towing FORD EDGE 2021 Owner's Guide

When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Vehicle Use and Example
Interval
Extended hot or cold operation Extreme
3,000–5,000 mi
(5,000–8,000 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Normal Maintenance Intervals At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Change the engine oil and filter. 2
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection - recommended.
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level, if applicable. Consult your dealer for
requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and the parking brake.
Inspect the engine coolant level/strength and the hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and the heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints - all-wheel drive only.
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and the U-
joints - all-wheel drive only.
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
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 the
Engine Oil Change Reminder (page 294).
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SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following 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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Blind Spot Information System
Precautions..................................................231
Blind Spot Information System Requirements.............................................232
Blind Spot Information System – Troubleshooting........................................233
Blind Spot Information System – Information Messages................................ 233
Bluetooth®.....................................................381
Body Control Module Fuse Box.............286 Accessing the Body Control Module Fuse
Box..................................................................... 286
Identifying the Fuses in the Body Control Module Fuse Box........................................... 287
Locating the Body Control Module Fuse Box..................................................................... 286
Body Styling Kit Precautions....................312
Body Styling Kits...........................................312
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........290
Booster Seats
..................................................39
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 39
Brake Fluid Specification
..........................188
Brake Over Accelerator...............................187
Brake Precautions........................................187
Brakes................................................................187 Anti-Lock Braking System............................... 187
Brakes – Troubleshooting............................... 188
Brakes – Troubleshooting.........................188 Brakes – Frequently Asked
Questions......................................................... 189
Brakes – Information Messages................... 189
Brakes – Warning Lamps................................ 188
Breaking-In.....................................................263 Brakes and Clutch............................................. 263
Tires........................................................................\
263
C
Calculating Payload
....................................249
Calculating the Load Limit.......................249
Helpful examples for calculating the
available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity.................................................. 250
California Proposition 65 - United States of America
..................................................440
Canceling the Set Speed...........................213
Capacities and Specifications................347 Catalytic Converter.......................................176
Catalytic Converter –
Troubleshooting............................................. 176
Catalytic Converter Precautions
.............176
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting.........................................176
Catalytic Converter – Warning Lamps................................................................. 176
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................341 ........................................................................\
.......... 346
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly Information...................................................... 341
Stowing the flat tire ......................................... 345
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 342
Changing a Road Wheel
............................341
Changing the 12V Battery.........................299 Remove and Reinstall the Battery.............300
Changing the Engine Air Filter................298
Changing the Fuel Filter............................298
Changing the Remote Control Battery.............................................................62
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password..................................364
Changing the Wi-Fi Hotspot Frequency........................................................ 365
Charging a Device
.........................................154
Charging a Wireless Device.......................157
Checking MyKey System Status
..............68
Checking the Brake Fluid...........................187
Checking the Coolant................................294 Adding Coolant.................................................. 295
Coolant Change................................................. 296
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 297
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 296
Severe Climates................................................. 296
Checking the Seatbelts................................47
Checking the Tire Pressures....................326
Checking the Wiper Blades........................95
Children and Airbags....................................54
Child Restraint Anchor Points....................32 Locating the Child Restraint Lower Anchor
Points................................................................... 32
Locating the Child Restraint Top Tether Anchor Points................................................... 33
What Are the Child Restraint Anchor Points................................................................... 32
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Child Restraints...............................................33
Child Restraint Position Information.............33
Child Restraints Recommendation...............34
Child Safety
.......................................................31
Child Restraint Anchor Points.......................... 32
Child Restraints..................................................... 33
Installing Child Restraints................................. 34
Child Safety Locks..........................................41 Left-Hand Side....................................................... 41
Right-Hand Side.................................................... 41
Child Safety Precautions
..............................31
Cleaning Products.......................................307 Materials............................................................... 307
Cleaning the Exterior..................................307 Cleaning Camera Lenses and
Sensors............................................................ 309
Cleaning Chrome, Aluminium or Stainless Steel.................................................................. 308
Cleaning Headlamps and Rear Lamps............................................................... 307
Cleaning Stripes or Graphics........................ 309
Cleaning the Engine Compartment...........308
Cleaning the Exterior Precautions...............307
Cleaning the Underbody................................ 309
Cleaning Wheels............................................... 308
Cleaning Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................... 308
Cleaning the Interior...................................309 Cleaning Carpets and Floor Mats.................310
Cleaning Displays and Screens..................... 310
Cleaning Fabric Seats and Headliners........................................................ 310
Cleaning Leather and Vinyl ............................ 310
Cleaning Moonroof Tracks............................... 311
Cleaning Plastic................................................. 309
Cleaning Seatbelts.............................................. 311
Cleaning Storage Compartments.................311
Cleaning the Instrument Panel.................... 309
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................67
Clearing the Garage Door Opener...........151
Climate Control
.............................................128
Auto Mode............................................................ 130
Climate Control – Troubleshooting..............131
Climate Control – Troubleshooting
........131
Climate Control – Frequently Asked
Questions........................................................... 131
Closing the Liftgate.......................................80 Closing the Hands-Free Liftgate.................... 85Closing the Liftgate From Inside Your
Vehicle................................................................. 84
Closing the Liftgate From Outside Your Vehicle................................................................ 80
Closing the Liftgate Using the Remote Control................................................................ 85
Cold Weather Precautions.......................263
Connected Vehicle
.....................................360
Connected Vehicle –
Troubleshooting............................................. 361
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network........................................................... 360
Connected Vehicle Data
..............................24
Connected Vehicle Limitations..............360
Connected Vehicle Requirements........360
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting.........................................361
Connected Vehicle – Frequently Asked Questions......................................................... 361
Connecting a Bluetooth® Device...........381
Connecting a Trailer....................................254 Safety Chains...................................................... 255
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 254
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 254
Connecting a Trailer Precautions..........254
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network.......................................................360
Connecting FordPass to the Modem.........360
Enabling and Disabling the Modem..........360
What Is the Modem.......................................... 360
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network.......................................................360
Connecting Your Phone
.............................377
Contacting Us...................................................15
Argentina.................................................................. 15
Asia Pacific.............................................................. 15
Australia.................................................................... 15
Brazil........................................................................\
... 15
Canada...................................................................... 15
Caribbean, Central America and Israel.........15
Europe....................................................................... 15
Ford Credit - US Only........................................... 16
Middle East.............................................................. 16
New Zealand........................................................... 15
North Africa ............................................................ 15
Puerto Rico.............................................................. 16
South Korea............................................................ 16
Sub-Saharan Africa ............................................. 15
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Doors and Locks – Warning Lamps...............72
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................299
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................299
Driver Alert.....................................................244
Driver Alert – Troubleshooting...................... 245
Driver Alert Limitations..............................244
Driver Alert Precautions............................244
Driver Alert – Troubleshooting...............245 Driver Alert – Information Messages..........245
Driving Economically..................................263
Driving Hints
..................................................263
Driving Through Water...............................263
E
Easy Entry and Exit
........................................79
Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning..........................................................191
Electric Parking Brake.................................190 Electric Parking Brake –
Troubleshooting.............................................. 191
Electric Parking Brake – Troubleshooting..........................................191
Electric Parking Brake – Information Messages.......................................................... 192
Electric Parking Brake – Warning Lamps................................................................. 191
Electric Power Steering
..............................197
Electric Power Steering Precautions...........197
Electromagnetic Compatibility
..............469
Emergency Call Limitations......................60
Emergency Call Requirements.................59
Emergency Call System Data....................25
Emergency Towing
.......................................271
Emission Law................................................467 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and
Maintenance.................................................. 468
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................. 468
Enabling Apps on an Android Device............................................................382
Enabling Apps on an iOS Device...........382
Enabling Remote Start
...............................125 End User License Agreement.................442
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 442
Engine Block Heater
.....................................161
Engine Block Heater Precautions.................. 161
How Does the Engine Block Heater Work.................................................................... 162
Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 162
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 2.0L EcoBoost™
........................................351
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates........................................................... 352
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 2.7L EcoBoost™........................................352
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 353
Engine Oil
........................................................293
Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 293
Checking the Engine Oil Level....................... 293
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification.................................................. 294
Engine Oil Dipstick Overview........................ 293
Resetting the Engine Oil Change Reminder......................................................... 294
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................347
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................348
Entering a Parallel Parking Space.........208
Entering a Perpendicular Parking Space............................................................209
Evasive Steering Assist...............................241 Evasive Steering Assist Limitations.............241
Switching Evasive Steering Assist On and
Off........................................................................\
241
What Is Evasive Steering Assist.................... 241
Event Data
.........................................................23
Exiting a Parking Space..............................210
Extending the Remote Start Duration.........................................................126
Exterior Bulbs................................................303 Changing a Front Turn Signal Lamp
Bulb................................................................... 305
Changing a Headlamp Bulb.......................... 304
Changing a License Plate Lamp Bulb................................................................... 306
Exterior Bulb Specification Chart................303
Removing a Headlamp Assembly..............304
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Rear View Camera Object Distance
Indicators.....................................................204
Rear View Camera Precautions.............203
Rear View Camera......................................203
Rear View Camera Settings.......................... 204
Rear View Camera Settings....................204 Switching Rear View Camera Delay On and
Off...................................................................... 205
Zooming the Rear View Camera In and Out..................................................................... 204
Recalling a Preset Position.......................146 Linking a Preset Position to your Remote
Control .............................................................. 146
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 2.0L EcoBoost™, AWD
...........................270
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 2.0L EcoBoost™, FWD...........................270
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 2.7L EcoBoost™........................................270
Refueling..........................................................173 Manually Opening the Fuel Filler
Door..................................................................... 174
Refueling System Overview............................ 173
Refueling Your Vehicle....................................... 173
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery Has Run Out of
Charge.............................................................191
Remote Control Limitations.......................61
Remotely Starting and Stopping the Vehicle............................................................125
Remotely Starting the Vehicle....................... 125
Remotely Stopping the Vehicle..................... 125
Remote Start Limitations..........................125
Remote Start Precautions
.........................125
Remote Start Remote Control Indicators......................................................126
Remote Control Feedback.............................. 126
Remote Start
..................................................125
Remote Start Settings...................................... 126
Remote Start Settings................................126 Setting the Remote Start Duration..............127
Switching Climate Control Auto Mode On
and Off............................................................... 126
Switching Climate Control Last Settings On and Off........................................................ 126
Switching the Heated Seat Settings On and Off........................................................................\
126Switching the Heated Steering Wheel
Settings On and Off...................................... 127
Removing the Key Blade.............................62
Removing Your Vehicle From Storage..........................................................314
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................311
Replacement Parts Recommendation.....................................441
Collision Repairs................................................. 441
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs............................................................... 441
Warranty on Replacement Parts.................. 441
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................63
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter...................132
Replacing the Front Wiper Blades...........95
Replacing the Rear Wiper Blades
............96
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...............................................................277
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................277
Reporting Safety Defects in Canada.........................................................402
Reporting Safety Defects in the United States...........................................................402
Reprogramming the Garage Door Opener............................................................151
Resetting the Stopping Position - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable
Steering Column..........................................93
Resetting Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........................................................338
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................................... 338
Restarting the Engine..................................167
Resuming the Set Speed
...........................213
Resuming the Set Speed from a Complete
Stop.................................................................... 219
Reverse Wipe
...................................................95
Reverse Wipe Settings....................................... 95
What Is Reverse Wipe........................................ 95
Roadside Assistance
..................................265
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance....................................................... 266
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance................................... 265
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance................................... 265
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System – Warning
Lamps............................................................... 339
Tire Replacement Requirements...........322
Age........................................................................\
... 323
Tire Rotation..................................................328 Tire Rotation Diagram...................................... 329
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit Components................................................331
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit Precautions.................................................330
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit
....................330
Towing a Trailer Limitations.....................257
Towing a Trailer Precautions...................256
Towing a Trailer
............................................256
Towing Weights and Dimensions................259
Towing Weights and Dimensions..........259 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle............................... 261
Recommended Towing Weights.................259
What Is the Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight ............................................................... 261
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions..........270
Towing Your Vehicle
....................................270
Traction Control Indicator.........................194
Traction Control
............................................194
Traction Control – Troubleshooting............194
Traction Control – Troubleshooting
.........................................194
Traction Control – Warning Lamps.............194
Trailer Brake Precautions
..........................256
Trailer Sway Control Precautions..........262
Trailer Sway Control
...................................262
Trailer Towing Hints.....................................257
Transporting the Vehicle..........................269
Trip Computer.................................................118 Accessing the Trip Computer.......................... 118
Resetting the Individual Trip Values............120
Resetting the Trip Computer........................... 119
U
Under Floor Storage....................................159 Locating the Rear Under Floor
Storage.............................................................. 159
Under Hood Fuse Box
................................279
Accessing the Under Hood Fuse Box.........279
Identifying the Fuses in the Under Hood
Fuse Box.......................................................... 280Locating the Under Hood Fuse Box............279
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™..................................................291
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................292
Updating the Vehicle Systems Wirelessly....................................................386
Applying an Over the Air System Update .............................................................. 386
Over the Air System Update Requirements................................................ 386
Scheduling an Over the Air System Update .............................................................. 386
Viewing Update Details................................... 387
USB Ports
........................................................153
Using Keyless Entry........................................74
Locking the Doors................................................. 75
Unlocking the Doors............................................ 74
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................68
Using Snow Chains.....................................324
Using the Instrument Cluster Display Controls..........................................................117
Button....................................................................... 117
Status Indicator.................................................... 117
Toggle Buttons...................................................... 117
Using the Keyless Entry Keypad...............78 Locking the Doors................................................ 78
Unlocking the Doors............................................ 78
Using the Remote Control...........................61 Liftgate...................................................................... 61
Lock........................................................................\
.... 61
Panic Alarm............................................................. 61
Remote Start.......................................................... 61
Unlock....................................................................... 61
Using the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.....................................................................331
First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with sealing compound and air........................................ 332
Second Stage: Checking the tire pressure with the inflator kit....................................... 334
Tips for use of the kit......................................... 331
What to do after the tire has been sealed................................................................ 334
What to do when a tire is punctured...........331
Using This Publication..................................18
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................275
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