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252 Hitches Towing WARNING: The trailer hitch on this vehicle is part of the vehicle rear crash safety structure. Do not remove the trailer hitch. Failure to follow this warning could compromise vehicle crash structure and increase the risk of injury in a rear end crash. Do not use a hitch that clamps onto your vehicle's bumper. Use a load-carrying hitch. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10-15% of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue. Integrated Hitch Rating WARNING: Towing trailers beyond the maximum tongue weight exceeds the limit of the towing system and could result in vehicle structural damage, loss of vehicle control and personal injury. The standard integrated hitch has two ratings depending on mode of operation: • Weight-carrying mode requires a draw bar and hitch ball. The draw bar supports all the vertical tongue load of the trailer. • Weight-distributing mode requires an aftermarket weight-distributing system, which includes draw bar, hitch ball, spring bars and snap-up brackets. This system distributes the vertical tongue load of the trailer between the truck and the trailer. Mode Weight-carrying Weight-distributing Maximum trailer weight 6000 lb (2721 kg) 9200 lb (4173 kg) Maximum tongue weight 600 lb (272 kg) 920 lb (417 kg) Note: These are hitch ratings only. Actual vehicle ratings are dependent on engine, transmission and axle combinations. Weight-distributing Hitch - Vehicles without Automatic Leveling Suspension WARNING: Do not adjust a weight-distributing hitch to any position where the rear bumper of the vehicle is higher than it was before attaching the trailer. Doing so will defeat the function of the weight-distributing hitch, which may cause unpredictable handling, and could result in serious personal injury.

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Introduction	10
ABOUT THIS MANUAL	10
Protecting the Environment	10
SYMBOL GLOSSARY	11
DATA RECORDING	12
Service Data Recording	12
Event Data Recording	13
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65	14
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	14
FORD CREDIT (U.S. ONLY)	15
REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION	15
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs	15
Collision Repairs	15
Warranty on Replacement Parts	15
SPECIAL NOTICES	16
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	16
Special Instructions	16
Using your vehicle with a snowplow	16
Using your vehicle as an ambulance	16
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT	17
EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION	17
Child Safety	18
GENERAL INFORMATION	18
INSTALLING CHILD SEATS	20
Child Seats	20
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts	20
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)	24
Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety Seats	25
Using Tether Straps	26
BOOSTER SEATS	30
Types of Booster Seats	31
CHILD SEAT POSITIONING	33
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS	35
Safety Belts	36
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	36
FASTENING THE SAFETY BELTS	38
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy	38
Safety Belt Locking Modes	39
Vehicle Sensitive Mode	39
Automatic Locking Mode	40
When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode	40
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode	40
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode	40
Safety Belt Extension Assembly	40
SAFETY BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT	41
Second Row Comfort Guide	41
SAFETY BELT WARNING LIGHT AND INDICATOR CHIME	42
Conditions of Operation	42
SAFETY BELT-MINDER™	43
Deactivating and Activating the Belt-Minder™ Feature	43
CHILD RESTRAINT AND SAFETY BELT MAINTENANCE	44
Supplementary Restraints System	45
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	45
RESTRAINT SAFETY SYSTEM	46
How does the Restraint Safety System work?	47
SOS POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM™	47
DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS	48
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment	48
Children and Airbags	49
SIDE AIRBAGS	49
SAFETY CANOPY™ CURTAIN AIRBAGS	51
CRASH SENSORS AND AIRBAG INDICATOR	53
AIRBAG DISPOSAL	54
Keys and Remote Control	55
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION	55
GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES	55
Intelligent Access (If Equipped)	56
REMOTE CONTROL	56
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs) (If Equipped)	56
Intelligent Access Key (If Equipped)	57
Replacing the Battery	57
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter	58
Intelligent Access Transmitter	58
Memory Feature (If Equipped)	59
Programming Memory to the Remote Control	59
Deactivating Memory from the Remote Control	59
Car Finder	60
Sounding a Panic Alarm	60
Remote Start (If Equipped)	60
Remote Starting the Vehicle	61
Extending the Vehicle Run Time	61
Turning the Vehicle Off After Remote Starting	62
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR REMOTE CONTROL	62
MyKey	63
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	63
Non-configurable Settings	63
Configurable Settings	63
CREATING A MYKEY	64
Programming/Changing Configurable Settings	64
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS	65
CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM STATUS	65
USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE START SYSTEMS	66
Vehicles With Ford-approved Aftermarket Remote Start Systems	66
Vehicles With Non-Ford-approved Aftermarket Remote Start Systems	67
MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING	68
Locks	70
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING	70
Power Door Locks	70
Remote Control	70
Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage Unlock)	70
Locking the Doors	70
Activating Intelligent Access (If Equipped)	71
At the Front Driver Door	71
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter	71
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys (If Equipped)	71
Autolock Feature (If Enabled)	72
Autounlock Feature (If Enabled)	72
Enabling or Disabling	72
Illuminated Entry	73
Illuminated Exit	73
Battery Saver	73
Accessory Mode Battery Saver for Intelligent Access Keys (If Equipped)	73
LIFTGATE	74
Manual Liftgate	74
Power Liftgate (If Equipped)	75
Opening and Closing the Power Liftgate	75
Obstacle Detection	77
Resetting the Power Liftgate	77
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD (IF EQUIPPED)	78
Programming a Personal Entry Code	78
Erasing a Personal Code	79
Anti-Scan Feature	79
Unlocking and Locking the Doors	79
Security	80
SECURILOCK® PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	80
Automatic Arming	80
Anti-Theft Indicator	80
Automatic Disarming	80
Replacement Keys	81
Programming a Spare Key	81
Intelligent Access Key (if equipped)	82
Programming a Spare Intelligent Access Key	82
ANTI-THEFT ALARM	83
Arming the Alarm	83
Disarming the Alarm	83
Steering Wheel	84
ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL	84
Manual Adjust Steering Wheel (If Equipped)	84
Power Adjust Steering Wheel (If Equipped)	85
Memory Feature	85
Easy Entry and Exit Feature	85
AUDIO CONTROL	86
Type One	86
Type Two	87
VOICE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	88
CRUISE CONTROL	89
Pedals	90
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	90
Wipers and Washers	91
WINDSHIELD WIPERS	91
Speed Dependent Wipers	91
RAIN-SENSING WIPERS (IF EQUIPPED)	91
WINDSHIELD WASHERS	92
REAR-WINDOW WIPER AND WASHERS	92
Lighting	93
LIGHTING CONTROL	93
High Beams	93
Headlamp Flasher	93
AUTOLAMPS	94
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER	95
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)	95
FRONT FOG LAMPS	95
DIRECTION INDICATORS	96
INTERIOR LAMPS	96
Front Row Map Lamps (If Equipped)	96
Front Row Map and Dome Lamps (If Equipped)	96
Second Row Map Lamps (If Equipped)	97
Rear Cargo Lamp	97
Windows and Mirrors	98
POWER WINDOWS	98
One-Touch Down (If Equipped)	98
One-Touch Up (If Equipped)	98
Bounce-Back (If Equipped)	98
Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature	98
Window Lock	99
Accessory Delay	99
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	99
Power Exterior Mirrors	99
Foldaway Exterior Mirrors	99
Power-Folding Mirrors (If Equipped)	100
Loose Mirror	100
Heated Exterior Mirror	100
Memory Mirrors (If Equipped)	100
Auto-Dimming Feature (If Equipped)	101
Signal Indicator Mirrors (If Equipped)	101
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) (If Equipped)	101
INTERIOR MIRROR	101
Auto-Dimming Mirror	101
CHILDMINDER MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	102
REAR QUARTER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)	102
SUN VISORS	103
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror	103
MOONROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	103
Opening and Closing the Moonroof	104
Bounce-Back	104
Venting the Moonroof	104
Instrument Cluster	105
Type 1 and 2	105
Information Display	105
Fuel Gauge	106
Low Fuel Reminder	106
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	106
Type 3	107
Left Information Display	107
WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS	108
Hill descent (if equipped)	110
Liftgate ajar	110
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS	112
Key In Ignition Warning Chime	112
Headlamps On Warning Chime	112
Parking Brake On Warning Chime	112
Turn Signal Chime	112
Information Displays	113
GENERAL INFORMATION	113
Information Display Controls (Type 1 and 2)	113
Main menu (type 1)	113
Display Mode	114
Trip 1 & 2	114
Fuel Economy	114
Driver Assist	115
Settings	115
Main menu (type 2)	116
Display Mode	117
Trip/Fuel	117
Towing	118
Off Road	119
Settings	119
Information Display Controls (Type 3)	121
Main menu (type 3)	121
Display Mode	122
Trip/Fuel	122
Towing	123
Off Road	124
Settings	124
INFORMATION MESSAGES	126
Climate Control	137
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL WITH AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL (TYPE 1)	137
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL WITH AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL (TYPE 2)	139
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL	141
AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	143
GENERAL OPERATING TIPS	144
General Hints	144
Manual Climate Control	144
Automatic Climate Control	144
Heating the Interior Quickly	145
Recommended Settings for Heating	145
Cooling the Interior Quickly	145
Recommended Settings for Cooling	146
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather	146
HEATED WINDOWS AND MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)	147
Heated Rear Window	147
Heated Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)	147
REMOTE START (IF EQUIPPED)	147
Automatic Settings	148
Seats	149
SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION	149
HEAD RESTRAINTS	150
MANUAL SEATS	153
POWER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	154
MEMORY FUNCTION (IF EQUIPPED)	156
Programming Memory Positions	156
Recalling Saved Memory Positions	156
Easy Entry and Exit Feature (If Equipped)	157
Climate Controlled Seats (If Equipped)	157
Climate Controlled Seats Air Filter Replacement (If Equipped)	158
REAR SEATS	159
Folding Down the Second Row 40% Seat System	159
Placing the Second Row Outboard 40% Seats in Cargo Mode	161
Adjusting the Second Row Outboard 40% Seat for E-Z Entry	162
Reclining the Second-Row Outboard 40% Seatback	164
Adjusting the Second-Row Center 20% Seat (If Equipped)	165
Rear Heated Seats (If Equipped)	166
Third Row Seats	166
Folding Down the Third Row Seats to the Load Floor	167
PowerFold™ Third-Row Seat (If Equipped)	168
Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped)	169
HOMELINK® WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	169
Programming	170
Erasing the Function Button Codes	171
Reprogramming a single button	171
Programming HomeLink to a Genie Intellicode 2 garage door opener	172
Programing the transmitters	172
Programming HomeLink to the Genie Intellicode garage door opener motor	173
Clearing a HomeLink device	173
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance	173
Auxiliary Power Points	174
AUXILIARY POWER POINTS	174
Locations	174
Storage Compartments	177
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	177
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	177
ASHTRAY (IF EQUIPPED)	177
Starting and Stopping the Engine	178
GENERAL INFORMATION	178
IGNITION SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED)	179
KEYLESS STARTING (IF EQUIPPED)	179
Ignition Modes	180
STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE	180
Vehicles with an Ignition Key	181
Vehicles with Keyless Start	181
Fast Restart (Vehicles with Keyless Start)	182
Failure to Start	182
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle Is Stationary	182
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle Is Moving	182
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes	183
Important Ventilating Information	183
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	183
Using the Engine Block Heater	184
Fuel and Refueling	185
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS	185
FUEL QUALITY	186
Choosing the Right Fuel (Gasoline Vehicles)	186
Octane Recommendations	187
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL	187
Refilling With a Portable Fuel Container	188
REFUELING	189
Easy Fuel® “No Cap” Fuel System	190
FUEL CONSUMPTION	191
Filling the Tank	191
Calculating Fuel Economy	191
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	192
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)	193
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing	194
Transmission	195
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	195
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic® transmission	198
Automatic Transmission Adaptive Learning	199
Brake-shift interlock	200
Brake-Shift Interlock – Floor-Shifter Assembly	201
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow	203
Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)	204
USING FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) (IF EQUIPPED )	204
Shifting between system modes	206
Shifting to/from 4L (4X4 LOW)	206
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles	207
Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles	207
Basic Operating Principles In Special Conditions	208
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	208
If your vehicle gets stuck	209
Emergency maneuvers	209
Sand	209
Mud and water	210
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	210
Driving on snow and ice	211
Maintenance and modifications	212
Brakes	213
GENERAL INFORMATION	213
Brake Over Accelerator	213
Anti-Lock Brake System	213
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES	214
PARKING BRAKE	214
HILL START ASSIST	214
Using Hill Start Assist	215
Traction Control	216
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	216
USING TRACTION CONTROL	216
System indicator lights and messages	216
Stability Control	217
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	217
USING STABILITY CONTROL	218
AdvanceTrac®With RSC™	218
Terrain Response	220
HILL DESCENT CONTROL™ (IF EQUIPPED)	220
Parking Aids	222
SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	222
Using the Front and Rear Sensing System	223
Rear Sensing System	223
Front Sensing System	224
REAR VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	225
Using the Rear View Camera System	226
Guidelines and the Centerline	227
Visual Park Aid Alert	227
Manual Zoom	228
Rear Camera Delay	228
Cruise Control	229
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	229
USING CRUISE CONTROL	229
Switching On Cruise Control	230
Setting a Speed	230
Changing the Set Speed	230
Canceling a Set Speed	230
Resuming a Set Speed	230
Switching Off Cruise Control	230
Driving Aids	231
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BLIS®) WITH CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (CTA) (IF EQUIPPED)	231
Using the Systems	232
System Lights and Messages	233
System Sensors	234
System Limitations	235
False Alerts	235
System Errors	235
Switching the Systems Off and On	236
STEERING	236
Electric Power Steering	236
Steering Tips	237
AUTO LEVELING SUSPENSION SYSTEM (if equipped)	237
Load Carrying	238
ROOF RACKS AND LOAD CARRIERS	238
Adjusting the Crossbars (If Equipped)	238
LOAD LIMIT	239
Vehicle Loading – With and Without a Trailer	239
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type Vehicles	245
CARGO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	245
Cargo Shelf and Divider (If Equipped)	246
POWER DEPLOYABLE RUNNING BOARDS (IF EQUIPPED)	247
Automatic Power Deploy	248
Automatic Power Stow	248
Manual Power Deploy	248
Enable and Disable	248
Bounce-Back	248
Towing	249
TOWING A TRAILER	249
Load Placement	249
TRAILER SWAY CONTROL	250
RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS	250
ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS	252
Trailer Towing Connector (Vehicles with a Trailer Towing Package and 7–Pin Connector)	252
Hitches	253
Integrated Hitch Rating	253
Weight-distributing Hitch – Vehicles without Automatic Leveling Suspension	253
Weight-distributing Hitch – Vehicles with Automatic Leveling Suspension	254
Safety Chains	255
Trailer Brakes	255
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If Equipped)	256
Procedure for Adjusting Gain	258
Explanation of Information Display Warning Messages	258
Points to Remember	259
Trailer Lamps	260
Before Towing a Trailer	260
When Towing a Trailer	260
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)	261
TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE	262
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR WHEELS	263
Emergency Towing	263
Four-wheel-down Towing	263
Entering four-wheel-down towing	263
Exiting four-wheel-down towing	264
Resolving the SHIFT DELAY PULL FORWARD Message	265
Driving Hints	266
BREAKING-IN	266
ECONOMICAL DRIVING	266
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	267
FLOOR MATS	267
Roadside Emergencies	269
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	269
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance	269
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance	270
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside Assistance	270
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance	270
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	271
FUEL SHUTOFF	271
JUMP-STARTING THE VEHICLE	272
Preparing Your Vehicle	272
Connecting the Jumper Cables	273
Jump Starting	274
Removing the Jumper Cables	274
Customer Assistance	275
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	275
Away from Home	275
Additional Assistance	276
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	277
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	278
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION or ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	279
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	279
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	281
Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual	282
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	282
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	282
Fuses	283
CHANGING A FUSE	283
Fuses	283
FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART	283
Power Distribution Box	283
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel	287
Maintenance	291
GENERAL INFORMATION	291
Working with the Engine Off	292
Working with the Engine On	292
OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD	292
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW	293
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK	294
ENGINE OIL CHECK	294
Adding Engine Oil	295
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK	295
Checking the Engine Coolant	295
Adding Engine Coolant	296
Recycled Engine Coolant	297
Severe Climates	297
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling	298
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works	298
When Fail-Safe Mode is Activated	299
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECK	299
BRAKE FLUID CHECK	300
POWER STEERING FLUID CHECK	300
FUEL FILTER	300
WASHER FLUID CHECK	300
CHANGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY	301
CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES	302
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	303