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    							Right-hand side
    A
    Left-hand side
    B
    Note: Throughout this guide, you will find
    warnings identified by the warning symbol.
    Warnings remind you to be especially
    careful to reduce the risk of personal injury.
    SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
    These are some of the symbols you may
    see on your vehicle. Safety alert
    See Owner's Manual
    Air conditioning system
    Anti-lock braking system
    Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
    Battery Battery acid
    Brake fluid - non petroleum
    based
    Brake system
    Cabin air filter
    Check fuel cap
    Child safety door lock or unlock
    Child seat lower anchor
    Child seat tether anchor
    Cruise control
    Do not open when hot
    Engine air filter
    Engine coolant
    Engine coolant temperature
    Engine oil
    Explosive gas
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    							Fan warning
    Fasten seatbelt
    Front airbag
    Front fog lamps
    Fuel pump reset
    Fuse compartment
    Hazard warning flashers
    Heated rear window
    Heated windshield
    Interior luggage compartment
    release
    Jack
    Keep out of reach of children
    Lighting control
    Low tire pressure warning
    Maintain correct fluid level Note operating instructions
    Panic alarm
    Parking aid
    Parking brake
    Power steering fluid
    Power windows front/rear
    Power window lockout
    Service engine soon
    Side airbag
    Shield the eyes
    Stability control
    Windshield wash and wipe
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    							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 information about
    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
    with other information we may have about
    you, (e.g., 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 MyFord Mobile 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
    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™ (page 449).
    Event Data Recording
    This vehicle is equipped with an event
    data recorder. The main 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 road obstacle;
    this data will assist in understanding
    how a vehicle ’s systems performed.
    The event data recorder is designed to
    record data related to vehicle dynamics
    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:
    • How various systems in your vehicle
    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
    • How fast the vehicle was traveling;
    and
    • Where the driver was positioning
    the steering wheel.
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    							This data can help provide a better
    understanding of the circumstances in
    which crashes and injuries occur.
    Note:
    Event data recorder data is
    recorded by your vehicle only if a
    non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data
    is recorded by the event data recorder
    under normal driving conditions and no
    personal data or 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 read data recorded by an event data
    recorder, special equipment is required,
    and access to the vehicle or the event
    data recorder is needed. In addition to
    the vehicle manufacturer, other
    parties, such as law enforcement, that
    have such special equipment, can read
    the information if they have access to
    the vehicle or the event data recorder.
    Ford Motor Company and Ford of
    Canada do not access event data
    recorder information without obtaining
    consent, unless pursuant to court order
    or where required by law enforcement,
    other government authorities or other
    third parties acting with lawful
    authority. Other parties may seek to
    access the information independently
    of Ford Motor Company and Ford of
    Canada. 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) is enabled (set ON), 911 Assist
    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 the most appropriate emergency
    services. If you do not want to disclose
    this information, do not activate the 911
    Assist feature.  See SYNC™ (page 449).
    Additionally, when you connect to
    Traffic, Directions and Information (if
    equipped, U.S. only), the service uses
    GPS technology and advanced vehicle
    sensors to collect the vehicle ’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™
    (page 449).
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    							CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
    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
    hands after handling. PERCHLORATE
    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. We offer a number of convenient ways for
    you to contact us and help to manage your
    account.
    Call 1-800-727-7000.
    For more information about Ford Credit
    and access to the Account Manager, go to
    www.fordcredit.com.
    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 and Motorcraft parts
    by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or
    Motorcraft branding on the parts or their
    packaging.
    Scheduled Maintenance 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
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    							vehicle development we validate that
    these parts deliver the intended level of
    protection as a whole 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 and Motorcraft 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-Ford parts.  For additional information,
    refer to the terms and conditions of the
    Ford Warranty.
    SPECIAL NOTICES
    New Vehicle Limited Warranty
    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 has
    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. Never place front seat mounted
    rear-facing child or infant seats in
    front of an active passenger airbag. On Board Diagnostics Data Link
    Connector
    WARNING
    Do not connect wireless plug-in
    devices to the data link connector.
    Unauthorized third parties 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
    conjunction with 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.
    Using your Vehicle With a
    Snowplow
    More information and guidelines for using
    your vehicle with a snowplow are in this
    Owner's Manual. See Snowplowing (page
    292
    ).
    Using your Vehicle as an
    Ambulance
    If your light truck has the Ford Ambulance
    Preparation Package, it may be utilized as
    an ambulance. We urge ambulance
    manufacturers to follow the
    recommendations of the Ford Incomplete
    Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder ’s
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    							Layout Book and the Qualified Vehicle
    Modifiers (QVM) Guidelines as well as
    pertinent supplements. For additional
    information, please contact the Truck Body
    Builders Advisory Service at
    http://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/
    and then by selecting Contact Us or by
    phone at 1–877
    –840–4338.
    Use of your Ford light truck as an
    ambulance, without the Ford Ambulance
    Preparation Package voids the Ford New
    Vehicle Limited Warranty and may void
    the emissions warranties. In addition,
    ambulance usage without the preparation
    package could cause high underbody
    temperatures, overpressurized fuel and a
    risk of spraying fuel which could lead to
    fires.
    If your vehicle has the Ford Ambulance
    Preparation Package, it will be indicated
    on the Safety Compliance Certification
    Label. The label is on the driver side door
    pillar or on the rear edge of the driver door.
    You can determine whether the
    ambulance manufacturer followed Ford ’s
    recommendations by directly contacting
    that manufacturer. The Ford Ambulance
    Preparation Package is only available on
    certain diesel engine equipped vehicles.
    Using your Vehicle as a Stationary
    Power Source
    Information and guidelines for operating a
    vehicle with an aftermarket power take-off
    system are in this Owner's Manual. See
    Power Take-Off (page 209). 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. Using mobile 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
    enhance personal safety and security when
    appropriately used, particularly in
    emergency situations.  Safety must be
    paramount when using mobile
    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
    vehicle may be equipped with features and
    options that are different from the 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,
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    							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
    listed as standard may be different on units
    built for export. Refer to this Owner ’s
    Manual for all other required
    information and warnings.
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    							PROTECTING THE
    ENVIRONMENT
    You must 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.
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    							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. 17
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