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Cell phone issues
Possible solution
Possible cause
Issue
Refer to your device's manual about audio
adjustments.
The audio control
settings on your cell
phone may be affecting
SYNC 3 performance.
There is back-
ground noise
during a phone
call.
Try switching your cell phone off, resetting
it or removing the battery, then try again.
Possible cell phone
malfunction.
During a call, I
can hear the
other person
but they cannot
hear me.
Make sure that the microphone for SYNC
3 is not set to off. Look for the microphone
icon on the phone screen.
To restart your system, shut down the
engine, open and close the door, and then
lock the door and wait for 2-3 minutes.
Make sure that your SYNC 3 screen is black
and the lighted USB port is off.
The system may need to
be restarted.
During a call, I
cannot hear the
other person
and they cannot
hear me.
Check your cell phone's compatibility.
This is a cell phone-
dependent feature.
SYNC 3 is not
able to down-
load my phone-
book. Make sure you allow SYNC 3 to retrieve
contacts from your phone. Refer to your
cell manual.
Possible cell phone
malfunction. You must switch on your cell phone and
the automatic phonebook download
feature on SYNC 3.
Try switching your cell phone off, resetting
it or removing the battery, then try again.
Make sure you allow SYNC 3 to retrieve
contacts from your phone. Refer to your
cell manual.
Limitations on your cell
phone's capability.
The system
says "Phone-
book down-
loaded" but my
SYNC 3 phone-
book is empty or
is missing
contacts. If the missing contacts are stored on your
SIM card, move them to your cell phone's
memory.
You must switch on your cell phone and
the automatic phonebook download
feature on SYNC 3.
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Cell phone issues
Possible solution
Possible cause
Issue
Check your cell phone's compatibility.
This is a cell phone-
dependent feature.
I am having
trouble
connecting my
cell phone to
SYNC 3. Try switching your cell phone off, resetting
it or removing the battery, then try again.
Possible cell phone
malfunction. Try deleting your device from SYNC 3 and
deleting SYNC from your device, then trying
again.
Always check the security and auto accept
prompt settings relative to the SYNC 3
Bluetooth connection on your cell phone.
Update your cell phone's firmware.
Switch the auto download setting off.
Check your cell phone's compatibility.
This is a cell phone-
dependent feature.
Text messaging
is not working
on SYNC 3. Try switching your cell phone off, resetting
it or removing the battery, then try again.
Possible cell phone
malfunction.
iPhone
•Go to your cell phone's Settings.
• Go to the Bluetooth Menu.
• Press the blue circle to the right of the
device named with your vehicle make
and model to enter the next menu.
• Turn Show Notifications on.
• Disconnect then reconnect your iPhone
from the SYNC 3 system to activate this
settings update.
Your iPhone is now set up to forward
incoming text messages to SYNC 3.
Repeat these steps for every other SYNC 3
vehicle that you connect. Your iPhone will
only forward incoming text messages to
SYNC 3 if the iPhone is not unlocked in the
messaging application.
Replying to text messages using SYNC 3 is
not supported by iPhone.
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Cell phone issues
Possible solution
Possible cause
Issue
Text messages from WhatsApp and Face-
book Messenger are not supported.
Your cell phone must support downloading
text messages through Bluetooth to receive
incoming text messages.
This is a cell phone-
dependent feature.
Audible text
messages do
not work on my
cell phone. Because each cell phone is different, refer
to your device's manual for the specific cell
phone you are pairing. In fact, there can be
differences between cell phones due to
brand, model, service provider and software
version.
This is a cell phone limita-
tion. USB and Bluetooth Stereo issues
Possible solution
Possible cause
Issue
Disconnect the device from SYNC 3. Try
switching your device off, resetting it or
removing the battery, then reconnect it to
SYNC 3.
Possible device malfunc-
tion.
I am having
trouble
connecting my
device. Make sure you are using the manufacturer's
cable.
Make sure to correctly insert the USB cable
into the device and your vehicle's USB port.
Make sure that the device does not have
an auto-install program or active security
settings.
Make sure your device is unlocked before
connecting it to SYNC 3.
The device has a lock
screen enabled.
Make sure you are not leaving the device in
your vehicle during very hot or cold
temperatures.
This is a device limitation.
SYNC 3 does
not recognize
my device when
I start my
vehicle.
Make sure you connect the device to SYNC
3 and that you have started the media
player on your device.
This is a device-
dependent feature.
Bluetooth audio
does not
stream.
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USB and Bluetooth Stereo issues
Possible solution
Possible cause
Issue
The device is not
connected.
Make sure that all song details are popu-
lated.
Your music files may not
contain the correct artist,
song title, album or genre
information.
SYNC 3 does
not recognize
music that is on
my device. Try replacing the corrupt file with a new
version.
The file may be
corrupted.
Some devices require you to change the
USB settings from mass storage to media
transfer protocol class.
The song may have
copyright protection that
does not allow it to play.
Convert the file to a supported format. See
Entertainment (page 390).
The file format is not
supported by SYNC 3.
Update media index. See
Settings (page
398).
The device needs to be
re-indexed.
Make sure your device is unlocked before
connecting it to SYNC 3.
The device has a lock
screen enabled.
Disconnect the device from SYNC 3. Try
switching your device off, resetting it or
removing the battery, then connect it back
to SYNC 3.
This is a device limitation.
When I connect
my device, I
sometimes do
not hear any
sound. To listen to Apple devices through USB,
select AirPlay from the devices Control
Center, then select Dock Connector.
To listen to Apple devices through
Bluetooth Stereo, select AirPlay from the
devices Control Center, then select SYNC.
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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE RISING
COST OF VEHICLE REPAIRS WITH A FORD
PROTECT EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN.
Ford Protect Extended Service
Plans (U.S. Only)
Ford Protect extended service plan means
peace of mind. It’
s the extended service
plan backed by Ford Motor Company, and
provides more protection beyond the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage. When
you visit your Ford Dealer, Insist on Ford
Protect extended service plans!
Ford Protect Can Quickly Pay for Itself
One trip to the Service Center could easily
exceed the price of your Ford Protect
extended service plan. With Ford Protect
extended service plan you minimize your
risk for unexpected repair bills and rising
repair costs.
Up to 1,000+ Covered Vehicle
Components
There are four mechanical Ford Protect
extended service plans with different levels
of coverage. Ask your authorized dealer for
details.
1. PremiumCARE - Our most comprehensive coverage. With over
1,000 covered components, this plan
is so complete it’ s probably easier to
list what’ s not covered.
2. ExtraCARE - Covers 113 components, and includes many high-tech items.
3. BaseCARE - Covers 84 components.
4. PowertrainCARE - Covers 29 critical components.
Ford Protect extended service plans are
honored by all authorized Ford dealers in
the U.S., Canada and Mexico. That means you get:
•
Reliable, quality service at any Ford or
Lincoln dealership.
• Repairs performed by factory trained
technicians, using genuine parts.
Rental Car Reimbursement
1st day Rental Benefit
If you bring your car into your dealer for
service, we ’ll give you a loaner to use for
the day.
Extended Rental Benefits
If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered
repairs, you are eligible for rental car
coverage, including warranty repairs, and
Field Service Actions.
Roadside Assistance
Exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance,
including:
• Towing, flat-tire change and battery
jump starts.
• Out of fuel and lock-out assistance.
• Travel expense reimbursement for
lodging, meals and rental car.
• Assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental car
coverage or other transportation.
Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your Ford
Protect extended service plan coverage
expires, you can transfer any remaining
coverage to the new owner. Which should
give you and your potential buyer a little
more peace of mind.
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Check Every Month
Windshield washer fluid level.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary (or if indicated by the information display). Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris. Check Every Six Months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Seatbelts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and seatbelt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great. Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghoses
Engine air filter
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911 Assist............................................................52
A
A/C See: Climate Control.......................................... 114
About 911 Assist
..............................................52
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 181
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 182
Accessories....................................................425
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 14
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control...........204
Active Park Assist.........................................193 Using Active Park Assist.................................. 194
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................287 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 288
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 287
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................78
Airbag Disposal................................................51
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 114
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.0L
Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel, 1.5L
EcoBlue............................................................. 293
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.5L.................................................................... 294
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 76
AM/FM Radio - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3
.......................................................................372
Selecting a Radio Source................................ 372
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................76
Alarm System........................................................ 76
Arming the Alarm.................................................. 77
Disarming the Alarm............................................ 77
Full Guard and Reduced Guard....................... 76
Triggering the Alarm............................................ 76
Appendices...................................................446 Apps..................................................................397
Using Apps on an Android Device...............398
Using Apps on an iOS Device....................... 398
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android Device............................................................... 398
At a Glance........................................................18
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............96 Airbag Secondary Warning Audible
Warning.............................................................. 96
Automatic Transmission Audible Warning.............................................................. 96
Door Ajar Audible Warning............................... 96
Fasten Seatbelt Audible Warning.................. 97
Headlamps On Audible Warning.................... 97
Key in Ignition Audible Warning...................... 97
Parking Brake On Audible Warning................97
Audio System
................................................367
General Information.......................................... 367
Audio Unit Clock and Date Displays - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3......................373
Adjusting the Clock........................................... 373
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3.......371 Adjusting the Volume........................................ 371
Changing Radio Stations................................. 371
Pausing or Playing Media................................ 372
Seek Down and Previous Track Button................................................................ 372
Seek Up and Next Track Button.................... 371
Sound Settings.................................................... 372
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off..........371
Switching the Screen On and Off................372
Audio Unit - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3
......................................................................368
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 369
Changing Radio Stations................................ 369
Pausing or Playing Media................................. 371
Returning to the Previous Screen................370
Scrolling Through the Menu Options.........370
Seek Down and Previous Track Button............................................................... 370
Seek Up and Next Track Button................... 370
Selecting a Menu Option................................ 370
Selecting Media................................................. 369
Selecting the Radio.......................................... 369
Sound Settings.................................................... 371
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........368
Switching the Screen On and Off.................371
System Settings.................................................. 371
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Using a Cell Phone..............................................
371
Autolamps........................................................83
Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 83
Automatic Climate Control........................115 Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents........116
Directing Air to the Instrument Panel Air
Vents................................................................... 116
Directing Air to the Windshield Air Vents................................................................... 116
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 116
Setting the Temperature.................................. 116
Switching Auto Mode On and Off.................115
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off........................................................................\
. 115
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
. 115
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
. 115
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
. 115
Switching the Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
. 115
Automatic High Beam Control.................84 Automatic High Beam Control Information
Messages........................................................... 86
Automatic High Beam Indicator.................... 86
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control................................................................ 86
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On or Off............................................................. 85
Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission
.........................176
Brake Shift Interlock........................................... 176
Selector Lever Positions................................... 176
SelectShift™........................................................ 176
Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission.........................178
Brake Shift Interlock.......................................... 178
Selector Lever Positions................................... 178
SelectShift™........................................................ 178
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................282
Auto-Start-Stop
............................................152
Information Messages...................................... 153
Principle of Operation....................................... 152
Replacing the Battery........................................ 153
Switching the System On and Off................153 Using Auto-Start-Stop.....................................
152
Autowipers........................................................79 Settings................................................................... 80
Auxiliary Power Points................................136 12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 136
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 284
Blind Spot Information System..............216 ........................................................................\
........... 216
Switching the System On and Off...............218
System Errors....................................................... 218
Using the Blind Spot Information System................................................................ 217
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System...........216
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........270
Booster Seats..................................................30 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 30
Brake Fluid Check
........................................283
Brakes................................................................181 General Information........................................... 181
Breaking-In.....................................................247
Bulb Specification Chart
..........................360
C
Cabin Air Filter................................................119
Capacities and Specifications - 1.5L EcoBlue........................................................345
Air Conditioning System................................. 345
Automatic Transmission................................ 349
Brake System...................................................... 349
Diesel Exhaust Fluid......................................... 348
Engine.................................................................... 346
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 348
Grease.................................................................... 350
Locks...................................................................... 350
Washer Reservoir............................................... 348
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex
Fuel................................................................350
Air Conditioning System................................... 351
Automatic Transmission................................. 354
Brake System...................................................... 353
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Engine.....................................................................
351
Fuel Tank............................................................... 353
Grease.................................................................... 354
Locks...................................................................... 354
Washer Reservoir............................................... 353
Capacities and Specifications - 2.5L.................................................................355
Air Conditioning System................................. 355
Automatic Transmission................................. 359
Brake System...................................................... 358
Engine.................................................................... 356
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 358
Grease................................................................... 360
Locks...................................................................... 359
Washer Reservoir............................................... 358
Capacities and Specifications................337
Cargo Nets.....................................................230
Installing the Net............................................... 230
Removing the Net.............................................. 232
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 297
Catalytic Converter
......................................166
On-Board Diagnostics System..................... 166
Changing a Bulb..........................................288 Central High Mounted Brake Lamp............292
Front Fog Lamps................................................. 291
Headlamp............................................................ 289
Interior Lamps..................................................... 292
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 292
Rear Lamps........................................................... 291
Side Direction Indicator.................................. 290
Changing a Fuse
..........................................269
Fuse Types........................................................... 269
General Information......................................... 269
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box...........269
Changing a Road Wheel...........................330 Changing a Road Wheel...................................331
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 330
Stowing the Flat or Spare Tire...................... 334
Changing the 12V Battery
.........................284
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel, 1.5L
EcoBlue........................................................293
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.5L
................................................................294
Changing the Front Wiper Blades.........285 Changing the Rear Wiper Blades -
Vehicles With: Manual Liftgate...........286
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades - Vehicles With: Rear Cargo Doors........287
Changing the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password - Vehicles With: SYNC
3......................................................................366
Changing the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password - Vehicles Without: SYNC
3......................................................................366
Checking MyKey System Status...............63
Checking the Wiper Blades
.....................285
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..................................................41
Child Restraint Positioning.........................32
Child Safety
.......................................................21
General Information............................................. 21
Child Safety Locks..........................................33 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 34
Right-Hand Side................................................... 34
Cigar Lighter
...................................................136
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................301
Cleaning Products
.......................................296
Cleaning the Exterior..................................297 Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 297
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 298
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 298
Stripes or Graphics........................................... 298
Underbody........................................................... 298
Under Hood......................................................... 298
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................301
Cleaning the Interior...................................299 Fabric, Carpets, Cloth Seats, Headliners
and Floor Mats............................................... 299
Instrument Cluster Screens, LCD Screens and Radio Screens...................................... 300
Leather Interior.................................................. 300
Mirrors................................................................... 300
Rear Windows.................................................... 300
Seatbelts.............................................................. 299
Storage Compartments, Cup Holders and Ashtrays............................................................ 301
Suede Micro Fiber Fabric............................... 300
Cleaning the Wheels..................................302
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................299
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Clearing All MyKeys.......................................63
MyKey Information Messages......................... 63
Climate Control..............................................114
Cold Weather Precautions.......................248
Connecting a Bluetooth Device - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3......................373
Pairing a Device................................................... 373
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network........................................................362
About the Modem............................................. 362
Enabling the Modem Using FordPass.......................................................... 362
Enabling the Modem Using the Touchscreen................................................... 362
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network - Vehicles With: SYNC
3.......................................................................362
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 278
Cornering Lamps............................................87
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
.......50
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles With: Push Button Start
..................................................60
MyKey Information Messages.......................... 61
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles Without: Push Button Start.......................................60
MyKey Information Messages......................... 60
Creating a Wi-Fi Hotspot - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
.........................................................365
Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi
Hotspot............................................................ 366
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name and Password......................................................... 366
Creating a Wi-Fi Hotspot - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3.......................................365
Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi Hotspot............................................................ 365
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name and Password......................................................... 365
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................218 Cross Traffic Alert Indicator........................... 220
Cross Traffic Alert Information Messages.......................................................... 221
Cross Traffic Alert System Limitations...................................................... 220
Cross Traffic Alert System Sensors............220
Switching Cross Traffic Alert On or Off...................................................................... 220Using Cross Traffic Alert...................................
218
Cruise Control
...............................................203
Principle of Operation...................................... 203
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control............................... 203
Customer Assistance.................................256
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
911 Assist Privacy Notice..................................... 13
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 SYNC............................................. 12
Daytime Running Lamps............................84 Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)....................................... 84
Type 2 - Configurable......................................... 84
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
..............................................474
Radio Frequency Statement......................... 474
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: Wireless Accessory
Charging
.......................................................474
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3.......................................473
Radio Frequency Statement......................... 473
Diesel Particulate Filter..............................170 Diesel Particulate Filter Automatic
Regeneration..................................................... 171
Diesel Particulate Filter Manual Regeneration.................................................... 172
On-Board Diagnostics System...................... 170
Direction Indicators
........................................87
Doors and Locks.............................................66
Drive Belt Routing - 1.5L EcoBlue..........295
Drive Belt Routing - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel...............................295
Drive Belt Routing - 2.5L...........................295
Driver Alert
......................................................210
Driver Alert System Display.............................. 211
Driver Alert System Messages....................... 212
Driver Alert System Warnings........................ 210
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