Ford 2010 Expedition v.3- User Manual

Warning symbols on your vehicle When you see this symbol, it isimperative that you consult therelevant section of this guide beforetouching or attempting adjustmentof any kind. Protecting the environment We must all play our part inprotecting the environment. Correctvehicle usage and the authorizedd...

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...

CELL PHONE USE The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasinglyimportant in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when usingsuch equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safetyand security when app...

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Airbag - Side Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid -Non-Petroleum Based P...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light mayilluminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make ...

chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which coulddamage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoidheavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle servicedimmediately by your authorized dealer. WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive e...

Low tire pressure warning (ifequipped): Illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If the lightremains on at start up or whiledriving, the tire pressure should bechecked. Refer to Inflating your tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. When the ignition is first turned to on, the light will ...

Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and thedriver’s door is opened. Parking brake on warning chime: Sounds when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph(5 ...

Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.Driving with your tachometerpointer continuously at the top ofthe scale may damage the engine. Battery voltage gauge: Indicates the battery voltage when theignition is in the on position. If thepointer moves and stays outside thenormal...

STANDARD MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle’s message center is capable of monitoring many vehiclesystems and will alert you to potential vehicle problems and variousconditions with an informational message followed by a long indicatorchime. The message center display is located in the instru...

5. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET stem until the message centerdisplays CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE. This step may require up tofive circles to complete the calibration. NOTE: If the SELECT/RESET stem is pressed during the calibration or three minutes has elapsed since the beginning of the calibrati...

OIL LIFE This displays the remaining oil life. An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center andaccording to the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLYRECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change performthe following: 1. Press and...

The message center display is located in the instrument cluster. Info Press the INFO button repeatedly tocycle through the following features: TRIP A/B Registers the distance of individual journeys. Press and release INFObutton until the A or B trip appears in the display (this represents thetrip mo...

If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing distance traveledby gallons of fuel used (liters of fuel used by 100 kilometers traveled),your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons: • Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up • Differences in the automatic...

System check and vehicle feature customization Press the SETUP button repeatedlyto cycle the message center throughthe following features: RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK When this message appears, press the RESET button and the messagecenter will begin to cycle through the following systems and provide asta...

Note: To change oil life 100% value to another value, proceed to Step 3. 3. Once “OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%” is displayed, release and pressRESET to change the Oil Life Start Value. Each release and press willreduce the value by 10%. UNITS Displays the current units English or Metric.Press the RESET butt...

EASY ENTRY (if equipped) This feature automatically moves the driver’s seat backwards for easyexit/entry from the vehicle. Press the RESET button to turn the easy entry/exit seat on or off. AIR SUSPENSION (if equipped) Before disabling the air suspension, make sure the liftgate and liftgateglass are...

Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point thatvaries slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is fourdegrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as thevehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate thiserror. Do the fo...

ENGLISH / FRENCH / SPANISH RESET FOR NEW Allows you to choose which language the message center will display in.Selectable languages are English, Spanish, or French. Press RESET to cycle through each of the language choices. Press and hold RESET for two seconds to set the language choice. System war...

AUDIO SYSTEMS Note: If your volume is muted and MYKEY VOLUME LIMITED is displayed, refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. Quick start — How to get going WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recomm...

Listening to a CD/MP3 (if equipped) 1. If the audio system is turned off,press VOL-PUSH to turn the radioon. Turn VOL-PUSH to adjust thevolume. Note: The system may take a few moments to turn on. 2. Press CD to enter CD mode. If adisc is already loaded into thesystem, CD play will begin where itende...

Press and hold REW to manuallyreverse in a CD/MP3 track. Press and hold FF to manuallyadvance in a CD/MP3 track. While in folder mode, pressFOLDER to access the previousfolder on MP3 discs, if available. While in folder mode, pressFOLDER to access the next folder on MP3 discs, if available. Press SH...

In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press SEEK, SEEK to seek to the previous/next channel. In CATEGORY MODE, press SEEK, SEEK to select a category (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.). Once the desired category is in the display, press SEEK, SEEK to seek to the previous/next channel in the selected category....

9. FOLDER: In folder mode, press FOLDER to access the previous folder on MP3 discs, ifavailable. 10. FF (Fast forward): In CD mode, press FF to manually advancein a track.In DVD mode (if equipped), press and hold to advance through thecurrent chapter. 11. REW (Rewind): In CD mode, press REW to manua...

14. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band. 15. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decreasevolume. Note: If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition isturned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening levelwhen the ignition switch is turne...

19. CD slot: Insert a CD label side up. Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 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 maytake their focus off the road. Your ...

1. MEDIA: Push repeatedly to cycle through available playing mediassuch as AM, FM1, FM2, CD, SAT1,SAT2, SAT3 (satellite radio ifequipped), DVD (if equipped) andSYNC 威 (if equipped). If in Dual Play mode, SHARED illuminates in theradio display when the front andrear modes are set to the samemedia. No...

Parental control Press the memory preset controls 3and 5 simultaneously on the frontaudio controls to disable the rearseat controls. They will remain disabled until the front seat passengers“enable” them again by simultaneously pressing the 3 and 5 presetcontrols. The settings of the front seat cont...

Using headphones/Dual Play mode WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children operate the system while unsupervised. If wired headphones or auxiliary systems are used, children may becomeentangled in the cords and seriously injure themselves. Plug a 3.5 mm headphon...

CDs with homemade paper(adhesive) labels should not beinserted into the CD player asthe label may peel and cause theCD to become jammed. It isrecommended that homemadeCDs be identified withpermanent felt tip marker ratherthan adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Pleasecontact your authori...

Sample MP3 structure If you are burning your own MP3discs, it is important to understandhow the system will read thestructures you create. While variousfiles may be present, (files withextensions other than mp3), onlyfiles with the .mp3 extension will beplayed. Other files will be ignoredby the syst...

Your vehicle may be equipped with a Family Entertainment System(FES) which allows you to listen to audio CDs, MP3 discs, watch DVDsand to plug in and play a variety of standard video game systems. TheDVD player is capable of playing standard DVDs, CDs, MP3s and iscompatible with CD-R/W, CD-R and cer...

DVD player controls 1. Headphone control A/B: While in Dual Play mode, press to selecteither the A or B headphone source.Then press MEDIA to select thedesired playing media for thatheadset. When a headphone channel has been selected (A or B),selections will affect the source on that channel only. No...

Remote control Unless otherwise stated, all operations can be carried out with theremote control. Always point the remote control directly at the player.Ensure that there are no obstructions between the remote and player. 1. Power control: Press to turn the FES (Family Entertainment System) ON/OFF. ...

7. VOL (Volume): When in Single Play, press to increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the volume over all speakers. When in Dual Play, press to increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the volume for the wired headphones. (Wireless headphone volume is controlled with the rotary dial on theright ear piece.) 8. Fast Forwar...

21. LANGUAGE (DVD dependent): Press to select the desired language. 22. ENTER: Press to select the highlighted menu option. 23. ILLUMINATION : Press to illuminate the remote control and backlight all of the buttons. Battery replacement Batteries are supplied with theremote control unit. Since allbat...

Headphones Wireless headphones WARNING: The driver should never use the headphones while driving the vehicle. Using headphones may prevent the driver from hearing audible warnings such as horns or emergency sirens,which could result in a crash causing serious injury. Give your fullattention to drivi...

Wired headphones WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children operate the system while unsupervised. If wired headphones or auxiliary systems are used, children may becomeentangled in the cords and seriously injure themselves. WARNING: The driver should never use ...

Audio displays Your DVD system interacts closely with the front audio system. Statusmessages will appear in the radio display showing the DVD status. Somepossible radio display messages: • SINGLE PLAY or DUAL PLAY • DVD LOAD • DVD MENU • DVD STOP Audio interaction You can then also use the front aud...

When the DVD system is ON, youcan then press the memory presetcontrols 2 and 4 simultaneously totoggle between Single Play and Dual Play. In Single Play mode, allspeakers listen to the same media. In Dual Play mode, rear seatpassengers can use the infrared wireless, or wired (not included)headphones...

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 or feature that maytake their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of the v...

Do not operate video games or video equipment if the power cordsand/or cables are broken, split or damaged. Carefully place cords and/orcables where they will not be stepped on or interfere with the operationof seats and/or compartments.Disconnect video games and video equipment power cords and/or c...

While operating in Headphone Only Mode, the system will have limitedfunctionality. • The system will only output audio to the headphones. It will not becapable of providing audio to the speakers. • The available sources in FES Headphone Only Mode are DVD-DISCand DVD-AUX, regardless of headphone chan...

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED) 1. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of theairflow in the vehicle. 2. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in thevehicle. See the following for a briefdescription on each control. MAX A/C: Distributes recircu...

will be warmer or cooler than the driver airflow temperature settingwhen more than one rear temperature light ( REAR ) is illuminated. 5. R Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate rear window defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information. 6. Recirculated a...

• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with theairflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base ofthe windshield. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select . 2. Select A/C. 3. Adjust the temperature co...

rear cabin airflow temperature will be warmer or cooler than the driverairflow temperature setting when more than one rear temperature bar isilluminated. When the rear temperature button is pressed, the displaywill show only the rear cabin settings. After the rear setting changes arecompleted on the...

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. : Distributes air through the instrument panel and the floor vents. : Distributes air through the floor vents. : Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demister vents and the floor vents. 10. Driver heated seat control (if equipp...

Operating tips • To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather, placethe air flow selector in the position. • To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle: do not drive with thesystem off or with recirculated air engaged. • Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air flow...

AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Fan speed: Turn to select the desired fan speed. 2. Temperature/mode selection: The distribution of air from theoverhead and floor registers is basedon the temperature selected. Turnto select for comfort. To use the rear climate controls,ensure that REAR is...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to thefirst position to turn on the parking lamps. Rotate to the second position to turn on the headlamps. Rotate back to to turn the headlamps off. Autolamp control The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on/off control ofthe exterior light...

High beams Push the lever toward theinstrument panel to activate. Pullthe lever toward you to deactivate. Flash-to-pass Pull toward you slightly to activateand release to deactivate. Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the fog lamps on at full intensity output. To activate: • the ignitio...

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel and all applicableswitches in the vehicle duringheadlamp and parking lampoperation. Move the control to the full uprightposition, past detent, to turn on theinterior lamps. Move the control to the full downposition, past detent...

2. Measure the height from the center of your headlamp (indicated by a3.0 mm circle on the lens) to the ground and mark an 8 foot (2.4 meter)horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this height (apiece of masking tape works well). 3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate th...

INTERIOR LAMPS Front row map lamps (if equipped) To turn on the map lamps, press theouter edge of the clear lens. Thefront row map lamp lights when: • any door is opened. • the instrument panel dimmerswitch is rotated until thecourtesy lamps come on. • the remote entry controls arepressed and the ig...

Rear cargo lamp The dome lamp lights when: • any door is opened, and theswitch is in the middle position. • the instrument panel dimmerswitch is rotated until thecourtesy lamps come on. • any of the remote entry controlsare pressed and ignition is off (andswitch is in the middle position). With the ...

Replacing interior bulbs Check the operation of all bulbs frequently. Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently. Replacing headlamp bulbs 1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the off position. 2. Open the hood. 3. At the back of the headlamp,remove the two head...

4. Press the four tabs that hold thelight assembly on, one at a time, andpull the black bulb carrier awayfrom the lamp. 5. Pull the old bulb out and replacewith the new bulb. 6. Snap the black bulb carrier intothe lamp assembly. 7. Connect the wire harness. 8. Install the lamp assembly withtwo screw...

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you toincrease the speed of the wipers;rotate towards you to decrease thespeed of the wipers. Speed dependent wipers: When the wiper control is on, the speed ofthe wipers will automatically adjustwith the vehicle speed. T...

Windshield washer: Press the end of the stalk: • briefly: causes a single swipe ofthe wipers without washer fluid. • a quick press and hold: thewipers will swipe three times withwasher fluid. • a long press and hold: the wipers and washer fluid will be activated forup to ten seconds. Courtesy wipe f...

TILT STEERING WHEEL 1. Pull and hold the steering wheelrelease control toward you. 2. Move the steering up or downuntil you find the desired location. 3. Release the steering wheelrelease control. This will lock thesteering wheel in position. WARNING: Never adjust the steering column when the vehicl...

OVERHEAD CONSOLE The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according toyour option package. Forward storage bin (if equipped) The storage compartment may beused to store a pair of sunglasses.Press the release area on the rearedge of the bin door to open thestorage compartment. The ...

To operate one-touch up: • Pull the switch completely up tothe second detent and releasequickly. The window will closefully. Momentarily press theswitch to any position to stop thewindow operation. If the switch is pressed and held tothe normal open or one-touch down position during a one-touch upev...

INTERIOR MIRROR The interior rear view mirror has two pivot points on the support armwhich lets you adjust the mirror up or down and from side to side. WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion. Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror Your vehicle is equipped with an inter...

EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power side view mirrors The ignition can be in any position to adjust the power side view mirrors. To adjust your mirrors: 1. Rotate the control clockwise toadjust the right mirror and rotatethe control counterclockwise toadjust the left mirror. 2. Move the control in the directiony...

Note: 10 or more switch activations within one minute, or repeated folding/unfolding of the mirrors while holding the switch rearward duringfull travel, may cause the system to disable the fold/unfold function toprotect motors from overheating. Should this occur, wait approximatelythree minutes with...

Setting speed control The controls for using your speedcontrol are located on the steeringwheel for your convenience. 1. Press the ON control and releaseit. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 3. Press the SET + control andrelease it. 4. Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal. 5. The indicator ligh...

Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Press the brake pedal. This will not erase your vehicle’s previously setspeed. • Press the speed control OFFcontrol. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speedcontrol set speed memory is erased. ...

Press to activate phone mode or answer a phone call. Press and hold to end call or exit phone mode. Press to scroll through various menus and selections. Press OK to confirm your selection. For further information on the SYNC 威 system, refer to the SYNC 威 supplement. Navigation system/SYNC 威 hands f...

Car2U 威 Home Automation System HomeLink 姞 Wireless Control System (if equipped) The HomeLink 威 Wireless Control System, located on the driver’s visor,provides a convenient way toreplace up to three hand-heldtransmitters with a single built-indevice. This feature will learn theradio frequency codes o...

Note: Your vehicle may require the ignition switch to be turned to the accessory position for programming and/or operation of the HomeLink 威 . It is also recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-heldtransmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink 威 for quicker training and accurat...

HomeLink 威 should now activate your rolling code equipped device. To program additional HomeLink 威 buttons begin with Step 1 in this section. For questions or comments, please contact HomeLink 威 at www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515. Gate Operator & Canadian Programming During programming, yourh...

Erasing HomeLink 姞 buttons To erase the three programmedbuttons (individual buttons cannotbe erased): • Press and hold the two outerHomeLink 威 buttons until the indicator light begins toflash-after 20 seconds. Releaseboth buttons. Do not hold forlonger that 30 seconds. HomeLink 威 is now in the train...

To erase programming on the Car2U 威 system (individual buttons cannot be erased), use the following procedure: 1. Firmly press the two outsideCar2U 威 system buttons simultaneously for approximately20 seconds until the indicator lightsbegin to blink rapidly. The indicatorlights are located directly a...

Opening and closing the power liftgate: WARNING: Make sure all persons are clear of the power liftgate area before using the power liftgate control. WARNING: Keep keys out of reach of children. Do not allow children to play near an open or moving power liftgate. The liftgate will only operate with t...

To open the liftgate from theInstrument panel: Press the button once to open theliftgate, press it again to close. To open the liftgate with the remote entry transmitter: Refer to Remote entry system in the Locks and Security chapter. To open the liftgate with outsideliftgate control button (manuala...

WARNING: Keep clear of the liftgate when activating the rear switch. To manually operate the liftgate: 1. Disable the liftgate power function, refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 2. Open and close the liftgate as you would a standard liftgate. Note: In case of operation in ext...

Liftgate ajar signal If the liftgate or liftgate glass are not fully latched, you will receive amessage on the instrument panel. If you see this message, check boththe liftgate glass and liftgate door to ensure they are fully latched. WARNING: Make sure the liftgate is closed to prevent exhaust fume...

To move the shelf to the dividerposition, pull up and pivot the shelfover the channels on the side trimpanels and snap vertically in place. WARNING: Do not load any objects on the shelf that may obstruct your vision or strike occupants of the vehicle in the case of a sudden stop or collision. WARNIN...

To adjust the position of thecross-bar (if equipped): 1. Loosen the thumbwheel at bothends of the cross-bar (bothcross-bars are adjustable). 2. Slide the cross-bar to the desiredlocation. 3. Firmly retighten the thumbwheelsat each end of the cross-bar. Be sure to check that the thumbwheels are tight...

KEYS Your vehicle may be equipped withtwo Integrated KeyheadTransmitters (IKTs). The key bladefunctions as a programmed keywhich starts the vehicle andunlocks/locks all the doors. Thetransmitter portion functions as theremote entry transmitter. Your IKTs are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-p...

MyKey™, program optional MyKey™ settings, and clear the MyKey™feature. When the MyKey™ feature is enabled the user can use systemcheck in the message center to see how many MyKeys™ and admin keysare programmed to the vehicle, and how many total miles have beendriven with the MyKey™ active. MyKey™ re...

MyKey™ is successfully programmed. Make sure you label it so you candistinguish it from the admin keys. Note: To program the optional settings go to Step 2 in the Programming MyKey™ pptional settings section. If your vehicle is equipped with remote start, see the Using MyKey™ with Remote Start Syste...

Check MyKey™ system status The vehicle system check will provide the status of the followingMyKey™ parameters: • MYKEY MILES — This odometer only tracks mileage when a MyKey™is used. If mileage does not accumulate as expected, then theMyKey™ is not being used by the intended user. The only way tores...

Note: For all vehicles with remote start installed, it is possible to program all original vehicle keys as MyKeys™, in which case, you willneed to use your remote start system to reset all MyKeys™ as adminkeys by doing the following: 1. Enter the vehicle, close all doors. 2. Remote start the vehicle...

POWER DOOR LOCKS Press control to unlock all doors. Press control to lock all doors. Smart locks This feature helps to prevent you from locking yourself out of the vehicleif your key is still in the ignition. When you open one of the front doors or the liftgate and you lock thevehicle with the power...

Keyless entry keypad procedure 1. Turn the ignition to the off position. 2. Close all doors, the liftgate and liftgate window. 3. Enter 5–digit entry code 4. Press and hold the 3 • 4. While holding the 3 • 4 press the 7 • 8. 5. Release the 7 • 8. 6. Release the 3 • 4. The user should receive a horn ...

Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the off position and all vehicledoors are closed. You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds or theprocedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to berepeated, wait a minimum of 30 s...

Car finder Press twice within three seconds. The horn will chirp and the turn lamps will flash. It is recommended that this method be used to locateyour vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm. Sounding a panic alarm Press to activate the alarm. The horn will sound and the turn lamps will flash f...

Deprogramming memory feature from the transmitter To deactivate this feature: 1. Press and hold either the 1 or 2 button on the driver’s door for fiveseconds. A tone will be heard after 1 1 ⁄ 2 seconds when the memory store is done, continue to hold until a second tone is heard after five seconds. 2...

Replacing lost integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs) If you would like to have your integrated keyhead transmittersreprogrammed because you lost one, or would like to buy additionalIKTs, you can either reprogram them yourself, or take all IKTs to your authorized dealer for reprogramming. How to rep...

Anti-theft indicator The anti-theft indicator is located in the instrument panel cluster. • When the ignition is in the offposition, the indicator will flashonce every two seconds toindicate the SecuriLock 威 system is functioning as a theftdeterrent. • When the ignition is in the on position, the in...

To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), wait 20 seconds andthen repeat this procedure from Step 1. Note: To program MyKey™ features, refer to MyKey™ in this chapter. PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The perimeter anti-theft system will help protect your vehicle fromunauthorized entry. If ...

Each door, the hood, and the liftgate is armed individually, and if any areopen, they must be closed before the open entry point (door, hood, orliftgate) can enter the 20 second countdown. The turn signal lamps will flash once when all doors, the hood and theliftgate are closed indicating the vehicl...

SEATING Adjustable head restraints Your vehicle is equipped with front row outboard head restraints that arevertically adjustable. WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in and/or operate the vehicle, until the head res...

2. Simultaneously press and holdboth the adjust/release button andthe unlock/remove button, then pullup on the head restraint. To reinstall the adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Insert the two stems into theguide sleeve collars. 2. Push the head restraint downuntil it locks. Properly a...

Using the armrest (if equipped) Push the release control to movethe armrest up or down. Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped) The lumbar support control islocated on the outboard side of theseat. Turn the lumbar support controlclockwise for more support. Turn the lumbar supportcounter-clockw...

Move the switch in the direction ofthe arrows to raise or lower the rearportion of the seat cushion. Press the switch in the direction ofthe arrows to move the seatforward, backward, up or down. Press the control to recline theseatback forward or rearward. Note: On vehicles with memory seats, to pre...

Memory seat/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped) This system allows automaticpositioning of the driver seat, powermirrors and adjustable pedals to twoprogrammable positions. The memory seat control is locatedon the driver’s seat. • To program position 1, move the driver seat and mirrors to ...

Heated seats WARNING: Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physicalconditions, must exercise care when using the seat heater. The seatheater may cause burns even at low te...

To install a filter: • First, position the filter in itshousing making sure that the farforward end is all the way up inthe housing. Then push in on thecenter of the outside edge of thefilter and rotate up into thehousing until it clips into position. REAR SEATS Folding down the 2nd row 40% seat sys...

To return the seat to a seating position: 1. Push the seat down and latch tothe floor with a moderate amount ofeffort and speed. 2. Make sure the seat is latched tothe floor. 3. Bring the seat back to an uprightposition. The seatback should lockinto position. Note : If the seat back will not return ...

Exiting the 3rd row 1. Pull the strap located at thebottom outboard of the seat back torelease the seat from the floor, androtate the seat up towards the frontseat. 2. Follow the directions above toreturn the seat from the E-Z entryand to the upright position. Reclining the 2nd row outboard 40% seat...

The heated seats only operate when the ignition is on. To operate theheated seats: • Press the indicated side of thecontrol for maximum heat. • Press again to deactivate. • Press the indicated side of thecontrol for minimum heat. • Press again to deactivate. The heated seat module resets at every ig...

Third row power folding seat (if equipped) Note : Be sure that the head restraints are folded down beforepowering the 3rd row seat down. The control buttons are located onthe right-hand rear quarter trimpanel (accessible from the liftgatearea). Press the bottom portion of thecontrol button to lower ...

The power fold down seats will operate for 10 minutes after theignition switch is in off. The transmission must be in P (Park),and the liftgate, or liftgate glass must be open. Similar to thebattery saver feature, the power 3rd row seat will be disabled10 minutes after turning the vehicle off. If th...

Front safety belt energy management retractors The front outboard safety belt energy management retractors allowwebbing to be pulled out of the retractor in a gradual and controlledmanner in response to the occupant’s forward momentum. This helpsreduce the risk of force-related injuries to the occup...

Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest tothe direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel itlatch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. • Front and rear seats 2. To unfasten, push the release ...

Webbing extraction sensitive mode The webbing sensitive locking mode locks the webbing and preventsmore belt from being pulled out if the belt is pulled out too quickly. Thebelt will unlock when you stop pulling on it. Automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is pre-locked. The belt wi...

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 return to thevehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. WARNING: After any vehicle collision, the combination lap and shoulder bel...

Safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt heightadjustments for the driver and rightfront passenger. Adjust the height ofthe shoulder belt so the belt restsacross the middle of your shoulder. To lower the shoulder belt height,squeeze the side release buttonswith your thumb and finge...

To adjust the comfort guide: 1. Slip the shoulder belt into thebelt guide. (The portion of the beltbetween the latch tongue and theD-ring, not the portion where thebelt exits from the quarter trimpanel.) 2. Slide the guide up or down alongthe webbing so that the belt iscentered on the occupant’s sho...

If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled approximately fiveseconds after the safety beltwarning light has turned off... The Belt-Minder 威 feature is activated - the safety belt warning lightilluminates and the warning chimesounds for six seconds every30 seconds, repeating forapproximatel...

4. Within approximately seven seconds of the light turning off, bucklethen unbuckle the safety belt. • This will disable the Belt-Minder 威 feature for that seating position if it is currently enabled. As confirmation, the safety belt warning light willflash four times per second for three seconds. •...

WARNING: Additional equipment may affect the performance of the airbag sensors increasing the risk of injury. Children and airbags Children must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statisticssuggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rearseating positions than in the frontseat...

The airbags inflate and deflaterapidly upon activation. After airbagdeployment, it is normal to notice asmoke-like, powdery residue orsmell the burnt propellant. This mayconsist of cornstarch, talcumpowder (to lubricate the bag) orsodium compounds (e.g., bakingsoda) that result from thecombustion pr...

• one or more impact and safing sensors and diagnostic monitor (RCM), • a readiness light and tone • the electrical wiring which connects the components. The RCM (restraints control module) monitors its own internal circuitsand the supplemental airbag electrical system wiring (including theimpact se...

WARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy 威 System, its fuses, the A, B, C or D pillar trim, or the headliner on a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy 威 . See your authorized dealer. WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always wear their safe...

WARNING: If the Safety Canopy 威 system has deployed, the Safety Canopy 威 will not function again unless replaced.The Safety Canopy 威 system (including the A, B, C, and Dpillar trim and headliner) must beinspected and serviced by anauthorized dealer. If the SafetyCanopy 威 is not replaced, it will not...

The system can be turned off when any one of the following actions aretaken by the driver or any other person: • pressing the hazard control button, • or pressing the panic button on the remote entry transmitter. The feature will continue to operate until the vehicle runs out of power. Disposal of a...

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, or age Recommendedrestraint type Infants ortoddlers Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less(generally age four or younger) Use a child safetyseat (sometimescalled an infantcarrier,convertible seat,or toddler seat). Smallc...

Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children RestraintType Child Weight Use any attachment method as indicated below by “X” LATCH(loweranchorsandtoptetheranchor) LATCH(loweranchorsonly) Safetybeltandtoptetheranchor Safetybelt andLATCH(loweranchorsand toptetheranchor) Safetybelt...

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 collision, which may result in serious injury ordeath. WARNING: Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child. They can slide around and increase ...

Follow all the safety restraint and airbag precautions that apply to adultpassengers in your vehicle. If the child is the proper height, age, and weight (as specified by yourchild safety seat or booster manufacturer), fits the restraint and can berestrained properly, then restrain the child in the c...

WARNING: Never attach two child safety seats to the same anchor. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break, causing seriousinjury or death. Each time you use the safety seat, check that the seat is properlyattached to the lower anchors an...

The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions(shown from top view): • Second row bench seat • Second row bucket seats Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as shown.The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere otherthan the correct te...

5. Rotate the tether strap clip. 6. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to themanufacturer’s instructions. Third row center seating position 1. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat. 2. Locate the anchor webbing loop for the seating position. • You may n...

3. Clip the tether strap through theanchor loop as shown. If the tether strap is clippedincorrectly, the child safety seat maynot be retained properly in theevent of a collision. 4. Tighten the child safety seattether strap according to themanufacturer’s instructions. If the safety seat is not ancho...

Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster thatkeeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across thestomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest andrest snugly near the center of the shoulder. The drawings below comparethe ideal fit (cente...

Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat. WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the riskof injury or death in a collis...

NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handledifferently than passenger cars inthe various driving conditions thatare encountered on streets,highways and off-road. Utilityvehicles and trucks are not designedfor cornering at speeds as high aspassenger cars any more tha...

Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case or powertransfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you to select different drive modes asnecessary. Information on transfer case operation and shifting procedurescan be found in the Driving chapter. Information on transfer case maintenance can be f...

Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate ofthe tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specifiedgovernment test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear oneand one-half (1 1 ⁄ 2 ) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The ...

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...

WARNING: Age Tires degrade over time depending on many factors such as weather, storage conditions, and conditions of use (load, speed,inflation pressure, etc.) the tires experience throughout their lives.In general, tires should be replaced after six years regardless of treadwear. However, heat cau...

It is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally bereplaced as a pair.The tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels (originally installed onyour vehicle) are not designed to be used in aftermarket wheels.The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Companymay affe...

vehicle seems to pull to one side when you’re driving, the wheels may beout of alignment. Have an authorized dealer check the wheel alignmentperiodically. Wheel misalignment in the front or the rear can cause uneven and rapidtreadwear of your tires and should be corrected by an authorized dealer.Fro...

5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheeldiameter. 6. 95: Indicates the tire’s load index. It is an index that relates to how much weight a tire can carry. You may find this information in yourOwner...

Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” typetires “LT” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below. Note: Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire. 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire a...

Information on “T” type tires “T” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below: T145/80D16 is an example of a tiresize. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different fromthis example. Tire Quality Grades donot apply ...

The tire pressure monitoring system complies with part 15 of the FCCrules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,including interference that...

Understanding your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) The tire pressure monitoring system measures pressure in your four roadtires and sends the tire pressure readings to your vehicle. The low tirepressure warning lamp will turn on if the tire pressure is significantlylow. Once the light is illu...

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 is nolonger capable of functioning as intended. Please refer to the following chartfor information conc...

Low tire pressurewarning light Possible cause Customer action required Flashing warninglight Spare tire in use Your temporary spare tire is in use. Repair the damaged roadwheel and re-mount it on thevehicle to restore systemfunctionality. For a descriptionof how the system functionsunder these condi...

Example only: 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 vehi...

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Labellocated on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The totalload on each axle must never exceed its GAWR....

• 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. Tires, Wheels and Lo...

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: Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. Steps for determining the correct load limit: 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargoshould never exceed XXX kg or XXX lb.” on your vehicle’s plac...

to transport the cement to your home? If you and your friend eachweigh 220 lb. (99 kg), the calculation would be: 1400 - (2 x 220) - (12x 100) = 1400 - 440 - 1200 = - 240 lb. No, you do not have enoughcargo capacity to carry that much weight. In metric units, thecalculation would be: 635 kg - (2 x 9...

Do not exceed the maximum loads listed on the Safety ComplianceCertification label. For load specification terms found on the label, referto Vehicle loading - with and without a trailer in this chapter. Remember to figure in the tongue load of your loaded trailer whenfiguring the total weight. WARNI...

WARNING: The trailer hitch on this vehicle is part of the vehicle rear crash safety structure. Do not remove the trailer hitch. Failure to follow this warning could compromise vehicle crashstructure and increase the risk of injury in a rear end collision. Weight-distributing hitch When hooking-up a ...

WARNING: Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle’s brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collisiongreatly increase. The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at theGVWR not GCWR. Trailer lamps T...

Trailer towing tips • The trailer tongue weight should be 10–15% of the loaded trailerweight. • Practice turning, stopping and backing-up before starting on a trip toget the feel of the vehicle-trailer combination. When turning, makewider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstac...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. Off— locks the steering wheel,automatic transmission gearshiftlever and allows key removal. 2. Accessory— allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning. 3. On— all electrical circuitsoperational. Warning lightsillumi...

4. Make sure the parking brake isset. 5. Turn the key to 3 (on) withoutturning the key to 4 (start). Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. See Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights. Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to ...

Guarding against exhaust fumes Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoidits dangerous effects. WARNING: If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. Important ventilating infor...

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) On ABS-equipped vehicles, a noise from the hydraulic pump motor andpulsation in the pedal may be observed during ABS braking events. Pedalpulsation coupled with noise while braking under panic conditions or onloose gravel, bumps, wet or snowy roads is normal and indicate...

Parking brake Apply the parking brake wheneverthe vehicle is parked. To set theparking brake, press the parkingbrake pedal down until the pedalstops. The BRAKE warning lamp in theinstrument cluster illuminates andremains illuminated (when theignition is turned on) until theparking brake is released....

Electronic stability control (ESC) Electronic stability control (ESC) may enhance your vehicle’s directionalstability during adverse maneuvers, for example when cornering severelyor avoiding objects in the roadway. ESC operates by applying brakes toone or more of the wheels individually and, if nece...

WARNING: Trailer sway control does not prevent a trailer from swaying, it mitigates the sway from increasing once it has occurred. If you are experiencing trailer sway it is likely that the traileris improperly loaded for the correct tongue weight or the speed of thevehicle and trailer is too high. ...

• Some noise is normal during operation. If the noise is excessive, checkfor low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by yourauthorized dealer. • Heavy or uneven steering efforts may be caused by low power steeringpump fluid level. Check for low power steering pump fluid level befo...

This system keeps the rear of your vehicle at a constant level byautomatically adding air or releasing air from the springs. If you exceedthe load limit, the rear air suspension may not operate. The airsuspension system will stay active for 40 minutes after the ignition isturned off to accommodate a...

WARNING: Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slungsports cars are designed to per...

3. Remove the access plug on top ofthe steering column. 4. Using a flat-head screwdriver orsimilar tool, move the brake-shiftinterlock actuator spindle towardthe left, apply the brake, place thekey in the on position and shift thetransmission into N (Neutral). 5. Start the vehicle. 6. Reinstall the ...

REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The camera system located on theliftgate provides a video image,which appears in the rearviewmirror or on the navigation screen(if equipped), of the area behind thevehicle. It adds assistance to thedriver while reversing or reverseparking the vehicle. To use the ...

Note: The default setting for the camera delay is off. Press the “Settings” button found on the navigation screen (if equipped) to set thecamera delay feature to on or off. When towing, the camera system will only see what is being towedbehind the vehicle; this might not provide adequate coverage as...

Servicing • If the image comes on while the vehicle is not in R (Reverse), havethe system inspected by your authorized dealer. • If the image is not clear, then check if there is anything covering thelens such as dirt, mud, ice, snow, etc. If the image is still not clearafter cleaning, have your sys...

• 4X4 AUTO – Illuminates when 4X4 AUTO is selected. • 4X4 – Illuminates when 4X4 is selected. • 4X4 LOW - Illuminates when 4L is selected. Positions of the Control Trac system The Control Trac 威 system functions in four modes: • 2H (4X2) delivers power to the rear wheels only. The messagecenter will...

Note: If your vehicle is equipped with AdvanceTrac 威 with RSC 威 , the AdvanceTrac 威 with RSC 威 system will automatically turn off the stability enhancement feature when you shift the Control Trac 威 four-wheel drive system into 4L (4X4 LOW). The brake traction enhancement feature willstill be enabled...

steering and braking control of your vehicle, you must have all fourwheels on the ground and they must be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Basic operating principles • Do not use 4H (4X4) or 4L (4X4 LOW) on dry, hard surfaced roads.This may damage the driveline and axles. • Drive slower in strong c...

Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operatingtemperature or damage to the transmission may occur. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damageto the transmission and tires may occur or the engine mayoverheat. WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make su...

Mud and water If you must drive through highwater, drive slowly. Traction orbrake capability may be limited. When driving through water,determine the depth; avoid waterhigher than the bottom of the hubs(if possible) and proceed slowly. If the ignition system gets wet, thevehicle may stall. Once thro...

possibly rolling over. Whenever driving on a hill, determine beforehandthe route you will use. Do not drive over the crest of a hill withoutseeing what conditions are on the other side. Do not drive in reverseover a hill without the aid of an observer. When climbing a steep slope or hill,start in a ...

DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standingwater is unavoidable, proceed veryslowly especially when the depth isnot known. Never drive throughwater that is higher than the bottomof the wheel rims (for cars) or thebottom of the hubs (for trucks). When driving through water, traction or ...

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Getting roadside assistance To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Thisprogram is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The serviceis available: • 24-hours, seven days a week • for the...

Canadian customers refer to your Customer Information Guidefor information on: • coverage period • exact fuel amounts • towing of your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits In Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you maypurchase exten...

Note: With extended use, the flasher may run down your battery. FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH FUEL RESET The fuel pump shut-off switch is a device intended to stop the electricfuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt. After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not start,...

FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in thevehicle are not working, a fuse mayhave blown. Blown fuses areidentified by a broken wire withinthe fuse. Check the appropriatefuses before replacing any electricalcomponents. Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage r...

Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. Thepower distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect yourvehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads. WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. WARNING: To red...

CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmlyand slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. Note: The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will illuminate when...

• Wet weather driving capability • All-wheel driving capability (if applicable) • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel additionalcaution should be given to: • Towing a trailer • Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body • Driving veh...

Tire change procedure WARNING: To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be sure the parking brake is set, then block the wheels (both front or both rear) on the opposite end of the vehiclefrom the wheel being changed. If on a grade, block both oppositewheels on the downward si...

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. Ensure that any fasteners thatattach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do ...

JUMP STARTING WARNING: The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes and clothing, if contacted. Do not attempt to push-start your aut...

Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)termi...

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. 5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts ofboth engines, or any fuel delivery system part...

4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of thedisabled vehicle’s battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cablesremoved, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. + – + – Roadside Emergencies 350 2010 Exp...

WRECKER TOWING 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. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbedequipment. Do not tow with a slingb...

Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized towtruck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual forproper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle. Emergency towing In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without accessto wheel dollies, car...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED Warranty repairs to your vehicle must be performed by an authorizedFord, Lincoln, or Mercury dealer. While any authorized dealer handlingyour vehicle line will provide warranty service, we recommend youreturn to your selling authorized dealer who wants to ensure yourcon...

In Canada: Mailing address (Ford vehicles) Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 Telephone 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Online www.ford.ca Mailing address (Lincoln vehicles) Lincoln CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oak...

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM(CANADA ONLY) For vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers. In those caseswhere you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of Canada and theauthorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concernhave been unsatisfactory, Ford of C...

WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralpH shampoo, such as Motorcraft 威 Detail Wash (ZC-3-A), which is available from your authorized dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can ...

ENGINE Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirtbuildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing: • Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. Thehigh-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and causedamage. • Do not spray a hot engine with ...

WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES The windshield, rear and side windows and the wiper blades should becleaned regularly. If the wipers do not wipe properly, substances on thevehicle’s glass or the wiper blades may be the cause. These may includehot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, water repellen...

• Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if you have been incontact with certain products such as insect repellent and suntanlotion in order to avoid possible damage to the interior paintedsurfaces. • Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage thefinish of the instrument panel, ...

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-airbag system and aff...

LEATHER SEATS FOR THE KING RANCH EXPEDITION ONLY(IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle is equipped with seating covered in premium, top-grainleather which is extremely durable, but still requires special care andmaintenance in order to ensure longevity and comfort. Regular cleaning and conditioning will maintai...

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...

FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury authorized dealer has many qualityproducts available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. Thesequality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill yourautomotive needs; they are custom designed to complement...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle, we provide scheduled maintenance information which makes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer canprovide the necessary parts and service. Check your Warranty Guide/Customer Infor...

OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located under thebottom of the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle andrelease the auxiliary latch that islocated under the front center ofthe hood. 3. Lift the hood until the liftcylinders hold it open. Maintenance a...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5.4L V8 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil dipstick 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Engine coolant reservoir 5. Air filter assembly 6. Power steering fluid reservoir 7. Power distribution box 8. Engine oil filler cap 9. Battery Maintenance...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meetsFord specifications. Do not use anyspecial washer fluid such aswindshield water repellent type fluidor bug wash. They may causesque...

CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance. To replace the wiper blades: 1. Fold back the wiper arm andposition the wiper blade at rightangles to the wiper arm. 2. To remove, press the retainingclip (A) to disengage the wiperblade, then pull the bla...

4. To attach the new wiper to thewiper arm, align the cross pin andkeyway (denoted with the arrows)and firmly press the wiper bladeinto the wiper arm until an audiblesnap is heard. If you find this procedure too difficult, please see your dealer. ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the sched...

• If the oil level is below this mark, engine oil must be added to raise the level within thenormal operating range. • If required, add engine oil to theengine. Refer to Adding engine oil in this chapter. • Do not overfill the enginewith oil. Oil levels above thismark may cause enginedamage. If the ...

Engine oil and filter recommendations Look for this certificationtrademark. Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil Only use oils certified for gasoline engines by the American PetroleumInstitute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conforms to thecurrent engine and emission system protection standards and fue...

BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft 威 maintenance-free battery which normally does notrequire additional water during itslife of service. If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalledafter the battery has been cleaned or replaced. For longer, trouble-free operation, k...

WARNING: Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect againstpossible splashing of acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin oreyes, flush immediately with water f...

• If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idlequality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idletrim is eventually relearned. If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the bat...

When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the FULL COLD level or within theCOLD FILL RANGE as listed on the engine coolant reservoir(depending upon application). • Refer to scheduled maintenance information for service interval s...

• DO NOT MIX different colors or types of coolant in your vehicle. Make sure the correct coolant is used. DO NOT MIX recycled coolant and new (unused) coolant together in the vehicle. Mixing of enginecoolants may harm your engine’s cooling system. The use of animproper coolant may harm engine and co...

3. Step back while the pressure releases. 4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use thecloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap. 5. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture, towithin the COLD FILL RANGE or the FULL COLD level on the reserv...

Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –34°F [–36°C]): • It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentrationabove 50%. • NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%. • A coolant concentration of 60% will provide freeze pointprotection down to -62°F [-52°C]. I...

Ethanol is more chemically active than gasoline. It corrodes some metalsand causes some plastic and rubber components to swell, break down orbecome brittle and crack, especially when mixed with gasoline. Specialmaterials and procedures have been developed for flexible fuel vehiclesand the dispensers...

Use the following guidelines to avoid electrostatic charge build-up whenfilling an ungrounded fuel container: • Place approved fuel container on the ground. • DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle (including thecargo area). • Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel conta...

Fuel Fill Inlet lamp or Check Fuel Fill Inlet message may not resetimmediately. It may take several driving cycles for the Check Fuel FillInlet lamp or Check Fuel Fill Inlet message to turn off. A driving cycleconsists of an engine start-up (after four or more hours with the engineoff) followed by c...

Octane recommendations Your vehicle is designed to use “Regular” unleaded gasoline with a pump(R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. Some stations offer fuels posted as“Regular” with an octane rating below 87, particularly in high altitudeareas. Fuels with octane levels below 87 are not recommended. Do not be...

Do not add aftermarket fuel additive products to your fuel tank. Itshould not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fueltank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octanerating. These products have not been approved for your engine andcould cause damage to the fue...

Refilling with a portable fuel container With the Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel system, use the following directionswhen filling from a portable fuel container: WARNING: Do not insert the nozzle of portable fuel containers or aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuel™ system. This could damage the fuel syst...

ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, thedriver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently aspossible. Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings areNOT accurate as a measure of fuel eco...

Calculating fuel economy 1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading(in miles or kilometers). 2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (ingallons or liters). 3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and recordthe current od...

POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid. Refer to scheduled maintenance information. 1. Start the engine and let it rununtil it reaches normal operatingtemperature (the engine coolanttemperature gauge indicator will benear the center of the normal areabetween H and C). 2. While the engin...

TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid The automatic transmission does not have a transmission fluid dipstick. Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does notconsume fluid. However, the fluid level sho...

Note: Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage. The customer warranty may be void for any damage tothe engine if the correct air filter element is not used. MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 5.4L 3V V8 engine Air filter element FA-1883 Battery BXT-65-650 or BX...

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These qualityaccessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotiveneeds; they are custom designed to complement th...

Trailer towing accessories Peace of mind Remote start Vehicle security systems Locking gas plug for capless fuel system Wheel locks For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information inmind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passe...

FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS More than 30 million Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury owners have discoveredthe powerful protection of Ford ESP. It is the only extended service planbacked by Ford Motor Company, and provides “peace of mind”protection beyond the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage. Up to ...

A ABS (see Brakes) .....................292 Accessory delay ........................132 AdvanceTrac ..............................294 Air cleaner filter ...............400, 403 Air suspension ...........................300 description ..............................300 Airbag supplemental restraintsy...

change oil soon warning,message center .......................374checking and adding ..............374dipstick ....................................374filter, specifications ........376, 403recommendations ...................376refill capacities ........................404specifications ................

V Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) ..........................................409 Vehicle loading ..........................270 Ventilating your vehicle ...........289 W Warning lights (see Lights) .......12 Washer fluid ..............................372 Water, Driving through .............323 Wind...