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Engine shield
Some vehicles may be equipped
with an aero-shield under the
engine. This shield needs to be
removed for service, including oil
and filter changes. It is secured with
four screws.
3.7L V6 Duratec engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Engine coolant reservoir
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Battery
5. Power distribution box
6. Air filter assembly7. Automatic transmission fluid
dipstick
8. Engine oil dipstick
9. Engine oil filler cap
10. Windshield washer fluid
reservoir
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2. Leave the engine running until the coolant temperature gauge needle
moves away from the H range. After several minutes, if this does not
happen, follow the remaining steps.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for it to cool before checking the coolant
level.
WARNING:Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the
engine is running or hot.
4. If the coolant level is normal, you may restart your engine and
continue on.
5. If the coolant is low, add coolant, restart the engine and take your
vehicle to an authorized dealer. SeeAdding engine coolantin this
chapter for more information.
Refer to fail-safe cooling for additional information.
What you should know about fail-safe cooling
If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to
be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred.
The “fail-safe” distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load
and terrain.
How fail-safe cooling works
If the engine begins to overheat:
•The engine coolant temperature gauge will move to the red (hot)
area.
•The coolant temperature warning light
will illuminate.
•The service engine soon
indicator will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled
cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However:
•The engine power will be limited.
•The air conditioning system will be disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine temperature and the engine
will completely shut down, causing steering and braking effort to
increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Take
your vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible to minimize engine
damage.
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POWER STEERING FLUID (EXCEPT ECOBOOST ENGINE)
Refer toscheduled maintenance information.
1. Start the engine and let it run
until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant
temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area
between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the
steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. It should be between the MIN
and MAX lines. Do not add fluid if the level is in this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Be
sure to put the cap back on the reservoir. Refer toMaintenance
product specifications and capacitiesin this chapter for the proper
fluid type.
BRAKE FLUID
The fluid level will drop slowly as
the brakes wear, and will rise when
the brake components are replaced.
Fluid levels between the MIN and
MAX lines are within the normal
operating range; there is no need to
add fluid. If the fluid levels are
outside of the normal operating
range, the performance of the
system could be compromised; seek
service from your authorized dealer
immediately.
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Items CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Power steering fluid
(except EcoBoost
engine)Between MAX and
MIN on reservoirMotorcraft

MERCON
VATFXT-5-QM /
MERCON
V
Fuel tank18.6 gallons
(70.4L)——
Windshield washer fluidTop- off fluid as
neededMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
1Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.2Automatic transmissions that require MERCON
LV should only use MERCON
LV fluid. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationto determine the correct service interval. Use of any fluid
other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.3Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.4Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the
requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C929-A or WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification
mark.5See your authorized dealer for fluid level checking or filling.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 3.7L V6 engine 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine
Cubic inches 226 214
FuelSeeOctane
recommendations
earlier in this chapter.SeeOctane
recommendationsearlier
in this chapter.
Firing order 1–4–2–5–3–6 1–4–2–5–3–6
Spark plug gap0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42 mm)0.033–0.037 inch (.838–
.939 mm)
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Compression
ratio10.3:1 10.0:1
Engine drivebelt routing
3.7L V6 engine
1. Short drivebelt is on first pulley groove closest to engine (except
vehicles with electric power assisted steering).
2. Long drivebelt is on second pulley groove farthest from engine.
3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine
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Car2U
Home Automation
System .......................................139
Cargo area shade ......................148
Cargo net ...................................148
CD ................................................44
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................336
Child safety seats ......................230
in front seat ............................231
in rear seat ..............................231
LATCH .....................................234
recommendations ...................228
tether anchorage hardware ...237
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................240
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............370
instrument panel ....................372
interior .....................................373
plastic parts ............................371
washing ....................................368
waxing .....................................369
wheels ......................................369
wiper blades ............................371
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............89
Collision Warning System .........303
Console
overhead ..................................112
Controls
power seat ...............................179
steering column ......................132
Coolant
checking and adding ..............388
refill capacities ................391, 412
specifications ..........................412
Cooler ........................................113Creating a playlist .......................49
Cross Traffic Alert ....................312
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................122
Customer Assistance ................325
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................421
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................365
Getting roadside assistance ...325
Getting the service you
need .........................................361
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................366
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................365
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ..............................101
Defrost
rear window and rearview
mirrors .......................................89
windshield .................................89
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................408
engine oil .................................382
Doors
central unlocking ....................151
Driving restrictions .....................35
Driving under special
conditions ..........................320, 322
sand .........................................321
snow and ice ...........................323
through water .................321, 324
DVD system .................................67
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automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................120
fold away .................................121
heated ................................89, 121
programmable memory ..........159
side view mirrors (power) .....120
Mobile media system ..................32
Moon roof ..................................133
Motorcraft
parts ..............374, 411
MyKey ........................................167
N
Navigation system .......................88
O
Octane rating ............................398
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................382
Overdrive ...................................295
P
Parental MyKey
programming .............................167
Park Assist ................................305
Parking brake ............................286
Parts
(see Motorcraft
parts) ...........411
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................199
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................121
Playing a DVD in the system .....45
Power adjustable foot
pedals .................................121–122Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................332
Power door locks ......................151
Power liftgate ............................144
Power mirrors ...........................120
Power point ...............................114
Power steering ..........................293
fluid, checking and adding ....407
fluid, refill capacity ................412
fluid, specifications .................412
Power Windows .........................117
Push button start system .........281
R
Radio ............................................32
Rear heated seats .....................193
Rear heated/cooled seats .........193
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................67
Rear view camera display ..........37
Rear-view camera system .........301
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................228
Refrigerator ...............................113
Relays ........................................327
Remote entry system .......156–157
illuminated entry ............161–162
locking/unlocking doors .........158
opening the trunk ...................158
panic alarm .............................159
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................161
replacing the batteries ...........160
Reverse sensing system ...........299
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Roadside assistance ..................325
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........197, 200, 202–205
Safety Canopy ...................220, 222
Safety defects, reporting ..........367
Safety
restraints ...........197, 200, 202–205
Belt-Minder
...........................207
extension assembly ................206
for adults .........................202–205
for children .............................226
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................199
warning light and chime ........206
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................234
Safety seats for children ..........230
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................416
Satellite Radio (if equipped) .....64
Seats ..........................................176
child safety seats ....................230
climate control ..........89, 182, 194
easy access/easyout feature ..184
front seats .......................181, 193
heated ......................................193
memory seat ...................159, 183
second row seats ............188, 191
third row seats ........191, 194–195
Second-row power fold seat ....191
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................163
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................165
Servicing your vehicle ..............376Setting the clock .........................40
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............225
Sound features ............................53
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........338
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................411, 415
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................412
Speed control ............................122
Starting your vehicle ........279–281
jump starting ..........................353
push button start system .......281
Steering wheel
controls ....................................132
tilting .......................................111
SYNC
..........................................88
System limitations ......................57
T
Temporary mobility kit .............343
Third-row power fold seat .......196
Tilt steering wheel ....................111
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....261
Tires ...........................246–247, 336
alignment ................................254
care ..........................................250
changing ..................336, 338–339
checking the pressure ............250
inflating ...................................248
label .........................................260
replacing ..................................252
rotating ....................................254
safety practices .......................253
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