Ford 2011 Edge v.2- User Manual

Protecting the environment We must all play our part inprotecting the environment. Correctvehicle usage and the authorizeddisposal of waste, cleaning andlubrication materials are significantsteps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in thisguide with the tree symbol. CALIFORN...

SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered byyour vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide. Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicl...

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 Base instrument cluster with standard measure shown; metricsimilar Optional instrument cluster with standard measure shown; metricsimilar Warning lights can alert you to a vehicle condition that may becomeserious enough to cause extensive repairs. A warning light mayillumin...

Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warninglight is functional, it willmomentarily illuminate when theignition is turned on when theengine is not running, or in a position between on and start, or byapplying the parking brake when the ignition is turned on. If the brakesystem war...

Low washer fluid (RTT): Illuminates when the windshieldwasher fluid is low. Engine coolant temperature(RTT): Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stopthe vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Referto Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications ...

GAUGES Base cluster shown in standard measure–metric similar 1. Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scalemay damage the engine. 2. Multifunction display: This displays the engine coolant temperature, od...

The engine coolant temperature gauge can be enabled or disabled. See Base message center in this chapter for information on changing the display settings. • AWD gauge (if equipped andenabled): Indicates AWD status. See All-Wheel Drive (Awd) system in the Driving chapter for information. 3. Speedomet...

3. Infotainment display: This display is used for the entertainment, phone, navigation and climate systems. See the MyFord Touch™ supplement for more information. BASE MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford stro...

Settings Driver Assist Traction Control Blind Spot Collision Warning Sensitivity (if MyKey isprogrammed) High, Normal orLow Chimes Warning Cross Traffic Rear Park Aid Trailer Sway Display Language English, Español or Français Units Distance Miles andGallons or Kmand Liters Temperature Fahrenheit (°F...

Settings (cont’d) MyKey Create MyKey Hold OK to Create MyKey Traction Control Always On or User Selectable Max Speed 80 MPH (130 km/h) or Off Speed Warning 45 mph (75 km/h), 55 mph(90 km/h), 65 mph (105 km/h) orOff Volume Limiter Clear MyKeys Hold OK to Clear MyKeys System Reset Hold OK toReset Syst...

The message center display is located in the instrument cluster. Use the left steering wheel controls to navigate through the messagecenter. • Press the up/down arrow buttonsto move up/down through themessage center choices. • Press the left/right arrow buttonsto move left/right through themessage c...

• Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fueltank. The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motionor on a grade. When the fuel level becomes low (50 miles [80 km] toempty), the level indicator will change to amber. When the fuel levelbecomes critically low (0...

Press OK to pause the Trip 1 or 2 screen. Press again to un-pause. Press and hold OK to reset the currently displayed trip information. Fuel Economy Press the right arrow on the left steering wheel mounted button whenfuel economy is selected. The boxes in the upper right corner of thescreen indicate...

To determine your average highway fuel economy, do the following: 1. Drive the vehicle at least 5 miles (8 km) with the speed controlsystem engaged to display a stabilized average. 2. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference. It is important to reset fuel economy after setting the speed ...

Vehicle Locks Autolock, On (default on key cycle) / Off Autounlock On (default on key cycle) / Off RemoteUnlocking All doors / Driver’s door (defaultsetting) Menu Control Standard / Memory On Oil Life Reset Set to 10–100% Power Liftgate Enable / Disable Remote Start Climate Control(using thisfeature...

Display Gauge Display Fuel Gauge / Fuel gauge + Tachometer Trip Display Standard / Enhanced Language English / Español / Français Units Distance Miles & Gallons / Kilometers & Liters Temperature Fahrenheit (°F) / Celsius (°C) Restore Defaults Hold OK to Restore Settings to Factory Defaults I...

MYFORD™ SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 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 safeoperatio...

3. Use the center control in thesame manner you would a joystick— press / to move up/down in menus or press / to move out of or into a menu. When theseoptions are available, icons willappear on the screen. 4. Press OK on the center control to make or confirm selections. Note: You can also use the OK...

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 primary responsibility is the safeoperat...

Phone PHONE: Press to mute the playing media. Press again to return to the playing media. MYFORD TOUCH ™(IF EQUIPPED) 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...

SINGLE ZONE MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius: Press MENU > Display Settings > Temp. Setting. 1. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. A/Ce...

5. (Multifunction control): Press repeatedly to toggle through the settings and manually choose one of the following air distribution modes: • : Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, de-mister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system willautomatically provide outsid...

11. Manual override controls: Press repeatedly to toggle through the settings and manually choose one of the following air distribution modes: • : Distributes air through the windshield defroster ducts, demister outlets, and the front and rear seat floor vents. The system willautomatically provide o...

2. (Recirculated air): Touch to activate/deactivate air recirculation in the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed tocool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesiredodors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engagesautomatically...

MyTemp: Touch and hold to save the desired temperature for MyTemp. To access this setting again, simply touch the indicator.The MyTemp feature can be used to store and recall a preset driver’stemperature. This feature is provided so this temperature can be quicklyadjusted to a frequently used settin...

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

• : Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO. 11. Driver settings: • Press the red arrow to increase the temperature and press the bluearrow to decrease the temperature. • Press to control the heated seat (if e...

*Note: If you have said “Temperature”, you can then say any of the following commands: • High • Low • <15.5–29.5> degrees • <60–85> degrees For more information on your touchscreen system, refer to the MyFord Touch™ / MyLincoln Touch™ supplement. REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER R The rear defroste...

For cold weather conditions: • The interior cabin will be heated to 72°F (22°C). • The heated seats (if equipped) will be set to high. • Rear defrost/heated mirrors (if equipped) will be activated. For moderate weather conditions: • The interior cabin will be heated, cooled, or off, based upon thepr...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps,license plate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the headlamps on. Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe exterior lights normallycontrolled by the hea...

3. Rotate the headlamp control to the off position. 4. Turn the vehicle on. 5. Turn the vehicle off. 6. Turn the headlamp control to the autolamp position (the headlightsshould turn on). 7. Turn the headlamp control to the off position when the desired delaytime (up to three minutes) has been reache...

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel and all applicablelit components in the vehicle duringheadlamp and parking lampoperation. • Tap the top or bottom of thecontrol to brighten/dim all interiorlit components incrementally, or • Press and hold the top or bottomof t...

4. Locate the vertical adjuster oneach headlamp. Using a Phillips #2screwdriver, turn the adjuster eitherclockwise (to adjust down) orcounterclockwise (to adjust up).The horizontal edge of the brighterlight should touch the horizontalreference line. 5. Close the hood and turn off the lamps. HORIZONT...

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 dome lamp button on theinstrument panel is activated. • the remote entry controls arepressed and the ignition is off. Map/d...

BULB REPLACEMENT Lamp assembly condensation Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure.Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist airenters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility thatcondensation can occur when the temperature is...

Function Number of bulbs Trade number Rear turn lamp 2 3757NAK (amber) Stop/tail/sidemarker lamp 4 3157K LCP or 3157K Backup lamp 2 921 License plate lamp 2 168 * High-mount brake lamp N/A LED Map lamp 2 W5W Second row dome/readinglamp 3 578 Rear courtesy lamp 1 578 Visor vanity lamp 2 37 All replac...

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp switch isin the off position. 2. Press the lever and carefully prythe license plate lamp assembly(located above the license plate)from the liftgate. 3. Rotate the bulb socketcounterclockwise and remove fromlamp assembly. 4. Pull bulb strai...

WINDSHIELD WIPERS 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 (ifequipped): When the wiper control is set to any of the interval settings except the longest pause settin...

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. Note: Do not op...

For rear wash cycle, rotate (and hold as desired) the rear wiper/washercontrol to either position. From either position, the control will automatically return to the 2 or O(off) position. Reverse wiper feature: The rear wiper will be automatically activated in an intermittent setting when shifting i...

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to turn on thevisor mirror lamp. Slide-on-rod feature Rotate the visor towards the sidewindow and extend it rearward foradditional sunlight coverage. Note: To stow the visor back into the headliner, visor must beretracted before moving it ...

CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. Theseinclude: 1. Cupholders 2. Two pen/pencil holders, traveltissue pack holder, and businesscard/paper holder (if equipped,located on underside of console lid). 3. Rear power point 4. Utility compartment with in-binpowe...

To prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the power point(s)over the vehicle capacity of 12V DC/180W. If the power point or cigarlighter socket is not working, a fuse may have blown. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for information on checking and replacing fuses....

One-touch up or down (driver’s window only) This feature allows the driver’s window to open or close fully withoutholding the control down. To operate one-touch down, press the switch completely down to thesecond detent and release quickly. The window will open fully.Momentarily press the switch to ...

Memory mirrors (if equipped) The power side view mirror positions are saved when doing a memoryset and can be recalled along with the vehicle personality features whena memory position is selected through the remote entry transmitter,keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the driver’s door. Refer ...

SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) With speed control set, you can maintain a set speed without keepingyour foot on the accelerator pedal. WARNING: Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. Using speed control The speed controls are located on the stee...

WARNING: Always pay close attention to changing road conditions, especially when using adaptive cruise control. Adaptive cruise control cannot replace attentive driving. Failing tofollow any of the warnings below or failing to pay attention to the roadmay result in a collision, serious injury or dea...

Setting adaptive cruise control 1. Press and release ON. Themessage center will display thegray ACC indicator light, current gap setting and SET. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 3. Press SET upward and release.The vehicle speed will be stored in the memory and the message centerwill display a gr...

Blocked sensor If a message regarding a blockedsensor is displayed, the radar signalsfrom the sensor have beenobstructed. The sensor is locatedbehind a fascia cover near the driverside of the lower grille. When theradar signals are obstructed, avehicle ahead cannot be detectedand the ACC will not fu...

WARNING: Do not use tires sizes other than those recommended because this can affect the normal operation of ACC. Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control, whichcould result in serious injury. Switching to normal cruise control You can manually change from adaptive cruise control (AC...

Navigation/SYNC 威 system hands-free control features (if equipped) Press to active the voice recognition feature. Refer to Voice recognition feature in the MyFord Touch™ / MyLincoln Touch™ supplement. Press to access phone features. Refer to Phone features in the MyFord Touch™ / MyLincolnTouch™ supp...

model manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door which cannotdetect an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse, does not meetcurrent U.S. federal safety standards. For more information, contactHomeLink 威 at: www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515. Retain the original transmitter for use in...

• If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light continue with “Programming” Steps 4 through6 to complete programming of a rolling code equipped device (most commonly a garage door opener). 4. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garag...

Operating the HomeLink 姞 Wireless Control System To operate, simply press and releasethe appropriate HomeLink 威 button. Activation will now occur for thetrained product (garage door, gateoperator, security system, entrydoor lock, or home or office lightingetc.). For convenience, thehand-held transmi...

POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT WARNING: Do not install additional floor mats on top of the factory installed floor mats as they may interfere with the accelerator or the brake pedals. Position the floor mat so that theeyelet is over the retention post andpress down to lock in. Make surethat the mat do...

To power open or close the liftgate with the transmitter: Press twice within three seconds to open the liftgate. Refer to Remote entry system in the Locks and Security chapter. To power open the liftgate withoutside liftgate control button: 1. Unlock the liftgate with thetransmitter or power door un...

To manually operate the liftgate: 1. Disable the liftgate power function. Refer to the Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 2. Open and close the liftgate as you would a standard liftgate. Refer to Manual liftgate in this chapter. Note: In case of operation in extreme cold -40°F (-40°C)...

CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo management system (if equipped) The cargo management systemconsists of storage compartmentslocated in the floor of the rear cargoarea. 1. To open, lift the release handleand the lid. 2. To close, lower the lid. Cargo net (if equipped) The cargo net secures lightweightobject...

Utility hook The utility hook can be used tohang small items such as grocerybags, etc. Do not hang more than10 lb (4.5 kg) on the hook. ROOF RACK SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Loads should never be placed directly on the roof panel. For properfunction of the roof rack system, loads must be placed directly on...

KEYS Integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs) (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped withtwo integrated keyhead transmitters(IKTs). The key blade functions as aprogrammed key which starts thevehicle and unlocks/locks thedriver’s door. The transmitterportion functions as the remoteentry transmitter...

MYKEY™ The MyKey™ feature allows you to program a restricted driving mode topromote good driving habits. All but one of the keys programmed to thevehicle can be activated as a MyKey™. The key will remain restricteduntil MyKey™ is cleared. Any remaining keys are referred to as an“administrator key” o...

Create a MyKey™ To program MyKey™ on one of the keys programmed to the vehicle,insert the key that you want to make a MyKey™ into the ignition. Forvehicles equipped with push button start, put the intelligent access keyin the backup slot with brand logo facing up; see the Driving chapter for the loc...

Check MyKey™ system status The vehicle’s message center information menu will provide the status ofthe following MyKey™ parameters: • MYKEY MILES (km) — This odometer only tracks distance when aMyKey™ is used. If distance does not accumulate as expected, thenthe MyKey™ is not being used by the inten...

POWER DOOR LOCKS • Press the control to unlock all doors. • Press the control to lock all doors. Smart unlocks for integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) 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...

When you open one of the front doors and you lock the vehicle using thedriver or passenger power door lock control (with the vehicle not in P(Park) and the ignition off, or the ignition on), all doors will lock, thenall doors will automatically unlock reminding you that the vehicle is notin P (Park)...

CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS • When these locks are set, therear doors cannot be opened fromthe inside. • The rear doors can be openedfrom the outside when thechildproof door locks are set, butthe doors are unlocked. The childproof locks are located onthe rear edge of each rear door andmust be set separate...

The transmitter allows you to: • remotely unlock the vehicle doors . • remotely lock all the vehicle doors . • remotely open the power liftgate (if equipped) . • remotely start/stop the vehicle (if equipped) . Refer to Remote start later in this section. • activate the personal alarm . • arm and dis...

To lock the doors, press and hold for half a second the lock area oneither front door handle (black button on chrome handled doors or thesmall bump on painted door handles). Activating intelligent access at the liftgate: If your IA key is within 3 feet (1 meter) of the liftgate, you can activate you...

Programming the memory feature to the transmitter To activate this feature: 1. Move the driver seat and power mirrors to the desired positions usingthe associated controls. 2. Press and hold button 1 for fiveseconds. A tone will be heard afterabout two seconds confirmingmemory position has been set....

Replacing the battery The integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) or intelligent access key (IAkey) uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. To replace the battery: Integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) 1. Twist a thin coin in the slot nearthe key ring to remove the batterycov...

2. Remove the old battery. Note: Please refer to local regulations when disposing oftransmitter batteries. 3. Insert the new battery. Refer tothe instructions inside the IA keyfor the correct orientation of thebattery. Press the battery down toensure that the battery is fullyseated in the battery ho...

Illuminated exit When all vehicle doors are closed, the ignition is turned off and the keyis removed from the ignition (IKT only), the interior dome lamps,parking lamps and the puddle lamps (if equipped) will illuminate. The lamps will turn off if all the doors remain closed and • 25 seconds elapse,...

To help make the vehicle as comfortable as possible, the engine idle canbe increased during a remote start. You can enable or disable engine idleincrease by selecting Remote Start Quiet in the message center. Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Many states and provinces have r...

Note: If the vehicle has been remote started and is equipped with an IKT, you must turn the ignition on before driving the vehicle. If equipped with anIA transmitter, you must press the START/STOP button on the instrumentpanel once while applying the brake pedal before driving the vehicle. The power...

The keypad can be operated with the factory set 5-digit entry code; thiscode is located on the owner’s wallet card in the glove box and isavailable from your authorized dealer. You can also create up to five ofyour own 5-digit personal entry codes. When pressing the controls on the keypad, press the...

Anti-scan feature If the wrong code has been entered seven times (35 consecutive buttonpresses), the keypad will go into an anti-scan mode. This mode disablesthe keypad for one minute and the keypad lamp will flash. The anti-scan feature will turn off after: • one minute of keypad inactivity. • pres...

Replacing coded keys can be very costly. Store an extra programmed keyaway from the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent anyinconveniences. Please visit an authorized dealer to purchase additionalspare or replacement keys. Programming spare integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) keys If you have in...

7. After three seconds but within 20 seconds of turning the ignition offand removing the previously programmed coded key, insert the new unprogrammed key (new key/valet key) into the ignition. 8. Turn the ignition from off to on. Keep the ignition on for at least sixseconds. 9. Remove the newly prog...

Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin. 1. Place the new unprogrammed intelligent access key in the pocketinside of the center console. 2. Press the driver or passenger power door unlock control three times. 3. Press and release the brake pedal one time. 4. Press the driver...

• Unlock the doors using a key. If you use this method the system willnot disarm, but you will have an opportunity to disarm the vehicleonce entered. See the Note following. Note: If the driver’s door is unlocked with a key, a chime will sound when you open the door and the message center will displ...

Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped) WARNING: Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Lift handle to move seat forward orbackward. Pump the handle upwards ...

Using the power lumbar support The power lumbar control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Press one side of the control toadjust firmness. Press the other side of the controlto adjust softness. Heated seats (if equipped) WARNING: Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of ...

The seat will move to the original position when: • the transmission is in N (Neutral) or P (Park) • the key is placed in the ignition cylinder or when the push buttonstart system (if equipped) is put in accessory mode (refer to Push button start system in the Driving chapter). The easy entry featur...

REAR SEATS Rear seat head restraints Your vehicle is equipped with rear seat outboard head restraints thatlook differently than the front head restraints, but function similarly. WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, the driver and passenger occupants should not sit i...

Returning the 2nd row seatback to the upright position WARNING: Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its originalposition, pull on the seatback to ensure that the latches are e...

Seat-mounted armrest and cupholders Your vehicle is equipped with a rearseat armrest. To fold the armrestdown, release the latch located onthe seatback by pressing down andpulling forward. To access the cup holders, lift upone of the slotted areas on thecover. WARNING: Use only soft cups in the cuph...

SAFETY RESTRAINTS 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 s...

longitudinal deceleration. The pretensioners are designed to activate infrontal and near-frontal collisions, and in rollovers and side collisionswhen the Safety Canopy 威 is activated. Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints The dual-stage airbags offer the capability to tailor...

WARNING: Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. The front passenger sensing system can automatically turn off the frontpassenger airbag and passenger seat-mounted side airbag. The system isdesigned to help protect small...

The Restraints Control Module (RCM) monitors its own internal circuitsand the circuits for the airbag supplemental restraints, crash sensor(s),safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt buckle sensors, driver seatposition sensor, and front passenger sensing system. In addition, theRCM also monitor...

WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. WARNING: Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the ...

Restraint of pregnant women WARNING: Always ride and drive with your seatback upright and the safety belt properly fastened. The lap portion of the safety belt should fit snug and be positioned low across the hips. Theshoulder portion of the safety belt should be positioned across thechest. Pregnant...

When to use the automatic locking mode This mode should be used any time a child safety seat, except a booster, is installed in passenger front or rear seating positions. Children12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seatingposition whenever possible. Refer to Safety restrai...

Safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt heightadjustments at the front outboardseating positions. Adjust the heightof the shoulder belt so the belt restsacross the middle of your shoulder. To adjust the shoulder belt height,pull on the center button and slidethe height adjuster up...

To adjust the comfort guide: 1. Slip the shoulder belt into thebelt guide. 2. Slide the guide up or down alongthe webbing so that the belt iscentered on the occupant’s shoulder. WARNING: Position the safety belt comfort guide so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adju...

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts(All statistics based on U.S. data): Reasons given... Consider... “Crashes are rare events” 36700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we areexposed to “rare” events, even forgood drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be ser...

Reasons given... Consider... “I have an airbag” Airbags offer greater protection whenused with safety belts. Frontal airbagsare not designed to inflate in rear andside crashes or rollovers. “I’d rather be thrown clear” Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 times more likelyto DIE. Safety be...

AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Important supplemental restraint system precautions Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly orgently and the risk of injury from adeploying airbag is greatest close tothe trim covering the airbag module. WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, sh...

Children and airbags Children must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statisticssuggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rearseating positions than in the frontseating position. Failure to followthese instructions may increase therisk of injury in a collision. WARNING: Airb...

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...

• a readiness light and tone • and the electrical wiring which connects the components • Side curtain airbag system. Refer to Safety Canopy 威 System later in this chapter. • Front passenger sensing system. Refer to Front passenger sensing system later in this chapter. • “Passenger airbag off” or “pa...

Passenger airbag status indicator The front passenger sensing systemuses a passenger airbag statusindicator which will illuminateindicating that the front passengerfrontal airbag is either ON (enabled)or OFF (disabled). The indicatorlamp is located in the center stackof the instrument panel. Note: T...

• Objects stowed in the seatback map pocket (if equipped) • Objects placed on the occupant’s lap • Cargo interference with the seat • Other passengers pushing or pulling on the seat • Rear passenger feet and knees resting or pushing on the seat The conditions listed above may cause the weight of a p...

Seat-mounted side airbag system WARNING: Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the airbag cover on the side of the seatbacks of the front seats or in front seat areas that may come into contact with adeploying airbag. Failure to follow these instructions may increase therisk of personal...

WARNING: If the side airbag has deployed, the airbag will not function again.The side airbag system(including the seat) must beinspected and serviced by anauthorized dealer. If the airbag is not replaced, the unrepairedarea will increase the risk of injuryin a collision. Determining if the system is...

Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone toindicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Airbag readiness section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the airbag is not required. Any difficulty with the syst...

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safetyrestraints for children. Also see Airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using airbags. Important child restraint precautions WARNING: Always make ...

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, or age Recommendedrestraint type Infants ortoddlers Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) orless (generally age four or younger) Use a child safety seat(sometimes called aninfant carrier, convertibleseat, or toddler seat). Smal...

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...

Transporting children Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that isappropriate for their age, height and weight. All children are shapeddifferently. The child height, age and weight thresholds provided arerecommendations or the minimum requirements of law. The NationalHighway T...

SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Infant and/or toddler seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of thechild.When installing a child safety seat: • Review and follow the informationpresented in the Airbag supplemental restraint system(SRS) section in this chapter. • Carefully foll...

Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Many forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap whichextends from the back of the child safety seat and hooks to an anchoringpoint called the top tether anchor. Tether straps are available as anaccessory for many older safety seats. Conta...

For vehicles with adjustable head restraints, route the tether strap underthe head restraint and between the head restraint posts, , otherwiseroute the tether strap over the top of the head restraint. If the top of thesafety seat hits the adjustable head restraint, raise the head restraint tolet the...

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 CROSSOVER VEHICLE OWNERS Crossover vehicles handle differentlythan passenger cars in the variousdriving conditions that areencountered on streets, highwaysand off-road. Crossover vehicles arenot designed for cornering at speedsas high as passenger cars any morethan low-slung sports cars ar...

Note: Your AWD vehicle is not intended for off-road use. The AWD feature gives your vehicle some limited off-road capabilities in whichdriving surfaces are relatively level, obstruction-free and otherwisesimilar to normal on-road driving conditions. Operating your vehicleunder other than those condi...

INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Tire Quality Grades apply to newpneumatic passenger car tires. TheQuality grades can be found whereapplicable on the tire sidewallbetween tread shoulder andmaximum section width. For example: • Treadwear 200 Traction AATemperature A These Tire Quality G...

WARNING: Under-inflation is the most common cause of tire failures and may result in severe tire cracking, tread separation or “blowout”, with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increasedrisk of injury. Under-inflation increases sidewall flexing and rollingresistance, resulting in heat buildup a...

Note: If you have to drive a distance to get air for your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressurewhen you get to the pump. It is normal for tires to heat up and the airpressure inside to go up as you drive. 2. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire, ...

Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wearabnormally. Inspect all your tires, including the spare, frequently, andreplace them if one or more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is worn down to1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires mustbe replaced to help pre...

U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers toplace standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. Thisinformation identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics ofthe tire and also provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identific...

Safety practices Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. • Observe posted speed limits • Avoid fast starts, stops and turns • Avoid potholes and objects on the road • Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking WARNING: If your vehicle is stuck...

Tire rotation Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide chapter) will help your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. • Front-wheel drive(FWD)/All-wheel drive (AWD)vehicles (front tires at top ofdiagram)...

7. 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...

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 ...

following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: The tire pressure monitoring system is NOT a substitute for manually checking tire pressure. The ...

To restore the full functionality of the tire pressure monitoring system,have the damaged road wheel/tire repaired and remounted on yourvehicle. For additional information, refer to Changing tires with a TPMS in this section. When you believe your system is not operating properly The main function o...

Low tire pressurewarning light Possible cause Customer action required Flashing warninglight Spare tire in use Your temporary spare tire is inuse. Repair the damaged roadwheel and re-mount it on thevehicle to restore systemfunctionality. For a description ofhow the system functions underthese condit...

SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS WARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety andperformance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk ofloss of vehicle control, ve...

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 vehicle design p...

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

• 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...

The above calculations also assume that the loads are positioned in yourvehicle in a manner that does not overload the Front or the Rear GrossAxle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle on the Safety ComplianceCertification Label found on the edge of the driver’s door. TRAILER TOWING Trailer towin...

Powertrain Maximum GCWR - lb (kg) Maximum Trailer Weight - lb (kg) FWD 3.5L Class I 6710 (3044) 2000 (907) FWD 3.7L Class I 6780 (3076) 2000 (907) AWD 3.5L Class I 6900 (3131) 2000 (907) AWD 3.7L Class I 6960 (3158) 2000 (907) FWD 3.5L Class II 8210 (3725) 3500 (1588) AWD 3.5L Class II 8400 (3811) 3...

Trailer brakes Be sure your trailer conforms to all applicable local and Federalregulations regarding trailer braking. If your trailer is equipped withelectronically-controlled brakes you will need to have an electronic brakecontroller with associated wiring installed to your vehicle by anauthorized...

Trailer towing tips • 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 obstacles. • To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot...

STARTING Positions of the ignition (if equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with a push button start system, refer to Push button start system in this section for ignition modes. 1. Off— locks the gearshift leverand allows key removal. Thisposition also shuts the engine andall electrical accessorie...

Push button start system (if equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with thepush button start system, you canstart your vehicle by pressing thestart button in combination with thebrake pedal rather than using a key.The start button is located on theinstrument panel to the right of thesteering wheel. ...

your IA key to another area within the vehicle. The IA key may not bedetected near the roof (between the driver or passenger sunvisor andthe roof, or in the overhead console area) or in the extreme corners ofthe rear package tray, near your audio speakers. It is not recommendedthat you stow the IA k...

Absence of the intelligent access key: Once the vehicle has started, the vehicle will remain running until being turned off by theSTART/STOP button, even if the IA key is no longer found in the vehicle.Whenever a door is opened and then closed while the vehicle is running,the system will search for ...

Brake assist The brake assist system provides full braking force during panic brakingsituations. It detects a rapid application of the brake pedal and uses theABS system to achieve maximum braking pressure. Once a panic brakeapplication is detected, the system will remain activated as long as thebra...

The electronic stability control system may be deactivated in certainsituations. See the Switching off AdvanceTrac 威 with RSC 威 section following. Roll Stability Control™ (RSC 威 ) Roll Stability Control™ (RSC 威 ) may help to maintain roll stability of the vehicle during adverse maneuvers. RSC 威 oper...

AdvanceTrac 威 Features Control switchoperation Mode Stability control light ( ) Message center display TCS Default atstart-up System initialization Turns on at start-up None Enabled Pressed once,momentarily Traction control off On TRACTION CONTROL OFF Disabled Pressed againafter deactivation Advance...

Disabling trailer sway control Trailer sway control can be disabled during any key cycle. Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information. Note that even if it was disabled before turning off the vehicle, trailersway control will be re-enabled at each new key cycle. WA...

BRAKE-SHIFT INTERLOCK This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock (BSI) feature thatprevents the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when theignition is in the on position unless the brake pedal is pressed. If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition int...

Understanding your SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission (SST) This vehicle may be equipped with a SelectShift Automatic™transmission (SST) gearshift lever. SST is an automatic transmission withthe ability for the driver to change gears up or down as desired. Bymoving the gearshift lever from D (Drive...

Recommended shift speeds Upshift according to the following chart: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) Shift from: 1 - 2 15 mph (24 km/h) 2 - 3 25 mph (40 km/h) 3 - 4 40 mph (64 km/h) 4 - 5 45 mph (72 km/h) 5 - 6 50 mph (80 km/h) The message center display in the instrumen...

REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The rear video camera system,located on the liftgate above thelicense plate, provides a video imageof the area behind the vehicle. Itadds assistance to the driver whilereversing or reverse parking thevehicle. To use the rear videocamera system, place thetransmiss...

Always use caution while backing. Objects in the red zone (2) are closestto your vehicle and objects in the green zone (4) are further away.Objects are getting closer to your vehicle as they move from the greenzone (4) to the yellow (3) or red zones (2). Use the side mirrors andrearview mirror to ge...

When manual zoom is enabled, onlythe centerline will be shown. Rear camera delay After shifting out of R (Reverse) and into any gear other than P (Park),the image will remain until the vehicle speed reaches five mph (8 km/h).This will only occur if the rear camera delay feature is on, or until anyra...

COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The collision warning with brake support, is designed to alert the driverof certain collision risks with a red warning light located above thedashboard and an audible warning chime. The brake support assists thedriver in reducing the collision speed, by pre-cha...

Collision warning system limitations Due to the nature of radar technology, there may be certain instanceswhere vehicles will not provide a collision warning. These include: • Stationary or slow moving vehicles below 6 mph (10 km/h). • Pedestrians or objects in the roadway. • Oncoming vehicles in th...

BLIND SPOT MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED) Blind spot mirrors have an integrated convex spotter mirror built intothe upper outboard corner of the outside mirrors. They are designed toassist the driver by increasing visibility along the side of the vehicle. Formore information on your side view mirrors, refer ...

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BLIS 姞 ) WITH CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (CTA) (IF EQUIPPED) The BLIS 威 is a convenience feature that aids the driver in assessingwhether a vehicle is within an areaon either side of the vehicleextending rearward from the outsidemirrors to approximately 10 feet(3 meters) beyo...

Cross traffic alert (CTA) system operation The CTA system warns the driver of approaching vehicles when R(Reverse) is selected and the vehicle is backing out of a front-in parkingspot. It sounds a series of tones and flashes the BLIS 威 indicator found on the exterior mirror on the side of the approa...

BLIS 威 and/or CTA on/off and disable operation The BLIS 威 and/or the CTA can be turned off via the message center. If either the BLIS 威 and/or the CTA is turned off, the systems will automatically turn back on at the next ignition key cycle. When eitherthe BLIS 威 and/or the CTA is turned off, the me...

WARNING: Just prior to the system recognizing a blocked condition and alerting the driver, the number of missed objects will increase. To help avoid injuries, NEVER use the BLIS 威 as a replacement for using the side and rear view mirrors and looking overyour shoulder before changing lanes. BLIS 威 is...

Note: The AWD feature gives your vehicle some limited off-road capabilities in which driving surfaces are relatively level, obstruction-freeand otherwise similar to normal on-road driving conditions. Operatingyour vehicle under other than those conditions could subject the vehicleto excessive stress...

Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when youare driving in mud. Even AWD vehicles can lose traction in slick mud. Aswhen you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoidspinning your wheels. If the vehicle does slide, steer in the direction ofthe slide until ...

Maintenance and modifications The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been designedand tested to provide predictable performance whether loaded or emptyand durable load carrying capability. For this reason, Ford MotorCompany strongly recommends that you do not make modifications suc...

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 Warranty Guide or visit ourwebsite at www.ford.ca for information on: Using roadside assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in yourwallet for quick reference. In the United States, this card is found in theOwner Guide portfolio i...

FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF In the event of a moderate to severe collision, this vehicle is equippedwith a fuel pump shut-off feature that stops the flow of fuel to theengine. Not every impact will cause a shut-off. Should your vehicle shut off after a collision due to this feature, you mayrestart your vehic...

Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A Grey Grey — — — 3A Violet Violet — — — 4A Pink Pink — — — 5A Tan Tan — — — 7.5A Brown Brown — — — 10A Red Red — — — 15A Blue Blue — — — 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow ...

The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 1 30A Driver front smart window 2 15A Not used (spare) 3 30A Not used (spare) 4 10A Demand lamps 5 20A Not used (spare) 6 5A RF module 7 7.5A Power mirror switch, Memory seatswitch, Driver seat module 8 10A Not us...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 12 15A Interior lighting, Puddle lamps,Backlighting 13 15A Right turn/stop lamps and turnsignals 14 15A Left turn/stop lamps and turnsignals 15 15A Reverse lamps, Stop lamps,High-mounted stop lamps 16 10A Low beam headlamps (right) 17 10A Low be...

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...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 92 10A* ABS module 93 5A* Blower motor/rear defroster relay 94 30A** Passenger compartment fusepanel run/start 95 — Not used 96 — Not used 97 — Not used 98 — A/C clutch relay * Mini Fuses ** Cartridge Fuses CHANGING THE TIRES If ...

Removing the spare tire and jack 1. Lift the carpeted load floor panellocated in the rear of the vehicle. 2. Remove the spare tire cover (ifequipped). 3. Remove the wing nut securingthe spare tire by turning itcounterclockwise. 4. Remove the washer. 5. Lift and remove the temporaryspare tire from th...

If you are stowing a flat 22 inch tire and wheel assembly, temporarily remove the load floor, plastic stowage bins (if equipped), andthe foam load floor supports to make space for the 22 inch tire andwheel assembly. Place the 22 inch tire & wheel assembly in the spare tirewell with the valve ste...

Note: Inspect the wheel pilot hole prior to installation. If there isvisible corrosion in wheel pilot hole,remove loose particles by wipingwith clean rag and apply grease.Apply grease only to the wheel pilothole surface by smearing a “dime”(1 square cm) sized glob of greasearound the wheel pilot sur...

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 Note: In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 1. Connect the positive (+) jumpercable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery. 2. Connect the other end of thepositive (+) cable to the positive(+)...

Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine atmoderately 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 j...

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 anddollies or flatbed equipment. Do not tow w...

If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicledamage may occur. 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...

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...

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...

You can get more information by calling BBB AUTO LINE at1-800-955-5100, or writing to: BBB AUTO LINE4200 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 800Arlington, Virginia 22203–1833 BBB AUTO LINE applications can also be requested by calling the FordMotor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-800-392-3673. Note: F...

GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA Before exporting your vehicle to a foreign country, contact theappropriate foreign embassy or consulate. These officials can inform youof local vehicle registration regulations and where to find unleaded fuel. If you cannot find unleaded fuel or can onl...

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 ...

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...

INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument panel, interior trim areas and cluster lens with aclean, damp, white cotton cloth, then use a clean and dry white cottoncloth to dry these areas. • Avoid cleaners or polishes that increase the gloss of the upper portionof the instr...

LEATHER SEATS FOR THE KING RANCH 姞 EDITION 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...

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 to find out wh...

OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located under thebottom of the instrument panel nearthe steering column. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle andrelease the secondary hood latchthat is located under the frontcenter of the hood. 3. Lift the hood and support it with th...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Power steering fluid reservoir 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Battery 5. Power distribution box 6. Air filter assembly 7. Transmission fluid dipstick 8. Engine oil dipstick 9. Engine oil filler cap 10. Windshield washer flu...

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...

Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and thewindshield. Refer to Windows and wiper blades in the Cleaning chapter. To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended toscrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. Thelayer of ice has man...

ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil 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 parking brake and ensu...

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

ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at theintervals listed in scheduled maintenance information. The coolant concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and distilled water,which equates to a freeze point of -34°F (-37°C). Co...

Adding engine coolant When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50 mixture of engine coolantand distilled water. Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir, when the engine is cool, until the appropriate fill level is obtained. If coolant is filled to the COLD FILL RANGE or FULL COLD level when the en...

Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled enginecoolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available. Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner. Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recyclingand disposi...

Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling systemand engine protection. What you should know about fail-safe cooling If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle tobe driven tempo...

Refueling WARNING: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause severe injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others: • Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island; • Turn off your engine when you are refueling; • Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle; ...

4. After you are done pumping fuel, wait about five seconds beforeslowly removing the fuel filler nozzle. This allows residual fuel to drainback into the fuel tank and not spill onto the vehicle. Note: A fuel spillage concern may occur if overfilling the fuel tank. Do not overfill the tank to the po...

Octane recommendations Your vehicle is designed to use“Regular” unleaded gasoline with apump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.Some stations offer fuels posted as“Regular” with an octane ratingbelow 87, particularly in high altitude areas. Fuels with octane levelsbelow 87 are not recommended. Do not be co...

2. Slowly insert the funnel into theEasy Fuel™ system. 3. Fill the vehicle with fuel from the portable fuel container. 4. When done, clean the funnel or properly dispose of it. Extra funnelscan be purchased from your authorized dealer if you choose to disposeof the funnel. Do not use aftermarket fun...

The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and shouldnot be relied upon to increase driving range. When refueling yourvehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not beable to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of thefuel tank due to the empty reserve still pres...

Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to changea number of variables and improve your fuel economy. Habits • Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel. • Steady speeds without stopping will usually gi...

Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle may reduce fuel economy at any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example; bugdeflectors, rollbars/l...

The OBD-II system is designed to check the emission control systemduring normal driving. A complete check may take several days. If thevehicle is not ready for I/M testing, the following driving cycle consistingof mixed city and highway driving may be performed: 15 minutes of steady driving on an ex...

BRAKE FLUID The fluid level will drop slowly asthe brakes wear, and will rise whenthe brake components are replaced.Fluid levels between the MIN andMAX lines are within the normaloperating range; there is no need toadd fluid. If the fluid levels areoutside of the normal operatingrange, the performan...

Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type offluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and also in the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section in this chapter. Use of a non-approved automatic transmissi...

Changing the air filter element 1. Release the clamps that securethe air filter housing cover. 2. Carefully separate the two halvesof the air filter housing. 3. Remove the air filter elementfrom the air filter housing. 4. Wipe the air filter housing andcover clean to remove any dirt ordebris and to ...

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

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the followinginformation: 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross VehicleWeight Rating (GVWR) / RestraintDevices and their location 3. Make, vehicle line, series, bodytype 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant ...

FORD CUSTOM ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Ford Custom 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 the ...

FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (U.S. ONLY) More than 30 million Ford and Lincoln owners have discovered thepowerful 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 t...

FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY) You can get more protection for your vehicle by purchasing a FordExtended Service Plan (ESP). Ford ESP is the only service contractbacked by Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. Depending on theplan you purchase, Ford ESP provides benefits such as: • R...

Genuine Ford parts and service When planning your maintenance services, consider your dealership forall your vehicle’s needs. There are a lot of reasons why visiting your dealership for all yourservice needs is a great way to help keep your vehicle running great. Convenience Many dealerships have ex...

NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG For your convenience, your vehicle is equipped with a message centerwhich determines the proper oil change service interval. You shouldperform the engine oil change as indicated by the message center. Themessage center will display ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON or OILCH...

Oil Change S ervice Interval* 1 23456789 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 Change engine oil and filter • •••••••••••••• Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth • •••••••••••••• Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear , looseness or drag • •••••••••••••• Perform multi-po...

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 ...

SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS If you operate your vehicle primarily in one of the more demanding conditions listed below, you will need to have some items maintainedmore frequently. If you only occasionally operate your vehicle under these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additionalmain...

Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery As required – Change engine oil and filter as indicated by messagecenter and perform services listed in the NormalScheduled Maintenance chart (except Fiesta) Inspect f...

Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads Inspect frequently, service as required – Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) – Replace engine air filter Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) – Inspect the wheels and related components forabnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag– Rotate tires,...

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 In addition, there are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule. Theyare listed below: Normal vehicle axle maintenance ❑ Rear axles and power take-off (PTO) units containing synthetic fluid and light duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axlesare lubricated for life. These fluids are not...

ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD Initial change 6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km)(whichever comes first) After initial change Every 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km) Engine coolant change log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE...

A Accessory delay ..........................88 Adaptive Cruise Control .............92 AdvanceTrac ..............................244 Airbag supplemental restraintsystem ........................169, 178, 181 and child safety seats ............171description ..............169, 178, 181disposal ..........