210
How Does the Garage Door Opener Work ........................................................................\
.
210
Garage Door Opener Precautions .........
210
Garage Door Opener Limitations ..........
210
Programming the Garage Door Opener to Your Hand-Held Transmitter ...........
211
Programming the Garage Door Opener to Your Garage Door Opener Motor
........................................................................\
..
211
Programming the Garage Door Opener to Your Gate Opener Motor ..................
212
Clearing the Garage Door Opener .........
212
Reprogramming the Garage Door Opener ........................................................................\
.
213
Garage Door Opener Radio Frequencies ........................................................................\
.
213
USB Ports
Locating the USB Ports .............................
214
Locating the USB Ports - Raptor ...........
214
Playing Media Using the USB Port ........
214
Charging a Device ........................................
215
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Power Outlet - Vehicles With:
Pickup Bed Power Generator
Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet .........................216
Power Outlet Precautions - Vehicles With: 2kW ...................................................
216
Power Outlet Precautions - Vehicles With: 2.4kW/7.2kW ..................................
217
Locating the Power Outlets .....................
218
Power Outlet Indicators - Vehicles With: 2kW ...............................................................
218
Power Outlet Indicators - Vehicles With: 2.4kW/7.2kW .............................................
219
What Is Utility Idle Mode - Vehicles With: Flip Key ........................................................
219
Switching Utility Idle On and Off - Vehicles With: Flip Key ..........................
219
What Is Generator Mode .........................
220
Switching Generator Mode On and Off ........................................................................\
220
Resetting Ground Fault Detection .......
220
Resetting the Circuit Breaker - Vehicles With: 7.2kW ................................................
221
Power Outlet – Troubleshooting ...........
222
Power Outlet - Vehicles With: 120V Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet ........................
225
Power Outlet Precautions .......................
225
Power Outlet Limitations .........................
225
Locating the Power Outlets ....................
225
Power Outlet Indicators ...........................
226
Power Outlet - Vehicles With: 12V Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet .........................
227
Power Outlet Precautions ........................
227
Locating the Power Outlets ....................
227Center Console Work Surface
Using the Center Console Work Surface
- Vehicles With: Column Shift ............
228
Using the Center Console Work Surface - Vehicles With: Console Shift ...........
229
Center Console Work Surface – Troubleshooting ......................................
230
Wireless Accessory Charger
What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger ........................................................................\
.
231
Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions ........................................................................\
.
231
Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger ........................................................................\
.
231
Charging a Wireless Device ......................
231
Storage
Cup Holders ..................................................
232
Glove Compartment ..................................
232
Under Seat Storage ....................................
233
Glasses Holder .............................................
235
Starting and Stopping the Engine
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Precautions ...............................................
236
Ignition Switch .............................................
236
Push Button Ignition Switch ...................
237
Starting the Engine .....................................
237
Engine Block Heater ..................................
240
Stopping the Engine ...................................
241
Police Engine Idle - Police Responder ........................................................................\
242
Automatic Engine Stop - Vehicles With: Keyless Entry and Push Button Start
........................................................................\
243
Accessing the Passive Key Backup Position ......................................................
244
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Troubleshooting ......................................
244
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Wheel and Tire Information
Locating the Tire label
..............................542
Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................................
542
Information on the Tire Sidewall ..........
543
Glossary of Tire Terminology .................
548
Tire Replacement Requirements .........
549
Using Snow Chains .....................................
551
Using Bead-Lock Wheels - Raptor ......
553
Tire Care
Checking the Tire Pressures ...................
555
Inflating the Tires ........................................
555
Inspecting the Tire for Wear ...................
556
Inspecting the Tire for Damage ............
556
Inspecting the Wheel Valve Stems ......
557
Tire Rotation .................................................
557
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
What Is the Tire Pressure Monitoring System .......................................................
559
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Overview ....................................................
559
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Precautions ..............................................
560
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Limitations ...............................................
560
Viewing the Tire Pressures .......................
561
Resetting Tire Pressure Monitoring System ........................................................
561
Tire Pressure Monitoring System – Troubleshooting .....................................
564
Changing a Road Wheel
Changing a Flat Tire ..................................
566
Wheel Nuts ....................................................
572Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™
........................................................................\
574
Engine Specifications - 3.0L Diesel ......
575
Engine Specifications - 3.3L ...................
576
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ........................................................................\
.
577
Engine Specifications - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ..........................
578
Engine Specifications - 5.0L ...................
579
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™ .....
580
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L Diesel ................
581
Motorcraft Parts - 3.3L .............................
582
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™ .....
583
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™, Raptor ........................................................
584
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ..........................................
585
Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L ............................
586
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 2.7L EcoBoost™ ......................................
587
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 3.0L Diesel ................................................
588
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 3.3L ..............................................................
590
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 3.5L Ecoboost™ .....................................
592
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
.......................................................................
594
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 5.0L .............................................................
596
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 2.7L EcoBoost™ .......
598
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 3.0L Diesel .................
599
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 3.3L ...............................
599
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ......
600
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (HEV) ...........................................
601
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Cooling System Capacity and
Specification - 5.0L ................................601
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 3.5L Ecoboost™,
Raptor, Police Responder ...................
602
Fuel Tank Capacity - Gasoline, Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ...........
603
Fuel Tank Capacity - Diesel ...................
604
Fuel Tank Capacity - Gasoline, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) .........................
605
Fuel Tank Capacity - Raptor ..................
606
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 2.7L EcoBoost™ .......
607
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 3.0L Diesel .................
608
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 3.3L ...............................
609
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 3.5L Ecoboost™ .......
610
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (HEV) ............................................
611
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 5.0L ................................
612
Washer Fluid Specification ......................
612
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Capacity and Specification .............................................
613
Brake Fluid Specification ..........................
613
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity and Specification - 4x4 .................................
614
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity and Specification - Raptor ...........................
615
Front Axle Fluid Capacity and Specification - 4x4 .................................
616
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity and Specification .............................................
616
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity and Specification - Raptor ............................
617
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity and Specification - Police Responder ......
618
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number ...............
619Connected Vehicle
What Is a Connected Vehicle
................
620
Connected Vehicle Requirements .......
620
Connected Vehicle Limitations .............
620
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network .....................................................
620
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network .....................................................
620
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
.
621
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot .........
624
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password ................................
624
Audio System
Audio System Precautions .....................
626
Identifying the Audio Unit .......................
626
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off ........................................................................\
626
Selecting the Audio Source ....................
626
Playing or Pausing the Audio Source ........................................................................\
626
Adjusting the Volume ................................
627
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off ........................................................................\
627
Switching Repeat Mode On and Off ........................................................................\
627
Setting a Memory Preset .........................
627
Muting the Audio .........................................
627
Adjusting the Sound Settings ................
627
Setting the Clock and Date ....................
628
AM/FM Radio ...............................................
628
Switching the Display On and Off .......
629
Digital Radio .................................................
629
Satellite Radio .............................................
630
Audio System – Troubleshooting .........
633
Center Display Overview
Center Display Precautions .....................
637
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Center Display Limitations
......................637
Status Bar ......................................................
637
Feature Bar ...................................................
638
Information On Demand Screen - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Screen ........
639
Rebooting the Center Display ...............
639
Voice Interaction
What is Voice Interaction ........................
640
Setting the Wake Word ...........................
640
Beginning a Voice Interaction ...............
640
Voice Interaction Examples ...................
640
Phone
Phone Precautions ....................................
643
Connecting Your Phone ...........................
643
Phone Menu .................................................
643
Making and Receiving a Phone Call .....
645
Sending and Receiving a Text Message .......................................................................
646
Switching Text Message Notification On and Off .......................................................
647
Bluetooth®
Connecting a Bluetooth® Device ........
648
Playing Media Using Bluetooth® .........
648
Apps
App Precautions .........................................
649
App Requirements ....................................
649
Accessing Apps ...........................................
649
Enabling Apps on an iOS Device ..........
649
Enabling Apps on an Android Device .......................................................................
649
Switching Apple CarPlay On and Off .......................................................................
650
Switching Android Auto On and Off ....
650
Personal Profiles
How Do Personal Profiles Work .............
651Enabling or Disabling Personal Profiles
........................................................................\
.
651
Creating a Personal Profile .....................
652
Linking or Unlinking a Personal Profile to a Remote Control ...................................
652
Navigation
Accessing Navigation ................................
653
Navigation Map Updates .........................
653
Adjusting the Map ......................................
653
Live Traffic .....................................................
653
Setting a Destination ................................
653
Waypoints .....................................................
654
Route Guidance ..........................................
654
Trailer Towing Navigation ........................
655
Vehicle System Updates
Updating the Vehicle Systems Wirelessly .......................................................................
656
Performing a Master Reset .....................
657
Accessories
Accessories ...................................................
658
Auxiliary Switches - Raptor/ Tremor
What Are the Auxiliary Switches ..........
659
Locating the Auxiliary Switches ...........
659
Locating the Auxiliary Switch Wiring .......................................................................
659
Identifying the Auxiliary Switch Wiring .......................................................................
660
Warranty Terms and Conditions - Raptor
Base Warranty ..............................................
661
Ford Protect
What Is Ford Protect .................................
662
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SYMBOLS USED ON YOUR
VEHICLE
These are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle.
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricant
type
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
Brake system
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Electric Parking brake
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
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WARNING: Do not connect
wireless plug-in devices to the data link
connector. Unauthorized third parties
could gain access to vehicle data and
impair the performance of safety related
systems. Only allow repair facilities that
follow our service and repair instructions
to connect their equipment to the data
link connector.
We respect your privacy and are
committed to protecting it. The
information contained in this manual was
correct at the time of publication, but as
technology rapidly changes, we
recommend that you visit the local Ford
website for the latest information.
Your vehicle has electronic control units
that have data recording functionality and
the ability to permanently or temporarily
store data. This data could include
information on the condition and status of
your vehicle, vehicle maintenance
requirements, events and malfunctions.
The types of data that can be recorded are
described in this section. Some of the data
recorded is stored in event logs or error
logs.
Note: Error logs are reset following a service
or repair.
Note: We may provide information in
response to requests from law enforcement,
other government authorities and third
parties acting with lawful authority or
through a legal process. Such information
could be used by them in legal proceedings.
Data recorded includes, for example:
• Operating states of system
components, for example fuel level,
tire pressure and battery charge level.
• Vehicle and component status, for
example wheel speed, deceleration,
lateral acceleration and seatbelt
status. •
Events or errors in essential systems,
for example headlamps and brakes.
• System responses to driving situations,
for example airbag deployment and
stability control.
• Environmental conditions, for example
temperature.
Some of this data, when used in
combination with other information, for
example an accident report, damage to a
vehicle or eyewitness statements, could
be associated with a specific person.
Services That We Provide
If you use our services, we collect and use
data, for example account information,
vehicle location and driving characteristics,
that could identify you. We transmit this
data through a dedicated, protected
connection. We only collect and use data
to enable your use of our services to which
you have subscribed, with your consent or
where permitted by law. For additional
information, see the terms and conditions
of the services to which you have
subscribed.
For additional information about our
privacy policy, refer to the local Ford
website.
Services That Third Parties
Provide
We recommend that you review the terms
and conditions and data privacy
information for any services equipped with
your vehicle or to which you subscribe. We
take no responsibility for services that third
parties provide.
Where equipped, SiriusXM with 360L could
use the modem. To disable, turn off the
SiriusXM with 360L or Vehicle Connectivity
setting. See Enabling and Disabling the
Modem
(page 620).
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