Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need..............239
In California (U.S. Only)...........................240
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)......................241
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only)......................242
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.......................................................242
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature........................................................................244
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)........................................................................244
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)........................................................................244
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart.........................246
Changing a Fuse..........................................255
Maintenance
General Information...................................257
Opening and Closing the Hood.............257
Under Hood Overview - 2.3L EcoBoost™........................................................................259
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L.................260
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L, Mach 1.........................................................................261
Engine Oil Dipstick.....................................262
Engine Oil Check.........................................262
Oil Change Indicator Reset.....................263
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.3LEcoBoost™/5.0L....................................263
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 5.0L,Mach 1.........................................................264
Engine Coolant Check..............................265
Manual Transmission Fluid Check -6-Speed Manual Transmission – 3160........................................................................269
Manual Transmission Fluid Check -6-Speed Manual Transmission – MT82........................................................................270
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check........................................................................270
Brake Fluid Check.......................................270
Clutch Fluid Check - ManualTransmission..............................................271
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................271
Changing the 12V Battery..........................271
Adjusting the Headlamps........................274
Washer Fluid Check....................................275
Fuel Filter........................................................275
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................276
Changing the Wiper Blades....................276
Changing a Bulb..........................................276
Track Use
Track Use - Mach 1......................................278
Track Use.......................................................285
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................291
General Information - Mach 1.................291
Cleaning Products......................................292
Cleaning the Exterior - Mach 1...............293
Cleaning the Exterior.................................293
Waxing............................................................295
Cleaning the Engine - Mach 1.................295
Cleaning the Engine...................................295
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades........................................................................296
Cleaning the Interior..................................296
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.......................297
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................297
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.............298
Cleaning the Wheels.................................298
Vehicle Storage...........................................298
Cleaning the Convertible Top................300
Body Styling Kits........................................300
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Brake fluid - non petroleumbased
Brake system
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Electric Parking brake
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Headlamp high beams
Headlamps on
Heated rear window
Hill descent control
Horn control
Interior luggage compartmentrelease
Jack
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DATA RECORDING
WARNING: Do not connectwireless plug-in devices to the data linkconnector. Unauthorized third partiescould gain access to vehicle data andimpair the performance of safety relatedsystems. Only allow repair facilities thatfollow our service and repair instructionsto connect their equipment to the datalink connector.
We respect your privacy and arecommitted to protecting it. Theinformation contained in the manual wascorrect at the time of publication, but astechnology rapidly changes, werecommend that you visit the regional Fordwebsite for the latest information.
Your vehicle has electronic control unitsthat have data recording functionality andthe ability to permanently or temporarilystore data. This data could includeinformation on the condition and status ofyour vehicle, vehicle maintenancerequirements, events and malfunctions.The types of data that can be recorded aredescribed in this section. Some of the datarecorded is stored in event logs or errorlogs.
Note:Error logs are reset following a serviceor repair.
Note:We may provide information inresponse to requests from law enforcement,other government authorities and thirdparties acting with lawful authority orthrough a legal process. Such informationcould be used by them in legal proceedings.
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Operating states of systemcomponents, for example, fuel level,tire pressure and battery charge level.
•Vehicle and component status, forexample, wheel speed, deceleration,lateral acceleration and seatbeltstatus.
•Events or errors in essential systems,for example, headlamps and brakes.
•System responses to driving situations,for example, airbag deployment andstability control.
•Environmental conditions, for example,temperature.
Some of this data, when used incombination with other information, forexample, an accident report, damage to avehicle or eyewitness statements, couldbe associated with a specific person.
Service Data
Service data recorders in your vehicle arecapable of collecting and storingdiagnostic information about your vehicle.This potentially includes information aboutthe performance or status of varioussystems and modules in the vehicle, suchas engine, throttle, steering or brakesystems. In order to properly diagnose andservice your vehicle, Ford Motor Company(Ford of Canada in Canada), and serviceand repair facilities may access or shareamong them vehicle diagnosticinformation received through a directconnection to your vehicle whendiagnosing or servicing your vehicle.Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Fordof Canada, in Canada) may, wherepermitted by law, use vehicle diagnosticinformation for vehicle improvement orwith other information we may have aboutyou, for example, your contact information,to offer you products or services that mayinterest you. Data may be provided to our
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To read data recorded by an event datarecorder, special equipment is required,and access to the vehicle or the event datarecorder is needed. In addition to thevehicle manufacturer, other parties, suchas law enforcement, that have such specialequipment, can read the information if theyhave access to the vehicle or the eventdata recorder.
Comfort, Convenience andEntertainment Data
Your vehicle has electronic control unitsthat have the ability to store data basedon your personalized settings. The data isstored locally in the vehicle or on devicesthat you connect to it, for example, a USBdrive or digital music player. You can deletesome of this data and also choose whetherto share it through the services to whichyou subscribe. See Settings (page 431).
Comfort and Convenience Data
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Seat and steering wheel position.
•Climate control settings.
•Radio presets.
Entertainment Data
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Music, videos or album art.
•Contacts and corresponding addressbook entries.
•Navigation destinations.
Services That We Provide
If you use our services, we collect and usedata, for example, account information,vehicle location and driving characteristics,that could identify you. We transmit thisdata through a dedicated, protectedconnection. We only collect and use data
to enable your use of our services to whichyou have subscribed, with your consent orwhere permitted by law. For additionalinformation, see the terms and conditionsof the services to which you havesubscribed.
Services That Third PartiesProvide
We recommend that you review the termsand conditions and data privacyinformation for any services to which yousubscribe. We take no responsibility forservices that third parties provide.
Vehicles With a Modem (If Equipped)
The modem has a SIM. Themodem was enabled when yourvehicle was built and periodicallysends messages to stay connected to thecell phone network, receive automaticsoftware updates and send vehicle-relatedinformation to us, for example, diagnosticinformation. These messages couldinclude information that identifies yourvehicle, the SIM and the electronic serialnumber of the modem. Cell phone networkservice providers could have access toadditional information, for example, cellphone network tower identification. Foradditional information about our privacypolicy, visit www.FordConnected.com orrefer to your local Ford website.
Note:The modem continues to send thisinformation unless you disable the modemor stop the modem from sharing vehicledata by changing the modem settings.
Note:The service can be unavailable orinterrupted for a number of reasons, forexample, environmental or topographicalconditions and data plan coverage.
Note:To find out if your vehicle has amodem, visit www.FordConnected.com.
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Vehicles With SYNC
Mobile Device Data
If you connect a mobile device to yourvehicle, you can display data from yourdevice on the touchscreen for example,music and album art. You can share yourvehicle data with mobile apps on yourdevice through the system. See Apps(page 428).
The mobile apps function operates by yourconnected device sending data to us in theUnited States. The data is encrypted andincludes, for example, the vehicleidentification number of your vehicle,odometer, SYNC module number,anonymous usage statistics and debugginginformation. We retain it only as long asnecessary to provide the service, totroubleshoot, for continuous improvementand to offer you products and services thatmay be of interest to you according to yourpreferences and where allowed by law.
If you connect a cell phone to the system,the system creates a profile that links tothat cell phone. The cell phone profileenables more mobile features and efficientoperation. The profile contains, forexample, data from your phonebook, readand unread text messages and call history,including history of calls when your cellphone was not connected to the system.
If you connect a media device, the systemcreates and retains a media device indexof supported media content. The systemalso records a short diagnostic log ofapproximately 10 minutes of all recentsystem activity.
The cell phone profile, media device indexand diagnostic log remain in your vehicleunless you delete them and are generallyaccessible only in your vehicle when youconnect your cell phone or media device.If you no longer plan to use the system oryour vehicle, we recommend you use themaster reset function to erase the storedinformation. See Settings (page 431).
System data cannot be accessed withoutspecial equipment and access to yourvehicle's module.
For additional information about ourprivacy policy, refer to your local Fordwebsite.
Note:To find out if your vehicle hasconnectivity technology, visitwww.FordConnected.com.
Vehicles With an Emergency CallSystem (If Equipped)
When the emergency call system is active,it may disclose to emergency services thatyour vehicle has been in a crash involvingthe deployment of an airbag or activationof the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versionsor updates to the emergency call systemmay also be capable of electronically orverbally disclosing to emergency servicesoperators your vehicle location or otherdetails about your vehicle or crash to assistemergency services operators to providethe most appropriate emergency services.If you do not want to disclose thisinformation, do not activate the emergencycall system.
Note:You cannot deactivate emergencycall systems that are required by law.
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Trip/Fuel
AVG MPG
mi to E
•Trip Timer - Registers the time of individual journeys.
•Trip Distance - Registers the distance of individual journeys.
•Distance to E - Shows the approximate distance your vehicle can travel before runningout of fuel.
•Avg MPG - Shows the average fuel usage based on time.
•Instant fuel economy - Shows your instantaneous fuel usage.
•Fuel History - Shows fuel usage as a bar graph based on time. The graph is updatedeach minute with the fuel economy that you achieved during 30 minutes of driving.
Note:Press and hold OK to reset the currently displayed information.
Track Apps™
WARNING: Track Apps™ is fortrack use only. Remember that evenadvanced technology cannot defy thelaws of physics. It is always possible tolose control of a vehicle due toinappropriate driver input for theconditions. Aggressive driving on anyroad condition can cause you to losecontrol of your vehicle increasing the riskof personal injury or property damage.
Track Apps™ provides a suite of optionsto record and optimize your trackperformances. See Track Use (page 278).
Track Apps™
Status Screen
Virtual gauge shownAccelerometer
Select your speed, distance and startsettingsAcceleration Timer
Choose your applicable setting.Brake Performance
Choose your applicable setting.Exhaust Mode
Quiet Start
Line Lock
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Driver Assist
ModeLane Keeping Assist
Intensity
Hold OK to ResetTire Monitor
Settings
Settings
Choose your applicable setting.AlarmVehicle
Easy Entry/Exit
Choose your applicable setting.Lighting
Locks
Percent Oil Life XXX%Oil Life ResetHold OK to Reset
Park Lock Control
Choose your applicable setting.Remote Start
Tire Mobility Kit
Windows
Wipers
Choose your applicable setting.Gauge ColorMyColor
Halo
Ambient Light
Set MyColor
Displays the status of MyKeys,Admin Keys and MyKey distance.MyKey StatusMyKey
Hold OK to Create MyKeyCreate MyKey
Choose your applicable setting.911 Assist
AdvanceTrac
Do Not Disturb
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Steering System
ActionMessage
The power steering system has detected a condition that requiresservice. Have the system checked.Steering FaultService Now
The power steering system is not working. Stop your vehicle in asafe place. Have the system checked.Steering Loss StopSafely
The power steering system has detected a condition within thepower steering system or passive entry or passive start system thatrequires service. Have the system checked.
Steering AssistFault ServiceRequired
The steering lock system has detected a condition that requiresservice. Have the system checked.Steering LockMalfunctionService Now
You need to turn your steering wheel when starting your vehicle tounlock your steering column.Steering ColumnLock Remove andre-insert key whileturning wheel tounlock
Suspension System
ActionMessage
Displays if the adaptive damping system detects a condition thatrequires service. Your vehicle speed is limited to 80 mph (130 km/h).Have your vehicle serviced soon.
Suspension FaultSpeed Limited toXX MPH/km/h
Tire Mobility Kit
ActionMessage
This message appears when the tire sealing compound in theTemporary Mobility Kit expires and you need to replace it. Whenyou replace the sealing compound you can reset any warningmessages through your settings menu. See General Information(page 98).
Service TireMobility Kit
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