Ford 2013 Explorer v.2- User Manual

ABOUT THIS MANUAL Thank you for choosing Ford. We recommend that you take some time toget to know your vehicle by reading this manual. The more that you knowabout it, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from driving it. WARNING: Always drive with due care and attention when using and op...

SYMBOL GLOSSARY WARNING: You risk death or serious injury to yourself and others if you do not follow the instruction highlighted by the warning symbol. These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Safety alert See Owner’sManual ...

Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Heated rearwindow Interiorluggagecompartmentrelease Jack Lightingcontrol Low tirepressurewarning Maintaincorrect fluidlevel Panic alarm Parking aidsystem Parkingbrake system Powersteering fluid Powerwindowsfront andrear Powerwindowlockout Serv...

Note: Including to the extent that any law pertaining to Event DataRecorders applies to SYNC 威 or its features, please note the following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled (set ON), 911Assist may, through any paired and connected cell phone, discloseto emergency services that the vehicle has...

FORD CREDIT (U.S. ONLY) Ford Credit offers a full range of financing and lease plans to help youacquire your vehicle. If you have financed or leased your vehicle throughFord Credit, thank you for your business. For your convenience we offer a number of ways to contact us, as wellas help manage your ...

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 Manual that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Manual. Special Instructions For your added safety, your vehi...

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

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

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, orage Recommendedrestraint type Infantsortoddlers Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) orless (generally age four oryounger). Use a child safety seat(sometimes called aninfant carrier,convertible seat, ortoddler seat). Smallch...

WARNING: Always restrain an unoccupied child seat or booster seat. These objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop, which may increase the risk of serious injury. WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it r...

BOOSTER SEATS 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 collision. Note: Some booster seat safety belt guides may not acco...

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

INSTALLING CHILD SEATS Using lap and shoulder belts WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move theseat all the way back. WARNING: Children 12 and u...

• Inflatable safety belt: grasp theshoulder belt and lap belt togetherbehind the belt tongue. 3. While holding the shoulder andlap belt portions together, route thetongue through the child seataccording to the child seatmanufacturer’s instructions. Be surethe belt webbing is not twisted. 4. Insert t...

• Inflatable safety belt buckle 5. To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, do the following; • Standard safety belt: grasp theshoulder portion of the belt andpull downward until all of thebelt is pulled out. • Inflatable safety belt: grasp the lapportion of the inflatable safety beltand ...

10. Before placing the child in theseat, forcibly move the seat forwardand back to make sure the seat issecurely held in place. To checkthis, grab the seat at the belt pathand attempt to move it side to sideand forward and back. There shouldbe no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) ofmovement for proper insta...

Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions(center seating use) WARNING: The standardized spacing for LATCH lower anchors is 11 in. (28 cm) center to center. Do not use LATCH lower anchors for the center seating position unless the child seatmanufacturer’s instructions permit an...

USING TETHER STRAPS Many forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strapwhich extends from the back of the child safety seat and hooksto an anchoring point called the top tether anchor. Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contact the manufacturer of your...

Perform the following steps to install a child safety seat with tetheranchors: Note: If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the vehicle seatcushion when the child is seated in it. Keep the tether strap just snugwith...

2. Locate the correct anchor for the selected rear seating position. • 2nd row bucket (40/40) • 2nd row bench (60/40) • Third row seat Note : The cargo tie-downs at the rear edge of the floor are not tether anchors. Child Safety 35 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 2nd PrintingUSA (fus)

CHILD SAFETY LOCKS When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from theinside. The childproof locks are located onthe rear edge of each rear door andmust be set separately for eachdoor. • Insert the key and turn to thelock position (key horizontal) toengage the childproof locks. • Inse...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained. WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while th...

FASTENING THE SAFETY BELTS The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts. 1. Insert the belt tongue into theproper buckle (the buckle closest tothe direction the tongue is comingfrom) until you hear a snap and feelit latch. Make sure the tongue is...

Pregnant women should alwayswear their safety belt. The lap beltportion of a combination lap andshoulder belt should be positionedlow across the hips below the bellyand worn as tight as comfort willallow. The shoulder belt should bepositioned to cross the middle ofthe shoulder and the center of thec...

Automatic locking mode: In this mode, the shoulder belt or lap belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack inthe shoulder or lap belt. The automatic locking mode is not available onthe driver safety belt. When to use the automatic locking mode: This mode should ...

Safety Belt Extension Assembly WARNING: Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso. WARNING: Do not use extensions with an inflatable safety belt. Safety belt extensions are vehicle specific. Please see an authorizeddealer to ensure you obtain the proper safety bel...

SAFETY BELT WARNING LIGHT AND INDICATOR CHIME This lamp illuminates and an audible warning will sound if thedriver’s safety belt has not been fastened when the vehicle’signition is turned on. Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the ignitionswitch is tu...

If... Then... The driver’s and frontpassenger’s safety belts arebuckled before the ignitionswitch is turned to the onposition or less than1-2 minutes have elapsed sincethe ignition switch has beenturned to on... The Belt-Minder 威 feature will not activate. The driver’s or frontpassenger’s safety bel...

Read Steps 1 - 4 thoroughly before proceeding with the deactivationor activation programming procedure. The system can be deactivated or activated by performing the followingprocedure: Before following the procedure, make sure that: • The parking brake is set • The transmission selector lever is in ...

The rear inflatable safety belt consists of the following: • An inflatable bag located in the shoulder safety belt webbing. • Lap safety belt webbing with automatic locking mode. • Safety belt warning light and chime. See Safety belt warning lights and indicators in this chapter. • Crash Sensors and...

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

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

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION WARNING: Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently, and the risk of injury from a deploying airbag is the greatest close to the trim covering the airbag module. WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even whe...

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

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

• Recline the seat slightly (one or two degrees) from the uprightposition. After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on safety belts, it’svery important that they continue to sit properly. A properly seatedoccupant sits upright, leaning against the seat back, and centered on theseat cush...

FRONT PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM WARNING: Even with Advanced Restraints Systems, children 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the d...

improperly can increase the chance of injury in a crash event. Forexample, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward,leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance ofinjury during a crash is greatly increased. To know if the front passenger sensing system i...

The side airbags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of thefront seats. In certain lateral collisions, the airbag on the side affected bythe collision will be inflated. The airbag was designed to inflate betweenthe door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection providedoccupa...

• Crash sensors and monitoring system with readinessindicator. Refer to Crash sensors and airbag indicator in this chapter. Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained inthe rear seats. The Safety Canopy will not interfere with childrenrestrained using a properly installed c...

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the supplementalrestraint system serviced at an authorized dealer immediately. Unlessserviced, the system may not function properly in the event of acollision. The safety belt pretensioners, rear inflatable safety belts and the airbagsupplemen...

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION The remote control allows you to: • remotely lock or unlock the vehicle doors • unlock the doors without actively using a key or remote control(intelligent access only) • remotely open the power liftgate (if equipped) • remotely start or stop the engine (if equipped) • arm and...

Intelligent Access (If Equipped) The system uses a radio frequency signal to communicate with yourvehicle and authorize your vehicle to unlock when commanded (eitherby touching the inside of the driver door or front passenger exterior doorhandle, by activating the exterior power liftgate button, or ...

The intelligent access key alsocontains a removable mechanical keyblade that can be used to unlock thedriver door. Slide the release on theback of the transmitter to release thekey blade, then pull the blade out. Note: Your vehicle’s back-up keys were issued with a security tag thatprovides importan...

2. Press and hold button 1 until atone is heard to confirm setting.Continue to hold until a secondtone is heard. 3. Within three seconds press thelock button on the remote control. 4. Wait 10 seconds, then press theunlock button on the remote control. 5. Repeat this procedure for another memory butt...

Note: If the vehicle has been remote started and is equipped with an integrated keyhead transmitter, you must turn the ignition on beforedriving the vehicle. If equipped with an intelligent access transmitter, youmust press the START/STOP button on the instrument panel once whileapplying the brake p...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION MyKey 威 allows you to program keys with restricted driving modes to promote good driving habits. All but one of the keys programmed to thevehicle can be activated with these restricted modes. Any keys that havenot been programmed are referred to as an “administrator key” or“a...

• Audio system maximum volume of 45%. A message in the audiosystem is displayed when attempting to exceed the limited volume.Also, Speed sensitive compensated volume (sscv) feature will bedisabled. • Always on setting. When this is selected, you will not be able todisable AdvanceTrac, 911 Assist or ...

CLEARING ALL MYKEYS Note: All programmed MyKeys can be cleared within the same key cycle in which a MyKey was created, otherwise an admin key is required toclear the keys. To clear all MyKeys (which removes all restrictions and returns them toadmin key status), use the information display control to...

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING You can use the power door lock control or the remote control to lockand unlock the vehicle. Power Door Locks A. Unlock B. Lock Remote Control The remote control can be used any time the vehicle is not running. Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage Unlock) Press the button to unlock t...

Power Liftgate (If Equipped) WARNING: Make sure all persons are clear of the liftgate area before using power liftgate control. WARNING: Make sure the liftgate is closed to prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. This will also prevent passengers and cargo from falling out. If you m...

Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter 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 and lock the vehicle with thepower door lock control, all the doors will lock then unlock if your key ...

• you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion, and • the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h). The autolock feature repeats when: • any door is opened then closed while the ignition is on and the vehiclespeed is 9 mph (15 km/h) or lower, and • the vehicle then attains a sp...

Note: Do not hang anything (bike rack, etc.) from the spoiler, glass or liftgate. This could damage the liftgate and its components. Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while driving. This could damage the liftgate and its components. The liftgate area is only intended for cargo, not passengers. To...

Opening and Closing the Power Liftgate Note: The liftgate movement direction can be reversed with a second press of the instrument panel, or the control button on the liftgate, or asecond double press of the transmitter button. The liftgate will only operate with the vehicle in P (Park). A chime wil...

Resetting the Power Liftgate The liftgate may not operate properly and may need to be reset if any ofthese conditions occur: • a low voltage or dead battery • disconnected battery • the liftgate is manually closed and left ajar (unlatched) To reset the power liftgate: 1. Disconnect the battery for 2...

Programming a Personal Entry Code To create your own personal entry code: 1. Enter the factory set code. 2. Press the 1 • 2 on the keypad within five seconds . 3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. Each number must be enteredwithin five seconds of each other. 4. For memory recall feature, enter the s...

Anti-Scan Feature The keypad will go into an anti-scan mode if the wrong code has beenentered seven times (35 consecutive button presses). 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 • pressi...

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

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

AUDIO CONTROL SEEK: Press to select the next or previous stored preset or track.Press and hold to select the next orprevious frequency or seek througha track. MEDIA: Press repeatedly to scroll through available audio modes. MUTE: Press to silence the radio. VOL (Volume): Press to increase or decreas...

CRUISE CONTROL Type 1 Type 2 Refer to the Cruise Control chapter for information on this feature. INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL Refer to the Information Displays chapter for more information. SET RES CNCL ON OFF GAP 90 Steering Wheel 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 2nd PrintingUSA (fus)

Cluster Display Control Features If equipped with: MyFord 威 system: This control functions the same as the centercontrol on the faceplate. Refer to MyFord 威 system in the Audio Systems chapter. MyFord Touch 威 : Use this control to adjust the right side of the cluster display. Navigate through the sc...

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

WINDSHIELD WIPERS Note: Fully defrost the windshield in icy conditions before turning on the windshield wipers. Rotate the end of the control awayfrom you to increase the speed ofthe wipers. Rotate toward you todecrease the speed of the wipers. Press the stalk down and release fora single swipe of t...

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

LIGHTING CONTROL A. Off B. Parking lamps, instrument panellamps, license plate lamps and taillamps C. Headlamps High Beams Push the lever forward to switch thehigh beams on. Push the lever forward again or pullthe lever toward you to switch thehigh beams off. Headlamp Flasher Pull toward you slightl...

The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe exterior lights normallycontrolled by the headlamp control. The headlamps will remain on for aperiod of time after you switch theignition off. You can adjust the timedelay using the message center inthe instrument cluster. Se...

7. Turn the lighting control to the off position when the desired delaytime has been reached. The headlamps and parking lamps will turn off.You can set the headlamp exit delay to one of the following settings: • Off • 10 seconds • 20 seconds • 30 seconds • 60 seconds • 90 seconds • 120 seconds • 180...

Note: Typical road dust, dirt and water spots will not affect the automatic high beam system’s performance. However, in cold orinclement weather conditions, the automatic high beam system’savailability may be decreased. If the driver wants to change the beamstate independently of the system, the dri...

Manually overriding the system When the automatic control hasactivated high beams, pushing orpulling the stalk will provide atemporary override to low beam. To permanently deactivate the system use the information display menuor turn the lighting control switch from autolamps to headlamps. FRONT FOG...

INTERIOR LAMPS Dome Lamp Control Without fog lamps With fog lamps Use to manually turn the dome lamp on. • Press the control. This will turn on the interior courtesy lights. Thelights will remain on until the control is pressed again. Front Row Map Lamps (If Equipped) To turn on the map lamps, press...

Second row dome/map lamps (if equipped) The dome lamp lights when: • any door is opened. • the instrument panel dimmer button is pressed until thecourtesy lamps come on. • any of the remote entry controls are pressed and theignition is off. The reading function can be turned on and off at the lampwi...

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

Window Lock Press the control to lock or unlockthe rear window controls. Bounce-Back The window will stop automatically while closing and reverse somedistance if there is an obstacle in the way. Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature Pull up the window switch and hold within two seconds of the windowrea...

EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power Exterior Mirrors WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion. A. Left mirror B. Adjustment control C. Right mirror To adjust your mirrors: 1. Press the button to select the mirror you want to adjust. An indicatorlight on the button will illuminate. 2. Use ...

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

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

Opening and Closing the Moonroof Press and release the SLIDE control to open the moonroof. Thesunscreen, if closed, will automatically open prior to opening themoonroof. The moonroof will stop short of the fully opened position. Note: This position helps to reduce rumbling wind noise which may happe...

GAUGES Type 1 Cluster shown in standard measure – metric clusters similar. A. Tachometer B. Information display. See Information displays for more information. C. Speedometer D. Fuel gauge Fuel Gauge Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when theignition is on). The fuel ga...

Type 2 Cluster shown in standard measure – metric clusters similar. A. Information display. See Information displays for more information. B. Speedometer C. Infotainment display. See MyFord Touch™ for more information. WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS There indicators can alert you to a vehicle conditio...

WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle.Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer as soon as possible.Driving extended distances with the parking brak...

Grade assist (if equipped) (RTT) Illuminates when grade assist is turned on. Heads up display (if equipped) A red beam of lights will illuminate on the windshield in certaininstances when using adaptive cruise control and/or thecollision warning system. It will also illuminate momentarily when you s...

Low washer fluid (RTT) Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low. Powertrain malfunction/reduced power Illuminates when a powertrain or an 4WD fault has beendetected. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Safety belt Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A Belt-Minder 威 chi...

†Trip 1 / 2 Fuel Used Total Odometer (located in lower right of display). Note: this will also display in other menus. †See Trip computer later in this section for more information. Information Intelligent 4WD — Displays power distribution between the front and rearwheels. More power to either front...

Settings Convenience AutolampDelay Off or number of seconds Compass Display DTECalculation Normal or Towing Easy Entry/Exit Locks Autolock Autounlock Remote Unlock All Doors or Driver First Oil life Reset Set XXX% Power Liftgate Switch Enabled or Disabled Remote Start ClimateControl Heater – A/C / A...

Information messages See Information messages later in this chapter for more information. Information Display Controls (Type 2) • Press the up and down arrowbuttons to scroll through andhighlight the options within amenu. • Press the right arrow button toenter a sub-menu. • Press the left arrow butt...

Fuel Economy Use the left/right arrow buttons to choose the desired fueleconomy display. Fuel Economy Inst Fuel Economy XX. Min Fuel History Instantaneous fuel usage X †Fuel usage over a 5, 10, or30 minute time span X Total odometer (lower left corner) Press and hold OK to reset the currently displa...

*MyKey Create MyKey Hold OK to create MyKey 911 Assist Always On / User Selectable Traction Control Always On / User Selectable Max Speed Choose desired speed or off Speed Warning Choose desired speed or off Volume Limiter On / Off Clear MyKeys Hold OK to Clear All MyKeys *Some MyKey items will only...

MyKey Admin Keys (Number of admin keys) MyKeys (Number of MyKeys programmed) MyKey Miles (km) (Distance traveled using a programmed MyKey) System Check All active warnings will display first if applicable. The system checkmenu may appear different based upon equipment options and currentvehicle stat...

4WD Messages Action / Description 4WD Off Displayed when the system has beenautomatically disabled to protect itself. This iscaused by operating the vehicle with thecompact spare tire installed or if the system isoverheating. The system will resume normalfunction and clear this message after driving...

Brake System Messages Action / Description Brake Fluid Level Low Indicates the brake fluid level is low and thebrake system should be inspected immediately. Check Brake System Displayed when the brake system needsservicing. If the warning stays on or continuesto come on, contact your authorized deal...

Keys and Intelligent Access Messages Action / Description Press Brake to Start Displayed when the start/stop button ispressed without the brake pedal being applied.This is a reminder that the brake pedal mustbe applied when the start/stop button ispressed in order to start the engine. Restart Now or...

Terrain Management / Off Road / Hill Descent Messages Action / Description Hill Descent ControlActive Displayed when hill descent control mode isactivated. Hill Descent ControlFAULT Displayed when a hill descent system fault ispresent. Hill Descent ControlOff Displayed when hill descent control mode...

Passenger Sensing System Messages Action / Description Remove Objects NearPassenger Seat Displayed when objects are by the passengerseat. After the objects are moved away fromthe seat, if the warning stays on or continuesto come on contact your authorized dealer assoon as possible. Reminder Messages...

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

Always handle discs by their edges only. Clean the disc with an approvedCD cleaner only, wiping from the center of the disc toward the edge. Donot clean in a circular motion. Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extendedperiods of time. MP3 Track and Folder Structure Audio syst...

Menu Structure Note: Depending on your system, some options may appear slightly different, not at all or on-screen and able to be selected using thefunction buttons. Press MENU. Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the options (ifactive). Press the right arrow to enter a menu. Press...

E. Seek/Reverse/Fast Forward: • In radio mode, select a frequency band and press one of the seekbuttons. The system stops at the first station it finds in that direction. • In SIRIUS mode, select the previous or next channel. If a specificcategory is selected, (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.), use the SEEK ...

A. SOURCE: Access different audio modes such as AM, FM and A/V Input. B. Seek/Reverse/Fast Forward: • In radio mode, select a frequency band and press one of the seekbuttons. The system stops at the first station it finds in that direction. • In SIRIUS mode, select the previous or next channel. If a...

The auxiliary input jack (AIJ) allowsyou to connect and play music fromyour portable music player throughthe vehicle speakers. You can useany portable music player designedfor use with headphones. Your audioextension cable must have maleone-eighth inch (3.5 millimeter)connectors at each end. 1. Make...

MEDIA HUB The media hub is located in the center console and has the followingfeatures: A. A/V inputs B. SD card slot C. USB ports For more information, refer to the MyFord Touch 威 chapter. SATELLITE RADIO INFORMATION (IF EQUIPPED) Satellite Radio Channels SIRIUS 威 broadcasts a variety of music, new...

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM A. Power: Press the button to turn the system on and off. When the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering the vehicle. B. Air distribution control: Press to set the air distribution to a position listed below: Distributes air through the wind...

D. Recirculated air: Press the button to switch between outside air and recirculated air. When the LED on the button is lit, the air currently inthe passenger compartment is being recirculated. Using recirculated aircan reduce the time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwantedodors from enteri...

F. A/C: Press the button to turn air conditioning on or off. Air conditioning cools the vehicle using outside air. To improve air conditioning when startingyour vehicle, drive with the windows slightly open for two to three minutes.Use A/C with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and eff...

GENERAL OPERATING TIPS Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System • To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather, selectDefrost. Temperature and/or fan speed can also be increased toimprove clearing. • To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle, do not drive with thesystem off o...

Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control • To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather, selectDefrost. Temperature and/or fan speed can also be increased toimprove clearing. • To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle, do not drive with thesystem off or with recirculated air en...

Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the insideof the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of therear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines andwill not be covered by your warranty. CABIN AIR FILTER Note: A cabin air filter must be installed at all times...

Manual Climate Systems In hot weather, the climate control system is set to MAX A/C. In moderate weather, the system either heats or cools (based onprevious settings). The rear defroster and/or heated mirrors are notautomatically turned on. In cold weather, maximum heat is provided in floor/defrost ...

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

Second row outboard seat headrestraints The head restraints consist of: A. Energy absorbing head restraint B. Steel stems C. Guide sleeve unlock/remove buttons D. Fold strap • Fold: pull the fold strap (D). Pull it back up to reset. • Remove: fold the head restraint. Press and hold both of the unloc...

Tilting Head Restraints (If Equipped) The front head restraints may have a tilting feature for extra comfort. Totilt the head restraint, do the following: 1. Adjust the seatback to an upright driving/ridingposition. 2. Tilt the head restraint forward by gently pullingthe top of the head restraint. O...

MEMORY FUNCTION (IF EQUIPPED) This memory control, located on thedriver’s door, allows automaticpositioning of the driver seat, powermirrors, steering column (ifequipped) and power adjustablefoot pedals (if equipped) to threeprogrammable positions. Programming a memory position Note: A memory positi...

If the engine falls below 350 rpm while the cooled seats are on, thefeature will turn itself off and will need to be reactivated. Note: When the heated/cooled front seat is active, you will be able to hear the fan operating inside the seat. This is normal. Heated and Cooled Seat Air Filter Replaceme...

REAR SEATS Second Row Seats Recline Adjustment WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. WARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a...

Moving the seats backwards andforwards (if equipped) Third Row Seats Third Row Seat Access (Manual Seats) 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 original position, p...

Fold and tumble the second row seat to access the third row: 1. Fold the outboard head restraint bypulling the head restraint releasestrap. 2. Lift the handle located on the sideof the seat to fold the seatback flat. 3. Lift the handle all the way up until the seatreleases from the floor. Rotate the...

4. To return the seatback to the floor from tumbledposition, rotate the seat down until you hear itlatching to the floor. 5. Lift the seatback toward the rearof the vehicle, and rotate theseatback until you hear a click,locking it in the upright position. Note: The seatback will not raise if the rea...

Unfolding the third row manual seat Note: Ensure that there are no objects such as books, purses or brief cases on the load floor before unstowing the seat. Failure to remove allobjects from the top of the load floor prior to unstowing it may causedamage to the seat. Note: Ensure the area under the ...

WARNING: Do not drive the vehicle when the third row seat is rotated backwards. During a sudden stop, the safety belts are not functional in this position and the third row seat can rapidly tip back tothe forward position, all of which may result in serious injury. Note: Do not use seat in this posi...

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your vehicle’s universal garage door opener will varyaccording to your option package. Before programing, make sure youidentify which transmitter you have by comparing it to the graphicsbelow. HomeLink 威 Car2U 威 Home Automation System Note...

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

8. The LED lamp will begin to flash rapidly until programming iscomplete. If your garage door does not operate, repeat the previoussteps. Otherwise, call the toll-free help line on 1-866-572-2728. The LED lamp above the selected button will illuminate to confirm thatthe system is responding to the b...

4. Press and hold the function button you programmed for 5 seconds,then release. You may need to do this twice to activate the door. If yourgarage door does not operate, observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on, programming is complete. Press andrelease the programmed button to a...

Reprogramming a single button To program a device to a previously trained button, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired button. Do NOT release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Withoutreleasing the button, follow Step 1 in the Programming section. F...

AUXILIARY POWER POINTS WARNING: Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket (if equipped). Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your warranty, and can result in fireor serious injury. Note: Do not insert objects other than an accessory plug in...

CENTER CONSOLE WARNING: Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you in a collision. Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. Theseinclude: A. Cupholders B. Utility storage compartment withpower point C. Power point and 110 volt ACpower point outlet (if eq...

OVERHEAD CONSOLE The appearance of the overhead console will vary according to youroption package. Press near the rear edge of the doorto open it. 196 Storage Compartments 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 2nd PrintingUSA (fus)

IGNITION SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED) Note: Do not store the key in the ignition after the vehicle is turned off and you have left the vehicle. This could cause a drain on the battery. Note: In order to switch off the engine while the vehicle is in motion, shift to N (Neutral) and use the brakes to bring th...

WARNING: Switching off the engine when the vehicle is still moving will result in a loss of brake and steering assistance. The steering will not be locked, but higher effort will be required. When theignition is switched off, some electrical circuits, warning lights andindicators may also be off. Fa...

Note: If the engine does not start on the first try, wait for a short period of time and try again. If you have difficulty starting the engine when the temperature is below-13°F (-25°C), press the accelerator pedal slightly and try again. If the engine does not start after three attempts, wait 10 se...

The heater acts as a starting aid by warming the engine coolant. Thisallows the climate control system to respond quickly. The equipmentincludes a heater element (installed in the engine block) and a wireharness. You can connect the system to a grounded 120 volt A/Celectrical source. We recommend th...

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. WARNING: The fuel system may be under pressure. If you hear a hissing sound near the fuel filler door (Easy Fuel 威 “no cap” fuel system), do not refuel unt...

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

Octane recommendations 3.5L V6 engine “Regular” unleaded gasoline with a pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 isrecommended. Some stations offer fuels posted as “Regular” with anoctane rating below 87, particularly in high altitude areas. Fuels withoctane levels below 87 are not recommended. 2.0L I4 Eco...

Refilling with a Portable Fuel Container WARNING: Do not insert the nozzle of portable fuel containers or aftermarket funnels into the capless fuel system. This could damage the fuel system and its seal, and may cause fuel to run onto theground instead of filling the tank, which could result in seri...

4. After you are done pumping fuel, slowly remove the fuel fillernozzle—allow about ten seconds after pumping fuel before removing thefuel filler nozzle. This allows residual fuel to drain back into the fuel tankand not spill onto the vehicle. Note: A fuel spillage concern may occur if overfilling t...

For consistent results when filling the fuel tank: • Turn the ignition off before fueling; an inaccurate reading results if theengine is left running. • Use the same fill rate (low–medium–high) each time the tank is filled. • Allow no more than two automatic click–offs when filling. Results are most...

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

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

Understanding Your SelectShift Automatic 姞 Transmission (If Equipped) Note: Your transmission must be in M (Manual) for SelectShift to operate properly. Your SelectShift automatic transmission gives you the ability to manuallychange gears if you’d like. To use SelectShift, move the gearshift leverin...

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

2. Locate the brake shift interlock lever in front of theshifter assembly. 3. Apply the brake pedal. Gently push and hold thebrake shift interlock lever while pulling the gearshiftlever out of the P (Park) position and into the N(Neutral) position. 4. Install the trim panel. 5. Apply the brake pedal...

How Utility Vehicles Differ from Other Vehicles Truck and utility vehicles can differ from some other vehicles. Yourvehicle may be higher to allow it to travel over rough terrain withoutgetting hung up or damaging underbody components. The differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it...

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

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

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

A Vehicle without AdvanceTrac 威 with RSC 威 skidding off its intended route. B Vehicle with AdvanceTrac 威 with RSC 威 maintaining control on a slippery surface. USING ADVANCETRAC 姞 WITH RSC 姞 The system automatically activates when you start your engine. TheAdvanceTrac 威 with RSC 威 system cannot be co...

TERRAIN MANAGEMENT (IF EQUIPPED) This system optimizes drivability and comfort as well as maximizingtraction while operating on different types of terrain. Turn the control located on the center console to choose between thefollowing modes: 1. Grass/Gravel/Snow mode should be selected where a firm s...

If the system becomes inoperable, selecting some modes may not bepossible and a message is displayed. If it becomes inoperable due to asystem malfunction, all of the mode indicators on the control turn offand one of the following messages appears in the information display: TERRAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM...

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

The system can be turned off using the information display control.Refer to the Information Display chapter. If a fault is present in the system, a warning message appears in the information display and doesnot allow the driver to switch the faulted system on. Note: If your vehicle is equipped with ...

Using Active Park Assist Press the button; the touch screendisplays a message and acorresponding graphic to indicateit’s searching for a parking space.Use the turn signal to indicatewhich side of the vehicle you wantthe system to search on. Note: If the turn signal is not on, the system automaticall...

Automatic Steering into Parking Space Note: If vehicle speed exceeds 7 mph (12 km/h), the system turns off and you need to take full control of the vehicle. Note: If a maneuver is interrupted before completion, the system turns off. The steering wheel position will not indicate the actual position o...

WARNING: Use caution when using the rear video camera and the liftgate is ajar. If the liftgate is ajar, the camera will be out of position and the video image may be incorrect. All guidelines (ifenabled) have been removed when the liftgate is ajar. WARNING: Use caution when turning camera features ...

Guidelines and the Centerline Note: Active guidelines and fixed guidelines are only available when the transmission is in R (Reverse). Note: The centerline is only available if Active or Fixed guidelines are on. A. Active guidelines B. Centerline C. Fixed guideline: Green zone D. Fixed guideline: Ye...

Visual Park Aid Alert Note: Visual park alert is only available when the transmission is in R (Reverse). Note: The reverse sensing system is not effective at speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h) and may not detect certain angular or moving objects. The visual park aid alert allows the driver to view the area...

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

WARNING: Do not use in poor visibility, specifically fog, rain, spray or snow. Note: It is the driver’s responsibility to stay alert, drive safely and be in control of the vehicle at all times. The system is designed to automatically adjust your speed to maintain aproper distance between you and the...

4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. 5. A lead vehicle graphic willilluminate if there is a vehicledetected in front of you. Following a Vehicle WARNING: When following a vehicle in front of you, the vehicle will not decelerate automatically to a stop, nor will the vehicle always decelerate ...

Detection Issues The radar sensor has a limited field of vision. It may not detect vehicles atall or detect a vehicle later than expected in some situations. The leadvehicle graphic will not illuminate if a vehicle is not detected in front of you. Detection issues can occur: A. When driving on a dif...

Blocked Sensor WARNING: Do not use ACC when towing a trailer with brake controls. Aftermarket trailer brakes will not function properly when ACC is activated because the brakes are electronically controlled.Failing to do so may result in loss of vehicle control, which could resultin serious injury. ...

Cause Action Swirling water, or snow or ice onthe surface of the road mayinterfere with the radar signals Do not use ACC in these conditionbecause it may not detect, warn,or respond to potential collisions. Desert / remote area with no othervehicles and no roadside objects Wait a short time or switc...

DRIVER ALERT (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: The driver alert system is designed to aid you. It is not intended to replace your attention and judgment. You are still responsible to drive with due care and attention. Note: The system will store the on/off setting in the information display menu through igniti...

LANE KEEPING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: The system is designed to aid the driver. It is not intended to replace the driver’s attention and judgment. The driver is still responsible to drive with due care and attention. The system detects unintentional drifting toward the outside of the laneand al...

Gray: Indicates that the system is temporarily unable to provide awarning or intervention on the indicated side(s). This may be because: • the vehicle is under the activation speed • the turn indicator is active • the vehicle is in a dynamic maneuver • the road has no or poor lane markings in the ca...

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BLIS 姞 ) WITH CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (CTA) (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: To help avoid injuries, NEVER use the BLIS 威 as a replacement for using the interior and exterior mirrors and looking over your shoulder before changing lanes. BLIS 威 is not a replacement for careful drivin...

Using the Systems BLIS 威 turns on when the engine is started and the vehicle is driven forward above 3 mph (5 km/h); it remains on while the transmission is inD (Drive) and N (Neutral). If shifted out of D (Drive) or N (Neutral),the system enters CTA mode. Once shifted back into D (Drive), BLIS 威 tu...

Zone coverage also decreases when parking at shallow angles. Here, theleft sensor is mostly obstructed; zone coverage on that side is severelylimited. System Lights and Messages The BLIS 威 and CTA systems illuminate a yellow alert indicator inthe outside mirror on the side ofthe vehicle the approach...

Switching the Systems Off and On One or both systems can be switched off temporarily by using theinformation display control; refer to the Information Display chapter. When the BLIS 威 is switched off, the driver does not receive alerts and the information display shows BLIND SPOT SYS OFF and/or CTAS...

If it is, a red warning lightilluminates and an audible warningchime sounds. The brake support system assists the driver in reducing the collisionspeed by charging the brakes. If the risk of collision further increasesafter the warning light illuminates, the brake support prepares the brakesystem fo...

Blocked Sensors If a message regarding a blockedsensor appears in the informationdisplay, the radar signals from thesensor have been obstructed. Thesensors are located behind a fasciacover near the driver side of thelower grille. When the sensors areobstructed, a vehicle ahead cannotbe detected and ...

System Limitations WARNING: The collision warning system’s brake support can only help reduce the speed at which a collision occurs if the driver applies the vehicle’s brakes. The brake pedal must be pressedjust like any typical braking situation. Due to the nature of radar technology, there may be ...

Steering Tips If the steering wanders or pulls, check for: • an improperly inflated tire • uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components • improper vehicle alignment A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steeringseem to wander/pull...

CARGO NETS (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: This net is not designed to restrain objects during a collision or heavy braking. The cargo net secures lightweightobjects in the cargo area. Attach thenet to the loops and anchorsprovided. ROOF RACKS AND LOAD CARRIERS (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: When loading the roof ra...

For proper function of the roof rack system, loads must be placeddirectly on crossbars affixed to the roof rack side rails. Your vehicle maybe equipped with factory-installed crossbars. Ford Genuine Accessorycrossbars, designed specifically for your vehicle, are also recommendedfor use with your roo...

Vehicle Curb Weight – is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your authorized dealer plus any aftermarketequipment. Payload – is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be foundon the Tire Label on the B-...

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. Load Carrying 275 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 2nd PrintingUSA (fus)

GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all payload. 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...

• Example only: WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structuraldamage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personalinjury. Load Carrying 277 20...

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

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

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

This feature applies the vehicle brakes at individual wheels and, ifnecessary, reduces engine power. If the trailer begins to sway, thestability control light flashes and the message TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED appears in the information display. The first thing to do is slow the vehicle down, then pu...

Engine/Passengers/Trailer Class Maximum GCWR - lb (kg) Maximum Trailer Weight - lb (kg) 4WD vehicles 3.5L TiVCT/6–passenger/Class I 7100 (3221) 2000 (907) 3.5L TiVCT/7–passenger/Class I 7110 (3225) 2020 (916) 3.5L TiVCT/6–passenger/Class III 10160 (4608) 5000 (2268) 3.5L TiVCT/7–passenger/Class III ...

Trailer Towing Connector (Vehicles Equipped with a TrailerTowing/Prep Package) The trailer towing connector is located under the rear bumper, on theleft side of the vehicle. Color Function 1. Dark Green Right turn signal/brake lamp/hazard flasher 2. Yellow Left turn signal/brake lamp/hazard flasher ...

Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. Use aload-carrying hitch. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10–15% of the totalweight of the trailer is on the tongue. Do not to exceed the maximumtongue load of 500 pounds (227 kilograms) on a Class III receiver. Weig...

Trailer Brakes 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 collision greatlyincrease. Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes aresafe if inst...

• Use the grade assist or tow/haul feature when towing. These provideengine braking and help eliminate excessive transmission shifting foroptimum fuel economy and transmission cooling. • Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached; anticipatestops and brake gradually. • Avoid parking on...

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 wi...

TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR WHEELS Emergency Towing In the event your vehicle becomes disabled (without access to wheeldollies, car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle), it can beflat-towed (all wheels on the ground, regardless of thepowertrain/transmission configuration) under the followin...

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

• Carry unnecessary weight (approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost forevery 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried). • Add particular accessories to your vehicle (e.g. bug deflectors,rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski racks). • Drive with the wheels out of alignment. DRIVING THROUGH WATER If drivin...

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

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

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Getting roadside assistance To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Companyoffers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program isseparate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available: • 24-hours...

Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Using roadside assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in yourwallet for quick reference. This card is found in the owner’s informationportfolio in the glove compartment. U.S. Ford vehicle customers who require Roadside Assistance, cal...

1. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle makingsure the two vehicles do not touch. Set the parking brake on both vehiclesand stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts. 2. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion beforeyou attach th...

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...

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

• Ford Genuine Accessories • Service specials and promotions. In Canada: Mailing address Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 Telephone 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Online www.ford.ca Additional assistance If you have questions or concerns,...

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...

CHANGING A FUSE Fuses If electrical components in the vehicleare not working, a fuse may haveblown. Blown fuses are identified by abroken wire within the fuse. Checkthe appropriate fuses before replacingany electrical components. Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage r...

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

Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel bythe brake pedal. Remove the panel cover to access the fuses. To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panelcover. The fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Number Fuse Amp ...

Fuse/Relay Number Fuse Amp Rating Protected Components 4 10A Interior demand lamps (overheadconsole, 2nd row, cargo), glovebox lamp, 2nd and 3rd row seatrelease, visor lamps 5 20A Amplifier 6 5A Not used (spare) 7 7.5A Memory seat module logic feed 8 10A Not used (spare) 9 10A 4” Radio display, Powe...

GENERAL INFORMATION Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help maintain its roadworthinessand resale value. There is a large network of Ford authorized dealersthat are there to help you with their professional servicing expertise. Webelieve that their specially trained technicians are best qualifi...

OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located under thebottom left corner of the instrumentpanel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle andrelease the auxiliary latch that islocated under the front center ofthe hood. 3. Lift the hood. Note: Make sure the hood is...

3.5L V6 EcoBoost 姞 Engine A. Engine coolant reservoir B. Brake fluid reservoir C. Battery D. Power distribution box E. Air filter assembly F. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick (out of view) G. Engine oil dipstick H. Engine oil filler cap I. Windshield washer fluid reservoir A B C D E F G H I 322...

Only use oils certified for gasoline engines by theAmerican Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with thistrademark symbol conforms to the current engine andemission system protection standards and fueleconomy requirements of the International LubricantsSpecification Advisory Council (ILSAC), comprised...

Adding Engine Coolant WARNING: Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam and scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hotengine parts. WARNING: Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid contai...

• Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or any engine coolants mixed withalcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant). Alcohol and other liquids cancause engine damage from overheating or freezing. • Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant. These can beharmful and compromise the corrosion ...

Engine fluid temperature management (if equipped) WARNING: To reduce the risk of collision and injury, be prepared that the vehicle speed may reduce and the vehicle may not be able to accelerate with full power until the fluid temperaturesreduce. Your vehicle has been designed to pull a trailer, but...

WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. 4. If the coolant level is normal, you may restart your engine andcontinue on. 5. If the coolant is low, add coolant, restart the engine and take yourvehicle to an authorized dealer. See Adding engine coolant in this...

When fail-safe mode is activated WARNING: Fail-safe mode is for use during emergencies only. Operate the vehicle in fail-safe mode only as long as necessary to bring the vehicle to rest in a safe location and seek immediate repairs.When in fail-safe mode, the vehicle will have limited power, will no...

4. Seat the air filter assembly back into the grommets by pushing downon the air filter assembly. 5. Tighten the clamp. 6. Install and tighten two bolts that attach air filter assembly to the frontof the vehicle. 7. Install the bolt cover (if equipped). 8. Reinstall the harness retaining clip into t...

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

instrument cluster or center stack display to alert the driver that batteryprotection actions are active. See the Information displays in the Instrument Cluster and Entertainment systems chapters for more information. These messages are only for notification that an action istaking place, and do not...

CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES 1. Pull the wiper blade and arm away fromthe glass. 2. Squeeze the locking tabs to release theblade from the arm and pull the blade awayfrom the arm to remove it. 3. Attach the new blade to the arm and snapit into place. Replace wiper blades at least once per yearfor optimu...

AIR FILTER CHECK WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. When changing the air filter element, use only the air filter elementlisted. Refer to Motorcraft 威 part...

Changing the Air Filter Element 3.5L V6 engine 2.0L EcoBoost 威 engine 3.5L V6 EcoBoost 威 engine 1. On the passenger’s side of the air filter housing, release the twoclamps from the air filter housing cover. 2. Lift the passenger’s side of the cover and push the cover toward thepassenger’s side. Rele...

5. Wipe the cover and the housing clean to remove any dirt or debris andto make sure the cover seals to the housing. 6. Install a new air filter element. Be careful not to crimp the filterelement edges between the housing and the cover. This could cause filterdamage and allow unfiltered air to enter...

5. Locate the vertical adjuster foreach headlamp. Using a Phillips #2screwdriver, turn the adjustercontrol either clockwise orcounterclockwise in order to adjustthe vertical aim of the headlamp. Note: HORIZONTAL AIMING IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THISVEHICLE AND ISNON-ADJUSTABLE. CHANGING A BULB Lamp Assemb...

Replacing headlamp bulbs WARNING: Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause thebulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated. Note: If the bulb is accident...

Front parking lamp/turn signal and sidemarker bulbs 1. Make sure that the headlamp control isin the off position. 2. Open the hood. 3. Remove the hood overslam bumpertower to service park/turn or sidemarkerbulbs (if needed). Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs 1. Rotate the bulb socketcou...

Replacing fog lamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is off. 1. Make sure that the fog lamp switchis in the off position. 2. Remove the bulb socket from thefog lamp by turning itcounterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the electricalconnector. Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s). Replacing turn/backup la...

6. Pull bulb straight out of socket. 7. Install the new bulb in reverse order. Carefully install the tail lamp assembly on the vehicle by securing thelamp assembly with two bolts. Reinstall bolt covers. Replacing tail/brake lamp bulbs For bulb replacement, see your authorized dealer. Replacing the L...

WAXING • Wash the vehicle first. • Use a quality wax that does not contain abrasives. • Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body(low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roofracks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowlarea. The pain...

2. Wipe the surface with a damp, clean, white cotton cloth. For morethorough cleaning, use a mild soap and water solution. If the spot cannotbe completely cleaned by this method, the area may be cleaned using acommercially available cleaning product designed for automotive interiors. 3. If necessary...

• Some automatic car washes may cause damage to the finish on yourwheel rims or covers. Industrial-strength (heavy-duty) cleaners, orcleaning chemicals, in combination with brush agitation to removebrake dust and dirt, could wear away the clear coat finish over time. • Do not use hydrofluoric acid-b...

Miscellaneous • Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and pins under vehicle arecovered with grease to prevent rust. • Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 meters) every 15 days to lubricateworking parts and prevent corrosion. Removing Vehicle from Storage When your vehicle is ready to come out of sto...

GENERAL INFORMATION Notice to Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death from a rollover or other crash you must: • Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers; • Drive at...

Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case or powertransfer unit. Four-wheel drive vehicles allow you to select different drivemodes as necessary. Information on transfer case operation and shiftingprocedures can be found in the Transmission chapter. Information on transfer case ma...

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 ...

INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL 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 Identifi...

E. 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. F. 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...

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 Gradesdo not apply ...

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

Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure is the tire manufacturer’s maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure at which themaximum load can be carried by the tire. This pressure is normallyhigher than the manufacturer’s recommended cold inflation pressurewhich can be found on the Safety Complian...

Note: Some spare tires operate at a higher inflation pressure than the other tires. For T-type/mini-spare tires (see the Dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly information section for description): Store and maintain at 60 psi (4.15 bar). For full-size and dissimilar spare tires (seethe Dissimilar...

Damage Periodically inspect the tire treads and sidewalls for damage (such asbulges in the tread or sidewalls, cracks in the tread groove andseparation in the tread or sidewall). If damage is observed or suspectedhave the tire inspected by a tire professional. Tires can be damagedduring off-road use...

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

Safety Practices WARNING: If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., do not rapidly spin the tires; spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to five seconds. WARNING: Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The tires may f...

Tire Rotation Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanicalproblem involved before tire rotation. Note: Your vehicle may be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defi...

Note: The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when usingsnow tires and chains. Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and cable chains: • If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle. • Install cable chains only...

Changing Tires with a TPMS Note: Each road tire is equipped with a tire pressure sensor locatedinside the tire and wheel assemblycavity. The pressure sensor isattached to the valve stem. Thepressure sensor is covered by thetire and is not visible unless the tireis removed. Care must be takenwhen cha...

When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly The main function of the tire pressure monitoring system is to warn youwhen your tires need air. It can also warn you in the event the system isno longer capable of functioning as intended. Please refer to thefollowing chart for information conc...

Low tirepressurewarning light Possible cause Customer action required Flashingwarning light Spare tire in use Repair the damaged road wheel/tire and reinstall it on the vehicle torestore system functionality. For adescription on how the systemfunctions, refer to When your temporary spare tire is ins...

CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL WARNING: The use of tire sealants may damage your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and should not be used. However, if you must use a sealant, the TPMS sensor and valve stem onthe wheel must be replaced by an authorized Ford dealer. WARNING: Refer to Tire pressure monitor...

• Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-wheel driving capability (if applicable) • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly,additional caution should be...

6. Remove the wing bolt thatsecures the jack kit by turning itcounterclockwise. 7. Remove the jack kit whichincludes jack (D), wheel wrench(lug wrench) (C), wheel chock (E),L-shaped bolt (A) and tow recoveryhook (B). 8. Turn the lead screw (where thelug wrench attaches) of the jack byhand to release...

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

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Engine 3.5L V6 engine 3.5L V6 EcoBoost 威 engine 2.0L EcoBoost 威 engine Cubic inches 213 214 122 Required fuel Minimum 87 octane Minimum 87 octane Minimum 87 octane Firing order 1–4–2–5–3–6 1–4–2–5–3–6 1-3-4-2 Ignition system EDIS Coil on plug Coil on plug Spark plug gap 0.049-0...

MOTORCRAFT 姞 PART NUMBERS Component 3.5L V6 engine 3.5L V6 EcoBoost 威 engine 2.0L EcoBoost 威 engine Air filterelement FA-1884 FA-1884 FA-1884 Oil filter BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650 Battery FL-500-S FL-500-S FL-910-S Spark plugs SP-520 1 SP-528 1 SP-527 1 Cabin air filter FP68 FP68 FP68 Windshie...

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the followinginformation: A. World manufacturer identifier B. Brake system / Gross VehicleWeight Rating (GVWR) / RestraintDevices and their location C. Make, vehicle line, series, bodytype D. Engine type E. Check digit F. Model year G. Assembly plant ...

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

Peace of mind • Keyless entry keypad • Cargo shade • Vehicle security systems • Locking gas plug for capless fuel system • Wheel locks • Remote start • Parking sensors* *Ford Licensed Accessories (FLA) are warranted by the accessorymanufacturer’s warranty. Ford Licensed Accessories are fully designe...

FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (U.S. ONLY) More than 32 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...

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

Convenience Many dealerships have extended evening and Saturday hours to makeyour service visit more convenient and they offer one stop shopping.They can perform any services that are required on your vehicle, fromgeneral maintenance to collision repairs. Note: Not all dealers have extended hours or...

Ford strongly recommends the using only genuine Ford, Motorcraft 威 or Ford-authorized remanufactured replacement for parts because they areengineered for your vehicle. Additives and Chemicals Ford Motor Company recommended additives and chemicals are listed inthis book and in the Workshop Manual. Ad...

NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG Intelligent Oil Life Monitor 姞 Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent Oil Life Monitor 威 that determines when the engine oil should be changed based on how yourvehicle is used. By using several important factors in its calculations, themonitor helps reduce ...

Normal Scheduled Maintenance * At every oil changeinterval as indicated bythe message center Change engine oil and filter. ** Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measuretread depth. Perform multi-point inspection(recommended). Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (ifequipped with dipstick). Co...

Additional Maintenance Items 1 Every 20000 miles(32000 km) Replace cabin air filter (if equipped). Every 30000 miles(48000 km) Replace engine air filter. At 100000 miles(160000 km) Change engine coolant. 2 Every 100000 miles(160000 km) Replace spark plugs. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). 3 Every 15...

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

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 There are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule. They are listedbelow: Normal vehicle axle maintenance: Rear axles and power take-off (PTO) units with synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks equipped withFord-design axles are lubricated for life; do not check or change fluidunless a lea...

Engine air filter & cabin air filter replacement: Engine air filter and cabin air filter life is dependent on exposure to dusty and dirtyconditions. Vehicles operated in these conditions require frequentinspection and replacement of the engine air filter and cabin air filter. ENGINE COOLANT CHAN...

GENERAL INFORMATION Ensure that you review your device’s user guide before using it withSYNC. Support The SYNC support team is available to help you with any questions youcannot answer on your own. Monday-Saturday, 8:30 am-8pm EST In the United States, call: 1–888–270–1055 In Canada, call: 1–800–565...

Privacy Information When a cellular phone is connected to SYNC, the system creates aprofile within your vehicle that is linked to that cellular phone. Thisprofile is created in order to offer you more cellular features and tooperate more efficiently. Among other things, this profile may containdata ...

Phone Options during an Active Call During an active call, you have additional menu features which becomeavailable such as putting a call on hold, joining calls, etc. Use the arrowbuttons to scroll through the menu options. To access:1. Press MENU during an active call.2. When Active Call Menu is se...

When you select: You can: Call History Access your call history log.1. Press OK to select, then scroll through yourcall history options (incoming, outgoing ormissed).2. Press OK when the desired selection appearsin the display.3. Press the phone button to call the selection. Return Exit the current ...

Text Messaging Note: This is a phone-dependent feature. SYNC allows you to receive, send, download and delete text messages.The system can also read incoming text messages to you so that you donot have to take your eyes off the road. Receiving a Text Message Note: This is a phone-dependent feature. ...

4. Press OK when the contact appears and press OK again to confirm when the system asks if you would like to send the message. Eachtext message is sent with the following signature: “This message wassent from my < Ford or Lincoln >”. Accessing Your Phone Settings These are phone-dependent feat...

When you select: You can: Modify Phonebook Modify the contents of your phone book (i.e.add, delete, download). Press OK to selectand scroll between: Add Contacts: Press OK to add more contactsfrom your phone book. “Push” the desiredcontact(s) on your phone. Refer to yourphone’s user guide on how to ...

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

If you select: You can: Connect BluetoothDevice Connect a previously pairedBluetooth-enabled phone.1. Press OK to select and view a list ofpreviously paired phones.2. Scroll until the desired device is chosen,then press OK to connect the phone. Note: Only one device can be connected at a time. When ...

Advanced Menu Options This menu allows you to access settings such as prompts, languages,defaults, perform a master reset, install an application and view systeminformation.1. Press the phone button to enter the Phone Menu.2. Scroll until System Settings appears and press OK.3. Scroll until Advanced...

If you select: You can: Master Reset Completely erase all information stored onSYNC (phonebook, call history, text messagesand paired devices) and return to the factorydefault settings.Press OK to select. The display indicateswhen complete and SYNC takes you back tothe Advanced menu. Install Applica...

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

• Scheduled maintenance • Open Recalls and Field Service Actions • Unserviced items from vehicle inspections by your authorized dealer You can run a report (after the vehicle has been running a minimum of60 seconds) by pressing the voice button and saying “Vehicle healthreport”, or pressing the phon...

3. While on an active route, you can select or say “Route summary” or “Route status” to view the Route Summary turn list or the RouteStatus ETA. You can also turn voice guidance on or off, cancel theroute or update the route. If you miss a turn, SYNC automatically asks if you want the routeupdated. ...

“USB” “Search song <name>” 1 “Search track <name>” 1,3 “Shuffle off” “Shuffle on” “Similar music” “What’s playing?” 1 “<name>” is a dynamic listing, meaning that it could be the name of any desired group, artist, etc. 2 Voice commands which are only available in folder mode. For mo...

Voice Command Guide “Refine” This allows you to make your previouscommand more specific. For example, if youasked to search and play all music by acertain artist, you could then say “refinealbum” and choose a specific album from thelist to view. If you then select Play, the systemonly plays music fr...

When you select: You can: Select Source Select and play music from your USB port,auxiliary input jack (line in) or stream musicfrom your Bluetooth-enabled phone.Press OK to select, then scroll to choosefrom: USB: Press OK to access music plugged intoyour USB port. You can also plug in devices tochar...

When you select: You can: Explore USB Explore all supported digital media on yourmedia device connected to the USB port. Youcan only view media content which iscompatible with SYNC; other files saved arenot visible.Press OK to select. Then scroll to exploreindexed media on your flash drive. Similar ...

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

Phone issues Issue Possible Cause(s) Possible Solution(s) I’m having troubleconnecting myphone to SYNC. • This is a phone-dependentfeature, OR • Possible phone malfunction. • Go to the website to review your phone’s compatibility. • Try turning off the device, resetting the device or removingthe dev...

Voice command issues Issue Possible Cause(s) Possible Solution(s) SYNC does notunderstand or iscalling the wrongcontact when Iwant to make acall. You may be usingthe wrong voicecommands, ORYou may not besaying the nameexactly as it issaved, ORContacts in yourphonebook maybe very short andsimilar, or...

INTRODUCTION 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 vehicle...

HOME Press to access your home screen. Depending on your vehicle’soption package and software, your screens may vary in appearance from the screens shown in this section. Your features mayalso be limited depending on your market. Check with your authorizeddealer for availability. Using the Touch-sen...

Cleaning the Touchscreen Display Clean the display with a clean, soft cloth such as one used for cleaningglasses. If dirt or finger prints are still visible, apply a small amount ofalcohol to the cloth. Do not pour or spray alcohol onto the display. Donot use detergent or any type of solvent to clea...

Phone Navigation Climate You can make selections from the menu by using the OK button. Theselection menu expands and you are allowed different options. • Press the up and down arrows to scroll through the modes. • Press the right arrow to enter the mode. • Press the left or right arrows to make adju...

How to Use Voice Commands with Your System Press the voice icon; after the tone, speak your commandclearly. These commands can be said at any time “Cancel” “Exit” “Go back” “List of commands” “Main menu” “Next page” “Previous page” “What can I say?” “Help” What Can I Say To access the available voic...

Voice command list “Navigation list of commands” * “Phone list of commands” “Radio list of commands” “SD card list of commands” “Sirius satellite list of commands” * “Travel link list of commands” * “USB list of commands” “Voice instructions list of commands” “Voice settings list of commands” “Help”...

Phone/Media Candidate Lists: Candidate lists are a list of possible results from your voice commands. The system creates these lists whenit has the same confidence level of several options based on your voicecommand. To access these settings using the touchscreen:1. Press the Menu icon > Settings...

ENTERTAINMENT Your system offers many media options. You can access these optionsusing the touchscreen or voice commands. Browsing Device Content When listening to any type of audio, you can browse through otherdevices without having to change sources. For example, if you arecurrently listening to t...

AM/FM Radio Press the lower left corner of the touchscreen and then selectthe AM or FM tabs. To change between AM and FM presets, just touch the AM or FM tabs. When you select: You can: Presets Save a station by pressing and holding one ofthe memory preset areas. There is a briefmute while the stati...

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

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

“TUNE” “FM” “Preset <#>” “FM <87.9–107.9>” “Help” “FM <87.9-107.9> HD <#>” * * If available. SIRIUS 姞 Satellite Radio (If Activated) Press the lower left corner of the touchscreen, then select theSIRIUS tab. When you select: You can: Presets Save a station by pressing and hol...

Satellite Radio Voice Commands If you are listening to SIRIUS satellite radio, press the voicebutton on the steering wheel controls. When prompted, say anyof the commands in the following chart. If you are not listening to SIRIUS satellite radio, press the voice buttonand, after the tone, say “Siriu...

“TUNE” “SAT 3” “SAT 3 preset <#>” “Help” SIRIUS Satellite Radio Information Note: SIRIUS reserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add or delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particularchannels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. FordMot...

SIRIUS troubleshooting tips Radio Display Condition Possible Action Updating Update of channelprogramming inprogress. None. The processmay take up to threeminutes. Call SIRIUS1–888–539–7474 Satellite service hasbeen deactivated bySIRIUS Satellite Radio. Call SIRIUS at1–888–539–7474 toreactivate or r...

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

USB Port The ports are located either in the centerconsole or behind a small access door in theinstrument panel. To access and play musicfrom your device, press the lower left cornerof the touchscreen. This feature allows you to plug in media playing devices, memory sticks,flash/thumb drives and als...

“BROWSE” “All songs” “Video playlist <name>” * “All TV shows” * “Video podcast <name>” * “All video playlists” * “Help” * These commands are only available in USB mode and are device-dependent. Bluetooth Audio Your system allows you to stream audio over your vehicle’s speakers fromyour c...

Phone Menu Options Press the top left corner on your touchscreen to select from thefollowing options: When you select: You can: Phone Access the on-screen numerical pad to entera number and place a call.During an active call, you can also choose tomute the call, put it on hold, activate privacy(retu...

When you select: You can: Messaging Send text messages using your touchscreen.Refer to Text messaging later in this section. Settings Access various phone settings such asBluetooth on or off, Manage Your Phone Bookand more. Refer to Phone settings later in this section. Text Messaging Note: Download...

You can then preview the message and verify the recipient as wells asupdate the message list and send it to a connected device (i.e. USBdrive). Pre-defined text message options I’ll call you back in a few minutes. I just left, I’ll be there soon. Can you give me a call? I’m on my way. I’m running a ...

Phone Settings Press Phone > Settings, then select from the following settings: If you select: You can: Bluetooth Devices Connect, disconnect, add or delete a device, aswell as save it as a favorite. Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth on or off. Do Not Disturb Have all calls go directly to your voice mail ...

SYNC Services Voice Commands When a route has been downloaded (non-navigation systems),press the voice button on the steering wheel controls. Whenprompted, say any of the following commands: “SERVICES” “Cancel route” “Navigation voice off” “Navigation voice on” “Next turn” “Route status” “Route summ...

Press the information button and then select Travel Link, thenchoose from any of the following services: When you select: You can: Traffic On Route Identify traffic incidents on your route, nearbyyour vehicle’s current location or near any ofyour favorite places (if programmed). Traffic Nearby Fuel ...

Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, U.S. Only) WARNING: Always follow scheduled maintenance instructions, regularly inspect your vehicle, and seek repair for any damage or problem you suspect. Vehicle Health Report supplements, but cannotreplace, normal maintenance and vehicle inspection. Vehicle He...

Making a Report To run a report by touchscreen, touch the information button >Apps > Vehicle Health Report. To run a report by voice command, press the voice button onthe steering wheel and, when prompted, say “Vehicle HealthReport”. Vehicle Health Report Privacy Notice When you run a Vehicle ...

Display You can make adjustments to the touchscreen display through thetouchscreen or by pressing the voice button on your steering wheelcontrols and when prompted, say “Display settings”. To access and make adjustments using the touchscreen, press the Menuicon > Display. Brightness allows you to...

Vehicle Press the Menu icon > Vehicle to access settings for: • Active Park Assist • Ambient Lighting • Vehicle Health Report • Door Keypad Code • Rear View Camera • Enable Valet Mode Active Park Assist (If Equipped) When activated, your system displays directions for you regarding theactive park...

Enable Valet Mode Note: If you are locked out and need to reset the PIN, you can enter 3681 and the system unlocks. Valet mode allows you to lock the system so that none of yourinformation on the system can be accessed until it is unlocked with thecorrect PIN.1. Press the Menu icon > Vehicle >...

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

Media Player Press the Menu icon > Settings > Media Player, then select from thefollowing: Media Player Autoplay With this feature on, the system automaticallyswitches to the media source upon initialconnection and you can listen to music whichhas already been randomly indexed duringthe indexi...

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

Wireless & Internet Your system has a Wi-Fi feature which creates a wireless network withinyour vehicle, thereby allowing other devices (i.e. personal computers orphones) in your vehicle to speak to each other, share files, play games,etc. Using this Wi-Fi feature, everyone in your vehicle can a...

Wireless & Internet USB MobileBroadband Instead of using wi-fi, your system can alsouse a USB mobile broadband connection toaccess the internet. (You must activate yourmobile broadband device on your PC prior toconnecting it to the system.) This screenallows you to set up what is your typical ar...

Help Press the Menu icon > Settings > Help, then select from the following: Help Where Am I? View the vehicle’s current location, if yourvehicle is equipped with navigation. If yourvehicle is not equipped with navigation,nothing is displayed. System Information View the following information: ...

TOUCHSCREEN CLIMATE CONTROLS Depending on your vehicle line and option package, yourclimate screen may look different than what is shown here. A. Power: Touch to turn the system on and off. Outside air cannot enter the vehicle when the system is off. B. Passenger settings: • Touch DUAL to turn on th...

* If you have said “Temperature”, you can say any of the commands in the following “Temperature” chart. “TEMPERATURE” “High” “Low” “<15.5–29.5> degrees” “<60–85> degrees” “Help” NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Note: The navigation SD card must be in the SD card slot to operate the naviga...

Within these main categories, there are subcategories which containmore listings: Subcategories Restaurant Golf Parking Home & Garden Personal Care Services Automobile Dealership Govt. Office Public Transit Education To expand these listings, press the + in front of the POI listing. The system a...

This screen displays the POI icon such as: Hotel Coffeehouse Food & Drink Nightlife Attraction This icon appears when your selection exists in multiplecategories within the system. When you are viewing additional information for hotels, cityseekr willalso tell you if the hotel has certain servic...

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

“DESTINATION” “<nametag>” “<POI category>” “Favorites” “Home” “Intersection” “Nearest <POI category>” “Nearest POI” “Play nametags” “POI category” “Previous destination” “Street address” “Help” “NAVIGATION” “Destination” * “Zoom city” “Zoom country” “Zoom in minimum” “Zoom out maxi...

GENERAL INFORMATION SYNC 姞 End User License Agreement (EULA) • You have acquired a device (“DEVICE”) that includes software licensed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY from an affiliate of MicrosoftCorporation (“MS”). Those installed software products of MS origin, aswell as associated media, printed materials, ...

SOFTWARE’s ability to use WMDRM to play or copy protectedcontent. This action does not affect unprotected content. When yourDEVICE downloads licenses for protected content, you agree thatMicrosoft may include a revocation list with the licenses. Contentowners may require you to upgrade the SOFTWARE ...

property rights in and to the content which may be accessed through useof the SOFTWARE is the property of the respective content owner andmay be protected by applicable copyright or other intellectual propertylaws and treaties. This EULA grants you no rights to use such content.All rights not specif...

End user notice Microsoft 姞 Windows 姞 Mobile for Automotive Important Safety Information This system Ford SYNC™ contains software that is licensed toManufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY by an affiliate of MicrosoftCorporation pursuant to a license agreement. Any removal, reproduction,reverse engineering ...

Software. TeleNav also does not warrant the accuracy of the map orother data used for the TeleNav Software. Such data may not alwaysreflect reality due to, among other things, road closures, construction,weather, new roads and other changing conditions. You are responsiblefor the entire risk arising...

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

INABILITY TO USE THIS DATA, ANY DEFECT IN THIS DATA, OR THEBREACH OF THESE TERMS OR CONDITIONS, WHETHER IN ANACTION IN CONTRACT OR TORT OR BASED ON A WARRANTY, EVENIF NT OR ITS LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THEPOSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some States, Territories andCountries do not allow certain l...

furnished shall be marked and embedded as appropriate with thefollowing “Notice of Use”, and be treated in accordance with such Notice: NOTICE OF USE CONTRACTOR (MANUFACTURER/ SUPPLIER) NAME: NAVTEQ CONTRACTOR (MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER) ADDRESS: 425 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60606. This Data is...

911 Assist™ ......................438, 511 A ABS (see Brakes) .....................228 Accessing and using yourUSB port ....................................491 Accessing call history/phonebook during active call .............428 Accessing your calendar ..........511 Accessing your media menufeatures...