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3.Subtract the combined weightof the driver and passengersfrom XXX kg or XXX lb.
4.The resulting figure equals theavailable amount of cargo andluggage load capacity. Forexample, if the “XXX” amountequals 1,400 lb. and there willbe five 150 lb. passengers inyour vehicle, the amount ofavailable cargo and luggageload capacity is 650 lb.(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lb.)
5.Determine the combinedweight of luggage and cargobeing loaded on the vehicle.That weight may not safelyexceed the available cargo andluggage load capacitycalculated in Step 4.
6.If your vehicle will be towing atrailer, load from your trailerwill be transferred to yourvehicle. Consult this manual todetermine how this reduces theavailable cargo and luggageload capacity of your vehicle.
Helpful examples forcalculating the availableamount of cargo and luggageload capacity
Suppose your vehicle has a1400-pound (635-kilogram) cargoand luggage capacity. You decideto go golfing. Is there enough loadcapacity to carry you, four of yourfriends and all the golf bags? Youand four friends average 220pounds (99 kilograms) each andthe golf bags weigh approximately
30 pounds (13.5 kilograms) each.The calculation would be: 1400 -(5 x 220) - (5 x 30) = 1400 - 1100- 150 = 150 pounds. Yes, you haveenough load capacity in yourvehicle to transport four friendsand your golf bags. In metric units,the calculation would be: 635kilograms - (5 x 99 kilograms) -(5 x 13.5 kilograms) = 635 - 495 -67.5 = 72.5 kilograms.
Suppose your vehicle has a1400-pound (635-kilogram) cargoand luggage capacity. You andone of your friends decide to pickup cement from the local homeimprovement store to finish thatpatio you have been planning forthe past two years. Measuring theinside of the vehicle with the rearseat folded down, you have roomfor twelve 100-pound(45-kilogram) bags of cement. Doyou have enough load capacity totransport the cement to yourhome? If you and your friend eachweigh 220 pounds (99 kilograms),the calculation would be: 1400 -(2 x 220) - (12 x 100) = 1400 - 440- 1200 = - 240 pounds. No, you donot have enough cargo capacityto carry that much weight. Inmetric units, the calculation wouldbe: 635 kilograms - (2 x 99kilograms) - (12 x 45 kilograms) =635 - 198 - 540 = -103 kilograms.You will need to reduce the loadweight by at least 240 pounds(104 kilograms). If you removethree 100-pound (45-kilogram)
cement bags, then the loadcalculation would be: 1400 - (2 x
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PICKUP BED PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not allow people oranimals in truck beds that havemodifications, such as bed covers orslide-in campers, when the engine isrunning. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Failureto follow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death.
WARNING: It is extremelydangerous to ride in a cargo area, insideor outside of a vehicle. In a crash, peopleriding in these areas are more likely to beseriously injured or killed. Do not allowpeople to ride in any area of your vehiclethat is not equipped with seats andseatbelts. Make sure everyone in yourvehicle is in a seat and properly using aseatbelt. Failure to follow this warningcould result in serious personal injury ordeath.
PICKUP BED ANCHOR POINTS
PICKUP BED ANCHOR POINTPRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Always properly securecargo to prevent shifting cargo or cargofalling from the vehicle. Failure to do socould result in compromised vehiclestability and serious personal injury tovehicle occupants or others.
WARNING: The appropriateloading capacity of your vehicle can belimited either by volume capacity (howmuch space is available) or by payloadcapacity (how much weight the vehicleshould carry). Once you have reached
the maximum payload of your vehicle,do not add more cargo, even if there isspace available. Overloading orimproperly loading your vehicle cancontribute to loss of vehicle control andvehicle rollover.
WARNING: Do not use the loadretaining fixtures for towing. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury.
WARNING: Do not exceed themaximum load rating of the loadretaining fixtures. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Check the loadretaining fixtures for damage beforeusing them. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injury.
LOCATING THE PICKUP BEDANCHOR POINTS
The pickup bed anchor points are locatedat each corner of the pickup bed.
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CONNECTING A TRAILER
PRECAUTIONS
Do not tow a trailer until you drive yourvehicle at least 1,000 mi (1,600 km).
Consult your local motor vehicle laws fortowing a trailer.
See the instructions included with towingaccessories for the proper installation andadjustment specifications.
Service your vehicle more frequently if youtow a trailer. See Normal ScheduledMaintenance (page 600).
If you use a rental trailer, follow theinstructions the rental agency gives you.
When attaching the trailer wiring connectorto your vehicle, only use a proper fittingconnector that works with the vehicle andtrailer functions.
Account for the trailer coupler weight aspart of your vehicle load when calculatingthe total vehicle weight.
Do not exceed the load limits. SeeCalculating the Load Limit (page 353).
HITCHES
INSTALLING A HITCH
WARNING: You must use theheavy-duty drawbar pin supplied withyour vehicle when using the heavy-dutyhitch. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING: You must use thedrawbar pin supplied with your vehicleor a pin that is designed to meet themaximum rating of your hitch. Failure tofollow this instruction could cause thetrailer to disconnect resulting in the lossof control of your vehicle, personal injuryor death.
Do not use a hitch that either clamps ontothe bumper or attaches to the axle.Distribute the load in your trailer so that10-15% for conventional towing or 15-25%for fifth wheel towing of the total weightof the trailer is on the tongue. Do notexceed the tongue load rating indicatedon the conventional hitch receiver.
Note:On pickup trucks, the trailer hitchprovided on the vehicle enhances crashprotection for the fuel system. Do notremove.
Hitch Components
The following components are required.Some are provided in certain vehicles.
•A trailer hitch with a 3 inch receiver anda 5/8 inch hitch pin. Check thestamped rating number on the pin todetermine the 21,200 lb (9,616 kg) or24,200 lb (10,976 kg) hitch pincapacity.
•A hitch pin sleeve stored in the glovecompartment to use when mountingthe 3 inch drawbar with the 3/4 inchpinhole.
•A cotter pin to help keep the hitch pinin place.
•A trailer hitch with a 3 inch receiver anda 5/8 inch hitch pin. Check thestamped rating number on the pin todetermine the 30,000 lb (13,607 kg)hitch pin capacity.
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TOWING A TRAILER
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not exceedthe GVWR or the GAWRspecified on the certificationlabel.
WARNING: Towing trailersbeyond the maximumrecommended gross trailerweight exceeds the limit of yourvehicle and could result in enginedamage, transmission damage,structural damage, loss ofvehicle control, vehicle rolloverand personal injury.
WARNING: Do not exceedthe lowest rating capacity foryour vehicle or trailer hitch.Overloading your vehicle ortrailer hitch can impair yourvehicle stability and handling.Failure to follow this instructioncould result in the loss of controlof your vehicle, personal injury ordeath.
WARNING: Make sure thatthe vertical load on the tow ballis between the minimum andmaximum recommended weightat all times. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in theloss of control of your vehicle,personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not cut,drill, weld or modify the trailerhitch. Modifying the trailer hitchcould reduce the hitch rating.
WARNING: The anti-lockbrake system does not controlthe trailer brakes.
TRAILER BRAKE
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not connect atrailer's hydraulic brake system directlyto your vehicle's brake system. Yourvehicle may not have enough brakingpower and your chances of having acollision greatly increase.
WARNING: Do not tow a trailerfitted with electric trailer brakes unlessyour vehicle is fitted with a compatibleaftermarket electronic trailer brakecontroller. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle, personal injury ordeath. For additional information andassistance, we recommend that youcontact an authorized dealer.
Electric brakes and manual, automatic orsurge-type trailer brakes are safe if youinstall them properly and adjust them tothe manufacturer's specifications. Thetrailer brakes must meet local and federalregulations.
The rating for the tow vehicle's brakingsystem operation is at the gross vehicleweight rating, not the gross combinedweight rating.
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Certain states require functioning trailerbrakes for trailers over a specified weight.Be sure to check state regulations for thisspecified weight.
Ford Motor Company recommendsseparate functioning brake systems fortrailers weighing more than 1,500 lb(680 kg) when loaded.
TOWING A TRAILER
LIMITATIONS
The vehicle's load capacitydesignation is by weight, not byvolume, so you cannot necessarilyuse all available space whenloading a vehicle or trailer.
Note:Your vehicle could havereduced performance whenoperating at high altitudes andwhen heavily loaded or towing a
trailer. When driving at elevation,to match driving performance asperceived at sea level, reduce grossvehicle weight and grosscombination weight by 2% per1,000 ft (300 m) elevation.
LOADING YOUR TRAILER
To help minimize how trailermovement affects your vehiclewhen driving:
•Load the heaviest items closestto the trailer floor.
•Load the heaviest itemscentered between theleft-hand and right-hand sidetrailer tires.
•Load the heaviest items abovethe trailer axles or just slightlyforward toward the trailertongue. Do not allow the finaltrailer tongue weight to goabove or below 10-15% of theloaded trailer weight. Thetrailer tongue weight shouldnever exceed 10% of themaximum towing capacitywhen towing a conventionaltrailer, and should neverexceed 15% of the maximumtowing capacity when towinga fifth-wheel or goosenecktrailer.
•Select a ball mount with thecorrect rise or drop. When youconnect both the loadedvehicle and trailer, the trailerframe should be level, or
slightly angled down towardyour vehicle, when viewed fromthe side.
TRAILER TOWING HINTS
Towing a trailer places an extra load onyour vehicle's engine, transmission, axle,brakes, tires and suspension. Periodicallyinspect these components during and afterany towing operation.
When driving with a trailer or payload, aslight takeoff vibration or shudder may bepresent due to the increased payloadweight.
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Checking the Coolant Level..........................450Coolant – Information Messages................453Coolant – Warning Lamps.............................452Managing the Coolant Temperature..........452Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 6.7L Diesel.....................532Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 6.8L, Gasoline..............533Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 7.3L, Gasoline...............534Crash and BreakdownInformation.................................................420Automatic Crash Shutoff................................423Fail-Safe Cooling...............................................425Jump Starting the Vehicle...............................421Post-Crash Alert System................................423Recovery Towing................................................423Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......65Creating a Personal Profile.......................577Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot...........551Cross Traffic Alert........................................335Cross Traffic Alert –Troubleshooting.............................................337Cross Traffic Alert Indicators....................337Cross Traffic Alert Limitations................335Cross Traffic Alert Precautions...............335Cross Traffic Alert –Troubleshooting........................................337Cross Traffic Alert – InformationMessages..........................................................337Cross Traffic Braking...................................262Cross Traffic Braking –Troubleshooting............................................263Cross Traffic Braking Indicators.............263Cross Traffic Braking Precautions.........262Cross Traffic Braking –Troubleshooting........................................263Cross Traffic Braking – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................264Cross Traffic Braking – InformationMessages.........................................................263Cruise Control...............................................294Cruise Control Indicators..........................295Cup Holders....................................................197Cup Holder Precautions...................................197Customer Information...............................623Radio Frequency CertificationLabels...............................................................626
Customizing the Instrument ClusterDisplay - Vehicles With: 12 InchScreen............................................................144Customizing the Instrument ClusterDisplay - Vehicles With: 8 InchScreen............................................................144
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Data Privacy.....................................................26Deleting a Personal Profile.......................578Department of Transportation UniformTire Quality Grades..................................478Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake...................256Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake –Troubleshooting.............................................257Diesel Engine Exhaust BrakeGauge.............................................................257Diesel Engine Exhaust BrakeIndicators......................................................257Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake –Precautions.................................................256Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake –Troubleshooting.........................................257Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake – WarningLamps................................................................257Diesel Engine Exhaust BrakeVideos............................................................257Diesel Exhaust Fluid Capacity andSpecification..............................................230Diesel Exhaust Fluid Gauge......................138Diesel Particulate Filter...............................221Diesel Particulate Filter ManualRegeneration...................................................222Diesel Particulate Filter –Troubleshooting............................................224Diesel Particulate Filter ManualRegeneration...............................................222Diesel Particulate Filter ManualRegeneration Limitations...........................223Diesel Particulate Filter ManualRegeneration Precautions.........................222Diesel Particulate Filter ManualRegeneration Requirements.....................222Starting Diesel Particulate Filter ManualRegeneration...................................................223What Is Diesel Particulate Filter ManualRegeneration...................................................222
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Driver Alert Precautions............................346Driver Alert – Troubleshooting................347Driver Alert – Information Messages..........347Driving Economically..................................416Driving Hints....................................................412Driving in Special Conditions.........................416Off-Road Driving.................................................412Driving in Special Conditions...................416Driving Through Mud and Water...................416Driving on Snow and Ice............................416
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Easy Entry and Exit.......................................90Electric Parking Brake AudibleWarning........................................................254Electric Parking Brake................................253Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting............................................254Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting........................................254Electric Parking Brake – InformationMessages.........................................................255Electric Parking Brake – WarningLamps...............................................................254Electromagnetic Compatibility..............703Electronic Locking Differential................245Electronic Locking Differential –Troubleshooting............................................248Electronic Locking DifferentialIndicators......................................................247Electronic Locking DifferentialPrecautions.................................................245Electronic Locking Differential –Troubleshooting........................................248Electronic Locking Differential –Information Messages................................248Emergency Call Limitations.......................68Emergency Call Requirements..................67Emergency Call System Data....................29Emergency Towing......................................429Emission Law................................................700Enabling Apps on an AndroidDevice............................................................575Enabling Apps on an iOS Device............575Enabling or Disabling PersonalProfiles...........................................................577Enabling Remote Start...............................149
End User License Agreement..................675Engine Air Filter............................................445Changing the Engine Air Filter......................445Engine Air Filter - InformationMessages.........................................................447Resetting the Air Filter Reminder................446Engine Block Heater...................................205Engine Block Heater Precautions................205How Does the Engine Block HeaterWork..................................................................206Using the Engine Block Heater.....................206Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge.............................................................138Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -6.7L Diesel...................................................526Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -6.8L, Gasoline............................................528Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -7.3L, Gasoline.............................................530Engine Oil.......................................................444Adding Engine Oil..............................................444Checking the Engine Oil Level......................444Engine Oil Capacity andSpecification..................................................445Engine Oil Dipstick Overview........................444Intelligent Oil Life Monitor..............................445Resetting the Intelligent Oil LifeMonitor.............................................................445Engine Oil Pressure Gauge........................138Engine Oil Temperature Gauge...............138Engine Specifications - 6.7LDiesel............................................................520Engine Specifications - 6.8L,Gasoline.........................................................521Engine Specifications - 7.3L,Gasoline........................................................522Environment....................................................30Evasive Steering Assist..............................343Evasive Steering Assist Limitations............343Switching Evasive Steering Assist On andOff.......................................................................343What Is Evasive Steering Assist...................343Event Data.........................................................27Exit Warning...................................................332Exit Warning - Troubleshooting....................334Exit Warning Indicators..............................333Exit Warning Limitations...........................332Exit Warning Precautions..........................332
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Four-Wheel Drive........................................238Four-Wheel Drive Modes................................242Four-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting.........242Four-Wheel Drive Indicators....................242Four-Wheel Drive Limitations.................239Four-Wheel Drive Modes..........................242Four-Wheel Drive High.....................................242Four-Wheel Drive Low.....................................242Two-Wheel Drive High.....................................242Four-Wheel Drive Precautions...............239Four-Wheel Drive –Troubleshooting........................................242Four-Wheel Drive – InformationMessages.........................................................243Four-Wheel Drive – Warning Lamps..........242Four Wheels Down TowSee: Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x2......................................................................429See: Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x4......................................................................427Front Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification..............................................540Front Exterior...................................................34Front Parking Aid.........................................284Front Parking Aid Audible Warnings..........284Front Parking Aid Limitations.......................284Locating the Front Parking AidSensors.............................................................284What is the Front Parking Aid.......................284Front Seat Precautions...............................161Front Seats.......................................................161Heated Seats.......................................................168Manual Seats.......................................................162Massage Seats.....................................................167Power Seats.........................................................164Ventilated Seats.................................................169Front Seats Videos......................................169Fuel and Refueling.......................................214Fuel and Refueling –Troubleshooting............................................220Fuel Quality...........................................................214Refueling................................................................218Running Out of Fuel...........................................217Fuel and Refueling Precautions..............214Fuel and Refueling –Troubleshooting........................................220Fuel and Refueling – InformationMessages.........................................................220
Fuel and Refueling – WarningLamps...............................................................220Fuel Gauge.......................................................137Fuel Gauge Limitations....................................138Locating the Fuel Filler Door..........................138What Is Distance to Empty.............................138What Is the Fuel Gauge....................................137What Is the Low Fuel Reminder....................138Fuel Quality.....................................................214Selecting the Correct Fuel...............................214Selecting the Correct Fuel for ColdWeather.............................................................215Fuel Tank Capacity - Diesel.....................534Fuel Tank Capacity.....................................220Fuel Tank Capacity - Gasoline................535Fuse Precautions.........................................430Fuses................................................................430Fuses – Troubleshooting................................439Interior Fuse Box................................................435Under Hood Fuse Box......................................430Fuses – Troubleshooting..........................439Fuses – Frequently Asked Questions........439
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Garage Door Opener AdditionalAssistance....................................................182Garage Door Opener....................................179Garage Door Opener Introduction..........179Garage Door Opener Precautions andFrequencies..................................................179General Maintenance Information -Diesel..............................................................591General Maintenance Information -Gasoline.......................................................594Glasses Holder..............................................201Locating the Glasses Holder..........................201Global Opening.............................................128Switching Global Opening On andOff........................................................................129Using Global Opening.......................................128What Is Global Opening...................................128Glossary of Tire Terminology..................484Glove Compartment....................................197Locking the Glove Compartment.................197Opening the Glove Compartment................197
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