towing FORD EDGE 2023 Owner's Guide

When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Vehicle Use and ExampleInterval
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme3,000–5,000 mi(5,000–8,000 km)Maximum load or towingExtreme hot or cold operation
Normal Maintenance Intervals
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display1
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 forrequirements.
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 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 286).
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SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
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.
Perform the services shown in thefollowing tables when specified or within3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the messageappearing in the information displayprompting you to change your oil.
•Example 1: The message comes on at28,751 mi (46,270 km). Perform the30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatictransmission fluid replacement.
•Example 2: The message has notcome on, but the odometer reads30,000 mi (48,000 km) (for example,the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor youreset at 25,000 mi (40,000 km)).Perform the engine air filterreplacement.
Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the informationdisplay 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, serviceas 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 informationdisplay and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.Inspect frequently, serviceas requiredReplace 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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Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting........71Doors and Locks – Frequently AskedQuestions............................................................72Doors and Locks – InformationMessages.............................................................71Doors and Locks – Warning Lamps................71Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.0LEcoBoost™.................................................292Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.7LEcoBoost™.................................................292Driver Alert.......................................................241Driver Alert – Troubleshooting......................242Driver Alert Limitations...............................241Driver Alert Precautions.............................241Driver Alert – Troubleshooting................242Driver Alert – Information Messages..........242Driving Economically..................................259Driving Hints..................................................259Driving in Special Conditions........................259Driving in Special Conditions..................259Driving In Sand...................................................260Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain...............260Driving Through Mud and Water..................259Driving Through Shallow Water..............261
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Easy Entry and Exit........................................78Electric Parking Brake AudibleWarning.........................................................185Electric Parking Brake.................................184Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting.............................................185Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting.........................................185Electric Parking Brake – InformationMessages..........................................................186Electric Parking Brake – WarningLamps................................................................185Electric Power Steering..............................193Electric Power Steering Precautions...........193Electromagnetic Compatibility..............478Emergency Call Limitations.......................58Emergency Call Requirements..................57Emergency Call System Data....................23Emergency Towing......................................270Emission Law................................................474
Enabling Apps on an AndroidDevice............................................................377Enabling Apps on an iOS Device............377Enabling Remote Start...............................125End User License Agreement.................449Engine Air Filter............................................290Changing the Engine Air Filter......................290Engine Block Heater....................................158Engine Block Heater Precautions.................158How Does the Engine Block HeaterWork...................................................................159Using the Engine Block Heater......................159Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge..............................................................114Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.0L EcoBoost™.......................................345Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.7L EcoBoost™........................................346Engine Oil.......................................................285Adding Engine Oil..............................................285Checking the Engine Oil Level......................285Engine Oil Capacity andSpecification..................................................286Engine Oil Dipstick Overview........................285Resetting the Intelligent Oil LifeMonitor.............................................................286Engine Specifications - 2.0LEcoBoost™..................................................341Engine Specifications - 2.7LEcoBoost™.................................................342Entering a Parallel Parking Space.........204Entering a Perpendicular ParkingSpace............................................................205Evasive Steering Assist..............................238Evasive Steering Assist Limitations............238Switching Evasive Steering Assist On andOff.......................................................................238What Is Evasive Steering Assist...................238Event Data..........................................................21Exiting a Parking Space............................205Export Unique Options..............................475Extending the Remote StartDuration.........................................................126Exterior Bulbs................................................297Changing a Front Turn Signal LampBulb...................................................................299Changing a Headlamp Bulb..........................298
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Rear Parking Aid Audible Warnings.............195Rear Parking Aid Limitations..........................195What is the Rear Parking Aid..........................195Rear Seats.......................................................140Heated Seats........................................................142Manual Seats.......................................................140Power Seats...........................................................141Rear View Camera Guide Lines..............199Rear View Camera Object DistanceIndicators....................................................200Rear View Camera Precautions..............199Rear View Camera.......................................199Rear View Camera Settings..........................200Rear View Camera Settings....................200Switching Rear View Camera Delay On andOff.......................................................................201Zooming the Rear View Camera In andOut.....................................................................200Rebooting the Center Display................366Recalling a Preset Position.......................145Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -2.0L EcoBoost™, AWD..........................269Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -2.0L EcoBoost™, FWD...........................269Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -2.7L EcoBoost™........................................269Refueling..........................................................170Manually Opening the Fuel Filler Door........171Refueling System Overview............................170Refueling Your Vehicle......................................170Releasing the Electric Parking Brake ifthe Vehicle Battery Has Run Out ofCharge...........................................................185Remote Control Limitations......................59Remotely Starting and Stopping theVehicle............................................................125Remote Start Limitations..........................125Remote Start Precautions.........................125Remote Start Remote ControlIndicators......................................................126Remote Start..................................................125Remote Start Settings................................126Removing the Key Blade.............................60Removing Your Vehicle FromStorage.........................................................309Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............306Replacement PartsRecommendation....................................448
Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl.............................................................61Replacing the Cabin Air Filter....................131Replacing the Front Wiper Blades...........95Replacing the Rear Wiper Blades............96Reporting Safety Defects inCanada.........................................................399Reporting Safety Defects in the UnitedStates...........................................................399Resetting the Stopping Position -Vehicles With: Power AdjustableSteering Column..........................................93Restarting the Engine.................................164Resuming the Set Speed.........................209Reverse Wipe...................................................95Reverse Wipe Settings.......................................95What Is Reverse Wipe........................................95Roadside Assistance..................................263Rollover Warning..........................................397Roof Rack........................................................247Adjusting a Roof Rack Crossbar..................248Removing and Installing Roof RackCrossbars.........................................................248Roof Rack Load Capacities...........................248Roof Rack Precautions.....................................247Route Guidance...........................................380Adjusting the Guidance PromptVolume.............................................................380Canceling Route Guidance.............................381Repeating an Instruction.................................381Running-InSee: Breaking-In.................................................259Running Out of Fuel....................................168Adding Fuel From a Portable FuelContainer..........................................................169Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................168
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Satellite Radio..............................................363Locating the Satellite Radio IdentificationNumber.............................................................363Satellite Radio Limitations............................363Satellite Radio Settings..................................364Selecting a Channel.........................................364Setting an Alert..................................................364What Is Satellite Radio....................................363Saving a Preset Position............................145
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Switching Traction Control On andOff...................................................................190Switching Trailer Sway Control On andOff..................................................................258Symbols Glossary............................................17Symbols Used on Your Vehicle...................17System UpdateSee: Software Update Settings...................382See: Vehicle Software Updates...................382
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Tachometer......................................................113Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications.............341Temporary Neutral Mode...........................176Entering Temporary Neutral Mode...............176Exiting Temporary Neutral Mode...................177How Does Temporary Neutral ModeWork....................................................................176Temporary Neutral Mode Limitations.........176What Is Temporary Neutral Mode................176The Better Business Bureau Auto LineProgram - United States ofAmerica........................................................397The Mediation and Arbitration Program- Canada......................................................398Tire Care...........................................................321Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemLimitations...................................................332Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemOverview.......................................................331Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemPrecautions.................................................332Tire Pressure Monitoring System............331Tire Pressure Monitoring System –Troubleshooting............................................333Tire Pressure Monitoring System –Troubleshooting........................................333Tire Pressure Monitoring System –Information Messages................................334Tire Pressure Monitoring System – WarningLamps...............................................................333Tire Replacement Requirements............317Tire Rotation..................................................323Tire Sealant and Inflator KitComponents...............................................326
Tire Sealant and Inflator KitPrecautions.................................................325Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.....................325Towing a Trailer Limitations....................254Towing a Trailer Precautions...................253Towing a Trailer.............................................253Towing Weights and Dimensions................256Towing Weights and Dimensions..........256Calculating the Maximum Loaded TrailerWeight for Your Vehicle...............................257Recommended Towing Weights.................256What Is the Maximum Loaded TrailerWeight...............................................................257Towing Your Vehicle Precautions..........269Towing Your Vehicle...................................269Traction Control Indicator.........................190Traction Control............................................190Traction Control – Troubleshooting............190Traction Control –Troubleshooting........................................190Traction Control – Warning Lamps.............190Trailer Brake Precautions..........................253Trailer Sway Control Precautions..........258Trailer Sway Control...................................258Trailer Towing Hints....................................254Transporting the Vehicle...........................267Trip Computer.................................................118Accessing the Trip Computer..........................118Resetting the Individual Trip Values............120Resetting the Trip Computer...........................119Turbo Boost Gauge.......................................114
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Under Floor Storage....................................156Locating the Rear Under FloorStorage..............................................................156Under Hood Fuse Box..................................271Accessing the Under Hood Fuse Box...........271Identifying the Fuses in the Under HoodFuse Box............................................................272Locating the Under Hood Fuse Box.............271Under Hood Overview - 2.0LEcoBoost™.................................................283Under Hood Overview - 2.7LEcoBoost™.................................................284USB Ports.........................................................151Using Alexa Built-In....................................369
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