•Never wash or rinse the engine while itis hot or running; water in the runningengine may cause internal damage.
•Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,spark plug wire or spark plug well, orthe area in and around these locations.
•Cover the battery, power distributionbox, and air filter assembly to preventwater damage when cleaning theengine.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmentalfallout can result in windshield and wiperblade contamination. Dirty windshield andwipers will result in poor windshield wiperoperation. Keep the windshield and wiperblades clean to maintain windshield wiperperformance.
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
•Clean the windshield with anon-abrasive glass cleaner. Whencleaning the interior of the windshield,avoid getting any glass cleaner on theinstrument panel or door panels. Wipeany glass cleaner off these surfacesimmediately.
•For windshields contaminated withtree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, cleanthe entire windshield using steel wool(no greater than 0000 grade) in acircular motion and rinse with water.
•Clean the wiper blades with isopropylrubbing alcohol or windshield washerconcentrate.
Note: Do not use razor blades or othersharp objects to clean or remove decalsfrom the inside of the heated rear window.The vehicle warranty does not coverdamage caused to the heated rear windowgrid lines.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
WARNING: Do not use cleaningsolvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle'sseatbelts, as these actions may weakenthe belt webbing.
WARNING: On vehicles equippedwith seat-mounted airbags, do not usechemical solvents or strong detergents.Such products could contaminate theside airbag system and affectperformance of the side airbag in a crash.
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats and seatsequipped with side airbags:
•Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
•Remove light stains and soil withMotorcraft Professional StrengthCarpet & Upholstery Cleaner.
•If grease or tar is present on thematerial, spot-clean the area first withMotorcraft Spot and Stain Remover. InCanada, use Motorcraft Multi-PurposeCleaner.
•If a ring forms on the fabric after spotcleaning, clean the entire areaimmediately (but do not oversaturate)or the ring will set.
•Do not use household cleaningproducts or glass cleaners, which canstain and discolor the fabric and affectthe flame retardant abilities of the seatmaterials.
For rubber floor:
•Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
•To remove soil use cloth dampenedwith water.
Note:Do not power wash main flooring.
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Before repairing minor paint damage, usea cleaner to remove particles such as birddroppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tarspots, road salt and industrial fallout.
Read the instructions before using cleaningproducts.
CLEANING THE WHEELS
Only use a recommended wheel and tirecleaner to clean the wheels weekly. Foradditional information and assistance, werecommend that you contact anauthorized dealer.
1.Use a sponge to remove heavydeposits of dirt and brake dust.
2.Rinse well after cleaning.
Note:Do not apply a cleaning chemical towarm or hot wheel rims and covers.
If you intend on parking your vehicle for anextended period after cleaning the wheelswith a wheel cleaner, drive your vehicle fora few minutes before parking your vehicle.This reduces the risk of corrosion of thebrake discs, brake pads and linings.
Do not clean the wheels when they are hot.
Note: Some car washes could damagewheel rims and covers.
Note: Using non-recommended cleaners,harsh cleaning products, chrome wheelcleaners or abrasive materials coulddamage wheel rims and covers.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30days or more, read the followingmaintenance recommendations to makesure your vehicle stays in good operatingcondition.
We engineer and test all motor vehiclesand their components for reliable, regulardriving. Under various conditions,long-term storage may lead to degradedengine performance or failure unless youuse specific precautions to preserve enginecomponents.
General
•Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilatedplace.
•Protect from sunlight, if possible.
•If vehicles are stored outside, theyrequire regular maintenance to protectagainst rust and damage.
Body
•Wash your vehicle thoroughly toremove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud fromexterior surfaces, rear-wheel housingand the underside of front fenders.
•Periodically wash your vehicle if it isstored in exposed locations.
•Touch-up exposed or primed metal toprevent rust.
•Cover chrome and stainless steel partswith a thick coat of auto wax to preventdiscoloration. Re-wax as necessarywhen you wash your vehicle.
•Lubricate all hood, door and luggagecompartment hinges and latches witha light grade oil.
•Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
•Keep all rubber parts free from oil andsolvents.
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Engine
•Change the engine oil and filter prior tostorage because used engine oilcontains contaminates which maycause engine damage.
•Start the engine every 15 days for aminimum of 15 minutes. Run at fastidle with the climate controls set todefrost until the engine reaches normaloperating temperature.
•With your foot on the brake, shiftthrough all the gears while the engineis running.
•We recommend that you change theengine oil before you use your vehicleagain.
Fuel system
•Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fueluntil the first automatic shutoff of thefuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•When removing your vehicle fromstorage, check coolant fluid level.Confirm that there are no coolingsystem leaks and that fluid is at therecommended level.
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keepconnections clean.
•If storing your vehicle for more than 30days without recharging the battery,we recommend that you disconnectthe battery cables to maintain batterycharge for quick starting.
Note:It is necessary to reset memoryfeatures if you disconnect the batterycables.
Brakes
•Make sure the brakes and parking brakerelease fully.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, leversand pins under your vehicle are coveredwith grease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)every 15 days to lubricate working partsand prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out ofstorage, do the following:
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirtor grease film build-up on windowsurfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for anydeterioration.
•Check under the hood for any foreignmaterial that may have collectedduring storage such as mice or squirrelnests.
•Check the exhaust for any foreignmaterial that may have collectedduring storage.
•Check tire pressures and set tireinflation per the Tire Label.
•Check brake pedal operation. Driveyour vehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back andforth to remove rust build-up.
•Check fluid levels (including coolant,oil and gas) to make sure there are noleaks, and fluids are at recommendedlevels.
•If you remove the battery, clean thebattery cable ends and check fordamage.
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WARNING: To help prevent yourvehicle from moving when changing awheel, shift the transmission into park(P), set the parking brake and use anappropriate block or wheel chock tosecure the wheel diagonally opposite tothe wheel being changed. For example,when changing the front left wheel,place an appropriate block or wheelchock on the right rear wheel.
WARNING: Only use the jackprovided as original equipment with yourvehicle.
WARNING: Failure to follow theseguidelines could result in an increasedrisk of loss of vehicle control, injury ordeath.
WARNING: Only use the specifiedjacking points. If you use any otherlocations you could damage vehiclecomponents, such as brake lines.
WARNING: Never place anythingbetween the vehicle jack and yourvehicle.
WARNING: Never place anythingbetween the vehicle jack and the ground.
WARNING: Do not attempt tochange a tire on the side of the vehicleclose to moving traffic. Pull far enoughoff the road to not obstruct the flow oftraffic and avoid the danger of being hitwhen operating the jack or changing thewheel.
Note:The jack does not requiremaintenance or additional lubrication overthe service life of your vehicle.
1.Park on a level surface, set the parkingbrake and activate the hazard flashers.
2.Apply parking brake, place thetransmission in park (P). Turn theengine off.
3.Lift and remove the carpeted cargoarea floor to access the spare tire andjack.
4.Remove the wing nut that secures thespare tire by turning itcounterclockwise.
5.Remove the spare tire, jack, andwrench from the spare tirecompartment.
6.Remove the jack and the flat tireretainer strap from the jack base.
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 1.5L ECOBOOST™
SpecificationEngine
11:1Compression ratio.
91 in³ (1,497 cm³)Displacement.
1-2-3Firing order.
Coil on plugIgnition system.
0.031 in (0.8 mm)Spark plug gap.
Drivebelt Routing
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 2.0L ECOBOOST™
SpecificationEngine
10:1Compression ratio.
122.0 in³ (1,999 cm³)Displacement.
1-3-4-2Firing order.
Coil on plugIgnition system.
0.028–0.031 in (0.7–0.8 mm)Spark plug gap.
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Drivebelt RoutingDrivebelt closest to the engine.A.
Drivebelt furthest from theengine.B.
MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 1.5L ECOBOOST™
Motorcraft Part NumberComponent
FA-1939Air filter element.
BEF-48H6-ABattery1
BAGM-48H6-760Alternative battery.1
FP-99Cabin air filter.
FL-910-SEngine oil filter.2
SP-550-XSpark plug.
WW-2117 (driver side)Windshield wiper blade.WW-2302 (passenger side)WW-901-A (rear window)
1 Configure your vehicle’s battery management system to match the replacement battery.If using a battery not listed, it must match the specification as one of the listed batteries.Configure your vehicle’s battery management system to match the listed battery. Failureto use an appropriate configuration for your battery management system could result inshortened battery life, features not working correctly, or your vehicle not starting. Consultyour local dealer or service provider for further details.2 If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that aligns to SAE/USCAR – 36Performance Specifications. Filter Type B.
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We recommend Motorcraft parts that areavailable at your authorized dealer or atwww.fordparts.com. We engineer theseparts for your vehicle to meet or exceedour specifications. Use of other parts could
impact vehicle performance, emissionsand durability. Your warranty could be voidfor any damage related to use of otherparts.
MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 2.0L ECOBOOST™
Motorcraft Part NumberComponent
FA-1939Air filter element.
BEF-48H6-ABattery.1
BAGM-48H6-760Alternative battery.1
FP-99Cabin air filter.
FL-910-SEngine oil filter.2
SP-594Spark plug.
WW-2117 (driver side)Windshield wiper blade.WW-2302 (passenger side)WW-901-A (rear window)
1 Configure your vehicle’s battery management system to match the replacement battery.If using a battery not listed, it must match the specification as one of the listed batteries.Configure your vehicle’s battery management system to match the listed battery. Failureto use an appropriate configuration for your battery management system could result inshortened battery life, features not working correctly, or your vehicle not starting. Consultyour local dealer or service provider for further details.2 If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that aligns to SAE/USCAR – 36Performance Specifications. Filter Type B.
We recommend Motorcraft parts that areavailable at your authorized dealer or atwww.fordparts.com. We engineer theseparts for your vehicle to meet or exceedour specifications. Use of other parts couldimpact vehicle performance, emissionsand durability. Your warranty could be voidfor any damage related to use of otherparts.
BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
Replacement bulbs are specified in thechart below. Headlamp bulbs must bemarked with an authorized D.O.T. markingfor North America to make sure they havethe proper lamp performance, lightbrightness, light pattern and safe visibility.The correct bulbs will not damage thelamp assembly or void the lamp assemblywarranty and will provide quality bulbillumination time.
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ENGINE OIL CAPACITY AND
SPECIFICATION - 1.5L
ECOBOOST™
Use oil that meets the definedspecification and viscosity grade.
If you do not use oil that meets the definedspecification and viscosity grade, it couldresult in:
•Component damage that your vehiclewarranty does not cover.
•Longer engine cranking periods.
•Increased emission levels.
•Reduced vehicle performance.
•Reduced fuel economy.
An oil that displays this symbol conformsto current engine, emission system andfuel economy performance standards ofILSAC.
We recommend Motorcraft motor oil foryour vehicle. If Motorcraft oil is notavailable, use motor oils of therecommended viscosity grade that displaythe API Certification Mark for gasolineengines.
Do not use supplemental engine oiladditives because they are unnecessaryand could lead to engine damage that yourvehicle warranty does not cover.
Capacities
Including the Oil FilterVariant
6.6 qt (6.25 L)All.
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M2C960-A1Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend MotorOil(U.S.)Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil/ Huile moteur de très haute qualité SAE 5W-20Motorcraft®(Canada)XO-5W20-Q1SP(U.S.)CXO-5W20-LSP6(Canada)
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