Ford 2013 F-150 v.3- Manuals

DATA RECORDING Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting andstoring diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentiallyincludes information about the performance or status of various systemsand modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, st...

Additionally, when you connect to Traffic, Directions andInformation (if equipped, U.S. only), the service uses GPStechnology and advanced vehicle sensors to collect the vehicle’scurrent location, travel direction, and speed (“vehicle travelinformation”), only to help provide you with the directions...

REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION Your vehicle has been built to the highest standards using quality parts.We recommend that you demand the use of genuine Ford and Motorcraftparts whenever your vehicle requires scheduled maintenance or repair.You can clearly identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts...

Special Instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electroniccontrols. WARNING: Please read the Supplementary Restraints System chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury. WARNING: Front seat mounted rear-facin...

MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Using mobile communications equipment is becoming increasinglyimportant in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,you must not compromise your own or others’ safety when using suchequipment. Mobile communications can enhance personal safety andsecurity ...

GENERAL INFORMATION See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safetyrestraints for children. WARNING: Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their height, age and weight. Child safety restraints must be bought separately from your v...

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, orage Recommendedrestraint type Smallchildren Children who have outgrown or nolonger properly fit in a child safetyseat (generally children who areless than 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall,are greater than age four (4) andless ...

Note: The child seat must rest tightly against the vehicle seat upon which it is installed. It may be necessary to lift or remove the headrestraint. See the Seats chapter for information on head restraints. BOOSTER SEATS WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a chil...

Types of Booster Seats • Backless booster seats If your backless booster seat has a removable shield, remove the shield.If a vehicle seating position has a low seat back or no head restraint, abackless booster seat may place your child’s head (as measured at thetops of the ears) above the top of the...

Perform the following steps when installing the child seat withcombination lap and shoulder belts: Note: Although the child seat illustrated is a forward facing child seat, the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child seat. 1. Position the child safety seat in aseat with a combination l...

4. Insert the belt tongue into theproper buckle (the buckle closest tothe direction the tongue is comingfrom) for that seating position untilyou hear a snap and feel the latchengage. Make sure the tongue islatched securely by pulling on it. 5. To put the retractor in theautomatic locking mode, grasp...

This is necessary to remove the remaining slack that will exist once theextra weight of the child is added to the child restraint. It also helpsto achieve the proper snugness of the child seat to your vehicle.Sometimes, a slight lean toward the buckle will additionally help toremove remaining slack ...

9. Check from time to time to be sure that there is no slack in the lapand shoulder belt. The shoulder belt must be snug to keep the lap belttight during a collision. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child PassengerSafety Technician to make certain the child restraint is properly inst...

Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for child seatinstallation at the following seating positions (LATCH is not available onF150 Regular cab) : • F150 SuperCab and SuperCrew The lower LATCH anchors are located at the rear section of the rear seatbetween the cushion and seatback. Follow...

Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard SeatingPositions (Center Seating Use) WARNING: The standardized spacing for LATCH lower anchors is 280 mm (11 inches) center to center. Do not use LATCH lower anchors for the center seating position unless the child seatmanufacturer’s instructions permi...

The passenger seats of your vehicle are equipped with built-in tetherstrap anchors located behind the seats as described below. The tether anchors in your vehicle may be loops of webbing above theseat back or an anchor bracket behind the seat on the rear edge of theseat cushion. The rear seat in the...

Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Regular Cab) 1. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat andunder the head restraint. For vehicles with adjustable head restraints, route the tether strap underthe head restraint and between the head restraint posts, otherwise routethe te...

Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (SuperCab and SuperCrew) There are three loops of webbingjust above the back of the rear seat(along the bottom edge of the rearwindow). These loops are to beused as both routing loops andanchor loops for up to three childsafety seat tether straps. For example, the c...

• Always put the tether strap through the routing loop. The headrestraint support post will hold the child seat tightly, but the headrestraint post is not strong enough to hold the child seat during acollision. 3. Tighten the tether strap according to the child seat manufacturer’sinstructions. If th...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a crash. WARNING: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people riding in t...

Before you can reach and latch a lap and shoulder belt having a cinchtongue into the buckle, you may have to lengthen the lap belt portion of it. 1. To lengthen the lap belt, pullsome webbing out of the shoulderbelt retractor. 2. While holding the webbing belowthe tongue, grasp the tip (metalportion...

How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode Unbuckle the combination lap and shoulder belt and allow it to retractcompletely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate thevehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. Safety Belt Extension Assembly WARNING: Do not use extensions to change the...

CHILD RESTRAINT AND SAFETY BELT MAINTENANCE Inspect the vehicle safety belts and child safety seat systems periodicallyto make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect thevehicle and child seat safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, tearsor cuts. Replace if necessary. All vehicle ...

PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM™ The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontalcrash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help furtherreduce the risk of airbag-related injuries. The system is able to analyzedifferent occupant conditions and crash severity before act...

The airbags are a supplemental restraint system and are designed towork with the safety belts to help protect the driver and right frontpassenger from certain upper body injuries. Airbags do not inflate slowly;there is a risk of injury from a deploying airbag. Note: You will hear a loud bang and see...

DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS WARNING: Never place your arm or any objects over an airbag module. Placing your arm over a deploying airbag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. Objects placed on or over theairbag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by theairbag int...

Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment WARNING: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 inches (25 centimeters) between an occupant’s chest and the driver airbagmodule. To properly position yourself away from the airbag: • Move yo...

If two adults and a child occupy a Regular Cab, properly restrain thechild in the center front unless doing so would interfere with drivingyour vehicle. This provides lap and shoulder belt protection for alloccupants, and airbag protection for the adults. A child or infantproperly restrained in the ...

The conditions listed above may cause the weight of a properly seatedoccupant to be incorrectly interpreted by the front passenger sensingsystem. The person in the front passenger seat may appear heavier orlighter due to the conditions described in the previous list. To know if the front passenger s...

Low-series vehicles (if equipped) The front passenger sensing systemuses a pass airbag off indicator whichwill illuminate and stay lit to remindyou that the front passenger frontalairbag is disabled. The indicator lampis located by the radio. Note: The indicator lamp will illuminate for a short peri...

SIDE AIRBAGS WARNING: Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the airbag cover, on the side of the seat backs (of the front seats), or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying airbag.Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injuryin the...

The system consists of thefollowing: • a tag on the seat back indicatingthat side airbags are found onyour vehicle • side airbags located inside theseat back of the driver and frontpassenger seats. • crash sensors and monitoring system with readinessindicator. See Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator ...

Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrainedin the rear seats. The Safety Canopy will not interfere with childrenrestrained using a properly installed child or booster seat because it isdesigned to inflate downward from the headliner above the doors alongthe side window openi...

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the supplementalrestraint system serviced at an authorized dealer immediately. Unlessserviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a crash. The safety belt pretensioners and the airbag supplemental restraintsystem are designed...

GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with IndustryCanada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interference...

REMOTE CONTROL Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs) (If Equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped withtwo integrated keyhead transmitters.Use the key blade to start yourvehicle and unlock or lock thedriver door from outside the vehicle.The transmitter portion functions asthe remote control. Note: You...

Deactivating Memory from the Transmitter 1. Press and hold the desired memory button for five seconds. A tonewill sound after about two seconds. Continue to hold until a second toneis heard. 2. Within three seconds press the unlock button on the remote control. Repeat this procedure for each additio...

Extending the Vehicle Run Time Repeat Steps 1 and 2 with your vehicle still running to extend the runtime for another remote start duration. If the duration is set to last10 minutes, the duration will extend by another 10 minutes beginningafter what is left of the first activation time. For example,...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION MyKey allows you to program keys with restricted driving modes topromote good driving habits. All but one of the keys programmed to thevehicle can be activated with these restricted modes. Any keys that have not been programmed are referred to asadministrator keys or admin ke...

• Vehicle speed minders of 45, 55 or 65 mph (75, 90 or 105 km/h). Onceyou select a speed, it will be shown in the display, followed by anaudible tone when the preselected vehicle speed is exceeded. • Audio system maximum volume of 45%. A message will be shown inthe display when you attempt to exceed...

For Type 2 information display settings:1. Access main menu of your information display and select Settings , then MyKey . 2. Scroll to Clear All and press the OK button. 3. Hold the OK button until ALL MYKEYS CLEARED displays . CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM STATUS You can find information about your progra...

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING You can use the power door lock control or the remote control to lockand unlock the vehicle. Power Door Locks (If Equipped) The power door lock control is located on the driver and front passengerdoor panels. A. Unlock B. Lock Remote Control You can use the remote control anyti...

Smart Unlocks (If Equipped) This feature helps to prevent you from locking yourself out of yourvehicle if your key is still in the ignition. When you open the driver door and lock your vehicle with the powerdoor lock control, all the doors will lock then unlock if your key is still inthe ignition. Y...

Programming Memory to a Personal Entry Code To program a personal entry code to recall memory settings, repeatSteps 1–4 above. • Pressing 1 • 2 on the keypad in Step 4 will program the code to driver memory setting 1. • Pressing 3 • 4 in Step 4 will program the code to driver memory setting 2. Note:...

Unlocking and Locking the Doors To unlock the driver door: Enter the factory-set 5-digit code or your personal code. You must press each number within five seconds of eachother. The interior lamps will illuminate. Note: All doors will unlock if the two-stage unlocking feature is disabled. Refer to L...

ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL WARNING: Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle is moving. Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the correct position. Refer to Sitting in the Correct Position in the Seats chapter. 1. Unlock the steering column. 2. Adjust the steering wheel to thedesired p...

Power Tilt and Telescope Steering Column (If Equipped) WARNING: Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle is moving. Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the correct position. Refer to Sitting in the Correct Position in the Seats chapter. Use the control on the side of thesteering column...

INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL Type 1 Type 2 See the Information Displays chapter. SETUP RESET INFO SET RESET INFO SETUP ON OFF RSM CNCL OK Steering Wheel 89 2013 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, February 2013USA (fus)

ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the pedals while the vehicle is moving. The control is located on the left side of the steering column. Press andhold the appropriate control to move the pedals. A. Farther B. Closer The pedal position...

WINDSHIELD WIPERS Note: Fully defrost the windshield in icy conditions before turning on the windshield wipers. Rotate the end of the control awayfrom you to increase the speed ofthe wipers. Rotate toward you todecrease the speed of the wipers. Speed-dependent Wipers (If Equipped) When your vehicle ...

WINDSHIELD WASHERS Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry windshield. This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper motor to burn out.Always use the windshield washer before wiping a dry windshield. Note: Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty. This m...

LIGHTING CONTROL • Rotate the headlamp controlclockwise to the first position toturn on the parking lamps. • Rotate clockwise to the secondposition to also turn on theheadlamps. High Beams Pull the lever fully past the detentto switch the high beams on. Pull the lever fully again switch thehigh beam...

AUTOLAMPS (IF EQUIPPED) The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off controlof the exterior lights normallycontrolled by the headlamp control. The autolamp system also keepsthe lights on for a predeterminedamount of time after the ignitionswitch is turned to off. Using themessage cen...

DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Always remember to switch your headlamps on in low light situations or during inclement weather. The system does not activate the tail lamps and may not provide adequate lightingduring these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under thesecondit...

Lane Change To indicate a left or right lane change: • Push the lever up/down to the first stop position and release. The turnsignals will flash three times and stop. • Push the lever up/down to the first stop position and hold. The turnsignals will flash for as long as the lever is held in this pos...

POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in your vehicle and do not let them play with the power windows. They may seriously injure themselves. WARNING: When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and make sure that children and pets a...

Restoring the One-Touch Up Functionality Note: Perform one-touch up re-calibration with the door closed. Calibrating with the door open will cause the window to continuouslybounce back. Functionality may be lost under low battery power conditions. To reset this function after restoring full battery ...

Power Sliding Back Window (If Equipped) WARNING: When operating the power sliding back window you must ensure all rear seat occupants and/or cargo are not in the proximity of the back window. WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with the power sliding...

To adjust your mirrors: 1. Select the mirror you want to adjust. 2. Move the control in the direction you want to tilt the mirror. 3. Return the control to the center position to lock mirrors in place. Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors Push the mirror toward the door window glass. Make sure that you fullye...

Auto-Dimming Feature (If Equipped) The driver’s side exterior mirror will automatically dim when the interiorauto-dimming mirror is activated. Signal Indicator Mirrors (If Equipped) The rear-facing portion of the appropriate mirror housing will blink whenthe turn signal is activated. Clearance Lamps...

Integrated Blind Spot Mirror (If Equipped) WARNING: Objects in the blind spot mirror are closer than they appear. Blind spot mirrors have an integrated convex mirror built into the upperoutboard corner of the exterior mirrors. They are designed to assist youby increasing visibility along the side of...

INTERIOR MIRROR WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror when your vehicle is moving. Note: Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum or ammonia based cleaning products. You can adjust the interior mirror to your preference. Some mirrors alsohave a second...

GAUGES Cluster shown in standard measure. Metric similar. A. Engine oil pressure gauge B. Engine coolant temperature gauge C. Fuel gauge D. Transmission fluid temperature gauge E. Speedometer F. Information display. See Information displays for more information. G. Tachometer Engine Oil Pressure Gau...

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature,the level indicator will be in the normal range. If the engine coolanttemperature exceeds the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safelypossible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool...

WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS The following warning lamps and indicators will alert you to a vehiclecondition that may become serious. Some lamps will illuminate when youstart your vehicle to make sure they work. If any lamps remain on afterstarting your vehicle, refer to the respective system warnin...

Fasten Safety belt It will illuminate and a chime will sound to remind you to fastenyour safety belt. High Beam It will illuminate when the headlamp high beam is switched on. It will flash when you use the headlamp flasher. Hill Descent (if equipped) Illuminates when hill descent is turned on. Low F...

Service Engine Soon The service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the on position to check the bulb and toindicate whether the vehicle is ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the “service engine soon” light will stay on untilthe engine ...

4X2 Illuminates momentarily when two-wheel drive high is selected.If the light fails to display when the ignition is turned on, orremains on, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. 4X4 LOW Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is engaged. If the light failsto display when th...

GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take theirfocus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of the...

Info Press the INFO button repeatedly to cycle through the followingfeatures: Note: Some options may appear slightly different or not at all if the items are optional. INFO TRIP A/B MYKEY MILES (km) (if programmed) MILES (km) TO E AVG MPG (L/100km) MPG (L/km) TIMER TBC GAIN (if equipped) • TRIP A/B:...

System Check and Vehicle Feature Customization Press the SETUP button repeatedly to cycle the message center throughthe following features: SETUP RESET FORSYSTEM CHECK press theRESET button XXX% OIL LIFE DOOR STATUS BRAKE SYSTEM FUEL LEVEL LOW TBC GAIN = XX.X or NOTRAILER TBC GAIN = XX.X orOUTPUT = ...

SETUP LANGUAGE =ENGLISH /SPANISH /FRENCH press theRESET button English / Spanish / French • RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK: The message center will begin to cyclethrough the vehicle systems and provide a status of the item ifneeded. Some systems show a message only if a condition is present. • OIL LIFE XXX%...

• REAR PARK AID (if equipped): This feature sounds a tone to warnthe driver of obstacles near the rear bumper, and functions only whenR (Reverse) gear is selected. • TRAILER SWAY (if equipped): This feature uses the electronicstability control to mitigate trailer sway. • CREATE MYKEY / MYKEY SETUP /...

• Fuel Economy • Truck Apps (If Equipped) • Settings • Information Gauge Mode Use the arrow buttons to choose between the following gaugeoptions. Gauge Mode Gauges Detail Trans Temp Compass The compass orientation can bechanged between fixed north orrotating north. To change themodes, press OK when ...

Trip A/ B Use the arrow buttons to choose between the following tripoptions. Trip A/ B Trip time Trip distance Fuel used Avg mpg(L/100km) Odometer (displays in lower line and may display in other menus) Press OK to pause the Trip A or B screen/press again to un-pause. Hold OK to Reset, this resets t...

Hold OK to Reset, this resets the currently displayed fuel economyinformation. • Instant MPG: shows instantaneous fuel usage. • mi to E: shows the approximate distance the vehicle can travel beforerunning out of fuel. • Average MPG: shows the average fuel usage based on time. See Fuel Hist.to change...

Truck Apps Trailer Trailer disconnected. Disregard this status if your vehicleis not equipped with a factory installed trailer brakecontroller. This message may appear when an aftermarketTBC is used even when the trailer is connected. Active trailer name or default trailer Accumulated trailer distan...

Settings In this mode, you can configure different driver setting choices. Note: Some items are optional and may not appear. Settings Driver Assist Rear Park Aid On/Off Rear VideoCamera Camera Delay On/Off Visual Park Aid On/Off Guidelines Fixed/Off Zoom Levels(This will onlybe shown whenReverse (R)...

Information In this mode, you can view different vehicle system informationand perform a system check. Information MyKey Admin Keys (Number of admin keys) MyKeys (Number of MyKeys programmed) MyKey Miles (km) (Distance traveled using aprogrammed MyKey) System Check Some items will only display durin...

AdvanceTrac® / Traction Control Messages Action / Description SERVICEADVANCETRAC Displayed when the AdvanceTrac® system hasdetected a condition that requires service.Contact your authorized dealer as soon aspossible. ADVANCETRACOFF Displayed when the AdvanceTrac® system hasbeen disabled by the drive...

Battery and Charging System Messages Action / Description TURN POWER OFFTO SAVE BATTERY Displayed when the battery management systemdetermines that the battery is at a low state ofcharge or, the ignition has been in accessoryposition or on position with the engine off forapproximately 45 minutes. Tu...

Door Messages Action / Description X DOOR AJAR Displayed when the corresponding door is notcompletely closed. Drivetrain Messages Action / Description NEUTRAL TOWENABLED LEAVETRANSMISSION INNEUTRAL Displayed when the transfer case is in theneutral position. This message indicates thatthe vehicle is ...

MyKey® Messages Action / Description MYKEY ACTIVEDRIVE SAFELY Displayed when MyKey® is active. ADVANCETRACALWAYS ON -MYKEY SETTING Displayed when a MyKey® is in use and theESC cannot be deactivated. VEHICLE NEARTOP SPEED Displayed when a MyKey® is in use and theMyKey speed limit is on and the vehicl...

Off Road Messages Action / Description FOR OFF ROADSLOW TO 5 MPH Displayed when the vehicle speed requirementfor off-road mode entry has not been met. OFF ROAD MODEENABLED Displayed when off-road mode becomes active. EXITING OFFROAD MODE Displayed when off-road mode becomesinactive.. HILL DESCENTCON...

Tire Messages Action / Description LOW TIREPRESSURE Displays when one or more tires on yourvehicle have low tire pressure. TIRE PRESSUREMONITOR FAULT Displays when the tire pressure monitoringsystem is malfunctioning. If the warning stayson or continues to come on, contact yourauthorized dealer. TIR...

GENERAL INFORMATION Radio Frequencies and Reception Factors AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC). Those frequencies are: AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz FM: 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz Radio reception...

MP3 Track and Folder Structure Audio systems capable of recognizing and playing MP3 individual tracksand folder structures work as follows: • There are two different modes for MP3 disc playback: MP3 trackmode (system default) and MP3 folder mode. • MP3 track mode ignores any folder structure on the ...

• Save presets automatically by using the autoset feature. Press MENUrepeatedly until AUTO PRESET ON/OFF appears in the display. Use the SEEK buttons to turn AUTO PRESET to ON, and either wait five seconds for the search to initiate or press OK to immediately start the search. If you press another c...

MyFord® SYSTEM WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus offthe road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of yourvehicle. We recommend agai...

K. SOUND: Press this button to adjust settings for Treble, Middle, Bass, Balance and Fade. L. MENU: Press this button to access different audio system features. See Menu structure later in this section. M. PHONE: Press this button to access the phone features of the SYNC system. See the SYNC chapter...

SIRIUS Scan Select for a brief sampling of all availablechannels. Show ESN Select to view your satellite radio electronicserial number (ESN). You need this numberwhen communicating with SIRIUS® toactivate, modify or track your account. Channel Guide Select to view available satellite radiochannels. ...

AM/FM/CD SONY AUDIO SYSTEM WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus offthe road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of yourvehicle. We re...

F. Seek, Reverse and Fast Forward: • In radio mode, select a frequency band and press one of thesebuttons. The system stops at the first station it finds in that direction. • In SIRIUS mode, press these buttons to select the previous or nextchannel. If a specific category is selected (such as Jazz, ...

MEDIA HUB The media hub is located either in the center console or behind anaccess door in the instrument panel (below the climate control buttons)and has the following features: A. A/V inputs B. SD card slot C. USB ports For more information, see the MyFord Touch or MyLincoln Touch chapter. SATELLI...

Potential satellite radio reception issues Station overload When you pass a ground-basedbroadcast-repeating tower, a stronger signalmay overtake a weaker one and the audiosystem may mute. Satellite radio signalinterference Your display may show ACQUIRING . . . toindicate the interference and the aud...

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM A. Defrost: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vents. This setting can also be used to defog and clear thewindshield of a thin covering of ice. B. Rear defrost and heated mirrors: Turns the heated windows and mirrors off and...

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM A. Fan speed control: Controls the volume of air circulated in your vehicle. Turn to select the desired fan speed or switch off. If you switchthe fan off, the windshield may fog up. B. Rear defrost: Turns the heated windows and mirrors off and on. See Heate...

DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM Note: You can switch temperature units between Fahrenheit and Celsius. See Menu features in the MyFord Touch or MyLincoln Touch chapter. A. Power/Driver temperature control: Press to turn the climate control system off and on. When the system is off, outside...

I. Fan speed control +: Press to increase the volume of air circulated in your vehicle. J. AUTO: Press to turn on fully automatic operation. Select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The system automaticallydetermines fan speed, air distribution, A/C operation, and outside orreci...

To aid in side window defogging and demisting in cold or humid weather:1. Select Floor/Panel.2. Select A/C.3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents toward the side windows.6. To increase airflow to th...

Automatic Climate Systems Automatic Settings You can set the climate control to operate in AUTO mode through theinformation display setting: Remote Start > Climate Control > Heater –A/C > Auto. The climate control system automatically sets the interiortemperature to 72°F (22°C). In hot weat...

SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the passenger sensing system, resulting inserious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against your seatba...

• Keep sufficient distance between yourself and the steering wheel.We recommend a minimum of 10 inches (250 millimeters) betweenyour breastbone and the airbag cover. • Hold the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent. • Bend your legs slightly so that you can press the pedals fully. • Position t...

Front Seat Head Restraints Rear Seat Outboard HeadRestraints Rear Seat Center HeadRestraint The head restraints consist of : A. An energy absorbing head restraint B. Two steel stems C. Guide sleeve adjust and release button D. Guide sleeve unlock and remove button E. Fold button (rear outboard only)...

Adjusting the Head Restraint Raise: Pull up the head restraint. Lower: 1. Press and hold button C. 2. Push down on the head restraint. Remove: 1. Pull up the head restraint until it reaches the highest adjustmentposition. 2. Press and hold buttons C and D. 3. Pull up the head restraint. Note: For se...

MEMORY FUNCTION (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Before activating the seat memory, make sure that the area immediately surrounding the seat is clear of obstructions and that all occupants are clear of moving parts. WARNING: Do not use the memory store function when your vehicle is moving. This feature will s...

REAR SEATS Folding Up the Rear Seats (SuperCab only) The rear seat has a split 60/40 cushion. Each seat cushion can be flippedup into a vertical storage position. 1. Pull the control to release theseat cushion. 2. Rotate the seat cushion up untilit locks into the vertical storageposition. Returning ...

Folding Up the Rear Seats (SuperCrew Vehicles Only) The rear seat has a split 60/40 cushion. Each seat cushion can be flippedup into a vertical storage position. Rotate the seat cushion up by liftingon the corner until it locks into thevertical storage position. Note: The handle on the bottom of the...

Heated and Cooled Seats Air Filter Replacement (If Equipped) The heated and cooled seat system includes air filters. They must bereplaced periodically. See scheduled maintenance information. The filter is located under each front seat. Access the filter from thesecond row foot-well area. Move the fr...

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER The appearance of your vehicle’s universal garage door opener will varyaccording to your option package. Before programing, make sure youidentify which transmitter you have by comparing it to the graphicsbelow. HomeLink® Car2U® Home AutomationSystem Note: The programming...

Rolling Code Programming Note: If you do not follow the time-sensitive instructions, the device will time out and you will have to repeat the complete procedure. Note: It may be helpful to have another person assist you in programming the transmitter. 1. Switch the ignition on. 2. Press and hold the...

HOMELINK® WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Make sure that the garage door and security device are free from obstruction when you are programming. Do not program the system with the vehicle in the garage. WARNING: Do not use the system with any garage door opener that does not have the ...

Note: You may need a ladder to reach the unit and you may need to remove the cover orlamp lens on your garage door opener. 5. Press the learn button on the garage dooropener motor, and then you have 30 secondsto complete the next step. 6. Return to your car. 7. Press and hold the function button you...

AUXILIARY POWER POINTS WARNING: Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket (if equipped). Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your warranty, and can result in fireor serious injury. Note: If used when the engine is not running, the battery w...

CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) Stow items in the cupholder carefully as items may become loose duringhard braking, acceleration or collisions, including hot drinks which may spill. Available console features include: • Locking storage compartmentwith hanging file folder supports • Utility compartment ...

GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING: Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle on dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up th...

Do not crank the engine for more than 10 seconds at a time as starterdamage may occur. If the engine fails to start, turn the key to off andwait 30 seconds before trying again. Do not use starting fluid such as ether in the air intake system. Suchfluid could cause immediate explosive damage to the e...

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Failure to follow engine block heater instructions could result in property damage or physical injury. WARNING: Do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. There is a risk of electrical shock. Note: The heate...

• Make sure the heater, heater cord and extension cord are firmlyconnected. • Check for heat anywhere in the electrical hookup once the system hasbeen operating for approximately 30 minutes. • Make sure the system is unplugged and properly stowed before drivingyour vehicle. Make sure the protective ...

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. WARNING: The fuel system may be under pressure. If you hear a hissing sound near the fuel filler inlet, do not refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise, fue...

• Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes. If fuel is splashed in the eyes,remove contact lenses (if worn), flush with water for 15 minutes andseek medical attention. Failure to seek proper medical attention couldlead to permanent injury. • Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin. If f...

Choosing the Right Fuel With a Flex Fuel Vehicle (If Equipped) Note: If your vehicle is flex fuel capable, it will have a yellow bezel placed over the fuel fill inlet. Flex fuel vehicles are designed to use unleaded gasoline or an ethanolfuel blend that contain up to 85% ethanol. It is also acceptab...

RUNNING OUT OF FUEL Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverseeffect on powertrain components. If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times afterrefueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank tothe engine....

1. Locate the white plastic funnel. In SuperCab andSuper Crew vehicles, it is located under the secondrow driver side seat near the spare tire tool box.On regular cab vehicles, the funnel is locatedbehind the driver seat. 2. Slowly insert the funnel into the Easy Fuel® system. 3. Fill the vehicle wi...

Easy Fuel® “No Cap” Fuel System WARNING: The fuel system may be under pressure. If you hear a hissing sound near the fuel filler door, do not refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise, fuel may spray out, which could cause seriouspersonal injury. When fueling your vehicle: 1. Turn the engine off. 2. O...

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. WARNING: Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into th...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the off position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. WARNING: Do not use the tow/haul feature when driving in icy or slippery conditions as the ...

M (Manual) Moving the gearshift lever from drive position D (Drive) to M (Manual)gives you the ability to manually change gears. The current gear will bedisplayed in the instrument cluster. Press the (+)/(–) buttons on the gearshift lever to manually make shifts: • Press (+) on the gearshift leverbu...

In order to prevent the engine from running at too low an RPM,which may cause it to stall, the SST will still automatically make somedownshifts if it has determined that you have not downshifted in time.Although the SST will make some downshifts for you, it will still allowyou to downshift at any ti...

Brake-shift interlock WARNING: Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brake lamps are working. WARNING: When doing this procedure, you will be taking the vehicle out of park which means the vehicle can roll freely. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always fully set the parking brakepr...

WARNING: During all times, you are responsible for controlling the vehicle, supervising the hill start assist system and intervening, if required. WARNING: If the engine is revved excessively, or if a malfunction is detected when the hill start assist feature is active, the hill start assist feature...

USING FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) (IF EQUIPPED ) WARNING: For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see General Information in the Wheels and Tires chapter. Note: Do not use 4X4 mode on dry, hard surfaced roads. Doing so will produce excessive noise, increase tire wear a...

Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system (If Equipped) 2H (4X2) - Delivers power to the rear wheels only. This mode isappropriate for normal on-roaddriving and provides the best fueleconomy and smoothness. 4H (4X4 HIGH) - provides mechanically locked four-wheel drive power to the front and r...

Activating the Electronic Locking Differential Note: Do not use ELD on dry, hard surfaced roads. Doing so will produce excessive noise and vibration and increase tire wear. Note: If the ELD has difficulty disengaging, release the accelerator pedal and turn the steering wheel in the opposite directio...

For vehicles equipped with a 3.5L Ecoboost™ engine: Your vehicle is equipped with an underbody transmission shield andbrackets that may become damaged (due to reduced ground clearance)when taking your vehicle off-road. Remove the shield by disengaging thefasteners at each corner of the shield. Then,...

GENERAL INFORMATION Note: Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding or continuous squeal sound is present, the brake linings maybe worn out and should be inspected by an authorized dealer. If yourvehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION The traction control system helps avoid drive wheel spin and loss oftraction. If your vehicle begins to slide, the system applies the brakes to individualwheels and, when needed, reduces engine power at the same time. If thewheels spin when accelerating on slippery or loose s...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION WARNING: Vehicle modifications involving braking system, aftermarket roof racks, suspension, steering system, tire construction or wheel and tire size may change the handlingcharacteristics of the vehicle and may adversely affect the performanceof the AdvanceTrac® system. In ...

A Vehicle without AdvanceTrac® with RSC® skidding off its intendedroute. B Vehicle with AdvanceTrac® with RSC® maintaining control on aslippery surface. USING ADVANCETRAC® WITH RSC® The system automatically activates when you start your engine. Theelectronic stability control and roll stability cont...

HILL DESCENT CONTROL™ (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Hill descent control cannot control descent in all surface conditions and circumstances, such as ice or extremely steep grades. Hill descent control is a driver assist system and cannotsubstitute for good judgment by the driver. Failure to do so may resul...

SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: To help avoid personal injury, please read and understand the limitations of the system as contained in this section. Sensing is only an aid for some (generally large and fixed)objects when moving in reverse on a flat surface at parking speeds.Traffic control sy...

The sensing system warns the driver of obstacles within a certain rangeof the bumper area. The system turns on automatically whenever theignition is switched on. When receiving a detection warning, the radio volume is reduced to apredetermined level. After the warning goes away, the radio volumeretu...

Using the Rear View Camera System The rear view camera system displays what is behind your vehicle whenyou place the transmission in R (Reverse). The system uses two types ofguides to help you see what is behind your vehicle:1. Fixed guidelines: Show the actual path the vehicle is moving in while re...

Manual Zoom WARNING: When manual zoom is on, the full area behind the vehicle is not shown. Be aware of your surroundings when using the manual zoom feature. Note: Manual zoom is only available when the transmission is in R (Reverse). Note: When manual zoom is enabled, only the centerline is shown. ...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION Cruise control lets you maintain a set speed without keeping your footon the accelerator pedal. USING CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Do not use cruise control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. Note: Vehicle speed may vary momentarily w...

STEERING Electric power steering (3.7L, 5.0L and 3.5L EcoBoost™ engines) WARNING: The electric power steering system has diagnostic checks that continuously monitor the system to ensure proper operation. When a system error is detected the following messageService Power Steering, Service Power Steer...

When a steering system error is detected, the following messages mayappear in the information display: • Service Power Steering • Service Power Steering Now • Power Steering Assist Fault Hydraulic steering (6.2L engine) Your vehicle is equipped with a hydraulic steering system. To help prevent damag...

LOAD LIMIT Vehicle Loading – With and Without a Trailer This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/ortrailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design ratingcapability, with or without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicle willprovide maximum return of vehic...

Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue loador king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weigh...

• Example only: WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structuraldamage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personalinjury. Load Carrying 255 20...

GCW (Gross Combined Weight) – is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer – including all cargo andpassengers – that the vehicle can handle without r...

WARNING: Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the original tires because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with ahigher limit than the original tires do not increase the GVWR andGAWR limitations. WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle ...

TAILGATE Tailgate Lock (If Equipped) The tailgate lock is designed to helpprevent theft of the tailgate. Insert the ignition key into thetailgate lock. Turn it to the right tolock or to the left to unlock thetailgate. Tailgate Removal WARNING: Always properly secure cargo to prevent shifting cargo o...

3. Rotate the panels toward thetailgate. Repeat Steps 1–3 for the other side of the bed extender. 4. Connect the two panels, thenrotate both knobs a quarter-turnclockwise to secure the panels. 5. Make sure the latch rod isinserted into the tailgate hole andthe locking pins on both sides areengaged i...

To open the bed extender intogrocery mode, follow Steps 1–4 byrotating the panels away from thetailgate. Close the tailgate. POWER DEPLOYABLE RUNNING BOARDS (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: In extreme climates, excessive ice buildup may occur, causing the running boards not to deploy. Be sure that the running...

The running boards automaticallymove when the doors are opened toassist entering and exiting thevehicle. Automatic Power Deploy The running boards will extend down and out when the doors areopened. Automatic Power Stow The running boards will return to the stowed position after a two seconddelay whe...

TOWING A TRAILER WARNING: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label. WARNING: Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of your vehicle and could result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, lossof vehicle ...

TRAILER SWAY CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Turning off trailer sway control increases the risk of loss of vehicle control, serious injury or death. Ford does not recommend disabling this feature except in situations where speedreduction may be detrimental (such as hill climbing), the driver hassign...

SuperCrew Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - lb. (kg) Four–wheel drive 157–inch wheelbase 3.5L 3.31 14000 (6350) 3.55 and 3.73 15500 (7031) 3.5L (MAX Trailer Tow Package) 3.73 and 4.10 17100 (7756) 3.5L (Heavy DutyPayload Package) 3.73 17100 (7756) 5.0L 3.55 13500 (6123) 3.73 15100 (6849) 5.0L (H...

Hitches Do not use a hitch that either clamps onto the bumper or attaches to theaxle. Distribute the trailer load so 10-15% of the total trailer weight is on thetongue. Weight-Distributing Hitches WARNING: Do not adjust a weight-distributing hitch to any position where the rear bumper of the vehicle...

Safety Chains Note: Do not attach safety chains to the bumper. Always connect the trailer’s safety chains to the frame or hook retainersof your vehicle hitch. To connect the trailer’s safety chains, cross the chains under the trailertongue and allow enough slack for turning tight corners. Do not all...

• TRAILER DISCONNECTED: Displays, accompanied by a single audible chime, when the system senses a trailer connection and thena disconnection, either intentional or unintentional, during a givenignition cycle. It also displays if a truck or trailer-wiring fault occurscausing the trailer to appear dis...

6. If the trailer wheels lock up, indicated by squealing tires, reduce the gain setting. If the trailer wheels turn freely, increase the gain setting.Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until the gain setting is at a point just belowtrailer wheel lock-up. If towing a heavier trailer, trailer wheel lock-upmay not b...

• The trailer brake controller is equipped with a feature that reducesoutput at vehicle speeds below 11 mph (18 km/h) so trailer andvehicle braking is not jerky or harsh. This feature is only availablewhen applying the brakes using your vehicle’s brake pedal, not thecontroller. • The controller inte...

When Towing a Trailer • Do not drive faster than 70 mph (113 km/h) during the first 500 miles(800 kilometers). • Do not make full-throttle starts. • Check your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nutsthoroughly after you have traveled 50 miles (80 kilometers). • When stopped in conge...

TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, yourroadside assistance service provider. We recommend the use of a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipmentto tow your vehicle. Do not t...

TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR WHEELS Emergency Towing If your vehicle becomes inoperable (without access to wheel dollies,car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle), it can be flat-towed(all wheels on the ground, regardless of the powertrain and transmissionconfiguration) under the following co...

BREAKING-IN You need to break in new tires for approximately 300 miles(480 kilometers). During this time, your vehicle may exhibit some uniquedriving characteristics. Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000 miles(1600 kilometers). Vary your speed frequently and change up throughthe gears early....

• Rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving. • Drive a heavily loaded vehicle or tow a trailer. • Carry unnecessary weight (approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost forevery 400 pounds [180 kilograms] of weight carried). • Add particular accessories to your vehicle (e.g.; bug deflectors,rollbars...

FLOOR MATS WARNING: Always use floor mats that are designed to fit the footwell of your vehicle. Only use floor mats that leave the pedal area unobstructed. Only use floor mats that are firmly secured toretention posts so that they cannot slip out of position and interferewith the pedals or impair s...

WARNING (Continued) • Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or attachmentinstructions can potentially cause interference with pedal operationcausing loss of control of vehicle. • To install floor mats, position the floor mat so that the eyelet is overthe retention post and press down to ...

• Rear ballast weight behind the rear axle may be required to preventexceeding the FGAWR, and provide front-to-rear weight balance forproper braking and steering. • Front wheel toe may require re-adjustment to prevent prematureuneven tire wear. Specifications are found in the Ford Workshop Manual. •...

Snowplowing with your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle WARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. WARNING: Additional equipment such as snowplow equipment may effect the performance of the air b...

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Vehicles Sold in the U.S.: Getting Roadside Assistance To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program.This program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.The service is available: • 24 hours a...

HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS The hazard flasher control is located on the instrument panelby the radio. Use it when your vehicle is disabled and iscreating a safety hazard for other motorists. • Press the flasher control and all front and rear direction signals willflash. • Press the flasher control agai...

Connecting the Jumper Cables WARNING: Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery. Note: Do not attach the negative (-) cable to fuel lines, engine rocker covers, the intake...

Jump Starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at amoderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED Warranty repairs to your vehicle must be performed by an authorizeddealer. While any authorized dealer handling your vehicle line willprovide warranty service, we recommend you return to your sellingauthorized dealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfaction. Plea...

• Ford Genuine Accessories • Service specials and promotions. In Canada: Mailing address Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6K 0C8 Telephone 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Online www.ford.ca Additional Assistance If you have questions or concerns,...

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION or ARBITRATION PROGRAM(CANADA ONLY) This pertains to vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers. Inthose cases, where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford ofCanada and the authorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicleservice concern have been unsatisf...

CHANGING A FUSE Fuses WARNING: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. If electrical components in the vehicleare not working, a fuse may haveblown. Blown fuses are identifi...

FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART Power Distribution Box WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. WARNING: To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the power distribution box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. The power dis...

Fuse or relay number Fuse amp rating Protected components 65 20A** Auxiliary power point(instrument panel) 66 20A** Auxiliary power point(inside center console) 67 20A** Trailer tow park lamps relaypower 68 25A** 4x4 module, 4x2 elocker module 69 30A** Front heated or heated/cooledseats 70 — Not use...

To reinstall the fuse box cover, place the top part of the cover on thefuse panel, then push the bottom part of the cover until you hear it clickshut. Gently pull on the cover to make sure it is seated properly. The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse or relay number Fuse amp rating Protected component...

GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING: Turn off the power running boards, if equipped, before working under the vehicle, jacking or placing any object under the vehicle. Never place your hand between the extendedrunning board and the vehicle. A moving running board may causeinjury. Have your vehicle serviced ...

Working with the Engine On WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage or personal burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. 1. Set the parking brake and shift to position P . 2. Block the wheels. OPENING AND CLOSING THE ...

UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW 3.7L V6 Engine A. Windshield washer fluid reservoir B. Battery C. Engine oil dipstick (out of view) D. Brake fluid reservoir E. Engine coolant reservoir F. Air filter assembly G. Engine oil filler cap (out of view) H. Power distribution box A B C D E F G H Maintenance 321 2013 F-...

3.5L V6 EcoBoost® Engine A. Windshield washer fluid reservoir B. Battery C. Engine oil filler cap D. Engine oil dipstick E. Brake fluid reservoir F. Engine coolant reservoir G. Air filter assembly H. Power distribution box A H G C E F D B 324 Maintenance 2013 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printin...

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK A. MIN B. MAX ENGINE OIL CHECK Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil. 1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into theoil pan. 3. Set the parkin...

Adding Engine Oil Note: Do not remove the engine oil level dipstick or the filler cap when the engine is running. Note: Do not add engine oil further than the MAX mark. Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Only use oils certified for gasoline engines by theAmerican Petroleum Instit...

Note: For best results, coolant concentration should be tested with a refractometer such as Rotunda tool 300-ROB75240 available from yourdealer. Ford does not recommend the use of hydrometers or coolant teststrips for measuring coolant concentrations. Note: Automotive fluids are not interchangeable;...

• In case of emergency, a large amount of water without engine coolantmay be added in order to reach a vehicle service location. In thisinstance, the cooling system must be drained, chemically cleaned withMotorcraft Premium Cooling System Flush, and refilled with enginecoolant as soon as possible. W...

If you drive in extremely hot climates: • It may be necessary to have a Ford authorized dealer decrease thecoolant concentration to 40%. • A coolant concentration of 40% will provide improved overheatprotection. Engine coolant concentrations below 40% will decrease thecorrosion/freeze protection cha...

At this time, you may notice your engine coolant temperature gaugeneedle move toward the H and the POWER REDUCED TO LOWERTEMP message may appear in the information display. You may notice a reduction in the vehicle’s speed caused by reducedengine power. Your vehicle has been designed to enter this m...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECK Note: Transmission fluid should be checked by an authorized dealer. If required, fluid should be added by an authorized dealer. The automatic transmission does not have a transmission fluid dipstick. Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for scheduled int...

BRAKE FLUID CHECK Fluid levels between the MIN and MAX lines are within the normal operatingrange; there is no need to add fluid. If the fluid levels are outside of thenormal operating range, the performance of the system could becompromised; seek service from your authorized dealer immediately. POW...

CHANGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY WARNING: Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery. When working near thebattery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provideproper v...

If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed, theclock and radio settings must be reset once the battery is reconnected. • Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized recycling...

Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance. Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and thewindshield. Refer to Cleaning the windows and wiper blades in the Vehicle Care chapter. To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended toscra...

For Vehicles With HID Headlamps: There is a distinct cut-off (changefrom light to dark) in the leftportion of the beam pattern. Thetop edge of this cut-off should bepositioned 2 inches (5 centimeters)below the horizontal reference line. 4. Locate the vertical adjuster oneach headlamp. Use a #2 Phill...

These are examples of unacceptable moisture (usually caused by a lampwater leak): • Water puddle inside the lamp. • Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior ofthe lens. Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if any of the above conditions ofunacceptable moisture are pre...

Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. • For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft® Detail Wash. • If tar or grease spots are present, use Motorcraft® Bug and TarRemover. WAXING • Wash the vehicle first. • Use a quality wax that does not contain abrasives. • Do...

• Never wash or rinse the engine while it is hot or running; water in therunning engine may cause internal damage. • Never wash or rinse any ignition coil, spark plug wire or spark plugwell, or the area in and around these locations. • Cover the battery, power distribution box, and air filter assemb...

CLEANING THE INTERIOR WARNING: Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle’s safety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing. WARNING: On vehicles equipped with seat-mounted airbags, do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents. Such products could contaminate the side...

CLEANING LEATHER SEATS(IF EQUIPPED, EXCEPT FOR THE KING RANCH® EDITION) Note: For the King Ranch® Edition leather seats, refer to a separate section in this chapter. • Clean spills and stains as quickly as possible. • For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth. Formore thorough c...

Scratches Natural Markings - Because the leather in the seat comes from genuinesteer hides, there will be evidence of naturally occurring markings, suchas small scars. These markings give character to the seating covers andshould be considered as proof of a genuine leather product. In order to lesse...

VEHICLE STORAGE If you plan on storing your vehicle for an extended period of time(30 days or more), read the following maintenance recommendations tomake sure your vehicle stays in good operating condition. All motor vehicles and their components were engineered and tested forreliable, regular driv...

Removing Vehicle from Storage When your vehicle is ready to come out of storage, do the following: • Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt or grease film build-up onwindow surfaces. • Check windshield wipers for any deterioration. • Check under the hood for any foreign material that may have collecte...

TIRE CARE Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading Tire Quality Grades apply to newpneumatic passenger car tires. The TireQuality Grades can be found whereapplicable on the tire sidewall betweentread shoulder and maximum sectionwidth. For example: • Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A Thes...

Information on P Type Tires P215/65R15 95H is an example ofa tire size, load index and speedrating. The definitions of theseitems are listed below. (Note thatthe tire size, load index and speedrating for your vehicle may bedifferent from this example.) A. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire ...

G. H: Indicates the tire’s speed rating. The speed rating denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods oftime under a standard condition of load and inflation pressure. The tireson your vehicle may operate at different conditions for load and inflationpressure. The...

J. Tire Ply Composition and Material Used: Indicates the number of plies or the number of layers of rubber-coated fabric in the tire tread andsidewall. Tire manufacturers also must indicate the ply materials in thetire and the sidewall, which include steel, nylon, polyester, and others. K. Maximum L...

Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for LT TypeTires LT type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of P typetires. These differences aredescribed below. Note: Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire. A. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim...

Information on T Type Tires T type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those ofP type tires. These differencesare described below. T145/80D16 is an example of a tiresize. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different fromthis example. Tire Quality Gradesdo not apply to thi...

INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properlyinflated. Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressurewithout appearing flat. Every day before you drive, check your tires. If one looks lower than theothers, use a tire gauge to check pressure o...

Maximum Inflation Pressure is the tire manufacturer’s maximum permissible pressure or the pressure at which the maximum load can becarried by the tire. This pressure is normally higher than the manufacturer’srecommended cold inflation pressure, which can be found on the SafetyCompliance Certificatio...

Note: Some spare tires operate at a higher inflation pressure than the other tires. For T-type mini-spare tires, see the Dissimilar Spare Tire and Wheel Assembly Information section. Store and maintain at 60 psi (4.15 bar). For full-size and dissimilar spare tires, see Dissimilar Spare Tire and Whee...

Damage Periodically inspect the tire treads and sidewalls for damage (suchas bulges in the tread or sidewalls, cracks in the tread groove andseparation in the tread or sidewall). If damage is observed or suspected,have the tire inspected by a tire professional. Tires can be damagedduring off-road us...

Tire Replacement Requirements WARNING: Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size, load index, speed rating and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originallyprovided by Ford. The recommended tire and wheel size may be found oneither t...

Important: Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are replaced on your vehicle. The two front tires or two rear tires should generally be replaced as a pair. The tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels (originally installedon your vehicle) are not designed to be used in af...

• Rear-wheel drive vehicles/Four-wheel drive vehicles(front tires at left of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. USING SNOW CHAINS WARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or w...

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM WARNING: The tire pressure monitoring system is NOT a substitute for manually checking tire pressure. The tire pressure should be checked periodically (at least monthly) using a tire gauge.See Inflating Your Tires in this chapter. Failure to properly maintain your tir...

telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle toensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow theTPMS to continue to function properly. The tire pressure monitoring system complies with part 15 of the FCCrules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is...

When you believe your system is not operating properly The main function of the tire pressure monitoring system is to warn youwhen your tires need air. It can also warn you in the event the system isno longer capable of functioning as intended. See the following chart forinformation concerning your ...

Low tirepressurewarning light Possible cause Customer action required Flashing warninglight Spare tire in use Repair the damaged road wheel andtire and reinstall it on the vehicle torestore system function. For adescription on how the systemfunctions, see When your temporary spare tire is installed ...

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Reset Procedure WARNING: To determine the required pressure(s) for your vehicle, see the Safety Compliance Certification Label (affixed to either the door hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the door edge thatmeets the door-latch post, next to the driver’s seating posit...

Training is complete after the horn sounds for the last tire trained(driver’s side rear tire), the system indicator stops flashing, and amessage is shown in the information display (if equipped). 10. Turn the ignition off. If two short horn beeps are heard, the resetprocedure was unsuccessful and mu...

• Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-wheel driving capability 3. Full-size dissimilar spare without label on wheel When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly,do not: • exceed 70 mph (113 km/h). • use more than one dissimilar spare t...

Tire Change Procedure WARNING: When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the transmission selector lever is inposition P . WARNING: To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, ...

Removing the spare tire 1. Use the ignition key to removethe lock cylinder from the accesshole of the bumper to allow accessto the guide tube. Assemble thejack handle as shown in theillustration. 2. Fully insert the jack handlethrough the bumper hole and intothe guide tube through the accesshole in ...

8. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench. 9. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem isfacing outward. Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel is snug against thehub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered. 10. Lower the wheel by turning the...

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications WARNING: When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum orbrake disc that contacts the wheel. Make sure that any f...

MOTORCRAFT® PART NUMBERS Component 3.7L V6 engine 5.0L V8 engine 6.2L V8 engine 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine Air filter element FA-1883 FA-1883 FA-1883 FA-1883 Battery BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750 Oil Filter FL-500-S FL-500-S FL-820-S FL-500 Spark plugs 1 1 1 1 Windshield wiper blade WW-22...

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification numberis located on the driver’s sideinstrument panel. Please note that in the graphic,XXXX is representative of yourvehicle identification number. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the followinginformation: A. World manufacture...

ACCESSORIES For a complete listing of the accessories that are available for yourvehicle, please contact your dealer or visit our online store at: Accessories.Ford.com (U.S. only). Ford Custom Accessories are available for your vehicle through yourlocal Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. Ford Motor Comp...

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Why Maintain Your Vehicle? Carefully following the maintenance schedule helps protect against majorrepair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance andmay also help to increase the value of your vehicle when you sell ortrade it. Keep all receipts for c...

Protecting Your Investment Maintenance is an investment that pays dividends in the form of improvedreliability, durability and resale value. To maintain the proper performance ofyour vehicle and its emission control systems, it is imperative that scheduledmaintenance be completed at the designated i...

Additives and Chemicals Ford Motor Company recommended additives and chemicals are listed inthis book and in the Workshop Manual. Additional chemicals or additives not approved by Ford Motor Company are not recommended aspart of normal maintenance. Please consult your warranty information. Oils, Flu...

Normal scheduled maintenance * At every oil changeinterval as indicated bythe information display Change engine oil and filter. ** Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measuretread depth. Perform multi-point inspection(recommended). Inspect automatic transmission fluid level(if equipped with dipstick...

Other maintenance items 1 Every 30000 miles(48000 km) Replace climate-controlled (heated andcooled) seat filter (if equipped). Replace engine air filter. At 100000 miles(160000 km) Change engine coolant. 2 Every 100000 miles(160000 km) Replace spark plugs. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). 3 Every 15...

Maintenance Schedule Log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ...

Operating in dusty or sandy conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads Inspect frequently,service as required Replace engine air filter. Every 5000 miles(8000 km) Inspect the wheels and related components forabnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag. Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measuretrea...

* Reset your oil life monitoring system after each engine oil and filter change. See the Instrument Cluster chapter. Operating in dusty or sandy conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads Inspect frequently,service as required Replace engine air filter. Every 5000 miles(8000 km) Inspect the wheels an...

Special Operating Condition Log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D A...

EXCEPTIONS Normal vehicle axle maintenance: Rear axles and power take-off units with synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axlesare lubricated for life; do not check or change fluid unless a leak issuspected, service is required or the assembly has been submerged in water.D...

ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD 3.5L, 3.7L and 5.0L engines Initial change Six years or 100000 miles (160000 km)(whichever comes first) After initial change Every three years or 50000 miles (80000 km) 6.2L engine Initial change Six years or 105000 miles (168000 km)(whichever comes first) After initial ...

When using SYNC: • Do not operate playing devices if the power cords or cables arebroken, split or damaged. Place cords and cables out of the way, sothey do not interfere with the operation of pedals, seats,compartments or safe driving abilities. • Do not leave playing devices in your vehicle during...

Adjusting the Interaction Level Push the voice icon; when prompted, say “Voice settings”, thenany of the following: When you say: The system: “Interaction mode standard” Provides more detailed interaction and guidance. “Interaction mode advanced” Provides less audible interaction and more tone promp...

Helpful Hints • Make sure the interior of the vehicle is as quiet as possible. Windnoise from open windows and road vibrations may prevent the systemfrom correctly recognizing spoken commands. • After pressing the voice icon, wait until after the tone sounds andListening appears before saying a comm...

Making Calls Press the voice icon and when prompted say:1. Say “Call <name>” or “Dial”, then the desired number.2. When the system confirms the number, say “Dial” again to initiate the call. To erase the last spoken digit, say “Delete” or press the left arrowbutton. To erase all spoken digits,...

When you select: You can: Join Calls Join two separate calls.1. Press the phone button.2. Access the desired contact through SYNCor use voice commands to place the secondcall. Once actively in the second call, pressMENU.3. Scroll until Join Calls appears and pressOK. Press OK again when Join Calls ?...

Accessing Features through the Phone Menu SYNC’s phone menu allows you to redial a number, access your callhistory and phone book and send text messages as well as access phoneand system settings. You can also access advanced features, such as 911Assist, Vehicle Health Report and SYNC Services.1. Pr...

When you select: You can: Text Message 1 Enables you to send, download and deletetext messages. Phone Settings 1 Allows you to view your phone’s status, setring tones, select your message notification,change phone book entries and automaticallydownload your cellular phone among otherfeatures. SYNC S...

Receiving a Text Message Note: This is a phone-dependent feature. Your phone must support downloading text messages using Bluetooth to receive incoming textmessages. Note: Forwarding a text message is a speed-dependent feature and can only be done when the vehicle is traveling at 3 mph (5 km/h) or l...

Note: SYNC does not automatically download all of your unread text messages at every ignition cycle (as it does with call history andphonebook if automatic download is set to on). Return exits the current menu when you press OK. If you select Send Text Message? : 1. Press OK to select. If the system...

When you select: You can: Modify Phonebook Modify the contents of your phone book(i.e., add, delete, download). Press OK toselect and scroll between: Add Contacts: Press OK to add more contactsfrom your phone book. Push the desiredcontact(s) on your phone. See your phone’suser guide on how to push c...

System Settings System Settings provide access to your Bluetooth Devices andAdvanced menu features. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through themenu options. The Bluetooth Devices menu allows you to add, connect, delete and set aphone as primary as well as turn your Bluetooth feature on and off. The ...

If you select: You can: Set Bluetooth On/Off Turn the Bluetooth feature on and off.Press OK and scroll to toggle between On andOff. When the desired selection is chosen,press OK. Note: Turning Bluetooth off disconnects all Bluetooth devices and deactivates allBluetooth features. Delete Device Delete...

911 Assist Privacy Notice Once 911 Assist is set on, it may disclose to emergency services that thevehicle has been in a crash involving the deployment of an airbag oractivation of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or updates to 911Assist may also be capable of electronically or verbally disc...

The system allows you to check your vehicle’s overall health in the formof a diagnostic report card. The vehicle health report contains valuableinformation such as: • Vehicle Diagnostic Information • Scheduled maintenance • Open Recalls and Field Service Actions • Unserviced items from vehicle inspe...

Disconnecting from SYNC Services 1. Press and hold the phone button on the steering wheel.2. Say “Good-bye” from the SYNC Services main menu. SYNC Services quick tips Personalizing You can personalize your Services feature toprovide quicker access to your most used orfavorite information. You can sa...

SYNC AppLink™ Note: This feature is only available in the United States. Note: Your smartphone must be paired and connected to SYNC to access AppLink. Note: iPhone users need to connect the phone to the USB port in order to start the application. It is recommended to lock your iPhone afterstarting a...

To Access Using Voice Commands 1. Press the voice icon.2. When prompted, say “Mobile Apps”.3. Say the name of the application after the tone.4. The app should start. While an app is running through SYNC, you can press the voice button and speak commands specific to the app, suchas “Play Station Quic...

“USB” “Play track <name>” 1,3 “Refine album <name>” 1,3 “Refine artist <name>” 1,3 “Refine song <name>” 1,3 “Refine track <name>” 1,3 “Repeat off” “Repeat on” “Search album <name>” 1,3 “Search artist <name>” 1,3 “Search genre <name>” 1,3 “Search song &...

Press the voice icon and when prompted say “Bluetooth Audio” and thenany of the following: “BLUETOOTH AUDIO” “(Phone) (Media) (Bluetooth) Connections” “Pause” “Play” “Play next track ” “Play previous track ” Media Menu Features The media menu allows you to select your media source, how to playyour m...

When you select: You can: Select Source SYNC USB: Press OK to access music plugged into your USB port. You can also plug in devicesto charge them (if supported by your device).Once connected, the system indexes anyreadable media files. (The time required tocomplete this depends on the size of the me...

When you select: You can: Media Settings Choose to shuffle or repeat your music andselect your Autoplay settings. Once theseselections are turned on, they remain on untilturned off. Press SEEK to play the previous ornext track. Note: Some digital media players require both USB and line in ports to s...

When you select: You can: Similar Music Play music similar to what is currently playingfrom the USB port. The system uses themetadata information of each song to compile aplaylist for you.Press OK to select. The system creates a newlist of similar songs and begins playing. Themetadata tags must be p...

Advanced Menu Options This menu allows you to access settings such as prompts, language,performing a master reset as well as returning to factory defaults.1. Press AUX and then MENU to access the Media Menu.2. Scroll until System Settings appears and select OK.3. Scroll until Advanced appears.4. Pre...

When you select: You can: Master Reset Completely erase all information stored onSYNC (all phonebook, call history, textmessages and all paired devices) and returnto the factory default settings. Application Download new software applications(if available) and then load the desiredapplications throu...

Vehicle Health Report and SYNC Services (Traffic, Directions and Information) issues Issue Possible cause(s) Possible solution(s) I received a textthat the VehicleHealth Report isnot activated. • Your account may not beactivated on thewebsite, OR • You may have the wrong VIN(vehicleidentificationnum...

INTRODUCTION WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus offthe road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of yourvehicle. We recommend agains...

SETTINGS Press to select any of the following: • Clock • Display • Sound • Vehicle • Settings • Help HOME Press to access your home screen. Depending on your vehicle’soption package and software, your screens may vary in appearance from the descriptions in this section. Your features may alsobe limi...

Safety information WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take theirfocus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation ofthe vehicle. We ...

The cellular profile, media device index, and development log will remainin the vehicle unless you delete it and are generally accessible only inthe vehicle when the cellular phone or media player is connected. If youno longer plan to use SYNC® or the vehicle, we recommend you performa Master Reset ...

Accessing a List of Available Commands • If you use the touchscreen, press the Settings icon > Help > Voice Command List. • If you use the steering wheel control, press the voice icon. After thetone, speak your command clearly. Voice command list “Audio list of commands” “Bluetooth audio list ...

“BROWSE” “<League> games” ”<Sirius category> channels” “CD track list” “SD card” “Sirius channel guide” “USB” “Help” * This command is only usable if you have an active subscription to SIRIUS satellite radio. ** For more commands in SD card or USB mode, see the “SD card and USB Port” sec...

AM and FM Touch the AM or FM tab to listen to the radio. To change between AM and FM presets, just touch the AM or FM tab. Memory Presets Save a station by pressing and holding one of the memory preset areas.There is a brief mute while the radio saves the station. Sound returnswhen finished. HD Radi...

TAG Button is available when HD Radio is on, and allows you to tag a song to download later. When you select On, TAG appears on-screen when HD Radio is active. You can touch TAG to save the information of the song that is playing. When you plug in your portable music player,the information transfers...

HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting Potential Reception Issues Reception area If you are listening to a multicast station andyou are on the fringe of the reception area,the station may mute due to weak signalstrength. If you are listening to HD1, the systemswitches back to the analog broa...

Radio Voice Commands If you are listening to the radio, press the voice button on thesteering wheel control. When prompted, say any of thecommands in the following chart. If you are not listening to the radio, press the voice button and, after thetone, say “Radio”, then any of the commands in the fo...

SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated) Press the lower left corner of the touchscreen, then select the SIRIUS tab. Presets Save a channel by pressing and holding one of the memory preset areas.There is a brief mute while the radio saves the channel. Sound returnswhen finished. ALERT Save the current...

SIRIUS troubleshooting tips Radio display Condition Possible action Subscription Updated. SIRIUS has updated thechannels available foryour vehicle. No action required. CD Press the lower left corner of the touchscreen, and then selectthe CD tab. You can also advance and reverse the current track or ...

Browse Touch this button to look through all available CD tracks. CD Voice Commands If you are listening to a CD, press the voice button on thesteering wheel control. When prompted, say any of thecommands in the following chart. If you are not listening to a CD, press the voice button and, after the...

Note: Your vehicle may not have all these sound settings. • Media Player Settings allows you to select more settings, which is under Media Player. See Settings. • Device Information displays software and firmware information about the currently connected media device. • Update Media Index indexes yo...

Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information SYNC is capable of hosting nearly any digital media player, includingiPod®, Zune™, plays from device players, and most USB drives.Supported audio formats include MP3, WMA, WAV and AAC. It is also able to organize your indexed media from your ...

PHONE A. Phone B. Quick Dial C. Phonebook D. History E. Messaging F. Settings Hands-free calling is one of the main features of SYNC®. Once you pairyour phone, you can access many options using the touchscreen or voicecommands. While the system supports a variety of features, many aredependent on yo...

Making Calls Press the voice button on your steering wheel controls. Whenprompted, say, “Call <name>” or say “Dial”, then the desirednumber. To end the call or exit phone mode, press and hold the phonebutton. Receiving Calls During an incoming call, an audible tone sounds. Call informationappe...

Composing a Text Message Note: This is a speed-dependent feature. It is unavailable when your vehicle is traveling at speeds over 3 mph (5 km/h). Note: Downloading and sending text messages using Bluetooth are phone-dependent features.1. Touch the top left corner of the display to access the Phone m...

Receiving a Text Message When a new message arrives, an audible tone sounds and the screendisplays a pop-up with the caller name and ID, if supported by yourphone. You can press: • View to view the text message. • Listen for SYNC to read the message to you. • Dial to call the contact. • Ignore to ex...

Internet Data Connection If your phone is compatible, use this screen to adjust your internet dataconnection. Select to make your connection profile with the personalarea network or to turn off your connection. You can also choose toadjust your settings or have the system always connect, never conne...

Connecting to SYNC Services Using Voice Commands Press the voice button on the steering wheel controls.1. When prompted, say “Services”. This initiates an outgoing call to SYNC Services using your paired and connectedBluetooth-enabled cellular phone. 2. Once you connect to the service, follow the vo...

Receiving Turn-by-Turn Directions 1. When connected to SYNC Services, say “Directions” or “Business Search”. To find the closest business or type of business to yourcurrent location, just say “Business Search” and then “Search NearMe”. If you need further assistance in finding a location, you can sa...

Disconnecting from SYNC Services 1. Press and hold the phone button on the steering wheel.2. Say “Good-bye” from the SYNC Services main menu. SYNC Services quick tips Personalizing You can personalize your Services feature toprovide quicker access to your most used orfavorite information. You can sa...

WARNING: Always place your phone in a secure location in your vehicle so it does not become a projectile or damaged in a crash. Failure to do so may cause serious injury to someone or damage thephone, which could prevent 911 Assist from working properly. Note: The SYNC 911 Assist feature must be set...

The system allows you to check your vehicle’s overall health in the formof a diagnostic report card. The Vehicle Health Report contains valuableinformation, such as: • Vehicle Diagnostic Information • Scheduled maintenance • Open Recalls and Field Service Actions • Items noted during vehicle inspect...

SETTINGS A. Clock B. Display C. Sound D. Vehicle E. Settings F. Help Under this menu, you can set your clock, access and adjust thedisplay, sound and vehicle settings as well as access settings forspecific modes or the help feature. Clock Note: You cannot manually set the date. Your vehicle’s GPS do...

You can also turn the outside air temperature display on and off. Itappears at the top center of the touchscreen, next to the time and date. The system automatically saves any updates you make to the settings. Display You can adjust the touchscreen display through the touchscreen or bypressing the v...

Sound Press the Settings icon > Sound, then select from the following: Sound Settings Bass DSP * Midrange Occupancy Mode * Treble Speed Compensated Volume Set Balance and Fade * If equipped. Vehicle Press the Settings icon > Vehicle, then select from the following: • Active Park Assist • Ambie...

Vehicle Health Report Turn Automatic Reminders on and off and set the mileage interval atwhich you would like to receive the reports. Press ? for more information on these selections. When done making your selections, press Run Vehicle Health Report Now if you want your report. Door Keypad Code To c...

Voice Control Press the Settings icon > Settings > Voice Control, then select from the following: Voice control Interaction Mode Standard interaction mode provides moredetailed interaction and guidance. Advancedmode has less audible interaction and moretone prompts. ConfirmationPrompts Have th...

Navigation Press the Settings icon > Settings > Navigation, then select from the following: Navigation Map Preferences Turn breadcrumbs on and off. Have the system display your turn list top tobottom or bottom to top. Turn the Parking POI notification on and off. Route Preferences Have the sys...

Wireless & Internet USB MobileBroadband Instead of using Wi-Fi, your system can alsouse a USB mobile broadband connection toaccess the internet. (You must turn on yourmobile broadband device on your personalcomputer before connecting it to the system.)This screen allows you to set up what is you...

Help Press the Settings icon > Help, then select from the following: Help Where Am I? View your vehicle’s current location, if your vehicle isequipped with navigation. If your vehicle is notequipped with navigation, nothing displays. SystemInformation Touchscreen system serial number. Your vehicl...

E. MAX A/C: Touch to cool your vehicle with recirculated air. Touch again for normal A/C operation. MAX A/C: • Distributes air through instrument panel vents. • Is more economical and efficient than normal A/C mode. • May help reduce odors from entering your vehicle. F. A/C: Touch to turn the air co...

“TEMPERATURE” “High” “Low” “<15.5–29.5> degrees” “<60–85> degrees” “Help” NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Note: The navigation SD card must be in the SD card slot to operate the navigation system. If you need a replacement SD card, see yourauthorized dealer. Note: The SD card slot is spr...

cityseekr (If Available) Note: cityseekr point of interest information is limited to approximately 154 cities (132 in the United States, 13 in Canada and 9 in Mexico). cityseekr, when available, is a service thatprovides more information about certainpoints of interest such as restaurants,hotels and...

Attraction This icon appears when your selection exists in multiplecategories within the system. When you are viewing more information for hotels, cityseekr also tellsyou if the hotel has certain services and facilities using icons. Hotel services and facilities Restaurant 24 Hr Room Service Busines...

Setting Your Navigation Preferences Select settings for the system to take into account when planning yourroute. Press the Settings icon > Settings > Navigation. When you select: You can: Map Preferences Turn breadcrumbs on and off. Have the system display your turn list top tobottom or bottom...

When you select: You can: Traffic Preferences Choose how you want the system to handletraffic problems along your route. Automatic: Have the system reroute you to avoid traffic incidents that develop andimpact the current route (no notification isprovided). Manual: Have the system always provide a t...

Change the appearance of the mapdisplay by repeatedly pressing thearrow button in the upper leftcorner of the screen. It togglesbetween three different map modes:Heading up, North up, and 3D. Heading up (2D map) always shows the direction of forward travel to be upward on the screen. This view is av...

Map Icons Vehicle mark shows the current location of your vehicle. It stays in the center of the map display, except when in scrollmode. Scroll cursor allows you to scroll the map; the fixed icon is in the center of the screen. The map position closest to the cursoris in a window on the top center p...

“DESTINATION” “Nearest <POI category>” “Nearest POI” “Play nametags” “POI category” “Previous destination” “Street address” “Help” “NAVIGATION” “Destination” * “Zoom city” “Zoom country” “Zoom in minimum” “Zoom out maximum” “Zoom province” “Zoom state” “Zoom street” “Zoom to <distance>” ...

GENERAL INFORMATION SYNC® End User License Agreement (EULA) • You have acquired a device (“DEVICE”) that includes software licensed by Ford Motor Company and its affiliates (“FORD MOTOR COMPANY”) from anaffiliate of Microsoft Corporation (“MS”). Those installed software productsof MS origin, as well...

DESCRIPTION OF OTHER RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS: • Speech Recognition: If the SOFTWARE includes speech recognition component(s), you should understand that speech recognition is aninherently statistical process and that recognition errors are inherentin the process. Neither FORD MOTOR COMPANY nor its su...

• Security Updates/Digital Rights Management: Content owners use the WMDRM technology included in your DEVICE to protect theirintellectual property, included copyrighted content. Portions of theSOFTWARE on your DEVICE use WMDRM software to accessWMDRM-protected content. If the WMDRM software fails t...

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS: All title and intellectual property rights in and to the SOFTWARE (including but not limited toany images, photographs, animations, video, audio, music, text and“applets,” incorporated into the SOFTWARE), the accompanying printedmaterials, and any copies of the SOFTWARE...

No Liability for Certain Damages: EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY LAW, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, ANY THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE ORSERVICES SUPPLIERS, MS, MICROSOFT CORPORATION AND THEIRAFFILIATES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY INDIRECT,SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISINGFROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE ...

Keep User’s Guide in Vehicle When kept in the vehicle, the User’s Guide will be a ready reference foryou and other users unfamiliar with the Windows Automotive-basedsystem. Please make certain that before using the system for the firsttime, all persons have access to the User’s Guide and read itsins...

or functionality of the TeleNav Software are not intended to supportsuch high risk applications, especially in more remote geographical areas.TELENAV EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ALL WARRANTIESIN CONNECTION WITH THE TELENAV SOFTWARE, WHETHERSTATUTORY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ALL WARRANTIES...

8.3 By using the TeleNav Software, you consent to receive from TeleNavall communications, including notices, agreements, legally requireddisclosures or other information in connection with the TeleNav Software(collectively, “Notices”) electronically. TeleNav may provide such Noticesby posting them o...

NavTeq End User License Agreement END USER TERMS The content provided (“Data”) is licensed, not sold. By opening this package,or installing, copying, or otherwise using the Data, you agree to be boundby the terms of this agreement. If you do not agree to the terms of thisagreement, you are not permi...

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Gracenote® End User License Agreement (EULA) This device contains software from Gracenote, Inc. of 2000 Powell StreetEmeryville, California 94608 (“Gracenote”). The software from Gracenote (the “Gracenote Software”) enables this deviceto do disc and music file identification and obtain music-related...

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911 Assist™ ......................455, 533 A ABS (see Brakes) .....................235 Accessing and using yourUSB port ....................................511 Accessing call history/phonebook during active call .............444 Accessing your calendar ..........533 Accessing your media menufeatures...