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Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed
through the skin. If fuel is splashed on
the skin, clothing or both, promptly
remove contaminated clothing and wash
skin thoroughly with soap and water.
Repeated or prolonged skin contact with
fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation.
• Be particularly careful if you are taking
“Antabuse ” or other forms of disulfiram
for the treatment of alcoholism. Breathing
gasoline vapors, or skin contact could
cause an adverse reaction. In sensitive
individuals, serious personal injury or
sickness may result. If fuel is splashed on
the skin, promptly wash skin thoroughly
with soap and water. Consult a physician
immediately if you experience an adverse
reaction.
FUEL QUALITY
Note: Do not use fuel additive products in
your fuel tank. We recommend you use only
high quality fuel without additives or other
engine treatments. Note:
Your warranty will not cover any
vehicle damage, loss of vehicle performance
or repairs to your vehicle, caused by the use
of fuel not recommended.
Choosing the Right Fuel
Use only unleaded gasoline or unleaded
gasoline blended with a maximum of 15%
ethanol in your gasoline vehicle.
Do not use:
• Fuels containing more than 15% ethanol
or E-85 fuel.
• Fuels containing methanol.
• Fuels containing metallic-based additives,
including manganese-based compounds.
• Prohibited by law, you cannot use leaded
fuel.
• Fuels containing the octane booster
additive, methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
Note: Use of any fuel other than
recommended fuel can cause powertrain
damage, impair the emission control system
or cause loss of vehicle performance. Your
warranty may not cover these damages. Octane Recommendations
We recommend regular unleaded gasoline
with a pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.
Some stations offer fuels posted as regular
with an octane rating below 87, particularly
in high altitude areas. We do not recommend
fuels with an octane rating below 87.
To provide improved performance, we
recommend premium fuel for severe duty
usage such as trailer tow.
Do not be concerned if your engine
sometimes knocks lightly. However, if it
knocks heavily while you are using fuel with
the recommended octane rating, see your
authorized dealer to prevent any engine
damage.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
Avoid running out of fuel because this
situation may have an adverse effect on
powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
2.3L EcoBoost engine
2.0L EcoBoost engine
Engine
138
122
Cubic inches
Minimum 87 octane
Minimum 87 octane
Required fuel
9.5:1
9.3:1
Compression ratio
0.027-0.031 in. (0.70-0.80 mm)
0.027-0.031 in. (0.70-0.80 mm)
Spark plug gap
Drivebelt Routing
2.0L engine 336
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Engine Specifications..................................336
Drivebelt Routing................................................336
Entertainment................................................376 AM/FM Radio.......................................................378
Bluetooth Audio..................................................394
Browsing Device Content.................................
377
CD ........................................................................\
...389
Line In (Auxiliary Input Jack)............................394
SD Card Slot and USB Port...............................391
Sirius® Satellite Radio (If Activated)...............385
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information...................................394
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake..............................183
Essential Towing Checks.............................241 Before Towing a Trailer.....................................242
Hitches...................................................................241
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC)............................................242
Safety Chains.......................................................241
Trailer Brakes........................................................241
Trailer Lamps.......................................................242
When Towing a Trailer.......................................242
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording..............................................9
Export Unique Options...................................14 Extended Service Plan (ESP).....................448
SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY).................449
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).............................
448
Exterior Mirrors
................................................98
Auto-Dimming Feature......................................100
Blind Spot Monitor...............................................101
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................99
Heated Exterior Mirrors.....................................100
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors...........................100
Lincoln Welcome Mat.........................................100
Memory Mirrors...................................................100
Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................98
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Fastening the Safety Belts...........................38 How to Extract Safety Belts in the Rear
Outboard Positions..........................................40
Safety Belt Extension Assembly........................41
Safety Belt Locking Modes................................39
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy.............39
Floor Mats
.......................................................247
Front Passenger Sensing System..............49
Fuel and Refueling........................................163
Fuel Consumption
.........................................167
Calculating Fuel Economy................................168
Filling the Tank.....................................................168
Fuel Filter
.......................................................288 Fuel Quality
.....................................................164
Choosing the Right Fuel....................................164
Octane Recommendations...............................164
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................250
Fuses................................................................261
Fuse Specification Chart.............................261
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box..............268
Power Distribution Box......................................261
Pre-Fuse Box........................................................261
Rear Cargo Fuse Box.........................................274
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Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............150
Gauges............................................................105 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............107
Fuel Gauge...........................................................106
Information Display.............................................106
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................57
Intelligent Access..................................................57
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