Contacting Us
Contacting Us..................................................19
Introduction
About This Publication.................................21
Using This Publication.................................22
Symbols Glossary
Symbols Used on Your Vehicle................23
Data Privacy
Data Privacy....................................................26
Service Data.....................................................27
Event Data........................................................27
Settings Data..................................................28
Connected Vehicle Data.............................28
Mobile Device Data.......................................29
Emergency Call System Data...................29
Environment
Protecting the Environment.....................30
Visual Search
Steering Wheel................................................31
Instrument Panel...........................................32
Vehicle Interior................................................33
Front Exterior..................................................34
Rear Exterior....................................................35
Child Safety
Child Safety Precautions............................36
Child Restraint Anchor Points...................37
Child Restraints..............................................39
Installing Child Restraints..........................40
Booster Seats.................................................47
Child Safety Locks - Crew Cab/SuperCab.....................................................49
Seatbelts
Seatbelt Precautions...................................50
Fastening and Unfastening the Seatbelts............................................................................51
Sensitive Locking Mode..............................52
Automatic Locking Mode...........................52
Adjusting the Seatbelts DuringPregnancy....................................................53
Adjusting the Seatbelt Height..................53
Adjusting the Seatbelt Length.................54
Seatbelt Reminder.......................................54
Checking the Seatbelts..............................56
Seatbelt Extensions.....................................56
Airbags
How Do the Front Airbags Work..............57
How Do the Side Airbags Work................57
How Does the Safety Canopy™ Work..........................................................................58
Airbag Precautions.......................................59
Switching the Passenger Airbag On andOff..................................................................60
Properly Adjusting the Driver and FrontPassenger Seats.......................................64
Children and Airbags...................................64
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator......65
Disposing of Airbags....................................66
911 Assist
What Is 911 Assist..........................................67
How Does 911 Assist Work.........................67
Emergency Call Requirements.................67
Emergency Call Limitations......................68
911 Assist Videos...........................................68
Keys and Remote Controls
Remote Control Limitations.....................69
Using the Remote Control.........................69
Using the Key Cards.....................................69
Using Digital Key.............................................71
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Tailgate Step.................................................100
Tailgate – Troubleshooting.......................101
Tailgate Videos.............................................102
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System......................103
Anti-Theft Alarm System.........................103
Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings.......104
Security – Troubleshooting.....................105
Power Running Boards
Power Running Board Precautions.......107
Power Running Board Settings..............107
Power Running Boards –Troubleshooting......................................108
Power Running Boards Videos..............108
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Manual Adjustable SteeringColumn.......................................................109
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable SteeringColumn.......................................................109
Resetting the Stopping Position -Vehicles With: Power AdjustableSteering Column.......................................110
Horn...................................................................110
Switching the Heated Steering WheelOn and Off....................................................111
Steering Wheel Videos................................111
Adjustable Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals....................................112
Wipers and Washers
Wipers...............................................................113
Autowipers......................................................113
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................114
Replacing the Front Wiper Blades.........114
Washers...........................................................114
Wipers and Washers Videos.....................115
Wipers and Washers – Troubleshooting..........................................................................115
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lighting Control.............................117
Headlamps......................................................117
Headlamps – Troubleshooting................117
Autolamps......................................................118
Exterior Lamps..............................................118
Exterior Zone Lighting.................................121
Automatic High Beam Control...............122
Automatic High Beam Control –Troubleshooting.......................................124
Adaptive Front Lighting.............................124
Exterior Lighting Videos.............................125
Interior Lighting
Switching All of the Interior Lamps Onand Off........................................................126
Switching the Front Interior Lamps Onand Off........................................................126
Switching the Rear Interior Lamps Onand Off........................................................126
Interior Lamp Function..............................126
Adjusting the Instrument Panel LightingBrightness...................................................127
Ambient Lighting..........................................127
Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting.......127
Windows
Opening and Closing the Windows......128
Global Opening............................................128
Window Bounce-Back...............................129
Locking the Rear Window Controls......129
Opening and Closing the SlidingWindows.....................................................129
Windows Videos..........................................130
Interior Mirror
Interior Mirror Precautions.........................131
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Glasses Holder.............................................201
Starting and Stopping theEngine
Starting and Stopping the Engine –Precautions...............................................202
Ignition Switch.............................................202
Push Button Ignition Switch...................203
Starting the Engine....................................203
Engine Block Heater..................................205
Stopping the Engine.................................206
Idle Timer.......................................................207
Automatic Engine Stop...........................208
Accessing the Passive Key BackupPosition......................................................209
Starting and Stopping the Engine –Troubleshooting.....................................209
Starting and Stopping the Engine Videos.........................................................................213
Fuel and Refueling
Fuel and Refueling Precautions.............214
Fuel Quality....................................................214
Running Out of Fuel....................................217
Refueling.........................................................218
Fuel Tank Capacity....................................220
Fuel and Refueling – Troubleshooting........................................................................220
Diesel Particulate Filter
What Is the Diesel Particulate Filter......221
How Does the Diesel Particulate FilterWork..............................................................221
Diesel Particulate Filter Precautions.........................................................................221
Diesel Particulate Filter Requirements........................................................................222
Diesel Particulate Filter ManualRegeneration............................................222
Diesel Particulate Filter –Troubleshooting......................................224
Selective Catalytic ReductionSystem
What Is the Selective CatalyticReduction System..................................226
How Does the Selective CatalyticReduction System Work......................226
Selective Catalytic Reduction SystemPrecautions...............................................226
Selective Catalytic Reduction SystemRequirements..........................................228
Selective Catalytic Reduction SystemGuidelines..................................................228
Filling the Selective Catalytic ReductionSystem Tank.............................................228
Checking the Selective CatalyticReduction System Status...................230
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Capacity andSpecification............................................230
Selective Catalytic Reduction System –Troubleshooting......................................230
Catalytic Converter
What Is the Catalytic Converter............233
Catalytic Converter Precautions...........233
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting........................................................................233
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Precautions........................................................................234
Automatic Transmission Positions......234
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear..............235
Automatic Transmission PositionIndicators...................................................235
Manually Shifting Gears...........................235
Using Progressive Range Selection......236
Automatic Transmission AudibleWarnings....................................................236
Power Take-Off...........................................236
Four-Wheel Drive
How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work......238
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Four-Wheel Drive Precautions..............239
Four-Wheel Drive Limitations................239
Switching Four-Wheel Drive On and Off........................................................................240
Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode.....241
Four-Wheel Drive Modes.........................242
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators...................242
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity andSpecification............................................242
Four-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting........................................................................242
Electronic Locking Differential
What Is the Electronic LockingDifferential................................................245
How Does the Electronic LockingDifferential Work.....................................245
Electronic Locking DifferentialPrecautions...............................................245
Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off - 4x4.............245
Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off - 4x2..............247
Electronic Locking Differential Indicators........................................................................247
Electronic Locking Differential –Troubleshooting.....................................248
Brakes
Brake Precautions......................................249
Anti-Lock Braking System......................249
Brake Over Accelerator.............................249
Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir......249
Checking the Brake Fluid.........................249
Brake Fluid Specification.........................250
Brakes – Troubleshooting.......................250
Electric Parking Brake
What Is the Electric Parking Brake.......253
Applying the Electric Parking Brake......253
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in anEmergency................................................253
Manually Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake............................................................253
Automatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake...........................................254
Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning........................................................................254
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake ifthe Vehicle Battery Has Run Out ofCharge........................................................254
Electric Parking Brake – Troubleshooting........................................................................254
Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake
Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake –Precautions...............................................256
Using the Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake........................................................................256
Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake Indicators........................................................................257
Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake Gauge.....257
Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake –Troubleshooting......................................257
Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake Videos........................................................................257
Reverse Brake Assist
What Is Reverse Brake Assist.................258
How Does Reverse Brake Assist Work........................................................................258
Reverse Brake Assist Precautions........258
Switching Reverse Brake Assist On andOff................................................................259
Overriding Reverse Brake Assist...........259
Reverse Brake Assist Indicators............259
Reverse Brake Assist – Troubleshooting.......................................................................260
Cross Traffic Braking
What Is Cross Traffic Braking.................262
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Trailer Sway Control
How Does Trailer Sway Control Work.........................................................................377
Trailer Sway Control Precautions..........377
Switching Trailer Sway Control On andOff.................................................................377
Trailer Sway Control Videos....................377
Trailer Hitching Assistance
What Is Trailer Hitching Assistance......378
How Does Trailer Hitching AssistanceWork............................................................378
Trailer Hitching Assistance Precautions........................................................................378
Trailer Hitching Assistance Limitations........................................................................379
Switching Trailer Hitching Assistance Onand Off........................................................379
Using Trailer Hitching Assistance.........379
Trailer Hitching Assistance Indicators.......................................................................380
Smart Hitch
What Is Smart Hitch..................................382
How Does Smart Hitch Work.................382
Smart Hitch Limitations...........................382
Using Smart Hitch......................................382
Onboard Scales
What Is Onboard Scales..........................384
How Does Onboard Scales Work.........384
Onboard Scales Limitations..................384
Using Onboard Scales..............................384
Trailer Backup Assistance
What is Trailer Backup Assistance......386
How Does Trailer Backup AssistanceWork............................................................386
Trailer Backup Assistance Precautions.......................................................................386
Setting Up the Trailer Backup Assistancefor a Conventional Trailer....................386
Setting Up the Trailer Backup Assistancefor a Fifth-Wheel or Gooseneck Trailer.......................................................................389
Switching Trailer Backup Assistance Onand Off.......................................................392
Using the Trailer Backup AssistanceController...................................................392
Using the Trailer Backup AssistanceViews...........................................................393
Trailer Backup Assistance –Troubleshooting......................................395
Trailer Reverse Guidance
What Is Trailer Reverse Guidance.........401
How Does Trailer Reverse GuidanceWork.............................................................401
Trailer Reverse Guidance Precautions........................................................................401
Setting Up Trailer Reverse Guidance fora Conventional Trailer...........................401
Switching Trailer Reverse Guidance Onand Off.......................................................404
Using Trailer Reverse Guidance Views.......................................................................405
Trailer Reverse Guidance –Troubleshooting......................................407
Driving Hints
Off-Road Driving..........................................412
Cold Weather Precautions - 6.7L Diesel.........................................................................415
Cold Weather Precautions - 6.8L/7.3L.........................................................................415
Driving on Snow and Ice...........................416
Breaking-In....................................................416
Driving Economically.................................416
Driving in Special Conditions..................416
Floor Mats.......................................................417
Snow Plowing - Vehicles With:Snow Plow Mode
Snow Plowing Precautions.....................418
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Wheel and Tire Information
Locating the Tire label..............................478
Department of Transportation UniformTire Quality Grades................................478
Information on the Tire Sidewall..........479
Glossary of Tire Terminology.................484
Tire Replacement Requirements.........485
Using Snow Chains....................................487
Tire Care
Checking the Tire Pressures..................490
Inflating the Tires.......................................490
Inspecting the Tire for Wear...................494
Inspecting the Tire for Damage............494
Inspecting the Wheel Valve Stems......498
Tire Rotation................................................498
Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem
What Is the Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem........................................................501
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemOverview.....................................................501
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemPrecautions..............................................502
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemLimitations................................................502
Viewing the Tire Pressures.....................503
Resetting Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem.......................................................503
Tire Pressure Monitoring System –Troubleshooting.....................................506
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Videos.......................................................................508
Changing a Road Wheel
Changing a Flat Tire..................................509
Wheel Nuts....................................................519
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 6.7L Diesel......520
Engine Specifications - 6.8L, Gasoline.........................................................................521
Engine Specifications - 7.3L, Gasoline........................................................................522
Motorcraft Parts - 6.7L Diesel................523
Motorcraft Parts - 6.8L, Gasoline.........524
Motorcraft Parts - 7.3L, Gasoline..........525
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -6.7L Diesel.................................................526
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -6.8L, Gasoline..........................................528
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -7.3L, Gasoline...........................................530
Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 6.7L Diesel...................532
Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 6.8L, Gasoline............533
Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 7.3L, Gasoline.............534
Fuel Tank Capacity - Diesel....................534
Fuel Tank Capacity - Gasoline...............535
Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification............................................536
Washer Fluid Specification.....................536
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Capacity andSpecification.............................................537
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacityand Specification - Diesel...................538
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacityand Specification - Gasoline.............538
Brake Fluid Specification.........................539
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity andSpecification............................................540
Front Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification............................................540
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification............................................542
Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid Capacityand Specification...................................546
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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 this publicationwas correct at the time of release, but astechnology rapidly changes, werecommend that you visit the local 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 exampletemperature.
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.
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Services That Third PartiesProvide
We recommend that you review the termsand conditions and data privacyinformation for any services equipped withyour vehicle or to which you subscribe. Wetake no responsibility for services that thirdparties provide.
Where equipped, SiriusXM with 360L coulduse the modem. To disable, turn off theSiriusXM with 360L or Vehicle Connectivitysetting. See Enabling and Disabling theModem (page 548).
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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 ourservice providers such as part suppliersthat may help diagnose malfunctions, andwho are similarly obligated to protect data.We retain this data only as long asnecessary to perform these functions or tocomply with law. We may provideinformation where required in response toofficial requests to law enforcement orother government authorities or thirdparties acting with lawful authority or courtorder, and such information may be usedin legal proceedings. For U.S. only (ifequipped), if you choose to use connectedapps and services, you consent that certaindiagnostic information may also beaccessed electronically by Ford MotorCompany and Ford authorized servicefacilities, and that the diagnosticinformation may be used to provideservices to you, personalizing yourexperience, troubleshoot, and to improveproducts and services and offer youproducts and services that may interest
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EVENT DATA
This vehicle is equipped with an event datarecorder. The main purpose of an eventdata recorder is to record, in certain crashor near crash-like situations, such as anairbag deployment or hitting a roadobstacle; this data will assist inunderstanding how a vehicle’s systemsperformed. The event data recorder isdesigned to record data related to vehicledynamics and safety systems for a shortperiod of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The event data recorder in this vehicle isdesigned to record such data as:
•How various systems in your vehiclewere operating.
•Whether or not the driver andpassenger seatbelts werebuckled/fastened.
•How far (if at all) the driver wasdepressing the accelerator and/or thebrake pedal.
•How fast the vehicle was traveling.
•Where the driver was positioning thesteering wheel.
This data can help provide a betterunderstanding of the circumstances inwhich crashes and injuries occur.
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