Ford 2013 F-550 v.2- User Manual

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

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

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

Using your vehicle as a stationary power source (PTO) Refer to the Driving Hints chapter for more information and guidelines for operating a vehicle equipped with an aftermarket power take-offsystem. MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Using mobile communications equipment is becoming increasinglyimport...

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

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, orage Recommendedrestraint type Infantsortoddlers Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg)or less (generally age four oryounger). Use a child safety seat(sometimes calledan infant carrier,convertible seat,or toddler seat). Smallch...

CHILD SEATS Use a child safety seat (sometimescalled an infant carrier, convertibleseat, or toddler seat) for infants,toddlers or children weighing40 pounds (18 kilograms) or less(generally age four or younger). CHILD SEAT POSITIONING WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVE...

WARNING: Always restrain an unoccupied child seat or booster seat. These objects may become projectiles in a crash 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 reduc...

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 crash. Use a belt-positioning booster seat for children who have o...

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,a backless booster seat may place your child’s head (as measured atthe tops of the ears) above the top of the...

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

Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child PassengerSafety Technician to make certain the child restraint is properly installed.In Canada, check with your local St. John Ambulance office for referralto a Child Passenger Safety Technician. Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATC...

Tether Strap Attachment 1. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat. For vehicles with adjustable head restraints, route the tether strap underthe head restraint and between the head restraint posts, otherwise routethe tether strap over the top of the seat back. If the top ...

If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child beinginjured in a crash greatly increases. If your child restraint system is equipped with a tether strap, and thechild restraint manufacturer recommends its use, Ford also recommendsits use. Tether Strap Attachment (Rear SuperCab Only...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seat back 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 t...

FASTENING THE SAFETY BELTS The front outboard and rear safety restraints in your 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 i...

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

Safety Belt Extension Assembly WARNING: Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso. If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, you can obtain asafety belt extension assembly from an authorized dealer. Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier ...

3. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times at a moderate speed,ending with the safety belt in the unbuckled state. • After Step 3 is complete, the safety belt warning light will be turnedon for three seconds. 4. Within seven seconds of the light turning on, buckle then unbuckle thesafety be...

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 your vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even wh...

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

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

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

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

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

1. Insert the ignition key, turn theswitch off and hold in off whileremoving the key.2. When the ignition is turned on,the pass airbag off light illuminatesbriefly, momentarily shuts off andthen turns back on. This indicatesthat the passenger airbag isdeactivated. Turning the Passenger Airbag Back O...

The passenger airbag remains off until you turn it back on. 1. Insert the ignition key and turnthe ignition on. 2. The pass airbag off light willbriefly illuminate when the ignitionis turned to on. This indicates thatthe passenger airbag is operational. The passenger side airbag should always be ON ...

NHTSA Deactivation Criteria (Excluding Canada) WARNING: This vehicle has special energy management safety belts for the driver and right front passenger. These particular belts are specifically designed to work with airbags to help reduce therisk of injury in a collision. The energy management safet...

• the child has a medical condition that, according to the child’sphysician, makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat sothat the driver can monitor the child’s condition. 3. Medical condition: A passenger has a medical condition that, according to his or her physician: • poses a sp...

The side airbags are located on the outboard side of the seat backs ofthe front seats. In certain lateral crashes, the airbag on the side affectedby the crash will be inflated. The airbag was designed to inflate betweenthe door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection providedoccupants i...

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

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

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

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

Car Finder Press the button twice within three seconds. The horn will soundand the turn signals will flash. We recommend you use thismethod to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm. Sounding a Panic Alarm Press the button to activate the alarm. Press the button againor switch the ig...

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

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION MyKey allows you to program keys with restricted driving modes topromote good driving habits. Program all but one of the keys to activatethe restricted modes. The remaining unprogrammed key is referred to asan administrator key or an admin key which can be used to: • create a...

Optional Settings You can configure these settings while programming a MyKey or changethem while using an admin key: • 80 mph (130 km/h) vehicle speed limit. Drivers receive visualwarnings and an audible tone when they reach 80 mph (130 km/h). • 45, 55 or 65 mph (75, 90, or 105 km/h) vehicle speed w...

3. From the main menu within the information display, use the right arrow key > or OK to select SETTING and then MYKEY . 4. Press > or OK to select CREATE MYKEY . 5. Hold OK as prompted until you see MARK THIS KEY AS RESTRICTED in the information display screen. The key is successfully program...

MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING Condition Potential Causes I cannot program a key. • The key in the ignition does not have admin privileges. • The key in the ignition is the only admin key (there always has to be at least one admin key). • The intelligent access key is not in the backup slot (vehicles with pu...

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

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

SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD (IF EQUIPPED) You can use the keyless entrykeypad to lock or unlock the doorswithout using a key. The keypad can be operated with the factory-set 5-digit entry code;this code is located on the owner’s wallet card in the glove box and isavailable from your authorized ...

Erasing a Personal Code 1. Enter the factory-set 5-digit code.2. Press and release the 1 • 2 on the keypad within five seconds. 3. Press and hold the 1 • 2 for two seconds. This must be done within five seconds of completing Step 2.All personal codes are now erased and only the factory-set 5-digit c...

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. See Sitting in the Correct Position in the Seats chapter. 1. Unlock the steering column. 2. Adjust the steering wheel to thedesired positi...

Media Press the media button repeatedly to scroll through available audio modes. Seek, Next or Previous Press the seek button to: • tune the radio to the next or previous stored preset • play the next or previous track. Press and hold the seek button to: • tune the radio to the next station up or do...

INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL Type 1 Type 2 See the Information Displays chapter. HEATED STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED) See the MyFord Touch chapter. SETUP INFO RESET OK 82 Steering Wheel 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, December 2012USA (fus)

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

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

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

AUTOLAMPS (IF EQUIPPED) The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe exterior lights normallycontrolled by the headlamp control. • To turn autolamps on, rotate thecontrol to the fourth position. • To turn autolamps off, rotate thecontrol to the first, second, orthird po...

INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel and all applicable litcomponents in the vehicle duringheadlamp and parking lamp operation. • Tap the top or bottom of thecontrol to brighten/dim allinterior lit componentsincrementally, or • Press and hold at the first po...

FRONT FOG LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED) The headlamp control also operatesthe fog lamps. The fog lamps can beturned on only when the headlampcontrol is in the parking lamp(second) position, headlamps on(third) position, or autolamp(fourth) position, and the highbeams are not turned on. Pull headlamp control t...

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

Bounce-Back (One-Touch Up or Down Windows Only) The window will stop automatically while closing and reverse somedistance if there is an obstacle in the way. Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature WARNING: When you override the bounce-back feature the window will not reverse if it detects an obstacle. T...

Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors Push the mirror toward the door window glass. Make sure that you fullyengage the mirror in its support when returning it to its original position. Power-Folding Mirrors (If Equipped) Note: Activating the mirrors 10 or more times within one minute, or repeated folding and u...

Telescoping Mirrors (If Equipped) This feature allows the mirror toextend approximately 3 inches(75 millimeters). It is especiallyuseful when towing a trailer. Themirrors can be manually pulled outor pushed in to the desired position. PowerScope® Power Telescoping Mirrors (If Equipped) This feature ...

Auto-Dimming Mirror (If Equipped) Note: Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the mirror. Mirror performance may be affected. A rear center passenger or raisedrear center head restraint may also block light from reaching the sensor. The mirror will dim automatically to reduce glare when ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• TIMER: Displays the trip elapsed drive time. Press and release RESETto pause the timer. Press and hold RESET to reset the timer. • TBC GAIN (if equipped): Displays the level of trailer brake gain or ifthe trailer is not connected. • EXHAUST FILTER (Diesel only): For more information, refer to the ...

• RESET FOR CALIBRATION (if equipped): This feature calibrates thecompass. The compass reading may be affected when you drive near largebuildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna.Magnetic or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle mayalso affect compass accuracy. If th...

3. The compass is now calibrated. • RESET FOR REMOTE START (if equipped) • REAR PARK AID (if equipped): This feature sounds a warning tone towarn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper, and functions onlywhen R (Reverse) gear is selected. • TBC MODE (if equipped): Allows you to choose the trai...

• Fuel Economy • Truck Apps (If Equipped) • Settings • Information Gauge Mode Use the arrow buttons to choose between the following gaugeoptions. Gauge Mode Gauges Detail Engine Oil Temperature (Diesel only) Transmission Temperature Compass The compass orientation can bechanged between fixed north o...

Trip A/ B Use the arrow buttons to choose between the following tripoptions. Trip A/ B Trip time Trip distance Fuel used Avg MPG (L/100km) Odometer Press OK to pause the Trip A or B screen/press again to un-pause.Press and hold OK to reset the currently displayed trip information. • Trip time: shows...

• Average MPG: shows the average fuel usage based on time. See FuelHist. to change the time interval. Press and hold OK to reset thisvalue. Truck Apps In this mode, off-road information depicted with graphics andtrailer towing application options are available. Note: Some items are optional and may ...

Settings In this mode, you can configure different driver setting choices. Note: Some items are optional and may not appear. Settings Driver Assist Rear Park Aid On/Off Rear VideoCamera Camera Delay On/Off Trailer BrakeMode Electric or Elect. Over Hydraulic Trailer SwayControl On/Off 116 Information...

Compass (if equipped): Determine which magnetic zone youare in for your geographic locationby referring to the zone map. Settings (cont’d) MyKey Create MyKey Hold OK to create MyKey AdvanceTrac Always On / Selectable MAX Speed 80 MPH (130 km/h) or Off Speed Warning 45, 55 or 65 MPH (75, 90 or105 km/...

Information System Check Some items will only display during a system checkif a problem has been detected. If an issue exists onone of the monitored systems, the number ofwarnings that need immediate attention will displayin red and the number of informational warnings willdisplay in amber. Use the ...

AdvanceTrac® / Traction Control Messages Action / Description TRACTIONCONTROL OFF Displayed when the traction control has beendisabled by the driver. Refer to the Traction Control chapter for more information. Alarm/Security Messages Action / Description TO STOP ALARMSTART VEHICLE Displayed when the...

Diesel Messages Action / Description CHECK COOLANTADDITIVE Displayed when the coolant additive needs tobe checked. Refer to your diesel supplementfor more information. CLEANINGEXHAUST FILTER Displayed when the vehicle has entered thecleaning mode. Various engine actions willraise the exhaust tempera...

Diesel Messages Action / Description STOP SAFELY NOW Displayed and a chime sounds when thevehicle exhaust system temperature exceedsintended operating range. If this warningoccurs, engine power is reduced and theengine will shut down when the vehicle speedis below 3 mph (5 km/h). Stop the vehicle as...

Diesel Messages Action / Description FUEL FILTERCHANGEREQUIRED Displayed when a fuel filter change isrequired. Refer to the scheduled maintenance information. REDUCED ENGINEPOWER Displayed approximately two hours after theDRIVE TO CLEAN EXHAUST SYSTEM messagehas displayed and the vehicle operator ha...

Door Messages Action / Description X DOOR AJAR Displayed when the corresponding door is notcompletely closed. Drivetrain Messages Action / Description LOCKINGDIFFERENTIALENGAGED/DISENGAGED Displayed when the electronic lockingdifferential is engaged. LOCKINGDIFFERENTIALDISENGAGED Displayed when the ...

Maintenance Messages Action / Description SERVICE POWERSTEERING The power steering system has detected acondition that requires service. See yourauthorized dealer. SERVICE POWERSTEERING NOW The power steering system has detected acondition within the power steering systemthat requires service immedi...

MyKey® Messages Action / Description BUCKLE UP TOUNMUTE AUDIO Displayed when a MyKey® is in use andBelt-Minder® is activated. MYKEY COULD NOTPROGRAM Displayed when an attempt is made to programa spare key using two existing MyKeys. Park Aid Messages Action / Description CHECK REAR PARKAID Displayed ...

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

Trailer Messages Action / Description TRAILER BRAKEMODULE FAULT Displayed and accompanied by a single chime,in response to faults sensed by the TBC. Referto the Towing chapter for more information. TRAILERCONNECTED Displayed when a correct trailer connection(a trailer with electric trailer brakes) i...

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

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

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

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

MEDIA HUB (IF EQUIPPED) The media hub is located in a compartment on top of the instrument panel.Push down on the top of the compartment to access the media hub. A. A/V inputs B. SD card slot C. USB ports For more information, see the MyFord Touch chapter. SATELLITE RADIO INFORMATION (IF EQUIPPED) S...

Potential satellite radio reception issues Satellite radio signalinterference Your display may show ACQUIRING . . . toindicate the interference and the audiosystem may mute. SIRIUS Satellite Radio Service Note: SIRIUS reserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add or delete programming in...

Troubleshooting Radio display Condition Possible action Acquiring Radio requires morethan two seconds toproduce audio for theselected channel. No action required. Thismessage should disappearshortly. Sat Fault/SIRIUS systemfailure There is an internalmodule or systemfailure present. If this message ...

MANUAL CLIMATE SYSTEM A. Defrost: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vents. This setting can also be used to defog and clear thewindshield of a thin covering of ice. B. Rear defrost and heated mirrors: Turns the heated rear window and heated mirrors off and on. See H...

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

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

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

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 heated mirrors are notautomatically turned on. In cold weather, maximum heat is provided in floor/defrost mod...

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

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

Tilting Head Restraints (If Equipped) The front head restraints may have a tilting feature for extra comfort.To tilt the head restraint, do the following: 1. Adjust the seat back to an upright driving orriding position. 2. Tilt the head restraint forward by gently pullingthe top of the head restrain...

Recline Adjustment Manual Lumbar (If Equipped) The lumbar support control islocated on the outboard side of theseat. Turn the control to adjust yoursupport. Seats 159 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, December 2012USA (fus)

MEMORY FUNCTION (IF EQUIPPED) This system allows automatic positioning of the driver seat, powermirrors, and adjustable pedals to two programmable positions. The memory control is located on the driver’s door. • To program position 1, move the memory features to thedesired positions using the associ...

Folding up the Rear Seat Cushion 1. Pull the control to release the seat cushion.2. Rotate the seat cushion up until it locks into the vertical storage position. Returning the Seat to the Seating Position WARNING: Make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped underneath the seat cushion before...

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

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

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

7. When the garage door moves, release the button within one second.When the button is released, the LED lamp will flash slowly. 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 hel...

4. Press and hold the HomeLink button you programmed for fiveseconds, then release. You may need to do this twice to activate thedoor. If your garage door does not operate, watch the HomeLinkindicator light. If the indicator light stays on, the programming is complete. Press andrelease the programme...

Erasing the Function Button Codes Note: You cannot erase individual buttons. 1. Press and hold the outer two functionbuttons simultaneously for approximately20 seconds until the indicator lights abovethe buttons flash rapidly. 2. When the indicator lights flash, releasethe buttons. The codes for all...

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

Locations Power points may be found: • on the instrument panel (two locations). • inside the center console storage compartment (if equipped). • on the rear of the center console (if equipped). • inside the 20-percent front seat console (if equipped). • inside the rear under seat storage compartment...

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

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

Cold Weather Starting (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only) The starting characteristics of all grades of E-85 ethanol make itunsuitable for use when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C).Consult your fuel distributor for the availability of winter grade ethanol.As the outside temperature approaches f...

Important Ventilating Information If you stop your vehicle and leave the engine idling for long periods oftime, we recommend that you do one of the following: • Open the windows at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters). • Set your climate control to outside air. ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: F...

• Make sure that when in operation, the extension cord plug and theheater cord plug connections are free and clear of water. This couldcause an electric shock or fire. • Make sure your vehicle is parked in a clean area, clear ofcombustibles. • Make sure the heater, heater cord and extension cord are...

IMPORTANT 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 the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops befor...

Pure ethanol is the alcohol which is the intoxicating agent in liquor, beerand wine. It is distilled from the fermentation of plants such as fieldcorn and sugar cane. When ethanol is produced for use in motor fuels,a small amount of gasoline is added to make it unfit for beverage use.The resulting e...

• Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while filling. • DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fillposition. Fuel Filler Cap WARNING: The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait u...

Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (cityor highway). This provides an accurate estimate of the vehicle’s fueleconomy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping recordsduring summer and winter show how temperature impacts fuel economy.In general, lower te...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Understanding the Shift Positions of the 5–Speed AutomaticTransmission (If Equipped) WARNING: Do not use the tow/haul feature when driving in icy or slippery conditions as the increased engine braking can cause the rear wheels to slide and the vehicle to swing around...

D (Overdrive) with Tow/Haul Off D (Overdrive) with tow/haul off is the normal driving position for thebest fuel economy. The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts anddownshifts through gears one through five. D (Overdrive) with Tow/Haul On The tow/haul feature improves transmission operation ...

2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slippery roads or to provide additionalengine braking on downgrades. 1 (First) • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever. • The transmission will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; itwill downshift to a lower gea...

Forced downshifts • Allowed in D (Overdrive). • Press the accelerator to the floor. • Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear. Understanding your SelectShift Automatic® transmission This vehicle is equipped with a SelectShift Automatic™ transmissiongearshift lever. SelectShift Automatic™ t...

Recommended shift speeds Upshift according to the following chart: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) Shift from: Gasoline engines Diesel engines 1 – 2 15 mph (24 km/h) 12 mph (19 km/h) 2 – 3 25 mph (40 km/h) 19 mph (31 km/h) 3 – 4 40 mph (64 km/h) 26 mph (42 km/h) 4 – 5 ...

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

6. Remove the three fastenersunder the column that secure thelower shroud half to the column. 7. Pull the lock lever into the fullunlocked position and remove thelower shroud cover by pulling thelever handle through the slot in thecover. 8. Apply the brake and move the gearshift lever into N (Neutra...

Note: Auto-manual hub locks can be manually overridden by rotating the hub lock control from AUTO to LOCK. For proper operation, make surethat each hub is fully engaged andthat both hub locks are set to thesame position (both set to LOCK orboth set to AUTO). To engageLOCK, turn the hub lockscomplete...

4X4 LOW - Continuously illuminates when 4L is selected. CHECK 4X4 - Displays when a 4X4 fault is present. Using a Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4wd system (if equipped) Note: High shift efforts may be encountered when attempting to shift into and out of 4x4 modes. It is recommended to allow the vehicl...

Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system (If Equipped) 2H (2WD) - For general on-road driving. Sends power to the rearwheels only and should be usedfor street and highway driving.Provides optimal smoothness andfuel economy at high speeds. 4H (4X4 HIGH) - Used for extra traction such as in sn...

How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles WARNING: Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drivevehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passe...

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

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

System indicator lights and messages WARNING: If a failure has been detected within the Traction Control System, the stability control light will illuminate steadily. Verify that the Traction Control System was not manually disabledusing the stability control button. If the stability control light s...

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

The AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™ system helps you keepcontrol of your vehicle when on a slippery surface. The electronic stabilitycontrol portion of the system helps avoid skids and lateral slides and rollstability control helps avoid a vehicle rollover. The traction control systemhelps...

Hill descent control (if equipped) Hill descent control allows the driver to set and maintain vehicle speedwhile descending steep grades in various surface conditions. WARNING: Hill descent control cannot control descent in all surface conditions and circumstances, such as ice or extremely steep gra...

Enabling hill descent control and setting the descent speed 1. Press and release the hill descent button locatedon the instrument panel. A light in the cluster willilluminate and chime will sound when this feature isactivated. 2. To increase descent speed, press the accelerator pedal until thedesire...

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

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

REAR VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: The rear view camera system is a reverse aid supplement device that still requires the driver to use it in conjunction with the interior and exterior mirrors for maximum coverage. WARNING: Objects that are close to either corner of the bumper or under t...

2. Centerline: Helps align the center of the vehicle with an object (i.e. a trailer). Note: If the image comes on while the transmission is not in R (Reverse), have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. Note: When towing, the camera only sees what is being towed behind the vehicle. This mi...

Always use caution while reversing. Objects in the red zone are closestto your vehicle and objects in the green zone are further away. Objectsare getting closer to your vehicle as they move from the green zone tothe yellow or red zones. Use the side view mirrors and rear view mirrorto get better cov...

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

Steering To help prevent damage to the power steering system: • Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until itstops) for more than three to five seconds when the engine is running. • Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level(below the MIN mark on t...

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

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

• Example only: WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structuraldamage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personalinjury. 244 Load Carrying 20...

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

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

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

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

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

TRAILER SWAY CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) Note: This feature does not prevent trailer sway, but reduces it once it begins. Note: This feature cannot stop all trailers from swaying. Note: In some cases, if vehicle speed is too high, the system may turn on multiple times, gradually reducing vehicle speed. Th...

ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS Follow these guidelines for safe towing: • Do not tow a trailer until you drive your vehicle at least 1000 miles(1600 kilometers). • Consult your local motor vehicle laws for towing a trailer. • See the instructions included with towing accessories for the properinstallation ...

3. Securely attach the loaded trailer to your vehicle without the weight-distributing bars connected. 4. Measure the height to the top of your vehicle’s front wheel opening on the fender a second time. This is H2. 5. Install and adjust the tension in the weight-distributing bars so that the height o...

Shorter pick-up boxes, such as a 6 1 ⁄ 2 -foot box on the F-250 and F-350, provide less clearance between the cab and the fifth-wheel andgooseneck trailer compared to longer box pick-ups, such as an 8–footbox on the F-250 and F-350. When selecting a trailer and tow vehicle, itis critical to check th...

Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If Equipped) WARNING: The Ford TBC has been verified to be compatible with trailers having electric-actuated drum brakes (one to four axles) and some electric-over-hydraulic (EOH) brakes. It will not activatehydraulic surge-style trailer brakes. It is the respons...

• TBC GAIN = XX.X OUTPUT = / / / / / /: Displays when you push your vehicle’s brake pedal, or upon use of the manual control. Barindicators illuminate in the information display to indicate the amountof power going to the trailer brakes relative to the brake pedal ormanual control input. One bar ind...

The gain should be set to provide the maximum trailer braking assistancewhile making sure the trailer wheels do not lock when using the brakes.Locked trailer wheels may lead to trailer instability.1. Make sure the trailer brakes are in good working condition, functioning normally and properly adjust...

Trailer Lamps WARNING: Never connect any trailer lamp wiring to the vehicle’s tail lamp wiring; this may damage the electrical system resulting in a fire. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible forassistance in proper trailer tow wiring installation. Additional electricalequipment may be r...

• If your transmission is equipped with the Tow/Haul feature, use thiswhen towing. This provides engine braking and helps eliminateexcessive transmission shifting for optimum fuel economy andtransmission cooling. • If your vehicle is equipped with AdvanceTrac™ with RSC, this systemmay turn on during...

Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter vehicle components: • Causing internal damage to the components. • Affecting driveability, emissions, and reliability. Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime the rear axle submerges inwater. Water may have contaminated the rear axle lubricant, which d...

• Make sure the stuck vehicle is not loaded heavier than its grossvehicle weight rating specified on the certification label. • Always align the tow vehicle and stuck vehicle in a straight line(within 10 degrees). • Keep bystanders to the sides of the vehicle, at a distance of at least twice the len...

We recommend the use of a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipmentto tow your vehicle. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Companyhas not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. Vehicle damage mayoccur if towed incorrectly, or by any other means. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for...

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

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

• Carry unnecessary weight (approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost forevery 400 pounds [180 kilograms] of weight carried). • Add particular accessories to your vehicle (e.g.; bug deflectors,rollbars or light bars, running boards, ski racks). • Drive with the wheels out of alignment. Conditions • Hea...

If driving through deep or standingwater is unavoidable, proceed veryslowly. Never drive through waterthat is higher than the bottom ofthe hubs (for trucks) or the bottomof the wheel rims (for cars). Once through the water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stopthe vehicle as effectively as d...

WARNING (Continued) • Never place floor mats or any other covering in the vehicle footwellthat cannot be properly secured to prevent them from moving andinterfering with the pedals or the ability to control the vehicle. • Never place floor mats or any other covering on top of alreadyinstalled floor ...

• The Total Accessory Reserve Capacity (TARC) is shown on the lowerright side of the vehicle’s Safety Compliance Certification Label. Thisapplies to Ford-completed vehicles of 10,000 pounds (4,536 kilograms)GVWR or less. This is the weight of permanently-attached auxiliaryequipment, such as snowplow...

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

Transmission operation while plowing WARNING: Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (55 km/h). The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. Operate the vehicle with the transmission in D (Drive with Overdrive) and tow/haul off. • Shift transfer case to 4L (4WD Low) when plowing in small a...

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

HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL Note: The hazard warning flashers will operate when the ignition is in any position or if the key is not in the ignition. If used when the engineis not running, the battery will lose charge. As a result, there may beinsufficient power to restart your engine. In some models, th...

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

Removing the Jumper Cables Note: In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected. 1. Remove the jumper cable fromthe ground metal surface. 2. Remove the jumper cable on thenega...

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel The fuse panel is located in thepassenger’s footwell. Remove thepanel cover to access the fuses. To remove the fuse panel cover, pullthe panel toward you. When theclips of the panel disengage, let thepanel fall easily. To remove a fuse, use the fuse puller tool provi...

Fuse or relay location Fuse amp rating Protected circuits 48 30A Circuit Breaker Power windows switch, Powerrear sliding window switch 49 Relay Delayed accessory UPFITTER CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) The upfitter option packageprovides four switches, mounted inthe center of the instrument panel.These swit...

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

Working with the Engine Off 1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Turn off the engine and remove the key (if equipped). 3. Block the wheels. Working with the Engine On WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage or personal burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air cleaner ...

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK A. – MIN B. – MAX ENGINE OIL CHECK Note: For diesel engine information, refer to the diesel supplement. Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil. 1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Turn the engine off an...

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

Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. The level may extend beyond the MAX mark. If the level is at the MIN mark, add coolant immediately. Note: Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use engine coolant/antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specifiedfunction and vehicle loca...

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

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

You may notice a reduction in the vehicle’s speed caused by reducedengine power. Your vehicle has been designed to enter this mode ifcertain high temperature/high load conditions take place in order tomanage the engine’s fluid temperatures. The amount of speed reductionwill depend on the vehicle loa...

Low Fluid Level Type A Type B Do not drive the vehicle if there is no indication of fluid on the dipstickand the ambient temperature is above 50°F (10°C). Correct Fluid Level For vehicles equipped with 5-speed transmissions, the fluid should bechecked at normal operating temperature 150°F-170°F (66°...

BRAKE FLUID CHECK Fluid levels between the MIN and MAX lines are within the normaloperating range; there is no need to add fluid. If the fluid levels areoutside of the normal operating range, the performance of the systemcould be compromised; seek service from your authorized dealerimmediately. POWE...

WASHER FLUID CHECK WARNING: If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40°F (5°C), use washer fluid with antifreeze protection. Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather couldresult in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury oraccident. Add flui...

3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. 4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 6. Release the parking brake. With your foot on the brake pedal and withthe A/C on, put the vehicle in D (Dri...

Battery Management System (If Equipped) The battery management system (BMS) monitors battery conditionsand takes actions to extend battery life. If excessive battery drain isdetected, the system may temporarily disable certain electrical featuresto protect the battery. Those electrical accessories a...

CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES 1. To remove the wiper blade,pull the wiper arm away from thevehicle. Pry open the lock cover (A)with your thumb to release theblade. 2. Press the retaining clip todisengage the wiper blade, then pullthe wiper blade down (C) towardthe windshield to remove it fromthe arm. 3....

AIR FILTER CHECK Refer to Scheduled Maintenance Information for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element. When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft® air filterelement listed. Refer to the Motorcraft® Part Numbers . The following procedure is for vehicles equi...

4. On the wall or screen you willobserve a light pattern with a distincthorizontal edge towards the right.If this edge is not at the horizontalreference line, the beam will need tobe adjusted so the edge is at thesame height as the horizontalreference line. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster oneach hea...

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

Replacing Front Clearance and Identification Lamp Bulbs(If Equipped) 1. Make sure the headlamps are off. 2. Remove the screw and lens fromthe lamp assembly. 3. Pull the bulb straight out of thesocket. Install the bulb(s) in reverse order. Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (If Equipped) 1. Make sure the headl...

Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Reverse Lamp Bulbs (Chassis Cabs only)(If Equipped) 1. Make sure the headlamps are off. 2. Remove the four screws and thelamp lens from lamp assembly. 3. Carefully pull the bulb straightout of the socket and push in thenew bulb. Replacing Cargo Lamp and High-mount Brake Lam...

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

If a staining liquid like coffee or juice has been spilled on the instrumentpanel or on interior trim surfaces, clean as follows: 1. Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean, white, cotton cloth. 2. Wipe the surface with a damp, clean, white, cotton cloth. For morethorough cleaning, use a mild soap and ...

Low gloss paint area The low gloss area of the instrument panel’s upper dash should becleaned with mild, soapy water and a soft, damp cloth, then dried with aclean, dry cloth. When cleaning the low gloss areas: • Do not use paper towels or newspaper. • Do not use silicone or Teflon® (PTFE)-based pro...

Cleaning For dirt, use a vacuum cleaner then use a clean, damp cloth or softbrush. For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth. For morethorough cleaning, wipe the surface with a mild soap and water solution. • Clean spills as quickly as possible. • Test any cleaner or stain remov...

CLEANING THE ALLOY WHEELS Note: Do not use chrome cleaner, metal cleaner or polish on wheels and wheel covers. Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paintfinish. In order to maintain their shine: • Clean weekly with Motorcraft® Wheel and Tire Cleaner. Heavy dirtand brake dust ...

Battery • Check and recharge as necessary. Keep connections clean. • If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days without recharging thebattery, it may be advisable to disconnect the battery cables to ensurebattery charge is maintained for quick starting. Note: If battery cables are disconnected, i...

Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of thetire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified governmenttest course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear 1 1 ⁄ 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performanc...

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. This informationidentifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and alsoprovides a U.S. DOT Tire Identifi...

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’s manual. If not, contact a local tire dealer. Note: You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law. G. H: Ind...

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

Information on T Type Tires T type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of P typetires. 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 to thi...

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

Note: Do not reduce tire pressure to change the ride characteristics of the vehicle. If you do not maintain the inflation pressure at the levelsspecified by Ford, your vehicle may experience a condition known asshimmy. Shimmy is a severe vibration and oscillation in the steeringwheel after the vehic...

WARNING: Stay out of the trajectory (1) as indicated in the illustration. Inspecting Your Tires and Wheel Valve Stems Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear andremove objects such as stones, nails or glass that may be wedged in thetread grooves. Check the tire and valve st...

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

Damage Periodically inspect the tire treads and sidewalls for damage (such asbulges in the tread or sidewalls, cracks in the tread groove and separationin the tread or sidewall). If damage is observed or suspected, have the tireinspected by a tire professional. Tires can be damaged during off-road u...

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

Important: Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are replaced on your vehicle. The two front tires or two rear tires should generally be replaced as a pair. The tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels are not designed to beused in aftermarket wheels. The use of wheels or ...

Tire and Wheel Alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of yourvehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires. If yourvehicle seems to pull to one side when you are driving, the wheels maybe out of alignment. Have an authorized dealer check the wheelali...

USING SNOW CHAINS WARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performanceof your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehiclecontrol, vehicl...

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

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

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

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

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

10. Turn the ignition off. If two short horn beeps are heard, the resetprocedure was unsuccessful and must be repeated. If after repeating the procedure and two short beeps are heard when theignition is turned to off, seek assistance from your authorized dealer. 11. Set all four tires to the recomme...

3. Full-size dissimilar spare without label on wheel When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly,do not: • exceed 70 mph (113 km/h). • use more than one dissimilar spare tire and wheel at a time. • use commercial car washing equipment. • use snow chains on the end of the...

Location of the Spare Tire and Tools If your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire, jack and associated tools,refer to the following table for their locations: Tool Location Spare tire (pick-up trucks only) Under the vehicle, just forward ofthe rear bumper Jack Regular cab and Crew Cab:Fastened to f...

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

Installing Dual Rear Wheel Ornaments 1. Align the ornament with the lugnuts. • (A) is the clip and (B) is the flange. 2. Hold the ornament so that all ofthe retention clips are sitting on theflange of the lug nuts. 3. Use your hand or rubber malletto tap the ornament in a starpattern. There should b...

3. Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing up. 4. Slide the wheel partially under the vehicle and install the retainerthrough the wheel center. Pull on the cable to align the components atthe end of the cable. 5. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the tire is raised to its stowedposi...

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

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

Protecting Your Investment Maintenance is an investment that will pay dividends in the form ofimproved reliability, durability and resale value. To maintain the properperformance of your vehicle and its emission control systems, it isimperative that scheduled maintenance be completed at the designat...

NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG Normal Scheduled Maintenance – 6.2L and 6.8L Engines Only * Every 7500 miles(12000 km) orsix months (whichevercomes first) Change engine oil and filter. Rotate tires ** , inspect tire wear and measure tread depth. Inspect wheels and related components forabnormal...

Additional Maintenance Items Every 30000 miles(48000 km) Replace climate-controlled (heated andcooled) seat filter (if equipped). Replace engine air filter. Every 60000 miles(96000 km) Change automatic transmission fluid and filteron 5–speed transmission. Consult dealer forrequirements. Replace fron...

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 ...

Off-road Operation Inspect frequently,service as required Inspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints,Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings. Replace engine air filter. Every 5000 miles(8000 km) orsix months Change engine oil and filter. Inspect the wheels and related components forabnorm...

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

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

ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD Initial change Six years or 105000 miles (168000 km)(whichever comes first) After initial change Every three years or 45000 miles (72000 km) Engine Coolant Change Log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C O...

GENERAL INFORMATION Make sure you review your device’s manual before using it with SYNC. Support The SYNC support team is available to help you with any questions youcannot answer on your own. Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-8:00pm EST In the United States, call: 1–888–270–1055 In Canada, call: 1–800–565–36...

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

System Interaction and Feedback The system provides feedback through audible tones, prompts, questionsand spoken confirmations depending on the situation and the chosenlevel of interaction (voice settings). You can customize the voicerecognition system to provide more or less instruction and feedbac...

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

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

When you select: You can: Join Calls Join two separate calls.1. Press the phone button.2. Access the desired contact through SYNC or usevoice commands to place the second call. Once activelyin the second call, press MENU.3. Scroll until Join Calls appears and press OK. PressOK again when Join Calls ...

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

When you select: You can: SYNC Services 3 Access the SYNC services portal where you can requestvarious types of information, traffic reports anddirections. 911 Assist 4 Place an emergency call to a 911 operator for you afteran accident (if the feature is used properly). Vehicle HealthReport 3 Create...

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

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

Accessing Your Phone Settings These are phone-dependent features. Your phone settings allow you toaccess and adjust features such as your ring tone, text messagenotification, modify your phone book and also set up automaticdownload.1. Press the phone button.2. Scroll until Phone Settings appears, th...

When you select: You can: ModifyPhonebook Modify the contents of your phone book (i.e., add,delete, download). Press OK to select and scrollbetween: Add Contacts: Press OK to add more contacts fromyour phone book. Push the desired contact(s) on yourphone. See your phone’s user guide on how to pushco...

Bluetooth Devices Menu Options This menu allows you to add, connect, delete, set a phone as primary,and turn Bluetooth on or off.1. Press the phone button to enter the Phone Menu.2. Scroll until System Settings appears and press OK.3. Scroll until Bluetooth Devices appears and select OK.4. Scroll to...

If you select: You can: Delete Device Delete a paired phone.Press OK and scroll to select the device.Press OK to confirm. Delete All Devices Delete all previously paired phones (and allinformation originally saved with thosephones).Press OK to select. Return Exit the current menu. * This is a speed-...

If you select: You can: Factory Defaults Return to the factory default settings. This selectiondoes not erase your indexed information (phonebook,call history, text messages and paired devices).1. Press OK to select and then press OK again whenRestore Defaults? appears in the display.2. Press OK to ...

If the call is not cancelled and a successful call is made, a pre-recordedmessage is played for the 911 operator, then the occupant(s) in thevehicle is able to talk with the operator. Be prepared to provide yourname, phone number and location immediately, because not all 911systems are capable of re...

Note: In order to allow a break-in period for your vehicle, you may not be able to create a Vehicle Health Report until your vehicle odometer hasreached 200 miles. Register for Vehicle Health Report and set your report preferences atwww.SYNCMyRide.com. After registering, you can request a VehicleHea...

Vehicle Health Report Options Run Report? Press OK for SYNC to run a health report ofyour vehicle’s diagnostic systems and send theresults to Ford where it is combined withscheduled maintenance information, openrecalls and other field service actions andunserviced vehicle inspection items fromyour a...

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

SYNC AppLink™ Note: Your smartphone must be paired and connected to SYNC to access AppLink. Note: iPhone® users need to connect the phone to the USB port in order to start the application. It is recommended to lock your iPhone®after starting an application. Note: The AppLink feature is not available...

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

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

Voice Command Guide “Autoplay” Turn on to listen to music which has alreadybeen randomly indexed during the indexingprocess.Turn off and the system does not begin to playany of your music until all media has all beenindexed. Indexing times can vary from device todevice and also with regard to the nu...

Media Menu Features The media menu allows you to select your media source, how to playyour music (by artist, genre, shuffle, repeat, etc.), and also to add,connect or delete devices.1. Press AUX and then MENU to enter the Media Menu.2. Scroll to cycle through: When you select: You can: Play Menu Pla...

When you select: You can: Media Settings Choose to shuffle or repeat your music and selectyour Autoplay settings. Once these selections areturned on, they remain on until turned off. PressSEEK to play the previous or next track. Note: Some digital media players require both USB and line in ports to ...

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

Bluetooth Devices Menu Options This menu allows you to add, connect and delete devices as well as turnBluetooth on and off.1. Press AUX and then MENU to enter the Media Menu.2. Scroll until System Settings appears and select OK.3. Scroll until Bluetooth Devices appears.4. Press OK and then scroll to...

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

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

Vehicle Health Report/Services (Traffic, Directions and Information) Issues Issue Possible Cause(s) Possible Solution(s) I received a textthat the VehicleHealth Report isnot activated. • Your account may not beactivated on thewebsite, OR • You may have the wrong VIN(vehicleidentificationnumber) list...

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

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

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

See the following chart for more specific examples: Restricted Features Cellular Phone Pairing a Bluetooth phone Adding phonebook contacts or uploadingphonebook contacts (from a USB) List entries are limited for phone contacts andrecent phone call entries System Functionality Editing the keypad code...

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 vo...

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

“BROWSE” “<League> games” ”<Sirius category> channels” “CD track list” “SD card” “Sirius channel guide” “USB” “Help” For a complete list of “Browse” voice commands, see USB and SD card voice commands and Bluetooth audio voice commands in the following sections. Your voice system allows y...

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

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

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

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

“TUNE” “<87.9–107.9>” “FM autoset” “<87.9-107.9> HD <#>” * “FM autoset preset <#>” “<530–1710>” “FM preset <#>” “AM” “FM1” “AM <530–1710>” “FM 1 preset <#>” “AM autoset” “FM2” “AM autoset preset <#>” “FM 2 preset <#>” “AM preset <#>” ...

Scan Touch this button to hear a brief sampling of channels. Options Sound Settings allows you to adjust settings for: • Bass • Midrange • Treble • Balance and Fade • DSP (Digital Signal Processing) • Occupancy Mode • Speed Compensated Volume. Note: Your vehicle may not have all these sound settings...

“TUNE” “<0–233>” “<Channel name>” “Preset <#>” “SAT” “SAT 1” “SAT 1 preset <#>” “SAT 2” “SAT 2 preset <#>” “SAT 3” “SAT 3 preset <#>” “Help” SIRIUS Satellite Radio Information Note: SIRIUS reserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add or delete program...

SIRIUS Troubleshooting Tips Radio Display Condition Possible Action Unsubscribed Channel. Your subscription does not include thischannel. Contact SIRIUS at1–888–539–7474 tosubscribe to thechannel, or tune toanother channel. No Signal. The signal is lost fromthe SIRIUS satellite orSIRIUS tower to you...

SD Card Slot and USB Port SD Card Slot Note: Your SD card slot is spring-loaded. To remove the SD card, press the card in and the system ejects it. Do not attempt to pull the card toremove it as this could cause damage. Note: The navigation system also uses this card slot. See Navigation system late...

Playing Music from Your Device Insert your device and select the SD Card or USB tab once the system recognizes it. You can then select from the following options: Repeat replays the currently playing song or album. Shuffle plays music on the selected album or folder in random order. Similar Music al...

SD Card and USB Voice Commands If you are listening to a USB device or an SD card, press thevoice button on the steering wheel control. When prompted, sayany of the commands in the following chart. If you are not listening to a USB device or an SD card, press the voicebutton and, after the tone, say...

Bluetooth Audio Your system allows you to stream audio over your vehicle’s speakers fromyour connected, Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone. To access, press the lower left corner on the touchscreen, thenselect the BT Stereo tab. Bluetooth Audio Voice Commands If you are listening to a Bluetooth audio ...

Troubleshooting • Do not connect the audio input jack to a line level output. The jackonly works correctly with devices that have a headphone output witha volume control. • Do not set the portable music player’s volume level higher than isnecessary to match the volume of the CD or FM radio as this c...

Receiving Calls During an incoming call, an audible tone sounds. Call informationappears in the display if it is available. Accept the call by pressing Accept on the touchscreen or by pressing the phone button on your steering wheel controls. Reject the call by pressing Reject on the touchscreen or ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Note: Neither SIRIUS nor Ford is responsible for any errors or inaccuracies in the SIRIUS Travel Link services or its use in vehicles. When you subscribe to SIRIUS Travel Link, it can help you locate thebest gas prices, find movie listings, get current traffic alerts, view thecurrent weather map, ge...

SIRIUS Travel Link Voice Commands Note: In order to use SIRIUS Travel Link, your vehicle must be equipped with navigation and your navigation SD card must be in the SD card slot. Press the voice button on the steering wheel controls and, whenprompted, say any of the following: Travel Link voice comm...

Setting 911 Assist On If your vehicle is equipped with Navigation, touch the i(Information) button to access these features. If your vehicle isnot equipped with Navigation, touch the corner of the touchscreen with the green tab. Press Apps > 911 Assist, then select On. You can also access 911 Ass...

Note: In order to allow a break-in period for your vehicle, you may not be able to create a Vehicle Health Report until your vehicle odometer hasreached 200 miles. Note: Cellular phone and SMS charges may apply when making a report. Register for Vehicle Health Report and set your report preferences ...

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

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

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

Settings Access and adjust system settings, voice features, as well as phone,navigation and wireless settings. System Press the Settings icon > Settings > System, then select from the following: System Language Select to have the touchscreen display inEnglish, Spanish or French. Distance Selec...

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

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

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

CLIMATE Press the lower right corner on the touchscreen to access your climatecontrol features. Depending on your vehicle line and option package,your climate screen may look different from the screen shown here. A. Power: Touch to switch the system off and on. Outside air cannot enter your vehicle ...

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

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

Press More Information for a longer review, a list of services and facilities, the average room or meal price as well as the website link. This screen displays point of interest icons, such as: Hotel Coffeehouse Food & Drink Nightlife Attraction This icon appears when your selection exists in mu...

When you are viewing more information for hotels, cityseekr also tellsyou if the hotel has certain services and facilities using icons. Hotel Services and Facilities Restaurant 24 Hr Room Service Business Center Fitness Center Handicap Facilities Internet Access Laundry Pool Refrigerator Wi-Fi For r...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8.4 TeleNav’s or your failure to require performance of any provisionshall not affect that party’s right to require performance at any timethereafter, nor shall a waiver of any breach or default of this Agreementconstitute a waiver of any subsequent breach or default or a waiver ofthe provision itse...

WARNING: This Data may contain inaccurate or incomplete information due to the passage of time, changing circumstances, sources used and the nature of collecting comprehensive geographicData, any of which may lead to incorrect results. No Warranty: This Data is provided to you “as is”, and you agree...

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

Vehicle without MyFord Touch or MyLincoln Touch FCC ID: KMHSG1G1 IC: 1422A-SG1G1 FCC ID: WDGSG1G1 IC: 5248B-SG1G1 Vehicle with MyFord Touch or MyLincoln Touch FCC ID: KMHSYNCG2 IC: 1422A-SYNCG2 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 ofIndustry Canada. Operation is subjec...

911 Assist™ ......................440, 518 A ABS (see Brakes) .....................223 Accessing and using yourUSB port ....................................495 Accessing call history/phonebook during active call .............429 Accessing your calendar ..........517 Accessing your media menufeatures...

climate control ........................167filter .........................................167heated ......................................164memory seat .....................63, 161 SecuriCode keyless entrysystem ..........................................75 SecuriLock passive anti-theftsystem ........