Ford 2018 Explorer Owner's manual

2018 EXPLORER Owner’s Manual

April 2018

Third Printing

Owner’s Manual

Explorer

Litho in U.S.A.

JL2J 19A321 AB

ford.ca

owner.ford.com

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: 201711 20180305150702

Introduction
About This Manual ..........................................7
Symbols Glossary ............................................7
Data Recording .................................................9
California Proposition 65 .............................11
Perchlorate ........................................................11
Ford Credit ........................................................12
Replacement Parts Recommendation
............................................................................12
Special Notices ...............................................12
Mobile Communications Equipment
...........................................................................14
Export Unique Options ................................14
Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................15
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview .......................16
Child Safety
General Information ......................................18
Child Seats ........................................................19
Installing Child Restraints ..........................20
Booster Seats .................................................29
Child Restraint Positioning .........................31
Child Safety Locks .........................................32
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation .................................34
Fastening the Seatbelts ..............................35
Seatbelt Height Adjustment .....................38
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime ............................................................39
Seatbelt Reminder .......................................39
Child Restraint and Seatbelt
Maintenance ................................................41
Seatbelt Extension ........................................41
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™ .........................42
Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation .................................43
Driver and Passenger Airbags ..................44
Front Passenger Sensing System ...........45
Side Airbags ....................................................47
Passenger Knee Airbag ...............................48
Safety Canopy™ ...........................................48
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator ......49
Airbag Disposal .............................................50
Keys and Remote Controls
Principle of Operation ..................................51
General Information on Radio
Frequencies ..................................................51
Remote Control ..............................................52
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control
...........................................................................57
MyKey™
Principle of Operation .................................58
Creating a MyKey ..........................................59
Clearing All MyKeys .....................................60
Checking MyKey System Status .............60
Using MyKey With Remote Start
Systems .........................................................61
MyKey Troubleshooting ...............................61
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking ................................63
Keyless Entry ..................................................66
Liftgate
Manual Liftgate .............................................68
Power Liftgate ................................................69
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Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ........................73
Anti-Theft Alarm ...........................................74
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles
With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column ..........................................................75
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles
With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column ..........................................................75
Audio Control ...................................................77
Voice Control ...................................................77
Cruise Control .................................................78
Information Display Control ......................78
Heated Steering Wheel ...............................78
Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals ....................................79
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers .......................................80
Autowipers ......................................................80
Windshield Washers .....................................81
Rear Window Wiper and Washers ...........81
Lighting
General Information .....................................82
Lighting Control .............................................82
Autolamps .......................................................83
Instrument Lighting Dimmer ....................83
Headlamp Exit Delay ...................................84
Daytime Running Lamps ...........................84
Automatic High Beam Control ................85
Front Fog Lamps ...........................................86
Direction Indicators ......................................86
Interior Lamps ................................................86
Ambient Lighting ..........................................88
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows ............................................90
Global Opening ...............................................91
Exterior Mirrors ................................................91
Interior Mirror ..................................................94
Sun Visors ........................................................94
Moonroof .........................................................94
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ..............................................................96
Warning Lamps and Indicators ...............99
Audible Warnings and Indicators ..........102
Information Displays
General Information ...................................104
Information Messages ................................118
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control ............................132
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles
With: Premium AM/FM/CD .................133
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles
With: Sony AM/FM/CD ..........................135
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
.........................................................................137
Rear Passenger Climate Controls .........139
Heated Windows and Mirrors .................140
Cabin Air Filter ................................................141
Remote Start ..................................................141
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position .................143
Head Restraints ............................................143
Manual Seats ................................................146
Power Seats ..................................................146
Memory Function ........................................148
Rear Seats ......................................................150
Heated Seats .................................................157
Climate Controlled Seats .........................158
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Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener ..............160
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ...............................164
Storage Compartments
Center Console .............................................166
Overhead Console .......................................167
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information ...................................168
Ignition Switch ..............................................168
Keyless Starting ...........................................168
Starting a Gasoline Engine ......................169
Engine Block Heater ....................................172
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions ......................................174
Fuel Quality - Gasoline ..............................174
Fuel Quality - E85 ........................................175
Fuel Filler Funnel Location .......................176
Running Out of Fuel ....................................176
Refueling .........................................................178
Fuel Consumption ......................................180
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ................................................182
Catalytic Converter .....................................183
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ..........................186
Four-Wheel Drive
Principle of Operation ...............................190
Using Four-Wheel Drive ...........................190
Brakes
General Information ...................................195
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
........................................................................196
Parking Brake ................................................196
Hill Start Assist .............................................196
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ...............................198
Using Traction Control ..............................198
Stability Control
Principle of Operation ...............................199
Using Stability Control .............................200
Terrain Control
Using Terrain Control .................................201
Using Hill Descent Control ......................202
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ..............................204
Rear Parking Aid .........................................204
Front Parking Aid ........................................205
Side Sensing System ................................206
Active Park Assist .......................................208
Rear View Camera .......................................214
180 Degree Camera ....................................216
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation ................................218
Using Cruise Control ...................................218
Using Adaptive Cruise Control ...............219
Driving Aids
Driver Alert .....................................................225
Lane Keeping System ...............................226
Blind Spot Information System ............230
Cross Traffic Alert .......................................232
Steering ..........................................................235
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Pre-Collision Assist ....................................236
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage ........................239
Cargo Nets .....................................................239
Luggage Covers ...........................................240
Roof Racks and Load Carriers ...............240
Load Limit .......................................................241
Towing
Towing a Trailer ............................................247
Trailer Sway Control ..................................248
Recommended Towing Weights ..........248
Essential Towing Checks .........................250
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels -
2.3L EcoBoost™ ......................................252
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels -
3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™ ..........253
Driving Hints
Breaking-In ....................................................255
Economical Driving ....................................255
Driving Through Water ..............................256
Floor Mats .....................................................256
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance .................................258
Hazard Flashers ..........................................259
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................259
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................260
Post-Crash Alert System .........................262
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................262
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need .............264
In California (U.S. Only) ...........................265
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only) ....................266
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only) ......................267
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada .......................................................267
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
........................................................................269
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
........................................................................269
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
........................................................................269
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart ...........................271
Changing a Fuse ..........................................279
Maintenance
General Information ...................................281
Opening and Closing the Hood ..............281
Under Hood Overview - 2.3L EcoBoost™
........................................................................282
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec
........................................................................283
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™
........................................................................284
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.3L EcoBoost™
........................................................................285
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L
Ecoboost™ ...............................................286
Engine Oil Check .........................................286
Oil Change Indicator Reset ......................287
Engine Coolant Check ..............................288
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check -
2.3L EcoBoost™ .....................................292
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check -
3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™ ..........292
Brake Fluid Check .......................................294
Power Steering Fluid Check ...................294
Washer Fluid Check ...................................294
Changing the 12V Battery ........................295
Checking the Wiper Blades ....................296
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................296
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................297
Removing a Headlamp ............................299
Changing a Bulb .........................................299
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Bulb Specification Chart .........................302
Changing the Engine Air Filter ...............304
Vehicle Care
General Information ..................................305
Cleaning Products ......................................305
Cleaning the Exterior .................................305
Waxing ............................................................307
Cleaning the Engine ...................................307
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
........................................................................307
Cleaning the Interior ..................................308
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens ......................308
Cleaning Leather Seats ............................309
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ..............310
Cleaning the Wheels ..................................310
Vehicle Storage ............................................310
Wheels and Tires
General Information ...................................313
Tire Care ..........................................................315
Using Summer Tires ..................................328
Using Snow Chains ....................................329
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .........330
Changing a Road Wheel ..........................333
Technical Specifications ..........................337
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™
........................................................................339
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec
........................................................................339
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™
.......................................................................340
Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L EcoBoost™ ......341
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec ............342
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™ .....343
Vehicle Identification Number ...............344
Vehicle Certification Label ......................345
Transmission Code Designation ...........345
Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L
EcoBoost™ ..............................................346
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L
Duratec .......................................................350
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L
Ecoboost™ ...............................................354
Audio System
General Information ..................................360
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/
FM/CD .........................................................361
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/
CD .................................................................363
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/
SYNC ...........................................................364
Digital Radio .................................................368
Satellite Radio ...............................................371
USB Port .........................................................373
SYNC™
General Information ..................................374
Using Voice Recognition ..........................376
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone ...........378
SYNC™ Applications and Services ......390
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player
........................................................................395
SYNC™ Troubleshooting ........................404
SYNC™ 3
General Information ...................................412
Home Screen ...............................................425
Using Voice Recognition ...........................427
Entertainment .............................................433
Climate ...........................................................444
Phone ..............................................................447
Navigation .....................................................452
Apps ................................................................460
Settings ..........................................................463
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting .....................477
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Accessories
Accessories ....................................................491
Ford Protect
Ford Protect .................................................493
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information ......495
Normal Scheduled Maintenance .........498
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance .............................................501
Scheduled Maintenance Record ..........503
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility ..............514
End User License Agreement .................516
Type Approvals ............................................542
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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.

E154903

Right-hand side.A

Left-hand side.B

SYMBOLS GLOSSARY

These are some of the symbols you may

see on your vehicle.

E162384

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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E270480

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

E71880

Fasten seatbelt

E231160

Flammable

E67017

Front airbag

Front fog lamps

Fuel pump reset

Fuse compartment

Hazard flashers

Heated rear window

Windshield defrosting system

Interior luggage compartment

release

Jack

E161353

Keep out of reach of children

Lighting control

Low tire pressure warning

Maintain correct fluid level

Note operating instructions

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E270945

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

E270849

Passenger airbag activated

E270850

Passenger airbag deactivated

Side airbag

E167012

Shield the eyes

E138639

Stability control

E163957

Hill descent control

E271982

Trail control

E270969

Windshield wiping system

Windshield wash and wipe

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, (for example, your contact

information), to offer you products or

services that may interest you. Data may

be provided to our service providers such

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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 374).

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.

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

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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 374).

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 374).

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.

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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 to manage your

account.

Call 1-800-727-7000.

For more information about Ford Credit

and access to Account Manager, go to

www.ford.com/finance.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

RECOMMENDATION

We have built your vehicle to the highest

standards using quality parts. We

recommend that you demand the use of

genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts

whenever your vehicle requires scheduled

maintenance or repair. You can clearly

identify genuine Ford 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.

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 Manual that is provided

to you along with your Owner’s Manual.

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Special Instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted

with sophisticated electronic controls.

WARNINGS

You risk death or serious injury to

yourself and others if you do not

follow the instruction highlighted by

the warning symbol. Failure to follow the

specific warnings and instructions could

result in personal injury.

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 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.

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.

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 Ford

Ambulance Preparation Package.

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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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Introduction

PROTECTING THE

ENVIRONMENT

You should play your part in protecting the

environment. Correct vehicle usage and

the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning

and lubrication materials are significant

steps toward this aim.

For details about Ford Motor

Company's sustainability progress and

initiatives visit:

Web Address

www.sustainability.ford.com

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Environment

INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
E192491
Air vents.A
Direction indicators.  See
Direction Indicators (page 86).
High beam.  See Lighting
Control (page 82).
B
Information display controls. See
Information Display Control
(page 78).
C
Instrument cluster. See Warning
Lamps and Indicators (page
99).
D
Wiper lever.  See Wipers and
Washers (page 80).
E
180 degree camera.  See 180
Degree Camera (page 216).
F
Parking aid switch.  See Parking
Aids (page 204).
G
Information and entertainment
display.
H
Hazard warning flasher switch.
See Hazard Flashers (page 259).
I
Audio unit. See Audio System
(page 360).
J
Climate controls.  See Climate
Control (page 132).
K
Heated rear window switch.  See
Heated Windows and Mirrors
(page 140).
L
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Ignition switch. See Ignition
Switch (page 168).  See Keyless
Starting (page 168).
M
Voice control.  See Voice
Control (page 77).  Audio
control.  See Audio Control
(page 77).
N
Horn.O
Steering wheel adjustment.  See
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
(page 75).
P
Cruise control buttons.  See
Using Cruise Control (page
218).
Q
Power liftgate release button.
See Power Liftgate (page 69).
R
Lighting control. See Lighting
Control (page 82).
S
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