2023 FORD EDGE Owners Manual

WARNING: This vehicle may havemore than one battery. Removing thebattery cables from only one batterydoes not disconnect your vehicleelectrical system. Make sure youdisconnect the battery cables from allbatteries when disconnecting power.Failure to do so may cause seriouspersonal injury or property damage.
The battery is in the engine compartment.See Under Hood Overview (page 284).
Your vehicle has a maintenance-freebattery. It does not require additionalwater during service.
For longer, trouble-free operation, keep thetop of the battery clean and dry and thebattery cables tightly fastened to thebattery terminals. If any corrosion ispresent on the battery or terminals, removethe cables from the terminals and cleanwith a wire brush. You can neutralize theacid with a solution of baking soda andwater.
We recommend that you disconnect thenegative battery cable terminal from thebattery if you plan to store your vehicle foran extended period.
Note:If you only disconnect the negativebattery cable terminal, make sure it isisolated or placed away from the batteryterminal to avoid unintended connection orarcing.
To maintain correct operation of thebattery management system, if you addany electrical devices to your vehicle, donot connect the ground connection directlyto the negative battery terminal. Aconnection at the negative battery terminalcan cause inaccurate measurements ofthe battery condition and potentialincorrect system operation.
Note:If you add electrical accessories orcomponents to your vehicle this mayadversely affect battery performance,durability and the performance of otherelectrical systems on your vehicle.
If you replace the battery make sure itmatches the electrical requirements ofyour vehicle.
If you disconnect or replace the batteryand your vehicle has an automatictransmission, it must relearn its adaptivestrategy. Because of this, the transmissionmay shift firmly when first driven. This isnormal operation while the transmissionfully updates its operation to optimumshift feel.
Remove and Reinstall the Battery
To disconnect or remove the battery, dothe following:
1.Apply the parking brake and switch theignition off.
2.Switch all electrical equipment off, forexample lights and radio.
3.Wait a minimum of two minutes beforedisconnecting the battery.
Note:The engine management system hasa power hold function and remains poweredfor a period of time after you switch theignition off. This is to allow diagnostic andadaptive tables to be stored. Disconnectingthe battery without waiting can causedamage not covered by the vehicleWarranty.
4.Disconnect the negative battery cableterminal.
5.Disconnect the positive battery cableterminal.
6.Remove the battery securing clamp.
7.Remove the battery.
8.To install, reverse the removalprocedure.
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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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ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
The headlamps on your vehicle areproperly aimed at the assembly plant. Ifyour vehicle has been involved in a crash,have the aim of the headlamp beamchecked by an authorized dealer.
Headlamp Aiming Target
8 ft (2.4 m).A
Center height of lamp to ground.B
25 ft (7.6 m).C
Horizontal reference line.D
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
1.Park the vehicle directly in front of awall or screen on a level surface,approximately 25 ft (7.6 m) away.
2.Measure the height of the headlampbulb center from the ground and markan 8 ft (2.4 m) horizontal reference lineon the vertical wall or screen at thisheight.
Note:To see a clearer light pattern foradjusting, you may want to block the lightfrom one headlamp while adjusting theother.
3.Turn on the low beam headlamps toilluminate the wall or screen and openthe hood.
4.On the wall or screen you will observea flat zone of high intensity light at thetop of the right hand portion of thebeam pattern. If the top edge of thehigh intensity light zone is not at thehorizontal reference line, the headlampneeds to be adjusted.
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5.Locate the vertical adjuster on eachheadlamp. Using a Phillips #2screwdriver, turn the adjuster eitherclockwise or counterclockwise in orderto adjust the vertical aim of theheadlamp. The horizontal edge of thebrighter light should touch thehorizontal reference line.
6.Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
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EXTERIOR BULBS
EXTERIOR BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
Power (Watt)SpecificationLamp
LEDLEDBrake and rear lamp.
LEDLEDCentral high mounted brake lamp.
PWM/LEDH15/LEDDaytime running lamps.
21WY21WFront turn signal lamp.
LEDLEDFront side marker lamp.
LEDLEDFront fog lamp (if equipped).
LEDLEDFront signature lamp.
559005LLHeadlamp high beam.
55H11LLHeadlamp low beam.
HIDD3SHigh-intensity discharge headlamps.
5W5WLicense plate lamp.
LEDLEDRear turn signal lamp.
LEDLEDRear side marker lamp.
LEDLEDReversing lamps.
LEDLEDSide direction indicator.
Note:LED lamps are not serviceable. See an authorized dealer if they fail.
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REMOVING A HEADLAMPASSEMBLY
1.Open the hood. See Opening andClosing the Hood (page 282).
2.Remove the screws.
3.Pull the headlamp toward the front ofthe vehicle to disengage it from thelower fixing point.
4.Lift the headlamp up and remove it.
5.Disconnect the electrical connector.
CHANGING A HEADLAMP BULB
WARNING: Switch the lamps andthe ignition off. Failure to follow thiswarning could result in serious personalinjury.
WARNING: Bulbs can become hot.Let the bulb cool down before removingit. Failure to do so could result inpersonal injury.
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Headlamp low beam.A
Headlamp low and high beam -vehicles with high-intensitydischarge headlamps.
Headlamp high beam.B
Daytime running lamp.
Front turn signal lamp.C
Headlamp Low Beam
1.Remove the cover.
2.Turn the bulb counterclockwise andremove it.
3.Disconnect the electrical connector.
Note:Do not touch the bulb glass.
Note:You cannot separate the bulb fromthe bulb holder.
Headlamp High Beam
1.Remove the cover.
2.Turn the bulb counterclockwise andremove it.
3.Disconnect the electrical connector.
Note:Do not touch the bulb glass.
Note:You cannot separate the bulb fromthe bulb holder.
High-Intensity DischargeHeadlamps
These lamps operate at a high voltage.See an authorized dealer if they fail.
Daytime Running Lamp
1.Remove the cover.
2.Turn the bulb counterclockwise andremove it.
3.Disconnect the electrical connector.
Note:Do not touch the bulb glass.
Note:You cannot separate the bulb fromthe bulb holder.
CHANGING A FRONT TURNSIGNAL LAMP BULB
Headlamp low beam.A
Headlamp low and high beam -vehicles with high-intensitydischarge headlamps.
Headlamp high beam.B
Daytime running lamp.
Front turn signal lamp.C
1.Remove the headlamp assembly. SeeRemoving a Headlamp Assembly(page 298).
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2.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwiseand remove it.
3.Remove the bulb by pulling it straightout.
CHANGING A LICENSE PLATELAMP BULB
1.Use a suitable tool, for example ascrewdriver, to carefully remove thelamp.
2.Remove the lamp.
3.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwiseand remove it.
4.Remove the bulb by pulling it straightout.
INTERIOR BULBS
INTERIOR BULB SPECIFICATIONCHART
Your vehicle has LED lamps. These are notserviceable items. See an authorized dealerif they fail.
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