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Company joins the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land
Management in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest and
other public and private lands by “treading lightly.”

Driving on hilly or sloping terrain

Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up
or down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to drive straight up
or straight down. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep
slopes or hills. A danger lies in losing traction, slipping sideways and
possibly rolling over. Whenever driving on a hill, determine beforehand
the route you will use. Do not drive over the crest of a hill without
seeing what conditions are on the other side. Do not drive in reverse
over a hill without the aid of an observer.

When climbing a steep slope or hill,
start in a lower gear rather than
downshifting to a lower gear from a
higher gear once the ascent has
started. This reduces strain on the
engine and the possibility of stalling.

If you do stall out, Do not try to
turnaround because you might roll
over. It is better to back down to a
safe location.

Apply just enough power to the wheels to climb the hill. Too much
power will cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in loss of
vehicle control.

Descend a hill in the same gear you
would use to climb up the hill to
avoid excessive brake application
and brake overheating. Do not
descend in neutral; instead,
disengage overdrive or manually
shift to a lower gear. When
descending a steep hill, avoid
sudden hard braking as you could
lose control. When you brake hard,
the front wheels can’t turn and if
they aren’t turning, you won’t be
able to steer. The front wheels have to be turning in order to steer the
vehicle.

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If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. Do not
“pump” the brakes.

Driving on snow and ice

AWD vehicles have advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but
can skid like any other vehicle.

Should you start to slide while driving on snowy or icy roads, turn the
steering wheel in the direction of the slide until you regain control.

Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of direction on
snow and ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when starting
from a full stop.

Avoid sudden braking as well. Although an AWD vehicle may accelerate
better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won’t stop any
faster, because as in other vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. Do
not become overconfident as to road conditions.

Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you and other vehicles
for stopping. Drive slower than usual and consider using one of the lower
gears. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking of the wheels. Use
a “squeeze” technique, push on the brake pedal with a steadily increasing
force which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that you
may steer in the direction you want to travel. If you lock the wheels,
release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. If your vehicle
is equipped with a four wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS), apply the
brake steadily. Do not “pump” the brakes. Refer to the Brakes section of
this chapter for additional information on the operation of the anti-lock
brake system.

WARNING: If you are driving in slippery conditions that require
tire cables, then it is critical that you drive cautiously. Keep

speeds down, allow for longer stopping distances and avoid aggressive
steering to reduce the chances of a loss of vehicle control which can
lead to serious injury or death. If the rear end of the vehicle slides
while cornering, steer in the direction of the slide until you regain
control of the vehicle.

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Maintenance and Modifications

The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been designed
and tested to provide predictable performance whether loaded or empty
and durable load carrying capability. For this reason, Ford Motor
Company strongly recommends that you do not make modifications such
as adding or removing parts (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by
using replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment.

Any modifications to a vehicle that raise the center of gravity can make
it more likely the vehicle will roll over as a result of a loss of control.
Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used with any vehicle
equipped with a high load or device (such as ladder racks or pickup box
cover).

Failure to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty, increase
your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities
and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Frequent inspection of
vehicle chassis components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to
heavy off-road usage.

DRIVING THROUGH WATER

If driving through deep or standing
water is unavoidable, proceed very
slowly especially when the depth is
not known. Never drive through
water that is higher than the bottom
of the wheel rims (for cars) or the
bottom of the hubs (for trucks).

When driving through water, traction or brake capability may be limited.
Also, water may enter your engine’s air intake and severely damage your
engine or your vehicle may stall. Driving through deep water where
the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow water into the
transmission and cause internal transmission damage.

Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your
vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal.
Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes.

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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

Getting roadside assistance

To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor
Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This
program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service
is available:
• 24–hours, seven days a week
• for the coverage period listed on the Roadside Assistance Card

included in your Owner Guide portfolio.

Roadside assistance will cover:
• a flat tire change with a good spare (except vehicles that have been

supplied with a tire inflation kit)

• battery jump start
• lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer’s

responsibility)

• fuel delivery – Independent Service Contractors, if not prohibited by

state, local or municipal law shall deliver up to 2.0 gallons (7.5L) of
gasoline or 5 gallons (18.9L) of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle. Fuel
delivery service is limited to two no-charge occurrences within a
12-month period.

• winch out – available within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of a paved or

county maintained road, no recoveries.

• towing – Ford/Mercury/Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized

dealer within 35 miles (56.3 km) of the disablement location or to the
nearest authorized dealer. If a member requests to be towed to an
authorized dealer more than 35 miles (56.3 km) from the disablement
location, the member shall be responsible for any mileage costs in
excess of 35 miles (56.3 km).

Trailers shall be covered up to $200 if the disabled eligible vehicle
requires service at the nearest authorized dealer. If the trailer is disabled,
but the towing vehicle is operational, the trailer does not qualify for any
roadside services.

Canadian customers refer to your Customer Information Guide
for information on:
• coverage period
• exact fuel amounts

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• towing of your disabled vehicle
• emergency travel expense reimbursement
• travel planning benefits
In Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you may
purchase extended coverage prior to your Basic Warranty’s Roadside
Assistance expiring. For more information and enrollment, contact
1–877–294–2582 or visit our website at www.ford.ca.

Using roadside assistance

Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. In the United States, this card is found in the
Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment. In Canada, the card is
found in the Customer Information Guide in the glove compartment.

U.S. Ford, Mercury and Lincoln vehicle customers who require Roadside
Assistance, call 1-800-241-3673.

Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call
1-800-665-2006.

If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor
Company will reimburse a reasonable amount for towing to the nearest
dealership within 35 miles. To obtain reimbursement information, U.S.
Ford, Mercury and Lincoln vehicle customers call 1-800-241-3673.
Customers will be asked to submit their original receipts.

Canadian customers who need to obtain reimbursement information, call
1–800–665–2006.

HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL

The hazard flasher is located on the
steering column, just behind the
steering wheel. The hazard flashers
will operate when the ignition is in
any position or if the key is not in
the ignition.

Press in the flasher control and all
front and rear direction signals will
flash. Press the flasher control again
to turn them off. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and is creating a
safety hazard for other motorists.

Note: With extended use, the flasher may run down your battery.

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FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH

FUEL

RESET

The fuel pump shut-off switch is a device intended to stop the electric
fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt.

After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not start, the fuel pump
shut-off switch may have been activated.

The fuel pump shut-off switch is
located in the passenger’s foot well,
by the kick panel.

Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch.

1. Turn the ignition to the off position.

2. Check the fuel system for leaks.

3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switch by
pressing in on the reset button.

4. Turn the ignition to the on position. Pause for a few seconds and
return the key to the off position.

5. Make a further check for leaks in the fuel system.

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FUSES AND RELAYS

Fuses

If electrical components in the
vehicle are not working, a fuse may
have blown. Blown fuses are
identified by a broken wire within
the fuse. Check the appropriate
fuses before replacing any electrical
components.

Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage
rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire
damage and could start a fire.

Standard fuse amperage rating and color

COLOR

Fuse

rating

Mini fuses

Standard

fuses

Maxi fuses

Cartridge

maxi fuses

2A

Grey

Grey

—

—

3A

Violet

Violet

—

—

4A

Pink

Pink

—

—

5A

Tan

Tan

—

—

7.5A

Brown

Brown

—

—

10A

Red

Red

—

—

15A

Blue

Blue

—

—

20A

Yellow

Yellow

Yellow

Blue

25A

Natural

Natural

—

—

30A

Green

Green

Green

Pink

40A

—

—

Orange

Green

50A

—

—

Red

Red

60A

—

—

Blue

Yellow

70A

—

—

Tan

—

80A

—

—

Natural

—

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Passenger compartment fuse panel

The fuse panel is located below the
instrument panel on the driver’s
side.

To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel box.

The fuses are coded as follows:

Fuse/Relay

Location

Fuse Amp

Rating

Protected Circuits

1

20A

Moon roof, Adjustable pedals,
Memory seats, Lumbar motor

2

5A

Microcontroller power

3

20A

Radio, Navigation amplifier, GPS
module

4

10A

On-board diagnostic (OBD II)
connector

CB1

4

3

2

1

8

7

6

5

12

11

10

9

16

15

14

13

20

19

18

17

24

23

22

21

28

27

26

25

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Fuse/Relay

Location

Fuse Amp

Rating

Protected Circuits

5

5A

Moon roof, Door lock switch
illumination, Auto dimming rear
view mirror

6

20A

Liftglass release motor, Door
unlock/lock

7

15A

Trailer stop/turn

8

15A

Ignition switch power, Passive
anti-theft system (PATS), Cluster

9

2A

6R Transmission control
module/Powertrain control
module (Ignition RUN/START),
Fuel pump relay

10

5A

Front wiper RUN/ACC relay in
power distribution box (PDB)

11

5A

Radio start

12

5A

Rear wiper motor RUN/ACC,
Trailer battery charge relay in
PDB, Radio

13

15A

Heated mirror, Manual climate
rear defrost indicator

14

20A

Horn

15

10A

Reverse lamps

16

10A

Trailer reverse lamps

17

10A

Restraints control module,
Passenger occupancy

18

10A

Reverse park aid, Roll stability
control™ (RSC

威) switch, RSC威,

All wheel drive (AWD) module,
Heated seat switches, Auxiliary
climate control

19

—

Not used

20

10A

Climate control system, Brake
shift

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Fuse/Relay

Location

Fuse Amp

Rating

Protected Circuits

21

—

Not used

22

15A

Brake switch, Bi-color stop lamps,
High-mount brake lamp, All turn
lamps

23

15A

Interior lamps, Puddle lamps,
Battery saver, Instrument
illumination, Homelink

24

10A

Cluster, Theft indicator light

25

15A

Trailer tow park lamps

26

15A

License plate/rear park lamp,
Front park lamps, Manual climate

27

15A

Tri-color stop lamps

28

10A

Climate controls

CB1

25A

Windows

The following relays are located on either side of the passenger
compartment fuse panel. See your authorized dealer for service of these
relays.

Fuse/Relay Location

Description

Relay 1

Delayed accessory relay

Power distribution box

The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The
power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads.

WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing high
current fuses.

WARNING: To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace
the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the

battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.

If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the
Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

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The high-current fuses are coded as follows:

Fuse/Relay

Location

Fuse Amp

Rating

Protected Circuits

1

50A**

Battery feed 2 (passenger
compartment fuse panel)

2

50A**

Battery feed 3 (passenger
compartment fuse panel)

3

50A**

Battery feed 1 (passenger
compartment fuse panel)

4

30A**

Fuel pump, Injectors

5

30A**

Third row seat (left)

6

40A**

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) pump

7

40A**

Powertrain control module (PCM)

8

—

Not used

9

—

Not used

10

30A**

Power seat (right)

11

30A**

Starter

12

30A**

Third row seat (right)

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Fuse/Relay

Location

Fuse Amp

Rating

Protected Circuits

13

30A**

Trailer tow battery charger

14

30A**

Memory seats

40A**

Non-memory seats

15

40A**

Rear defrost, Heated mirrors

16

40A**

Front blower motor

17

30A**

Trailer electronic brakes

18

30A**

Auxiliary blower motor

19

30A**

Running boards

20

30A**

Front wiper motor

21

20A*

Rear power point

22

20A*

Subwoofer

23

—

Not used

24

10A*

PCM – keep alive power, Canister
vent

25

20A*

Front power point/Cigar lighter

26

20A*

All wheel drive (AWD) module (4.6L
engine only)

27

20A*

6R Transmission module (4.6L
engine only)

28

20A*

Heated seats

29

15A*

Headlamps (right)

30

25A*

Rear wiper

31

15A*

Fog lamps

32

5A*

Power mirrors

33

30A*

ABS valve

34

15A*

Headlamps (left)

35

10A*

A/C clutch

36

20A*

Console bin power point

37

30A*

Driver window motor

38

15A*

5R Transmission (4.0L engine only)

39

15A*

PCM power

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Fuse/Relay

Location

Fuse Amp

Rating

Protected Circuits

40

15A*

Fan clutch, Positive crackcase
ventilation (PCV) valve, A/C clutch
relay

41

15A*

Satellite radio module, DVD, SYNC

威

42

15A*

Redundant brake switch, Electronic
vapor management valve, Mass air
flow sensor, Heated exhaust gas
oxygen (HEGO) sensor, EVR,
Variable cam timing (VCT)1 (4.6L
engine only), VCT2 (4.6L engine
only), CMCV (4.6L engine only),
Catalyst monitor sensor

43

15A*

Coil on plug (4.6L engine only), Coil
tower (4.0L engine only)

44

15A*

Injectors

45B

—

Not used

45A

—

Not used

46B

—

Not used

46A

—

Not used

49

—

Fuel pump relay

50B

—

A/C clutch relay

50A

—

Fog lamps relay

51

—

Not used

52

—

Not used

53

—

One touch integrated start (OTIS)
(diode)

54

—

Trailer battery charger relay

55B

—

Front wiper relay

55A

—

PCM relay

56B

—

Starter relay

56A

—

Blower relay

* Mini Fuses ** Cartridge Fuses

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CHANGING THE TIRES

If you get a flat tire while driving:
• do not brake heavily.
• gradually decrease the vehicle’s speed.
• hold the steering wheel firmly.
• slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Note: The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will
illuminate when the spare is in use. To restore the full functionality of
the monitoring system, all road wheels equipped with tire pressure
monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.

Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damage
to the TPMS sensor, refer to Changing tires with TPMS in the Tires,
Wheels and Loading chapter. Replace the spare tire with a road tire as
soon as possible.

WARNING: The use of tire sealants may damage your Tire
Pressure Monitoring System and should not be used.

WARNING: Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for important

information. If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged, it
will no longer function.

Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information

WARNING: Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an
increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death.

Note: Turn off the power running boards (if equipped) before driving
with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. Refer to Running boards in the
Driver Controls chapter.

If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it is intended for
temporary use only. This means that if you need to use it, you should
replace it as soon as possible with a road tire/wheel that is the same size
and type as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by
Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be
replaced rather than repaired.

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A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that
is different in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels
and can be one of three types:

1. T-type mini-spare: This spare tire begins with the letter “T” for tire
size and may have “Temporary Use Only” molded in the sidewall

2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label on wheel: This spare tire has
a label on the wheel that states: “THIS TIRE AND WHEEL FOR
TEMPORARY USE ONLY”

When driving with one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above, do not:
• Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
• Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the

Safety Compliance Label

• Tow a trailer
• Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare

tire

• Use more than one dissimilar spare tire at a time
• Use commercial car washing equipment
• Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above at any one wheel
location can lead to impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking performance
• Comfort and noise
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs
• Winter weather driving capability
• Wet weather driving capability
3. Full-size dissimilar spare without label on wheel

When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel, do not:
• Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h)
• Use more than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time
• Use commercial car washing equipment
• Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare

tire/wheel

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The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead to
impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking performance
• Comfort and noise
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs
• Winter weather driving capability
• Wet weather driving capability
• All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable)
• Load leveling adjustment (if applicable)
When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional
caution should be given to:
• Towing a trailer
• Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body
• Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack
Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel and
seek service as soon as possible.

Stopping and securing the vehicle

1. Park on a level surface, activate
the hazard flashers and set the
parking brake.

2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park)
and turn engine off.

3. Turn off the power running boards (if equipped). Refer to Running
boards in the Driver Controls chapter.

Note: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is
being jacked.

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