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6. Release the accelerator and brake

When the engine is cold, check the

concentration and level of the coolant at

the intervals listed in the scheduled

maintenance information. See Scheduled

Maintenance (page 373).

Note: Make sure that the coolant level is

between the MIN and MAX marks on the

coolant reservoir.

pedals.

7. Switch the ignition off.

ENGINE COOLING FAN

WARNING: Keep your hands and

Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. The

clothing clear of the engine cooling fan.

level may extend beyond the MAX mark.

Maintain coolant concentration within

48% to 50%, which equates to a freeze

point between -30°F (-34°C) and -34°F

(-37°C). Coolant concentration should be

checked using a refractometer. We do not

recommend the use of hydrometers or

coolant test strips for measuring coolant

concentration.

Under certain conditions, the engine

cooling fan may continue to run for several

minutes after you switch your vehicle off.

This could happen in low ambient

temperatures and independent of the

engine coolant temperature, for example

short journeys or low coolant temperature.

Adding Coolant

ENGINE COOLANT CHECK

WARNING: Do not remove the

coolant reservoir cap when the engine is

on or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10

minutes for the cooling system to cool

down. Cover the coolant reservoir cap

with a thick cloth to prevent the

WARNING: Do not add engine

coolant when the engine is on or the

cooling system is hot. Failure to follow

this instruction could result in personal

injury.

possibility of scalding and slowly remove

the cap. Failure to follow this instruction

could result in personal injury.

WARNING: Do not put coolant in

the windshield washer reservoir. If

sprayed on the windshield, coolant could

make it difficult to see through the

windshield.

Note: Automotive fluids are not

interchangeable. Do not use coolant or

windshield washer fluid outside of its

specified function and vehicle location.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of

personal injury, make sure the engine is

cool before unscrewing the coolant

pressure relief cap. The cooling system

is under pressure. Steam and hot liquid

can come out forcefully when you loosen

the cap slightly.

Note: Do not use stop leak pellets, cooling

system sealants, or non-specified additives

as they can cause damage to the engine

cooling or heating systems. Resulting

component damage may not be covered by

the vehicle Warranty.

WARNING: Do not add coolant

further than the MAX mark.

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It is very important to use prediluted

5. Check the coolant level in the coolant

reservoir the next few times you drive

your vehicle. If necessary, add enough

prediluted engine coolant to bring the

coolant level to the correct level.

If you have to add more than 1.1 qt (1 L) of

engine coolant per month, have your

vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Operating an engine with a low level of

coolant can result in engine overheating

and possible engine damage.

coolant approved to the correct

specification in order to avoid plugging the

small passageways in the engine cooling

system. See Capacities and

Specifications (page 278). Do not mix

different colors or types of coolant in your

vehicle. Mixing of engine coolants or using

an incorrect coolant may harm the engine

or cooling system components and may

not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.

Note: If prediluted coolant is not available,

use the approved concentrated coolant

diluting it to 50/50 with distilled water. See

Capacities and Specifications (page 278).

Using water that has not been deionised

may contribute to deposit formation,

corrosion and plugging of the small cooling

system passageways.

Note: Coolants marketed for all makes and

models may not be approved to Ford

specifications and may cause damage to

the cooling system. Resulting component

damage may not be covered by the vehicle

Warranty.

Note: During normal vehicle operation, the

coolant may change color from orange to

pink or light red. As long as the coolant is

clear and uncontaminated, this color change

does not indicate the coolant has degraded

nor does it require the coolant to be drained,

the system to be flushed, or the coolant to

be replaced.

Note: In case of emergency, you can add a

large amount of water without coolant in

order to reach a vehicle service location.

Water alone, without coolant, can cause

engine damage from corrosion, overheating

or freezing. When you reach a service

If the coolant level is at or below the

minimum mark, add prediluted coolant

immediately.

location, you must have the cooling system

drained and refilled with prediluted coolant

approved to the correct specification. See

Capacities and Specifications (page 278).

To top up the coolant level do the

following:

Do not use the following as a coolant

substitute:

1. Unscrew the cap slowly. Any pressure

escapes as you unscrew the cap.

2. Add prediluted coolant approved to

the correct specification. See

Capacities and Specifications (page

278).

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Alcohol.

Methanol.

Brine.

Any coolant mixed with alcohol or

methanol antifreeze.

3. Add enough prediluted coolant to

Alcohol and other liquids can cause engine

damage from overheating or freezing.

Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to

the coolant. These can be harmful and

compromise the corrosion protection of

the coolant.

reach the correct level.

4. Replace the coolant reservoir cap, turn

it clockwise until you feel a strong

resistance.

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Recycled Coolant

We do not recommend the use of recycled

coolant as an approved recycling process

is not yet available.

Dispose of used engine coolant in an

appropriate manner. Follow your

community’s regulations and standards

for recycling and disposing of automotive

fluids.

Fail-Safe Cooling

Fail-safe cooling allows you to temporarily

drive your vehicle before any incremental

component damage occurs. The fail-safe

distance depends on ambient

temperature, vehicle load and terrain.

How Fail-Safe Cooling Works

If the engine begins to overheat, the

coolant temperature gauge moves toward

the red zone:

Severe Climates

A warning lamp illuminates and

a message may appear in the

information display.

If you drive in extremely cold climates:

•

It may be necessary to increase the

coolant concentration above 50%.

•

A coolant concentration of 60%

provides improved freeze point

protection. Coolant concentrations

above 60% decrease the overheat

protection characteristics of the

coolant and may cause engine

damage.

If the engine reaches a preset

over-temperature condition, the engine

automatically switches to alternating

cylinder operation. Each disabled cylinder

acts as an air pump and cools the engine.

If you drive in extremely hot climates:

When this occurs, your vehicle still

•

You can decrease the coolant

operates, however:

concentration to 40%.

•

Engine power is limited.

The air conditioning system turns off.

•

Coolant concentrations below 40%

decrease the freeze and corrosion

protection characteristics of the

coolant and may cause engine

damage.

Continued operation increases the engine

temperature, causing the engine to

completely shut down. Your steering and

braking effort increases in this situation.

Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme

climates should use prediluted coolant for

optimum cooling system and engine

protection.

When the engine temperature cools, you

can re-start the engine. Have your vehicle

checked as soon as possible to minimize

engine damage.

Coolant Change

At specific mileage intervals, as listed in

the scheduled maintenance information,

the coolant should be changed. Add

prediluted coolant approved to the correct

specification. See Capacities and

Specifications (page 278).

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When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated

4. Check the coolant level. If the coolant

level is at or below the minimum mark,

add prediluted coolant immediately.

WARNING: Fail-safe mode is for

use during emergencies only. Operate

your vehicle in fail-safe mode only as

long as necessary to bring your vehicle

to rest in a safe location and seek

immediate repairs. When in fail-safe

mode, your vehicle will have limited

power, will not be able to maintain

high-speed operation, and may

5. When the engine temperature cools,

you can re-start the engine. Have your

vehicle checked as soon as possible to

minimize engine damage.

Note: Driving your vehicle without repair

increases the chance of engine damage.

Engine Coolant Temperature

Management(If Equipped)

completely shut down without warning,

potentially losing engine power, power

steering assist, and power brake assist,

which may increase the possibility of a

crash resulting in serious injury.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of

crash and injury, be prepared that the

vehicle speed may reduce and the

vehicle may not be able to accelerate

with full power until the coolant

temperature reduces.

WARNING: Do not remove the

coolant reservoir cap when the engine is

on or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10

minutes for the cooling system to cool

down. Cover the coolant reservoir cap

with a thick cloth to prevent the

If you tow a trailer with your vehicle, the

engine may temporarily reach a higher

temperature during severe operating

conditions, for example ascending a long

or steep grade in high ambient

temperatures.

possibility of scalding and slowly remove

the cap. Failure to follow this instruction

could result in personal injury.

Your vehicle has limited engine power

when in the fail-safe mode, drive your

vehicle with caution. Your vehicle does not

maintain high-speed operation and the

engine may operate poorly.

Remember that the engine is capable of

automatically shutting down to prevent

engine damage. In this situation:

At this time, you may notice the coolant

temperature gauge moves toward the red

zone and a message may appear in the

information display.

You may notice a reduction in vehicle

speed caused by reduced engine power.

In order to manage the engine coolant

temperature. Your vehicle may enter this

mode if certain high-temperature and

high-load conditions take place. The

amount of speed reduction depends on

vehicle loading, grade and ambient

temperature. If this occurs, there is no need

to pull off the road. You can continue to

drive your vehicle.

1. Pull off the road as soon as safely

possible and switch the engine off.

2. If you are a member of a roadside

assistance program, we recommend

that you contact your roadside

assistance service provider.

3. If this is not possible, wait a short

period for the engine to cool.

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Maintenance

The air conditioning may automatically

Do not use supplemental transmission

fluid additives, treatments or cleaning

agents. The use of these materials may

affect transmission operation and result

in damage to internal transmission

components.

turn on and off during severe operating

conditions to protect the engine from

overheating. When the coolant

temperature decreases to the normal

operating temperature, the air conditioning

turns on.

If the coolant temperature gauge moves

fully into the red zone, or if the coolant

temperature warning or service engine

soon messages appear in your information

display, do the following:

1. Pull off the road as soon as safely

possible and shift the transmission into

park (P).

2. Leave the engine running until the

coolant temperature gauge needle

returns to the normal position. After

several minutes, if the temperature

does not drop, follow the remaining

steps.

BRAKE FLUID CHECK

WARNING: Do not use any fluid

other than the recommended brake fluid

as this will reduce brake efficiency. Use

of incorrect fluid could result in the loss

of vehicle control, serious personal injury

or death.

WARNING: Only use brake fluid

from a sealed container. Contamination

with dirt, water, petroleum products or

other materials may result in brake

system damage or failure. Failure to

adhere to this warning could result in the

loss of vehicle control, serious personal

injury or death.

3. Switch the engine off and wait for it to

cool. Check the coolant level.

4. If the coolant level is at or below the

minimum mark, add prediluted coolant

immediately.

WARNING: Do not allow the fluid

to touch your skin or eyes. If this

happens, rinse the affected areas

immediately with plenty of water and

contact your physician.

5. If the coolant level is normal, restart

the engine and continue.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FLUID CHECK

WARNING: The brake system

could be affected if the brake fluid level

is below the MIN mark or above the MAX

mark on the brake fluid reservoir.

The automatic transmission does not have

a transmission fluid dipstick.

Have an authorized dealer check and

change the transmission fluid at the

correct service interval. See Scheduled

Maintenance (page 373). Your

transmission does not consume fluid.

However, if the transmission slips, shifts

slowly or if you notice a sign of leaking

fluid, contact an authorized dealer.

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