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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Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Headlamp high beams
Headlamps on
Heated rear window
Hill descent control
Horn control
Interior luggage compartmentrelease
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low fuel level
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Malfunction Indicator Lamp(MIL)
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking lamps
Passenger airbag activated
Passenger airbag deactivated
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
See Service Manual
Side airbag
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WHAT IS THE POWER OUTLET
The power outlet can power devices usinga 12 V outlet adapter.
POWER OUTLET
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not plug optionalelectrical accessories into the cigarlighter socket. Incorrect use of the cigarlighter can cause damage not coveredby the vehicle warranty, and can resultin fire or serious injury.
When you switch the vehicle on, you canuse the socket to power 12 V applianceswith a maximum current rating of 20 A. Donot use the power point over the vehiclecapacity of 12 V DC 240 W or a fuse couldblow. Do not plug in any device thatsupplies power to the vehicle through thepower points. This could result in damageto vehicle systems. Do not hang anyaccessory from the accessory plug. Alwayskeep the power point caps closed whennot in use. Do not insert objects other thanan accessory plug into the power point.
To prevent the battery from running out ofcharge:
•Do not use the power point longer thannecessary when the vehicle is off.
•Do not leave devices plugged inovernight or when you park your vehiclefor extended periods.
LOCATING THE POWER
OUTLETS
Power outlets are in the followinglocations:
•On the instrument panel.
•Inside the center console.
•On the rear of the center console.
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LOCATING THE FUEL FILLER
FUNNEL
Regular Cab
The fuel filler funnel is behind theright-hand front seat.
Super Cab/Crew Cab
The fuel filler funnel is under the secondrow right-hand rear seat.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
FILLING A PORTABLE FUELCONTAINER
WARNING: Flow of fuel through afuel pump nozzle can produce staticelectricity. This can cause a fire if you arefilling an ungrounded fuel container.
Use the following guidelines to avoidelectrostatic charge build-up, which canproduce a spark, when filling anungrounded fuel container:
•Only use an approved fuel container totransfer fuel to your vehicle. Place thecontainer on the ground when filling it.
•Do not fill a fuel container when it isinside your vehicle (including the cargoarea).
•Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contactwith the fuel container when filling it.
•Do not use a device that holds the fuelpump nozzle lever in the fill position.
ADDING FUEL FROM A PORTABLEFUEL CONTAINER
WARNING: Do not insert the nozzleof a fuel container or an aftermarketfunnel into the fuel filler neck. This maydamage the fuel system filler neck or itsseal and cause fuel to run onto theground.
WARNING: Do not pry open thefuel tank filler valve. This could damagethe fuel system. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in fire, personalinjury or death.
WARNING: Do not dispose of fuelin the household refuse or the publicsewage system. Use an authorized wastedisposal facility.
When refueling the vehicle fuel tank froma fuel container, use the fuel filler funnelincluded with your vehicle. See Locatingthe Fuel Filler Funnel (page 254).
Note:Do not use aftermarket funnels asthey may not work with the capless fuelsystem and can damage it.
When refueling the vehicle fuel tank froma fuel container, do the following:
1.Fully open the fuel filler door.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Apply the parkingbrake, shift into park (P), switch theignition off and remove the key beforeyou leave your vehicle. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury or death.
WARNING: When your vehicle isstationary, keep the brake pedal fullypressed when shifting gears. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury, death or propertydamage.
WARNING: Do not apply the brakepedal and accelerator pedalsimultaneously. Applying both pedalssimultaneously for more than a fewseconds will limit engine performance,which may result in difficulty maintainingspeed in traffic and could lead to seriousinjury.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POSITIONS
PARK (P)
WARNING: Shift into park (P) onlywhen your vehicle is stationary.
In park (P) power is not transmitted to thedriven wheels.
Note:A tone sounds if you attempt to exityour vehicle without the transmission in park(P).
Note:Your vehicle may not shift out of park(P) if the vehicle battery has run out ofcharge.
Note:Your vehicle may not shift out of park(P) if a fuse is blown.
Note:Your vehicle may not shift out of park(P) unless the key or remote control is insideyour vehicle.
Note:The electronic parking brake couldapply when the selector is in park (P). SeeAutomatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake (page 295).
Note:Your vehicle could shift into park (P)if you attempt to exit your vehicle withoutthe transmission in park (P). See How DoesAutomatic Return to Park (P) Work (page270).
Note:A tone could sound when you selectpark (P).
REVERSE (R)
WARNING: Shift into reverse (R)only when your vehicle is stationary.
In reverse (R) power is transmitted to thedriven wheels.
NEUTRAL (N)
WARNING: In neutral (N) yourvehicle is free to roll.
In neutral (N) power is not transmitted tothe driven wheels.
DRIVE (D)
In drive (D) power is transmitted to thedriven wheels.
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FUSE PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Always disconnect thebattery before servicing high currentfuses.
WARNING: To reduce risk ofelectrical shock, always replace thecover to the power distribution boxbefore reconnecting the battery orrefilling fluid reservoirs.
WARNING: Always replace a fusewith one that has the specifiedamperage rating. Using a fuse with ahigher amperage rating can cause severewire damage and could start a fire.
UNDER HOOD FUSE BOX
LOCATING THE UNDER HOODFUSE BOX
ACCESSING THE UNDER HOODFUSE BOX
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IDENTIFYING THE FUSES IN THE UNDER HOOD FUSE BOX
Protected ComponentRatingItem
Body control module -battery power in feed 1.40 A1
Body control module -battery power in feed 2.40 A3
Fuel pump.30 A4
Powertrain control modulecoil.5 A5
Powertrain control modulepower (gas, hybrid).25 A6
Powertrain control modulepower.20 A7
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Protected ComponentRatingItem
Powertrain control modulepower (hybrid).20 A8
Powertrain control modulepower (gas, Raptor,Tremor).
10 A
Powertrain control modulepower (gas, hybrid).20 A9
Not used.—10
Starter motor.30 A11
Blower motor.40 A13
Horn.25 A15
Snowplow switch (gas).20 A19Rear heated seats (gas,hybrid).
Headlamp run/start feed.10 A21
Electronic power assiststeering.10 A22
Electric brake boost.10 A23
Powertrain control module(gas, hybrid).10 A24
Center high mountedstoplamp camera.10 A25
Trailer camera.2 kW inverter.24 V alternator - run/startfeed.Analog rear video camera.
Electric brake boost.50 A28
Electric brake boost.50 A29
Driver power seat.40 A30
Passenger power seat.30 A31
Auxiliary power point.20 A32
Auxiliary power point.20 A33
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