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Introduction
About This Manual
..........................................9
Symbols Glossary ............................................
9
Data Recording .................................................
11
Perchlorate .......................................................
16
Ford Credit ........................................................
16
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
...
16
Special Notices ................................................
17
Mobile Communications Equipment ........................................................................\
...
18
Export Unique Options ................................
18
Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................
19
At a Glance
Instrument Panel ..........................................
20
Child Safety
General Information .....................................
22
Installing Child Restraints ..........................
24
Booster Seats .................................................
35
Child Restraint Positioning .........................
37
Child Safety Locks ........................................
39
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation .................................
40
Fastening the Seatbelts ..............................
41
Seatbelt Height Adjustment .....................
45
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime ............................................................
45
Seatbelt Reminder .......................................
46
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance ...............................................
48
Seatbelt Extensions .....................................
48
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™........................
50 Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation ..................................
51
Driver and Passenger Airbags ...................
52
Front Passenger Sensing System ...........
53
Side Airbags ....................................................
55
Safety Canopy ™............................................
57
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator ......
58
Airbag Disposal ..............................................
59
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies ................................................
60
Remote Control .............................................
60
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
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66
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation ..................................
67
Creating a MyKey ..........................................
68
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................
69
Checking MyKey System Status .............
69
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems ........................................................
70
MyKey – Troubleshooting ..........................
70
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking ................................
72
Keyless Entry ...................................................
75
Tailgate
Tailgate Lock ....................................................
77
Manual Tailgate ..............................................
77
Electronic Tailgate .........................................
77
Removing the Tailgate .................................
78
Tailgate Step ...................................................
79
Bed Extender ..................................................
80
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ........................
82
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Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
- Vehicles With: Manual Temperature
Control .........................................................155
Heated Windshield .....................................
156
Heated Rear Window .................................
156
Heated Exterior Mirrors .............................
156
Cabin Air Filter ..............................................
156
Remote Start .................................................
157
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position .................
158
Head Restraints ...........................................
158
Manual Seats ................................................
160
Power Seats ...................................................
161
Memory Function ........................................
164
Rear Seats ......................................................
165
Heated Seats ................................................
166
Ventilated Seats ...........................................
167
Front Seat Armrest ......................................
167
Rear Occupant Alert System
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System ........................................................................\
169
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work ............................................
169
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions ........................................................................\
169
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations ........................................................................\
169
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off .................................................
169
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators ........................................................................\
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170
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible Warnings .....................................................
170
Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener ................
171
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ...............................
175Storage Compartments
Center Console
..............................................
177
Overhead Console .......................................
178
Rear Seat Armrest .......................................
178
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ...................................
179
Ignition Switch ..............................................
179
Keyless Starting ............................................
179
Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles Without: Push Button Start ...................................
180
Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles With: Push Button Start ...................................
180
Starting a Gasoline Engine .......................
181
Starting a Diesel Engine ............................
184
Switching Off the Engine .........................
188
Engine Block Heater ...................................
188
Unique Driving Characteristics
Auto-Start-Stop ..........................................
190
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions ......................................
193
Fuel Quality - Diesel ...................................
193
Fuel Quality - E85 .......................................
196
Fuel Quality - Gasoline ..............................
197
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - Regular Cab ........................................................................\
198
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - SuperCab/ SuperCrew .................................................
198
Running Out of Fuel ...................................
198
Refueling .......................................................
200
Fuel Consumption ......................................
202
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ...............................................
204
Catalytic Converter ....................................
205
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Selective Catalytic Reductant System -
Diesel ...........................................................207
Diesel Particulate Filter ..............................
212
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ...........................
217
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive ...........................
223
Rear Axle
Electronic Locking Differential ................
231
Brakes
General Information ..................................
233
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes ........................................................................\
234
Electric Parking Brake ...............................
234
Hill Start Assist ............................................
235
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
237
Using Traction Control ..............................
237
Stability Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
238
Using Stability Control ..............................
239
Hill Descent Control
Principle of Operation ................................
241
Using Hill Descent Control .......................
241
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ...............................
242
Rear Parking Aid ..........................................
242
Active Park Assist .......................................
243
Rear View Camera ......................................
247
360 Degree Camera ..................................
250Cruise Control
What Is Cruise Control
..............................
253
Switching Cruise Control On and Off ........................................................................\
253
Setting the Cruise Control Speed .........
253
Canceling the Set Speed .........................
254
Resuming the Set Speed .........................
254
Cruise Control Indicators .........................
254
Using Adaptive Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control ...........
254
Driving Aids
Driver Alert ......................................................
261
Lane Keeping System ...............................
262
Blind Spot Information System ............
266
Cross Traffic Alert .......................................
270
Steering ...........................................................
273
Pre-Collision Assist ....................................
274
Drive Control .................................................
278
Load Carrying
Load Retaining Fixtures .............................
281
Load Limit ......................................................
282
Bed Access ...................................................
286
Bed Ramps ....................................................
287
Towing
Towing a Trailer ...........................................
290
Trailer Reversing Aids ................................
292
Trailer Sway Control ..................................
302
Recommended Towing Weights ..........
302
Essential Towing Checks ..........................
314
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels ......
321
Driving Hints
Economical Driving ....................................
324
Off-Road Driving .........................................
324
Breaking-In ....................................................
326
Driving Through Water ..............................
326
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Ford. We
recommend that you take some time to
get to know your vehicle by reading this
manual. The more that you know about
your vehicle, the greater the safety and
pleasure you will get from driving it.
WARNING: Driving while
distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly
recommend that you use extreme
caution when using any device that may
take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.
Note: This manual describes product
features and options available throughout
the range of available models, sometimes
even before they are generally available. It
may describe options not fitted to the
vehicle you have purchased.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this
manual may show features as used in
different models, so may appear different
to you on your vehicle.
Note: Always use and operate your vehicle
in line with all applicable laws and
regulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when selling
your vehicle. It is an integral part of your
vehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of a
component as left-hand side or right-hand
side. The side is determined when facing
forward in the seat. Right-hand side.
A
Left-hand side.
B
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle. Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricant
type
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
Brake system
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Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Heated rear window
Windshield defrosting system
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
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Horn control
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
See Service Manual
Service engine soon
Passenger airbag activated
Passenger airbag deactivated
Side airbag Shield the eyes
Stability control
Hill descent control
Trail control
Windshield wiping system
Windshield wash and wipe
DATA RECORDING WARNING: Do not connect
wireless plug-in devices to the data link
connector. Unauthorized third parties
could gain access to vehicle data and
impair the performance of safety related
systems. Only allow repair facilities that
follow our service and repair instructions
to connect their equipment to the data
link connector.
We respect your privacy and are
committed to protecting it. The
information contained in this publication
was correct at the time of going to print,
but as technology rapidly changes, we
recommend that you visit the regional Ford
website for the latest information.
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INSTALLING CHILD
RESTRAINTS
Child Seats
Use a child safety seat (sometimes called
an infant carrier, convertible seat, or
toddler seat) for infants, toddlers, or
children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less
(generally age four or younger).
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts
(Except Front Center Position of
Super Cab and Crew Cab) WARNING:
Do not place a
rearward facing child restraint in front of
an active airbag. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death. WARNING:
Properly secure
children 12 years old and under in a rear
seating position whenever possible. If
you are unable to properly secure all
children in a rear seating position,
properly secure the largest child on the
front seat. If you must use a forward
facing child restraint on the front seat,
move the seat as far back as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in personal injury or death. WARNING:
Depending on where
you secure a child restraint, and
depending on the child restraint design,
you may block access to certain seatbelt
buckle assemblies and LATCH lower
anchors, rendering those features
potentially unusable. To avoid risk of
injury, make sure occupants only use
seating positions where they are able to
be properly restrained.
When installing a child safety seat with
combination lap and shoulder belts:
• Use the correct seatbelt buckle for that
seating position.
• Insert the belt tongue into the proper
buckle until you hear a snap and feel it
latch. Make sure the tongue is securely
fastened in the buckle.
• Keep the buckle release button
pointing up and away from the safety
seat, with the tongue between the child
restraint and the release button, to
prevent accidental unbuckling.
• Place the vehicle seat upon which the
child restraint will be installed in the
upright position.
• Put the seatbelt in the automatic
locking mode. This vehicle does not
require the use of a locking clip.
Perform the following steps when
installing the child restraint with
combination lap and shoulder belts:
Note: Although the child restraint
illustrated is a forward facing child restraint,
the steps are the same for installing a rear
facing child restraint.
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1. Position the child safety seat in a seat
with a combination lap and shoulder
belt. 2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and
then grasp the shoulder belt and lap
belt together. 3.
While holding the shoulder and lap belt
portions together, route the tongue
through the child restraint according
to the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions. Make sure the belt
webbing is not twisted. 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper
buckle (the buckle closest to the
direction the tongue is coming from)
for that seating position until you hear
a snap and feel the latch engage. Make
sure the tongue is latched securely by
pulling on it. 5. To put the retractor in the automatic
locking mode, grasp the shoulder
portion of the belt and pull downward
until you pull all of the seatbelt out.
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Note:
The automatic locking mode is
available on the front passenger and rear
seats. This vehicle does not require the use
of a locking clip.
6. Allow the belt to retract to remove slack. The belt will click as it retracts
to indicate it is in the automatic locking
mode.
7. Try to pull the seatbelt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is
in the automatic locking mode (you
should not be able to pull more belt
out). If the retractor is not locked,
unbuckle the belt and repeat Steps 5
and 6. 8.
Remove remaining slack from the belt.
Force the seat down with extra weight,
for example, by pressing down or
kneeling on the child restraint while
pulling up on the shoulder belt in order
to force slack from the belt. This is
necessary to remove the remaining
slack that exists once you add the extra
weight of the child to the child restraint.
It also helps to achieve the proper
snugness of the child restraint to your
vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean
toward the buckle helps to remove
remaining slack from the belt.
9. Attach the tether strap (if the child restraint is equipped). 10. Before placing the child in the seat,
forcibly move the seat forward and
back to make sure the seat is securely
held in place.
To check this, grab the seat at the belt path
and attempt to move it side to side and
forward and back. There should be no
more than 1 in (2.5 cm) of movement for
proper installation.
We recommend checking with a NHTSA
Certified Child Passenger Safety
Technician to make certain the child
restraint is properly installed. In Canada,
check with Transport Canada for referral
to a Child Car Seat Clinic.
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts
(Front Center Position of Super
Cab and Crew Cab) WARNING:
Do not place a
rearward facing child restraint in front of
an active airbag. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.
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2. After positioning the child safety seat
in the proper seating position, grasp the
shoulder belt and lap belt together
behind the belt tongue. 3.
While holding the shoulder and lap belt
portions together, route the tongue
through the child restraint according
to the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions. Be sure the belt webbing
is not twisted. 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper
buckle (the buckle closest to the
direction the tongue is coming from)
for that seating position until you hear
a snap and feel the latch engage. Make
sure the tongue is latched securely by
pulling on it. 5. To put the retractor in the automatic
locking mode, grasp the lap portion of
the inflatable seatbelt and pull upward
until you pull all of the belt out.
Note: The automatic locking mode is
available on the front passenger and rear
seats.
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