Jump Starting the Vehicle......................480
Post-Crash Alert System.........................482
Automatic Crash Shutoff........................482
Recovery Towing.........................................483
Transporting the Vehicle.........................484
Towing Your Vehicle
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions.........485
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x4...............................................................485
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 4x2........................................................................487
Emergency Towing.....................................487
Towing Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting........................................................................487
Fuses
Fuse Precautions.......................................488
Under Hood Fuse Box..............................488
Body Control Module Fuse Box............494
Identifying Fuse Types..............................497
Fuses – Troubleshooting.........................497
Maintenance
Maintenance Precautions.......................498
Opening and Closing the Hood............498
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™.......................................................................499
Under Hood Overview - 3.3L.................500
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™.........................................................................501
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L, HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)..........................502
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L.................503
Under Hood Overview - 5.2L, Raptor.......................................................................504
Engine Oil......................................................505
Checking the Coolant...............................506
Engine Air Filter............................................510
Changing the Fuel Filter.............................511
Changing the 12V Battery.........................512
Adjusting the Headlamps - VehiclesWith: LED Headlamps...........................514
Adjusting the Headlamps - VehiclesWith: Halogen Headlamps..................515
Exterior Bulbs................................................517
Interior Bulbs................................................526
Drive Belt Routing - 2.7L EcoBoost™,Vehicles With: Dual Generators........526
Drive Belt Routing - 2.7L EcoBoost™,Vehicles With: Single Generator.......526
Drive Belt Routing - 3.3L..........................526
Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L Ecoboost™,Vehicles With: Dual Generators.........527
Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L Ecoboost™,Vehicles With: Single Generator........527
Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L, Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)...........................................527
Drive Belt Routing - 5.0L, Vehicles With:Dual Generators......................................527
Drive Belt Routing - 5.0L, Vehicles With:Single Generator.....................................528
Drive Belt Routing - 5.2L..........................528
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products......................................529
Cleaning the Exterior.................................530
Cleaning the Interior..................................532
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.............534
Waxing Your Vehicle..................................534
Storing Your Vehicle
Preparing Your Vehicle for Storage......535
Removing Your Vehicle From Storage........................................................................536
Wheel and Tire Information
Locating the Tire label..............................537
Department of Transportation UniformTire Quality Grades................................537
Information on the Tire Sidewall..........538
Glossary of Tire Terminology.................543
Tire Replacement Requirements.........544
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Stability Control and Traction Control with Roll Stability Control
Traction Control
System3ElectronicStability
Control3
Roll Stability
Control3Stability ControlOFF Light
EnabledEnabled3EnabledIlluminatedduring bulbcheck
Default at start-up
Disabled1Enabled3EnabledIlluminatedButton pressedmomentarily
Disabled1Disabled2EnabledIlluminatedButton pressedand held for 5 -15 seconds
Disabled1DisabledDisabledIlluminatedButton notpressed andtransfer case isswitched to 4x4Low or put intoRock CrawlMode
1 The Traction Control system can still be enabled but with tighter or looser thresholds.2 When you press and hold the button, a progress bar will display to show the button holdtime progress.3 Functions can vary depending on what selectable drive mode the vehicle is currently in.
STABILITY CONTROL
INDICATOR
Stability and Traction ControlIndicator
If the indicator does notilluminate when you switch thepower on, or remains on, thisindicates a malfunction. Have your vehiclechecked by an authorized dealer as soonas possible.
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WHAT IS SPEED SIGN
RECOGNITION
Speed sign recognition detects speed limitsigns to inform you of the current speedlimit. Detected speed signs appear in theinformation display.
HOW DOES SPEED SIGN
RECOGNITION WORK
Speed sign recognition uses a sensorbehind the interior mirror to detect speedsigns.
If your vehicle has speed sign recognitionwith navigation, stored speed sign datamay influence the indicated speed limitvalue.
SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: You are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle at all times. Thesystem is designed to be an aid and doesnot relieve you of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention. Failureto follow this instruction could result inthe loss of control of your vehicle,personal injury or death.
WARNING: In cold and severeweather conditions the system may notfunction. Rain, snow and spray can alllimit sensor performance.
WARNING: The system may notoperate properly if the sensor is blocked.Keep the windshield free fromobstruction.
WARNING: Do not performwindshield repairs in the areasurrounding the sensor.
WARNING: The system may notcorrectly operate if your vehicle is fittedwith a suspension kit not approved byFord.
WARNING: Not all traffic signs canbe recognized by the system anddisplayed correctly.
Note:Always fit our original parts whenreplacing headlamp bulbs. Other bulbs mayreduce system performance. See ExteriorBulb Specification Chart (page 517).
SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION
LIMITATIONS
Speed sign recognition may not operatecorrectly due to:
•Outdated map data.
•Incorrect recognition of speed limits bythe sensor of signs on parallel roads orexit ramps.
•Missed recognition of faded, dirty, ordistorted signs.
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Removing the Jumper Cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverseorder that they were connected.
Note:Do not switch the headlamps onwhen disconnecting the cables. The peakvoltage could blow the bulbs.
POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM
WHAT IS THE POST-CRASHALERT SYSTEM
The system helps draw attention to yourvehicle in the event of a serious impact.
HOW DOES THE POST-CRASHALERT SYSTEM WORK
The system is designed to turn the hazardflashers on, turn the courtesy lamps on,intermittently sound the horn and unlockall doors in the event of a serious impactthat deploys an airbag or the seatbeltpretensioners.
POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEMLIMITATIONS
Depending on applicable laws in thecountry your vehicle was built for, the horndoes not sound in the event of a seriousimpact.
SWITCHING THE POST-CRASHALERT SYSTEM OFF
Press the hazard flasher switch, the unlockbutton on the remote control, the panicbutton on the remote control or cycle theignition to switch the system off.
Note:The alert turns off when the vehiclebattery runs out of charge.
AUTOMATIC CRASH SHUTOFF
WHAT IS AUTOMATIC CRASHSHUTOFF
The automatic crash shutoff is designedto stop the fuel going to the engine in theevent of a moderate or severe crash.
Note:Not every impact causes a shutoff.
AUTOMATIC CRASH SHUTOFFPRECAUTIONS
WARNING: If your vehicle has beeninvolved in a crash, have the fuel systemchecked. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in fire, personal injury ordeath.
RE-ENABLING YOUR VEHICLE
1.Switch the ignition off.
2.Attempt to start your vehicle.
3.Switch the ignition off.
4.Attempt to start your vehicle.
Note:If your vehicle does not start after thethird attempt, have your vehicle checked assoon as possible.
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EXTERIOR BULBS
EXTERIOR BULB SPECIFICATIONCHART
Replacement bulbs are specified in thechart below. Headlamp bulbs must be
marked with an authorized D.O.T. markingfor North America to make sure they havethe proper lamp performance, lightbrightness, light pattern and safe visibility.The correct bulbs will not damage thelamp assembly or void the lamp assemblywarranty and will provide quality bulbillumination time.
Power (Watt)SpecificationLamp
16912Central high mounted stop lamp.
LEDLEDCentral high mounted cargo lamp.Vehicles with cargo box.
LEDLEDDaytime running lamp (XLT optional,Lariat, Platinum, King Ranch, Limited,Raptor).
55H11Daytime running lamp (XLT optional,XL).
LEDLEDFront turn signal and parking lamp(XLT optional, Lariat, Platinum, KingRanch, Limited).
21/54257NAFront turn signal and parking lamp(XLT optional, XL).
LEDLEDFront fog lamp (XLT optional, Lariat,Platinum, King Ranch, Limited,Raptor).
559140Front fog lamp (XL and XLT optional).
LEDLEDFront side marker lamp (Lariatoptional, Platinum, King Ranch,Limited).
5W5WFront side marker lamp (Lariatoptional, XL, XLT).
LEDLEDHeadlamp (XLT optional, Lariat, Plat-inum, King Ranch, Limited).
55H11Headlamp low beam (XLT optional,XL).
659005Headlamp high beam (XLT optional,XL).
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REMOVING A REAR LAMPASSEMBLY
1.Make sure the headlamps are off.
2.Open the tailgate to access the rearlamp assemblies.
3.Remove the two bolts from the taillamp assembly. Then, carefully pull thelamp assembly from the tailgate pillarby releasing the two retaining tabs.
4.Disconnect the electrical connectorfrom the bulb.
5.To install, reverse the removalprocedure.
CHANGING A HEADLAMP BULB
WARNING: Make sure the bulbshave cooled down before removingthem. Failure to follow this warning couldresult in serious personal injury.
Accessing the Halogen High Beamand Low Beam Bulbs
1.Rotate the steering wheel to theopposite side of the bulb needingreplacement.
2.Remove the screws and push pins fromthe front of the wheel liner.
3.Pull the wheel liner back towards thetire to gain access to the bulbs.
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Replacing the Halogen High Beamand Low Beam Bulbs
Low beam headlamp bulb.A.
Turn signal lamp bulb.B.
High beam headlamp bulb.C.
1.Make sure the headlamps are off.
2.For the high beam and low beam bulbs,remove the rubber cap to access thebulbs.
3.Remove the bulb holder from the lampassembly by turning itcounterclockwise and pulling it straightout.
4.Disconnect the bulb from the electricalconnector.
5.To install, reverse the removalprocedure.
Note:Handle a halogen headlamp bulbcarefully and keep out of children’s reach.Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base anddo not touch the glass. The oil from yourhand could cause the bulb to break the nexttime the headlamps are operated.
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Note:If the bulb is accidentally touched,clean it with rubbing alcohol beforeinstalling it.
CHANGING A FRONT TURNSIGNAL LAMP BULB
WARNING: Make sure the bulbshave cooled down before removingthem. Failure to follow this warning couldresult in serious personal injury.
1.Rotate the steering wheel to theopposite side of the bulb needingreplacement.
2.Remove the screws and push pins fromthe front of the wheel liner.
3.Pull the wheel liner back toward thetire to gain access to the bulb.
Low beam headlamp bulb.A.
Turn signal lamp bulb.B.
High beam headlamp bulb.C.
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