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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 NormalScheduled Maintenance chart.As required
Inspect rear axle and U-joints (AWD only).Inspect frequently, serviceas requiredInspect half-shaft boots.
See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 60,000 mi(96,000 km)
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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and perform services listed in the NormalScheduled Maintenance chart.As required
Replace cabin air filter.Inspect frequently, serviceas requiredReplace engine air filter.
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 60,000 mi(96,000 km)
Extended Hot and Cold climate operation
Change engine oil and filter.*Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
*Hot Climates only
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Operating in off-road (unpaved, sandy, dusty) and Mountainous conditions
Replace cabin air filter.Inspect frequently, serviceas requiredReplace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Change engine oil and filter.*Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)or 6 months
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
*Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Resetting the Intelligent Oil Life Monitor (page 348).
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the NormalSchedule:
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Axle and PTU maintenance: The PowerTransfer Unit (PTU) and rear axle (AWD only)in your vehicle does not require any normalscheduled maintenance. The PTU lubricantmay be more likely to require a fluid changeif the vehicle has extended periods ofextreme or severe duty cycle driving.Changing or checking the PTU lubricant isnot necessary unless the unit has beensubmerged in water, shows sign of leakage.Contact your authorized dealer for service.
California fuel filter replacement: If youregister your vehicle in California, theCalifornia Air Resources Board hasdetermined that the failure to perform thismaintenance item does not nullify theemission warranty or limit recall liabilitybefore the completion of your vehicle'suseful life. We however, urge you to have allrecommended maintenance servicesperformed at the specified intervals and torecord all vehicle service.
Engine air filter and cabin air filterreplacement: The life of the engine air filterand cabin air filter is dependent on exposureto dusty and dirty conditions. Vehiclesoperated in these conditions require frequentinspection and replacement of the engineair filter and cabin air filter.
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ROLLOVER WARNING
WARNING: Utility vehicles have asignificantly higher rollover rate than othertypes of vehicles.
WARNING: Vehicles with a highercenter of gravity (utility and four-wheeldrive vehicles) handle differently thanvehicles with a lower center of gravity(passenger cars). Avoid sharp turns,excessive speed and abrupt steering inthese vehicles. Failure to drive cautiouslyincreases the risk of losing control of yourvehicle, vehicle rollover, personal injuryand death.
WARNING: In a rollover crash, anunbelted person is significantly more likelyto die than a person wearing a seatbelt.
WARNING: Do not becomeoverconfident in the ability of four-wheeldrive vehicles. Although a four-wheel drivevehicle may accelerate better than atwo-wheel drive vehicle in low tractionsituations, it won't stop any faster thantwo-wheel drive vehicles. Always drive ata safe speed.
Utility vehicles and trucks handle differentlythan passenger cars in the various drivingconditions that are encountered on streets,highways and off-road. Utility vehicles andtrucks are not designed for cornering atspeeds as high as passenger cars any morethan low-slung sports cars are designed toperform satisfactorily under off-roadconditions.
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU
AUTO LINE PROGRAM
Your satisfaction is important to Ford MotorCompany and to your dealer. If a warrantyconcern has not been resolved using thethree-step procedure outlined earlier in thischapter in the Getting the Services you needsection, you may be eligible to participate inthe BBB AUTO LINE program.
The BBB AUTO LINE program consists oftwo parts – mediation and arbitration. Duringmediation, a representative of the BBB willcontact both you and Ford Motor Companyto explore options for settlement of the claim.If an agreement is not reached duringmediation or you do not want to participatein mediation, and if your claim is eligible, youmay participate in the arbitration process. Anarbitration hearing will be scheduled so thatyou can present your case in an informalsetting before an impartial person. Thearbitrator considers the testimony providedand makes a decision after the hearing.
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Disputes submitted to the BBB AUTO LINEprogram are usually decided within 40 daysafter you file your claim with the BBB. Youare not bound by the decision, and mayreject the decision and proceed to courtwhere all findings of the BBB Auto Linedispute, and decision, are admissible in thecourt action. Should you choose to acceptthe BBB AUTO LINE decision, Ford is thenbound by the decision, and must comply withthe decision within 30 days of receipt of youracceptance letter.
BBB AUTO LINE Application: Using theinformation that follows, call or write torequest a program application. You will beasked for your name and address, generalinformation about your new vehicle,information about your warranty concerns,and any steps you have already taken to tryto resolve them. A Customer Claim Form willbe mailed that needs to be completed,signed and returned to the BBB along withproof of ownership. Upon receipt, the BBBreviews the claim for eligibility under theProgram Summary Guidelines.
You can get more information by callingBBB AUTO LINE at 1-800-955-5100, orwriting to:
BBB AUTO LINE a Division of BBB NationalPrograms, Inc.1676 International Drive, Suite 550McLean, VA 22102
BBB AUTO LINE applications can also berequested by calling the Ford MotorCompany Customer Relationship Center at1-800-392-3673.
For additional information, refer to the BetterBusiness Bureau website.
Note:Ford Motor Company reserves theright to change eligibility limitations, modifyprocedures, or to discontinue this processat any time without notice and withoutobligation.
THE MEDIATION AND
ARBITRATION PROGRAM
For vehicles delivered to authorizedCanadian dealers. In those cases where youcontinue to feel that the efforts by Ford ofCanada and the authorized dealer to resolvea factory-related vehicle service concernhave been unsatisfactory, Ford of Canadaparticipates in an impartial third partymediation/arbitration program administeredby the Canadian Motor Vehicle ArbitrationPlan (CAMVAP).
The CAMVAP program is a straightforwardand relatively speedy alternative to resolvea disagreement when all other efforts toproduce a settlement have failed. Thisprocedure is without cost to you and isdesigned to eliminate the need for lengthyand expensive legal proceedings.
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In the CAMVAP program, impartial third-partyarbitrators conduct hearings at mutuallyconvenient times and places in an informalenvironment. These impartial arbitratorsreview the positions of the parties, makedecisions and, when appropriate, renderawards to resolve disputes. CAMVAPdecisions are fast, fair, and final as thearbitrator’s award is binding on both you andFord of Canada.
CAMVAP services are available in allCanadian territories and provinces. For moreinformation, without charge or obligation, callyour CAMVAP Provincial Administratordirectly at 1-800-207-0685 or visitwww.camvap.ca.
ORDERING A CANADIAN FRENCH
OWNER'S MANUAL
You can obtain a French owner's manualfrom an authorized dealer or by contactingHelm, LLC at:
HELM, LLC47911 Halyard Drive, Suite 200Plymouth, Michigan 48170Attention: Customer Service
Call toll free: 1-800-782-4356
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST
For additional information, visitwww.helminc.com.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN
THE UNITED STATES
If you believe that your vehicle has adefect which could cause a crash orcould cause injury or death, you shouldimmediately inform the NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA) in addition to notifying FordMotor Company.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, itmay open an investigation, and if it findsthat a safety defect exists in a group ofvehicles, it may order a recall andremedy campaign. However, NHTSAcannot become involved in individualproblems between you, your dealer, orFord Motor Company.
To contact NHTSA, you may call theVehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);go to www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator
1200 New Jersey Avenue, Southeast
Washington, D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other informationabout motor vehicle safety from
www.safercar.gov.
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PERCHLORATE
Certain components in your vehicle such asairbag modules, seatbelt pretensioners andremote control batteries may containperchlorate material. Special handling mayapply for service or vehicle end of lifedisposal.
For more information visit:www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
RECOMMENDATION
We have built your vehicle to the higheststandards using quality parts. Werecommend that you demand the use ofgenuine Ford and Motorcraft parts wheneveryour vehicle requires scheduledmaintenance or repair. You can clearlyidentify genuine Ford and Motorcraft partsby looking for the Ford, FoMoCo orMotorcraft branding on the parts or theirpackaging.
Scheduled Maintenance andMechanical Repairs
One of the best ways for you to make surethat your vehicle provides years of serviceis to have it maintained in line with ourrecommendations using parts that conformto the specifications detailed in this Owner’sManual.
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meet orexceed these specifications.
Collision Repairs
We hope that you never experience acollision, but accidents happen sometimes.
Genuine Ford replacement collision partsmeet our stringent requirements for fit, finish,structural integrity, corrosion protection anddent resistance. During vehicle developmentwe validate that these parts deliver theintended level of protection as a wholesystem. A great way to know for sure youare getting this level of protection is to usegenuine Ford replacement collision parts.
Warranty on Replacement Parts
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacementparts are the only replacement parts thatbenefit from a Ford Warranty.
The Ford Warranty may not cover damagecaused to your vehicle as a result of failednon-Ford parts.
For additional information, refer to the termsand conditions of the Ford Warranty.
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT
WARNING: Driving while distractedcan result in loss of vehicle control, crashand injury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommend
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against the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
Using mobile communications equipment isbecoming increasingly important in theconduct of business and personal affairs. However, you must not compromise yourown or others’ safety when using suchequipment. Mobile communications canenhance personal safety and security whenappropriately used, particularly in emergencysituations. Safety must be paramount whenusing mobile communications equipment toavoid negating these benefits. Mobilecommunication equipment includes, but isnot limited to, cellular phones, pagers,portable email devices, text messagingdevices and portable two-way radios.
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USERLICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA)
•You (“You” or “Your” as applicable) haveacquired a vehicle having severaldevices, including SYNC ® and variouscontrol modules, ("DEVICES") that includesoftware licensed or owned by FordMotor Company and its affiliates ("FORDMOTOR COMPANY"). Those softwareproducts of FORD MOTOR COMPANYorigin, as well as associated media,printed materials, and "online" orelectronic documentation ("SOFTWARE")are protected by international intellectualproperty laws and treaties. TheSOFTWARE is licensed, not sold. Allrights reserved.
•The SOFTWARE may interface withand/or communicate with, or may be laterupgraded to interface with and/orcommunicate with additional softwareand/or systems provided by FORDMOTOR COMPANY.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS ENDUSER LICENSE AGREEMENT ("EULA") DONOT USE THE DEVICES OR COPY THESOFTWARE. ANY USE OF THE SOFTWARE,INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO USE ONTHE DEVICES, WILL CONSTITUTE YOURAGREEMENT TO THIS EULA (ORRATIFICATION OF ANY PREVIOUSCONSENT).
GRANT OF SOFTWARE LICENSE: This EULAgrants you the following license:
•You may use the SOFTWARE as installedon the DEVICES and as otherwiseinterfacing with systems and/or servicesprovide by or through FORD MOTORCOMPANY or its third party software andservice providers.
Description of Other Rights and Limitations.
•Speech Recognition: If the SOFTWAREincludes speech recognitioncomponent(s), you should understandthat speech recognition is an inherentlystatistical process and that recognitionerrors are inherent in the process.Neither FORD MOTOR COMPANY nor
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its suppliers shall be liable for anydamages arising out of errors in thespeech recognition process. It is yourresponsibility to monitor any speechrecognition functions included in thesystem.
•Limitations on Reverse Engineering,Decompilation and Disassembly: Youmay not reverse engineer, decompile,translate, disassemble or attempt todiscover any source code or underlyingideas or algorithms of the SOFTWAREnor permit others to reverse engineer,decompile or disassemble theSOFTWARE, except and only to theextent that such activity is expresslypermitted by applicable lawnotwithstanding this limitation or to theextent as may be permitted by thelicensing terms governing use of anyopen source components included withthe SOFTWARE.
•Limitations on Distributing, Copying,Modifying and Creating DerivativeWorks: You may not distribute, copy,make modifications to or createderivative works based on theSOFTWARE, except and only to theextent that such activity is expresslypermitted by applicable lawnotwithstanding this limitation or to theextent as may be permitted by thelicensing terms governing use of anyopen source components included withthe SOFTWARE.
•Single EULA: The end userdocumentation for the DEVICES andrelated systems and services may containmultiple EULAs, such as multipletranslations and/or multiple mediaversions (e.g., in the user documentationand in the software). Even if you receivemultiple EULAs, you are licensed to useonly one (1) copy of the SOFTWARE.
•SOFTWARE Transfer: You maypermanently transfer your rights underthis EULA only as part of a sale or transferof the DEVICES, provided you retain nocopies, you transfer all of the SOFTWARE(including all component parts, the mediaand printed materials, any upgrades, and,if applicable, the Certificate(s) ofAuthenticity), and the recipient agrees tothe terms of this EULA. If the SOFTWAREis an upgrade, any transfer must includeall prior versions of the SOFTWARE.
•Termination: Without prejudice to anyother rights, FORD MOTOR COMPANYmay terminate this EULA if you fail tocomply with the terms and conditions ofthis EULA.
•Internet-Based Services Components:The SOFTWARE may containcomponents that enable and facilitatethe use of certain Internet-basedservices. You acknowledge and agreethat FORD MOTOR COMPANY, thirdparty software and service suppliers, itsaffiliates and/or its designated agent may
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