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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 172).
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.
2.Fully insert the fuel filler funnel into thefuel filler inlet.
3.Add fuel to your vehicle from the fuelcontainer.
4.Remove the fuel filler funnel.
5.Fully close the fuel filler door.
6.Clean the fuel filler funnel and place itback in your vehicle or correctly disposeof it.
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Note:The manual override lever is in thedriver side rear wheel well area.
2.Pull the manual override lever.
3.Switch the ignition off.
4.Complete the refueling process within20 minutes.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
Advertised Capacity
The advertised capacity is the maximumamount of fuel that you can add to the fueltank when the fuel gauge indicates empty.
In addition, the fuel tank contains an emptyreserve. The empty reserve is anunspecified amount of fuel that remainsin the fuel tank when the fuel gaugeindicates empty.
Note:The amount of fuel in the emptyreserve varies and should not be relied uponto increase driving range.
FUEL AND REFUELING –
TROUBLESHOOTING
FUEL AND REFUELING –WARNING LAMPS
If it illuminates when you aredriving, refuel as soon aspossible.
FUEL AND REFUELING – INFORMATION MESSAGES - EXCLUDING:HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (HEV)
ActionMessage
An early reminder of a low fuel condition. Refill your vehicle.Fuel Level Low
Check to make sure the fuel fill inlet is fully closed.Check Fuel Fill Inlet
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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 363).
•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
Opening the Hood
1.Open the left-hand front door.
2.Fully pull the hood release lever andlet it completely retract.
Note:This action releases the hood latch.
3.Fully pull the hood release lever for asecond time.
Note:This action fully releases the hood.
4.Open the hood.
Note:There is no secondary hood releaseunder the hood.
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7.Install a new air filter element. Becareful not to crimp the filter elementedges between the air filter housingand cover. This could cause filterdamage and allow unfiltered air toenter the engine if it is not properlyseated.
8.Install the air filter housing cover.
9.Engage the clips to secure the air filterhousing cover to the air filter housing.
10.Reconnect the boot to the air filterhousing cover and tighten securely.
CHANGING THE FUEL FILTER
Your vehicle has a lifetime fuel filter thatintegrates with the fuel tank. It does notneed regular maintenance or replacement.
DRIVE BELT ROUTING
OVERVIEW - 2.0L
ECOBOOST™
The long drive belt is on the firstpulley groove closest to theengine.
A.
The short drive belt is on thesecond pulley groove farthestfrom engine.
B.
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.
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 2.0L ECOBOOST™
SpecificationItem
TransversalEngine position.
2.0L TIVCT GTDIEngine type.
Inline 4 cylinderNumber and arrangement of cylinders.
4 per cylinderValves.
3.44 in (87.5 mm)Cylinder bore.
3.27 in (83.1 mm)Stroke.
10:1Compression ratio.
122 in³ (1,999 cm³)Displacement.
253 cv (186 kW) @ 5500 rpmMaximum net power.
280 lb.ft (380 Nm) @ 3000 rpmMaximum net torque.
6500 rpmMaximum engine speed.
750 rpmNormal engine idling speed.
Direct injectionFuel system.
1-3-4-2Ignition firing order.
Turbo chargedAir induction type.
0.028–0.031 in (0.7–0.8 mm)Spark plug gap.
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ENGINE OIL CAPACITY AND
SPECIFICATION - 2.0L
ECOBOOST™
Use oil that meets the definedspecification and viscosity grade.
If you do not use oil that meets the definedspecification and viscosity grade, it couldresult in:
•Component damage that your vehiclewarranty does not cover.
•Longer engine cranking periods.
•Increased emission levels.
•Reduced vehicle performance.
•Reduced fuel economy.
An oil that displays this symbol conformsto current engine, emission system andfuel economy performance standards ofILSAC.
We recommend Motorcraft® motor oil foryour vehicle. If Motorcraft® oil is notavailable, use motor oils of therecommended viscosity grade that displaythe API Certification Mark for gasolineengines.
Do not use supplemental engine oiladditives because they are unnecessaryand could lead to engine damage that yourvehicle warranty does not cover.
Capacities
Including the Oil FilterVariant
5.5 qt (5.2 L)All.
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M2C961-A1Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend MotorOil(U.S.)Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil/ Huile moteur de très haute qualité SAE 5W-30Motorcraft®(Canada)XO-5W30-Q1SP(U.S.)CXO-5W30-LSP6(Canada)
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Alternative Engine Oil forExtremely Cold Climates
To improve engine cold start performance,
we recommend that you use the followingalternative engine oil in extremely coldclimates, where the ambient temperaturereaches -22.0°F (-30°C) or below.
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M2C963-A1Engine Oil - SAE 0W-30 - Synthetic Blend
Note:If you use your vehicle regularly abovethe altitude of 7,500 ft (2,286 m) and underthe temperature of -4.0°F (-20°C), it isrecommended to use the alternative engineoil.
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY AND
SPECIFICATION - 2.5L, HYBRID
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (HEV)
Use oil that meets the definedspecification and viscosity grade.
If you do not use oil that meets the definedspecification and viscosity grade, it couldresult in:
•Component damage that your vehiclewarranty does not cover.
•Longer engine cranking periods.
•Increased emission levels.
•Reduced vehicle performance.
•Reduced fuel economy.
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An oil that displays this symbol conformsto current engine, emission system andfuel economy performance standards ofILSAC.
We recommend Motorcraft® motor oil foryour vehicle. If Motorcraft® oil is notavailable, use motor oils of therecommended viscosity grade that displaythe API Certification Mark for gasolineengines.
Do not use supplemental engine oiladditives because they are unnecessaryand could lead to engine damage that yourvehicle warranty does not cover.
Capacities
Including the Oil FilterVariant
5.7 qt (5.4 L)All.
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M2C962-A1Motorcraft® SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic MotorOil(U.S.)(Canada)XO-0W20-QFS(U.S.)
COOLING SYSTEM CAPACITY
AND SPECIFICATION - 2.0L
ECOBOOST™
Use coolant that meets the definedspecification.
If you do not use coolant that meets thedefined specification, it could result in:
•Component damage that your vehiclewarranty does not cover.
•Reduced vehicle performance.
Capacities
QuantityVariant
9.5 qt (9.02 L)With trailer tow package.
9.0 qt (8.5 L)Without trailer tow package
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