trailer FORD EDGE 2018 Owner's Guide

For a complete listing of the accessories
that are available for your vehicle, please
contact your authorized dealer or visit the
online store web site:
Web Address (United States)
www.Accessories.Ford.com Web Address (Canada)
www.Accessories.Ford.ca
Ford Motor Company will repair or replace
any properly authorized dealer-installed
Ford Original Accessory found to be
defective in factory-supplied materials or
workmanship during the warranty period,
as well as any component damaged by the
defective accessories.
Ford Motor Company warrants your
vehicle's accessory through the warranty
that provides the greatest benefit:
• 24 months, unlimited mileage.
• The remainder of your new vehicle
limited warranty.
Contact an authorized dealer for details
and a copy of the warranty.
Exterior Style
• Hood protector.
• Side window deflectors*.
• Splash guards.
Interior Style
• Ambient lighting.
• Floor liners.
• Floor mats.
• Rear seat entertainment system*. Lifestyle
•
Ash cup or coin holder.
• Cargo organization and management.
• Cross bars*.
• In-vehicle safe.
• Roof rack and carriers*.
• SUV camping tent*.
• Tablet cradle.
• Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and
accessories.
Peace of Mind
• Bumper protector.
• Car cover*.
• Cargo area protector.
• Cargo security shade.
• Keyless entry keypad.
• Remote start.
• Roadside assistance kit.
• Vehicle security.
• Warning sensor system.
• Wheel locks.
*Ford Licensed Accessory. The accessory
manufacturer designs, develops and
therefore warrants Ford Licensed
Accessories, and does not design or test
these accessories to Ford Motor Company
engineering requirements. Contact an
authorized Ford dealer for the accessory
manufacturer's limited warranty details
and request a copy of the Ford Licensed
Accessories product limited warranty from
the accessory manufacturer.
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SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the f
ollowing conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3,000 mi (4,800 km)
of the message
appearing in the information display
prompting you to change your oil.
• Example 1: The message comes on at
28,751 mi (46,270 km)
. Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The message has not
come on, but the odometer reads
30,000 mi (48,000 km) (for example,
the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor you
reset at
25,000 mi (40,000 km)).
Perform the engine air filter
replacement. Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect rear axle and U-joints (All-Wheel Drive only).
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use
(Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
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End User License Agreement..................516
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) .................................. 516
Engine Block Heater....................................162 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 163
Engine Coolant Check................................279
Adding Coolant.................................................. 280
Coolant Change................................................. 282
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 283
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 282
Recycled Coolant................................................ 281
Severe Climates.................................................. 281
Engine Emission Control............................173
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................74
Engine Oil Check...........................................277 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 278
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™..................................................277
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.7L EcoBoost™..................................................277
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L...........................277
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™................................................340
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 340
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™................................................340
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 341
Engine Specifications - 3.5L.....................341 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 341
Entertainment...............................................433 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 435
Apps....................................................................... 443
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 442
CD (If equipped)................................................. 441
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 438
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 436
Sources.................................................................. 434
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 443
USB Ports............................................................. 443
Environment......................................................14
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake.............................. 187Essential Towing Checks...........................241
Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 242
Hitches.................................................................... 241
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 242
Safety Chains....................................................... 241
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 241
Trailer Lamps........................................................ 241
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 242
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Exterior Mirrors
................................................93
Auto-dimming Feature...................................... 94
Blind Spot Information System......................95
Direction Indicator Mirrors ............................... 94
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 94
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..................................... 94
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror............................ 94
Memory Mirrors .................................................... 94
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 93
Puddle Lamps....................................................... 94
F
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................33 Rear Inflatable Seatbelt..................................... 35
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 34
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................34
Using the Sliding Clip.......................................... 33
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 334
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit................306
Floor Mats
.......................................................247
Ford Credit..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Ford Protect
..................................................494
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 495
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................. 494
Front Parking Aid..........................................195 Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 196
Front Passenger Sensing System............44
Fuel and Refueling.......................................166
Fuel Consumption
.........................................171
Advertised Capacity............................................ 171
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All-Wheel Drive....................................................
116
Automatic Engine Shutdown.......................... 116
Automatic High Beam Control....................... 116
Auto Start-Stop.................................................... 117
Battery and Charging System.......................... 117
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 118
Doors and Locks.................................................. 118
Driver Alert.............................................................. 119
Electronic Stability Control.............................. 119
Engine...................................................................... 119
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 120
Hill Start Assist.................................................... 120
Keys and Keyless Entry..................................... 120
Lane Keeping System......................................... 121
Maintenance.......................................................... 121
MyKey...................................................................... 122
Park Aid................................................................... 123
Park Brake.............................................................. 123
Power Steering.................................................... 124
Pre-Collision Warning System....................... 124
Remote Start........................................................ 125
Seats........................................................................\
125
Starting System .................................................. 125
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 125
Towing..................................................................... 126
Traction Control.................................................. 126
Transmission........................................................ 126
Installing Child Restraints............................18
Child Restraints...................................................... 18
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 19
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)........................................... 24
Using Tether Straps............................................. 25
Instrument Cluster
.........................................97
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................86
Instrument Panel Overview
.........................15
Interior Lamps.................................................89
Front Interior Lamp............................................. 89
Rear Interior Lamps............................................ 90
Interior Mirror
...................................................95
Automatic Dimming Mirror............................... 95
Manual Dimming Mirror..................................... 95
Introduction.........................................................7 J
Jump Starting the Vehicle
........................250
To Connect the Booster Cables...................250
To Start the Engine............................................. 251
K
Keyless Entry
....................................................67
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD............................................................... 67
Keyless Starting
............................................159
Ignition Modes..................................................... 159
Keys and Remote Controls..........................51
L
Lane Keeping System..................................217 Switching the System On and Off...............218
Liftgate...............................................................70
Lighting Control
..............................................85
Flashing the Headlamp High Beam..............86
Headlamp High Beam........................................ 85
Lighting..............................................................85 General Information............................................ 85
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers..............231
Load Carrying.................................................231
Load Limit
.......................................................232
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 237
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 232
Locking and Unlocking.................................63 Activating Intelligent Access............................ 65
Autolock.................................................................. 66
Auto Relock............................................................ 66
Battery Saver.......................................................... 67
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 66
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 67
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade........................................................... 64
Power Door Locks................................................ 63
Remote Control.................................................... 63
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys...................................................................... 65
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Important Information About Sport Tires
and Wheels...................................................... 313
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 314
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................. 317
Notice to Crossover Vehicle Owners...........314
Temperature A B C............................................. 316
Tire Rotation........................................................ 328
Traction AA A B C................................................ 315
Treadwear.............................................................. 315
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit................306
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........330 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................ 331
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 332
Tire Repair Kit See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit................306
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................306 First Stage: Inflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air...................................... 308
General Information......................................... 307
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure............................................................ 310
Tips for Use of the Kit....................................... 307
What to Do After the Tire has Been Sealed................................................................. 311
What to do When a Tire Is Punctured....................................................... 308
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 304
Towing a Trailer............................................238 Load Placement................................................. 238
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission -
6F35..............................................................244
Emergency Towing............................................ 244
Recreational Towing......................................... 244
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission -
6F50/6F55..................................................243
Emergency Towing............................................ 243
Recreational Towing......................................... 243
Towing.............................................................238
Traction Control.............................................191
Principle of Operation........................................ 191Trailer Sway Control...................................239
Transmission Code Designation
............346
Transmission...................................................177
Transporting the Vehicle...........................252
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™..................................................273
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™..................................................274
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L...................275
Unique Driving Characteristics
................164
Universal Garage Door Opener................151 HomeLink Wireless Control System.............151
USB Port
..........................................................374
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................210 Automatic Cancellation................................... 213
Blocked Sensor.................................................... 214
Canceling the Set Speed................................. 213
Changing the Set Speed.................................. 213
Detection Issues.................................................. 213
Following a Vehicle............................................. 211
Hilly Condition Usage........................................ 213
Overriding the Set Speed................................. 212
Resuming the Set Speed................................. 213
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed...............211
Setting the Gap Distance................................. 212
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off........................................................................\
213
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........................................................................\
210
Switching to Normal Cruise Control............215
System Not Available........................................ 214
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................181 Driving In Special Conditions With
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)................................ 181
Using Cruise Control
..................................209
Switching Cruise Control Off........................209
Switching Cruise Control On......................... 209
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems...........................................................61
Using Snow Chains.....................................329
Using Stability Control...............................193
Using Summer Tires...................................329
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................396
Accessing Your USB Song Library..............400
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