Exclusive Use of E85 - Flex Fuel Vehicles Only
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regularunleaded fuel.Every oil change interval
Off-Road Driving
If you operate your vehicle primarily in anyof the following conditions, you need toperform extra maintenance, as indicated.If you operate your vehicle occasionallyunder any of these conditions, it is notnecessary to perform the extramaintenance. For specificrecommendations, see your dealershipservice advisor or technician. Examples offrequent conditions that would qualify are:
•Example 1: Continuous deep sand ordune driving for more than 25 minutesin a 4-wheel drive state using morethan 50% throttle at elevated ambienttemperatures (above 90°F (32°C).
•Example 2: Continuous off-road highspeed (above 55 mph (88.5 km/h) orconsistently using more than 50%throttle) desert running operation formore than 60 minutes in a 4-wheeldrive state at elevated ambienttemperatures (above 90°F (32°C).
•Example 3: Continuous on-road highspeed driving (90 mph (145 km/h) ormore) for more than 30 minutes in a4-wheel drive state at elevatedambient temperatures (above 90°F(32°C).
Off-road Operation
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints and the U-joints.Lubricate grease fittings, if applicable.Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Replace the engine air filter.
Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km) or six monthsEvery 5,000 mi (8,000 km)or six monthsInspect the wheels and related components for abnormalnoise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate the tires, inspect tires for wear and the measurethe tread depth.
Change the Front Axle Fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km) or two yearsChange the Transfer Case Fluid.
1Reset your oil change reminder after each engine oil and filter change. See Resettingthe Intelligent Oil Life Monitor (page 506).
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Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the NormalSchedule.
Axle and Transfer Case Maintenance
In four-wheel drive vehicle's axle(s) andtransfer case, fluid changes or level checksare not required unless a leak is suspectedor the assembly has been submerged inwater. Contact an authorized dealer forservice.
California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, theCalifornia Air Resources Board hasdetermined that the failure to perform thismaintenance item does not nullify theemission warranty or limit recall liabilitybefore the completion of your vehicle'suseful life. Ford Motor Company urges youto have all recommended maintenanceservices performed at the specifiedintervals and to record all vehicle service.
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa orlocations with similar climates using an oilthat meets our specification or has anAmerican Petroleum Institute certified forgasoline engines (certification mark) oil,the normal oil change interval is 3,000 mi(4,800 km).
Engine Air Filter Replacement
The life of the engine air filter is dependenton exposure to dusty and dirty conditions.Vehicles operated in these conditionsrequire frequent inspection andreplacement of the engine air filter.
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Tampering with emissionscontrol systems includingrelated sensors or the DieselExhaust Fluid system can result in reducedengine power and the illumination of theservice engine soon light.
Tampering With a Noise ControlSystem
Federal laws prohibit the following acts:
•Removal or rendering inoperative byany person other than for purposes ofmaintenance.
•Repair or replacement of any device orelement of the design incorporated intoa new vehicle for the purpose of noisecontrol prior to its sale or delivery tothe ultimate purchaser or while it is inuse.
•The use of the vehicle after any personremoves or renders inoperative anydevice or element of the design.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agencymay presume to constitute tampering asfollows:
•Removal of hood blanket, fender apronabsorbers, fender apron barriers,underbody noise shields or acousticallyabsorptive material.
•Tampering or rendering inoperative theengine speed governor, to allow enginespeed to exceed manufacturerspecifications.
If the engine does not start, runs rough,experiences a decrease in engineperformance, experiences excess fuelconsumption or produces excessiveexhaust smoke, check for the following:
•A plugged or disconnected air inletsystem hose.
•A plugged engine air filter element.
•Water in the fuel filter and waterseparator.
•A clogged fuel filter.
•Contaminated fuel.
•Air in the fuel system, due to looseconnections.
•An open or pinched sensor hose.
•Incorrect engine oil level.
•Incorrect fuel for climatic conditions.
•Incorrect engine oil viscosity forclimactic conditions.
Note:Some vehicles have a lifetime fuelfilter that is integrated with the fuel tank.Regular maintenance or replacement is notneeded.
Note:If these checks do not help youcorrect the concern, have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Noise Emissions Warranty,Prohibited Tampering Acts andMaintenance
On January 1, 1978, Federal regulationbecame effective governing the noiseemission on trucks over 10,000 lb(4,536 kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating(GVWR). The preceding statementsconcerning prohibited tampering acts andmaintenance, and the noise warrantyfound in the Warranty Guide, areapplicable to complete chassis cabs over10,000 lb (4,536 kg) GVWR.
EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS
For your particular global region, yourvehicle may be equipped with features andoptions that are different from the featuresand options that are described in thisOwner’s Manual. A market uniquesupplement may be supplied thatcomplements this book. By referring to themarket unique supplement, if provided,you can properly identify those features,recommendations and specifications thatare unique to your vehicle. This Owner’s
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Center Console Work Surface –Troubleshooting.........................................227Center Console Work Surface – InformationMessages..........................................................227Center Display Limitations.......................637Center Display Overview...........................637Center Display Precautions......................637Changing a Flat Tire - Excluding:Raptor............................................................561Changing a Flat Tire - Raptor.................568Changing a Road Wheel............................561Changing the 12V Battery..........................512Changing the Fuel Filter..............................511Changing the Language.............................179Changing the Measurement Unit...........179Changing the Remote Control Battery -Police Responder........................................92Changing the Remote Control Battery -Vehicles With: Flip Key..............................95Changing the Remote Control Battery -Vehicles With: Push Button Start.........93Changing the Temperature Unit..............179Changing the Tire Pressure Unit.............179Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password..................................624Charging a Device.........................................213Charging a Wireless Device......................228Checking MyKey System Status..............101Checking the Brake Fluid...........................291Checking the Coolant................................506Checking the Seatbelts................................70Checking the Tire Pressures....................550Checking the Wiper Blades......................144Children and Airbags.....................................76Child Restraint Anchor Points....................51Locating the Child Restraint Lower AnchorPoints....................................................................51Locating the Child Restraint Top TetherAnchor Points...................................................52What Are the Child Restraint AnchorPoints....................................................................51Child Restraints...............................................53Child Restraint Position Information.............53Child Restraints Recommendation...............54Child Safety......................................................50Child Restraint Anchor Points..........................51Child Restraints.....................................................53Installing Child Restraints.................................54
Child Safety Locks.........................................63Child Safety Precautions............................50Cleaning Products.......................................529Cleaning the Exterior..................................530Cleaning Camera Lenses andSensors..............................................................531Cleaning Chrome, Aluminium or StainlessSteel..................................................................530Cleaning Headlamps and RearLamps...............................................................530Cleaning Stripes or Graphics..........................531Cleaning the Engine Compartment.............531Cleaning the Exterior Precautions..............530Cleaning the Underbody..................................531Cleaning Wheels................................................530Cleaning Windows and WiperBlades...............................................................530Cleaning the Interior...................................532Cleaning Carpets and Floor Mats................533Cleaning Displays and Screens....................532Cleaning Fabric...................................................532Cleaning Leather................................................532Cleaning Moonroof Tracks.............................533Cleaning Plastic..................................................532Cleaning Seatbelts............................................533Cleaning the Instrument Panel.....................532Cleaning Vinyl......................................................533Clearing All MyKeys......................................101Climate Control.............................................184Auto Mode............................................................186Climate Control Hints..................................187Closing the Tailgate......................................119Closing the Tailgate From Inside YourVehicle................................................................119Closing the Tailgate From Outside YourVehicle...............................................................120Closing the Tailgate Using the RemoteControl...............................................................120Cold Weather Precautions........................472Connected Navigation...............................654Connected Vehicle.......................................621Connected Vehicle –Troubleshooting............................................622Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork.............................................................621Connected Vehicle Data - Excluding:Police Responder.........................................31Connected Vehicle Limitations...............621
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Launching or Retrieving a Boat orPersonal Watercraft................................420Linking or Unlinking a PersonalProfile............................................................652Live Traffic......................................................654Switching Live Traffic On and Off...............654What Is Live Traffic...........................................654Load Carrying...............................................404Load Carrying Precautions......................404Loading Your Trailer.....................................419Locating the 360 Degree Cameras -Excluding: Raptor/Tremor.....................332Locating the 360 Degree Cameras -Raptor/Tremor...........................................333Locating the Auxiliary Switches.............661Locating the Auxiliary SwitchWiring............................................................662Locating the Blind Spot InformationSystem Sensors........................................383Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir.........291Locating the Cross Traffic AlertSensors........................................................388Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel...............254Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad........110Locating the Memory FunctionButtons.........................................................207Locating the Outlets....................................219Locating the Power Outlets......................214Locating the Pre-Collision AssistSensors.........................................................393Locating the Rear View Camera............329Locating the Safety ComplianceCertification Labels.................................405Locating the Tire label...............................537Locating the USB Ports - Excluding:Raptor.............................................................212Locating the USB Ports - Raptor............212Locating the Wireless AccessoryCharger.........................................................228Locating Your Vehicle...................................92Locking and Unlocking the Tailgate........113Locking the Rear Window Controls.......162
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Maintenance.................................................498Engine Air Filter...................................................510Engine Oil.............................................................505
Exterior Bulbs........................................................517Interior Bulbs.......................................................526Maintenance Precautions........................498Making and Receiving a PhoneCall................................................................646Manually Dimming the InteriorMirror..............................................................163Manually Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake.............................................................294Manually Shifting Gears...........................266Shifting Using the Buttons on the SelectorLever...................................................................267Shifting Using the Paddle Shifters.............266Manual Park Release...................................271Manual Park Release Precautions................271Using Manual Park Release.............................271What Is Manual Park Release.........................271Manual Seats.................................................194Adjusting the Head Restraint.........................194Adjusting the Lumbar Support.....................195Adjusting the Seat Backrest...........................195Folding the Seats...............................................202Head Restraint Components.........................194Installing the Head Restraint.........................195Moving the Seat Backward andForward.............................................................195Removing the Head Restraint.......................194Unfolding the Seats..........................................203Massage Seats..............................................199Adjusting the Massage Seat Settings........199Massage Seat Limitations..............................199Memory Function.........................................207Memory Function Precautions...............207Mislock.............................................................105Mislock Limitations............................................105Switching Mislock On and Off.......................105What Is Mislock...................................................105Mobile CommunicationsEquipment...................................................722Mobile Device Data........................................32Moonroof Bounce-Back.............................167Overriding Moonroof Bounce-Back.............167What Is Moonroof Bounce-Back...................167Moonroof.........................................................166Moonroof Bounce-Back...................................167Motorcraft Parts - 2.7LEcoBoost™.................................................585Motorcraft Parts - 3.3L..............................586
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Rear View Camera Settings....................330Switching Rear View Camera Delay On andOff........................................................................331Switching the Rear View CameraView....................................................................331Zooming the Rear View Camera In andOut.....................................................................330Rebooting the Center Display................639Recalling a Preset Position......................207Recovery Towing..........................................483Accessing the Front Towing Point..............483Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x2..................................................................487Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x4.................................................................485Refueling.........................................................255Manually Opening the Fuel FillerDoor...................................................................259Refueling System Overview...........................255Refueling Your Vehicle.....................................255Releasing the Electric Parking Brake ifthe Vehicle Battery Has Run Out ofCharge...........................................................295Remote Control Limitations......................90Remotely Starting and Stopping theVehicle............................................................181Remote Start Limitations...........................181Remote Start Precautions.........................181Remote Start Remote ControlIndicators......................................................182Remote Start..................................................181Remote Start Settings................................182Removing and Installing theTailgate...........................................................113Removing the Key Blade.............................92Removing Your Vehicle FromStorage.........................................................536Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............534Replacement PartsRecommendation......................................721Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................96Replacing the Cabin Air Filter...................192Replacing the Front Wiper Blades.........144Reporting Safety Defects inCanada.........................................................683Reporting Safety Defects in the UnitedStates...........................................................683
Resetting Ground Fault Detection..........221Resetting the Circuit Breaker - VehiclesWith: 7.2kW..................................................222Resetting the Stopping Position -Vehicles With: Power AdjustableSteering Column.........................................141Resetting the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 4.2 Inch Screen...............................180Resetting the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 8 Inch Screen/12 InchScreen...........................................................180Resetting Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem.........................................................556Restarting the Engine................................248Resuming the Set Speed...........................341Reverse Braking Assist Indicators.........298Reverse Braking AssistPrecautions.................................................297Reverse Braking Assist...............................297Reverse Braking Assist –Troubleshooting............................................299Reverse Braking Assist –Troubleshooting........................................299Reverse Braking Assist – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................300Reverse Braking Assist – InformationMessages.........................................................299Roadside Assistance..................................478Rollover Warning..........................................681Route Guidance...........................................655Adjusting the Guidance PromptVolume.............................................................655Canceling Route Guidance............................656Repeating an Instruction................................656Running-InSee: Breaking-In.................................................473Running Out of Fuel....................................254Adding Fuel From a Portable FuelContainer.........................................................254Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................254
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Satellite Radio..............................................630Locating the Satellite Radio IdentificationNumber..............................................................631Satellite Radio Limitations............................630Satellite Radio Settings...................................631
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