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Jump Starting the Vehicle......................480
Post-Crash Alert System.........................482
Automatic Crash Shutoff........................482
Recovery Towing.........................................483
Transporting the Vehicle.........................484
Towing Your Vehicle
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions.........485
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x4...............................................................485
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 4x2........................................................................487
Emergency Towing.....................................487
Towing Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting........................................................................487
Fuses
Fuse Precautions.......................................488
Under Hood Fuse Box..............................488
Body Control Module Fuse Box............494
Identifying Fuse Types..............................497
Fuses – Troubleshooting.........................497
Maintenance
Maintenance Precautions.......................498
Opening and Closing the Hood............498
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™.......................................................................499
Under Hood Overview - 3.3L.................500
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™.........................................................................501
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L, HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)..........................502
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L.................503
Under Hood Overview - 5.2L, Raptor.......................................................................504
Engine Oil......................................................505
Checking the Coolant...............................506
Engine Air Filter............................................510
Changing the Fuel Filter.............................511
Changing the 12V Battery.........................512
Adjusting the Headlamps - VehiclesWith: LED Headlamps...........................514
Adjusting the Headlamps - VehiclesWith: Halogen Headlamps..................515
Exterior Bulbs................................................517
Interior Bulbs................................................526
Drive Belt Routing - 2.7L EcoBoost™,Vehicles With: Dual Generators........526
Drive Belt Routing - 2.7L EcoBoost™,Vehicles With: Single Generator.......526
Drive Belt Routing - 3.3L..........................526
Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L Ecoboost™,Vehicles With: Dual Generators.........527
Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L Ecoboost™,Vehicles With: Single Generator........527
Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L, Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)...........................................527
Drive Belt Routing - 5.0L, Vehicles With:Dual Generators......................................527
Drive Belt Routing - 5.0L, Vehicles With:Single Generator.....................................528
Drive Belt Routing - 5.2L..........................528
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products......................................529
Cleaning the Exterior.................................530
Cleaning the Interior..................................532
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.............534
Waxing Your Vehicle..................................534
Storing Your Vehicle
Preparing Your Vehicle for Storage......535
Removing Your Vehicle From Storage........................................................................536
Wheel and Tire Information
Locating the Tire label..............................537
Department of Transportation UniformTire Quality Grades................................537
Information on the Tire Sidewall..........538
Glossary of Tire Terminology.................543
Tire Replacement Requirements.........544
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Using Snow Chains....................................546
Using Bead-Lock Wheels - Raptor......547
Tire Care
Checking the Tire Pressures...................550
Inflating the Tires.......................................550
Inspecting the Tire for Wear....................551
Inspecting the Tire for Damage..............551
Inspecting the Wheel Valve Stems......552
Tire Rotation.................................................552
Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem
What Is the Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem.......................................................554
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemOverview....................................................554
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemPrecautions...............................................555
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemLimitations................................................555
Viewing the Tire Pressures......................556
Resetting Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem.......................................................556
Tire Pressure Monitoring System –Troubleshooting.....................................559
Changing a Road Wheel
Changing a Flat Tire - Excluding: Raptor.........................................................................561
Changing a Flat Tire - Raptor................568
Wheel Nuts...................................................576
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 5.2L...................578
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™........................................................................579
Engine Specifications - 3.3L..................580
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.........................................................................581
Engine Specifications - 3.5L, HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)..........................582
Engine Specifications - 5.0L..................583
Motorcraft Parts - 5.2L.............................584
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™.....585
Motorcraft Parts - 3.3L.............................586
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™.....587
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L, Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)..........................................588
Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L............................589
Motorcraft Parts - Raptor.......................590
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -5.2L...............................................................591
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.7L EcoBoost™......................................592
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -3.3L..............................................................594
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -3.5L Ecoboost™.....................................596
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV).......................................................................598
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -5.0L.............................................................600
Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 5.2L...............................602
Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 2.7L EcoBoost™.......603
Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 3.3L...............................603
Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 3.5L Ecoboost™,Vehicles Without: Police Pack..........604
Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 3.5L, Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)..........................................605
Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 5.0L...............................605
Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 3.5L Ecoboost™,Raptor........................................................606
Fuel Tank Capacity - Excluding: HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)..........................607
Fuel Tank Capacity - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV).........................................608
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3.Raise the hood until the lift cylindershold it open.
4.To close, lower the hood and makesure that it fully latches.
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.7L ECOBOOST™
Engine compartment fuse box. See Fuses (page 488).A.
Battery. See Changing the 12V Battery (page 512).B.
Engine oil filler cap. See Checking the Engine Oil Level (page 505).C.
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Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview (page 505).D.
Brake fluid reservoir. See Checking the Brake Fluid (page 291).E.
Air filter assembly. See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 510).F.
Engine coolant reservoir. See Checking the Coolant (page 506).G.
Windshield washer fluid reservoir.H.
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.3L
Engine compartment fuse box. See Under Hood Fuse Box (page 488).A.
Battery. See Changing the 12V Battery (page 512).B.
Engine oil filler cap. See Checking the Engine Oil Level (page 505).C.
Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview (page 505).D.
Brake fluid reservoir. See Checking the Brake Fluid (page 291).E.
Air filter assembly. See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 510).F.
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Engine coolant reservoir. See Checking the Coolant (page 506).G.
Windshield washer fluid reservoir.H.
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.5L ECOBOOST™
Engine compartment fuse box. See Fuses (page 488).A.
Battery. See Changing the 12V Battery (page 512).B.
Engine oil filler cap. See Checking the Engine Oil Level (page 505).C.
Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview (page 505).D.
Brake fluid reservoir. See Brakes (page 291).E.
Air filter. See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 510).F.
Engine coolant reservoir. See Checking the Coolant (page 506).G.
Windshield washer fluid reservoir.H.
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.5L, HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(HEV)
Engine compartment fuse box. See Fuses (page 488).A.
Battery. See Changing the 12V Battery (page 512).B.
Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview (page 505).C.
Engine oil filler cap. See Adding Engine Oil (page 505).D.
Brake fluid reservoir. See Checking the Brake Fluid (page 291).E.
Air filter. See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 510).F.
Secondary coolant reservoir. See Checking the Coolant (page 506).G.
Engine coolant reservoir. See Checking the Coolant (page 506).H.
Windshield washer fluid reservoir.I.
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 5.0L
Engine compartment fuse box. See Under Hood Fuse Box (page 488).A.
Engine oil filler cap. See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview (page 505).B.
Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview (page 505).C.
Brake fluid reservoir. See Checking the Brake Fluid (page 291).D.
Air filter assembly. See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 510).E.
Engine coolant reservoir. See Checking the Coolant (page 506).F.
Windshield washer fluid reservoir.G.
Battery. See Changing the 12V Battery (page 512).H.
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ENGINE OIL
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK OVERVIEW- GASOLINE, HYBRID ELECTRICVEHICLE (HEV)
Minimum.A
Nominal.B
Maximum.C
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1.Make sure that your vehicle is on levelground.
2.Check the oil level before starting theengine, or switch the engine off afterwarm up and wait 15 minutes for theoil to drain into the oil pan.
Note:Checking the oil level too soon couldresult in an inaccurate reading.
3.Remove the dipstick and wipe it witha clean, lint-free cloth.
4.Reinstall the dipstick and make sure itis fully seated.
5.Remove the dipstick again to check theoil level.
Note: If the oil level is between themaximum and minimum marks, the oil levelis acceptable. Do not add oil.
6.If the oil level is at the minimum mark,immediately add oil.
7.Reinstall the dipstick. Make sure it isfully seated.
Note:The oil consumption of new enginesreaches its normal level after approximately3,000 mi (5,000 km).
Note:Increases in oil level can occur fromfrequent short trips that do not allow theengine to get to operating temperature, aswell as frequent idling or low speed drivingfor long periods of time.
Note:If oil levels are continuously notedabove the maximum mark, schedule a visitto your authorized dealer.
ADDING ENGINE OIL
WARNING: Do not remove the fillercap when the engine is running.
WARNING: Do not add engine oilwhen the engine is hot. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury.
Do not use supplemental engine oiladditives because they are unnecessaryand could lead to engine damage that thevehicle warranty may not cover.
1.Clean the area surrounding the engineoil filler cap before you remove it.
2.Remove the engine oil filler cap.
3.Add engine oil that meets ourspecifications. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 578).
4.Reinstall the engine oil filler cap. Turnit clockwise until you feel a strongresistance.
Note: Do not add oil further than themaximum mark. Oil levels above themaximum mark may cause engine damage.
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Note:Immediately soak up any oil spillagewith an absorbent cloth.
RESETTING THE INTELLIGENT OILLIFE MONITOR - VEHICLES WITH:4.2 INCH SCREEN
1.Press the Menu button on the steeringwheel to enter the information displaymain menu.
2.Select Truck Info.
3.Select Oil Life.
4.Select Reset Oil Life.
5.Press and hold the OK button until thesystem reset confirmation appears.
RESETTING THE INTELLIGENT OILLIFE MONITOR - VEHICLES WITH:8 INCH SCREEN/12 INCH SCREEN
Depending on your cluster, there are twopaths to reset the engine oil changereminder.
Path 1
1.Press the Menu button on the steeringwheel to enter the information displaymain menu.
2.Select Settings.
3.Select Vehicle Maintenance.
4.Select Oil Life.
5.Press and hold the OK button until thesystem reset confirmation appears.
Path 2
1.Press the Menu button on the steeringwheel to enter the information displaymain menu.
2.Select Truck Info.
3.Select Engine Information.
4.Press and hold the OK button until thesystem reset confirmation appears.
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY ANDSPECIFICATION
For filling information, please refer to theCapacities and Specifications section ofyour owner's manual. See Engine OilCapacity and Specification (page 506).
CHECKING THE COOLANT
When the engine is cold, check theconcentration and level of the coolant atthe intervals listed in the scheduledmaintenance information. See ScheduledMaintenance (page 667).
Note:Make sure that the coolant level isbetween the minimum and maximum markson the coolant reservoir.
Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. Thelevel may extend beyond the MAX mark.
If the coolant level is at or below theminimum mark, add prediluted coolantimmediately.
Maintain coolant concentration within48% to 50%, which equates to a freezepoint between -29°F (-34°C) and -35°F(-37°C). Coolant concentration should bechecked using a refractometer. We do notrecommend the use of hydrometers orcoolant test strips for measuring coolantconcentration.
Adding Coolant
WARNING: Keep your hands andclothing clear of the cooling fan.
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Electric Parking Brake................................294Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting............................................295Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting........................................295Electric Parking Brake – InformationMessages.........................................................296Electric Parking Brake – WarningLamps...............................................................295Electric Power Steering.............................320Electric Power Steering AdaptiveSteering............................................................320Electric Power Steering Precautions..........320How Does Electric Power SteeringWork..................................................................320Electromagnetic Compatibility................751Electronic Locking Differential...............284Electronic Locking Differential –Troubleshooting............................................290Electronic Locking DifferentialIndicators.....................................................289Electronic Locking DifferentialPrecautions.................................................285Electronic Locking Differential –Troubleshooting.......................................290Electronic Locking Differential –Information Messages................................290Emergency Call Limitations.......................89Emergency Call Requirements.................88Emergency Call System Data....................32Emergency Towing......................................487Emission Law.................................................747Enabling Apps on an AndroidDevice...........................................................650Enabling Apps on an iOS Device...........650Enabling or Disabling PersonalProfiles..........................................................652Enabling Remote Start................................181End User License Agreement..................722Engine Air Filter.............................................510Changing the Engine Air Filter.......................510Engine Block Heater...................................236Engine Block Heater Precautions................236How Does the Engine Block HeaterWork...................................................................237Using the Engine Block Heater......................237Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge..............................................................171
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.7L EcoBoost™........................................592Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -3.3L................................................................594Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)............................................................598Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -3.5L Ecoboost™.......................................596Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -5.0L...............................................................600Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -5.2L.................................................................591Engine Oil.......................................................505Adding Engine Oil..............................................505Checking the Engine Oil Level......................505Engine Oil Capacity andSpecification..................................................506Engine Oil Dipstick Overview........................505Resetting the Intelligent Oil LifeMonitor.............................................................506Engine Oil Pressure Gauge.........................171Engine Specifications - 2.7LEcoBoost™.................................................579Engine Specifications - 3.3L...................580Engine Specifications - 3.5L, HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)............................582Engine Specifications - 3.5LEcoboost™..................................................581Engine Specifications - 5.0L...................583Engine Specifications - 5.2L....................578Entering a Parallel Parking Space.........336Entering a Perpendicular ParkingSpace.............................................................337Evasive Steering Assist.............................396Evasive Steering Assist Limitations............396Switching Evasive Steering Assist On andOff.......................................................................397What Is Evasive Steering Assist...................396EV Coach - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)..............................................................177Event Data........................................................30Exiting a Parking Space.............................337Export Unique Options..............................748Extending the Exterior Mirrors.................165Extending the Remote StartDuration.........................................................182
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