TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
Emergency Towing
WARNING: If your vehicle has a
steering wheel lock make sure the
ignition is in the accessory or on position
when being towed.
You can flat-tow (all wheels on the
ground, regardless of the powertrain or
transmission configuration) your disabled
vehicle (without access to wheel dollies
or vehicle transport trailer) under the
following conditions:
• Your vehicle is facing forward so you
tow it in a forward direction.
• You shift into Neutral (N). If you cannot
shift into Neutral (N), you may need to
override the transmission. See
Transmission
(page 96).
• Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
• Maximum distance is
50 mi (80 km).
Recreational Towing
Note: Put your climate control system in
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering the vehicle. See
Climate Control
(page 74).
Follow these guidelines if you have a need
for recreational (RV) towing. An example
of recreational towing would be towing
your vehicle behind a motorhome. These
guidelines are to make sure you do not
damage the transmission during towing.
Do not tow your vehicle with any wheels
on the ground, as vehicle or transmission
damage may occur. It is recommended to
tow your vehicle with all four wheels off
the ground, for example when using a
vehicle transport trailer. Otherwise, you
cannot tow your vehicle.
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Protected Component
Rating
Item
Not used.
—
11
Smart datalink connector.
7.5 A
12
Cluster.
7.5 A
13
Steering column control
module.
Not used (spare).
15 A
14
Not used (spare).
15 A
15
Not used.
—
16
Not used.
7.5 A
17
Climate mode switch.
7.5 A
18
Radio transceiver module
and telematics control unit.
5 A
19
Telematics control unit.
Ignition switch.
5 A
20
Not used.
5 A
21
Body builder B-pillar
connector (cutaway).
5 A
22
Not used (stripped chassis).
5 A
Not used (spare).
30 A
23
Not used (spare).
30 A
24
Not used (spare).
20 A
25
Not used (spare).
30 A
26
Not used (spare).
30 A
27
Not used (spare).
30 A
28
Upfitter interface module
(cutaway).
15 A
29
Not used (stripped chassis).
—
Not used (spare).
5 A
30
Smart datalink connector.
10 A
31
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Body
•
Wash your vehicle thoroughly to
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing
and the underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle if it is
stored in exposed locations.
• Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary
when you wash your vehicle.
• Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with
a light grade oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast
idle with the climate controls set to
defrost until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle. Cooling system
•
Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if you disconnect the battery
cables.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
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U.S. Department of
Transportation Tire quality
grades: The U.S. Department of
Transportation requires Ford
Motor Company to give you the
following information about tire
grades exactly as the government
has written it.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a
comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and one-half (1
½) times as well on the
government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their
use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service
practices, and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction AA A B C WARNING:
The traction
grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning or peak traction
characteristics. The traction grades, from highest
to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The
grades represent the tire
’s ability
to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled
conditions on specified
government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Temperature A B C WARNING:
The
temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
The temperature grades are A
(the highest), B and C,
representing the tire ’s resistance
to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden
tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the
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Dual rear wheel drive vehicle - six
tire rotation (front tires at top of
diagram).
If your vehicle is equipped with
dual rear wheels it is
recommended that the front and
rear tires (in pairs) be rotated only
side to side. We do not
recommend splitting up the dual
rear wheels. Rotate them side to
side as a set. After tire rotation,
inflation pressures must be
adjusted for the tires new
positions in accordance with
vehicle requirements. USING SNOW CHAINS WARNING: Snow tires must be the
same size, load index, and speed rating
as those originally provided by Ford. Use
of any tire or wheel not recommended
by Ford can affect the safety and
performance of your vehicle, which could
result in an increased risk of loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury, and death. Additionally, the use
of non-recommended tires and wheels
could cause steering, suspension, axle,
transfer case, or power transfer unit
failure. It is also strongly advised to
follow the Ford recommended tire
inflation pressure found on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label (affixed
to either the door hinge pillar, door-latch
post, or the door edge that meets the
door-latch post, next to the driver ’s
seating position), or Tire Label which is
located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the
driver door. Failure to follow the tire
pressure recommendations can cause
uneven treadwear patterns and
adversely affect the way your vehicle
handles.
The tires on your vehicle have all-weather
treads to provide traction in rain and snow.
However, in some climates, you may need
to use snow tires and cables. If you need
to use cables, it is recommended that steel
wheels (of the same size and
specifications) be used, as cables may chip
aluminum wheels.
Note: The suspension insulation and
bumpers help prevent vehicle damage. Do
not remove these components from your
vehicle when using snow tires and chains.
Follow these guidelines when using snow
tires and chains:
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control........................................... 74
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 101
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 102
Accessories....................................................246
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 14
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............110
Adjusting the Headlamps
..........................179
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure............179
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................49
Airbag Disposal................................................41
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control........................................... 74
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification...............................................229
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............168
Appendices....................................................263
At a Glance........................................................18
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............64 Headlamps On Warning Chime..................... 64
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 64
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................64
Audio System................................................236 General Information......................................... 236
Audio Unit
.......................................................236
Accessing the Sound Settings....................... 237
Accessing the System Settings..................... 237
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 237
Changing Radio Stations................................. 237
Pausing or Playing Media................................ 237
Returning to the Previous Screen.................237
Scrolling Through the Menu Options.........237
Selecting a Menu Option................................ 238
Selecting Media.................................................. 237
Selecting the Radio........................................... 238
Setting a Memory Preset................................ 238
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........238
Using a Cell Phone............................................ 238Using Seek, Fast Forward and
Reverse............................................................. 238
Autolamps........................................................53 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 53
Automatic High Beam Control
..................55
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators........................................................55
Automatic Transmission.............................96 Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning.............................................................. 98
Automatic Transmission at a stop................98
Brake-Shift Interlock.......................................... 98
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow.................................................................... 99
Progressive Range Selection - PRS..............98
Putting your vehicle in or out of gear:...........96
Understanding Your SelectShift Automatic ™ Transmission.......................... 97
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity and Specification
.....................................230
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check..............................................................173
Automatic Transmission Fluid Filter............175
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid..................................................................... 174
Auxiliary Power Points.................................80 110 Volt AC Power Point.................................... 80
12 Volt DC Power Point...................................... 80
Locations................................................................ 80
Auxiliary Switches
........................................247
Upfitter Interface Module............................... 248
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery....................... 177
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........165
Booster Seats..................................................26 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 26
Brake Fluid Check.........................................176 Brake Fluid Service Interval............................. 176
Brake Fluid Specification
...........................231
Brakes................................................................101 General Information........................................... 101
Breaking-In......................................................142
Bulb Specification Chart
...........................225
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C
Canceling the Set Speed............................110
Capacities and Specifications................223
Car Wash
See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 185
Catalytic Converter........................................93
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)..................... 94
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing..................................................... 94
Changing a Bulb.............................................181 Lamp Assembly Condensation...................... 181
Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Reverse Lamp Bulbs (Cut-Away Only)............................... 183
Replacing Front Parking Lamp and Direction Indicator Bulbs................................................ 182
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs............................ 182
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs......................... 183
Changing a Fuse
...........................................163
Fuses....................................................................... 163
Changing a Road Wheel
.............................217
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 218
Tire Change Procedure..................................... 219
Changing the 12V Battery...........................177 Dual Batteries....................................................... 179
Reconnecting the Battery................................ 178
Changing the Engine Air Filter
.................168
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................180
Checking the Wiper Blades......................180
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................34
Child Restraint Positioning.........................28
Child Safety......................................................20 General Information............................................ 20
Cleaning Leather Seats
..............................188
Cleaning Products........................................184 Materials................................................................ 184
Cleaning the Engine....................................186
Cleaning the Exterior...................................185 Cleaning the Exterior Lamps.......................... 185
Cleaning the Exterior Precautions................185
Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 185
Exterior Plastic Parts......................................... 185
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 185
Underbody............................................................ 186
Under Hood.......................................................... 186Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens.........................188
Cleaning the Interior....................................187 Mirrors..................................................................... 187
Cleaning the Wheels...................................189
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................187
Climate Control
...............................................74
Connected Vehicle......................................235
Connected Vehicle –
Troubleshooting............................................ 235
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network............................................................ 235
Connected Vehicle Limitations
..............235
Connected Vehicle Requirements.........235
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting........................................235
Connected Vehicle – Frequently Asked Questions......................................................... 235
Connecting a Bluetooth® Device...........241 Pairing a Device................................................... 241
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network
........................................................235
Connecting FordPass to the Modem.........235
Disabling the Connectivity Device...............235
Enabling and Disabling the Modem...........235
What Is the Modem.......................................... 235
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 169
Cooling System Capacity and Specification
...............................................227
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......40
Cruise Control
................................................109
Cruise Control Indicators............................110
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
...............................................49
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control............................................................49
Customer Assistance
..................................149
Customer Information...............................259
Radio Frequency Certification
Labels................................................................ 259
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data........................................................................\
11
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Event Data.................................................................
11
Service Data............................................................ 10
Services That Third Parties Provide...............12
Services That We Provide.................................. 12
Vehicles With a Connectivity Device..............12
Vehicles With an Emergency Call System.................................................................. 13
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 13
Daytime Running Lamps.............................53
Digital Radio..................................................239
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 240
Direction Indicators.......................................54
Doors and Locks.............................................45
Driver Alert.......................................................118 Using Driver Alert................................................. 118
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................36 Children and Airbags.......................................... 40
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........36
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment....................................................... 40
Driving Aids......................................................118
Driving Hints....................................................141
Driving Through Water
................................142
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 53
E
Economical Driving.......................................141
Electromagnetic Compatibility
..............263
Emission Law...................................................92 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance...........93
Tampering With a Noise Control System................................................................ 92
End User License Agreement.................266 SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA).............................................................. 266
Engine Block Heater
.....................................84
Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 84
Engine Coolant Check................................169 Adding Coolant.................................................... 170
Coolant Change................................................... 172
Engine Coolant Temperature Management................................................... 173
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................. 172
Recycled Coolant................................................. 171Severe Climates....................................................
171
Engine Emission Control.............................92
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 48
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification...............................................226
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 227
Engine Oil Check
...........................................167
Adding Engine Oil................................................ 167
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Lamp..............167
Engine Oil Dipstick
........................................167
Engine Specifications.................................223
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 223
Environment......................................................17
Essential Towing Checks...........................134 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 138
Hitches.................................................................... 134
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 139
Safety Chains....................................................... 135
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 135
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 138
Trailer Towing Connector................................. 134
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 138
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Exterior Mirrors
.................................................57
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 57
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 57
Telescoping Mirrors ............................................ 58
F
Fastening the Seatbelts
................................31
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 32
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy.................31
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 217
Floor Mats........................................................142
Ford Credit
.........................................................14
US Only..................................................................... 14
Ford Protect...................................................249 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 250
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 249
Fuel and Refueling
........................................86
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