Protected ComponentRatingItem
Right-hand front windowmotor.30 A26
Not used.—27
Not used.—28
Relay folding mirror.15 A29
Brake signal for air brake.5 A30Customer access stoplampsignal.Brake on-off isolation relay.Trailer tow stoplamp relay.
Upfitter interface module.10 A31Remote radio frequencyreceiver.
Radio.20 A32
Not used.—33
Not used.—34
Tow haul switch.5 A35
Lane departure warningcamera.15 A36
Mirror display.
Not used.—37
Left-hand front powerwindow switch (fourwindow units).
30 A38
Note:Spare fuse amperage may vary.
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Front brakes
Inspect for cracked, worn or frayed hoses, and that all coup-lings are secure.Hoses
Verify that there are no cracks or dents, and that the cham-bers are securely mounted.Brake chambers
Inspect for broken, loose or missing parts.Slack adjusters
Note: The angle between the push rod and adjuster armshould be approximately 90 degrees when the brakes areapplied. When pulled by hand, the push rod should not movemore than approximately 1 in (2.5 cm).
Verify that there are no cracks, dents, holes, and no loose ormissing bolts and that the brake linings are not worn,dangerously thin or contaminated by lubricant.
Drums
Front wheels
Inspect for damaged or bent rims. They should not havewelding repairs, and there should be no rust trails, whichindicate it is loose on the wheel.
Rims
Verify all lug nuts are present and not loose (look for rusttrails around the lug nuts). There should be no cracks radiatingfrom the lug bolt holes or distortion of the bolt holes.
Lug nuts
Inspect wheel hub oil seal for leaks and, if sight glass ifpresent, verify the oil level is adequate.Hub oil seals
Inspect for proper lubrication level if the hubcap has a trans-parent window. If the hubcap does not have a transparentwindow, remove the rubber fill-plug and inspect for properlevel.
Oil-lubricated frontwheel bearings
Fuel area
Verify the tank(s) and cap(s) are secure and that there areno leaks from the tank(s).Fuel tank(s)
Inspect for leaks from the tank(s).Leaks
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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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Cooling system
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•When removing your vehicle fromstorage, check coolant fluid level.Confirm that there are no coolingsystem leaks and that fluid is at therecommended level.
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keepconnections clean.
•If storing your vehicle for more than 30days without recharging the battery,we recommend that you disconnectthe battery cables to maintain batterycharge for quick starting.
Note:It is necessary to reset memoryfeatures if you disconnect the batterycables.
Brakes
•Make sure the brakes and parking brakerelease fully.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, leversand pins under your vehicle are coveredwith grease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)every 15 days to lubricate working partsand prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out ofstorage, do the following:
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirtor grease film build-up on windowsurfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for anydeterioration.
•Check under the hood for any foreignmaterial that may have collectedduring storage such as mice or squirrelnests.
•Check the exhaust for any foreignmaterial that may have collectedduring storage.
•Check tire pressures and set tireinflation per the Tire Label.
•Check brake pedal operation. Driveyour vehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back andforth to remove rust build-up.
•Check fluid levels (including coolant,oil and gas) to make sure there are noleaks, and fluids are at recommendedlevels.
•If you remove the battery, clean thebattery cable ends and check fordamage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you haveany concerns or issues.
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Multi-point Inspection
Washer spray and wiper operationFor oil and fluid leaks
Hazard warning system operationHood rest for lubrication
1Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission, power steering and windowwasher.2If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expirationUse By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership serviceadvisor or technician about the multi-pointvehicle inspection. It is a comprehensiveway to perform a thorough inspection ofyour vehicle. Your checklist gives youimmediate feedback on the overallcondition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle has an Intelligent Oil-LifeMonitor that determines when you shouldchange the engine oil based on how youuse your vehicle. By using severalimportant factors in its calculations, themonitor helps reduce the cost of owningyour vehicle and reduces environmentalwaste at the same time.
This means you do not have to rememberto change the oil on a mileage-basedschedule. Your vehicle lets you know whenan oil change is due by displaying amessage in the instrument cluster display.
The following table provides examples ofvehicle use and its impact on oil changeintervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oilchange intervals depend on several factorsand generally decrease with severity ofuse.
When to Expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Vehicle Use and ExampleInterval
Normal
7,500–10,000 mi(12,000–16,000 km)
Normal commuting with highway drivingNo, or moderate, load or towingFlat to moderately hilly roadsNo extended idling
Severe5,000–7,500 mi(8,000–12,000 km)Moderate to heavy load or towing
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Website
http://www.microsoft.com/exporting/
TRADEMARKS: This EULA does not grantyou any rights in connection with anytrademarks or service marks of FORDMOTOR COMPANY, MS, MicrosoftCorporation, third party software or serviceproviders, their affiliates or suppliers.
PRODUCT SUPPORT: Product supportfor the SOFTWARE is not provided by MS,its parent corporation MicrosoftCorporation, or their affiliates orsubsidiaries. For product support, pleaserefer to FORD MOTOR COMPANYinstructions provided in the documentationfor the DEVICE. Should you have anyquestions concerning this EULA, or if youdesire to contact FORD MOTORCOMPANY for any other reason, pleaserefer to the address provided in thedocumentation for the DEVICE.
No Liability for Certain Damages:EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY LAW, FORDMOTOR COMPANY, ANY THIRD PARTYSOFTWARE OR SERVICES SUPPLIERS,MS, MICROSOFT CORPORATION ANDTHEIR AFFILIATES SHALL HAVE NOLIABILITY FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTALDAMAGES ARISING FROM OR INCONNECTION WITH THE USE ORPERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. THISLIMITATION SHALL APPLY EVEN IF ANYREMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIALPURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MS,MICROSOFT CORPORATION AND/ORTHEIR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANYAMOUNT IN EXCESS OF U.S. TWOHUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS (U.S.$250.00).
•THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES OTHERTHAN THOSE THAT MAY EXPRESSLYBE PROVIDED FOR YOUR NEWVEHICLE.
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Microsoft® Windows® Mobile forAutomotive Important SafetyInformation
This system Ford SYNC contains softwarethat is licensed to Manufacturer FORDMOTOR COMPANY by an affiliate ofMicrosoft Corporation pursuant to a licenseagreement. Any removal, reproduction,reverse engineering or other unauthorizeduse of the software from this system inviolation of the license agreement is strictlyprohibited and may subject you to legalaction.
Read and follow instructions: Beforeusing your Windows Automotive- basedsystem, read and follow all instructionsand safety information provided in this enduser manual ("User's Guide"). Notfollowing precautions found in this User'sGuide can lead to an accident or otherserious consequences.
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Keep User's Guide in vehicle: When keptin the vehicle, the User's Guide will be aready reference for you and other usersunfamiliar with the WindowsAutomotive-based system. Please makecertain that before using the system forthe first time, all persons have access tothe User's Guide and read its instructionsand safety information carefully.
WARNING: Driving while distractedcan result in loss of vehicle control, crashand injury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is thesafe operation of your vehicle. Werecommend against the use of anyhand-held device while driving andencourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure youare aware of all applicable local lawsthat may affect the use of electronicdevices while driving.
General Operation
Voice Command Control: Functionswithin the Windows Automotive-basedsystem may be accomplished using onlyvoice commands. Using voice commandswhile driving allows you to operate thesystem without removing your hands fromthe wheel.
Prolonged Views of Screen: Do notaccess any function requiring a prolongedview of the screen while you are driving.Pull over in a safe and legal manner beforeattempting to access a function of thesystem requiring prolonged attention. Evenoccasional short scans to the screen maybe hazardous if your attention has beendiverted away from your driving task at acritical time.
Volume Setting: Do not raise the volumeexcessively. Keep the volume at a levelwhere you can still hear outside traffic andemergency signals while driving. Drivingwhile unable to hear these sounds couldcause an accident.
Use of Speech Recognition Functions:Speech recognition software is inherentlya statistical process which is subject toerrors. It is your responsibility to monitorany speech recognition functions includedin the system and address any errors.
Navigation Features: Any navigationfeatures included in the system areintended to provide turn by turninstructions to get you to a desireddestination. Please make certain allpersons using this system carefully readand follow instructions and safetyinformation fully.
Distraction Hazard: Any navigationfeatures may require manual (non-verbal)setup. Attempting to perform such set-upor insert data while driving can seriouslydistract your attention and could cause anaccident or other serious consequences.Stop the vehicle in a safe and legal mannerbefore attempting these operations.
Let Your Judgment Prevail: Anynavigation features are provided only asan aid. Make your driving decisions basedon your observations of local conditionsand existing traffic regulations. Any suchfeature is not a substitute for your personaljudgment. Any route suggestions made bythis system should never replace any localtraffic regulations or your personaljudgment or knowledge of safe drivingpractices.
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Changing the Wiper Blades.....................250Charging a Device..........................................98Checking the Wiper Blades.....................249Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance.................................................45Child Restraint Positioning.........................35Child Safety......................................................25General Information............................................25Child Safety Locks.........................................36Cleaning Products.......................................262Cleaning the Engine...................................264Cleaning the Exterior..................................263Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens........................266Cleaning the Interior...................................265Cleaning the Wheels..................................266Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................265Climate Control..............................................86Cold Weather Precautions - 6.7LDiesel..............................................................187Cold Weather Precautions - 7.3L............188Connected Vehicle.......................................314Connected Vehicle –Troubleshooting.............................................314Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork.............................................................314Connected Vehicle Limitations...............314Connected Vehicle Requirements..........314Connected Vehicle –Troubleshooting.........................................314Connected Vehicle – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................314Connecting a Bluetooth® Device...........318Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork.........................................................314Connecting FordPass to the Modem..........314Enabling and Disabling the Modem............314What Is the Modem...........................................314Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check - 6.7LDiesel.................................................................235See: Engine Coolant Check - 7.3L................238Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 6.7L Diesel......................301Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 7.3L...................................302
Crash and Breakdown Information.......194Automatic Crash Shutoff................................195Cruise Control................................................158Cruise Control Indicators...........................159Cruise Control - Vehicles With: AdaptiveCruise Control...............................................52Cruise Control - Vehicles With: CruiseControl.............................................................52Customer Assistance.................................196Customer Information...............................345Radio Frequency CertificationLabels................................................................345
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Data Recording..................................................11Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Configurable Daytime RunningLamps..............................................................57Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).............57Diesel Exhaust Fluid Capacity andSpecification...............................................307Diesel Particulate Filter..............................124Direction Indicators.......................................58Doors and Locks.............................................49Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7LDiesel.............................................................234Driver Alert......................................................166Driving Aids.....................................................166Driving Hints...................................................186Driving Through Water...............................189DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Configurable Daytime Running Lamps....57See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).................57
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Economical Driving......................................187Electrical System Inspection...................254Electromagnetic Compatibility...............351Emission Law...................................................117End User License Agreement.................354Engine Block Heater....................................105Engine Coolant Check - 6.7LDiesel.............................................................235
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