Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec
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Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ........................................................................\
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281
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec ........
282
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ........................................................................\
282
Engine Oil Check .........................................
282
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ........................................................................\
283
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
284
Changing the Engine Air Filter ...............
284
Engine Cooling Fan ....................................
285
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
285
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
289
Brake Fluid Check ......................................
290
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
290
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................
293
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
294
Fuel Filter .......................................................
294
Checking the Wiper Blades ....................
294
Changing the Front Wiper Blades ........
295
Removing a Headlamp .............................
295
Changing a Bulb .........................................
296
Drive Belt Routing - Vehicles With: Dual Generators .................................................
301
Drive Belt Routing - Vehicles With: Single Generator ...................................................
301
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products ......................................
302
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
303
Waxing ...........................................................
304
Cleaning the Engine ..................................
304
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
305
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
305
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ......................
307
Repairing Minor Paint Damage .............
308Cleaning the Wheels
.................................
308
Vehicle Storage ...........................................
308
Body Styling Kits ..........................................
310
Wheels and Tires
General Information ....................................
311
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit .....................
312
Tire Care ..........................................................
315
Using Winter Tires ......................................
332
Using Snow Chains ....................................
333
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..........
334
Changing a Road Wheel ..........................
339
Lug Nuts .........................................................
350
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec ........................................................................\
352
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ........................................................................\
353
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec ............
354
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™ .....
355
Vehicle Identification Number ...............
356
Transmission Code Designation ............
357
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec .......................................................
358
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ...............................................
363
Bulb Specification Chart .........................
369
Connected Vehicle
What Is a Connected Vehicle ...................
371
Connected Vehicle Requirements .........
371
Connected Vehicle Limitations ...............
371
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network .......................................................
371
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network ......................................................
372
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: Modem ..........................
372
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Note:
The brightness of the daytime running
lamps may decrease when the front fog
lamps are switched on.
Front Fog Lamp Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the front fog lamps on.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Switching the Direction Indicators
On and Off Push the lever up or down to switch the
direction indicators on.
Note:
Tap the lever up or down to make the
direction indicators flash three times.
Set the lever to the middle position to
switch the direction indicators off.
Direction Indicator Flashes when you switch the
direction indicators on.
Note: An increase in the rate of flashing
warns of a failed indicator bulb. INTERIOR LAMPS - VAN
Switching the Courtesy Lamps On
and Off Fully press the button on the
overhead console to switch the
courtesy lamps on.
Fully press the button on the
overhead console to switch the
courtesy lamps off.
Courtesy Lamp Function
When you switch the courtesy lamp
function on, the courtesy lamps turn on if:
• You open a door.
• You press the unlock button on the
remote control.
• You switch the ignition off.
Switching the Courtesy Lamp Function
On Set the switch to the middle position.
Switching the Front Map Reading
Lamps On and Off
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ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
If your vehicle has been involved in a crash,
have the aim of the headlamp beam
checked by an authorized dealer.
Headlamp Aiming Target
8 ft (2.4 m)
A
Ground to the center of the
headlamp low beam bulb
B
25 ft (7.6 m)
C
Horizontal reference line
D
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
1. Park your vehicle on level ground approximately 25 ft (7.6 m) from a wall
or screen.
2. Measure the distance from the ground
to the center of the headlamp low
beam bulb and mark an
8 ft (2.4 m)
long horizontal reference line on the
wall or screen at this height. Note:
There may be an identifying mark on
the lens to help you locate the center of the
bulb.
Note: To see a clearer light pattern while
adjusting one headlamp, you may want to
block the light from the other headlamp.
3. Switch on the low beam headlamps and open the hood. 4. On the wall or screen you will observe
a flat zone of high intensity light
located at the top of the beam pattern.
If the top edge of the flat zone of high
intensity light is not on the horizontal
reference line, adjust the aim of the
headlamp beam.
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Note:
When you install the headlamp, make
sure that you correctly attach the electrical
connector.
Note: When you install the headlamp, make
sure that you correctly engage its locating
points.
CHANGING A BULB WARNING: Switch the lamps and
the ignition off. Failure to do so could
result in serious personal injury. WARNING:
Lamps and associated
components become hot when in use.
Let them cool down before you remove
them.
Use the correct specification bulb. See
Bulb Specification Chart
(page 369).
The following instructions describe how to
remove the bulbs. To install, reverse the
removal procedure.
Note: LED lamps are not serviceable.
Contact an authorized dealer. Headlamp Parking lamp and direction
indicator lamp.
A
Headlamp high beam.
B
Headlamp low beam and
daytime running lamp.
C
Side marker lamp.
D
Note: You may have to remove a cover to
gain access to the bulb.
Side Marker Lamp 1. Remove the headlamp. See
Removing a Headlamp
(page 295).
2. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
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Lamp
1. Remove the headlamp. See
Removing a Headlamp (page 295).
2. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
Headlamp Low Beam and Daytime
Running Lamp 1. Remove the headlamp. See
Removing a Headlamp
(page 295).
2. Carefully remove the cover.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
Note: Do not touch the bulb glass. Note:
You cannot separate the bulb from
the bulb holder.
Headlamp High Beam 1. Remove the headlamp. See
Removing a Headlamp
(page 295).
2. Carefully remove the cover.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
Note: Do not touch the bulb glass.
Note: You cannot separate the bulb from
the bulb holder.
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps
These lamps operate at a high voltage.
Contact an authorized dealer if they fail.
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Front Clearance Lamp (If Equipped)
1. Carefully remove the lamp.
2.
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out. Side Direction Indicator (If Equipped) 1. Remove the large mirror glass. Tilt the
mirror glass fully up, pull the mirror
glass toward you from the bottom.
2. Remove the small mirror glass. Tilt the
mirror glass fully down, pull the mirror
glass toward you from the top.
3. Remove the screws.
4. Remove the lamp lens.
5. Remove the bulb.
Rear Lamps 1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the lamp.
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Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it. Tail and brake lamp.
A
Reversing lamp.
B
Rear clearance lamp.
C
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight
out.
High Mounted Stoplamps
This is not a serviceable item, contact an
authorized dealer if it fails. License Plate Lamp
1. Carefully release the spring clip.
2. Remove the lamp.
3.
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it. Pull the bulb straight
out.
Interior Lamp
Vehicles with Interior Sensors 1. Carefully remove the lens.
2. Remove the bulb.
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Reading Lamps
Vehicles with Interior Sensors
1. Carefully remove the lamp.
2.
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it. 3. Remove the bulb. Vehicles without Interior Sensors
1. Carefully remove the lamp.
2.
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
3. Remove the bulb.
Sun Visor Mirror Lamp 1. Carefully remove the lamp.
2. Remove the bulb.
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