At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
1
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect front axle and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-
joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.
** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. Brake fluid maintenance
1
Change the brake fluid. 2
Every 3 years
1 Perform this maintenance item every 3 years. Do not exceed the designated time for
the interval.
2 Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer. Other maintenance items
1
Replace cabin air filter.
Every
20,000 mi
(32,000 km)
Torque rear axle U-bolts to specification.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km) Replace engine air filter.
Change engine coolant.2
At
200,000 mi
(320,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every
100,000 mi
(160,000 km) Inspect accessory drive belt(s). 3
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Every
150,000 mi
(240,000 km) Change front axle fluid.
Change rear axle fluid.
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Other maintenance items
1
Change the transfer case fluid. 4
Replace accessory drive belt(s).
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil
and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 Initial replacement at ten years or
200,000 mi (320,000 km), then every five years or
100,000 mi (160,000 km).
3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
4 Four-wheel drive only.
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily
in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the oil
change required message appearing in the
information display.
•
Example 1
: The message appears at
28,750 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The message does not
appear, but the odometer reads
30,000 mi (48,000 km) (for example,
the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was
reset at
25,000 mi (40,000 km)).
Perform the engine air filter
replacement. Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Scheduled
Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)
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which are known to the State of
California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other
reproductive harm. To minimize
exposure, avoid breathing
exhaust, do not idle the engine
except as necessary, service your
vehicle in a well-ventilated area
and wear gloves or wash your
hands frequently when servicing
your vehicle. For more
information go to
www
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WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals and related
accessories contain lead and
lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash your
hands after handling
.
PERCHLORATE
Certain components in your vehicle such
as airbag modules, seatbelt pretensioners
and remote control batteries may contain
perchlorate material. Special handling
may apply for service or vehicle end of life
disposal.
For more information visit:
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. REPLACEMENT PARTS
RECOMMENDATION
We have built your vehicle to the highest
standards using quality parts. We
recommend that you demand the use of
genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts
whenever your vehicle requires scheduled
maintenance or repair. You can clearly
identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts
by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or
Motorcraft branding on the parts or their
packaging.
Scheduled Maintenance and
Mechanical Repairs
One of the best ways for you to make sure
that your vehicle provides years of service
is to have it maintained in line with our
recommendations using parts that
conform to the specifications detailed in
this Owner
’s Manual.
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meet
or exceed these specifications.
Collision Repairs
We hope that you never experience a
collision, but accidents happen sometimes.
Genuine Ford replacement collision parts
meet our stringent requirements for fit,
finish, structural integrity, corrosion
protection and dent resistance. During
vehicle development we validate that
these parts deliver the intended level of
protection as a whole system. A great way
to know for sure you are getting this level
of protection is to use genuine Ford
replacement collision parts.
Warranty on Replacement Parts
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement
parts are the only replacement parts that
benefit from a Ford Warranty.
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C
California Proposition 65 - United States
of America..................................................458
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................358
Air Conditioning System................................. 358
Brake System....................................................... 361
Engine.................................................................... 359
Engine Coolant................................................... 360
Fuel Tank................................................................ 361
Grease.................................................................... 362
Locks...................................................................... 362
Rear Axle............................................................... 362
Washer Reservoir................................................ 361
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................363
Air Conditioning System................................. 363
Brake System....................................................... 367
Engine.................................................................... 364
Engine Coolant................................................... 366
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 366
Grease....................................................................368
Locks...................................................................... 368
Rear Axle............................................................... 367
Washer Reservoir............................................... 366
Capacities and Specifications................352
Cargo Lamps.................................................106 Switching the Cargo Lamps Off................... 106
Switching the Cargo Lamps On.................... 106
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 303
Catalytic Converter - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................159
On-Board Diagnostics System..................... 160
Changing a Bulb..........................................296 Front Clearance Lamp..................................... 298
Headlamp............................................................ 296
High Mounted Stoplamps.............................. 299
Interior Lamp....................................................... 299
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 299
Reading Lamps.................................................. 300
Rear Lamps......................................................... 298
Side Direction Indicator................................... 298
Sun Visor Mirror Lamp.................................... 300
Changing a Fuse
...........................................276
Fuses....................................................................... 276Changing a Road Wheel...........................339
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 340
Front Jacking Points......................................... 345
Installing a Road Wheel.................................. 348
Locking Lug Nuts................................................ 341
Rear Jacking Points........................................... 345
Removing a Road Wheel................................ 348
Removing a Wheel Trim.................................. 346
Stowing the Wheel and Vehicle Jack.........350
Vehicle Jack......................................................... 344
Vehicles With a Spare Wheel......................... 341
Changing the 12V Battery.........................290 Removing the Battery....................................... 291
Replacing the Battery....................................... 292
Changing the Engine Air Filter................284
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter...............................................................283
Engine Lubrication for Severe Service Operation......................................................... 283
Changing the Front Wiper Blades
.........295
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password...................................375
Checking MyKey System Status
...............74
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................294
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................49
Child Restraint Positioning.........................39
Child Safety
.......................................................19
General Information............................................. 19
Child Safety Locks..........................................41 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 42
Right-Hand Side................................................... 42
Cigar Lighter
...................................................140
Cleaning Products.......................................302
Cleaning the Engine
...................................304
Cleaning the Exterior..................................303 Body Paintwork Preservation....................... 304
Cleaning the Chrome Trim............................. 303
Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 303
Cleaning the Rear Window............................ 303
Sliding Door Tracks........................................... 304
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
.........................307
Cleaning the Interior...................................305 Fabric, Carpets, Cloth Seats, Headliners
and Floor Mats.............................................. 305
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Instrument Cluster Screens, LCD Screens
and Radio Screens....................................... 306
Leather Interior................................................... 306
Mirrors.................................................................... 307
Rear Windows..................................................... 307
Seatbelts.............................................................. 306
Storage Compartments, Cup Holders and Ashtrays............................................................ 307
Suede Micro Fiber Fabric................................ 306
Cleaning the Wheels..................................308
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................305
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................73
Climate Control.............................................122
Closing the Sliding Door.............................80
Closing the Sliding Door From Inside Your
Vehicle................................................................ 80
Closing the Sliding Door From Outside Your Vehicle.................................................................. 81
Closing the Sliding Door With the Remote Control................................................................ 84
Cold Weather Precautions.......................246
Connected Vehicle
........................................371
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network............................................................. 371
Connected Vehicle Data - Vehicles With: Modem.............................................................16
Connected Vehicle Limitations................371
Connected Vehicle Requirements..........371
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: Modem............................372
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: SYNC/SYNC 3..............373
Connecting a Bluetooth® Device - Vehicles Without: SYNC
........................380
Pairing a Device................................................. 380
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network.........................................................371
Connecting FordPass to the Modem...........371
Enabling and Disabling the Modem.............371
What Is the Modem............................................ 371
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network........................................................372
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check........................... 285
Crash and Breakdown Information.......255 Post-Crash Alert System................................ 255
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......59 Creating a MyKey.............................................71
MyKey Information Messages........................... 71
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot...........375 Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi
Hotspot............................................................. 375
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name and Password.......................................................... 375
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................216 Cross Traffic Alert behavior when trailer is
attached............................................................ 218
Cross Traffic Alert Indicator............................ 218
Cross Traffic Alert Information Messages.......................................................... 218
Cross Traffic Alert System Limitations........................................................ 217
Cross Traffic Alert System Sensors..............217
Switching the System On and Off...............218
Using Cross Traffic Alert................................... 216
Cruise Control
................................................198
Principle of Operation...................................... 198
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 198
Customer Assistance.................................256
Customer Information
...............................454
D
Data Privacy
......................................................14
Services That Third Parties Provide...............14
Services That We Provide.................................. 14
Daytime Running Lamps...........................102 Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)...................................... 102
Type 2 - Configurable........................................ 102
Declaration of Conformity
.......................489
Radio Frequency Statement........................ 489
Direction Indicators
.....................................105
Direction Indicator.............................................. 105
Switching the Direction Indicators On and Off....................................................................... 105
Doors and Locks.............................................76
Drive Belt Routing - Vehicles With: Dual Generators...................................................301
Drive Belt Routing - Vehicles With: Single Generator.....................................................301
Drive Control..................................................226 Selectable Drive Modes.................................. 226
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Tow Hitch..............................................................
240
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 240
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 244
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 239
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 244
Event Data.........................................................15
Export Unique Options.............................460
Exterior Mirrors
..............................................108
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................. 109
Power Exterior Mirrors...................................... 108
Power Folding Mirrors....................................... 108
F
Fan See: Engine Cooling Fan................................. 285
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................44 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 45
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................44
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 339
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................. 312
Floor Mats
.......................................................247
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps...................................... 104
Ford Credit.....................................................256 US Only.................................................................. 256
Ford Protect..................................................444 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 445
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................. 444
Front Fog Lamps
..........................................104
Front Fog Lamp Indicator................................ 105
Switching the Front Fog Lamps On or Off....................................................................... 104
Front Parking Aid...........................................187 Front Parking Aid Information
Messages.......................................................... 189
Object Distance Indicator............................... 188
Front View Camera.....................................225 Using the Front View Camera....................... 226
Front Wiper Blades See: Changing the Front Wiper Blades......295
Fuel and Refueling........................................151
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................153
Fuel Filter
........................................................294 Fuel Quality - E85..........................................151
Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles.............................................................. 151
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................. 152
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................153 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 153
Fuel Shutoff
..................................................250
Ignition Switch.................................................... 250
Keyless Starting................................................... 251
Fuse Box Locations
.....................................263
Body Control Module....................................... 263
Driver Compartment Fuse Box..................... 263
Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 263
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............263
Pre-fuse Box........................................................ 263
Fuses................................................................263
Fuse Specification Chart..........................264 Body Control Module......................................... 271
Driver Compartment Fuse Box..................... 267
Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 264
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............273
Pre-fuse Box......................................................... 275
G
Gauges..............................................................110 Automatic Transmission Position
Indicators............................................................ 111
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............111
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 111
Information Display............................................ 110
Instrument Cluster.............................................. 110
Speedometer......................................................... 111
Tachometer........................................................... 110
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................... 161
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................63
General Maintenance Information
.......446
Multi-point Inspection..................................... 448
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 447
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 446
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 446
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?.................................................... 446
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................259
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Getting the Services You Need...............256
Away From Home.............................................. 256
H
Hazard Flashers...........................................250
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 293
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp.......................... 295
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 126
Head Restraints.............................................126 Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 127
Installing the Head Restraint ......................... 127
Removing the Head Restraint........................ 127
Heated Exterior Mirrors - Vehicles With: Heated Rear Window...............................124
Heated Exterior Mirrors - Vehicles Without: Heated Rear Window............124
Heated Rear Window..................................124
Heated Seats
..................................................135
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 122
Hill Start Assist...............................................171 Hill Start Assist Information
Messages........................................................... 172
Switching Hill Start Assist On or Off.............171
Using Hill Start Assist......................................... 171
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................123
Defogging or Clearing the Windshield of Thin Ice............................................................... 124
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................. 123
General Hints........................................................ 123
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 123
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 123
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........123
Recommended Settings for Heating...........123
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................170
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........278
How Does 911 Assist Work...........................61
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work
...............................................136 I
Ignition Switch...............................................144
In California (U.S. Only).............................257
Information Displays....................................115
General Information........................................... 115
Installing Child Restraints............................21 Child Safety Restraint.......................................... 21
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 21
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)............................................ 23
Using Tether Straps............................................ 30
Instrument Cluster........................................110
Instrument Lighting Dimmer....................102
Interior Air Quality
.........................................125
Interior Lamps - Van...................................105 Courtesy Lamp Function................................. 105
Switching the Courtesy Lamps On and Off....................................................................... 105
Switching the Front Map Reading Lamps On and Off....................................................... 105
Interior Mirror.................................................109
Introduction........................................................9
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................251 Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 252
Jump Starting...................................................... 253
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 251
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 253
K
Keyless Entry
....................................................87
Keyless Entry Settings........................................ 87
Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting................... 88
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Using Keyless Entry.................................................... 88
Master Access Code............................................ 87
Keyless Entry Settings
..................................87
Clearing All Personal Access Codes..............87
Creating Personal Access Codes.................... 87
Reprogramming the Unlocking Function.............................................................. 87
Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting.............88 Keyless Entry – Frequently Asked
Questions........................................................... 88
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System Settings..................................................
195
Using the Rear View Camera......................... 194
Recommended Towing Weights - Chassis Cab/Crew Van/Cutaway/
Van.................................................................235
Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight for Your Vehicle............................... 237
Recommended Towing Weights - M2 Bus..................................................................237
Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight for Your Vehicle.............................. 239
Reduced Engine Performance................246
Refueling..........................................................155 System Warnings............................................... 156
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery Has Run Out of
Charge
............................................................178
Releasing the Parking Brake.....................174
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)......................65
Changing the Remote Control Battery........66
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 65
Locating Your Vehicle......................................... 66
Programming a New Remote Control.........66
Switching the Panic Alarm On and Off........67
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Power Sliding Door...................................................67
Changing the Remote Control Battery.........67
Locating Your Vehicle......................................... 68
Remote Control Information Messages........................................................... 69
Remote Control - Vehicles Without: Passive Anti-Theft System
(PATS).............................................................64
Changing the Remote Control Battery........64
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 64
Locating Your Vehicle......................................... 65
Programming a New Remote Control.........64
Switching the Panic Alarm On and Off........................................................................\
. 65
Remotely Starting and Stopping the Vehicle...........................................................120
Remote Start Limitations..........................120
Remote Start
.................................................120
Remote Start Settings................................120
Climate Control Settings................................. 120
Heated Seat Settings......................................... 121
Setting the Remote Start Duration...............121 Removing a Headlamp..............................295
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............308
Replacement Parts
Recommendation....................................459
Collision Repairs................................................ 459
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.............................................................. 459
Warranty on Replacement Parts.................459
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................69
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter...................125
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................262
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................261
Resetting the Power Sliding Door...........84
Restarting the Engine.................................148
Roadside Assistance
..................................249
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance....................................................... 250
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance................................... 249
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance................................... 249
Roadside Emergencies..............................249
Roof Racks and Load Carriers - Bus
..................................................................228
Roof Racks and Load Carriers - Van.................................................................228
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 247
Running Out of Fuel.....................................153 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 154
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 154
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................58
Safety Precautions........................................151
Scheduled Maintenance
..........................446
Seatbelt Extensions......................................49
Seatbelt Height Adjustment
.....................46
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................47
Belt-Minder™........................................................ 47
Seatbelts...........................................................43 Principle of Operation........................................ 43
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