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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 578).
•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
WARNING: Make sure that you fullylatch the hood before driving. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death.
1.Pull the hood release handle under theleft hand side of the instrument panel.
2.Pull the secondary release lever underthe front of the hood near the centerof your vehicle.
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3.Raise the hood until the lift cylindershold it open.
4.To close, lower the hood and makesure that it fully latches.
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.7L ECOBOOST™
Engine compartment fuse box. See Fuses (page 488).A.
Battery. See Changing the 12V Battery (page 512).B.
Engine oil filler cap. See Checking the Engine Oil Level (page 505).C.
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Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview (page 505).D.
Brake fluid reservoir. See Checking the Brake Fluid (page 291).E.
Air filter assembly. See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 510).F.
Engine coolant reservoir. See Checking the Coolant (page 506).G.
Windshield washer fluid reservoir.H.
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.3L
Engine compartment fuse box. See Under Hood Fuse Box (page 488).A.
Battery. See Changing the 12V Battery (page 512).B.
Engine oil filler cap. See Checking the Engine Oil Level (page 505).C.
Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview (page 505).D.
Brake fluid reservoir. See Checking the Brake Fluid (page 291).E.
Air filter assembly. See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 510).F.
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Engine coolant reservoir. See Checking the Coolant (page 506).G.
Windshield washer fluid reservoir.H.
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.5L ECOBOOST™
Engine compartment fuse box. See Fuses (page 488).A.
Battery. See Changing the 12V Battery (page 512).B.
Engine oil filler cap. See Checking the Engine Oil Level (page 505).C.
Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview (page 505).D.
Brake fluid reservoir. See Brakes (page 291).E.
Air filter. See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 510).F.
Engine coolant reservoir. See Checking the Coolant (page 506).G.
Windshield washer fluid reservoir.H.
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.5L, HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(HEV)
Engine compartment fuse box. See Fuses (page 488).A.
Battery. See Changing the 12V Battery (page 512).B.
Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview (page 505).C.
Engine oil filler cap. See Adding Engine Oil (page 505).D.
Brake fluid reservoir. See Checking the Brake Fluid (page 291).E.
Air filter. See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 510).F.
Secondary coolant reservoir. See Checking the Coolant (page 506).G.
Engine coolant reservoir. See Checking the Coolant (page 506).H.
Windshield washer fluid reservoir.I.
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 5.0L
Engine compartment fuse box. See Under Hood Fuse Box (page 488).A.
Engine oil filler cap. See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview (page 505).B.
Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview (page 505).C.
Brake fluid reservoir. See Checking the Brake Fluid (page 291).D.
Air filter assembly. See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 510).E.
Engine coolant reservoir. See Checking the Coolant (page 506).F.
Windshield washer fluid reservoir.G.
Battery. See Changing the 12V Battery (page 512).H.
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 5.2L, RAPTOR
Power distribution box.A
Battery.B
Engine oil filler cap.C
Intercooler coolant reservoir.D
Engine coolant reservoir.E
Brake fluid reservoir.F
Air filter assembly.G
Windshield washer reservoir.H
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CHANGING THE 12V BATTERY
WARNING: Batteries normallyproduce explosive gases which cancause personal injury. Therefore, do notallow flames, sparks or lightedsubstances to come near the battery.When working near the battery, alwaysshield your face and protect your eyes.Always provide correct ventilation.
WARNING: When lifting aplastic-cased battery, excessive pressureon the end walls could cause acid to flowthrough the vent caps, resulting inpersonal injury and damage to thevehicle or battery. Lift the battery with abattery carrier or with your hands onopposite corners.
WARNING: Keep batteries out ofreach of children. Batteries containsulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin,eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes whenworking near the battery to protectagainst possible splashing of acidsolution. In case of acid contact with skinor eyes, flush immediately with water fora minimum of 15 minutes and get promptmedical attention. If acid is swallowed,call a physician immediately.
WARNING: Battery posts,terminals and related accessoriescontain lead and lead compounds,chemicals known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer andreproductive harm.Wash your handsafter handling.
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.
WARNING: For vehicles withAuto-Start-Stop the battery requirementis different. You must replace the batterywith one of exactly the samespecification.
The battery is in the engine compartment.See Under Hood Overview (page 499).
Your vehicle has a maintenance-freebattery. It does not require additionalwater during service.
If the vehicle battery has a cover and venthose, make sure you correctly install it aftercleaning or replacing the battery.
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.
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