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Normal Maintenance Intervals
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Instrument Cluster Display 1
Change the engine oil and filter.2
Rotate the tires, inspect for tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level, if applicable with dipstick. Consult yourdealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and the parking brake.
Inspect the engine coolant system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the front axle.3
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, and driveshaft.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness ordrag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.2 Reset the oil change reminder after engine oil and filter changes. See Resetting theIntelligent Oil Life Monitor (page 506).3 Four-wheel drive vehicles only.
Brake Fluid Maintenance1
Change the brake fluid.2Every 3 Years
1 Perform this maintenance item every 3 years. Do not exceed the designated time forthe interval.2 Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer.
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Adjusting the Sound Settings.................627Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Manual Adjustable SteeringColumn..........................................................140Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable SteeringColumn..........................................................140Adjusting the Volume.................................627Aid Mode..........................................................377How Does Aid Mode Work..............................377What Is Aid Mode...............................................377Airbag Precautions.........................................75Airbags................................................................73Front Passenger Sensing System...................77Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control - Vehicles With:Automatic Temperature Control.............184See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: ManualTemperature Control...................................189Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 2.7L EcoBoost™..........610Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 3.3L....................................611Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 3.5L, Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV).............................................613Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 3.5L Ecoboost™..........612Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 5.0L..................................614Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 5.2L.................................609Alert and Aid Mode......................................377How Does Alert and Aid Mode Work..........378What Is Alert and Aid Mode............................377Alert Mode......................................................376Adjusting the Steering Wheel VibrationIntensity.............................................................377How Does Alert Mode Work...........................377What Is Alert Mode............................................376Alexa Built-In.................................................642Alexa Built-In Requirements...................642Alexa Built-In Settings...............................642AM/FM Radio................................................628AM/FM Radio Limitations..............................628Selecting a Radio Station...............................628Ambient Lighting..........................................160Adjusting Ambient Lighting............................160
Switching Ambient Lighting On andOff.......................................................................160Anti-Lock Braking System.........................291Anti-Lock Braking SystemLimitations.......................................................291Anti-Theft Alarm System..........................134Arming the Anti-Theft Alarm System.........135Disarming the Anti-Theft AlarmSystem...............................................................135How Does the Anti-Theft Alarm SystemWork....................................................................134What Are the Inclination Sensors.................135What Are the Interior Sensors.......................134What Is the Anti-Theft AlarmSystem...............................................................134What Is the Perimeter Alarm..........................134Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings........135Setting the Alarm Security Level..................135Switching Ask on Exit On and Off................135What are the Alarm Security Levels............135What Is Ask on Exit.............................................135Appendices.....................................................751Applying the Electric ParkingBrake.............................................................294Applying the Electric Parking Brake in anEmergency..................................................294App Precautions..........................................650App Requirements.....................................650Apps.................................................................650At a Glance.......................................................33Audio System................................................626AM/FM Radio......................................................628Audio System – Troubleshooting................633Digital Radio........................................................629Satellite Radio....................................................630Audio System Precautions......................626Audio System – Troubleshooting..........633Audio System – InformationMessages.........................................................633Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror.................165What Is the Auto-Dimming ExteriorMirror..................................................................165Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror...................163Auto-Dimming Interior MirrorLimitations.......................................................163What Is the Auto-Dimming InteriorMirror..................................................................163Auto Hold.......................................................305
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Auto Hold Indicators..................................305Autolamps......................................................148Autolamp Settings.............................................148What Are Autolamps........................................148Autolock...........................................................105Autolock Requirements...................................105What Is Autolock................................................105Automatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake.............................................295Automatic Crash Shutoff.........................482Automatic Crash ShutoffPrecautions.....................................................482Re-Enabling Your Vehicle...............................482What Is Automatic Crash Shutoff...............482Automatic Emergency Braking..............396Switching Automatic Emergency BrakingOn and Off......................................................396What Is Automatic EmergencyBraking..............................................................396Automatic Engine Stop - Vehicles With:Keyless Entry and Push ButtonStart...............................................................239How Does Automatic Engine StopWork...................................................................239Overriding Automatic Engine Stop.............239Switching Automatic Engine Stop On andOff.......................................................................239What Is Automatic Engine Stop...................239Automatic High Beam Control................152Automatic High Beam ControlIndicators..........................................................154Automatic High Beam ControlLimitations........................................................153Automatic High Beam ControlPrecautions......................................................153Automatic High Beam ControlRequirements..................................................153How Does Automatic High Beam ControlWork....................................................................152Overriding Automatic High BeamControl...............................................................154Switching Automatic High Beam ControlOn and Off.......................................................154Automatic High Beam Control –Troubleshooting.........................................154Automatic High Beam Control –Information Messages.................................154
Automatic Locking Mode...........................66Disengaging Automatic Locking Mode........67Engaging Automatic Locking Mode..............66What Is Automatic Locking Mode.................66When to Use Automatic LockingMode....................................................................66Automatic Return to Park (P)................269Automatic Return to Park (P)Limitations.......................................................270How Does Automatic Return to Park (P)Work...................................................................270What Is Automatic Return to Park(P)......................................................................269Automatic Transmission AudibleWarnings.......................................................273Automatic Transmission..........................264Automatic Return to Park (P)......................269Automatic Transmission Positions.............264Manually Shifting Gears.................................266Manual Park Release.........................................271Temporary Neutral Mode...............................268Automatic TransmissionPositions......................................................264Drive (D)................................................................264Manual (M)..........................................................265Neutral (N)..........................................................264Park (P).................................................................264Reverse (R)..........................................................264Automatic TransmissionPrecautions.................................................264Auto Mode......................................................186Auto Mode Indicators.......................................186Switching Auto Mode On and Off................186Switching Dual Mode On and Off.................187Auto-Start-Stop..........................................248Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting..........249Auto-Start-Stop Indicators.....................248Auto-Start-Stop Precautions.................248Auto-Start-Stop –Troubleshooting........................................249Auto-Start-Stop – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................250Auto-Start-Stop – InformationMessages.........................................................249Autounlock.....................................................105Autounlock Requirements..............................105Switching Autounlock On and Off...............105What Is Autounlock...........................................105
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Switching Digital Radio Reception On andOff......................................................................630What Is Digital Radio.......................................629Directing the Flow of Air............................186Disposing of Airbags.....................................86Distance Alert...............................................395Adjusting the Sensitivity of DistanceAlert...................................................................396What Is Distance Alert.....................................395Distance Indication.....................................393Distance Indication Indicator........................395Switching Distance Indication On andOff......................................................................395What Is Distance Indication...........................393Doors and Locks AudibleWarnings.......................................................105Doors and Locks...........................................104Autolock.................................................................105Autounlock...........................................................105Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting...........106Mislock...................................................................105Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle...............................................................104Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle...............................................................104Doors and Locks –Troubleshooting........................................106Doors and Locks – Frequently AskedQuestions..........................................................107Doors and Locks – InformationMessages.........................................................106Doors and Locks – Warning Lamps............106Drive Belt Routing - 2.7L EcoBoost™,Vehicles With: Dual Generators..........526Drive Belt Routing - 2.7L EcoBoost™,Vehicles With: Single Generator.........526Drive Belt Routing - 3.3L...........................526Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L, Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV).............................................527Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L Ecoboost™,Vehicles With: Dual Generators...........527Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L Ecoboost™,Vehicles With: Single Generator..........527Drive Belt Routing - 5.0L, Vehicles With:Dual Generators.........................................527Drive Belt Routing - 5.0L, Vehicles With:Single Generator.......................................528Drive Belt Routing - 5.2L...........................528
Drive Mode Control.....................................362Drive Mode Control –Troubleshooting.............................................373Drive Modes.........................................................365Drive Mode Control –Troubleshooting........................................373Drive Mode Control – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................374Drive Mode Control – InformationMessages..........................................................373Drive Mode Control – WarningLamps................................................................373Drive Modes...................................................365Baja.........................................................................365Deep Snow/Sand..............................................366Eco..........................................................................366Mud/Ruts..............................................................367Normal...................................................................367Off-Road..............................................................368Rock Crawl...........................................................368Slippery.................................................................369Sport.......................................................................370Tow/Haul...............................................................372Trail..........................................................................373Driver Alert.....................................................399Driver Alert – Troubleshooting....................400Driver Alert Limitations.............................399Driver Alert Precautions............................399Driver Alert – Troubleshooting..............400Driver Alert – Information Messages.........400Driving Economically..................................473Driving Hints..................................................466Off-Road Driving...............................................466Driving on Snow and Ice............................473
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Easy Entry and Exit........................................112Eco Idle............................................................246How Does Eco Idle Work.................................246Switching Eco Idle On and Off......................247What Is Eco Idle..................................................246Eco Idle – Troubleshooting.......................247Eco Idle – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................247Electric Parking Brake AudibleWarning........................................................295
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Electric Parking Brake................................294Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting............................................295Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting........................................295Electric Parking Brake – InformationMessages.........................................................296Electric Parking Brake – WarningLamps...............................................................295Electric Power Steering.............................320Electric Power Steering AdaptiveSteering............................................................320Electric Power Steering Precautions..........320How Does Electric Power SteeringWork..................................................................320Electromagnetic Compatibility................751Electronic Locking Differential...............284Electronic Locking Differential –Troubleshooting............................................290Electronic Locking DifferentialIndicators.....................................................289Electronic Locking DifferentialPrecautions.................................................285Electronic Locking Differential –Troubleshooting.......................................290Electronic Locking Differential –Information Messages................................290Emergency Call Limitations.......................89Emergency Call Requirements.................88Emergency Call System Data....................32Emergency Towing......................................487Emission Law.................................................747Enabling Apps on an AndroidDevice...........................................................650Enabling Apps on an iOS Device...........650Enabling or Disabling PersonalProfiles..........................................................652Enabling Remote Start................................181End User License Agreement..................722Engine Air Filter.............................................510Changing the Engine Air Filter.......................510Engine Block Heater...................................236Engine Block Heater Precautions................236How Does the Engine Block HeaterWork...................................................................237Using the Engine Block Heater......................237Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge..............................................................171
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.7L EcoBoost™........................................592Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -3.3L................................................................594Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)............................................................598Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -3.5L Ecoboost™.......................................596Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -5.0L...............................................................600Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -5.2L.................................................................591Engine Oil.......................................................505Adding Engine Oil..............................................505Checking the Engine Oil Level......................505Engine Oil Capacity andSpecification..................................................506Engine Oil Dipstick Overview........................505Resetting the Intelligent Oil LifeMonitor.............................................................506Engine Oil Pressure Gauge.........................171Engine Specifications - 2.7LEcoBoost™.................................................579Engine Specifications - 3.3L...................580Engine Specifications - 3.5L, HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)............................582Engine Specifications - 3.5LEcoboost™..................................................581Engine Specifications - 5.0L...................583Engine Specifications - 5.2L....................578Entering a Parallel Parking Space.........336Entering a Perpendicular ParkingSpace.............................................................337Evasive Steering Assist.............................396Evasive Steering Assist Limitations............396Switching Evasive Steering Assist On andOff.......................................................................397What Is Evasive Steering Assist...................396EV Coach - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)..............................................................177Event Data........................................................30Exiting a Parking Space.............................337Export Unique Options..............................748Extending the Exterior Mirrors.................165Extending the Remote StartDuration.........................................................182
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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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VentilationSee: Climate Control - Vehicles With:Automatic Temperature Control.............184See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: ManualTemperature Control...................................189Venting the Moonroof.................................167Viewing the Tire Pressures......................556Visual Search...................................................35Voice Interaction.........................................640Ford Assistant....................................................640
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Warranty Information.................................749Warranty Terms and Conditions...........664Washer Fluid Specification.......................614Washers...........................................................145Adding Washer Fluid.........................................145Switching the Courtesy Wipe On andOff........................................................................145Using the Windshield Washer........................145Washer Fluid Specification.............................145Washer Precautions..........................................145WashersSee: Wipers and Washers................................143Waxing Your Vehicle...................................534Waypoints......................................................655Adding a Waypoint...........................................655Editing Waypoints.............................................655What Are the Auxiliary Switches............661What Are the Instrument ClusterIndicators.......................................................173What Are the Instrument ClusterWarning Lamps............................................171What Is 911 Assist..........................................88What Is a Connected Vehicle...................621What Is Active Park Assist........................336What is a Hybrid Electric Vehicle...........244What is Alexa Built-In................................642What Is Auto-Start-Stop..........................248What Is Blind Spot InformationSystem..........................................................382What Is BlueCruise......................................356What Is Cross Traffic Alert........................387What Is Cross Traffic Braking...................301What Is Cruise Control..............................340What Is Drive Mode Control....................362What Is Driver Alert.....................................399
What Is Ford Protect..................................665What Is Generator Mode............................221What Is Hill Descent Control....................318What Is Hill Start Assist............................304What Is Keyless Entry.................................108What Is MyKey................................................99What Is Onboard Scales...........................437What Is Pre-Collision Assist....................390What Is Remote Start..................................181What Is Reverse Braking Assist..............297What Is Smart Hitch...................................435What Is Speed Sign Recognition............401What Is the 360 Degree Camera...........332What Is the Cabin Air Filter.......................192What Is the Catalytic Converter.............262What Is the Electric Parking Brake........294What Is the Electronic LockingDifferential..................................................284What Is the Gross Axle WeightRating...........................................................405What Is the Gross Combined WeightRating...........................................................406What Is the Gross Vehicle WeightRating...........................................................405What Is the High Voltage Battery..........263What Is the Integrated Trailer BrakeController.....................................................425What Is the Keyless Entry Keypad..........110What Is the Lane Keeping System........375What Is the Memory Function................207What Is the Onboard Generator..............217What Is the Pedestrian AlertSystem.............................................................87What Is the Personal SafetySystem.............................................................72What Is the Power Outlet..........................214What is the Rear Occupant AlertSystem..........................................................205What Is the Rear View Camera..............329What Is the Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem..........................................................554What Is the Wireless AccessoryCharger.........................................................228What Is Traction Control...........................307What Is Trail Control....................................312What is Trailer Backup Assistance.......439What Is Trailer Hitching Assistance.......431What Is Trailer Reverse Guidance.........454
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