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Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
Data Recording..................................................9
California Proposition 65..............................11
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Ford Credit..........................................................11
Replacement PartsRecommendation........................................11
Special Notices................................................12
Mobile CommunicationsEquipment.....................................................13
Export Unique Options..................................13
Environment
Protecting the Environment........................14
Child Safety
General Information.......................................15
Installing Child Seats.....................................16
Booster Seats..................................................24
Child Seat Positioning..................................26
Child Safety Locks..........................................27
Safety Belts
Principle of Operation..................................29
Fastening the Safety Belts.........................30
Safety Belt Height Adjustment.................33
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime.............................................................33
Safety Belt Minder.........................................34
Child Restraint and Safety BeltMaintenance................................................36
Supplementary RestraintsSystem
Principle of Operation...................................37
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................38
Side Airbags.....................................................43
Safety Canopy™............................................44
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......45
Airbag Disposal..............................................46
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on RadioFrequencies..................................................47
Remote Control...............................................47
Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl...........................................................50
MyKey™
Principle of Operation...................................51
Creating a MyKey............................................52
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................53
Checking MyKey System Status...............53
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems.........................................................55
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................55
Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................56
Keyless Entry....................................................57
Tailgate
Tailgate Lock...................................................60
Removing the Tailgate.................................60
Tailgate Step.....................................................61
Bed Extender...................................................62
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System........................64
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................65
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................66
Audio Control..................................................66
Voice Control....................................................67
Cruise Control..................................................67
Information Display Control.......................67
Heated Steering Wheel...............................68
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Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals....................................69
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers.........................................70
Windshield Washers.....................................70
Lighting
General Information.......................................71
Lighting Control................................................71
Autolamps.........................................................72
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................73
Daytime Running Lamps.............................73
Front Fog Lamps.............................................73
Direction Indicators........................................74
Interior Lamps..................................................74
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows..............................................76
Global Opening................................................77
Exterior Mirrors.................................................77
Interior Mirror....................................................79
Sliding Windows.............................................79
Sun Visors.........................................................80
Moonroof..........................................................80
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...............................................................82
Warning Lamps and Indicators................84
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............87
Information Displays
General Information.....................................89
Information Messages...............................100
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control.............................110
Automatic Climate Control.........................111
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................112
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................115
Remote Start..................................................116
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................117
Head Restraints..............................................117
Manual Seats..................................................119
Power Seats...................................................120
Memory Function.........................................120
Rear Seats........................................................122
Heated Seats..................................................124
Climate Controlled Seats..........................125
Front Seat Armrest.......................................127
Rear Seat Armrest........................................128
Universal Garage DoorOpener
Universal Garage Door Opener...............129
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................137
Storage Compartments
Center Console..............................................139
Overhead Console........................................139
Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information....................................140
Ignition Switch..............................................140
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................141
Engine Block Heater....................................142
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions......................................144
Fuel Quality....................................................145
Running Out of Fuel....................................146
Refueling.........................................................146
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Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)..............................................................221
Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly).............................................................222
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart...........................223
Changing a Fuse............................................231
Maintenance
General Information....................................232
Opening and Closing the Hood..............232
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................233
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L..................234
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................235
Engine Oil Check..........................................235
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................236
Engine Coolant Check...............................236
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck...........................................................240
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................243
Brake Fluid Check........................................244
Power Steering Fluid Check....................244
Washer Fluid Check....................................244
Fuel Filter........................................................244
Changing the 12V Battery.........................245
Checking the Wiper Blades......................247
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................247
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................247
Removing a Headlamp.............................249
Changing a Bulb..........................................249
Bulb Specification Chart...........................252
Changing the Engine Air Filter................254
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................256
Cleaning Products.......................................256
Cleaning the Exterior..................................256
Waxing..............................................................257
Cleaning the Engine....................................257
Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades..........................................................258
Cleaning the Interior...................................258
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.......................259
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................259
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............261
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................261
Vehicle Storage.............................................261
Wheels and Tires
General Information...................................264
Tire Care..........................................................267
Using Snow Chains.....................................284
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........284
Changing a Road Wheel...........................290
Technical Specifications............................301
Capacities and Specific-ations
Engine Specifications................................303
Motorcraft Parts..........................................304
Vehicle Identification Number...............305
Vehicle Certification Label......................306
Transmission Code Designation...........306
Capacities and Specifications - 6.2LV8..................................................................307
Capacities and Specifications - 6.8LTriton-30V - V10........................................311
Audio System
General Information.....................................317
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM.......318
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC.............................................................319
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/Touchscreen Display..............................322
Digital Radio..................................................323
Satellite Radio..............................................325
USB Port.........................................................328
Media Hub......................................................328
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Many states and provinces haverestrictions for the use of remote start.Check your local and state or provinciallaws for specific requirements regardingremote start systems.
The remote start system will not work if:
•the ignition is on
•the alarm system is triggered
•you disable the feature
•the hood is open
•the transmission is not in P
•the vehicle battery voltage is too low
•the service engine soon indicator is on.
Remote Starting the Vehicle
Note:You must press each button withinthree seconds of each other. Your vehiclewill not remote start and the horn will notsound if you do not follow this sequence.
The label on your transmitter details thestarting procedure.
To remote start your vehicle:
1. Press the lock button to lock all thedoors.
2. Press the remote start button twice.The exterior lamps will flash twice.
The horn will sound if the system fails tostart.
Note:If you remote start your vehicle withan integrated keyhead transmitter, you mustswitch the ignition on before driving yourvehicle. If you remote start your vehicle withan intelligent access transmitter, you mustpress the START/STOP button on theinstrument panel once while applying thebrake pedal before driving your vehicle.
The power windows will not work duringthe remote start and the radio will not turnon automatically.
The parking lamps will remain on and thevehicle will run for 5, 10, or 15 minutes,depending on the setting.
Extending the Vehicle Run Time
Repeat Steps 1 and 2 with the vehicle stillrunning to extend the run time for anotherremote start duration. If the duration is setto last 10 minutes, the duration will extendby another 10 minutes. For example, if thevehicle had been running from the firstremote start for five minutes, the vehiclewill continue to run now for a total of 20minutes.
Wait at least five seconds before remotestarting after a vehicle shutdown.
Turning the Vehicle Off After RemoteStarting
Press the button once. Theparking lamps will turn off.
You may have to be closer to thevehicle than when starting due to groundreflection and the added noise of therunning vehicle.
You can disable or enable the remote startsystem through the information display.See (page 89).
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
MyKey allows you to program keys withrestricted driving modes to promote gooddriving habits. All but one of the keysprogrammed to the vehicle can beactivated with these restricted modes.
Any keys that have not been programmedare referred to as administrator keys oradmin keys. They can be used to:
•create a MyKey
•program configurable MyKey settings
•clear all MyKey features.
When you have programmed a MyKey, youcan access the following information usingthe information display:
•How many admin keys and MyKeys areprogrammed to your vehicle.
•The total distance your vehicle hastraveled using a MyKey.
Note:All MyKeys are programmed to thesame settings. You cannot program themindividually.
Non-configurable Settings
The following settings cannot be changedby an admin key user:
•Belt-Minder. You cannot disable thisfeature. The audio system will mutewhen the front seat occupants’ safetybelts are not fastened.Note: If yourvehicle is equipped with AM/FM radioonly, then the radio will not mute.
•Early low fuel. The low fuel warning isactivated earlier, giving the MyKey usermore time to refuel.
•Driver assist features, if equipped onyour vehicle, are forced on: parking aid,blind spot information system (BLIS)with cross traffic alert, lane departurewarning and forward collision warningsystem.
Configurable Settings
With an admin key, you can configurecertain MyKey settings when you firstcreate a MyKey and before you recycle thekey or restart the vehicle. You can alsochange the settings afterward with anadmin key:
•A vehicle speed limit can be set.Warnings will be shown in the displayfollowed by an audible tone when yourvehicle reaches the set speed. Youcannot override the set speed by fullydepressing the accelerator pedal or bysetting cruise control.
WARNING
Do not set MyKey maximum speedlimit to a limit that will prevent thedriver from maintaining a safe speedconsidering posted speed limits andprevailing road conditions. The driver isalways responsible to drive in accordancewith local laws and prevailing conditions.Failure to do so could result in accident orinjury.
•Various vehicle speed minders can beset. Once you select a speed, it will beshown in the display, followed by anaudible tone when the preselectedvehicle speed is exceeded.
•Audio system maximum volume of45%. A message will be shown in thedisplay when you attempt to exceedthe limited volume. Also, thespeed-sensitive or compensatedautomatic volume control will bedisabled.Note: If your vehicle isequipped with AM/FM radio only, thenthe radio volume will not be limited.
•Always on setting. When this isselected, you will not be able to turnoff AdvanceTrac (if your vehicle isequipped with this feature).
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CREATING A MYKEY
Use the information display to create aMyKey. There are two types of informationdisplays, and their controls and messagingvary. To determine which type of displayyou have, you will need to referenceanother chapter. See (page 89).
If You Have a Type 1 InformationDisplay:
1.Insert the key you want to program intothe ignition.
2. Switch the ignition on.
3. Access the main menu on theinformation display controls. PressSETUP using the information displaybuttons until PRESS RESET TOCREATE MYKEY is displayed.
4. Press and release the RESET button.You will see HOLD RESET TOCONFIRM MYKEY in the display.
5. Press and hold the RESET button fortwo seconds until you see the messageMARK THIS AS RESTRICTED in thedisplay. Wait until you see KEYRESTRICTED AT NEXT START in thedisplay.
If You Have a Type 2 InformationDisplay:
1.Insert the key you want to program intothe ignition.
2. Switch the ignition on.
3. Access the main menu on theinformation display controls, and selectSETTINGS, then MYKEY by pressingOK or the > button.
4. Press OK or the > button to selectCREATE A MYKEY.
5. When prompted, hold the OK buttonuntil you see KEY RESTRICTED ATNEXT START in the display. The keywill be restricted at the next start.
MyKey is successfully created. Make sureyou label it so you can distinguish it fromthe admin keys.
You can also program configurablesettings for the key(s). Refer toProgramming/Changing ConfigurableSettings.
Programming/ChangingConfigurable Settings
Use the information display to program orchange your configurable MyKey settings.There are two types of informationdisplays, and their controls and messagingvary. To determine which type of displayyou have, you will need to referenceanother chapter. See (page 89).
If You Have a Type 1 InformationDisplay:
1. Switch the ignition on using an adminkey.
2. Access the main menu on theinformation display controls, and pressSETUP until RESET FOR MYKEYSETTINGS displays.
3. Press and release the RESET buttonto display MyKey setup menus.
4.Press the SETUP button to enter yourchoice. Once you make a selection, thenext configurable setting will bedisplayed.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until you aredone changing the configurablesettings.
If You Have a Type 2 InformationDisplay:
1. Switch the ignition on using an adminkey.
2. Access the main menu on theinformation display controls, and selectSETTINGS, then MYKEY by pressingOK or the > button.
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3. Use the arrow buttons to get to aconfigurable feature.
4. Press OK or > to make a selection.
Note:You can clear or change your MyKeysettings at any time during the same keycycle as you created the MyKey. Once youhave switched the engine off, however, youwill need an admin key to change or clearyour MyKey settings.
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS
You can clear all MyKeys within the samekey cycle as you created the MyKey. If youswitch your ignition off, however, you willneed to use an admin key to clear yourMyKeys.
Note:When you clear your MyKeys, youremove all restrictions and return all MyKeysto their original admin key status at once.
To clear all MyKeys of all MyKey settings,use the information display. There are twotypes of information displays, and theircontrols and messaging vary. To determinewhich type of display you have, you willneed to reference another chapter. See(page 89).
If You Have a Type 1 InformationDisplay:
1.Press SETUP until PRESS RESET TOCLEAR MYKEY displays.
2. Press and release the RESET button.The display will show HOLD RESETTO CONFIRM CLEAR.
3. Press and hold the RESET button fortwo seconds until ALL MYKEYSCLEARED displays.
If You Have a Type 2 InformationDisplay:
1. Access the main menu and selectSETTINGS, then MYKEY.
2.Scroll to CLEAR ALL and press the OKbutton.
3. Hold the OK button until ALLMYKEYS CLEARED displays.
CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM
STATUS
You can find information on programmedMyKey(s) using the information displaycontrol on the steering wheel. SeeInformation Displays (page 89).
To find information on programmed MyKey(s), press the left arrow button toaccess the main menu and scroll to:
DescriptionMessage
Press the OK button.Settings
Press the OK button.MyKey
Select one of the following:
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The autolock feature will unlock all thedoors when:
•autolock has locked the doors
•you stop the vehicle and switch theignition off or to accessory mode, and
•you open the driver door within 10minutes.
Note:The doors will not autounlock if youhave electronically locked them beforeopening the driver door.
Enabling or Disabling
You can enable or disable these featuresin the information display or yourauthorized dealer can do it for you. See(page 89).
Note:You can enable or disable theautolock and autounlock featuresindependently of each other.
Illuminated Entry
The interior lamps and select exteriorlamps will illuminate when you unlock thedoors with the remote entry system.
The illuminated entry system will turn offthe lights if:
•the ignition is on
•you press the remote control lockbutton, or
•after 25 seconds of illumination.
The dome lamp will not turn on if thecontrol is set to the off position.
The lights will not turn off if:
•you turn them on with the dimmercontrol, or
•any door is open.
Battery Saver
The battery saver turns off the interiorlamps 30 minutes after you switch theignition off if a door is open and the domelamp switch is on. It turns off the interiorlamps after 10 minutes if the dome lampswitch is off.
KEYLESS ENTRY (If Equipped)
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD
The keypad is located near the driverwindow.
Note:If you enter your entry code too faston the keypad, the unlock function may notwork. Re-enter your entry code more slowly.
You can use the keypad to lock or unlockthe doors without using a key.
For vehicles without intelligent access, youcan operate the keypad with thefactory-set 5-digit entry code. The code islocated on the owner’s wallet card in theglove box and is available from anauthorized dealer. You can also create upto five of your own 5-digit personal entrycodes.
For vehicles with intelligent access, you donot need to enter a 5-digit entry code.Press any button on keyless entry keypadonce to unlock all doors.
Note:You must have an intelligent accesskey within 3 ft (1 m) of your vehicle.
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Programming a Personal Entry Code
To create your own personal entry code:
1. Enter the factory-set code.
2. Press 1·2 on the keypad within fiveseconds.
3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. Youmust enter each number within fiveseconds of each other.
4. Press 1·2 on the keypad to savepersonal code 1.
The doors will lock then unlock to confirmthat programming was successful.
To program additional personal entrycodes, repeat Steps 1-3, then for Step 4:
•press 3·4 to save personal code 2
•press 5·6 to save personal code 3
•press 7·8 to save personal code 4
•press 9·0 to save personal code 5.
You may also program a personal entrycode through the information display.
Tips:
•Do not set a code that uses five of thesame number.
•Do not use five numbers in sequentialorder.
•The factory-set code will work even ifyou have set your own personal code.
Recalling Memory Positions (IfEquipped)
The programmed entry codes will recalldriver memory positions as follows:
•Entry code 1 will recall driver 1 memorypositions.
•Entry code 2 will recall driver 2 memorypositions.
Note:Personal entry codes 3, 4 and 5 willnot recall memory positions.
Erasing a Personal Code
1. Enter the factory-set 5-digit code.
2. Press and release 1·2 on the keypadwithin five seconds.
3. Press and hold 1·2 for two seconds.You must do this within five secondsof completing Step 2.
All personal codes will erase and only thefactory-set 5-digit code will work.
Anti-Scan Feature
The keypad will go into an anti-scan modeif you enter the wrong code seven times(35 consecutive button presses). Thismode disables the keypad for one minuteand the keypad lamp will flash.
The anti-scan feature will turn off after:
•one minute of keypad inactivity
•pressing the unlock button on theremote control
•switching the ignition on.
Displaying the Factory Set Code
Note:You will need to have twoprogrammed passive anti-theft keys for thisprocedure.
To display the factory-set code in theinformation display:
1.Insert a key into the ignition and switchthe ignition on for a few seconds.
2.Switch the ignition off and remove thekey.
3. Insert the second key into the ignitionand switch the ignition on.
The factory-set code will display for a fewseconds.
Note:The code may not display until afterany other warning messages first display.
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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM (If Equipped)
Note:The system is not compatible withnon-Ford aftermarket remote start systems.Use of these systems may result in vehiclestarting problems and a loss of securityprotection.
Note:Metallic objects, electronic devicesor a second coded key on the same keychain may cause vehicle starting problemsif they are too close to the key when startingthe engine. Prevent these objects fromtouching the coded key while starting theengine. Switch the ignition off, move allobjects on the key chain away from thecoded key and restart the engine if aproblem occurs.
Note:Do not leave a duplicate coded keyin the vehicle. Always take your keys andlock all doors when leaving the vehicle.
SecuriLock™
The system is an engine immobilizationsystem. It helps prevent the engine fromstarting unless you use a coded keyprogrammed to your vehicle. Using thewrong key may prevent the engine fromstarting. A message may appear in theinformation display.
If you are unable to start the engine with acorrectly coded key, the system hasmalfunctioned. A message may appear inthe information display.
Automatic Arming
The system arms immediately after youswitch the ignition off.
Automatic Disarming
Switching the ignition on with a coded keydisarms the system.
Replacement Keys
Note:Your vehicle may have two integratedkeyhead transmitters.
The integrated keyhead transmitterfunctions as a programmed ignition key. Itoperates all the locks, starts the vehicleand acts as a remote control.
If your programmed transmitters orstandard SecuriLock coded keys are lostor stolen and you do not have an extracoded key, you will need to have yourvehicle towed to an authorized dealer. Youneed to erase the key codes from yourvehicle and program new coded keys.
Store an extra programmed key away fromyour vehicle in a safe place to help preventany inconveniences. See an authorizeddealer to purchase additional spare orreplacement keys.
Programming a Spare Key
Note:You can program a maximum of eightcoded keys to your vehicle. Only four ofthese can be integrated keyheadtransmitters.
You can program your own integratedkeyhead transmitter or standardSecuriLock coded keys to your vehicle. Thisprocedure will program both the engineimmobilizer keycode and the remote entryportion of the remote control to yourvehicle.
Only use integrated keyhead transmittersor standard SecuriLock keys.
You must have two previouslyprogrammed coded keys and the newunprogrammed key readily accessible. Seean authorized dealer to have the spare keyprogrammed if two previouslyprogrammed coded keys are not available.
Read and understand the entire procedurebefore you begin.
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