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Wipers and Washers

WIPERS

AUTOWIPERS (IF EQUIPPED)

WIPER PRECAUTIONS

WHAT ARE AUTOWIPERS

Do not operate the wipers on a dry

windshield. This could scratch the glass or

damage the wiper blades. Use the

windshield washers before wiping a dry

windshield.

Autowipers turns on and controls the

speed and frequency of the windshield

wipers.

AUTOWIPERS SETTINGS

Fully defrost the windshield before you

1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.

2. Press Vehicle Settings.

3. Press Wipers.

switch the windshield wipers on.

Switch the windshield wipers off before

entering a car wash.

4. Switch Rain Sensing on or off.

SWITCHINGWINDSHIELDWIPERS

ON AND OFF

Note: When you switch the feature off, the

wipers do not operate based on the rain

sensor. When you switch on the windshield

wipers to the intermittent wipe position with

the feature off, the wipers use the wipe

speed set by the rotary control.

ADJUSTING THE SENSITIVITY OF

THE RAIN SENSOR

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High-speed wipe.

Low-speed wipe.

Intermittent wipe.

Off.

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Use the rotary control.

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Low sensitivity.

High sensitivity.

Use the rotary control to set the rain sensor

sensitivity.

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Note: Use intermittent wipe positions to

1. Pull the wiper blade and arm away

from the glass.

adjust the rain sensor sensitivity.

Note: Do not hold the wiper blade to lift the

When you select low sensitivity, the wipers

operate when the sensor detects a large

amount of water on the windshield.

wiper arm.

When you select high sensitivity, the wipers

operate when the sensor detects a small

amount of water on the windshield.

CHECKING THE WIPER

BLADES

Improving Y o ur Windshield Wiper

Performance

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2. Lift the wiper blade primary locking clip.

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Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of

the blade to check for roughness.

REPLACING THE FRONT

WIPER BLADES

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3. Press the wiper blade secondary

locking clip.

4. Remove the wiper blade.

Note: Make sure that the wiper arm does

not spring back against the glass when the

wiper blade is not attached.

5. To install, reverse the removal

procedure.

Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks

into place.

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SWITCHINGTHECOURTESYWIPE

WASHERS

ON AND OFF

WASHER PRECAUTIONS

Courtesy Wipe

1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.

2. Press Vehicle Settings.

3. Press Wipers.

WARNING: If you operate your

vehicle in temperatures below 41°F

(5°C), use washer fluid with antifreeze

protection. Failure to use washer fluid

with antifreeze protection in cold

weather could result in impaired

windshield vision and increase the risk

of injury or accident.

4. Switch Courtesy Wipe on or off.

Note: When you switch the feature on, the

wipers make an additional single wipe at

the end of the washer request. When you

switch it off, the wipers finish the current

washer request.

Do not operate the washers when the

washer reservoir is empty. This could cause

the washer pump to overheat.

ADDING WASHER FLUID

Keep the outside of the windshield clean.

The rain sensor is very sensitive and the

wipers may operate if dirt, mist or insects

hit the windshield.

USINGTHEWINDSHIELDWASHER

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WASHER FLUID SPECIFICATION

See Washer Fluid Specification (page

614).

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WIPERS AND WASHERS –

Press and hold the button at the

TROUBLESHOOTING

end of the lever to operate the

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windshield washer.

WIPERS AND WASHERS –

Note: A courtesy wipe occurs a short time

after the wipers stop to clear any remaining

washer fluid when switched on. See

Switching the Courtesy Wipe On and Off

(page 145).

WARNING LAMPS

Illuminates when the windshield

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washer fluid is low.

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WIPERS AND WASHERS –

FREQUENTLYASKEDQUESTIONS

Why are there streaks and smears on

the windshield?

The wiper blades could be dirty, worn

or damaged. Check the wiper blades.

See Checking the Wiper Blades

(page 144). If the wiper blades are dirty,

clean them with washer fluid or water

applied with a soft sponge or cloth. If

the wiper blades are worn or damaged,

install new ones. See Replacing the

Front Wiper Blades (page 144).

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Exterior Lighting

Note: The lighting control defaults to the

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CONTROL - EXCLUDING:

POLICE RESPONDER

last known state every time you switch your

vehicle on.

HEADLAMPS

USING THE HIGH BEAM

HEADLAMPS

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Lamps off.

Parking lamps on.

Autolamps on.

Headlamps on.

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Rotate the control to make a selection.

Push the lever away from you to

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switch the high beam on.

Note: The lighting control defaults to

autolamps every time you switch your

vehicle on.

Push the lever forward again or pull the

lever toward you to switch the high beams

off.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CONTROL - POLICE

RESPONDER

Slightly pull the lever toward you and

release it to flash the headlamps.

HEADLAMP INDICATORS

Lamps On

Illuminates when you switch the

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low beam headlamps or the

parking lamps on.

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Headlamp High Beam

Lamps off.

Illuminates when you switch the

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Parking lamps on.

Autolamps on.

Headlamps on.

high beam headlamps on.

Rotate the control to make a selection.

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What should I do if unacceptable

condensation is present?

HEADLAMPS –

TROUBLESHOOTING

•

Have your vehicle checked as soon as

possible.

HEADLAMPS – FREQUENTLY

ASKED QUESTIONS

Why do my headlamps turn off

when I have them switched on

when I switch my vehicle off?

Why is there condensation in the

headlamps?

•

The battery saver turns the headlamps

off after a short period of time after you

switch your vehicle off.

•

Headlamps have vents to

accommodate normal changes in air

pressure. Condensation can be a

natural by-product of this design.

When moist air enters the lamp

assembly through the vents, there is a

possibility that condensation can occur

when the temperature is cold. When

normal condensation occurs, a fine

mist can form on the interior of the

lens. The fine mist eventually clears

and exits through the vents during

normal operation.

AUTOLAMPS

WHAT ARE AUTOLAMPS

WARNING: The system does not

relieve you of your responsibility to drive

with due care and attention. You may

need to override the system if it does not

turn the headlamps on in low visibility

conditions, for example daytime fog.

How much condensation is

acceptable?

•

The presence of a fine mist, for

example no streaks, drip marks or large

droplets. A fine mist covers less than

50% of the lens.

Autolamps turn the headlamps on in low

light situations or when the windshield

wipers operate.

How long may it take for the

acceptable condensation to be

cleared?

AUTOLAMP SETTINGS

1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.

2. Press Vehicle Settings.

3. Press Lighting.

•

Clearing time may take as long as 48

hours under dry weather conditions.

4. Press Autolamp Delay.

5. Press a setting.

How much condensation is

unacceptable?

•

A water puddle inside the lamp.

Streaks, drip marks or large droplets

present on the interior of the lens.

EXTERIOR LAMPS

USING THE TURN SIGNAL LAMPS

Intelligent Three Blink T u rn Signal

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Push the lever up or down to

switch the turn signal lamps on.

Set the lever to the middle position to

switch the turn signal lamps off.

Note: Tap the lever up or down to make the

turn signal lamps flash three times.

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Turn Signal Lamp Indicator

It flashes when you switch the

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Headlamp beam.

Cornering lamp beam.

turn signal lamps on.

Note: An increase in the rate of flashing

warns of a failed turn signal lamp.

SWITCHING THE DAYTIME

RUNNING LAMPS ON AND OFF -

VEHICLESWITH:CONFIGURABLE

DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS/8

INCH SCREEN/12 INCH SCREEN

HOW DO CORNERING LAMPS

WORK(If Equipped)

The cornering lamps illuminate the inside

of a corner when you are turning the

steering wheel or when you switch the turn

signal lamps on. They turn on when the

vehicle speed is below 25 mph (40 km/h).

WARNING: The daytime running

lamps system does not activate the rear

lamps and may not provide adequate

lighting during low visibility driving

conditions. Make sure you switch the

headlamps on, as appropriate, during all

low visibility conditions. Failure to do so

may result in a crash.

Note: Only the cornering lamp on the side

your vehicle is turning illuminates.

Note: Cornering lamps do not operate if

you switch the front fog lamps on.

1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.

2. Press Vehicle Settings.

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3. Press Lighting.

4. Switch Daytime Running Lights on or

Press the button on the

lighting control to switch the front fog

lamps on or off.

off.

The daytime running lamps turn on when

all of the following occur:

Note: Only switch the front fog lamps on

•

You switch the system on.

You switch your vehicle on.

The vehicle is not in park (P).

during reduced visibility.

Note: The brightness of the daytime running

lamps may decrease when the front fog

lamps are switched on.

Note: The front fog lamps lights switch off

automatically when high beams are

activated.

The lighting control is in the autolamps

position.

•

The headlamps are off.

Note: Other lighting control positions do

not turn on the daytime running lamps.

Front Fog Lamps Indicator

It illuminates when you switch

SWITCHING THE DAYTIME

RUNNING LAMPS ON AND OFF -

VEHICLES WITH: DAYTIME

RUNNING LAMPS (DRL)

the front fog lamps on.

SWITCHING THE CARGO LAMPS

WARNING: The daytime running

lamps system does not activate the rear

lamps and may not provide adequate

lighting during low visibility driving

conditions. Make sure you switch the

headlamps on, as appropriate, during all

low visibility conditions. Failure to do so

may result in a crash.

Press the button in the lighting

control or in the rear cargo box.

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SWITCHINGTHESPOTLAMPSON

AND OFF(If Equipped)

The spot lamp buttons are near the lighting

control.

Daytime running lamps are always on

unless you switch on the headlamps or

your vehicle is in park (P).

Press the button to switch on the

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left-hand spot lamp.

Press the button to switch on the

USING THE FRONT FOG LAMPS

To switch the lamps on or off:

1. Set the lighting control to the parking

lamps, headlamps or autolamps

position.

Note: When the lighting control is in the

autolamps position, you cannot switch the

fog lamps on unless the low beam

headlamps are on.

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right-hand spot lamp.

Move the position of the exterior mirrors

to adjust the aim.

Note: Make sure you switch your vehicle on,

with the vehicle in accessory mode or

running.

Note: The spot lamps turn off after 6 mph

(10 km/h).

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Note: The spot lamps illuminate the area

Turn Signal Lamp

in front of and to the side of your vehicle.

It flashes when you switch the

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turn signal lamps on.

SWITCHING OFF ROAD DRIVING

LAMPS ON AND OFF - RAPTOR

The off-road driving lamps switch is

connected to the AUX 1 switch on the

auxiliary switch panel. When the switch is

turned on, the indicator light on the switch

illuminates and the circuit provides power

to the off-road driving lights

Note: An increase in the rate of flashing

warns of a failed turn signal lamp.

EXTERIOR LAMPS ON AUDIBLE

WARNING

Sounds when you open the driver door and

the exterior lamps are on.

EXTERIOR ZONE LIGHTING (IF

EQUIPPED)

WHAT IS EXTERIOR ZONE

LIGHTING

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Exterior zone lighting divides the exterior

lighting into zones and allows you to switch

them on and off to provide lighting around

the perimeter of your vehicle.

Note: Off-road driving lamps are for

off-road use only. Use on public roads may

violate local laws.

Note: Only switch the off-road driving

lamps on during reduced visibility in off-road

conditions.

USING THE EXTERIOR ZONE

LIGHTING

Note: The off-road driving lamps only

operate when accessory mode is active, and

the engine is in the on or off position. Leave

the engine running to maintain battery

charge when using the off-road driving

lamps.

1. Press Features on the touchscreen.

2. Press Zone Lighting.

EXTERIOR LAMP INDICATORS

Front Fog Lamp

It illuminates when you switch

the front fog lamps on.

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EXTERIOR ZONE LIGHTING

SETTINGS

1. Press Features on the touchscreen.

2. Press Zone Lighting.

3. Press the settings menu in the upper

right-hand corner.

4. Press a setting.

Enable Autolamp Override

This setting allows your vehicle to override

the autolamps when using zone lighting.

When you access zone lighting for the first

time, you can choose this setting. You can

change this setting at any time.

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On and off button.

Settings menu.

Exterior lamp indicators.

Individual zones on and off.

All zones on and off.

Include Reverse Lamps

This setting turns the reverse lamps on

when you switch the rear lighting zone on.

Switch this setting off if you have a backup

alarm installed to prevent the reverse

lamps from turning on and sounding the

alarm when using zone lighting.

You can use zone lighting when your

vehicle is on or off. When it is off, the

lighting turns off after a certain period of

time.

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM

CONTROL

You can also use individual zone controls

to switch on each zone.

HOW DOES AUTOMATIC HIGH

Note: Make sure to remove exterior lighting

BEAM CONTROL WORK

covers when using zone lighting.

Note: When your vehicle is off and the timer

has one minute remaining, the direction

indicators flash six times.

Note: Indicators on the touchscreen

illuminate when the lights outside of the

zone lighting control are on.

Automatic high beam control turns the

high beams on if it is dark enough and no

other traffic is present. If it detects an

approaching vehicle’s headlamps or tail

lamps, or street lighting ahead, the system

turns the high beams off.

A camera sensor, centrally mounted

behind the windshield of your vehicle,

continuously monitors conditions to turn

the high beams on and off.

Note: You can remotely control the zone

lighting using the FordPass app.

Note: Vehicles without spot lamps only

have two zones.

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WARNING: The system may not

switch the high beams off if the lights of

oncoming vehicles are hidden by

obstacles, for example guard rails.

WARNING: Do not use the system

in poor visibility, for example fog, heavy

rain, spray or snow.

WARNING: You may need to

override the system when approaching

other road users.

WARNING: You may need to

override the system during inclement

weather.

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM

CONTROL REQUIREMENTS

The system turns the high beams on if all

of the following occur:

•

You switch the system on.

You set the lighting control to the

autolamps position.

•

The ambient light level is low enough

that you require high beams.

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There is no traffic in front of your

Without automatic high beam

control.

vehicle.

The vehicle speed is greater than

approximately 32 mph (52 km/h).

With automatic high beam

control.

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM

CONTROL LIMITATIONS

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM

CONTROL PRECAUTIONS

The system turns the high beams off if any

of the following occur:

WARNING: The system does not

relieve you of your responsibility to drive

with due care and attention. You may

need to override the system if it does not

turn the high beams on or off.

•

You switch the system off.

You set the lighting control to any

position except autolamps.

•

The ambient light level is high enough

that you do not require high beams.

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