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All-wheel or four-wheel drive vehiclesrequire that all wheels be off the groundusing a wheel lift and dollies or flatbedequipment. This prevents damage to thetransmission and drive system.
Note:You need to switch on the ignition tounlock the steering.
Note:Make sure you check the steeringcolumn before towing. It could lock if thebattery is dead.
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TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
PRECAUTIONS
Use the following guidelines when towingyour vehicle. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in vehicle damagenot covered by the vehicle warranty.
Note:Make sure you properly secure yourvehicle to the tow vehicle.
Note:If you are unsure of the vehicle’sconfiguration, contact an authorized dealer.
RECREATIONALLY TOWING
YOUR VEHICLE - 2.0L
ECOBOOST™, AWD
You cannot recreational tow your vehiclewith all wheels on the ground becausevehicle or transmission damage couldoccur. You must recreational tow yourvehicle with all four wheels off the ground,such as when using a car-hauling trailer.Otherwise, you cannot recreational towyour vehicle.
RECREATIONALLY TOWING
YOUR VEHICLE - 2.0L
ECOBOOST™, FWD
You cannot recreational tow your vehiclewith all wheels on the ground becausevehicle or transmission damage couldoccur. Place the front wheels on atwo-wheel tow dolly. If you are using a towdolly, follow the instructions specified bythe equipment provider.
Note:Release the parking brake beforetowing your vehicle. See ManuallyReleasing the Electric Parking Brake(page 184).
RECREATIONALLY TOWING
YOUR VEHICLE - 2.7L
ECOBOOST™
Note:Put your climate control system inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering the vehicle. SeeClimate Control (page 128).
Follow these guidelines if you have a needfor recreational towing. An example ofrecreational towing would be towing yourvehicle behind a motorhome. We designedthese guidelines to prevent damage to yourtransmission.
You can recreational tow your vehicle withall four wheels on the ground using theManual Park Release procedure, or withall four wheels off the ground using avehicle transport trailer. If you are using avehicle transport trailer, follow theinstructions specified by the equipmentprovider.
If you recreational tow your vehicle with allfour wheels on the ground:
•Only tow your vehicle in the forwarddirection.
•Use the manual park releaseprocedure. See Using Manual ParkRelease (page 178). Failure to do somay result in damage to thetransmission.
•Do not exceed 65 mph (105 km/h).
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EMERGENCY TOWING
If your vehicle becomes inoperable withoutaccess to wheel dollies or a vehicletransport trailer, it can be flat-towed withall wheels on the ground, regardless of thepowertrain and transmission configuration,under the following conditions:
•Your vehicle is facing forward fortowing in a forward direction.
•Use the manual park releaseprocedure. See Using Manual ParkRelease (page 178). Failure to do somay result in damage to thetransmission.
•Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
•Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).
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Protected ComponentFuseRatingFuse orRelayNumber
Power point 3 - back of console.20 A5
Not used.—6
Powertrain control module - vehicle power 1.20 A7
Powertrain control module - vehicle power 2.20 A8Canister vent.Vapor blocking valve.Heated oxygen post.
Powertrain control module relay.—9
Power point 1 - driver front.20 A10
Powertrain control module - vehicle power 4.15 A11
Powertrain control module - vehicle power 3.15 A12All-wheel drive module relay coil.Active grille shutters.Active transmission warm up.Auxiliary cooling pump.Electric compressor bypass.Vacuum on demand valve.A/C compressor.
Not used.—13
Not used.—14
Run-start relay.—15
Power point 2 - console bin.20 A16
Power point 4 - luggage compartment.20 A17
Not used.—18
Run-start electronic power assist steering.10 A19
Headlamp leveling.10 A20
Not used.—21
Air conditioner clutch solenoid.10 A22
Blind spot information system.15 A23Rear view camera.Forward looking radar.
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Protected ComponentFuseRatingFuse orRelayNumber
Radio transceiver module.10 A31Multi-function display.Integrated control panel.
Radio.20 A32
Not used.–33
Run-start bus (fuse 17, 18, 21, 22, 35, 36, 37, circuit breaker 38).30 A34
Passenger airbag deactivation indicator.5 A35
Rear heated seat module.15 A36
Heated steering wheel.20 A37Auto-dimming interior mirror.Automatic high beam and lane departure mirror module.
Circuit breaker.30 A38Right-hand rear window power.Left-hand rear window power.
IDENTIFYING FUSE TYPES
Micro 2.A
Micro 3.B
Maxi.C
Mini.D
M Case.E
J Case.F
J Case Low Profile.G
Slotted M Case.H
FUSES – TROUBLESHOOTING
FUSES – FREQUENTLY ASKEDQUESTIONS
When do I need to check a fuse?
If electrical components in the vehicleare not working.
When do I need to replace a fuse?
If a fuse has blown.
How do I identify a blown fuse?
You can identify a blown fuse by abroken wire within the fuse.
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MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
Service your vehicle regularly to helpmaintain its roadworthiness and resalevalue. There is a large network ofauthorized dealers that are there to helpyou with their professional servicingexpertise. We believe that their speciallytrained technicians are best qualified toservice your vehicle properly and expertly.They are supported by a wide range ofhighly specialized tools developedspecifically for servicing your vehicle.
If your vehicle requires professional service,an authorized dealer can provide thenecessary parts and service. Check yourwarranty information to find out whichparts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants,fluids and service parts conforming tospecifications. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 341).
•Do not work on a hot engine.
•Make sure that nothing gets caught inmoving parts.
•Do not work on a vehicle with theengine running in an enclosed space,unless you are sure you have enoughventilation.
•Keep all open flames and other burningmaterial, such as cigarettes, away fromthe battery and all fuel related parts.
•Set the parking brake, shift thetransmission to park (P) and block thewheels.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD
Opening the Hood
1.Inside the vehicle, pull the hood releasehandle located under the left-handside of the instrument panel.
2.Slightly lift the hood.
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WARNING: Do not add engine oilwhen the engine is hot. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury.
Do not use supplemental engine oiladditives because they are unnecessaryand could lead to engine damage that thevehicle warranty may not cover.
1.Clean the area surrounding the engineoil filler cap before you remove it.
2.Remove the engine oil filler cap.
3.Add engine oil that meets ourspecifications. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 341).
4.Reinstall the engine oil filler cap. Turnit clockwise until you feel a strongresistance.
Note: Do not add oil further than themaximum mark. Oil levels above themaximum mark may cause engine damage.
Note:Immediately soak up any oil spillagewith an absorbent cloth.
RESETTING THE INTELLIGENT OILLIFE MONITOR
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor - Reset with 4.2”LCD Screen
Use the information display controls onthe steering wheel to reset the oil changeindicator.
From the main menu scroll to:
Action and descriptionMessage
Press the right arrow button,then from this menu scrollto the following message.
Settings
Press the right arrow button,then from this menu scrollto the following message.
Vehicle
Press the right arrow button,then from this menu scrollto the following message.
Oil Life
Press and hold the OKbutton until the instrumentcluster displays thefollowing message.
Hold OK toReset
Reset Successful
When the oil change indic-ator resets the instrumentcluster displays 100%.
Remaining Life
{00}%
If the instrument clusterdisplays one of the followingmessages, repeat theprocess.
Not Reset
Reset Cancelled
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY ANDSPECIFICATION
For filling information, please refer to theCapacities and Specifications section ofyour owner's manual. See Engine OilCapacity and Specification (page 345).
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Note:Before reconnecting the battery,make sure the ignition remains switched off.
Note:Make sure the battery cable terminalsare fully tightened.
Note:After cleaning or replacing thebattery, make sure you reinstall the batterycover or shield.
If you disconnect or replace the vehiclebattery, you must reset the followingfeatures:
•Window bounce-back. See Windows(page 107).
•Clock Settings.
•Pre-set radio stations.
•Steering Angle Sensor.
Note:To calibrate the steering anglesensor, drive the vehicle above 30 mph(50 km/h) for a minimum of 1.2 mi (2 km).Make sure to drive straight ahead for aminimum of 30 seconds. Several vehiclefunctions are disabled and a warning lightcould appear until the sensor is calibrated.
Note:The battery sensor must be resetwhen a new battery is installed. Install onlya battery approved by Ford for use in thevehicle. Use the following procedure toperform the battery sensor reset:
1.1. Turn ignition to on and leave engineoff. Steps 2 and 3 must be completedwithin 10 seconds.
2.2. Flash the high beams 5 times, endingwith the high beams off.
3.3. Press and release the brake pedal 3times.
The battery warning light on the clusterwill flash 3 times to confirm that the resetwas successful.
Battery Management System
The battery management system monitorsbattery conditions and takes actions toextend battery life. If excessive batterydrain is detected, the system temporarilydisables some of the following features:
•Heated rear window.
•Heated seats.
•Climate control.
•Heated steering wheel.
•Audio unit.
•Navigation system.
A message may appear in the informationdisplay to alert you that battery protectionactions are active.
After battery replacement, or in somecases after charging the battery with anexternal charger, the battery managementsystem requires eight hours of vehicle sleeptime to relearn the battery state of charge.During this time your vehicle must remainfully locked with the ignition off.
Note:If you add electrical accessories orcomponents to the vehicle, it may adverselyaffect battery performance and durability.This may also affect the performance ofother electrical systems in the vehicle.
Battery Disposal
Make sure that you dispose ofold batteries in anenvironmentally friendly way.Seek advice from your local authorityabout recycling old batteries.
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