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ROLLOVER WARNING
WARNING: Utility vehicles have asignificantly higher rollover rate thanother types of vehicles.
WARNING: Vehicles with a highercenter of gravity (utility and four-wheeldrive vehicles) handle differently thanvehicles with a lower center of gravity(passenger cars). Avoid sharp turns,excessive speed and abrupt steering inthese vehicles. Failure to drive cautiouslyincreases the risk of losing control of yourvehicle, vehicle rollover, personal injuryand death.
WARNING: In a rollover crash, anunbelted person is significantly morelikely to die than a person wearing aseatbelt.
WARNING: Do not becomeoverconfident in the ability of four-wheeldrive vehicles. Although a four-wheeldrive vehicle may accelerate better thana two-wheel drive vehicle in low tractionsituations, it won't stop any faster thantwo-wheel drive vehicles. Always driveat a safe speed.
Utility vehicles and trucks handledifferently than passenger cars in thevarious driving conditions that areencountered on streets, highways andoff-road. Utility vehicles and trucks are notdesigned for cornering at speeds as highas passenger cars any more than low-slungsports cars are designed to performsatisfactorily under off-road conditions.
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Your satisfaction is important to FordMotor Company and to your dealer. If awarranty concern has not been resolvedusing the three-step procedure outlinedearlier in this chapter in the Getting theServices you need section, you may beeligible to participate in the BBB AUTOLINE program.
The BBB AUTO LINE program consists oftwo parts – mediation and arbitration.During mediation, a representative of theBBB will contact both you and Ford MotorCompany to explore options for settlementof the claim. If an agreement is not reachedduring mediation or you do not want toparticipate in mediation, and if your claimis eligible, you may participate in thearbitration process. An arbitration hearingwill be scheduled so that you can presentyour case in an informal setting before animpartial person. The arbitrator considersthe testimony provided and makes adecision after the hearing.
Disputes submitted to the BBB AUTO LINEprogram are usually decided within 40days after you file your claim with the BBB.You are not bound by the decision, andmay reject the decision and proceed tocourt where all findings of the BBB AutoLine dispute, and decision, are admissiblein the court action. Should you choose toaccept the BBB AUTO LINE decision, Fordis then bound by the decision, and mustcomply with the decision within 30 daysof receipt of your acceptance letter.
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12V Battery......................................................36112V Battery Precautions...................................361Battery Management SystemLimitations......................................................362Changing the 12V Battery...............................362Charging the 12V Battery................................364How Does the Battery ManagementSystem Work..................................................362Recycling and Disposing of the 12VBattery..............................................................364Resetting the Battery Sensor........................363What Is the Battery ManagementSystem..............................................................36212V Battery – Troubleshooting...............36412V Battery – Information Messages.........36412V Battery – Warning Lamps......................364
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360 Degree Camera....................................247360 Degree Camera Settings.......................249360 Degree Camera Guide Lines..........248360 Degree Camera Precautions..........247360 Degree Camera Settings.................249Switching the 360 Degree Camera On andOff......................................................................249Switching the 360 Degree CameraView...................................................................249
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4WDSee: Four-Wheel Drive.....................................195
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911 Assist............................................................77
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A/CSee: Climate Control - Vehicles With:Automatic Temperature Control...............131See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: ManualTemperature Control....................................136About This Publication.................................18
About Us.............................................................15ABSSee: Brakes..........................................................209Accessing Apps..............................................511Accessing Navigation..................................514Accessing the Passive Key BackupPosition.........................................................169Accessories....................................................520Adaptive Cruise Control............................252Adaptive Cruise Control –Troubleshooting............................................258Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators........257Adaptive Cruise ControlLimitations...................................................253Adaptive Cruise ControlPrecautions.................................................252Adaptive Cruise Control –Troubleshooting........................................258Adaptive Cruise Control – InformationMessages.........................................................258Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors....................116Adjusting the Headlamps........................365Adjusting the Instrument Panel LightingBrightness......................................................112Adjusting the Map........................................514Changing the Format of the Map.................514Zooming the Map In and Out.........................514Adjusting the Seatbelts DuringPregnancy......................................................63Adjusting the Sound Settings................489Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................99Adjusting the Volume................................489Aid Mode.........................................................274How Does Aid Mode Work..............................274What Is Aid Mode...............................................274Airbag Precautions........................................70Airbags...............................................................68Front Passenger Sensing System...................72Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control - Vehicles With:Automatic Temperature Control...............131See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: ManualTemperature Control....................................136Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 2.3L EcoBoost™/2.7LEcoBoost™.................................................476Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 3.0L EcoBoost™.........475
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Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.3LEcoBoost™/2.7L EcoBoost™..................359See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.0LEcoBoost™....................................................360Alert and Aid Mode......................................274How Does Alert and Aid Mode Work..........275What Is Alert and Aid Mode...........................274Alert Mode......................................................273Adjusting the Steering Wheel VibrationIntensity............................................................274How Does Alert Mode Work...........................274What Is Alert Mode............................................273Alexa Built-In................................................503Alexa Built-In Requirements...................503Alexa Built-In Settings...............................503AM/FM Radio...............................................490AM/FM Radio Limitations..............................490Selecting a Radio Station..............................490Ambient Lighting...........................................112Adjusting Ambient Lighting.............................112Switching Ambient Lighting On andOff.........................................................................112Anti-Lock Braking System.......................209Anti-Lock Braking SystemLimitations......................................................209Appendices.....................................................612Applying the Electric Parking Brake.......213Applying the Electric Parking Brake in anEmergency....................................................213App Precautions............................................511App Requirements........................................511Apps....................................................................511Audio System...............................................488AM/FM Radio.....................................................490Audio System – Troubleshooting...............494Digital Radio.........................................................491Satellite Radio....................................................492Audio System Precautions......................488Audio System – Troubleshooting.........494Audio System – InformationMessages.........................................................494Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror....................115Auto-Dimming Interior MirrorLimitations.........................................................115What Is the Auto-Dimming InteriorMirror...................................................................115
Autolamps......................................................105Autolamp Settings.............................................105What Are Autolamps........................................105Autolock............................................................89Autolock Requirements.....................................89What Is Autolock..................................................89Automatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake...............................................213Automatic Crash Shutoff..........................332Automatic Crash ShutoffPrecautions.....................................................332Re-Enabling Your Vehicle...............................332What Is Automatic Crash Shutoff...............332Automatic Emergency Braking..............290Switching Automatic Emergency BrakingOn and Off......................................................290What Is Automatic EmergencyBraking.............................................................290Automatic Engine Stop..............................168How Does Automatic Engine StopWork...................................................................168Overriding Automatic Engine Stop..............169Switching Automatic Engine Stop On andOff.......................................................................169What Is Automatic Engine Stop...................168Automatic High Beam Control...............108Automatic High Beam ControlIndicators...........................................................110Automatic High Beam ControlLimitations.......................................................109Automatic High Beam ControlPrecautions.....................................................109Automatic High Beam ControlRequirements.................................................109How Does Automatic High Beam ControlWork...................................................................108Overriding Automatic High BeamControl................................................................110Switching Automatic High Beam ControlOn and Off........................................................110Automatic High Beam Control –Troubleshooting..........................................110Automatic High Beam Control –Information Messages..................................110Automatic Locking Mode............................63Disengaging Automatic Locking Mode........63Engaging Automatic Locking Mode..............63What Is Automatic Locking Mode.................63
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Mislock.....................................................................89Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle.................................................................88Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle.................................................................88Doors and Locks –Troubleshooting..........................................89Doors and Locks – Frequently AskedQuestions..........................................................90Doors and Locks – InformationMessages...........................................................89Doors and Locks – Warning Lamps..............89Drive Belt Routing - 2.3LEcoBoost™.................................................369Drive Belt Routing - 2.7L EcoBoost™/3.0L EcoBoost™.......................................370Driver Alert......................................................293Driver Alert – Troubleshooting.....................294Driver Alert Indicators................................294Driver Alert Limitations..............................293Driver Alert Precautions............................293Driver Alert – Troubleshooting...............294Driver Alert – Information Messages.........294Driving Economically..................................326Driving Hints...................................................318Off-Road Driving.................................................318
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Electric Parking Brake AudibleWarning.........................................................214Electric Parking Brake..................................213Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting.............................................214Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting.........................................214Electric Parking Brake – InformationMessages..........................................................215Electric Parking Brake – WarningLamps................................................................214Electric Power Steering..............................237Electric Power Steering Precautions...........237How Does Electric Power SteeringWork...................................................................237Electromagnetic Compatibility...............612Electronic Locking Differential...............203Electronic Locking Differential –Troubleshooting............................................207
Electronic Locking DifferentialIndicators.....................................................206Electronic Locking Differential –Troubleshooting........................................207Electronic Locking Differential –Information Messages................................207Emergency Call Limitations.......................78Emergency Call Requirements..................77Emergency Call System Data....................26Emergency Towing.....................................340Emission Law...............................................609Enabling Apps on an AndroidDevice..............................................................511Enabling Apps on an iOS Device.............511Enabling Remote Start...............................129End User License Agreement.................584Engine Block Heater....................................166Engine Block Heater Precautions.................166How Does the Engine Block HeaterWork...................................................................166Using the Engine Block Heater......................167Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge..............................................................119Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.3L EcoBoost™........................................467Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.7L EcoBoost™.......................................468Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -3.0L EcoBoost™.......................................470Engine Oil.......................................................354Adding Engine Oil..............................................354Checking the Engine Oil Level......................354Engine Oil Capacity andSpecification...................................................355Engine Oil Dipstick Overview........................354Resetting the Intelligent Oil LifeMonitor.............................................................355Engine Specifications - 2.3LEcoBoost™..................................................461Engine Specifications - 2.7LEcoBoost™.................................................462Engine Specifications - 3.0LEcoBoost™.................................................463Environment.....................................................27Evasive Steering Assist.............................290Evasive Steering Assist Limitations.............291Switching Evasive Steering Assist On andOff........................................................................291
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What Is Evasive Steering Assist...................290Event Data........................................................24Export Unique Options..............................610Exterior Bulbs................................................367Changing a Rear Lamp Bulb.........................369Exterior Bulb Specification Chart................367Removing a Rear Lamp Assembly..............368Exterior Lamps..............................................105Exterior Lamps On Audible Warning...........107Switching Off Road Driving Lamps On andOff........................................................................107Switching the Daytime Running Lamps Onand Off..............................................................106Switching the Spot Lamps On andOff........................................................................107Using the Front Fog Lamps............................106Using the Turn Signal Lamps.........................105Exterior Lighting Control............................104Exterior Lighting............................................104Autolamps............................................................105Automatic High Beam Control......................108Automatic High Beam Control –Troubleshooting..............................................110Exterior Lamps....................................................105Exterior Zone Lighting.......................................107Headlamps...........................................................104Headlamps – Troubleshooting.....................104Exterior Mirrors...............................................116Exterior Zone Lighting.................................107Exterior Zone Lighting Settings....................108Using the Exterior Zone Lighting...................107What Is Exterior Zone Lighting.......................107
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Fastening and Unfastening theSeatbelts........................................................62Feature Bar....................................................499Federal Highway AdministrationRegulation...................................................583Fender Anchor Points................................303Fender Anchor Point LoadCapacities.......................................................303Locating the Fender Anchor Points............303Flat TireSee: Changing a Flat Tire - Excluding:Raptor...............................................................449See: Changing a Flat Tire - Raptor..............453
Floor Mats.......................................................327Folding the Exterior Mirrors........................116Ford Assistant...............................................501Ford Assistant – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................501Ford Assistant Settings....................................501Using Ford Assistant.........................................501Ford Performance...........................................15Ford Power-UpSee: Software Update Settings.....................517See: Vehicle Software Updates.....................517Ford Protect...................................................526Four-Wheel Drive.........................................195Four-Wheel Drive Modes................................199Four-Wheel Drive –Troubleshooting...........................................200Four-Wheel Drive Indicators...................200Four-Wheel Drive Limitations.................196Four-Wheel Drive Modes..........................199Four-Wheel Drive Auto....................................199Four-Wheel Drive High.....................................199Four-Wheel Drive Low....................................200Two-Wheel Drive High.....................................199Four-Wheel Drive Precautions................195Four-Wheel Drive –Troubleshooting.......................................200Four-Wheel Drive – InformationMessages..........................................................201Four-Wheel Drive – Warning Lamps.........200Front Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification - Excluding:Raptor..........................................................480Front Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification - Raptor............................480Front Exterior - 2-Door.................................42Front Exterior - 4-Door, Vehicles With:Hard Top, Excluding: Raptor...................39Front Exterior - 4-Door, Vehicles With:Soft Top..........................................................40Front Exterior - Raptor..................................41Front Parking Aid..........................................241Front Parking Aid Audible Warnings...........242Front Parking Aid Limitations........................242Locating the Front Parking AidSensors.............................................................242What is the Front Parking Aid........................241
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Adjusting the Lumbar Support......................145Adjusting the Seat Backrest...........................145Adjusting the Seat Cushion............................145Adjusting the Seat Height...............................145Head Restraint Components.........................143Installing the Head Restraint.........................144Moving the Seat Backward andForward.............................................................144Removing the Head Restraint.......................144Pre-Collision Assist Limitations.............287Pre-Collision Assist Precautions...........286Pre-Collision Assist....................................286Automatic Emergency Braking....................290Distance Indication...........................................289Evasive Steering Assist...................................290Pre-Collision Assist –Troubleshooting.............................................291Pre-Collision Assist –Troubleshooting.........................................291Pre-Collision Assist – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................292Pre-Collision Assist – InformationMessages..........................................................291Pre-Collision Assist – WarningLamps................................................................291Preparing Your Vehicle forStorage.........................................................428Programming a MyKey................................86Programming the Garage DoorOpener...........................................................153Programming the Remote Control..........82Properly Adjusting the Driver and FrontPassenger Seats...........................................71Protecting the Environment.......................27PunctureSee: Changing a Flat Tire - Excluding:Raptor...............................................................449See: Changing a Flat Tire - Raptor..............453Push Button Ignition Switch....................164
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Radio Frequency CertificationLabels............................................................542Blind Spot Information SystemSensors.............................................................542Body Control Module.......................................548Cruise Control Module......................................551
Garage Door Opener........................................554Keys and Remote Controls............................555Radio Transceiver Module.............................560SYNC......................................................................563Telematics Control Unit..................................568Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemSensors.............................................................570Wireless Accessory Charging Module........575Rear Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification...............................................481Rear Cargo Area Anchor Points.............304Locating the Rear Cargo Area AnchorPoints................................................................304Rear Cargo Area Anchor Point LoadCapacities.......................................................304Rear Cargo Area Anchor PointPrecautions....................................................304Rear Cargo Area...........................................304Rear Cargo Area Anchor Points...................304Rear Exterior - 2-Door..................................46Rear Exterior - 4-Door, Vehicles With:Hard Top, Excluding: Raptor....................43Rear Exterior - 4-Door, Vehicles With:Soft Top..........................................................44Rear Exterior - Raptor...................................45Rear Occupant Alert System AudibleWarnings........................................................151Rear Occupant Alert SystemIndicators.......................................................151Rear Occupant Alert SystemLimitations...................................................150Rear Occupant Alert SystemPrecautions.................................................150Rear Occupant Alert System...................150Rear Parking Aid............................................241Locating the Rear Parking AidSensors..............................................................241Rear Parking Aid Audible Warnings.............241Rear Parking Aid Limitations..........................241What is the Rear Parking Aid..........................241Rear Seats........................................................147Manual Seats........................................................147Rear View Camera Guide Lines..............244Rear View Camera Object DistanceIndicators.....................................................245Rear View Camera Precautions.............244Rear View Camera......................................244Rear View Camera Settings...........................245
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Sitting in the Correct Position.................140Slide Out Tailgate..........................................95Software Update Indicators.....................518Software Update Settings.........................517Software UpdateSee: Software Update Settings.....................517See: Vehicle Software Updates.....................517Sounding the Panic Alarm.........................80Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................533Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control...........................................250Speedometer..................................................118Stability Control Indicator..........................221Stability Control............................................219Stabilizer Bar DisconnectIndicators......................................................231Stabilizer Bar DisconnectPrecautions.................................................229Stabilizer Bar Disconnect.........................229Stabilizer Bar Disconnect –Troubleshooting.............................................231Stabilizer Bar Disconnect –Troubleshooting.........................................231Stabilizer Bar Disconnect – FrequentlyAsked Questions...........................................233Stabilizer Bar Disconnect – InformationMessages..........................................................231Starting and Stopping the Engine –Precautions.................................................164Starting and Stopping the Engine.........164Automatic Engine Stop....................................168Engine Block Heater..........................................166Starting and Stopping the Engine –Troubleshooting.............................................169Starting the Engine............................................165Stopping the Engine..........................................167Starting and Stopping the Engine –Troubleshooting.........................................169Starting and Stopping the Engine –Frequently Asked Questions.......................171Starting and Stopping the Engine –Information Messages.................................170Starting and Stopping the Engine –Warning Lamps..............................................169Start in Gear Limitations............................172Start in Gear Precautions...........................172
Start in Gear....................................................172Start in Gear – Troubleshooting....................173Start in Gear – Troubleshooting..............173Start in Gear – Frequently AskedQuestions..........................................................173Start in Gear – Information Messages........173Starting the Engine......................................165Restarting the Engine After Stoppingit...........................................................................165Starting a Gasoline Engine.............................165Status Bar......................................................498Steering............................................................237Electric Power Steering....................................237Steering – Troubleshooting............................237Steering – Troubleshooting......................237Steering – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................239Steering – Information Messages...............238Steering – Warning Indicators.......................237Steering Wheel - Raptor, Vehicles With:Adaptive Cruise Control.............................31Steering Wheel - Raptor, Vehicles With:Cruise Control...............................................32Steering Wheel...............................................99Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: AdaptiveCruise Control, Excluding: Raptor.........29Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: CruiseControl, Vehicles Without: LaneKeeping Aid, Excluding: Raptor..............28Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: CruiseControl/Lane Keeping Aid, Excluding:Raptor.............................................................30Stopping the Engine - AutomaticTransmission................................................175Stopping the Engine - ManualTransmission................................................174Stopping the Engine....................................167Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving................................................................167Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary.........................................................167Storage.............................................................162Center Console....................................................162Glasses Holder.....................................................163Glove Compartment.........................................162Map Pocket...........................................................163Under Floor Storage..........................................163
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Storing the Doors and the Roof Panels- 4-Door, Excluding: Raptor..................407Storing the Doors and the Roof Panels- Raptor.........................................................414Storing the Roof Panels - 2-Door...........419Storing Your Vehicle...................................428SVT.......................................................................15Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Onand Off..........................................................255Switching Air Conditioning On andOff.....................................................................131Switching All of the Interior Lamps Onand Off.............................................................111Switching Android Auto On andOff....................................................................512Switching Apple CarPlay On andOff....................................................................512Switching Auto-Start-Stop On andOff....................................................................174Switching Blind Spot InformationSystem On and Off..................................280Switching Climate Control On andOff.....................................................................131Switching Cross Traffic Alert On andOff..................................................................283Switching Cruise Control On andOff..................................................................250Switching Driver Alert On and Off.........294Switching Four-Wheel Drive On andOff....................................................................197Switching From Adaptive Cruise Controlto Cruise Control.......................................258Switching Hill Descent Control On andOff...................................................................235Switching Hill Start Assist On and Off -Automatic Transmission.........................216Switching Hill Start Assist On and Off -Manual Transmission...............................216Switching Maximum Cooling On andOff.....................................................................131Switching Maximum Defrost On andOff.....................................................................131Switching Parking Aid On and Off........240Switching Pre-Collision Assist On andOff...................................................................287Switching Rear Occupant Alert SystemOn and Off...................................................150
Switching Recirculated Air On andOff.....................................................................131Switching Repeat Mode On andOff..................................................................489Switching Shuffle Mode On andOff..................................................................489Switching Stability Control On andOff..................................................................220Switching Text Message Notification Onand Off.........................................................509Switching the Audio Unit On andOff..................................................................488Switching the Display On and Off..........491Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off - Excluding:Raptor...........................................................203Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off..........................205Switching the Front Interior Lamps Onand Off.............................................................111Switching the Hazard Flashers On andOff..................................................................329Switching the Heated Mirrors On andOff....................................................................132Switching the Heated Rear Window Onand Off...........................................................132Switching the Heated Steering WheelOn and Off.....................................................99Switching the Lane Keeping SystemMode..............................................................273Switching the Lane Keeping System Onand Off..........................................................273Switching the Rear Interior Lamps Onand Off.............................................................111Switching the Rear Window Wiper Onand Off..........................................................100Switching the Stabilizer Bar DisconnectOn and Off - Excluding: Raptor...........229Switching the Stabilizer Bar DisconnectOn and Off - Raptor................................230Switching Traction Control On andOff....................................................................217Switching Trail Control On and Off.......222Switching Trailer Sway Control On andOff....................................................................313Switching Trail Turn Assist On andOff...................................................................227Symbols Glossary..........................................20
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