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IDENTIFYING THE FUSES IN THE INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Protected ComponentRatingItem
Power windows.30 A1
Powered tailgate module.30 A2
Passenger door module.30 A3
Multi-contour seats.15 A4
Not used.—5
Not used.—6
Advanced driver assistancesystem module.20 A7
Delayed accessory logic.10 A8
Not used.—9
Not used.—10
Instrument cluster.5 A11
Not used.—12
Not used (spare).7.5 A13
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REMOVING A REAR LAMPASSEMBLY - CHASSIS CAB
1.Switch all of the lamps and the ignitionoff.
2.Remove the screws and the lamp lensfrom lamp assembly.
3.To install, reverse the removalprocedure.
REMOVING A REAR LAMPASSEMBLY - PICKUP
1.Make sure the headlamps are off.
2.Open the tailgate to access the rearlamp assemblies.
3.Remove the bolts from the tail lampassembly.
4.Carefully pull the lamp assembly fromthe tailgate pillar by releasing the tworetaining tabs.
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.
Note:To access the right-hand side bulbs,remove the air intake pipe. See Changingthe Engine Air Filter (page 445).
For vehicles with diesel engines, to accessthe left-hand side bulbs, remove the washerreservoir filler tube.
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6.Use the ignition key to open the lock atthe rear bumper.
7.One or more handle extensions areused to operate the spare tire carrier.To assemble, align the button with thehole and slide the parts together. Todisconnect, press the button and pullapart.
8.The lug wrench is used to turn thehandle extensions and the jack handle;slide the square end of the handleextension into the square hold of thelug wrench until it clicks in place.
9.Fully insert the jack handle, with oneextension, through the bumper holeand into the guide tube. Additionalextensions will be needed if the tailgateis in the lowered position and cannotbe raised. Turn the handlecounterclockwise and lower the spare
tire until you can slide the tire rearwardand the cable is slack. You will feelsome resistance when you turn the jackhandle assembly. If not replacing thespare or flat tire to the underbodystorage area, raise the wheel retainerup into the installed position. Do notstore spare or flat tire at otherlocations.
10.Slide the retainer through the centerof the spare tire wheel and removethe spare tire.
11.Remove the wheel trim with the lugwrench tip, or use the wheel trim tooldescribed later in this section.
12.Loosen each wheel nut one-half turncounterclockwise, but do not removethem until the wheel is raised off theground. For dual rear wheel, assemblethe lug wrench and extension tooltogether to access the wheel nuts.
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Child Restraint Anchor Points....................37Locating the Child Restraint Lower AnchorPoints...................................................................37Locating the Child Restraint Top TetherAnchor Points...................................................38What Are the Child Restraint AnchorPoints...................................................................37Child Restraints...............................................39Child Restraint Position Information............39Child Restraints Recommendation...............40Child Safety......................................................36Child Restraint Anchor Points..........................37Child Restraints.....................................................39Installing Child Restraints.................................40Child Safety Locks - Crew Cab/SuperCab.......................................................49Child Safety Precautions.............................36Cleaning Products......................................469Cleaning the Exterior..................................470Cleaning Camera Lenses andSensors..............................................................471Cleaning Chrome, Aluminium or StainlessSteel...................................................................470Cleaning Headlamps and RearLamps...............................................................470Cleaning Stripes or Graphics..........................471Cleaning the Engine Compartment.............471Cleaning the Exhaust........................................472Cleaning the Exterior Precautions...............470Cleaning the Underbody..................................471Cleaning Wheels................................................470Cleaning Windows and WiperBlades...............................................................470Cleaning the Interior....................................472Cleaning Carpets and Floor Mats................474Cleaning Displays and Screens.....................473Cleaning Fabric...................................................473Cleaning Leather................................................473Cleaning Moonroof Tracks..............................474Cleaning Plastic..................................................473Cleaning Seatbelts............................................474Cleaning the Instrument Panel.....................472Cleaning Vinyl......................................................474Climate Control.............................................152Auto Mode.............................................................154Climate Control Hints.................................154Climate Control Videos..............................155
Closing the Tailgate......................................94Closing the Tailgate From Inside YourVehicle.................................................................94Closing the Tailgate From Outside YourVehicle.................................................................94Closing the Tailgate Using the RemoteControl................................................................95Cold Weather Precautions - 6.7LDiesel..............................................................415Cold Weather Precautions - 6.8L/7.3L..................................................................415Connected Navigation...............................579Connected Vehicle......................................548Connected Vehicle –Troubleshooting............................................549Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork...........................................................548Connected Vehicle Data..............................28Connected Vehicle Limitations..............548Connected Vehicle Requirements........548Connected Vehicle –Troubleshooting........................................549Connected Vehicle – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................549Connected Vehicle Videos.......................550Connecting a Bluetooth® Device..........574Connecting a Trailer.....................................361Connecting a Trailer –Troubleshooting............................................364Hitches...................................................................359Connecting a Trailer Precautions..........359Connecting a Trailer –Troubleshooting........................................364Connecting a Trailer – InformationMessages.........................................................364Connecting a Trailer Videos....................364Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork.......................................................548Connecting FordPass to the Modem.........548Enabling and Disabling the Modem...........548What Is the Modem..........................................548Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork.......................................................548Connecting Your Phone............................569Contacting Us...................................................19Coolant...........................................................450Adding Coolant..................................................450Changing the Coolant.......................................451
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Waypoints............................................................580Neutral TowingSee: Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x2......................................................................429See: Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x4......................................................................427Neutral TowSee: Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x2......................................................................429See: Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x4......................................................................427Normal Scheduled Maintenance -Diesel.............................................................597Normal Scheduled Maintenance -Gasoline......................................................600
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Off-Road Driving...........................................412After Driving Your Vehicle Off-Road............414Basic Off-Road Driving Techniques.............412Driving Through Water Limitations..............413What Is Off-Road Driving................................412Onboard Generator Indicators................188Onboard Generator......................................187Onboard Generator –Troubleshooting..............................................191Onboard Generator Precautions............187Onboard Generator –Troubleshooting..........................................191Onboard Generator – Frequently AskedQuestions..........................................................192Onboard Generator – InformationMessages...........................................................191Onboard Scales Limitations...................384Onboard Scales...........................................384Opening and Closing the Flip Key............73Opening and Closing the Hood.............440Opening and Closing theMoonroof......................................................134Opening and Closing the SlidingWindows.......................................................129Opening and Closing theSunshade......................................................134Opening and Closing the Windows.......128Opening the Tailgate.....................................91
Opening the Tailgate From Inside YourVehicle.................................................................94Opening the Tailgate From Outside YourVehicle..................................................................91Opening the Tailgate Using the RemoteControl................................................................94Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle..............................................................81Opening the Doors From Inside YourVehicle..................................................................81Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using theCentral Locking.................................................81Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle..............................................................81Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using theKey Blade.............................................................81Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using theRemote Control................................................81Operating Your Vehicle With aSnowplow....................................................418Ordering a Canadian French Owner'sManual..........................................................624OTASee: Software Update Settings...................582See: Vehicle Software Updates...................582Overriding Cross Traffic Braking.............263Overriding Reverse Brake Assist............259Overriding the Set Speed.........................302Over the airSee: Software Update Settings...................582Over-the-airSee: Software Update Settings...................582See: Vehicle Software Updates...................582See: Vehicle Software Updates...................582
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Parking Aid Indicators................................285Parking Aid Precautions............................282Parking Aids...................................................282Front Parking Aid...............................................284Parking Aids – Troubleshooting...................285Rear Parking Aid.................................................283Parking Aids – Troubleshooting.............285Parking Aids – InformationMessages.........................................................285Parking Aids Videos....................................286
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Passive Anti-Theft System.......................103How Does the Passive Anti-Theft SystemWork...................................................................103What Is the Passive Anti-TheftSystem...............................................................103Perchlorate.....................................................673Performing a System Reset....................584Personalized Settings.................................145Personal Profiles...........................................577Phone Menu..................................................569Phone..............................................................569Phone Precautions.....................................569Pickup Bed Anchor Points.......................356Installing and Removing the Pickup BedTie-Down Cleats............................................357Locating the Pickup Bed AnchorPoints................................................................356Pickup Bed Anchor Point LoadCapacities........................................................357Pickup Bed Anchor PointPrecautions.....................................................356Pickup Bed.....................................................356Pickup Bed Anchor Points..............................356Tailgate Anchor Points....................................358Pickup Bed Precautions............................356Pickup Bed Videos......................................358Playing Media Using Bluetooth®...........574Playing Media Using the USB Port.........183Playing or Pausing the AudioSource...........................................................553Post-Crash Alert System..........................423How Does the Post-Crash Alert SystemWork...................................................................423Post-Crash Alert System Limitations........423Switching the Post-Crash Alert SystemOff.......................................................................423What Is the Post-Crash AlertSystem..............................................................423Power Outlet Indicators.............................186Power Outlet Limitations..........................185Power Outlet..................................................185Power Outlet Precautions.........................185Power Outlet Videos...................................186Power Running Board Precautions........107Power Running Board Settings...............107Power Running Boards...............................107Power Running Boards –Troubleshooting............................................108
Power Running Boards –Troubleshooting........................................108Power Running Boards – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................108Power Running Boards Videos...............108Power Seats...................................................164Adjusting the Head Restraint.........................165Adjusting the Lumbar Support......................167Adjusting the Seat Backrest...........................166Adjusting the Seat Cushion............................166Adjusting the Seat Height................................167Head Restraint Components.........................164Installing the Head Restraint.........................166Moving the Seat Backward andForward.............................................................166Removing the Head Restraint.......................165Power Take-Off............................................236How Does the Power Take-Off Work.........236What is the Split Shaft Capability...............237Power-UpSee: Software Update Settings...................582See: Vehicle Software Updates...................582Pre-Collision Assist Limitations.............339Pre-Collision Assist Precautions...........338Pre-Collision Assist.....................................338Automatic Emergency Braking.....................342Distance Alert......................................................342Distance Indication............................................341Evasive Steering Assist....................................343Pre-Collision Assist –Troubleshooting............................................343Pre-Collision Assist –Troubleshooting........................................343Pre-Collision Assist – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................345Pre-Collision Assist – InformationMessages.........................................................344Pre-Collision Assist – WarningLamps...............................................................343Pre-Collision Assist Videos......................345Predictive Speed Assist............................306Adjusting the Set Speed Tolerance............307How Does Predictive Speed AssistWork..................................................................306Predictive Speed Assist Alerts......................307Predictive Speed Assist Indicators.............308Predictive Speed Assist Limitations...........307Predictive Speed Assist Precautions.........306
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Remote Start Remote ControlIndicators......................................................150Remote Start.................................................149Remote Start Settings...............................150Remote Start Videos....................................151Removing and Installing theTailgate............................................................91Removing the Key Blade..............................74Removing Your Vehicle FromStorage..........................................................477Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............474Replacement PartsRecommendation.....................................673Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl.............................................................77Replacing the Cabin Air Filter..................160Replacing the Front Wiper Blades..........114Reporting Safety Defects inCanada.........................................................625Reporting Safety Defects in the UnitedStates............................................................625Resetting Ground Fault Detection.........190Resetting the Stopping Position -Vehicles With: Power AdjustableSteering Column.........................................110Resetting the Trip Computer...................146Resetting Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem.........................................................503Resuming the Set Speed Limit...............316Resuming the Set Speed..........................295Reverse Brake Assist Indicators.............259Reverse Brake Assist Precautions.........258Reverse Brake Assist..................................258Reverse Brake Assist –Troubleshooting............................................260Reverse Brake Assist –Troubleshooting.......................................260Reverse Brake Assist – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................261Reverse Brake Assist – InformationMessages.........................................................260Roadside Assistance.................................420Rollover Warning..........................................623Route Guidance...........................................580Adjusting the Guidance PromptVolume.............................................................580Canceling Route Guidance.............................581Repeating an Instruction.................................581
Running-InSee: Breaking-In..................................................416Running Out of Fuel.....................................217Adding Fuel From a Portable FuelContainer..........................................................218Filling a Portable Fuel Container...................217
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Satellite Radio...............................................557Locating the Satellite Radio IdentificationNumber............................................................558Satellite Radio Limitations.............................557Satellite Radio Settings..................................558Selecting a Channel.........................................558What Is Satellite Radio....................................557Saving a Preset Position.............................177Scheduled Maintenance Record............612Scheduled Maintenance............................591Seatbelt Extensions......................................56Seatbelt Precautions....................................50Seatbelt Reminder........................................54How Does the Seatbelt ReminderWork.....................................................................54Seatbelt Reminder Audible Warnings..........55Seatbelt Reminder Indicators.........................55Switching the Seatbelt Reminder On andOff.........................................................................55Seatbelts...........................................................50Automatic Locking Mode..................................52Seatbelt Reminder..............................................54Sensitive Locking Mode.....................................52Security............................................................103Anti-Theft Alarm System................................103Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings..............104Passive Anti-Theft System.............................103Security – Troubleshooting............................105Security – Troubleshooting......................105Security – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................106Security – Information Messages................105Selecting a Drive Mode................................311Selecting a Four-Wheel DriveMode...............................................................241Selecting a Personal Profile.....................578Selecting the Audio Source.....................553Selective Catalytic Reduction SystemGuidelines....................................................228
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Switching From Adaptive Cruise Controlto Cruise Control.......................................303Switching Generator Mode On andOff...................................................................190Switching Hill Descent Control On andOff...................................................................277Switching Hill Start Assist On andOff..................................................................265Switching Maximum Cooling On andOff....................................................................153Switching Maximum Defrost On andOff....................................................................152Switching Parking Aid On and Off -Vehicles With: Front Parking Aid.........282Switching Parking Aid On and Off -Vehicles With: Rear Parking Aid..........283Switching Pre-Collision Assist On andOff..................................................................340Switching Recirculated Air On andOff....................................................................152Switching Repeat Mode On andOff..................................................................554Switching Reverse Brake Assist On andOff..................................................................259Switching Shuffle Mode On andOff..................................................................554Switching Stability Control On andOff....................................................................271Switching Text Message Notification Onand Off..........................................................573Switching the Audio Unit On andOff..................................................................553Switching the Display On and Off........556Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off - 4x2................247Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off - 4x4...............245Switching the Front Interior Lamps Onand Off...........................................................126Switching the Hazard Flashers On andOff....................................................................421Switching the Head Up Display On andOff....................................................................147Switching the Heated Mirrors On andOff....................................................................153Switching the Heated Rear Window Onand Off...........................................................153
Switching the Heated Steering WheelOn and Off......................................................111Switching the Lane Keeping SystemMode..............................................................318Switching the Lane Keeping System Onand Off..........................................................318Switching the Outlets On and Off.........189Switching the Passenger Airbag On andOff....................................................................60Switching the Rear Interior Lamps Onand Off...........................................................126Switching the Speed Limiter On andOff...................................................................316Switching Traction Control On andOff..................................................................268Switching Trail Control On and Off.......273Switching Trailer Backup Assistance Onand Off..........................................................392Switching Trailer Hitching Assistance Onand Off..........................................................379Switching Trailer Reverse Guidance Onand Off.........................................................404Switching Trailer Sway Control On andOff...................................................................377Switching Trail Turn Assist On andOff...................................................................275Switching Utility Idle Mode On andOff...................................................................190Symbols Glossary..........................................23Symbols Used on Your Vehicle.................23System UpdateSee: Software Update Settings...................582See: Vehicle Software Updates...................582
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Tachometer.....................................................137Tailgate Anchor Points..............................358Locating the Tailgate Anchor Points..........358Tailgate Anchor Point LoadCapacities........................................................358Tailgate Precautions......................................91Tailgate Step....................................................92Accessing the Tailgate Step.............................92Stowing the Tailgate Step................................93Tailgate...............................................................91Closing the Tailgate.............................................94Opening the Tailgate...........................................91
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