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4. Small arrow-shaped marks on the sills show the location of the jacking
points.
5. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench.
6. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is
facing outward. Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the
hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered.
7. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
8. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug
nuts in the order shown. SeeWheel Lug
Nut Torque Specificationslater in this
chapter for the proper lug nut torque
specification.
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Stowing the mini-spare and jack
1. Adjust the jack to the proper
height to install the wrench. Turn
the jack lead screw until the arrow
on the upper link is slightly below
the circle indicator shown on the
lower link.
Press button (A) to retract the
wrench handle and place the
wrench over the raised tab on the
lower link and drop the tang (B)
through the hole in the diagonally
opposite upper link. Turn the lead
screw of the jack clockwise until the
arrow aligns with the circle
indicator to secure the wrench onto
the jack.
2. Place the jack in the foam tray and secure it with the attached strap.
3. Place the foam tray over the mounting bracket on the floor of the
spare tire well.
4. Replace the mini-spare over the jack and secure with the wing nut.
Stowing the flat tire
1. Place the third-row seat in the
raised position.
2. Secure the jack kit in the
alternate position by inserting the
wing bolt through the jack as
shown.
Note:The L-shaped bolt is located in the foam tray.
A
B
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3. Stand the flat tire vertically in
the mini-spare tub with the tire’s
valve stem facing rearward toward
the rear liftgate back panel.
4. Fasten the flat tire to the rear
liftgate back panel by inserting the
L-shaped bolt through one of the
lug bolt holes in the wheel.
5. Turn the L-shaped bolt clockwise into the threaded hole in the rear
liftgate back panel until the tire is secured.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
WARNING:When a wheel is installed, always remove any
corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting
surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or
brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make sure that any fasteners that
attach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do not interfere with
the mounting surfaces of the wheel. Installing wheels without correct
metal-to-metal contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the
wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while your vehicle is in
motion, resulting in loss of control.
Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles
(160 kilometers) after any wheel disturbance (such as rotation, flat tire,
wheel removal).
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Lug nut socket
size/Bolt sizeWheel lug nut torque*
ft-lb N•m
12x 20 100 135
* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and
rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.
Note:Inspect the wheel pilot hole
and mounting surface prior to
installation. Remove any visible
corrosion or loose particles.
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Engine 3.5L V6 engine3.5L V6
EcoBoost
engine2.0L EcoBoost
engine
Cubic inches 214 214 122
Required fuelMinimum
87 octaneMinimum
87 octaneMinimum
87 octane
Firing order 1–4–2–5–3–6 1–4–2–5–3–6 1-3-4-2
Ignition
systemCoilonplug Coilonplug Coilonplug
Spark plug
gap0.049-0.053 in.
(1.25-1.35 mm)0.033–0.037 in.
(0.85–0.95 mm)0.027–0.031 in.
(0.70–0 .80 mm)
Compression
ratio10.8:1 10.0:1 9.3:1
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Engine Drivebelt Routing
3.5L / 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engines
2.0L EcoBoost engine
A. Long drivebelt on the first pulley groove closer to the engine
B. Short drivebelt on the second pulley groove farther from the engine
A
B
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Item CapacityRecommended
Fluids and
LubricantsFord part number / Ford
specification
Brake fluid
1
Between MIN and
MAX on reservoirMotorcraft DOT 4
Low Viscosity High
Performance Motor
Vehicle Brake FluidPM-20 /
WSS-M6C65-A2
Hinges, latches, striker
plates and rotors, seat
tracks, fuel filler door
hinge and spring—Motorcraft
Multi-Purpose Grease
SprayXL-5 /
ESB-M1C93-B
Door weatherstrips —Silicone Spray
LubricantXL-6 /
ESR-M13P4-A
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft
Penetrating and Lock
LubricantXL-1 /
None
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Item CapacityRecommended
Fluids and
LubricantsFord part number / Ford
specification
Engine oil
2,3,4
3.5L V6 engine
6.0 qt (5.7L)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil or
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Full Synthetic Motor
OilXO-5W20–QSP or
XO-5W20–QFS (U.S.) /
WSS-M2C945–A
CXO-5W20–LSP12 or
CXO-5W20–LFS12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C945–A
3.5L EcoBoost
6.0 qt (5.7L)Motorcraft SAE 5W-30
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil or
Motorcraft SAE 5W-30
Full Synthetic Motor
OilXO-5W30–QSP or
XO-5W30–QFS (U.S.);
CXO-5W30–LSP12 or
CXO-5W30–LFS12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C946 -A 2.0L EcoBoost
5.7 qt (5.4L)
Power Transfer Unit
(PTU) fluid (All Wheel
Drive)18 oz (0.53L)Motorcraf SAE
75W-140 Synthetic
Rear Axle LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
Engine coolant
5
3.5L V6 engine
12.2 qt (11.5L)
Motorcraft Orange
Antifreeze/Coolant
PredilutedVC-3DIL-B (U.S.);
CVC-3DIL-B (Canada) /
WSS-M97B44-D2 3.5L V6 EcoBoost
11.4 qt (10.8L)
2.0L EcoBoost
11.6 qt (11.0L)
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Item CapacityRecommended
Fluids and
LubricantsFord part number / Ford
specification
6F50 Automatic
transmission fluid
6,7
10.8 qt (10.3L)
Motorcraft
MERCON LVXT-10-QLVC (U.S.);
CXT-10-LV12 (Canada) /
MERCON LV 6F55 Automatic
transmission fluid
6,7
11.6 qt (11.0L)
6F35 Automatic
transmission fluid
6,7
9.0 qt (8.5L)
Rear axle fluid 2.4 pt (1.15L)Motorcraft SAE
80W-90 Premium Rear
Axle LubricantXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
Windshield washer fluid Fill as requiredMotorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
Concentrate with
Bitterant (U.S.);
Premium Quality
Windshield Washer
Fluid (Canada)ZC-32-B2 (U.S.);
CXC-37-(A, B, D, and F)
(Canada) /
WSB-M8B16-A2
Fuel tank 18.6 gal (70.4L) — —
A/C refrigerant
8
2.0L Ecoboost &
3.5L Ecoboost
engines
47 oz (1.33kg)
3.5L TiVCT engine
41 oz (1.16 kg)Motorcraft R–134a
RefrigerantYN-19 (U.S.); CYN-16-R
(Canada) /
WSH-M17B19-A
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Item CapacityRecommended
Fluids and
LubricantsFord part number / Ford
specification
A/C refrigerant
compressor oil
8
2.0L Ecoboost &
3.5L Ecoboost
engines
7.3 fl oz (215mL)
3.5L TiVCT engine
9.3 fl oz (275 mL)Motorcraft PAG
Refrigerant
Compressor OilYN-12-D /
WSH-M1C231-B
1Ford recommends using Motorcraft (Ford) DOT 4 Low Viscosity High Performance Brake Fluid
or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may
cause degraded brake performance and not meet the Ford performance standards. Keep brake
fluid clean and dry. Contamination with dirt, water, petroleum products or other materials may
result in brake system damage and possible failure.2Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Only use fluid that meets Ford
specifications. Motor oils of the recommended viscosity grade that meet API SN requirements
and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines are also acceptable. Do not use oil
labeled with API SN service category unless the label also displays the API certification mark.3An oil that displays the API Certification Mark symbol conforms to current engine, emission
system and fuel economy performance standards of the International Lubricant Standardization
and Approval Committee (ILSAC).4Do not use supplemental engine oil additives. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine
damage that is not covered by your Ford warranty.5Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
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