Operating in off-road (unpaved, sandy, dusty) and Mountainous conditions
Replace cabin air filter.Inspect frequently, serviceas requiredReplace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Change engine oil and filter.*Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)or 6 months
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
*Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Resetting the Engine Oil Change Reminder (page 346).
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the NormalSchedule:
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Axle and PTU maintenance: The PowerTransfer Unit (PTU) and rear axle (AWD only)in your vehicle does not require any normalscheduled maintenance. The PTU lubricantmay be more likely to require a fluid changeif the vehicle has extended periods ofextreme or severe duty cycle driving.Changing or checking the PTU lubricant isnot necessary unless the unit has beensubmerged in water, shows sign of leakage.Contact your authorized dealer for service.
California fuel filter replacement: If youregister your vehicle in California, theCalifornia Air Resources Board hasdetermined that the failure to perform thismaintenance item does not nullify theemission warranty or limit recall liabilitybefore the completion of your vehicle'suseful life. We however, urge you to have allrecommended maintenance servicesperformed at the specified intervals and torecord all vehicle service.
Engine air filter and cabin air filterreplacement: The life of the engine air filterand cabin air filter is dependent on exposureto dusty and dirty conditions. Vehiclesoperated in these conditions require frequentinspection and replacement of the engineair filter and cabin air filter.
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PERCHLORATE
Certain components in your vehicle such asairbag modules, seatbelt pretensioners andremote control batteries may containperchlorate material. Special handling mayapply for service or vehicle end of lifedisposal.
For more information visit:www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
RECOMMENDATION
We have built your vehicle to the higheststandards using quality parts. Werecommend that you demand the use ofgenuine Ford and Motorcraft parts wheneveryour vehicle requires scheduledmaintenance or repair. You can clearlyidentify genuine Ford and Motorcraft partsby looking for the Ford, FoMoCo orMotorcraft branding on the parts or theirpackaging.
Scheduled Maintenance andMechanical Repairs
One of the best ways for you to make surethat your vehicle provides years of serviceis to have it maintained in line with ourrecommendations using parts that conformto the specifications detailed in this Owner’sManual.
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meet orexceed these specifications.
Collision Repairs
We hope that you never experience acollision, but accidents happen sometimes.
Genuine Ford replacement collision partsmeet our stringent requirements for fit, finish,structural integrity, corrosion protection anddent resistance. During vehicle developmentwe validate that these parts deliver theintended level of protection as a wholesystem. A great way to know for sure youare getting this level of protection is to usegenuine Ford replacement collision parts.
Warranty on Replacement Parts
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacementparts are the only replacement parts thatbenefit from a Ford Warranty.
The Ford Warranty may not cover damagecaused to your vehicle as a result of failednon-Ford parts.
For additional information, refer to the termsand conditions of the Ford Warranty.
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT
WARNING: Driving while distractedcan result in loss of vehicle control, crashand injury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommend
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it, and (ii) save it, provided that you do notremove any copyright notices that appearand do not modify the Data in any way. Youagree not to otherwise reproduce, copy,modify, decompile, disassemble or reverseengineer any portion of this Data, and maynot transfer or distribute it in any form, forany purpose, except to the extent permittedby mandatory laws.
Restrictions
Except where you have been specificallylicensed to do so by NAV2 , and withoutlimiting the preceding paragraph, you maynot (a) use this Data with any products,systems, or applications installed orotherwise connected to or in communicationwith vehicles, capable of vehicle navigation,positioning, dispatch, real time routeguidance, fleet management or similarapplications; or (b) with or in communicationwith any positioning devices or any mobileor wireless-connected electronic or computer
devices, including without limitation cellularphones, palmtop and handheld computers,pagers, and personal digital assistants orPDAs. You agree to cease using this Data ifyou fail to comply with these terms andconditions.
Limited Warranty
NAV2 warrants that (a) the Data will performsubstantially in accordance with theaccompanying written materials for a periodof ninety (90) days from the date of receipt,and (b) any support services provided byNAV2 shall be substantially as described inapplicable written materials provided to youby NAV2, and NAV2’s support engineers willmake commercially reasonable efforts tosolve any problem issues.
Customer Remedies
NAV2 and its suppliers’ entire liability andyour exclusive remedy shall be, at NAV2’ssole discretion, either (a) return of the pricepaid, if any, or (b) repair or replacement ofthe Data that do not meet NAV2’s LimitedWarranty and that are returned to NAV2 witha copy of your receipt. This Limited Warranty
is void if failure of the Data has resulted fromaccident, abuse, or misapplication. Anyreplacement Data will be warranted for theremainder of the original warranty period orthirty (30) days, whichever is longer. Neitherthese remedies nor any product supportservices offered by NAV2 are availablewithout proof of purchase from an authorizedinternational source.
No Other Warranty:
EXCEPT FOR THE LMITED WARRANTY SETFORTH ABOVE AND TO THE EXTENTPERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NAV2AND ITS LICENSORS (INCLUDING THEIRLICENSORS AND SUPPLIERS) DISCLAIMANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,OF QUALITY, PERFORMANCE,MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE, OWNERSHIP ORNON-INFRINGEMENT. Certain warrantyexclusions may not be permitted underapplicable law, so to that extent the aboveexclusion may not apply to you.
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Tampering With a Noise ControlSystem
Federal laws prohibit the following acts:
•Removal or rendering inoperative by anyperson other than for purposes ofmaintenance.
•Repair or replacement of any device orelement of the design incorporated intoa new vehicle for the purpose of noisecontrol prior to its sale or delivery to theultimate purchaser or while it is in use.
•The use of the vehicle after any personremoves or renders inoperative anydevice or element of the design.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agencymay presume to constitute tampering asfollows:
•Removal of hood blanket, fender apronabsorbers, fender apron barriers,underbody noise shields or acousticallyabsorptive material.
•Tampering or rendering inoperative theengine speed governor, to allow enginespeed to exceed manufacturerspecifications.
If the engine does not start, runs rough,experiences a decrease in engineperformance, experiences excess fuelconsumption or produces excessive exhaustsmoke, check for the following:
•A plugged or disconnected air inletsystem hose.
•A plugged engine air filter element.
•Water in the fuel filter and waterseparator.
•A clogged fuel filter.
•Contaminated fuel.
•Air in the fuel system, due to looseconnections.
•An open or pinched sensor hose.
•Incorrect engine oil level.
•Incorrect fuel for climatic conditions.
•Incorrect engine oil viscosity for climacticconditions.
Note:Some vehicles have a lifetime fuel filterthat is integrated with the fuel tank. Regularmaintenance or replacement is not needed.
Note:If these checks do not help you correctthe concern, have your vehicle checked assoon as possible.
Noise Emissions Warranty, ProhibitedTampering Acts and Maintenance
On January 1, 1978, Federal regulationbecame effective governing the noiseemission on trucks over 10,000 lb (4,536 kg)Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Thepreceding statements concerning prohibitedtampering acts and maintenance, and thenoise warranty found in the Warranty Guide,are applicable to complete chassis cabs over10,000 lb (4,536 kg) GVWR.
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ELECTROMAGNETIC
COMPATIBILITY
WARNING: Do not place objects ormount equipment on or near the airbagcover, on the side of the front or rearseatbacks, or in areas that may come intocontact with a deploying airbag. Failure tofollow these instructions may increase therisk of personal injury in the event of acrash.
WARNING: Do not fasten antennacables to vehicle wiring, fuel pipes andbrake pipes.
WARNING: Keep antenna and powercables at least 4 in (10 cm) from anyelectronic modules and airbags.
Note:We test and certify your vehicle tomeet electromagnetic compatibilitylegislation. It is your responsibility to makesure that any equipment an authorizeddealer installs on your vehicle complies withapplicable local legislation and otherrequirements. Installation of someaftermarket electronic devices coulddegrade the performance of vehiclefunctions, which use radio frequency signalssuch as broadcast radio receiver, tirepressure monitoring system, push buttonstart, Bluetooth® connectivity or satellitenavigation.
Note:Any radio frequency transmitterequipment in your vehicle (such as cellulartelephones and amateur radio transmitters)must keep to the parameters in the followingillustrations and table. We do not provideany other special provisions or conditionsfor installations or use.
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Airbags..............................................................64Front Passenger Sensing System....................68
Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control..........................................156
Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 2.0L....................................416Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 2.7L.....................................418Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter...............351
Alert and Aid Mode......................................272How Does Alert and Aid Mode Work............272What Is Alert and Aid Mode.............................272
Alert Mode.......................................................271How Does Alert Mode Work.............................271What Is Alert Mode..............................................271
All-Wheel Drive..............................................218All-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting................219
All-Wheel Drive Limitations.........................218All-Wheel Drive Precautions.......................218All-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting..........219All-Wheel Drive – InformationMessages..........................................................219
AM/FM Radio..................................................431AM/FM Radio Limitations...................................431Selecting a Radio Station.................................432
Ambient Lighting...........................................130Adjusting Ambient Lighting..............................130
Switching Ambient Lighting On and Off........130
Anti-Lock Braking System..........................220Anti-Lock Braking System Limitations..........220
Anti-Theft Alarm System..............................110How Does the Anti-Theft Alarm SystemWork....................................................................110What Are the Inclination Sensors.....................110What Are the Interior Sensors..........................110What Is the Anti-Theft Alarm System..............110What Is the Perimeter Alarm.............................110
Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings...............111Setting the Alarm Security Level.......................111Switching Ask on Exit On and Off.....................111What are the Alarm Security Levels.................111What Is Ask on Exit...............................................111
Appendices...................................................556Applying the Electric Parking Brake........223Applying the Electric Parking Brake in anEmergency..................................................223App Precautions...........................................449App Requirements.......................................449Apps.................................................................449Audio System................................................429AM/FM Radio........................................................431Digital Radio.........................................................432Satellite Radio......................................................434
Audio System Precautions.........................429
Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror....................136What Is the Auto-Dimming ExteriorMirror..................................................................136
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror.....................134Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror Limitations......134What Is the Auto-Dimming InteriorMirror..................................................................134
Auto Hold.......................................................228Auto Hold Indicators...................................229Autolamps.......................................................122Autolamp Settings...............................................122What Are Autolamps..........................................122
Autolock............................................................92Autolock Requirements.......................................92What Is Autolock...................................................92
Automatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake.............................................224Automatic Crash Shutoff.............................319Automatic Crash Shutoff Precautions............319Re-Enabling Your Vehicle..................................319What Is Automatic Crash Shutoff....................319
Automatic Emergency Braking.................288Switching Automatic Emergency Braking Onand Off..............................................................288What Is Automatic Emergency Braking........288
Automatic Engine Stop................................193How Does Automatic Engine Stop Work......194Overriding Automatic Engine Stop.................194
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Cross Traffic Alert –Troubleshooting.........................................282Cross Traffic Alert – InformationMessages.........................................................282
Cruise Control...............................................254Cruise Control Indicators...........................255Cup Holders...................................................188Cup Holder Precautions....................................188
Customer Information..................................476Radio Frequency Certification Labels............481
Customizing the Instrument ClusterDisplay...........................................................149
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Data Privacy.....................................................22Declaration of Conformity..........................480Department of Transportation Uniform TireQuality Grades.............................................371Digital Radio...................................................432Digital Radio Indicators.....................................433Digital Radio Limitations...................................433How Does Digital Radio Work.........................433Switching Digital Radio Reception On andOff......................................................................433What Is Digital Radio..........................................432
Directing the Flow of Air..............................157Disposing of Airbags......................................73
Distance Alert................................................287Adjusting the Sensitivity of DistanceAlert...................................................................287What Is Distance Alert.......................................287
Distance Indication......................................286Distance Indication Indicator...........................287Switching Distance Indication On andOff......................................................................287What Is Distance Indication.............................286
Doors and Locks Audible Warnings..........92Doors and Locks.............................................90Autolock..................................................................92Autounlock..............................................................91Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting...............93Mislock.....................................................................92Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle.................................................................91Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle................................................................90
Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting.........93Doors and Locks – InformationMessages...........................................................93Doors and Locks – Warning Lamps.................93
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.0L.........352Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.7L..........352Drive Mode Control.....................................268Drive Modes........................................................268
Drive Modes..................................................268Comfort.................................................................268Normal...................................................................268Sport......................................................................268
Driver Alert......................................................291Driver Alert – Troubleshooting.......................292
Driver Alert Limitations...............................292Driver Alert Precautions..............................291Driver Alert – Troubleshooting.................292Driver Alert – Information Messages............292
Driving Economically....................................310Driving Hints...................................................310Driving in Special Conditions............................311
Driving in Special Conditions......................311Driving In Sand.....................................................312Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain..................312Driving Through Mud and Water......................311Emergency Maneuvers.......................................311
Driving Through Shallow Water.................313
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Easy Entry and Exit........................................101Electric Parking Brake AudibleWarning........................................................224Electric Parking Brake.................................223Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting.............................................224
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