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MOTORCRAFT™ PART NUMBERS Component

3.5L V6 Engine

Engine air filter element Battery Oil filter Spark plugs Cabin air filter Seat air filter Windshield wiper blade

FA-1884

BXT-65-650

FL-500-S SP-520
FP68
FS-106

3.5L V6 EcoBoost Engine

FA-1884

BXT-65-750

FL-500-S SP-534
FP68
FS-106

WW-2103 (right-hand side) WW-2301 (left-hand side)

WW-1202 (rear)

We recommend Motorcraft replacement parts available at your Ford dealer or at fordparts.com for scheduled maintenance. These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor Company’s specifications and are engineered for your vehicle. Use of other parts may impact vehicle performance, emissions and durability. Your warranty may be void for any damage related to use of other parts. If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performance specification SAE/USCAR-36. For spark plug replacement, contact an authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs at the appropriate intervals. Refer to scheduled maintenance information.

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

The vehicle identification number is located on the driver’s side instrument panel. Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number.

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following information:

A. World manufacturer identifier B. Brake system / Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint Devices and their location C. Make, vehicle line, series, body type D. Engine type E. Check digit F. Model year

G. Assembly plant H. Production sequence number.

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VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located. The Safety Compliance Certification Label shall be affixed to either the door hinge pillar, the door latch post, or the edge of the door near the door latch, next to the driver’s seating position.

TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATION

You can find a transmission code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The following table tells you which transmission each code represents.

Description 6-speed automatic transmission (6F50) 6-speed automatic transmission (6F55)

Code

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ACCESSORIES For a complete listing of the accessories that are available for your vehicle, please contact an authorized dealer or visit our online store at www.Accessories.Ford.com (United States only). Ford Motor Company will repair or replace any properly authorized dealer-installed Ford Genuine Accessory found to be defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship during the warranty period, as well as any component damaged by the defective accessories. Ford Motor Company will warrant your accessory through the warranty that provides the greatest benefit: • 24 months, unlimited mileage. • The remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty. Contact an authorized dealer for details and a copy of the warranty.

Exterior style •Bug shield •Deflectors •Spoiler Interior style •Ambient lighting •Door sill plates with logo •Floor mats Lifestyle •Ash cup / coin holder •Cargo organization and management •SUV camping tent* •Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories

•Splash guards •Graphics

•Rear seat entertainment* •Backlit door sill plates

•Roof racks and carriers* •Cargo net •Conversation mirror •Roof rails

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•Wheel locks •Vehicle security

Peace of mind •Remote start •Locking fuel plug •Full vehicle covers* •Bumper and hitch mounted parking sensors* *The accessory manufacturer designs, develops and therefore warrants Ford Licensed Accessories, and does not design or test these accessories to Ford Motor Company engineering requirements. Contact an authorized Ford dealer for the manufacturer’s limited warranty details, and request a copy of the Ford Licensed Accessories product limited warranty from the accessory manufacturer. For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety Compliance Certification label). Ask an authorized dealer for specific weight information. • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile communications systems that are equipped with radio transmitters, for example, two-way radios, telephones and theft alarms. Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulations and should be installed only by an authorized dealer. • An authorized dealer needs to install mobile communications systems.

Improper installation may harm the operation of your vehicle, particularly if the manufacturer did not design the mobile communication system specifically for automotive use.

• If you or an authorized Ford dealer add any non-Ford electrical or electronic accessories or components to your vehicle, you may adversely affect battery performance and durability. In addition, you may also adversely affect the performance of other electrical systems in the vehicle.

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Extended Service Plan PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE RISING COST OF VEHICLE REPAIRS WITH A FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN.

SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only) More than 32 million Ford owners have discovered the powerful protection of Ford Extended Service Plan. It is the only extended service plan backed by Ford Motor Company, and provides peace of mind protection beyond the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage. Ford ESP Can Quickly Pay for Itself One service bill – the cost of parts and labor – can easily exceed the price of your Ford Extended Service Plan. With Ford ESP, you minimize your risk for unexpected repair bills and rising repair costs. Up to 1,000+ Covered Vehicle Components There are four Extended Service Plans with different levels of coverage. Ask your authorized dealer for details. 1. PremiumCARE - Our most comprehensive coverage. With over 1,000
covered components, this plan is so complete that we generally only discuss what’s not covered. 2. ExtraCARE - Covers 113 components, and includes many high-tech items. 3. BaseCARE - Covers 84 components. 4. PowertrainCARE - Covers 29 critical components. Ford Extended Service Plan is honored by all authorized Ford dealers in the U.S. and Canada. It is the only extended service plan authorized and backed by Ford Motor Company. That means you get: • Reliable, quality service at any Ford or Lincoln dealership • Repairs performed by factory trained technicians, using genuine parts Rental Car Reimbursement 1st day Rental Benefit You take advantage of replacement transportation if your vehicle is at your authorized dealer for same day covered repairs. Extended Rental Benefits If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered repairs, you are eligible for rental car coverage, including bumper to bumper warranty repairs, and Field Service Actions.

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Roadside Assistance Exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance, including: • Towing, flat-tire change and battery jump starts • Out of fuel and lock-out assistance • Travel expense reimbursement for lodging, meals and rental car • Destination assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental car coverage and

emergency transportation

Transferable Coverage If you sell your vehicle before your Ford Extended Service Plan coverage expires, you can transfer any remaining coverage to the new owner. Whenever you sell your vehicle, prospective buyers may have a higher degree of confidence that vehicle was properly maintained with Ford ESP, thereby improving resale value. Avoid the Rising Cost of Properly Maintaining Your Vehicle! Ford Extended Service Plan also offers a Premium Maintenance Plan that covers all scheduled maintenance, and selected wear items. The coverage is prepaid, so you never have to worry about affording your vehicle’s maintenance. It covers regular checkups, routine inspections, preventive care and replacement of select items that require periodic attention for normal wear: • Windshield wiper blades • Spark plugs (except in California) • The clutch disc • Brake pads and linings • Shock absorbers • Belts and hoses • Diesel exhaust fluid replenishment Contact your selling authorized Ford or Lincoln dealership today so they can customize a Ford Extended Service Plan that fits your driving lifestyle and budget.

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Interest Free Finance Options Available Take advantage of our interest free installment payment plan. Just a 10% down payment will provide you with an affordable, no interest, no fee payment program allowing you all the security and benefits Ford ESP has to offer while paying over time. You are pre-approved with no credit checks, no hassles! To learn more, call our Ford ESP specialists at 800-367-3377. Ford ESP P.O. Box 8072
Royal Oak, MI 48068-0039

SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY) You can get more protection for your vehicle by purchasing a Ford Extended Service Plan. Ford Extended Service Plan is the only service contract backed by Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. Depending on the plan you purchase, Ford Extended Service Plan provides benefits such as: • Rental reimbursement • Coverage for certain maintenance and wear items • Protection against repair costs after your New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage expires • Roadside Assistance benefits There are several Ford Extended Service Plans available in various time, distance and deductible combinations. Each plan is tailored to fit your own driving needs, including reimbursement for towing and rental. When you purchase Ford Extended Service Plan, you receive added peace-of-mind protection throughout Canada and the United States, provided by a network of participating authorized Ford Motor Company dealers. Note: Repairs performed outside of Canada and the United States are not eligible for Ford Extended Service Plan coverage. This information is subject to change. For more information, visit your local Ford of Canada dealer or www.ford.ca to find the Ford Extended Service Plan that is right for you.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Radio Frequencies and Reception Factors AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are: AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz FM: 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz

Distance and strength

Terrain

Station overload

Radio reception factors

The further you travel from an FM station, the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception. Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunderstorms can interfere with the reception. When you pass a ground-based broadcast repeating tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and result in the audio system muting.

CD and CD Player Information Note: CD units play commercially pressed 4.75-inch (12 centimeter) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Note: Do not insert CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels into the CD player as the label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. You should use a permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels on your homemade CDs. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact your authorized dealer for further information. Note: Do not use any irregularly shaped discs or discs with a scratch protection film attached. Always handle discs by their edges only. Clean the disc with an approved CD cleaner only. Wipe it from the center of the disc toward the edge. Do not clean in a circular motion. Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods.

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mode (system default) and MP3 folder mode.

MP3 Track and Folder Structure Audio systems capable of recognizing and playing MP3 individual tracks and folder structures work as follows: • There are two different modes for MP3 disc playback: MP3 track • MP3 track mode ignores any folder structure on the MP3 disc. The player numbers each MP3 track on the disc (noted by the .mp3 file extension) from T001 to a maximum of T255. Note: The maximum number of playable MP3 files may be less depending on the structure of the CD and exact model of radio present. • MP3 folder mode represents a folder structure consisting of one level of folders. The CD player numbers all MP3 tracks on the disc (noted by the .mp3 file extension) and all folders containing MP3 files, from F001 (folder) T001 (track) to F253 T255.

• Creating discs with only one level of folders helps with navigation

through the disc files.

If you are burning your own MP3 discs, it is important to understand how the system reads the structures you create. While various files may be present, (files with extensions other than mp3), only files with the .mp3 extension are played; other files are ignored by the system. This enables you to use the same MP3 disc for a variety of tasks on your work computer, home computer and your in-vehicle system. In track mode, the system displays and plays the structure as if it were only one level deep (all .mp3 files play, regardless of being in a specific folder). In folder mode, the system only plays the .mp3 files in the current folder.

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MyFord® SYSTEM

A B

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: Some features, such as Sirius satellite radio, may not be available in your location. Check with an authorized dealer. A. RADIO: Press this button to listen to the radio or change radio frequency bands. Press the function buttons below the radio screen to select different radio functions. B. CD: Press this button to listen to a CD. Press the function buttons below the radio screen to select on-screen options of Repeat or Shuffle.

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C. Memory presets: • In radio mode, store your favorite radio stations. To store a radio

station, tune to the station, then press and hold a preset button until sound returns.

• In CD mode, press one of these buttons to select a track. D. Function buttons: Select different functions of the audio system depending on which mode you are in (such as Radio mode or CD mode). E. TUNE: • In radio mode, turn the control to manually search the frequency • In satellite radio mode, turn the control to tune to the next or

band.

previous channel.

F. Reverse and Fast Forward; AM/FM/CD Seek: • In radio mode, select a frequency band and press one of these

buttons. The system stops at the first station it finds in that direction. Press and hold one of these buttons to move quickly in that direction to the next strong radio station or memory preset. • In Sirius mode, press one of these buttons to select the previous or next channel. If you select a specific category (such as Jazz, Rock or News), use these buttons to find the previous or next channel in the selected category. Press and hold one of these buttons to move quickly in that direction to the next channel or category.

• In CD mode, press one of these buttons to select the previous or next

track. Press and hold one of these buttons to move quickly in that direction within the current track.

menu selections.

G. OK and arrow buttons: • Press the up and down or left and right arrow buttons to browse • Press OK to confirm menu selections. H. Eject: Press this button to eject a CD. I. Power and Volume: • Press this button to switch the system off and on. • Turn it to adjust the volume. J. CLOCK: Press this button to access the clock setting. Use the center arrow controls to change the hours and minutes. K. SOUND: Press this button to adjust settings for Treble, Midrange, Bass, Balance and Fade.

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L. MENU: Press this button to access different audio system features. See Menu structure later in this section. M. PHONE: Press this button to access the phone features of the SYNC system. See the SYNC chapter for more information. N. AUX: Press this button to access your auxiliary input jack or switch between devices you plug into the input jack or USB port. See Auxiliary input jack later in this chapter. O. SIRIUS: Press this button to listen to Sirius satellite radio.

Menu Structure Note: Depending on your system, some options may appear slightly different. Press MENU. Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the options. Press the right arrow to enter a menu. Press the left arrow to exit a menu. Press OK to confirm a selection.

Scan

Set Category

RBDS/RDS Text

AST

Radio Settings

Select for a brief sampling of all available channels. Select to have the system search by certain music categories (such as Rock, Pop or Country). Select to view additional broadcast data, if available. This feature defaults to off. RBDS must be on for you to set a category. Select to store the 10 strongest local stations on the AM-AST or FM-AST frequency bands.

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SIRIUS

Select for a brief sampling of all available channels. Select to view your satellite radio electronic serial number (ESN). You need this number when communicating with Sirius to activate, modify or track your account. Select to view available satellite radio channels. Press OK to open a list of the following options for this channel: Tune Channel, Skip Channel or Lock Channel. Once you skip or lock a channel, you can only access it by pressing Direct and entering the channel number. Locking or unlocking a channel requires your PIN. Select to view channel categories (such as Pop, Rock or News). If you select a category, seek and scan functions only stop on channels in that category. Select to turn off or turn on alerts for songs, artists or teams. The system alerts you when the selection is playing on another channel. Save up to 20 alerts.

Unlock All Stations Use your PIN to unlock previously locked

Skip No Stations

stations. Remove the skip feature from all the channels you previously skipped.

Parental Lock (PIN) Select to create a PIN, which allows you to lock or unlock channels. Your initial PIN is 1234.

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Sound

Scan All Scan Folder

CD Compression

Set Time Set Date 24h Mode

Language

Temp. Setting

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Audio Settings

Automatically adjusts the volume to compensate for speed and wind noise. You can set the system between 0 and +7. Select to adjust settings for Treble, Middle, Bass, Fade and Balance.

CD Settings

Select to scan all disc selections. Select to scan all music in the current MP3
folder. Select to bring soft and loud passages together for a more consistent listening level.

Clock Settings

Select to set the time. Select to set the calendar date. Select to view clock time in a 12–hour mode or 24–hour mode.

Display Settings

Select to display the language in English, French or Spanish. Select to display the outside temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius.

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AM/FM/CD PREMIUM AUDIO SYSTEM

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: The MyFord Touch system controls most of the audio features. See the MyFord Touch chapter for more information. A. Eject: Press this button to eject a CD. B. CD Slot: Insert a CD. C. TUNE + and TUNE - : • In radio mode, press these buttons to manually search through the • In Sirius mode, press these buttons to find the next or previous

radio frequency band.

available satellite radio station.

D. Volume and Power: • Press this button to switch the system off and on. • Turn it to adjust the volume.

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buttons. The system stops at the first station it finds in that direction.

E. SEEK, Reverse and Fast Forward: • In radio mode, select a frequency band and press one of these • In Sirius mode, press these buttons to select the previous or next channel. If a specific category is selected (such as Jazz, Rock or News), use these buttons to find the previous or next channel in the selected category. • In CD mode, press these buttons to select the previous or next track. AM/FM/CD SONY® AUDIO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

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: The MyFord Touch system controls most of the audio features. See the MyFord Touch chapter for more information. A. SOURCE: Press this button to access different audio modes, such as AM, FM and A/V Input.

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buttons. The system stops at the first station it finds in that direction.

B. Seek, Reverse and Fast Forward: • In radio mode, select a frequency band and press one of these • In Sirius mode, press these buttons to select the previous or next channel. If a specific category is selected (such as Jazz, Rock or News), use these buttons to find the previous or next channel in the selected category. • In CD mode, press these buttons to select the previous or next track. C. SOUND: Press this button to access settings for Treble, Midrange, Bass, Balance and Fade. D. TUNE + and TUNE - : • In radio mode, press these buttons to manually search through the • In Sirius mode, press these buttons to find the next or previous