
Protected ComponentRatingItem
SYNC.15 A131
Radio transceiver module.10 A132Door entry remote.
Audio unit.20 A133
Run/start relay.30 A134
Not used (spare).5 A135
Auto-dimming interior mirror.15 A136Mirror adjustment control.
Not used (spare).20 A137
Power windows.30 A338
1 Micro 2 fuse.2 Micro 3 fuse.3 PTC fuse.
CHANGING A FUSE
Fuses
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.If electrical components in the vehicle arenot working, a fuse may have blown. Blownfuses are identified by a broken wire withinthe fuse. Check the appropriate fusesbefore replacing any electricalcomponents.
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Electrical accessory installation
Note:Charging and replacing the batteryrequires the driver power window to bere-initialized. See Windows and Mirrors(page 83).
To ensure proper operation of the BatteryManagement System, any electricaldevices that are added to your vehicleshould not have their ground connectionmade directly at the negative battery post.
A connection at the negative batteryterminal can cause inaccuratemeasurements of the battery conditionand potential incorrect system operation.
When a battery replacement is required,you must use a recommendedreplacement battery that matches theelectrical requirements of the vehicle.
After battery replacement, or in somecases after charging the battery with theexternal charger, the Battery ManagementSystem requires eight hours of vehiclesleep time (key off with doors closed) torelearn the new battery state of charge.Prior to relearning the state of charge, theBattery Management System may disableelectrical features (to protect the battery)earlier than normal.
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.
WARNING: Keep batteries out ofreach of children. Batteries containsulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin,eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes whenworking near the battery to protectagainst possible splashing of acidsolution. In case of acid contact with skinor eyes, flush immediately with water fora minimum of 15 minutes and get promptmedical attention. If acid is swallowed,call a physician immediately.
WARNING: Battery posts,terminals and related accessoriescontain lead and lead compounds. Washhands after handling.
WARNING: This vehicle may havemore than one battery. Removing thebattery cables from only one batterydoes not disconnect your vehicleelectrical system. Make sure youdisconnect the battery cables from allbatteries when disconnecting power.Failure to do so may cause seriouspersonal injury or property damage.
WARNING: For vehicles withAuto-Start-Stop the battery requirementis different. You must replace the batterywith one of exactly the samespecification.
The battery is located in the enginecompartment. See Under HoodOverview (page 265).
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•Use a spray with a 40 degree widespray angle pattern.
•Keep the nozzle at a 12 in (305 mm)distance and 90 degree angle to yourvehicle's surface.
Note:Holding the pressure washer nozzleat an angle to the vehicle's surface maydamage graphics and cause the edges topeel away from the vehicle's surface.
Underbody
Regularly clean the entire underside of yourvehicle. This includes the chassis, bodyfloor sheet metal and wheel wells usingfresh water. Keep body and door drainholes free of debris or foreign material.
Under Hood
For removing black rubber marks fromunder the hood we recommend MotorcraftWheel and Tire Cleaner or Motorcraft Bugand Tar Remover.
WAXING
Regular waxing is necessary to protect yourcar's paint from the elements. Werecommend that you wash and wax thepainted surface once or twice a year.
When washing and waxing, park yourvehicle in a shaded area out of directsunlight. Always wash your vehicle beforeapplying wax.
•Use a quality wax that does not containabrasives.
•Follow the manufacturer’s instructionsto apply and remove the wax.
•Apply a small amount of wax in aback-and-forth motion, not in circles.
•Do not allow wax to come in contactwith any non-body (low-gloss black)colored trim. The wax will discolor orstain the parts over time.
•Roof racks.
•Bumpers.
•Grained door handles.
•Side moldings.
•Mirror housings.
•Windshield cowl area.
•Do not apply wax to glass areas.
•After waxing, your car's paint shouldfeel smooth, and be free of streaks andsmudges.
CLEANING THE ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they areclean because grease and dirt buildup keepthe engine warmer than normal.
When washing:
•Take care when using a power washerto clean the engine. The high-pressurefluid could penetrate the sealed partsand cause damage.
•Do not spray a hot engine with coldwater to avoid cracking the engineblock or other engine components.
•Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo andDegreaser on all parts that requirecleaning and pressure rinse clean. InCanada, use Motorcraft EngineShampoo.
Note:If your vehicle has an engine coverremove the cover before application ofMotorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser.Immediately rinse away any over spray.
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•Never wash or rinse the engine while itis hot or running; water in the runningengine may cause internal damage.
•Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,spark plug wire or spark plug well, orthe area in and around these locations.
•Cover the battery, power distributionbox, and air filter assembly to preventwater damage when cleaning theengine.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmentalfallout can result in windshield and wiperblade contamination. Dirty windshield andwipers will result in poor windshield wiperoperation. Keep the windshield and wiperblades clean to maintain windshield wiperperformance.
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
•Clean the windshield with anon-abrasive glass cleaner. Whencleaning the interior of the windshield,avoid getting any glass cleaner on theinstrument panel or door panels. Wipeany glass cleaner off these surfacesimmediately.
•For windshields contaminated withtree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, cleanthe entire windshield using steel wool(no greater than 0000 grade) in acircular motion and rinse with water.
•Clean the wiper blades with isopropylrubbing alcohol or windshield washerconcentrate.
Note: Do not use razor blades or othersharp objects to clean or remove decalsfrom the inside of the heated rear window.The vehicle warranty does not coverdamage caused to the heated rear windowgrid lines.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
WARNING: Do not use cleaningsolvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle'sseatbelts, as these actions may weakenthe belt webbing.
WARNING: On vehicles equippedwith seat-mounted airbags, do not usechemical solvents or strong detergents.Such products could contaminate theside airbag system and affectperformance of the side airbag in a crash.
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats and seatsequipped with side airbags:
•Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
•Remove light stains and soil withMotorcraft Professional StrengthCarpet & Upholstery Cleaner.
•If grease or tar is present on thematerial, spot-clean the area first withMotorcraft Spot and Stain Remover. InCanada, use Motorcraft Multi-PurposeCleaner.
•If a ring forms on the fabric after spotcleaning, clean the entire areaimmediately (but do not oversaturate)or the ring will set.
•Do not use household cleaningproducts or glass cleaners, which canstain and discolor the fabric and affectthe flame retardant abilities of the seatmaterials.
Mirrors
Do not clean the housing or glass of anymirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or otherpetroleum or ammonia-based cleaningproducts.
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Setting the Blower Motor Speed
Touch up or down to increase ordecrease the volume of air thatcirculates in your vehicle.
Setting the Temperature
Touch up or down on the left-handtemperature control to set the left-handtemperature.
Note:This control also adjusts theright-hand side temperature when youswitch off dual zone mode.
Touch up or down on the right-handtemperature control to set the right-handtemperature.
Switching Auto Mode On and Off
Touch the button to switch onautomatic operation, then setthe temperature.
The system adjusts the blower motorspeed, air distribution, air conditioningoperation, and outside or recirculated airto reach and maintain the temperature youhave set.
Switching the Air Conditioning Onand Off
A pop-up appears on the screento display the air conditioningoptions.
MAX A/C: Touch the button to activateand maximize cooling. The driver andpassenger temperatures are set to LO,recirculated air flows through theinstrument panel vents, air conditioningautomatically turns on and the fanautomatically adjusts to the highest speed.
A/C: Touch to switch the air conditioningon or off. Use A/C with recirculated air toimprove cooling performance andefficiency.
Note:In certain conditions, such asmaximum defrost, the air conditioningcompressor may continue to operate eventhough you switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the Climate Control Onand Off
Touch the button.
Switching the Climate ControlledSeats On and Off
Touch the button to cyclethrough the various climatecontrolled seat settings.
Switching Dual Zone Mode On andOff
Touch the button to switch ontemperature control for theright-hand side of the vehicle.
Switching the Heated ExteriorMirrors On and Off
Touch the button.
Switching the Heated WindshieldOn and Off
Touch the button to clear thewindshield of thin ice and fog.The heated windshield turns offafter a short period of time.
Switching the Heated RearWindow On and Off
Touch the button to clear therear window of thin ice and fog.
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Engine Emission Control............................157Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................70Engine Oil Check..........................................266Engine Oil Dipstick......................................266Engine Specifications.................................325Entertainment..............................................380Environment......................................................13Essential Towing Checks..........................226Event Data.........................................................15Exterior Mirrors................................................86
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Fastening the Seatbelts...............................35Flat TireSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................313Floor Mats.......................................................234Fog Lamps - FrontSee: Front Fog Lamps........................................80Ford Protect....................................................414Four-Wheel Drive.........................................165Principle of Operation.......................................165Front Fog Lamps............................................80Front Parking Aid...........................................187Front Passenger Sensing System............43Fuel and Refueling.......................................150Fuel Consumption........................................155Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................151Fuel Filter.........................................................274Fuel Quality....................................................150Fuse Box Locations.....................................249Fuses................................................................249Fuse Specification Chart..........................250
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Garage Door Opener...................................134Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener............134Gauges...............................................................89GearboxSee: Transmission...............................................161General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................52General Maintenance Information........416Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................245
Getting the Services You Need...............242Glove Compartment...................................140
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake..............................................176Hazard Flashers...........................................236Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.....................278Headlamp RemovalSee: Removing a Headlamp..........................279HeadrestSee: Head Restraints.........................................124Head Restraints.............................................124Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................122Heated Rear Window..................................122Heated Seats.................................................130HeatingSee: Climate Control...........................................117Hill Start Assist..............................................176Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................120Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes.............................................................175Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........264Horn.....................................................................74How Does the Rear Occupant AlertSystem Work...............................................132
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Ignition Switch...............................................142In California (U.S. Only).............................243Information Display Control.......................74Information Displays....................................96General Information...........................................96Information Messages...............................104Installing Child Restraints...........................22Instrument Cluster........................................89Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................78Instrument Panel............................................18Interior Lamps..................................................81Interior Mirror....................................................87Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle........................236
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Keyless Starting............................................143Keys and Remote Controls.........................52
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Lane Keeping System.................................201Lighting Control...............................................77Lighting...............................................................77General Information.............................................77Load Carrying.................................................218Load Limit........................................................218Load Retaining Fixtures.............................222Locking and Unlocking................................64Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................313
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Maintenance.................................................263General Information.........................................263Manual Climate Control..............................117Manual Seats.................................................126Media Hub......................................................355Message CenterSee: Information Displays.................................96MirrorsSee: Windows and Mirrors................................83Mobile Communications Equipment........11Mobile Device Data.........................................17Motorcraft Parts...........................................326MyKey – Troubleshooting...........................62MyKey™.............................................................59Principle of Operation........................................59
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Navigation......................................................387Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........419
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Off-Road Driving..........................................232
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................268Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check......................................266Opening and Closing the Hood..............264Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature......................................................247Overhead Console.......................................140
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Parking Aids...................................................186Principle of Operation......................................186Parking Brake..................................................176Passive Anti-Theft System.........................70Passive Key Backup Position.....................58PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................70Perchlorate........................................................10Personal Safety System™.........................40Phone...............................................................385Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking.............................64Power Seats....................................................127Power Steering Fluid Check.....................274Power Windows..............................................83Pre-Collision Assist......................................213Protecting the Environment........................13PunctureSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................313
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Radio................................................................349Rear Axle..........................................................173Rear Occupant Alert System AudibleWarnings.......................................................133Rear Occupant Alert SystemIndicators......................................................133Rear Occupant Alert SystemLimitations....................................................132Rear Occupant Alert SystemPrecautions..................................................132Rear Occupant Alert System....................132Rear Parking Aid............................................187Rear Seat Armrest.........................................141Rear Seats.......................................................129Rear View Camera.......................................188
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Towing..............................................................224Traction Control.............................................178Principle of Operation.......................................178Trail Control Indicators...............................185Trail Control....................................................184Trail Control – Troubleshooting....................185Trail Control – Troubleshooting..............185Trail Control – InformationMessages..........................................................185Trailer Sway Control....................................225Transmission Code Designation............328Transmission...................................................161Transporting the Vehicle...........................238Type Approvals............................................456
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Under Hood Overview...............................265Under Seat Storage......................................141Unique Driving Characteristics................148Universal Garage Door Opener...............134USB Port.........................................................354Using Adaptive Cruise Control................193Using a Slide-In Camper...........................223Using Cruise Control....................................192Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................165Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................62Using Snow Chains....................................308Using Stability Control...............................180Using SYNC™ With Your MediaPlayer............................................................362Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............359Using Traction Control................................178Using Voice Recognition............................357Using Voice Recognition - VehiclesWithout: SYNC..........................................355Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only)........................245
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Vehicle Care...................................................284General Information.........................................284Vehicle Certification Label.......................328Vehicle Identification Number................327Vehicle Storage............................................289Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot.................................341
VentilationSee: Climate Control...........................................117VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number.............327Voice Control....................................................73
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Warning Lamps and Indicators.................92Warranty Information................................426Washer Fluid Check.....................................277WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................285See: Wipers and Washers..................................75Waxing.............................................................286What Is 911 Assist...........................................50What Is a Connected Vehicle...................337What is the Rear Occupant AlertSystem...........................................................132What Is Trail Control...................................184Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................313Wheels and Tires.........................................292General Information.........................................292Technical Specifications.................................324Wi FiSee: Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password.......................................342See: Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork - Vehicles With: SYNC 3...........337See: Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot -Vehicles With: SYNC 3.................................341See: Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot -Vehicles Without: SYNC..............................341See: Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot.............................341Windows and Mirrors....................................83Windshield Washers......................................76Windshield Wipers.........................................75Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades...................277Wipers and Washers.....................................75
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