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Adjustable Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals..................................142
Wipers and Washers
Wipers..............................................................143
Autowipers.....................................................143
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................144
Replacing the Front Wiper Blades........144
Washers..........................................................145
Wipers and Washers – Troubleshooting.........................................................................145
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lighting Control - Excluding:Police Responder.....................................147
Exterior Lighting Control - PoliceResponder..................................................147
Headlamps.....................................................147
Headlamps – Troubleshooting..............148
Autolamps.....................................................148
Exterior Lamps.............................................148
Exterior Zone Lighting.................................151
Automatic High Beam Control...............152
Automatic High Beam Control –Troubleshooting.......................................154
Glare Free Lighting......................................155
Glare Free Lighting – Troubleshooting.........................................................................157
Adaptive Front Lighting.............................157
Interior Lighting
Switching All of the Interior Lamps Onand Off........................................................159
Switching the Front Interior Lamps Onand Off - Excluding: Police Responder.........................................................................159
Switching the Front Interior Lamps Onand Off - Police Responder.................159
Switching the Rear Interior Lamps Onand Off........................................................160
Interior Lamp Function.............................160
Adjusting the Instrument Panel LightingBrightness..................................................160
Ambient Lighting.........................................160
Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting......160
Windows
Opening and Closing the Windows.......161
Global Opening.............................................161
Window Bounce-Back...............................162
Locking the Rear Window Controls......162
Opening and Closing the SlidingWindows.....................................................162
Interior Mirror
Interior Mirror Precautions.......................163
Manually Dimming the Interior Mirror.........................................................................163
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror.................163
Exterior Mirrors
Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors.................164
Folding the Exterior Mirrors - VehiclesWith: Manual Folding Mirrors.............164
Folding the Exterior Mirrors - VehiclesWith: Power Folding Mirrors................164
Extending the Exterior Mirrors................165
Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror................165
Moonroof
Opening and Closing the Sunshade.....166
Opening and Closing the Moonroof......166
Venting the Moonroof................................167
Moonroof Bounce-Back............................167
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Overview - VehiclesWith: 4.2 Inch Screen.............................168
Instrument Cluster Overview - VehiclesWith: 8 Inch Screen................................169
Instrument Cluster Overview - VehiclesWith: 12 Inch Screen...............................170
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Accessing the Passive Key BackupPosition - Vehicles With: Keyless Entryand Push Button Start.........................240
Starting and Stopping the Engine –Troubleshooting.....................................240
Hybrid Electric VehicleInformation - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)
What is a Hybrid Electric Vehicle..........244
How Does a Hybrid Electric Vehicle Work........................................................................244
Hybrid Electric Vehicle DrivingCharacteristics........................................244
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Indicators.........244
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information –Troubleshooting......................................245
Power Flow...................................................245
Eco Idle...........................................................246
Eco Idle – Troubleshooting.....................247
Auto-Start-Stop
What Is Auto-Start-Stop.........................248
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions................248
Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off........................................................................248
Stopping the Engine..................................248
Restarting the Engine...............................248
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators....................248
Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting........................................................................249
Fuel and Refueling
Fuel and Refueling Precautions.............251
Fuel Quality...................................................252
Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel..............254
Running Out of Fuel...................................254
Refueling........................................................255
Fuel Tank Capacity - Excluding: HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)..........................259
Fuel Tank Capacity - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)..........................................259
Fuel and Refueling – Troubleshooting.......................................................................260
Catalytic Converter
What Is the Catalytic Converter............262
Catalytic Converter Precautions...........262
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting........................................................................262
High Voltage Battery - HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)
What Is the High Voltage Battery.........263
High Voltage Battery Precautions........263
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Precautions........................................................................264
Automatic Transmission Positions......264
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear.............265
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear - Raptor........................................................................265
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear - PoliceResponder................................................266
Manually Shifting Gears..........................266
Temporary Neutral Mode........................268
Using Progressive Range Selection......269
Automatic Return to Park (P)...............269
Stowing the Selector Lever - Excluding:Raptor.........................................................270
Stowing the Selector Lever - Raptor........................................................................270
Manual Park Release..................................271
Automatic Transmission AudibleWarnings....................................................273
Four-Wheel Drive
How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work -Excluding: Raptor....................................274
How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work -Raptor.........................................................274
Four-Wheel Drive Precautions...............275
Four-Wheel Drive Limitations................275
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Driver Alert Precautions...........................399
Driver Alert Limitations............................399
Switching Driver Alert On and Off.......399
Driver Alert – Troubleshooting.............400
Speed Sign Recognition
What Is Speed Sign Recognition...........401
How Does Speed Sign Recognition Work........................................................................401
Speed Sign Recognition Precautions........................................................................401
Speed Sign Recognition Limitations........................................................................401
Speed Sign Recognition Indicators......402
Setting the Speed Sign RecognitionSpeed Warning.......................................402
Setting the Speed Sign RecognitionSpeed Tolerance....................................402
Speed Sign Recognition –Troubleshooting.....................................402
Load Carrying
Load Carrying Precautions.....................404
Using a Slide-In Camper.........................405
Locating the Safety ComplianceCertification Labels...............................405
What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating.......................................................................405
What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.......................................................................405
What Is the Gross Combined WeightRating.........................................................406
Calculating Payload..................................406
Calculating the Load Limit......................407
Pickup Bed
Pickup Bed Precautions..........................409
Pickup Bed Anchor Points......................409
Tailgate Anchor Points..............................410
Pickup Bed Ramps.......................................411
Connecting a Trailer
Connecting a Trailer Precautions..........414
Hitches............................................................414
Connecting a Trailer...................................414
Trailer Lighting Check................................416
Connecting a Trailer – Troubleshooting.........................................................................417
Towing a Trailer
Towing a Trailer Precautions...................418
Trailer Brake Precautions.........................418
Towing a Trailer Limitations....................419
Loading Your Trailer....................................419
Trailer Towing Hints....................................419
Launching or Retrieving a Boat orPersonal Watercraft..............................420
Towing Weights and Dimensions..........421
Towing a Trailer – Troubleshooting......423
Integrated Trailer BrakeController
What Is the Integrated Trailer BrakeController...................................................425
Integrated Trailer Brake ControllerPrecautions...............................................425
Using the Integrated Trailer BrakeController...................................................425
Adjusting the Integrated Trailer BrakeController Mode......................................427
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Troubleshooting.....................................428
Trailer Sway Control
How Does Trailer Sway Control Work.......................................................................430
Trailer Sway Control Precautions.........430
Switching Trailer Sway Control On andOff................................................................430
Trailer Hitching Assistance
What Is Trailer Hitching Assistance......431
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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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Alexa Built-In
What is Alexa Built-In...............................642
Alexa Built-In Requirements..................642
Signing Into Your Account.......................642
Using Alexa Built-In...................................642
Alexa Built-In Settings..............................642
Phone
Phone Precautions....................................644
Connecting Your Phone...........................644
Phone Menu.................................................644
Making and Receiving a Phone Call.....646
Sending and Receiving a Text Message........................................................................647
Switching Text Message Notification Onand Off.......................................................648
Bluetooth®
Connecting a Bluetooth® Device........649
Playing Media Using Bluetooth®.........649
Apps
App Precautions.........................................650
App Requirements....................................650
Accessing Apps..........................................650
Enabling Apps on an iOS Device..........650
Enabling Apps on an Android Device.......................................................................650
Switching Apple CarPlay On and Off.........................................................................651
Switching Android Auto On and Off.....651
Personal Profiles
How Do Personal Profiles Work............652
Enabling or Disabling Personal Profiles........................................................................652
Creating a Personal Profile.....................652
Linking or Unlinking a Personal Profile........................................................................652
Selecting a Personal Profile...................653
Deleting a Personal Profile.....................653
Navigation
Connected Navigation..............................654
Accessing Navigation...............................654
Navigation Map Updates........................654
Adjusting the Map......................................654
Live Traffic.....................................................654
Setting a Destination................................654
Waypoints.....................................................655
Route Guidance..........................................655
Trailer Towing Navigation........................656
Vehicle Software Updates
Vehicle Software Updates......................657
Software Update Settings......................657
Software Update Indicators..................658
Vehicle System Reset
Performing a System Reset...................659
Accessories
Accessories..................................................660
Auxiliary Switches
What Are the Auxiliary Switches...........661
Locating the Auxiliary Switches............661
Locating the Auxiliary Switch Wiring........................................................................662
Identifying the Auxiliary Switch Wiring........................................................................662
Warranty Terms andConditions - Raptor
Base Warranty.............................................664
Ford Protect
What Is Ford Protect.................................665
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information......667
Normal Scheduled Maintenance.........670
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SVT
The Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT) wasestablished in 1991 to polish the Ford Ovalby creating low-volume, factory-producedvehicles designed for those select fewwhose idea of driving is a high-powered,passionate experience – not just a meansof getting from point A to point B.
In a move to support this spiritedenthusiasm, Ford Motor Company carefullyintegrated the wide array of talent in thecompany into a small, cross-functionalgroup of engineers and product planners,housed together under one roof with acommon mission: to create vehiclesspecifically designed to meet the uniqueneeds and desires of the knowledgeabledriving enthusiast.
More than 400,000 SVT and FordPerformance vehicles were produced sincethe 1993 model year. These include theSVT Mustang Cobra and the Cobra R, theSVT F-150 Lightning, the SVT Contour, theSVT Focus, Ford GT, Shelby GT350, ShelbyGT500, GT500KR and the F-150 SVTRaptor.
TEAM RS
Team RS traces its roots back nearly 60years from the Lotus Ford Cortina and TwinCam Escorts of the mid 1960’s, throughthe first RS branded Escorts of the 1970’sto the founding of Special VehicleEngineering (SVE) in 1980. Through the1980s and 90s, SVE delivered a breadthof vehicles from exciting XR and RSbranded road going performance carsthrough homologation specials such asthe iconic Sierra Cosworth RS500. The firstST (Sport Technology) vehicle appearedin 1996 as the ST24 Mondeo. The firstcollaboration between Ford’s Europeanand North American performance teamsappeared in 2002 as the ST170 in Europe
and SVT Focus in North America. In 2003,Team RS replaced SVE in Europe asperformance car and motorsport personnelwere brought together as one team. TeamRS subsequently created the 2004 FiestaST, 2005 Focus ST and 2009 Focus RS.
FORD PERFORMANCE
Welcome to the Ford Performance family!
SVT and Team RS officially began workingtogether as one team in 2009. In 2015,these two teams, along with Ford Racing,were formally combined establishing FordPerformance as a single team responsiblefor all performance and racing orientedproducts and activities worldwide at FordMotor Company. Your Ford Performancevehicle represents the best of what FordPerformance has to offer from around theglobe. Your vehicle has been designed anddeveloped with the four hallmarks of FordPerformance in mind: Performance,Substance, Exclusivity and Value. We areproud and passionate about what we do,and we are glad you have made us yourchoice.
Included in the purchase price of your FordPerformance vehicle is a one day class atthe Ford Performance racing school. Foradditional information, refer towww.fordperformanceracingschool.com.
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Note:Event data recorder data is recordedby your vehicle only if a non-trivial crashsituation occurs; no data is recorded by theevent data recorder under normal drivingconditions and no personal data orinformation (for example name, gender,age, and crash location) is recorded.However, parties, such as law enforcement,could combine the event data recorder datawith the type of personally identifying dataroutinely acquired during a crashinvestigation.
To read data recorded by an event datarecorder, special equipment is required,and access to the vehicle or the event datarecorder is needed. In addition to thevehicle manufacturer, other parties, suchas law enforcement, that have such specialequipment, can read the information if theyhave access to the vehicle or the eventdata recorder.
BlueCruise Data (If Equipped)
If BlueCruise is active in certain crash ornear crash-like situations, such as anairbag deployment or hitting a roadobstacle, the system may record driverattentiveness, based on the direction ofeyes and duration, and photographs of thedriver seat area.
Note:No data is recorded under normaldriving conditions.
SETTINGS DATA
Your vehicle has electronic control unitsthat have the ability to store data basedon your personalized settings. The data isstored locally in the vehicle or on devicesthat you connect to it, for example, a USBdrive or digital music player. You can deletesome of this data and also choose whetherto share it through the services to whichyou subscribe. See Enabling andDisabling the Modem (page 621).
Comfort and Convenience Data
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Seat and steering wheel position.
•Climate control settings.
•Radio presets.
Entertainment Data
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Music, videos or album art.
•Contacts and corresponding addressbook entries.
•Navigation destinations.
CONNECTED VEHICLE DATA -
EXCLUDING: POLICE
RESPONDER
The modem has a SIM. Themodem was enabled when yourvehicle was built and periodicallysends messages to stay connected to thecell phone network, receive automaticsoftware updates and send vehicle-relatedinformation to us, for example diagnosticinformation. These messages couldinclude information that identifies yourvehicle, the SIM and the electronic serialnumber of the modem. Cell phone networkservice providers could have access toadditional information, for example cellphone network tower identification. Foradditional information about our privacypolicy, visit www.FordConnected.com orrefer to your local Ford website.
Note:The modem continues to send thisinformation unless you disable the modemor stop the modem from sharing vehicledata by changing the modem settings. SeeConnected Vehicle (page 621).
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UNIQUE FEATURES - 5.2L
Powertrain
•5.2L Supercharged V8 engine.
•10R80 10-speed automatictransmission with paddle shifters andwater to air transmission cooler.
•Torque On Demand™ 2-speed transfercase with 4 Hi-Loc.
•Rear differential capable of locking in4A, 4H and 4L.
•35 spline rear axle shafts for increasedcapability.
•4.10 front and rear axle ratios.
•High flow exhaust with X-pipe andactive valves for acoustic refinement.
•Low temperature radiator fanassembly for greater cooling at lowspeeds.
Chassis
•Cast aluminum lower control arms.
•Forged steel upper control arms.
•Fox Factory 3.1 Live Valve InternalBypass front shocks.
•Fox Factory 3.1 Live Valve InternalBypass Remote Reservoir rear shocks.
•24 inch triple rate rear springs.
•Unique underbody shields.
•Heavy duty fully boxed frame.
•Unique 5 link rear suspension.
•Unique cast aluminum knuckle.
•Ride height sensors at each corner.
•Off-road tuned stabilizer bar andjounce bumpers.
Exterior
•Optional off-road driving lights.
•Modified rear bumper with integratedrear tow hooks.
•Underbody shields plus front towhooks.
•Hood with functional air extractors.
•Front fenders with functional airextractors.
•Front and rear LED marker lamps.
•17 x 8.5 aluminum wheels.
•Optional 17 x 8.5 forged beadlockcompatible wheels.
•LT 315/70R17 BF Goodrich All TerrainTA KO2 tires.
•Optional 37x12.5R17 LT BF Goodrich AllTerrain TA KO2 tires.
Interior
•Unique terrain-mode and trail controlfunctionality plus six auxiliary switches.
•Premium leather and suede seats.
UNIQUE FEATURES - 3.5L
ECOBOOST™
Powertrain
•3.5L EcoBoost engine.
•10R80 10-speed automatictransmission with paddle shifters andwater to air transmission cooler.
•Torque On Demand™ 2-speed transfercase with 4 Hi-Loc.
•Rear differential capable of locking in4A, 4H and 4L.
•35 spline rear axle shafts for increasedcapability.
•4.10 front and rear axle ratios.
•High flow exhaust with X-pipe andactive valves for acoustic refinement.
•Charge air cooler fan assembly forgreater cooling at low speeds.
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Chassis
•Cast aluminum lower control arms.
•Forged steel upper control arms.
•Fox Factory 3.1 Live Valve InternalBypass front shocks.
•Fox Factory 3.1 Live Valve InternalBypass Remote Reservoir rear shocks.
•24 inch triple rate rear springs.
•Unique underbody shields.
•Heavy duty fully boxed frame.
•Unique 5 link rear suspension.
•Unique cast aluminum knuckle.
•Ride height sensors at each corner.
•Off-road tuned stabilizer bar andjounce bumpers.
Exterior
•Optional off-road driving lights.
•Modified rear bumper with integratedrear tow hooks.
•Underbody shields plus front towhooks.
•Hood with functional air extractors.
•Front fenders with functional airextractors.
•Front and rear LED marker lamps.
•17 x 8.5 aluminum wheels.
•Optional 17 x 8.5 forged beadlockcompatible wheels.
•LT 315/70R17 BF Goodrich All TerrainTA KO2 tires.
•Optional 37x12.5R17 LT BF Goodrich AllTerrain TA KO2 tires.
Interior
•Unique terrain-mode and trail controlfunctionality plus six auxiliary switches.
•Optional premium leather and suedeseats.
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See Folding the Seats (page 202).C
See Sitting in the Correct Position (page 193).D
VEHICLE INTERIOR - RAPTOR
See Stowing the Selector Lever (page 270).A
See Using the Center Console Work Surface (page 225). See Using theCenter Console Work Surface (page 226).B
See Folding the Seats (page 202).C
See Sitting in the Correct Position (page 193).D
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