User ManualTable of ContentsTable of Contents1Introduction4PERCHLORATE MATERIAL4CONGRATULATIONS4SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION5Warning symbols in this guide5Warning symbols on your vehicle5Protecting the environment5BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE5SPECIAL NOTICES6New Vehicle Limited Warranty6Special instructions6Service Data Recording6Event Data Recording7Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles7Notice to owners of the Mark LT8Using your vehicle with a snowplow8Using your vehicle as an ambulance8Cell phone use9Instrument Cluster12WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES12GAUGES16Entertainment Systems19AUDIO SYSTEMS19Quick start — How to get going19Listening to the radio19Listening to satellite radio (if equipped)20Listening to a CD/MP3 (if equipped)20Audiophile in-dash six CD/MP3/satellite compatible sound system23Auxiliary input jack (Line in)31GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION33Satellite radio information (if equipped)35FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)38Quick start39To play a DVD in the DVD system:39To play a CD in the DVD system:40To play an MP3 disc in the DVD system:41To play an auxiliary source through the DVD system41To listen to audio over the headphones (Dual play mode):42Using the infrared (IR) wireless headphones:42Using wired headphones (not included):42To adjust display brightness:43DVD player controls43Remote control46Battery replacement49Headphones50Wireless headphones50Wired headphones53Operation53Single play/Dual play53Operation with an aftermarket audio system (Headphone only mode)55Menu mode55Angle mode55Aspect ratio56Language56Subtitles57Audio CDs57Playing MP3 discs58MP3 disc quality factors58CD, MP3 and CD player care59Playing a DVD60Slow play61Frame by frame61Headphone/auxiliary jacks61Audio displays62Audio interaction62Parental control for the DVD system63General information64Safety information64Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance66Care and service of the DVD player66Environmental extremes66Temperature extremes66Humidity and moisture condensation66Foreign substances67Cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen67Cleaning DVD and CD discs67Compatibility with aftermarket audio systems (headphone only mode)67NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)67Climate Controls68AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC) SYSTEM WITH HEATED SEATS68Operating tips70REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (IF EQUIPPED)71Lights72HEADLAMP CONTROL72Autolamp control72Fog lamp control72High beams73Flash to pass73Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)73PANEL DIMMER CONTROL74AIMING THE HEADLAMPS74Vertical aim adjustment74TURN SIGNAL CONTROL75INTERIOR LAMPS76Map lamps76Rear map lamp (if equipped)76Courtesy/reading/cargo lamps (if equipped)76BULB REPLACEMENT77Headlamp Condensation77Using the right bulbs77Replacing exterior bulbs78Replacing headlamp bulbs78Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs79Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs79Replacing high-mount brake and cargo lamp bulbs80Replacing fog lamp bulbs80Replacing exterior mounted mirror turn signal indicator lamp bulbs80Replacing license plate lamp bulbs81Driver Controls82MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER82TILT STEERING82ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)83CENTER CONSOLE83OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)84Overhead Storage Bins84Bin Removal85AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)86Ashtray88POWER WINDOWS88One touch down89Window lock89Power Sliding Back Window89Accessory delay90INTERIOR MIRROR90Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror91EXTERIOR MIRRORS91Power side view mirrors91Fold-away mirrors92Heated outside mirrors93Exterior mounted mirror turn signal indicator93POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)93SPEED CONTROL94Setting speed control94Resuming a set speed95Increasing speed while using speed control95Reducing speed while using speed control95Turning off speed control96STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS96Audio control features97Climate control features97MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)98HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM99Programming99Gate Operator & Canadian Programming101Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System101Erasing HomeLink buttons102Reprogramming a single HomeLink button102MESSAGE CENTER102Selectable features103Reset103Info menu103Odometer/Trip odometer103Compass display103Compass zone/calibration adjustment104Average fuel economy (AFE)105Distance to empty (DTE)105Trip elapsed drive time106Setup menu106System check106Units (English/Metric)107Autolocks107Autolamp delay107Language108System warnings108POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT111TAILGATE LOCK112Tailgate removal112BEDRAILS (IF EQUIPPED)113BED EXTENDER (IF EQUIPPED)113CARGO AREA FEATURES (IF EQUIPPED)114Cargo management system (if equipped)114Locks and Security121KEYS121POWER DOOR LOCKS121Smart unlocking feature121Autolock121Deactivating/activating autolock122Power door unlock/lock procedure122Keyless entry key pad procedure123Message center procedure123CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS123REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM124Unlocking the doors124Locking the doors124Power door lock/unlock disable feature125Deactivating/activating power door lock/unlock disable feature125Car finder126Sounding a panic alarm126Memory seat, adjustable pedals, and power mirrors (if equipped)126Activating the memory feature126Deactivating the memory feature126Replacing the battery127Replacing lost transmitters128Programming remote transmitters128Illuminated entry129Perimeter lighting feature129Enabling/disabling the perimeter lighting feature129KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM130Programming a personal entry code130Erasing personal code131Anti-scan feature131Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry keypad132SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM132Anti-theft indicator132Automatic arming133Automatic disarming133Replacement keys133Programming spare keys133Seating and Safety Restraints135SEATING135Adjustable head restraints135Using the manual recline function136Using the manual lumbar support137Adjusting the front power seat137Memory seats/mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)138Heated seats (if equipped)139REAR SEATS139Head restraints139Folding up the rear seats140Returning the seat to seating position141SAFETY RESTRAINTS141Personal Safety System™141How does the Personal Safety System™ work?142Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints142Front crash severity sensor142Driver’s seat position sensor142Front passenger sensing system142Front safety belt usage sensors143Front outboard safety belt pretensioners143Front outboard safety belt energy management retractors144Determining if the Personal Safety System™ is operational144Safety restraints precautions144Combination lap and shoulder belts146Energy management retractors146Vehicle sensitive mode147Automatic locking mode147When to use the automatic locking mode147How to use the automatic locking mode147How to disengage the automatic locking mode148Safety belt pretensioner148Safety belt usage sensors149Front safety belt height adjustment150Safety belt warning light and indicator chime150Conditions of operation151Belt-Minder151One time disable154Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature154Safety belt extension assembly155Safety belt maintenance156AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)156Important SRS precautions157Children and airbags159How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?160Determining if the system is operational161Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)161Front passenger sensing system161SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN165Important child restraint precautions165Children and safety belts165Child booster seats166When children should use booster seats166Types of booster seats167The importance of shoulder belts168SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN169Child and infant or child safety seats169Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts170Attaching child safety seats with tether straps173Rear seat tether strap attachment174Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors176Tires, Wheels and Loading178NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS178VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS1784WD and AWD Systems (if equipped)178How your vehicle differs from other vehicles179INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING180Treadwear181Traction AA A B C181Temperature A B C181TIRES181Glossary of tire terminology182INFLATING YOUR TIRES182TIRE CARE185Inspecting your tires185Tire wear185Damage185U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)186Tire replacement requirements186Safety practices188Highway hazards188Tire and wheel alignment189Tire rotation189INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL190Information on “P” type tires190Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires193Information on “T” type tires194Location of the tire label194TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)195Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)196When your temporary spare tire is installed197When you believe your system is not operating properly197When inflating your tires199How temperature affects your tire pressure199SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS200VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER200Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles206TRAILER TOWING206Preparing to tow208Hitches208Weight distributing hitch208Safety chains208Trailer brakes209Trailer lamps209Using a step bumper (if equipped)209Driving while you tow209Servicing after towing210Trailer towing tips210Launching or retrieving a boat211RECREATIONAL TOWING211Driving212STARTING212Positions of the ignition212Preparing to start your vehicle212Important safety precautions213Starting the engine214Guarding against exhaust fumes215Important ventilating information215ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)215BRAKES217Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)217Using ABS217ABS warning lamp217Parking brake218TRACTION CONTROL™ (IF EQUIPPED)218STEERING219TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)220PREPARING TO DRIVE220AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION221Brake-shift interlock - floor-shift transmission221Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transmission223If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow225REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)226REVERSE CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)228FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)230System indicator lights231Using the electronic shift 4WD system231Shifting between 2H (2WD High) and 4H (4WD High)231Shifting to/from 4L (4WD Low)231Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles232How your vehicle differs from other vehicles232Basic operating principles232If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement233If your vehicle gets stuck233Emergency maneuvers234Parking2344WD Systems235Normal characteristics235Sand235Mud and water236Driving on hilly or sloping terrain237Driving on snow and ice238Maintenance and Modifications238DRIVING THROUGH WATER239SNOWPLOWING239Roadside Emergencies240ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE240Getting roadside assistance240Using roadside assistance241Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty241HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL242FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH242FUSES AND RELAYS243Fuses243Standard fuse amperage rating and color244Passenger compartment fuse panel / power distribution box244Auxiliary relay box249CHANGING THE TIRES250Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information251Location of the spare tire and tools253Removing the spare tire253Tire change procedure254Stowing the flat/spare tire257WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS257JUMP STARTING258Preparing your vehicle259Connecting the jumper cables259Jump starting261Removing the jumper cables262WRECKER TOWING264Customer Assistance265GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED265At home265Away from home265Additional Assistance266IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)267THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)268UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)269FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN269GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA270ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE271Obtaining a French owner’s guide271REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)271REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)272Cleaning273WASHING THE EXTERIOR273WAXING274PAINT CHIPS274ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS274ENGINE2755.4L ENGINE275PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS275WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES276INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS276INTERIOR277LEATHER SEATS278UNDERBODY278FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS278Maintenance and Specifications280SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS280PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE280Working with the engine off280Working with the engine on280OPENING THE HOOD281IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT2825.4L V8282WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID283CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES283ENGINE OIL284Checking the engine oil284Adding engine oil285Engine oil and filter recommendations286Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil286BATTERY287ENGINE COOLANT289Checking engine coolant289Adding engine coolant290Recycled engine coolant292Coolant refill capacity293Severe climates293What you should know about fail-safe cooling (if equipped)294How fail-safe cooling works294When fail-safe mode is activated294FUEL FILTER295WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS295Important safety precautions295Refueling297Fuel Filler Cap297Choosing the right fuel298Octane recommendations299Fuel quality299Cleaner air299Running out of fuel299ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY300Measuring techniques300Filling the tank300Calculating fuel economy301Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits301Habits301Maintenance302Conditions302EPA window sticker303EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM303On board diagnostics (OBD-II)304Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing305POWER STEERING FLUID306BRAKE FLUID307TRANSMISSION FLUID307Checking automatic transmission fluid307Low fluid level308Correct fluid level308High fluid level308Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels308TRANSFER CASE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)309DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE310AIR FILTER310Changing the air filter element311MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS312MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES313ENGINE DATA316Engine drivebelt routing316IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE317Safety Compliance Certification Label317Vehicle identification number (VIN)317TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS318Accessories319GENUINE LINCOLN ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE319Exterior style319Interior style319Lifestyle320Peace of mind320Index321Size: 2.94 MBPages: 328Language: EnglishOpen manual