2018-F150-Owner's Manual

2018 F-150 Owner’s Manual

2018 F-150 Owner’s Manual

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October 2017 Second Printing Owner’s Manual F-150 Litho in U.S.A.

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Errors and omissions excepted. © Ford Motor Company 2017 All rights reserved. Part Number: 201709 20170915210952

Table of Contents

Introduction About This Manual...........................................7 Symbols Glossary.............................................7 Data Recording..................................................9 California Proposition 65..............................11 Perchlorate.........................................................11 Ford Credit..........................................................11 Replacement Parts Recommendation.......................................12 Special Notices................................................12 Mobile Communications Equipment.....................................................13 Export Unique Options.................................14 Environment Protecting the Environment........................15 At a Glance Instrument Panel Overview........................16 Child Safety General Information.......................................18 Installing Child Restraints............................19 Booster Seats...................................................31 Child Restraint Positioning.........................33 Child Safety Locks.........................................34 Seatbelts Principle of Operation..................................36 Fastening the Seatbelts...............................37 Seatbelt Height Adjustment.......................41 Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................41 Seatbelt Reminder.........................................42 Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance................................................44 Seatbelt Extension........................................44 Personal Safety System™ Personal Safety System™.........................46

Supplementary Restraints System Principle of Operation...................................47 Driver and Passenger Airbags...................48 Front Passenger Sensing System............49 Side Airbags......................................................51 Safety Canopy™.............................................52 Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........53 Airbag Disposal...............................................54 Keys and Remote Controls General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................55 Remote Control..............................................55 Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................61 MyKey™ Principle of Operation..................................62 Creating a MyKey...........................................63 Clearing All MyKeys.......................................64 Checking MyKey System Status..............64 Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems.........................................................65 MyKey Troubleshooting...............................65 Doors and Locks Locking and Unlocking.................................67 Keyless Entry....................................................70 Tailgate Tailgate Lock.....................................................72 Manual Tailgate...............................................72 Electronic Tailgate..........................................72 Removing the Tailgate..................................73 Tailgate Step....................................................74 Bed Extender....................................................75 Security Passive Anti-Theft System..........................77

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Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................80 Power Running Boards Using Power Running Boards.....................81 SteeringWheel Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................83 Audio Control..................................................84 Voice Control...................................................85 Cruise Control..................................................85 Information Display Control......................85 Heated Steering Wheel...............................85 Pedals Adjusting the Pedals....................................86 Wipers andWashers Windshield Wipers.........................................87 Autowipers........................................................87 Windshield Washers.....................................88 Lighting General Information.....................................89 Lighting Control..............................................89 Autolamps........................................................90 Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................90 Daytime Running Lamps..............................91 Automatic High Beam Control...................91 Front Fog Lamps............................................92 Direction Indicators.......................................93 Spot Lamps......................................................93 Interior Lamps.................................................94 Ambient Lighting...........................................95 Windows andMirrors Power Windows.............................................96 Exterior Mirrors................................................97 Interior Mirror.................................................100 Sliding Windows............................................101

Sun Visors........................................................101 Moonroof..........................................................101 Instrument Cluster Gauges.............................................................103 Warning Lamps and Indicators...............106 Audible Warnings and Indicators............110 Information Displays General Information.....................................112 Information Messages................................123 Climate Control Manual Climate Control..............................141 Automatic Climate Control.......................143 Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.........................................................144 Heated Windshield.......................................147 Heated Rear Window..................................147 Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................147 Cabin Air Filter................................................147 Remote Start.................................................148 Seats Sitting in the Correct Position..................149 Head Restraints............................................149 Manual Seats..................................................151 Power Seats....................................................152 Memory Function.........................................154 Rear Seats.......................................................156 Heated Seats.................................................156 Ventilated Seats............................................157 Front Seat Armrest......................................158 Rear Seat Armrest........................................158 Universal Garage Door Opener Universal Garage Door Opener...............160

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Auxiliary Power Points Auxiliary Power Points................................164 Storage Compartments Center Console..............................................166 Overhead Console........................................167 Starting and Stopping the Engine General Information....................................168 Ignition Switch...............................................168 Keyless Starting............................................168 SteeringWheel Lock - VehiclesWithout: Push Button Start....................................169 Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles With: Push Button Start....................................169 Starting a Gasoline Engine........................170 Starting a Diesel Engine.............................173 Switching Off the Engine............................177 Engine Block Heater.....................................177 Unique Driving Character- istics Auto-Start-Stop............................................179 Fuel and Refueling Safety Precautions.......................................182 Fuel Quality - Diesel....................................182 Fuel Quality - E85........................................185 Fuel Quality - Gasoline..............................186 Fuel Filler Funnel Location - Regular Cab.................................................................187 Fuel Filler Funnel Location - SuperCab/ SuperCrew..................................................187 Running Out of Fuel.....................................187 Refueling.........................................................188 Fuel Consumption.......................................190 Engine Emission Control Emission Law.................................................192

Catalytic Converter......................................193 Selective Catalytic Reductant System.........................................................195 Diesel Particulate Filter..............................199 Transmission Automatic Transmission..........................205 Four-Wheel Drive Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................212 Rear Axle Electronic Locking Differential...............220 Brakes General Information....................................222 Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...........................................................222 Electric Parking Brake.................................223 Hill Start Assist.............................................225 Traction Control Principle of Operation.................................227 Using Traction Control...............................227 Stability Control Principle of Operation................................228 Using Stability Control...............................229 Hill Descent Control Principle of Operation.................................231 Using Hill Descent Control........................231 Parking Aids Principle of Operation................................232 Rear Parking Aid...........................................232 Active Park Assist........................................233 Rear View Camera.......................................237 360 Degree Camera...................................240

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Cruise Control Principle of Operation................................243 Using Cruise Control...................................243 Using Adaptive Cruise Control...............244 Driving Aids Driver Alert.......................................................251 Lane Keeping System.................................252 Blind Spot Information System.............256 Cross Traffic Alert.......................................260 Steering...........................................................262 Pre-Collision Assist.....................................263 Drive Control..................................................267 Load Carrying Load Retaining Fixtures.............................270 Load Limit........................................................271 Bed Access.....................................................275 Bed Ramps.....................................................276 Towing Towing a Trailer.............................................279 Trailer Reversing Aids..................................281 Trailer Sway Control....................................291 Recommended Towing Weights............291 Essential Towing Checks..........................303 Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......310 Driving Hints Breaking-In......................................................313 Economical Driving......................................313 Off-Road Driving...........................................314 Driving Through Water................................315 Floor Mats.......................................................316 Snowplowing.................................................316 Roadside Emergencies Roadside Assistance..................................320 Hazard Flashers.............................................321

Fuel Shutoff....................................................321 Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................322 Post-Crash Alert System..........................324 Transporting the Vehicle...........................324 Towing Points................................................325 Customer Assistance Getting the Services You Need...............326 In California (U.S. Only).............................327 The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).....................328 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).......................329 Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada........................................................329 Ordering Additional Owner's Literature....................................................330 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................331 Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................331 Fuses Fuse Specification Chart...........................333 Changing a Fuse...........................................341 Maintenance General Information...................................343 Opening and Closing the Hood..............343 Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™...............................................344 Under Hood Overview - 3.0L V6, Diesel...........................................................345 Under Hood Overview - 3.3L Duratec - V6..................................................................346 Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™................................................347 Under Hood Overview - 5.0L Modular - V8..................................................................348 Engine Oil Dipstick - Gasoline................349 Engine Oil Dipstick - Diesel......................349 Engine Oil Check - Gasoline....................349

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Wheels and Tires General Information...................................380 Tire Care..........................................................382 Using Snow Chains.....................................397 Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........398 Changing a Road Wheel...........................403 Technical Specifications.............................411 Capacities and Specific- ations Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................412 Engine Specifications - 3.0L V6, Diesel.............................................................412 Engine Specifications - 3.3L Duratec - V6...................................................................413 Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................414 Engine Specifications - 5.0L Modular - V8...................................................................414 Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™.......415 Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L V6, Diesel.........416 Motorcraft Parts - 3.3L Duratec - V6...................................................................416 Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™......417 Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L Modular - V8...................................................................418 Vehicle Identification Number................418 Vehicle Certification Label........................419 Transmission Code Designation............420 Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................421 Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L V6, Diesel...........................................................425 Capacities and Specifications - 3.3L Duratec - V6..............................................430 Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™................................................434 Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L Modular - V8.............................................439

Engine Oil Check - Diesel.........................350 Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................351 Engine Coolant Check................................352 Automatic Transmission Fluid Check...........................................................356 Transfer Case Fluid Check.......................356 Brake Fluid Check........................................357 Power Steering Fluid Check.....................357 Washer Fluid Check....................................357 Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap........357 Fuel Filter - Diesel........................................358 Fuel Filter - Gasoline..................................358 Changing the 12V Battery.........................358 Checking the Wiper Blades.....................360 Changing the Wiper Blades....................360 Adjusting the Headlamps.........................361 Changing a Bulb...........................................362 Bulb Specification Chart..........................366 Changing the Engine Air Filter - Gasoline......................................................368 Changing the Engine Air Filter - Diesel...........................................................368 Vehicle Care General Information.....................................371 Cleaning Products........................................371 Cleaning the Exterior....................................371 Waxing..............................................................372 Cleaning the Engine....................................373 Cleaning the Exhaust..................................373 Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..........................................................374 Cleaning the Interior...................................374 Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................375 Cleaning Leather Seats.............................376 Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............377 Cleaning the Wheels...................................377 Vehicle Storage.............................................377 Body Styling Kits..........................................379

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Audio System General Information...................................444 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ CD.................................................................445 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ SYNC Without Touchscreen...............450 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ Touchscreen Display...............................451 Digital Radio..................................................453 Satellite Radio..............................................455 USB Port.........................................................458 SYNC™ General Information...................................459 Using Voice Recognition..........................460 Using SYNC™With Your Phone............462 SYNC™ Applications and Services......463 Using SYNC™With Your Media Player...........................................................467 SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................468 SYNC™3 General Information...................................476 Home Screen................................................487 Using Voice Recognition...........................488 Entertainment..............................................495 Climate............................................................505 Phone...............................................................507 Navigation.......................................................513 Apps...................................................................521 Settings...........................................................524 SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................539 Accessories Accessories....................................................552 Ford Protect Ford Protect...................................................555

ScheduledMaintenance General Maintenance Information........557 Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........560 Special OperatingConditions Scheduled Maintenance.............................................563 Scheduled Maintenance Record...........570 Appendices Electromagnetic Compatibility...............581 End User License Agreement.................583 Type Approvals............................................609

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Introduction

ABOUT THISMANUAL Thank you for choosing Ford. We recommend that you take some time to get to know your vehicle by reading this manual. The more that you know about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from driving it. WARNING Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible. Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving. Note: This manual describes product features and options available throughout the range of available models, sometimes even before they are generally available. It may describe options not fitted to the vehicle you have purchased. Note: Some of the illustrations in this manual may show features as used in different models, so may appear different to you on your vehicle. Note: Always use and operate your vehicle in line with all applicable laws and regulations. Note: Pass on this manual when selling your vehicle. It is an integral part of your vehicle. This manual may qualify the location of a component as left-hand side or right-hand side. The side is determined when facing forward in the seat.

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Right-hand side. Left-hand side.

SYMBOLS GLOSSARY These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Air conditioning system

E162384

Air conditioning system lubricant type Anti-lock braking system

E231157

Avoid smoking, flames or sparks

Battery

Battery acid

Brake fluid - non petroleum based Brake system

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Cabin air filter

Front airbag

E67017

Front fog lamps

Check fuel cap

Fuel pump reset

Child safety door lock or unlock

Fuse compartment

Child seat lower anchor

Hazard warning flashers

Child seat tether anchor

Heated rear window

Cruise control

E71340

Heated windshield

Do not open when hot

Interior luggage compartment release Jack

Engine air filter

Engine coolant

Keep out of reach of children

Engine coolant temperature

E161353

Lighting control

Engine oil

Low tire pressure warning

Explosive gas

Maintain correct fluid level

Fan warning

Note operating instructions

Fasten seatbelt

E71880

Panic alarm

Flammable

E231160

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Introduction

DATA RECORDING Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially includes informationabout the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company (Ford of Canada in Canada), and service and repair facilities may access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle. Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Ford of Canada, in Canada) may, where permitted by law, use vehicle diagnostic information for vehicle improvement or withother informationwemay have about you, (for example, your contact information), to offer you products or services that may interest you. Data may be provided to our service providers such as part suppliers that may help diagnose malfunctions, and who are similarly obligated to protect data. We retain this data only as long as necessary to perform these functions or to comply with law. We may provide information where required in response to official requests to law enforcement or other government authorities or third parties acting with lawful authority or court order, and such information may be used in legal proceedings. For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose to use connected apps and services, such as SYNC Vehicle Health Report or MyFordMobile App, you consent that certain diagnostic information may also be accessed electronically by Ford Motor Company and Ford authorized service facilities, and that the diagnostic information may be used to provide

Parking aid

E139213

Parking brake

Power steering fluid

Power windows front/rear

Power window lockout

Requires registered technician

E231159

Safety alert

See Owner's Manual

See Service Manual

E231158

Service engine soon

Side airbag

Shield the eyes

E167012

Stability control

E138639

Windshield wash and wipe

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This data can help provide a better understandingofthecircumstancesin which crashes and injuries occur. Note: Event data recorder data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crashsituationoccurs; nodata is recorded by the event data recorder under normal driving conditions and no personal dataor information(e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded (see limitations regarding 911 Assist and Traffic, directions and Information privacy below). However, parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the event data recorder data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To readdata recordedbyanevent data recorder,specialequipmentisrequired, and access to the vehicle or the event data recorder is needed. In addition to the vehiclemanufacturer, other parties, suchas lawenforcement, that havesuchspecial equipment,canread the information if they have access to the vehicle or the event data recorder. FordMotor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorderinformationwithoutobtaining consent,unlesspursuanttocourtorder orwhere requiredby lawenforcement, other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority. Other partiesmay seek to access the information independently of FordMotor Company and Ford of Canada.

services to you, personalizing your experience, troubleshoot, and to improve products and services and offer you products and services that may interest you, where permitted by law. For Canada only, for more information, please review the Ford of Canada privacy policy at www.ford.ca, including our U.S. data storage and use of service providers in other jurisdictions who may be subject to legal requirements in Canada, the United States and other countries applicable to them, for example, lawful requirements to disclose personal information to governmental authorities in those countries. See SYNC™3 (page 476). Event Data Recording This vehicle is equippedwith an event data recorder. Themain purpose of an event data recorder is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a roadobstacle; this data will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The event data recorder is designed to recorddatarelatedtovehicledynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The event data recorder in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: • Howvarioussystemsinyourvehicle were operating; • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened; • How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; and • Howfast the vehiclewas traveling; and • Where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.

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CALIFORNIAPROPOSITION65 WARNINGS Some constituents of engine exhaust, certain vehicle components, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Batteries also contain other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. Wash your Certain components in your vehicle such as airbag modules, seatbelt pretensioners and remote control batteries may contain perchlorate material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. For more information visit: Web Address www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard- ouswaste/perchlorate FORD CREDIT US Only Ford Credit offers a full range of financing and lease plans to help you acquire your vehicle. If you have financed or leased your vehicle through Ford Credit, thank you for your business. hands after handling. PERCHLORATE

Note: Including to the extent that any law pertaining to Event Data Recorders applies to SYNC or its features, please note the following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) isenabled(setON), 911Assist may, through any paired and connected cell phone, disclose to emergency services that the vehicle has been in a crash involving the deployment of an airbag or, in certain vehicles, the activation of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or updates to 911 Assist may also be capable of being used to electronically or verbally provide to 911 operators the vehicle location (such as latitude and longitude), and/or other details about the vehicle or crash or personal information about the occupants to assist 911 operators to provide themost appropriateemergency services. If you do not want to disclose this information, do not activate the 911 Assist feature. See SYNC™3 (page 476). Additionally, when you connect to Traffic, Directions and Information (if equipped, U.S. only), the service uses GPS technology and advanced vehicle sensors tocollect thevehicle’s current location, travel direction, and speed (“vehicle travel information”), only to help provide you with the directions, traffic reports, or business searches that you request. If you do not want Ford or its vendors to receive this information, do not activate the service. For more information, see Traffic, Directions and Information, Terms and Conditions. See SYNC™3 (page 476).

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We offer a number of convenient ways for you to contact us, and to manage your account. Call 1-800-727-7000. For more information about Ford Credit and access to Account Manager, go to www.ford.com/finance. REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION We have built your vehicle to the highest standards using quality parts. We recommend that you demand the use of genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts whenever your vehicle requires scheduled maintenance or repair. You can clearly identify genuine Ford andMotorcraft parts by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or Motorcraft branding on the parts or their packaging. ScheduledMaintenance and Mechanical Repairs One of the best ways for you to make sure that your vehicle provides years of service is to have it maintained in line with our recommendations using parts that conform to the specifications detailed in this Owner’s Manual. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meet or exceed these specifications. Collision Repairs We hope that you never experience a collision, but accidents do happen. Genuine Ford replacement collision parts meet our stringent requirements for fit, finish, structural integrity, corrosion protection and dent resistance. During

vehicle development we validate that these parts deliver the intended level of protection as awhole system. A great way to know for sure you are getting this level of protection is to use genuine Ford replacement collision parts. Warranty on Replacement Parts Genuine Ford andMotorcraft replacement parts are the only replacement parts that benefit from a Ford Warranty. The Ford Warranty may not cover damage caused to your vehicle as a result of failed non-Fordparts. For additional information, refer to the terms and conditions of the Ford Warranty. SPECIAL NOTICES NewVehicle LimitedWarranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, see the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Manual. Special Instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls. WARNINGS You risk death or serious injury to yourself and others if you do not follow the instruction highlighted by the warning symbol. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury. Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, move the seat upon which the child restraint is installed all the way back.

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Using your vehicle with a snowplow See Snowplowing (page 316). Using your vehicle as an ambulance Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance. Your vehicle does not have the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package. Using a Slide-In Camper For information regarding the use of slide-in campers, consult the Truck Camper Loading document supplied with your vehicle. Note: We do not recommend using a slide-in camper on an F-150 SuperCrew. MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT WARNING Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible. Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving. Usingmobile communications equipment is becoming increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, you must not compromise your own or others’ safety when using such equipment. Mobile communications can enhancepersonal safety and securitywhen appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile

On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector WARNING Do not connect wireless plug-in devices to the data link connector. Unauthorized thirdparties could gain access to vehicle data and impair the performance of safety related systems. Only allow repair facilities that follow our service and repair instructions to connect their equipment to the data link connector. Your vehicle has an OBD Data Link Connector (DLC) that is used in conjunctionwith a diagnostic scan tool for vehicle diagnostics, repairs and reprogramming services. Installing an aftermarket device that uses the DLC during normal driving for purposes such as remote insurance company monitoring, transmission of vehicle data to other devices or entities, or altering the performance of the vehicle, may cause interference with or even damage to vehicle systems. We do not recommend or endorse the use of aftermarket plug-in devices unless approved by Ford. The vehicle Warranty will not cover damage caused by an aftermarket plug-in device. Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles WARNING Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’sManual carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate your vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.

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communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits. Mobile communication equipment includes, but is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, text messaging devices and portable two-way radios. EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS For your particular global region, your vehiclemay be equippedwith features and options that are different fromthe features and options that are described in this Owner’s Manual. A market unique supplement may be supplied that complements this book. By referring to the market unique supplement, if provided, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. This Owner’s Manual is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features or equipment listedas standardmay be different on units built for export. Refer to this Owner’s Manual for all other required information andwarnings.

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Environment

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

You should play your part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps toward this aim. For details about FordMotor Company'ssustainabilityprogressand initiatives visit: Web Address www.sustainability.ford.com

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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW

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Wiper lever. See WindshieldWipers (page 87). A Information display controls. See General Information (page 112). B Instrument cluster. See Warning Lamps and Indicators (page 106). C Audio controls. See Audio Control (page 84). D Audio system. See Audio System (page 444). E Hill descent control. See Using Hill Descent Control (page 231). F Information and entertainment display. G 360 degree parking aid camera button. See 360DegreeCamera (page 240). H Climate controls. See Climate Control (page 141). I Auxiliary power point. See Auxiliary Power Points (page 164). J Integrated trailer brake controller. See Essential Towing Checks (page 303). K Four-wheel drive control. See Using Four-Wheel Drive (page 212). L

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Start button. See Keyless Starting (page 168). Voice control. See Voice Control (page 85). N Cruise control switches. See CruiseControl (page 85). Adaptive cruise control switches. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page 244). O Electric parking brake switch. See Electric Parking Brake (page 223). P Lighting control. See Lighting Control (page 89). Front fog lamps. See Front FogLamps (page 92). Instrument Lighting Dimmer See Instrument Lighting Dimmer (page 90). Spot Lamps See Spot Lamps (page 93). Q M

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Child Safety

GENERAL INFORMATION See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children. WARNINGS Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their height, age and weight. Child safety restraints must be bought separately from your vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child. All children are shaped differently. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and other safety organizations, base their recommendations for child restraints on probable child height, age and weight thresholds, or on the minimum requirements of the law. We recommend that you check with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety

WARNINGS Technician (CPST) to make sure that you properly install the child restraint in your vehicle and that you consult your pediatrician to make sure you have a child restraint appropriate for your child. To locate a child restraint fitting station and CPST, contact NHTSA toll free at 1-888-327-4236 or go to www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada, contact Transport Canada toll free at 1-800-333-0371 or go to www.tc.gc.ca to find a Child Car Seat Clinic in your area. Failure to properly restrain children in child restraints made especially for their height, age and weight, may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child. On hot days, the temperature inside the vehicle can rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious heat related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are particularly at risk.

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Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children

Child

Child size, height, weight, or age

Recommended restraint type Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat).

Infants or toddlers

Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less (generally age four or younger).

Children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a child safety seat (gener- ally children who are less than 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall, are greater than age four and less than age 12, and between 40 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to 100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by your child restraint manufacturer). Children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a belt-positioning booster seat (generally children who are at least 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall or greater than 80 lb (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if recom- mended by child restraintmanufacturer).

Use a belt-positioning booster seat.

Small children

Use a vehicle safety belt having the lap belt snug and low across the hips, shoulder belt centered across the shoulder and chest, and seatback upright.

Larger children

• You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the United States and Canada. • Many states and provinces require that small children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, or 80 lb (36 kg). Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements about the safety of children in your vehicle. • When possible, always properly restrain children 12 years of age and under in a rear seating position of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in a front seating position. See Front Passenger Sensing System (page 49).

INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS Child Seats

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Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat) for infants, toddlers, or children weighing 40 pounds (18 kilograms) or less (generally age four or younger). Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Except Front Center Position of Super Cab and CrewCab) WARNINGS Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, move the seat upon which the child restraint is installed all the way back. Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Properly restrain children 12 and under in the rear seat whenever possible. Depending on where you secure a child restraint, and depending on the child restraint design, you may block access to certain seatbelt buckle assemblies and LATCH lower anchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. To avoid risk of injury, make sure occupants only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained. When installing a child safety seat with combination lap and shoulder belts: • Use the correct seatbelt buckle for that seating position. • Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle.

• Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety seat, with the tongue between the child restraint and the release button, to prevent accidental unbuckling. • Place the vehicle seat upon which the child restraint will be installed in the upright position. • Put the seatbelt in the automatic locking mode. This vehicle does not require the use of a locking clip. Perform the following steps when installing the child restraint with combination lap and shoulder belts: Note: Although the child restraint illustrated is a forward facing child restraint, the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child restraint.

E142528 1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt.

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E142529 2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together.

E142531 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it.

E142530 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child restraint according to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions. Make sure the belt webbing is not twisted.

E142875 5. To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until you pull all of the seatbelt out. Note: The automatic locking mode is available on the front passenger and rear seats. This vehicle does not require the use of a locking clip. 6. Allow the belt to retract to remove slack. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode.

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7. Try to pull the seatbelt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt out). If the retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat Steps 5 and 6.

E142534 10. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly move the seat forward and back tomake sure the seat is securely held in place. To check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward and back. There should be no more than 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) of movement for proper installation. We recommend checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician to make certain the child restraint is properly installed. In Canada, check with Transport Canada for referral to a Child Car Seat Clinic. Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Front Center Position of Super Cab and CrewCab) WARNINGS Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, move the seat upon which the child restraint is installed all the way back. Always use both the lap and shoulder portion of the seatbelt in the center seating position.

E142533 8. Remove remaining slack from the belt. Force the seat downwith extraweight, for example, by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling up on the shoulder belt in order to force slack from the belt. This is necessary to remove the remaining slack that will exist once the extra weight of the child is added to the child restraint. It also helps to achieve the proper snugness of the child restraint to your vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean toward the buckle helps to remove remaining slack from the belt. 9. Attach the tether strap (if the child restraint is equipped).

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The belt webbing below the tongue is the lap portion of the combination lap and shoulder belt. The seatbelt webbing above the tongue is the shoulder belt portion of the combination lap and shoulder belt.

E142530 3. While holding both shoulder and lap portions next to the tongue, route the tongue and webbing through the child restraint according to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions. Be sure that the belt webbing is not twisted.

E142528 1. Position the child safety seat in the front center seat.

E142531 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it.

E162708 2. Slide the tongue up the webbing.

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