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• Spark plugs.
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• Shock absorbers.
• Struts.
• Engine Belts.
• Engine coolant hoses, clamps and
o-rings.
• Diesel exhaust fluid replenishment (if
equipped).
• Cabin air filter replacement every
20,000 mi (32,000 km) (electric
vehicles only).
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When to Expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Vehicle Use and Example
Interval 1
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling Severe
5,000– 7,500 mi
(8,000– 12,000 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3,000–5,000 mi
(5,000–8,000 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Extended engine idling
1 Hybrid vehicles may achieve longer distances between oil changes, but do not exceed
the 1 year maximum oil change interval. Remaining oil life can be accessed through the
information display. See Information Displays (page 96).
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•
Example 1: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message comes on at
28,751 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement. •
Example 2
: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message has not come
on, but the odometer reads 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
(for example, the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was reset
at
25,000 mi (40,000 km)). Perform
the engine air filter replacement. Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use
(Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
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Adjusting the Volume.......................................
345
Changing Radio Stations................................ 345
Listening to the Radio...................................... 345
Playing or Pausing Media............................... 345
Switching Repeat Mode On and Off..........346
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off..........346
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........345
Switching the Display On and Off...............345
Using a Cell Phone............................................ 346
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 346
Using the Display Control............................... 346
Using the Number Block................................. 346
Autolamps........................................................78 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 78
Automatic Climate Control.......................118
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 118
Setting the Temperature.................................. 118
Switching Auto Mode On and Off.................118
Switching Defrost On and Off........................ 119
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off................................................................ 119
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
119
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
119
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
119
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
119
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off........................................................................\
119
Automatic High Beam Control.................80 Automatic High Beam Indicator...................... 81
Switching the System On and Off................80
Automatic Transmission
...........................160
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................. 163
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 162
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow.................................................................. 163
Progressive Range Selection.......................... 162
SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission.................................................... 161
Transmission Selector Lever Positions........................................................... 160Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check.............................................................272
Auto-Start-Stop............................................147 Disabling Auto-Start-Stop............................. 148
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop............................... 147
Autowipers........................................................75 Autowipers Settings............................................ 76
Auxiliary Power Points.................................137 AC Power Point.................................................... 137
DC Power Point.................................................... 137
Auxiliary Switches
......................................409
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 274
Battery Charging See: Charging the 12V Battery....................... 273
Blind Spot Information System
.............204
Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow.................................................................... 205
Switching the System On and Off...............207
System Errors...................................................... 207
Using the Blind Spot Information System............................................................. 204
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System.........204
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........263
Booster Seats..................................................28 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 28
Brake Fluid Check.........................................272 Brake Fluid Service Interval............................ 273
Brakes................................................................173 General Information........................................... 173
Breaking-In.....................................................230
Bulb Specification Chart...........................334
C
Cabin Air Filter
................................................122
Canceling the Set Speed...........................182
Capacities and Specifications................328 Air Conditioning System................................. 328
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 330
Automatic Transmission................................. 328
Engine Coolant................................................... 329
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Engine Oil.............................................................
330
Front Axle.............................................................. 333
Fuel Tank................................................................ 331
Grease..................................................................... 331
Hydraulic Brake System.................................. 332
Locks....................................................................... 332
Rear Axle............................................................... 333
Transfer Case....................................................... 332
Washer Reservoir............................................... 334
Cargo Lamps....................................................82
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 284
Catalytic Converter
.......................................157
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 158
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 159
Center Console..............................................139
Changing a Bulb...........................................278 Approach Lamp and Side Direction
Indicator........................................................... 280
Central High Mounted Brake Lamp............282
Front Fog Lamps............................................... 280
Front Side Marker Bulb.................................... 279
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 282
Rear Lamps......................................................... 280
Replacing LED Fog Lamp Bulbs.................. 280
Replacing the Headlamp Bulbs ................... 278
Changing a Fuse..........................................260 Fuses...................................................................... 260
Changing a Road Wheel
.............................312
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information....................................................... 312
Installing a Road Wheel.................................. 320
Jacking and Lifting Points................................ 318
Removing a Road Wheel................................. 319
Spare Wheel......................................................... 317
Stowing the Flat Tire........................................ 320
Stowing the Tool Kit - SuperCrew...............322
Stowing the Vehicle Jack and Tool Kit - SuperCab.......................................................... 321
Stowing the Vehicle Jack - SuperCrew........................................................ 321
Tire Change Procedure..................................... 313
Vehicle Jack........................................................... 314
Changing the 12V Battery..........................274 Remove and Reinstall the Battery...............275
Changing the Engine Air Filter................266 Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
Name or Password
....................................341
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................276 Changing the Windshield Wiper
Blades................................................................ 276
Charging the 12V Battery...........................273 Battery Management System....................... 273
Checking MyKey System Status..............60 MyKey Distance.................................................... 60
Number of Admin Keys....................................... 61
Number of MyKeys............................................... 61
Checking the Wiper Blades
......................276
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................38
Child Restraint Positioning
.........................30
Child Safety.......................................................19
General Information............................................. 19
Child Safety Locks...........................................31 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 32
Right-Hand Side................................................... 32
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................287
Cleaning Products
.......................................283
Materials............................................................... 283
Cleaning the Engine....................................285
Cleaning the Exterior..................................284 Cleaning the Exterior Lamps......................... 284
Cleaning the Exterior Precautions...............284
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 284
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 284
Stripes or Graphics........................................... 284
Underbody........................................................... 285
Under Hood......................................................... 285
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................287
Cleaning the Interior...................................286 Mirrors.................................................................... 286
Cleaning the Wheels..................................288
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................286
Clearing All MyKeys......................................60
Climate............................................................382 Accessing Rear Climate Controls................384
Accessing the Climate Control Menu.........382
Directing the Airflow......................................... 382
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator..........384
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................383
Setting the Temperature................................ 383
Switching Auto Mode On and Off...............383
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D
Data Recording..................................................9
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data........................................................................\
11
Event Data................................................................. 11
Service Data............................................................ 10
Services That Third Parties Provide...............12
Services That We Provide.................................. 12
Vehicles With a Modem...................................... 12
Vehicles With an Emergency Call System.................................................................. 13
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 12
Daytime Running Lamps.............................79 Type One - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)........................................ 79
Type Two - Configurable................................... 79
Declaration of Conformity.......................454
Digital Radio
..................................................350
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................. 351
Direction Indicators
........................................81
Direction Indicator................................................ 81
Switching the Direction Indicators On and Off........................................................................\
.. 81
Doors and Locks.............................................63
Driver Alert
......................................................198
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION........................... 198
USING DRIVER ALERT..................................... 198
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................42 Children and Airbags........................................... 43
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 42
Driving Aids.....................................................198
Driving Hints
..................................................230
Driving Through Water...............................232
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 79
E
Economical Driving.....................................230
Electromagnetic Compatibility
..............426
Electronic Locking Differential..................171
Operating Electronic Locking Differential
with Spare or Mismatched Tires...............171
Emergency Call Limitations.......................50
Emergency Call Requirements
.................49 Emission Law
.................................................156
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........157
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 156
End User License Agreement.................429 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 429
Engine Block Heater
....................................145
Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 146
Engine Coolant Check
...............................268
Adding Coolant.................................................. 268
Coolant Change................................................. 270
Engine Coolant Temperature Management....................................................271
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 270
Recycled Coolant.............................................. 269
Severe Climates................................................. 270
Engine Emission Control
............................156
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 70
Engine Oil Check..........................................265 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 265
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................265
Engine Specifications.................................324 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 324
Entertainment..............................................380 Playing Music From a USB or Media
Player................................................................. 381
Streaming Music From a Bluetooth Device................................................................. 381
Using the Radio................................................... 381
Environment.....................................................16
Essential Towing Checks
..........................224
Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 226
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 227
Safety Chains...................................................... 225
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 226
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 226
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 225
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 226
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Exterior Mirrors................................................86 Blind Spot Information System...................... 87
Fold Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 86
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 87
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Rear Seats.......................................................128
Folding the Seat Backrest............................... 129
Folding the Seat Cushion................................ 128
Removing the Seat Cushion........................... 128
Unfolding the Seat Backrest.......................... 130
Unfolding the Seat Cushion............................ 129
Rear View Camera.......................................186 Camera guidelines.............................................. 187
Manual Zoom...................................................... 189
Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 188
Rear Camera Delay............................................ 189
Using the Rear View Camera System.........187
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera................................... 186
Recommended Towing Weights............222 Towing Capacities............................................. 223
Trailer Hitch Identification.............................. 223
Trailer Nose Weight........................................... 224
Refueling..........................................................152 Refueling System Overview............................ 152
Refueling System Warning............................. 154
Refueling Your Vehicle...................................... 152
Remote Control
...............................................51
Car Finder................................................................ 55
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter...................... 51
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 52
Remote Start......................................................... 56
Replacing the Battery......................................... 53
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 55
Remote Start..................................................123 Automatic Settings............................................ 123
Heated and Cooled Features.......................... 123
Last Settings......................................................... 123
Removing a Headlamp..............................278
Removing the Tailgate.................................68
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............288
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................13
Collision Repairs.................................................... 14
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 14
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 14
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................57
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................245
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................245 Roadside Assistance
..................................234
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance....................................................... 235
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance................................... 234
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance................................... 234
Roadside Emergencies..............................234
Roof Racks and Load Carriers.................219
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................. 230
Running Out of Fuel....................................150 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 151
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 150
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................46
Safety Precautions......................................149
Satellite Radio..............................................348
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 349
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............348
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.................349
Troubleshooting................................................. 349
Scheduled Maintenance
...........................416
Seatbelt Extensions......................................38
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................36
Seatbelt Reminder........................................36 Seatbelt Status..................................................... 37
Seatbelts...........................................................33 Principle of Operation......................................... 33
Seats..................................................................124
Security..............................................................70
Settings...........................................................393 Audio...................................................................... 393
Automatic Updates.......................................... 394
Bluetooth.............................................................. 393
Charge Settings.................................................. 394
Clock....................................................................... 393
Display................................................................... 394
Driver Assist......................................................... 393
Emergency Assistance.................................... 394
FordPass............................................................... 394
General.................................................................. 394
Message Center................................................. 394
Mobile Apps......................................................... 394
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Information About Uniform Tire Quality
Grading............................................................. 292
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 295
Temperature A B C............................................ 293
Traction AA A B C............................................... 293
Treadwear.............................................................293
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........308
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System...................................... 309
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....................................... 310
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 291
Towing a Trailer..............................................221
Towing Points
................................................238
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels...........................................................227
Emergency Towing............................................ 228
Recreational Towing......................................... 228
Towing...............................................................221
Traction Control
.............................................176
Principle of Operation....................................... 176
Trail Control Indicators...............................183
Trail Control....................................................182 Trail Control – Troubleshooting.................... 183
Trail Control – Troubleshooting..............183 Trail Control – Information
Messages.......................................................... 183
Trailer Sway Control
....................................222
Transmission Code Designation.............327
Transmission..................................................160
Transporting the Vehicle...........................238
Type Approvals
............................................454
Radio Frequency Certification for Keys and
Remote Controls........................................... 457
Radio Frequency Certifications for Blind Spot Information System.......................... 456
Radio Frequency Certifications for Body Control Module.............................................. 457
Radio Frequency Certifications for Cruise Control Module.............................................. 457
Radio Frequency Certifications for Passive Anti-Theft System....................................... 455
Radio Frequency Certifications for Radio Transceiver Module...................................... 455
Radio Frequency Certifications for Sync 2.5....................................................................... 455Radio Frequency Certifications for SYNC
3........................................................................\
... 457
Radio Frequency Certifications for Telematic Control Unit............................... 456
Radio Frequency Certifications for Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor(s)...............454
Radio Frequency Statement for Audio Unit.................................................................... 458
United States of America............................... 457
U
Under Hood Overview...............................264
Under Seat Storage
.....................................140
SuperCab.............................................................. 140
Unique Driving Characteristics.................147
Universal Garage Door Opener................133 HomeLink Wireless Control System............133
USB Port
.........................................................353
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................191 Automatic Cancellation................................... 194
Blocked Sensor................................................... 196
Canceling the Set Speed................................. 194
Changing the Set Speed.................................. 194
Detection Issues................................................. 195
Following a Vehicle............................................ 192
Hilly Condition Usage........................................ 194
Overriding the Set Speed................................ 193
Resuming the Set Speed................................. 194
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed..............192
Setting the Gap Distance................................ 193
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off....................................................................... 195
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........................................................................\
192
Switching to Normal Cruise Control............197
System Not Available....................................... 196
Using Cruise Control...................................190 Canceling the Set Speed................................ 190
Changing the Set Speed................................. 190
Resuming the Set Speed.................................. 191
Setting the Cruise Speed................................ 190
Switching Cruise Control Off........................... 191
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 190
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................164 4WD Indicator Lights........................................ 164
Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles............................................................. 166
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Low Washer Fluid Level Warning
Lamp.................................................................... 94
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp............................. 94
Parking Lamps...................................................... 94
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control...........94
Service Engine Soon........................................... 94
Stability Control and Traction Control Indicator.............................................................. 95
Stability Control and Traction Control Off Warning Lamp.................................................. 95
Tow Haul Indicator.............................................. 95
Trail Control............................................................ 95
Washer Fluid Check....................................276
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 284
See: Wipers and Washers.................................. 75
Waxing.............................................................285
What Is 911 Assist...........................................49
What Is a Connected Vehicle..................336
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System............................................................131
What Is Trail Control....................................182
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 312
Wheels and Tires..........................................291 General Information.......................................... 291
Technical Specifications................................. 322
Windows and Mirrors
....................................83
Windshield Washers......................................76
Windshield Wipers.........................................75
Intermittent Wipe................................................. 75
Speed Dependent Wipers................................. 75
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 276
Wipers and Washers.....................................75
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