FORD F-150 2020 Owner's Manual

2020 F-150 Owner’s Manual

owner.ford.com

ford.ca

December 2019

Second Printing

Litho in U.S.A.

LL3J 19A321 AB

The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. In the interest of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design or equipment at any time without notice or obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission. Errors and omissions excepted.

Part Number: LL3J 19A321 BEA 201907 20191112214535

California Proposition 65

WARNING: Operating, servicing and

maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.

Wash your hands after handling.

Introduction

About This Manual ..........................................9

Symbols Glossary ............................................9

Data Recording .................................................11

Perchlorate .......................................................16

Ford Credit ........................................................16

Replacement Parts Recommendation

...........................................................................16

Special Notices ................................................17

Mobile Communications Equipment

...........................................................................18

Export Unique Options ................................18

Environment

Protecting the Environment .......................19

At a Glance

Instrument Panel ..........................................20

Child Safety

General Information .....................................22

Installing Child Restraints ..........................24

Booster Seats .................................................35

Child Restraint Positioning .........................37

Child Safety Locks ........................................39

Seatbelts

Principle of Operation .................................40

Fastening the Seatbelts ..............................41

Seatbelt Height Adjustment .....................45

Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator

Chime ............................................................45

Seatbelt Reminder .......................................46

Child Restraint and Seatbelt

Maintenance ...............................................48

Seatbelt Extensions .....................................48

Personal Safety System™

Personal Safety System™ ........................50

Supplementary Restraints

System

Principle of Operation ..................................51

Driver and Passenger Airbags ...................52

Front Passenger Sensing System ...........53

Side Airbags ....................................................56

Safety Canopy™ ............................................57

Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator ......58

Airbag Disposal ..............................................59

Keys and Remote Controls

General Information on Radio

Frequencies ................................................60

Remote Control .............................................60

Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control

..........................................................................66

MyKey™

Principle of Operation ..................................67

Creating a MyKey ..........................................68

Clearing All MyKeys ......................................69

Checking MyKey System Status .............69

Using MyKey With Remote Start

Systems ........................................................70

MyKey – Troubleshooting ..........................70

Doors and Locks

Locking and Unlocking ................................72

Keyless Entry ...................................................75

Tailgate

Tailgate Lock ....................................................77

Manual Tailgate ..............................................77

Electronic Tailgate .........................................77

Removing the Tailgate .................................78

Tailgate Step ...................................................79

Bed Extender ..................................................80

Security

Passive Anti-Theft System ........................82

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Anti-Theft Alarm ...........................................84

Power Running Boards

Using Power Running Boards ...................86

Steering Wheel

Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles

With: Manual Adjustable Steering

Column .........................................................88

Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles

With: Power Adjustable Steering

Column .........................................................88

Audio Control .................................................90

Voice Control ..................................................90

Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive

Cruise Control ............................................90

Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise

Control ...........................................................91

Information Display Control .......................91

Heated Steering Wheel ...............................91

Horn .....................................................................91

Adjustable Pedals

Adjusting the Pedals ....................................92

Wipers and Washers

Windshield Wipers ........................................93

Autowipers ......................................................93

Windshield Washers ....................................94

Lighting

General Information .....................................95

Lighting Control .............................................95

Autolamps .......................................................96

Instrument Lighting Dimmer ....................96

Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .........96

Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:

Configurable Daytime Running Lamps

...........................................................................97

Front Fog Lamps ...........................................97

Direction Indicators ......................................98

Spot Lamps ....................................................98

Interior Lamps ................................................98

Ambient Lighting ..........................................99

Cargo Lamps ..................................................99

Automatic High Beam Control

What Is Automatic High Beam Control

..........................................................................101

Switching Automatic High Beam Control

On and Off ..................................................101

Automatic High Beam Control Indicators

..........................................................................101

Overriding Automatic High Beam Control

.........................................................................102

Windows and Mirrors

Power Windows ...........................................103

Exterior Mirrors .............................................104

Interior Mirror .................................................107

Sliding Windows .........................................108

Sun Visors ......................................................108

Moonroof ........................................................109

Instrument Cluster

Gauges .............................................................110

Warning Lamps and Indicators ...............113

Audible Warnings and Indicators ............117

Information Displays

General Information ....................................119

Information Messages ................................131

Climate Control

Manual Climate Control ...........................150

Automatic Climate Control .......................151

Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate

- Vehicles With: Dual Automatic

Temperature Control (DATC) .............153

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Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate

- Vehicles With: Electronic Manual

Temperature Control (EMTC) ............154

Heated Windshield .....................................155

Heated Rear Window .................................155

Heated Exterior Mirrors ..............................155

Cabin Air Filter ...............................................155

Remote Start ................................................156

Seats

Sitting in the Correct Position .................157

Head Restraints ............................................157

Manual Seats ................................................159

Power Seats ..................................................160

Memory Function ........................................163

Rear Seats ......................................................164

Heated Seats ................................................165

Ventilated Seats ..........................................166

Front Seat Armrest .....................................166

Garage Door Opener

Universal Garage Door Opener ..............168

Auxiliary Power Points

Auxiliary Power Points ................................172

Wireless Accessory Charging ...................173

Storage Compartments

Center Console .............................................176

Overhead Console ........................................177

Rear Seat Armrest ........................................177

Starting and Stopping the

Engine

General Information ...................................178

Ignition Switch ..............................................178

Keyless Starting ............................................178

Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles Without:

Push Button Start ....................................179

Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles With:

Push Button Start ....................................179

Starting a Gasoline Engine ......................180

Starting a Diesel Engine ............................183

Switching Off the Engine ..........................187

Engine Block Heater ...................................187

Unique Driving Characteristics

Auto-Start-Stop ..........................................189

Fuel and Refueling

Safety Precautions ......................................192

Fuel Quality - Diesel ...................................192

Fuel Quality - E85 .......................................195

Fuel Quality - Gasoline ..............................196

Fuel Filler Funnel Location - Regular Cab

.........................................................................197

Fuel Filler Funnel Location - SuperCab/

SuperCrew ..................................................197

Running Out of Fuel ....................................197

Refueling ........................................................199

Fuel Consumption ......................................201

Engine Emission Control

Emission Law ...............................................203

Catalytic Converter ....................................204

Selective Catalytic Reductant System

.......................................................................206

Diesel Particulate Filter ...............................211

Transmission

Automatic Transmission ...........................216

Four-Wheel Drive

Using Four-Wheel Drive ...........................222

Rear Axle

Electronic Locking Differential ..............230

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Brakes

General Information ...................................232

Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes

........................................................................233

Electric Parking Brake ................................233

Hill Start Assist ............................................234

Traction Control

Principle of Operation ...............................236

Using Traction Control ..............................236

Stability Control

Principle of Operation ...............................237

Using Stability Control ..............................238

Hill Descent Control

Principle of Operation ..............................240

Using Hill Descent Control ......................240

Parking Aids

Principle of Operation ................................241

Rear Parking Aid ...........................................241

Active Park Assist .......................................242

Rear View Camera .....................................246

360 Degree Camera ..................................249

Cruise Control

What Is Cruise Control ..............................252

Switching Cruise Control On and Off

........................................................................252

Setting the Cruise Control Speed .........252

Canceling the Set Speed .........................252

Resuming the Set Speed .........................253

Cruise Control Indicators .........................253

Using Adaptive Cruise Control - Vehicles

With: Adaptive Cruise Control ...........253

Driving Aids

Driver Alert ....................................................260

Lane Keeping System ................................261

Blind Spot Information System ............265

Cross Traffic Alert .......................................269

Steering ...........................................................272

Pre-Collision Assist ....................................273

Drive Control ..................................................277

Load Carrying

Load Retaining Fixtures ...........................280

Load Limit .......................................................281

Bed Access ....................................................285

Bed Ramps ...................................................286

Towing

Towing a Trailer ...........................................289

Trailer Reversing Aids .................................291

Trailer Sway Control ...................................301

Recommended Towing Weights ...........301

Essential Towing Checks ..........................313

Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels .....320

Driving Hints

Economical Driving ....................................323

Off-Road Driving .........................................324

Breaking-In ....................................................325

Driving Through Water ..............................325

Snow Plowing ..............................................326

Floor Mats ......................................................329

Roadside Emergencies

Roadside Assistance .................................330

Hazard Flashers ............................................331

Fuel Shutoff ...................................................331

Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................332

Post-Crash Alert System .........................334

Transporting the Vehicle ..........................334

Towing Points ...............................................335

Customer Assistance

Getting the Services You Need ..............336

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In California (U.S. Only) ............................337

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto

Line Program (U.S. Only) ....................338

Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration

Program (Canada Only) ......................339

Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and

Canada .......................................................339

Ordering Additional Owner's Literature

.........................................................................341

Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)

.........................................................................341

Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)

.........................................................................341

Fuses

Fuse Specification Chart .........................343

Changing a Fuse ..........................................352

Maintenance

General Information ..................................354

Opening and Closing the Hood .............354

Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™

........................................................................355

Under Hood Overview - 3.0L Diesel .....356

Under Hood Overview - 3.3L ..................357

Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™

........................................................................358

Under Hood Overview - 5.0L .................359

Engine Oil Dipstick - Gasoline ...............360

Engine Oil Dipstick - Diesel ....................360

Engine Oil Check - Gasoline ...................360

Engine Oil Check - Diesel .........................361

Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................362

Changing the Engine Air Filter - Gasoline

........................................................................363

Changing the Engine Air Filter - Diesel

........................................................................363

Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap ......365

Engine Coolant Check ..............................365

Automatic Transmission Fluid Check

........................................................................370

Transfer Case Fluid Check .......................370

Brake Fluid Check .........................................371

Power Steering Fluid Check ....................372

Changing the 12V Battery .........................372

Adjusting the Headlamps ........................374

Washer Fluid Check ....................................375

Fuel Filter - Diesel .......................................375

Fuel Filter - Gasoline ..................................375

Checking the Wiper Blades .....................375

Changing the Wiper Blades ....................376

Changing a Bulb ..........................................376

Vehicle Care

General Information ...................................381

Cleaning Products .......................................381

Cleaning the Exterior ..................................381

Waxing ............................................................383

Cleaning the Engine ...................................383

Cleaning the Exhaust - Diesel ................383

Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades

........................................................................384

Cleaning the Interior ..................................384

Cleaning the Instrument Panel and

Instrument Cluster Lens ......................385

Cleaning Leather Seats ............................386

Repairing Minor Paint Damage ..............387

Cleaning the Wheels .................................387

Vehicle Storage ............................................387

Body Styling Kits ........................................389

Wheels and Tires

General Information ..................................390

Tire Care ..........................................................391

Using Snow Chains ...................................406

Tire Pressure Monitoring System .........407

Changing a Road Wheel ...........................413

Technical Specifications ..........................423

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Capacities and Specifications

Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™

........................................................................425

Engine Specifications - 3.0L Diesel ......425

Engine Specifications - 3.3L ...................426

Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™

........................................................................427

Engine Specifications - 5.0L ...................427

Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™ .....428

Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L Diesel ...............429

Motorcraft Parts - 3.3L .............................429

Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™ .....430

Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L ..............................431

Vehicle Identification Number ................431

Vehicle Certification Label ......................432

Transmission Code Designation ...........433

Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L

EcoBoost™ ..............................................434

Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L

Diesel ...........................................................441

Capacities and Specifications - 3.3L

.......................................................................448

Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L

Ecoboost™ ...............................................456

Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L

........................................................................463

Bulb Specification Chart ...........................471

Connected Vehicle

Connected Vehicle Requirements ........473

Connected Vehicle Limitations ..............473

Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile

Network - Vehicles With: Connectivity

Device ..........................................................473

Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile

Network - Vehicles With: Modem ......473

Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi

Network - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 ......474

Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting -

Vehicles With: Connectivity Device

........................................................................474

Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting -

Vehicles With: Modem ..........................475

Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting -

Vehicles With: SYNC 3 ..........................476

Wi-Fi Hotspot

Creating a Wi-Fi Hotspot - Vehicles

Without: SYNC 3 .....................................478

Creating a Wi-Fi Hotspot - Vehicles With:

SYNC 3 .......................................................478

Changing the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or

Password ...................................................479

Audio System

General Information .................................480

Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC .......480

Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 .....483

Digital Audio Broadcasting Radio ........484

Satellite Radio .............................................486

USB Port ........................................................489

SYNC™

General Information .................................490

Using Voice Recognition ...........................491

Using SYNC™ With Your Phone ...........493

SYNC™ Applications and Services ......494

Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player

........................................................................497

SYNC™ Troubleshooting ........................498

SYNC™ 3

General Information ..................................507

Using Voice Recognition ..........................509

Entertainment ..............................................516

Climate ...........................................................526

Phone ..............................................................528

Navigation .....................................................530

Apps .................................................................535

Settings ..........................................................538

SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting ....................540

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Accessories

Accessories ...................................................553

Ford Protect

Ford Protect ..................................................554

Scheduled Maintenance

General Maintenance Information ......556

Normal Scheduled Maintenance .........559

Special Operating Conditions Scheduled

Maintenance ............................................563

Scheduled Maintenance Record ..........569

Appendices

Electromagnetic Compatibility ............580

End User License Agreement ................583

Declaration of Conformity ......................608

Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles

With: SYNC 3 ...........................................608

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

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.A Left-hand side.B

SYMBOLS GLOSSARY

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

Air conditioning system

E231157

Air conditioning system lubricant type

Anti-lock braking system

Avoid smoking, flames or sparks

Battery

Battery acid

Brake fluid - non petroleum based

Brake system

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Brake system

Cabin air filter

Check fuel cap

Child safety door lock or unlock

Child seat lower anchor

Child seat tether anchor

E71340

Cruise control

Do not open when hot

Engine air filter

Engine coolant

Engine coolant temperature

Engine oil

Explosive gas

Fan warning

Fasten seatbelt

E231160

Flammable

Front airbag

Front fog lamps

Fuel pump reset

Fuse compartment

Hazard flashers

Heated rear window

Windshield defrosting system

Interior luggage compartment release

Jack

Keep out of reach of children

Lighting control

Low tire pressure warning

Maintain correct fluid level

Note operating instructions

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Horn control

Panic alarm

E139213

Parking aid

Parking brake

Power steering fluid

Power windows front/rear

Power window lockout

E231159

Requires registered technician

Safety alert

See Owner's Manual

E231158

See Service Manual

Service engine soon

Passenger airbag activated

Passenger airbag deactivated

Side airbag

Shield the eyes

E138639

Stability control

E163957

Hill descent control

E272858

Trail control

Windshield wiping system

Windshield wash and wipe

DATA RECORDING

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.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print, but as technology rapidly changes, we recommend that you visit the regional Ford website for the latest information.

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Your vehicle has electronic control units that have data recording functionality and the ability to permanently or temporarily store data. This data could include information on the condition and status of your vehicle, vehicle maintenance requirements, events and malfunctions. The types of data that can be recorded are described in this section. Some of the data recorded is stored in event logs or error logs.

Note: Error logs are reset following a service or repair.

Note: We may provide information in response to requests from law enforcement, other government authorities and third parties acting with lawful authority or through a legal process. Such information could be used by them in legal proceedings.

Data recorded includes, for example:

• Operating states of system components, for example, fuel level, tire pressure and battery charge level.

• Vehicle and component status, for example, wheel speed, deceleration, lateral acceleration and seatbelt status.

• Events or errors in essential systems, for example, headlamps and brakes.

• System responses to driving situations, for example, airbag deployment and stability control.

• Environmental conditions, for example, temperature.

Some of this data, when used in combination with other information, for example, an accident report, damage to a vehicle or eyewitness statements, could be associated with a specific person.

Service Data

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, 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, 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

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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.

Event Data

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 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 seatbelts 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.

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. However, other 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.

Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment Data

Your vehicle has electronic control units that have the ability to store data based on your personalized settings. The data is stored locally in the vehicle or on devices that you connect to it, for example, a USB drive or digital music player. You can delete some of this data and also choose whether to share it through the services to which you subscribe. See Settings (page 538).

Comfort and Convenience Data

Data recorded includes, for example:

• Seat and steering wheel position.

• Climate control settings.

• Radio presets.

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Entertainment Data

Data recorded includes, for example:

• Music, videos or album art.

• Contacts and corresponding address

book entries.

• Navigation destinations.

Services That We Provide

If you use our services, we collect and use data, for example, account information, vehicle location and driving characteristics, that could identify you. We transmit this data through a dedicated, protected connection. We only collect and use data to enable your use of our services to which you have subscribed, with your consent or where permitted by law. For additional information, see the terms and conditions of the services to which you have subscribed.

Services That Third Parties Provide

We recommend that you review the terms and conditions and data privacy information for any services to which you subscribe. We take no responsibility for services that third parties provide.

Vehicles With a Modem (If Equipped)

The modem has a SIM. The modem was enabled when your

vehicle was built and periodically sends messages to stay connected to the cell phone network, receive automatic software updates and send vehicle-related information to us, for example, diagnostic information. These messages could include information that identifies your vehicle, the SIM and the electronic serial number of the modem. Cell phone network service providers could have access to additional information, for example, cell phone network tower identification.

Note: The modem continues to send this information unless you disable the modem or stop the modem from sharing vehicle data by changing the modem settings. See Connected Vehicle (page 473).

Note: The service can be unavailable or interrupted for a number of reasons, for example, environmental or topographical conditions and data plan coverage.

Note: To find out if your vehicle has a modem, visit www.FordConnected.com.

Vehicles With a Connectivity Device (If Equipped)

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The connectivity device has a SIM. The connectivity device was

enabled when your vehicle was built and periodically sends messages to stay connected to the cell phone network. These messages could include information that identifies your vehicle, the SIM and the electronic serial number of the connectivity device. Cell phone network service providers could have access to additional information, for example, cell phone network tower identification.

Note: The connectivity device continues to send this information unless you disable the connectivity device. To find out more about having the connectivity device disabled, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center. Disabling this connectivity device is permanent. See Connected Vehicle (page

473).

If FordPass is connected to your vehicle, Ford also receives additional information, for example, location and vehicle data. See FordPass Terms and Privacy Policy. For additional information about our privacy policy, visit www.FordConnected.com or refer to your local Ford website.

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Note: To stop the connectivity device from

sharing this information, for example, location and vehicle data, see your Connectivity Settings through the FordPass app. You may also remove the vehicle from your FordPass account.

Note: The service can be unavailable or interrupted for a number of reasons, for example, environmental or topographical conditions and data plan coverage.

Note: To find out if your vehicle has a modem, visit www.FordConnected.com.

Note: If you plan to no longer use your vehicle, for example, by selling or donating it, remember to remove the vehicle from your FordPass account. If you recently purchased the vehicle and want to disable connectivity, please contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center through the FordPass app or by using the e-mail address on the local Ford website.

Vehicles With SYNC

Mobile Device Data

If you connect a mobile device to your vehicle, you can display data from your device on the touchscreen for example, music and album art. You can share your vehicle data with mobile apps on your device through the system. See Apps (page 535).

The mobile apps function operates by your connected device sending data to us in the United States. The data is encrypted and includes the vehicle identification number of your vehicle, the SYNC module serial number, odometer, enabled apps, usage statistics and debugging information. We retain it only as long as necessary to provide the service, to troubleshoot, for continuous improvement and to offer you products and services that may be of interest to you according to your preferences and where allowed by law.

If you connect a cell phone to the system, the system creates a profile that links to that cell phone. The cell phone profile enables more mobile features and efficient operation. The profile contains, for example, data from your phonebook, read and unread text messages and call history, including history of calls when your cell phone was not connected to the system.

If you connect a media device, the system creates and retains a media device index of supported media content. The system also records a short diagnostic log of approximately 10 minutes of all recent system activity.

The cell phone profile, media device index and diagnostic log remain in your vehicle unless you delete them and are generally accessible only in your vehicle when you connect your cell phone or media device. If you no longer plan to use the system or your vehicle, we recommend you use the master reset function to erase the stored information. See Settings (page 538).

System data cannot be accessed without special equipment and access to your vehicle's module.

For additional information about our privacy policy, refer to your local Ford website.

Note: To find out if your vehicle has a connectivity technology, visit

www.FordConnected.com.

Vehicles With an Emergency Call System

When the emergency call system is active, it may disclose to emergency services that your vehicle has been in a crash involving the deployment of an airbag or activation of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or updates to the emergency call system may also be capable of electronically or verbally disclosing to emergency services operators your vehicle location or other

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details about your vehicle or crash to assist emergency services operators to provide the most appropriate emergency services. If you do not want to disclose this information, do not activate the emergency call system.

Note: You cannot deactivate emergency call systems that are required by law.

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.

For assistance call 1-800-727-7000, or for more information about Ford Credit and access to the online Account Manager tool, visit 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 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 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.

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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 by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty, see your warranty guide that is available online. For more information, refer to our website and download your copy of the warranty guide.

Special Instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls.

WARNING: 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.

WARNING: NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.

On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector

WARNING: Do not connect

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 unapproved aftermarket plug-in devices. 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’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.

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Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow

Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.

Your vehicle does not have a snowplowing package.

Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance

Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.

Your vehicle does not have the Ambulance Preparation Package.

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, 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 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 additional information about our sustainability progress and initiatives, visit

www.sustainability.ford.com.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

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Wiper lever. See Windshield Wipers (page 93).A Information display controls. See General Information (page 119).B Instrument cluster. See General Information (page 119).C Audio controls. See Audio Control (page 90).D Audio system. See Audio System (page 480).E Hill descent control. See Using Hill Descent Control (page 240).F Information and entertainment display.G 360 degree parking aid camera button. See 360 Degree Camera (page 249).H Climate controls. See Climate Control (page 150).I Auxiliary power point. See Auxiliary Power Points (page 172).J Integrated trailer brake controller. See Essential Towing Checks (page 313).K Four-wheel drive control. See Using Four-Wheel Drive (page 222).L

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Start button. See Keyless Starting (page 178).M Voice control. See Voice Control (page 90).N Cruise control switches. See Cruise Control (page 90). Adaptive cruise control

switches. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page 253).

Electric parking brake switch. See Electric Parking Brake (page 233).P Lighting control. See Lighting Control (page 95).Q

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GENERAL INFORMATION

See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children.

WARNING: 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.

WARNING: 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 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.

WARNING: 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

Recommended Restraint

Type

Child Size, Height, Weight, or AgeChild

Use a child restraint

(sometimes called an

infant carrier, convertible

seat, or toddler seat).

Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less

(generally age four or younger).

Infants or

toddlers

Use a belt-positioning

booster seat.

Children who have outgrown or no longer

properly fit in a child restraint (generally

children who are less than 57 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).

Small children

Use a vehicle seatbelt having the lap belt snug and low across the hips,

shoulder belt centered

across the shoulder and

chest, and seat backrest

upright.

Children who have outgrown or no longer

properly fit in a belt-positioning booster

seat (generally children who are at least

57 in (1.45 m) tall or greater than 80 lb

(36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if recommended

by child restraint manufacturer).

Larger children

• You are required by law to properly use child restraints 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 57 in (1.45 m) 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, 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 53).

• When installing a rear facing child restraint, adjust the vehicle seats to avoid interference between the child restraint and the vehicle seat in front of the child restraint.

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

Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Except Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew Cab)

WARNING: Do not place a

rearward facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.

WARNING: Properly secure children 12 years old and under in a rear seating position whenever possible. If you are unable to properly secure all children in a rear seating position, properly secure the largest child on the front seat. If you must use a forward facing child restraint on the front seat, move the seat as far back as possible. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury or death.

WARNING: 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.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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8. Remove remaining slack from the belt. Force the seat down with extra weight, 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 exists once you add the extra weight of the child 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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10. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly move the seat forward and back to make 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 in (2.5 cm) 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 Crew Cab)

WARNING: Do not place a

rearward facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.

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WARNING: Properly secure

children 12 years old and under in a rear seating position whenever possible. If you are unable to properly secure all children in a rear seating position, properly secure the largest child on the front seat. If you must use a forward facing child restraint on the front seat, move the seat as far back as possible. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury or death.

WARNING: Always use both the lap and shoulder portion of the seatbelt in the center seating position.

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.

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

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2. Slide the tongue up the webbing.

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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.

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