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Normal Maintenance Intervals
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display1
Change the engine oil and filter.2
Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level, if applicable with dipstick. Consult yourdealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and the parking brake.
Inspect the engine coolant system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the front axle and U-joints. Lubricate grease fittings in applicable.
Inspect the halfshaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and the U-joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness ordrag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.2 Reset the oil change reminder after engine oil and filter changes. See Resetting theIntelligent Oil Life Monitor (page 355).
Brake Fluid Maintenance1
Change the brake fluid.2Every three Years
1 Perform this maintenance item every three years. Do not exceed the designated timefor the interval.2 Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer.
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Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions, such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads
Replace the engine air filter.Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormalnoise, wear, looseness or drag.Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate the tires, inspect the tires for wear and measurethe tread depth.
Change the engine oil and filter.1Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)or six months
1Reset your oil change reminder after each engine oil and filter change. See Resettingthe Intelligent Oil Life Monitor (page 355).
Off-road Operation
Inspect the steering linkage, the ball joints and the U-joints.Lubricate the grease fittings, if applicable.Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Replace the engine air filter.
Change the engine oil and filter.1Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)or six monthsInspect the wheels and related components for abnormalnoise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate the tires, inspect the tires for wear and measurethe tread depth.
1Reset your oil change reminder after each engine oil and filter change. See Resettingthe Intelligent Oil Life Monitor (page 355).
Exclusive Use of E85 - Flex Fuel Vehicles Only
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank with regularunleaded fuel.Every oil change interval
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Off-Road Driving
If you operate your vehicle primarily in anyof the following conditions, you need toperform extra maintenance, as indicated.If you operate your vehicle occasionallyunder any of these conditions, it is notnecessary to perform the extramaintenance. For specificrecommendations, see your dealershipservice advisor or technician. Examples offrequent conditions that would qualify are:
•Example 1: Continuous deep sand ordune driving for more than 25 minutesin a 4-wheel drive state using morethan 50% throttle at elevated ambienttemperatures (above 90°F (32°C).
•Example 2: Continuous off-road highspeed (above 55 mph (88.5 km/h) orconsistently using more than 50%throttle) desert running operation formore than 60 minutes in a 4-wheeldrive state at elevated ambienttemperatures (above 90°F (32°C).
•Example 3: Continuous on-road highspeed driving (90 mph (145 km/h) ormore) for more than 30 minutes in a4-wheel drive state at elevatedambient temperatures (above 90°F(32°C).
Off-road Operation
Inspect the steering linkage, the ball joints and the U-joints.Lubricate the grease fittings, if applicable.Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Replace the engine air filter.
Change the engine oil and filter.1Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)or six monthsInspect the wheels and related components for abnormalnoise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate the tires, inspect the tires for wear and measurethe tread depth.
Change the front axle fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km) or two yearsChange the transfer case fluid.
1Reset your oil change reminder after each engine oil and filter change. See Resettingthe Intelligent Oil Life Monitor (page 355).
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the NormalSchedule.
Axle and Transfer Case Maintenance
Axle(s) and transfer case, four-wheel drivevehicles, fluid changes or level checks arenot required unless you suspect a leak orthe assembly has been submerged inwater. Have your vehicle serviced by anauthorized dealer.
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ROLLOVER WARNING
WARNING: Utility vehicles have asignificantly higher rollover rate thanother types of vehicles.
WARNING: Vehicles with a highercenter of gravity (utility and four-wheeldrive vehicles) handle differently thanvehicles with a lower center of gravity(passenger cars). Avoid sharp turns,excessive speed and abrupt steering inthese vehicles. Failure to drive cautiouslyincreases the risk of losing control of yourvehicle, vehicle rollover, personal injuryand death.
WARNING: In a rollover crash, anunbelted person is significantly morelikely to die than a person wearing aseatbelt.
WARNING: Do not becomeoverconfident in the ability of four-wheeldrive vehicles. Although a four-wheeldrive vehicle may accelerate better thana two-wheel drive vehicle in low tractionsituations, it won't stop any faster thantwo-wheel drive vehicles. Always driveat a safe speed.
Utility vehicles and trucks handledifferently than passenger cars in thevarious driving conditions that areencountered on streets, highways andoff-road. Utility vehicles and trucks are notdesigned for cornering at speeds as highas passenger cars any more than low-slungsports cars are designed to performsatisfactorily under off-road conditions.
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12V Battery......................................................36112V Battery Precautions...................................361Battery Management SystemLimitations......................................................362Changing the 12V Battery...............................362Charging the 12V Battery................................364How Does the Battery ManagementSystem Work..................................................362Recycling and Disposing of the 12VBattery..............................................................364Resetting the Battery Sensor........................363What Is the Battery ManagementSystem..............................................................36212V Battery – Troubleshooting...............36412V Battery – Information Messages.........36412V Battery – Warning Lamps......................364
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360 Degree Camera....................................247360 Degree Camera Settings.......................249360 Degree Camera Guide Lines..........248360 Degree Camera Precautions..........247360 Degree Camera Settings.................249Switching the 360 Degree Camera On andOff......................................................................249Switching the 360 Degree CameraView...................................................................249
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4WDSee: Four-Wheel Drive.....................................195
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911 Assist............................................................77
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A/CSee: Climate Control - Vehicles With:Automatic Temperature Control...............131See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: ManualTemperature Control....................................136About This Publication.................................18
About Us.............................................................15ABSSee: Brakes..........................................................209Accessing Apps..............................................511Accessing Navigation..................................514Accessing the Passive Key BackupPosition.........................................................169Accessories....................................................520Adaptive Cruise Control............................252Adaptive Cruise Control –Troubleshooting............................................258Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators........257Adaptive Cruise ControlLimitations...................................................253Adaptive Cruise ControlPrecautions.................................................252Adaptive Cruise Control –Troubleshooting........................................258Adaptive Cruise Control – InformationMessages.........................................................258Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors....................116Adjusting the Headlamps........................365Adjusting the Instrument Panel LightingBrightness......................................................112Adjusting the Map........................................514Changing the Format of the Map.................514Zooming the Map In and Out.........................514Adjusting the Seatbelts DuringPregnancy......................................................63Adjusting the Sound Settings................489Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................99Adjusting the Volume................................489Aid Mode.........................................................274How Does Aid Mode Work..............................274What Is Aid Mode...............................................274Airbag Precautions........................................70Airbags...............................................................68Front Passenger Sensing System...................72Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control - Vehicles With:Automatic Temperature Control...............131See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: ManualTemperature Control....................................136Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 2.3L EcoBoost™/2.7LEcoBoost™.................................................476Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 3.0L EcoBoost™.........475
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Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.3LEcoBoost™/2.7L EcoBoost™..................359See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.0LEcoBoost™....................................................360Alert and Aid Mode......................................274How Does Alert and Aid Mode Work..........275What Is Alert and Aid Mode...........................274Alert Mode......................................................273Adjusting the Steering Wheel VibrationIntensity............................................................274How Does Alert Mode Work...........................274What Is Alert Mode............................................273Alexa Built-In................................................503Alexa Built-In Requirements...................503Alexa Built-In Settings...............................503AM/FM Radio...............................................490AM/FM Radio Limitations..............................490Selecting a Radio Station..............................490Ambient Lighting...........................................112Adjusting Ambient Lighting.............................112Switching Ambient Lighting On andOff.........................................................................112Anti-Lock Braking System.......................209Anti-Lock Braking SystemLimitations......................................................209Appendices.....................................................612Applying the Electric Parking Brake.......213Applying the Electric Parking Brake in anEmergency....................................................213App Precautions............................................511App Requirements........................................511Apps....................................................................511Audio System...............................................488AM/FM Radio.....................................................490Audio System – Troubleshooting...............494Digital Radio.........................................................491Satellite Radio....................................................492Audio System Precautions......................488Audio System – Troubleshooting.........494Audio System – InformationMessages.........................................................494Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror....................115Auto-Dimming Interior MirrorLimitations.........................................................115What Is the Auto-Dimming InteriorMirror...................................................................115
Autolamps......................................................105Autolamp Settings.............................................105What Are Autolamps........................................105Autolock............................................................89Autolock Requirements.....................................89What Is Autolock..................................................89Automatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake...............................................213Automatic Crash Shutoff..........................332Automatic Crash ShutoffPrecautions.....................................................332Re-Enabling Your Vehicle...............................332What Is Automatic Crash Shutoff...............332Automatic Emergency Braking..............290Switching Automatic Emergency BrakingOn and Off......................................................290What Is Automatic EmergencyBraking.............................................................290Automatic Engine Stop..............................168How Does Automatic Engine StopWork...................................................................168Overriding Automatic Engine Stop..............169Switching Automatic Engine Stop On andOff.......................................................................169What Is Automatic Engine Stop...................168Automatic High Beam Control...............108Automatic High Beam ControlIndicators...........................................................110Automatic High Beam ControlLimitations.......................................................109Automatic High Beam ControlPrecautions.....................................................109Automatic High Beam ControlRequirements.................................................109How Does Automatic High Beam ControlWork...................................................................108Overriding Automatic High BeamControl................................................................110Switching Automatic High Beam ControlOn and Off........................................................110Automatic High Beam Control –Troubleshooting..........................................110Automatic High Beam Control –Information Messages..................................110Automatic Locking Mode............................63Disengaging Automatic Locking Mode........63Engaging Automatic Locking Mode..............63What Is Automatic Locking Mode.................63
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What Is Evasive Steering Assist...................290Event Data........................................................24Export Unique Options..............................610Exterior Bulbs................................................367Changing a Rear Lamp Bulb.........................369Exterior Bulb Specification Chart................367Removing a Rear Lamp Assembly..............368Exterior Lamps..............................................105Exterior Lamps On Audible Warning...........107Switching Off Road Driving Lamps On andOff........................................................................107Switching the Daytime Running Lamps Onand Off..............................................................106Switching the Spot Lamps On andOff........................................................................107Using the Front Fog Lamps............................106Using the Turn Signal Lamps.........................105Exterior Lighting Control............................104Exterior Lighting............................................104Autolamps............................................................105Automatic High Beam Control......................108Automatic High Beam Control –Troubleshooting..............................................110Exterior Lamps....................................................105Exterior Zone Lighting.......................................107Headlamps...........................................................104Headlamps – Troubleshooting.....................104Exterior Mirrors...............................................116Exterior Zone Lighting.................................107Exterior Zone Lighting Settings....................108Using the Exterior Zone Lighting...................107What Is Exterior Zone Lighting.......................107
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Fastening and Unfastening theSeatbelts........................................................62Feature Bar....................................................499Federal Highway AdministrationRegulation...................................................583Fender Anchor Points................................303Fender Anchor Point LoadCapacities.......................................................303Locating the Fender Anchor Points............303Flat TireSee: Changing a Flat Tire - Excluding:Raptor...............................................................449See: Changing a Flat Tire - Raptor..............453
Floor Mats.......................................................327Folding the Exterior Mirrors........................116Ford Assistant...............................................501Ford Assistant – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................501Ford Assistant Settings....................................501Using Ford Assistant.........................................501Ford Performance...........................................15Ford Power-UpSee: Software Update Settings.....................517See: Vehicle Software Updates.....................517Ford Protect...................................................526Four-Wheel Drive.........................................195Four-Wheel Drive Modes................................199Four-Wheel Drive –Troubleshooting...........................................200Four-Wheel Drive Indicators...................200Four-Wheel Drive Limitations.................196Four-Wheel Drive Modes..........................199Four-Wheel Drive Auto....................................199Four-Wheel Drive High.....................................199Four-Wheel Drive Low....................................200Two-Wheel Drive High.....................................199Four-Wheel Drive Precautions................195Four-Wheel Drive –Troubleshooting.......................................200Four-Wheel Drive – InformationMessages..........................................................201Four-Wheel Drive – Warning Lamps.........200Front Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification - Excluding:Raptor..........................................................480Front Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification - Raptor............................480Front Exterior - 2-Door.................................42Front Exterior - 4-Door, Vehicles With:Hard Top, Excluding: Raptor...................39Front Exterior - 4-Door, Vehicles With:Soft Top..........................................................40Front Exterior - Raptor..................................41Front Parking Aid..........................................241Front Parking Aid Audible Warnings...........242Front Parking Aid Limitations........................242Locating the Front Parking AidSensors.............................................................242What is the Front Parking Aid........................241
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Sitting in the Correct Position.................140Slide Out Tailgate..........................................95Software Update Indicators.....................518Software Update Settings.........................517Software UpdateSee: Software Update Settings.....................517See: Vehicle Software Updates.....................517Sounding the Panic Alarm.........................80Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................533Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control...........................................250Speedometer..................................................118Stability Control Indicator..........................221Stability Control............................................219Stabilizer Bar DisconnectIndicators......................................................231Stabilizer Bar DisconnectPrecautions.................................................229Stabilizer Bar Disconnect.........................229Stabilizer Bar Disconnect –Troubleshooting.............................................231Stabilizer Bar Disconnect –Troubleshooting.........................................231Stabilizer Bar Disconnect – FrequentlyAsked Questions...........................................233Stabilizer Bar Disconnect – InformationMessages..........................................................231Starting and Stopping the Engine –Precautions.................................................164Starting and Stopping the Engine.........164Automatic Engine Stop....................................168Engine Block Heater..........................................166Starting and Stopping the Engine –Troubleshooting.............................................169Starting the Engine............................................165Stopping the Engine..........................................167Starting and Stopping the Engine –Troubleshooting.........................................169Starting and Stopping the Engine –Frequently Asked Questions.......................171Starting and Stopping the Engine –Information Messages.................................170Starting and Stopping the Engine –Warning Lamps..............................................169Start in Gear Limitations............................172Start in Gear Precautions...........................172
Start in Gear....................................................172Start in Gear – Troubleshooting....................173Start in Gear – Troubleshooting..............173Start in Gear – Frequently AskedQuestions..........................................................173Start in Gear – Information Messages........173Starting the Engine......................................165Restarting the Engine After Stoppingit...........................................................................165Starting a Gasoline Engine.............................165Status Bar......................................................498Steering............................................................237Electric Power Steering....................................237Steering – Troubleshooting............................237Steering – Troubleshooting......................237Steering – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................239Steering – Information Messages...............238Steering – Warning Indicators.......................237Steering Wheel - Raptor, Vehicles With:Adaptive Cruise Control.............................31Steering Wheel - Raptor, Vehicles With:Cruise Control...............................................32Steering Wheel...............................................99Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: AdaptiveCruise Control, Excluding: Raptor.........29Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: CruiseControl, Vehicles Without: LaneKeeping Aid, Excluding: Raptor..............28Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: CruiseControl/Lane Keeping Aid, Excluding:Raptor.............................................................30Stopping the Engine - AutomaticTransmission................................................175Stopping the Engine - ManualTransmission................................................174Stopping the Engine....................................167Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving................................................................167Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary.........................................................167Storage.............................................................162Center Console....................................................162Glasses Holder.....................................................163Glove Compartment.........................................162Map Pocket...........................................................163Under Floor Storage..........................................163
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Storing the Doors and the Roof Panels- 4-Door, Excluding: Raptor..................407Storing the Doors and the Roof Panels- Raptor.........................................................414Storing the Roof Panels - 2-Door...........419Storing Your Vehicle...................................428SVT.......................................................................15Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Onand Off..........................................................255Switching Air Conditioning On andOff.....................................................................131Switching All of the Interior Lamps Onand Off.............................................................111Switching Android Auto On andOff....................................................................512Switching Apple CarPlay On andOff....................................................................512Switching Auto-Start-Stop On andOff....................................................................174Switching Blind Spot InformationSystem On and Off..................................280Switching Climate Control On andOff.....................................................................131Switching Cross Traffic Alert On andOff..................................................................283Switching Cruise Control On andOff..................................................................250Switching Driver Alert On and Off.........294Switching Four-Wheel Drive On andOff....................................................................197Switching From Adaptive Cruise Controlto Cruise Control.......................................258Switching Hill Descent Control On andOff...................................................................235Switching Hill Start Assist On and Off -Automatic Transmission.........................216Switching Hill Start Assist On and Off -Manual Transmission...............................216Switching Maximum Cooling On andOff.....................................................................131Switching Maximum Defrost On andOff.....................................................................131Switching Parking Aid On and Off........240Switching Pre-Collision Assist On andOff...................................................................287Switching Rear Occupant Alert SystemOn and Off...................................................150
Switching Recirculated Air On andOff.....................................................................131Switching Repeat Mode On andOff..................................................................489Switching Shuffle Mode On andOff..................................................................489Switching Stability Control On andOff..................................................................220Switching Text Message Notification Onand Off.........................................................509Switching the Audio Unit On andOff..................................................................488Switching the Display On and Off..........491Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off - Excluding:Raptor...........................................................203Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off..........................205Switching the Front Interior Lamps Onand Off.............................................................111Switching the Hazard Flashers On andOff..................................................................329Switching the Heated Mirrors On andOff....................................................................132Switching the Heated Rear Window Onand Off...........................................................132Switching the Heated Steering WheelOn and Off.....................................................99Switching the Lane Keeping SystemMode..............................................................273Switching the Lane Keeping System Onand Off..........................................................273Switching the Rear Interior Lamps Onand Off.............................................................111Switching the Rear Window Wiper Onand Off..........................................................100Switching the Stabilizer Bar DisconnectOn and Off - Excluding: Raptor...........229Switching the Stabilizer Bar DisconnectOn and Off - Raptor................................230Switching Traction Control On andOff....................................................................217Switching Trail Control On and Off.......222Switching Trailer Sway Control On andOff....................................................................313Switching Trail Turn Assist On andOff...................................................................227Symbols Glossary..........................................20
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