Ford F-250 (2024 year). Manual in english

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CAPACITY AND
SPECIFICATION

Use fluid that meets the defined
specification.

If you do not use fluid that meets the
defined specification, it could result in:
•

Component damage that your vehicle
warranty does not cover.

•

Reduced vehicle performance.

Note:

Only use MERCON ULV transmission

fluid for automatic transmissions that
require MERCON ULV transmission fluid.
The use of any other fluid could cause
transmission damage.

Materials

Specification

Name

WSS-M2C949-A,

Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid(U.S.)
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid / MERCON® ULV huile pour boîtes auto-
matique Motorcraft®(Canada)
XT-12-QULV(U.S. & Canada)

BRAKE FLUID SPECIFICATION

Use fluid that meets the defined
specification and viscosity grade.

If you do not use fluid that meets the
defined specification and viscosity grade,
it could result in:
•

Component damage that your vehicle
warranty does not cover.

•

Reduced brake performance.

Note:

We recommend you use Dot 4 Low

Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid
meeting WSS-M6C65-A2 specifications or
ISO 4925 Class 6 standards. If you use any
fluid other than the recommended fluid, it
could cause reduced brake performance
and not meet our performance standards.
Keep brake fluid clean and dry.
Contamination with dirt, water, petroleum
products or other materials could result in
brake system damage and possible failure.

Capacities

Quantity

Variant

Fill as required.

All.

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Capacities and Specifications

Materials

Specification

Name

WSS-M6C65-A2

Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor
Vehicle Brake Fluid(U.S.)
Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor
Vehicle Brake Fluid / Liquide de frein automobile
haute performance DOT 4 LV Motorcraft®(Canada)
PM-20(U.S. & Canada)

TRANSFER CASE FLUID
CAPACITY AND
SPECIFICATION

Use fluid that meets the defined
specification.

If you do not use fluid that meets the
defined specification, it could result in:
•

Component damage that your vehicle
warranty does not cover.

•

Reduced vehicle performance.

Capacities

Quantity

Variant

1.9 qt (1.8 L)

All.

Materials

Specification

Name

WSS-M2C938-A

Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission
Fluid(U.S.)
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission
Fluid / Huile pour boîte automatique MERCON® LV
Motorcraft®(Canada)
XT-10-QLVC(U.S.)
CXT-10-LV6(Canada)

FRONT AXLE FLUID CAPACITY
AND SPECIFICATION

Use fluid that meets the defined
specification and viscosity grade.

If you do not use fluid that meets the
defined specification and viscosity grade,
it could result in:
•

Component damage that your vehicle
warranty does not cover.

•

Reduced vehicle performance.

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Capacities and Specifications

Front Axle-9.25

Capacities

Quantity

Variant

2.20 qt (2.08 L)

Four-wheel drive without limited slip.

2.20 qt (2.08 L)

Four-wheel drive with limited slip.

For complete refill of limited slip axles, add 4.4 fl oz. (130 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier

XL-3 or equivalent, meeting specification EST-M2C118-A. Include this friction modifier in
the total lube volume of 2.2 qt (2.08 L).

Materials

Specification

Name

EST-M2C118-A

Motorcraft® Additive Friction Modifier(U.S.)
Motorcraft® Additive Friction Modifier / Additif
modificateur de friction Motorcraft®(Canada)
XL-3(U.S. & Canada)

WSP-M2C197-A

Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle
Lubricant(U.S.)
Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Axle Lubricant
/ Lubrifiant pour essieux de très haute qualité SAE
80W-90 Motorcraft®(Canada)
XY-80W90-QL(U.S.)
CXY-80W90-1L(Canada)

Front Axle-10.08

Capacities

Quantity

Variant

2.75 qt (2.6 L)

All.

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Capacities and Specifications

Materials

Specification

Name

WSP-M2C197-A

REAR AXLE FLUID CAPACITY
AND SPECIFICATION

Use fluid that meets the defined
specification and viscosity grade.

If you do not use fluid that meets the
defined specification and viscosity grade,
it could result in:
•

Component damage that your vehicle
warranty does not cover.

•

Reduced vehicle performance.

Rear Axle - 10.5

Capacities

Quantity

Variant

3.3–3.5 qt (3.1–3.3 L)

With electronic locking differential.

3.5–3.6 qt (3.3–3.4 L)

Without electronic locking differential.

Materials

Specification

Name

WSS-M2C942-A

Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic
Hypoid Gear Lubricant(U.S.)
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic
Hypoid Gear Lubricant / Huile synthétique de haute
qualité pour engrenages hypoïdes SAE 75W-85
Motorcraft®(Canada)
XY-75W85-QL(U.S. & Canada)

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Capacities and Specifications

Rear Axle - 10.8

Capacities

Quantity

Variant

3.68 qt (3.48 L)

Open Differential Oil Only.

3.46 qt (3.271 L)

Limited Slip Differential Oil.

For complete refill of limited slip axles, add 7.06 fl oz. (208.8 ml) of Additive Friction

Modifier XL-3 or equivalent, meeting Ford Specification EST-M2C118-A.

Materials

Specification

Name

EST-M2C118-A

Motorcraft® Additive Friction Modifier(U.S.)
Motorcraft® Additive Friction Modifier / Additif
modificateur de friction Motorcraft®(Canada)
XL-3(U.S. & Canada)

WSL-M2C192-A

Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle
Lubricant(U.S.)
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle
Lubricant / Lubrifiant synthétique pour pont arrière
SAE 75W-140 Motorcraft®(Canada)
XY-75W140-QL(U.S.)
CXY-75W140-1L(Canada)

Rear Axle - 11.6

Capacities

Quantity

Variant

4.44–4.54 qt (4.2–4.3 L)

4.30 final Drive ratio .

4.33–4.44 qt (4.1–4.2 L)

All other final Drive ratios (3.31/3.55/3.73).

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Capacities and Specifications

Materials

Specification

Name

WSL-M2C192-A

Rear Axle - 11.8 Light Duty and Heavy Duty

Capacities

Quantity

Variant

4.21 qt (3.98 L)

Open Differential Oil Only.

3.95 qt (3.741 L)

Limited Slip Differential Oil.

For complete refill of limited slip axles, add 8.07 fl oz. (238.8 ml) of Additive Friction

Modifier XL-3 or equivalent, meeting Ford Specification EST-M2C118-A.

Materials

Specification

Name

EST-M2C118-A

Motorcraft® Additive Friction Modifier(U.S.)
Motorcraft® Additive Friction Modifier / Additif
modificateur de friction Motorcraft®(Canada)
XL-3(U.S. & Canada)

WSL-M2C192-A

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Capacities and Specifications

Rear Axle - 11.8 Single Rear Wheel

Capacities

Quantity

Variant

4.05 qt (3.83 L)

Electric Locking Differential Oil Only.

Materials

Specification

Name

EST-M2C118-A

Motorcraft® Additive Friction Modifier(U.S.)
Motorcraft® Additive Friction Modifier / Additif
modificateur de friction Motorcraft®(Canada)
XL-3(U.S. & Canada)

WSL-M2C192-A

Rear Axle - 12.4

Capacities

Quantity

Variant

4.65 qt (4.399 L)

Limited Slip Differential Oil.

For complete refill of limited slip axles, add 9.49 fl oz. (280.8 ml) of Additive Friction

Modifier XL-3 or equivalent, meeting Ford Specification EST-M2C118-A.

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Capacities and Specifications

Materials

Specification

Name

EST-M2C118-A

Motorcraft® Additive Friction Modifier(U.S.)
Motorcraft® Additive Friction Modifier / Additif
modificateur de friction Motorcraft®(Canada)
XL-3(U.S. & Canada)

WSL-M2C192-A

HYDRAULIC POWER
STEERING FLUID CAPACITY
AND SPECIFICATION

Use fluid that meets the defined
specification.

If you do not use fluid that meets the
defined specification, it could result in:
•

Component damage that your vehicle
warranty does not cover.

•

Reduced vehicle performance.

Capacities

Quantity

Variant

Fill as required.

All.

Materials

Specification

Name

WSS-M2C938-A

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Capacities and Specifications

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER

LOCATING THE VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The vehicle identification number is on the
left-hand side of the instrument panel.

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Note:

In the illustration, XXXX is

representative of your vehicle identification
number.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER OVERVIEW

The vehicle identification number contains
the following information:

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World manufacturer identifier.

Brake system, gross vehicle
weight rating, restraint devices
and their locations.

Make, vehicle line, series, body
type.

Engine or motor type.

Check digit.

Model year.

Assembly plant.

Production sequence number.

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Vehicle Identification

WHAT IS A CONNECTED
VEHICLE

A connected vehicle has technology that
allows your vehicle to connect to a mobile
network and for you to access a range of
features. When used in conjunction with
the FordPass app, it could allow you to
monitor and control your vehicle further,
for example checking the tire pressures,
the fuel level and the vehicle location. For
additional information, refer to the local
Ford website.

CONNECTED VEHICLE
REQUIREMENTS

Connected service and related feature
functionality requires a compatible vehicle
network.

Some remote features require additional
service activation. Log in to your Ford
account for details. Some restrictions, third
party terms and message or data rates
may apply.

CONNECTED VEHICLE
LIMITATIONS

Evolving technology, cellular networks, or
regulations could affect functionality and
availability, or continued provision of some
features. These changes could even stop
some features from functioning.

CONNECTING THE VEHICLE TO
A MOBILE NETWORK

WHAT IS THE MODEM

The modem allows access to a
range of features built into your
vehicle.

ENABLING AND DISABLING THE
MODEM

Press

Settings

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Connectivity

3. Press

Connected Vehicle Features

4. Switch vehicle connectivity on or off.

CONNECTING FORDPASS TO THE
MODEM

Make sure that the modem is enabled
using the vehicle settings menu.

2. Open the FordPass app on your device

and log in.

3. Add your vehicle or select your vehicle

if already added.

4. Select the option to activate your

vehicle.

5. Make sure that the name on the screen

matches the name shown in your
FordPass account.

6. Confirm that FordPass account is

connected to the modem.

CONNECTING THE VEHICLE TO
A WI-FI NETWORK

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Press the button on the

touchscreen.

2. Press

Connectivity

3. Press

Wi-Fi

4. Switch

Wi-Fi

on.

5. Press

View Available Networks

6. Select an available Wi-Fi network.

Note:

Enter the network password to

connect to a secure network.

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CONNECTED VEHICLE
SETTINGS

You can adjust several settings on the
touchscreen under the connected vehicle
features menu, such as:
•

Vehicle connectivity.

•

Share vehicle data.

•

Share vehicle location.

•

Share driving data.

Note:

Depending on your vehicle, different

options may be available.

Note:

Editing connectivity settings could

result in some features not operating
correctly or at all. When you edit
connectivity settings, pop-up messages may
appear to notify you that services will not
work without that setting. If you switch a
feature on, pop-up messages could appear
informing you of the settings that will be
turned on.

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Press the button next to a menu
option for more information.

CONNECTED VEHICLE –
TROUBLESHOOTING

CONNECTED VEHICLE –
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why can I not confirm the
connection of my FordPass
account to the modem?

•

The modem is not enabled. Switch
vehicle connectivity on.

•

The network signal is weak. Move your
vehicle closer to a place where the
network signal is not obstructed.

Why can I not connect to a Wi-Fi
network?

•

You entered the wrong network
password. Enter the correct password.

•

The network signal is weak. Move your
vehicle closer to the Wi-Fi router or to
a place where the network signal is not
obstructed.

•

There are multiple access points in
range with the same network name.
Choose a unique name for your
network. Do not use the default name
unless it contains a unique identifier,
for example as part of the MAC
address.

Why does the Wi-Fi connection
disconnect after successful
connection?

•

The network signal is weak. Move your
vehicle closer to the Wi-Fi router or to
a place where the network signal is not
obstructed.

What can I do if I am close to a Wi-
Fi router but the network signal
strength is weak?

•

If your vehicle has a heated windshield,
position your vehicle so that the
windshield is not facing the Wi-Fi
router.

•

If your vehicle has metallic tinting on
the windows but not on the windshield,
position your vehicle so that the
windshield is facing the Wi-Fi router or
open the windows that are facing the
router.

•

If your vehicle has metallic tinting on
the windows and the windshield, open
the windows that are facing the router.

•

If your vehicle is in a garage and you
have the garage door closed, open the
garage door as it could block the signal.

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Why can I not see a network I
expect to see in the list of available
networks?

•

The network is hidden. Make the
network visible and try again, or
manually add a network in the Wi-Fi
settings menu.

•

Some network security types are not
supported, for example WEP.

Why do software downloads take
too long?

•

The network signal is weak. Move your
vehicle closer to the Wi-Fi router or to
a place where the network signal is not
obstructed.

•

Wi-Fi network is in high demand or has
a slow Internet connection. Use a more
reliable Wi-Fi network.

Why does the software not update
when the system seems to connect
to a Wi-Fi network and the signal
strength is excellent?

•

No software update is available at this
time.

•

Select automatic updates option in the
settings menu to enable automatic
software update or contact an
authorized dealer.

•

There could be a connection problem.
Test the network using another device.

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CREATING A VEHICLE WI-FI
HOTSPOT

You can create a Wi-Fi hotspot in your
vehicle and allow devices to connect to it
for access to the Internet.

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Select the settings option on the
feature bar.

Press

Vehicle Hotspot

Note:

The vehicle hotspot default setting

is on.

2. Press

Settings

3. Press

Edit

4. Press

Hotspot visibility

Note:

The hotspot visibility default setting

is on.

Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name
and Password

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Select the settings option on the
feature bar.

Press

Vehicle Hotspot

2. Press

Settings

Note:

The network name is the hotspot

name.

3. Press

View Password

Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi
Hotspot

On your device, switch Wi-Fi on and
select the hotspot from the list of
available Wi-Fi networks.

2. When prompted, enter the password.

Purchasing a Data Plan

Connect a device to the hotspot.

Note:

The vehicle network carrier’s portal

opens on your device.

2. If the portal does not open on your

device, open a website and it redirects
to the vehicle network carrier’s portal.

Note:

Secure websites do not redirect.

3. Follow the instructions on the carrier

portal to purchase a plan.

Note:

If you have an active plan, the system

does not redirect to the vehicle network
carrier’s portal when you connect a device.
Visit the vehicle network carrier’s website
to purchase more data.

Note:

If data usage information is available

in the vehicle hotspot menu, it is
approximate.

Note:

If you carry out a factory reset, the

system does not remove your vehicle from
your vehicle network carrier’s account. To
remove your vehicle from the account,
contact your vehicle network carrier.

Note:

The vehicle network carrier provides

Vehicle Hotspot services, subject to your
vehicle network carrier agreement, coverage
and availability.

CHANGING THE VEHICLE WI-
FI HOTSPOT NAME OR
PASSWORD

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Select the settings option on the
feature bar.

Press

Vehicle Hotspot

2. Press

Settings

3. Press

Edit

4. Press

Change Network Name

5. Enter your required network name.

6. Press

Done

Press

Change Password

8. Enter your required password.

9. Press

Done

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Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot

Changing the Wi-Fi Hotspot
Frequency

Note:

The vehicle hotspot frequency band

is selectable depending upon your device
capabilities. You will not be able to connect
your device to the vehicle hotspot if it does
not support the selected frequency band.

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Select the settings option on the
feature bar.

Press

Vehicle Hotspot

2. Press

Settings

3. Press

Edit

4. Select a frequency.

VEHICLE WI-FI HOTSPOT –
TROUBLESHOOTING

VEHICLE WI-FI HOTSPOT –
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why can I not see the Wi-Fi hotspot
name when I search for Wi-Fi
networks on my cell phone or other
device?

•

Make sure Wi-Fi hotspot visibility is on.

•

The system does not provide a Wi-Fi
hotspot at this time.

•

Check what frequency the hotspot is
transmitting in the vehicle hotspot
settings menu. If the frequency is 5 GHz
and your device cannot see the
network, change the frequency to 2.4
GHz.

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AUDIO SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS

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.

Listening to loud audio for long periods of
time could damage your hearing.

IDENTIFYING THE AUDIO UNIT

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Depending on your vehicle options, the
controls may look different from what you
see here.

SWITCHING THE AUDIO UNIT
ON AND OFF

Press the button on the volume
control.

SELECTING THE AUDIO
SOURCE

Audio Unit

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Press to open the media source
menu.

You can press this multiple times to
change the audio source or scroll through
the media sources.

Touchscreen

Press

Sources

on the touchscreen to open

the media source menu.

PLAYING OR PAUSING THE
AUDIO SOURCE

Audio Unit

Press the button to pause
playback. Press again to resume
playback.

Touchscreen

Press the button to pause
playback. Press again to resume
playback.

Note:

Not all sources can be paused.

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ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

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Turn to adjust the volume.

Some vehicles may be able to adjust the
volume using buttons on the steering
wheel.

SWITCHING SHUFFLE MODE
ON AND OFF

Press the button on the
touchscreen to switch shuffle
mode on or off.

Note:

Not all sources have shuffle mode.

SWITCHING REPEAT MODE ON
AND OFF

Press the button on the
touchscreen to switch repeat
mode on or off.

Note:

Not all sources have repeat mode.

SETTING A MEMORY PRESET

Select a station or channel.

2. Press and hold a memory preset button

on the touchscreen.

Note:

The audio mutes briefly while the

system saves the preset and returns once it
is stored.

Note:

You can save presets from multiple

sources to the memory preset bar.

MUTING THE AUDIO

Press to mute the signal. Press
again to restore the signal.

ADJUSTING THE SOUND
SETTINGS

Press the settings icon on the

touchscreen.

2. Press

Sound Settings

3. Select the desired menu point and

adjust the settings.

SETTING THE CLOCK AND
DATE

Press

Settings

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Clock Settings

3. Set the time.

Note:

The

and

options are not

available if

24-hour mode

is on.

Switching Automatic Time

Updates On and Off

Press

Settings

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Clock Settings

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3. Switch

Auto Time Update

on or off.

FM RADIO

FM RADIO LIMITATIONS

The further you travel from a 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.

SELECTING AN FM RADIO
STATION

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Turn to search through the radio frequency
band.

Using Direct Tune

Press

Direct Tune

to open the number

pad.

2. Enter the station you prefer.

Note:

You can only enter a valid station for

the audio source you are currently listening
to.

Using Seek

Press either button. The system
stops at the first station it finds
in that direction.

Using the Station List

Press

Browse

2. Press a station.

SWITCHING THE DISPLAY ON
AND OFF

Audio Unit

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Press the button.

Touchscreen

To switch the display off:

Press

Settings

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Display Settings

3. Press

Display Off

Note:

The display defaults to on each time

you switch your vehicle on.

To switch the display on, press anywhere
on the touchscreen.

DIGITAL RADIO

(IF EQUIPPED)

WHAT IS DIGITAL RADIO

HD Radio™ technology is the digital
evolution of analog FM radio.

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For additional information, visit

www.HDRadio.com

HD Radio Technology is manufactured
under license from iBiquity Digital
Corporation and foreign patents. HD Radio
and the HD and HD Radio logos are
proprietary trademarks of XPERI. The
vehicle manufacturer and XPERI are not
responsible for the content sent using HD
Radio technology. Content may be
changed, added or deleted at any time at
the station owner's discretion.

HOW DOES DIGITAL RADIO WORK

Your system has a special receiver that
allows it to receive digital broadcasts in
addition to analog broadcasts.

HD1 signifies the main programming status
and is available in both analog and digital
broadcasts. Other multicast stations are
only available digitally and could contain
new or different content.

Note:

When the system first receives an

HD1 station, it plays the station in the analog
version until it verifies the station is an HD
Radio station. Then it shifts to the digital
version.

Note:

There is an audio mute delay when

switching to an HD2 or HD3 station because
the system has to reacquire and decode the
digital signal.

DIGITAL RADIO LIMITATIONS

If you are outside the reception area, the
system could not work.

If you are on the fringe of the reception
area, the station could mute due to weak
signal strength.

Note:

If you are listening to HD1, the system

changes back to the analog broadcast until
the digital broadcast is available again. If
you are listening to any other multicast
channels, the station mutes and stays
muted unless it is able to connect to the
digital signal again.

Depending on the station quality, you could
hear a slight sound change when the
station changes between analog and
digital audio.

You cannot access a saved HD station if
your vehicle is outside the station’s
reception area.

SWITCHING DIGITAL RADIO
RECEPTION ON AND OFF

Press

Settings

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Radio Settings

3. Switch

HD Radio

on or off.

DIGITAL RADIO INDICATORS

HD Radio Indicator

The indicator appears when HD Radio is
on and you tune to a station broadcasting
HD Radio technology.

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The color of the indicator changes to
indicate the system status.

Gray indicates the system is acquiring a
digital station.

Orange indicates digital audio is playing.

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Multicast Indicator

The multicast indicator appears if the
current station is broadcasting multiple
digital broadcasts. The highlighted
numbers indicate additional digital
channels available.

Note:

For stations that have more than one

HD multicast, the HD indicator and radio
text appears as a button. Press the button
to cycle through all of the HD stations on
that specific frequency.

SATELLITE RADIO

(IF EQUIPPED)

WHAT IS SATELLITE RADIO

Your factory-installed SiriusXM radio
system includes a limited subscription
term, which begins on the date of sale or
lease of your vehicle. See an authorized
dealer for availability.

For additional information about extended
subscription terms, visit

www.SiriusXM.com

in the United States,

www.SiriusXM.ca

Canada, or call SiriusXM at
1-888-539-7474.

Note:

SiriusXM reserves the unrestricted

right to change, rearrange, add or delete
programming including canceling, moving
or adding particular channels, and its prices,
at any time, with or without notice to you.
Neither SiriusXM and its affiliates nor Ford
Motor Company and its affiliates will be
liable to you or any third party for any such
modification, suspension or termination.

SATELLITE RADIO LIMITATIONS

For optimal reception performance, keep
the antenna clear of snow and ice build-up
and keep luggage and other material as
far away from the antenna as possible.
Placing luggage over the antenna may
reduce performance. Factory-installed and
aftermarket vehicle structures including,
but not limited to, roof racks and soft top
roofs in a partially open position could
reduce reception performance.

Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges,
tunnels, freeway overpasses, parking
garages, dense tree foliage and
thunderstorms can interfere with your
reception.

When you pass a ground-based
broadcast-repeating tower, a stronger
signal may overtake a weaker one and
could result in the audio system muting.
Your display could show an error message
to indicate the interference.

LOCATING THE SATELLITE RADIO
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

Select SiriusXM as the audio source.

2. Tune to channel 0.

SELECTING A CHANNEL

Manually Selecting a Channel

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Press the button to find the
previous or next available radio
channel.

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Linear Tuner

The linear tuner is displayed when
manually selecting a channel. You can
swipe left or right on the linear tuner
carousel to navigate through the channel
list. Tap on a channel title to listen to it.

Using Direct Tune

Press the channel up or down button
to open the linear tuner screen.

2. Press

Direct Tune

to open the number

pad.

3. Enter the channel you prefer.

Using Browse

Press

Browse

2. Select a channel.

SATELLITE RADIO SETTINGS

Subscription

Your subscription status is displayed. You
can subscribe or manage your subscription
directly from the touchscreen.

SiriusXM Favorites

While you are listening to SiriusXM, you can
save favorites by:

•

Tapping the currently tuned channel
or show logo on the SiriusXM audio
screen.

•

Tuning to a channel or show you want
to save as a favorite. Navigate to the
SiriusXM Favorites screen and press
the Add Current button. The currently
tuned channel or show is saved as a
favorite.

•

Saving a radio preset. This saves the
currently tuned SiriusXM channel or
show as a favorite

Note:

Requires a trial or active subscription

to use.

Listening History

Listening history is a list of recently listened
to SiriusXM content. You can view, manage
and reset the listening history using the
controls on the touchscreen.

Note:

Requires a trial or active subscription

to use.

Help and Support

You can contact SiriusXM Customer Care
directly from the operating system and
view information required to manage your
SiriusXM account.

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AUDIO SYSTEM – TROUBLESHOOTING

AUDIO SYSTEM – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Satellite Radio Troubleshooting

Recommended Action

Potential Effects

Error Message

Internet connectivity is

turned off. See

Connected

Vehicle

(page 547).

Internet streaming and On

Demand shows are unavail-

able and some SiriusXM

features are disabled.

Connectivity Disabled

SYNC attempts to connect.

See

Satellite Radio Limit-

ations

(page 556). Switch to

a satellite connection for the
current channel if the option

is available.

Audio system may mute.

Switch to Satellite button

may be displayed on the

SiriusXM audio screen if the
channel is also available via

satellite.

No Internet

Antenna may be obstructed
or satellite reception is weak
in your location. See

Satel-

lite Radio Limitations

(page 556). Switch to an

internet connection for the

current channel if the option

is available.

Audio system may mute.

Switch to Internet button

may be displayed on the

SiriusXM audio screen if the
channel is also available via

streaming.

No Satellite Signal

Allow some time for the

audio to load or tune to a

different channel.

Audio system may mute

while the audio attempts to

load.

Slow Network Connection

A temporary update may be
in progress. Allow some time
before retrying to tune to the

channel. If the issue

continues, the channel may

no longer be available.

Audio system may mute.

Radio may tune to a

different channel.

Channel Unavailable

A temporary update may be
in progress. Allow some time

before retrying to play the

episode. If the issue

continues, the episode may

no longer be available.

Audio system may mute.

Radio may tune to a

different channel.

Episode Unavailable

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Recommended Action

Potential Effects

Error Message

Allow some time and retry

the action.

Audio system may mute.

Radio may tune to a

different channel.

Something went wrong

Your subscription has

expired or you have not yet

subscribed for access to the

listed content. Navigate to

Subscription under the

Satellite Radio Settings

menu. If you have an active

subscription which includes
the listed channel or content

and you see this error, you

may need to refresh your

radio. To refresh your Siri-

usXM radio, visit www.siri-

usxm.com/refresh in the US,

or www.siriusxm.ca/refresh

in Canada.

You may need to provide

your SiriusXM Radio identific-

ation number. See

Locating the Satellite

Radio Identification

Number

(page 556).

Cannot listen to selected

content. Content may

appear grayed out and some

features may be disabled.

Subscribe to Listen

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Recommended Action

Potential Effects

Error Message

Your subscription does not

include access to the listed

content. You may need to

upgrade your subscription.

Navigate to Subscription

under the Satellite Radio

Settings menu. If you have

an active subscription which

includes the listed channel

or content and you see this

error, you may need to

refresh your radio. To refresh

your SiriusXM radio, visit

www.siriusxm.com/refresh

in the US, or www.siri-

usxm.ca/refresh in Canada.

You may need to provide

your SiriusXM Radio identific-

ation number. See

Locating the Satellite

Radio Identification

Number

(page 556).

Cannot listen to selected

content. Content may

appear grayed out and some

features may be disabled.

Upgrade to Listen

Content is not available in

your location or SiriusXM is

unable to determine your

location. Tuning to a

different channel may

resolve the issue.

Audio may mute. Not avail-

able in your location or

Unable to determine your

location may be displayed.

Location Restricted Content

The Block Explicit Content

filter is turned on. Navigate

to Listener Settings under

the Satellite Radio Settings

menu to access the Block

Explicit Content filter.

Navigate to Listener

Settings. See

Satellite

Radio Settings

(page 557).

Audio may mute. Radio may

tune to a different channel.

Channel Blocked

If issue persists, you may

need to visit an authorized

dealer for service.

Audio may mute. Access to

SiriusXM features may be

unavailable.

Antenna Problem or Hard-

ware Problem

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Recommended Action

Potential Effects

Error Message

Allow SiriusXM some time

to complete updating.

Audio may mute.

SiriusXM Updating...

No action necessary. If

loading time is longer than

usual, See

Satellite Radio

Settings

(page 557).

Audio may mute. Content

may be temporarily unavail-

able while loading.

No action necessary. Allow

SiriusXM some time to finish

Audio may mute. Content

and controls may be

temporarily unavailable.

SiriusXM Loading...

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CENTER DISPLAY OVERVIEW

WARNING:

Driving while distracted

For your safety, features that are not
critical while driving are not available when
the vehicle is moving at or above 5 mph
(8 km/h).

Note:

Illustrations are provided for

conceptual understanding only and may
appear differently on your vehicle.

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Status bar. See

Status Bar

(page 562).

Information on demand screen.
See

Information On Demand

Feature bar. See

STATUS BAR

The status bar appears at the top of the
display. The following buttons and icons
can appear in the status bar.

Note:

Some buttons and icons may not

apply to your vehicle or may not appear
exactly as shown.

Alexa Built-In

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Press to set up Alexa. See

Alexa

Built-In

(page 567).

Wireless Charging

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Wireless charging active.

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Device connected and not
charging.

Traffic Announcements

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Traffic announcements are
turned on but are not supported
by the selected station.

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Traffic announcements are
turned on and supported by the
selected station but are not

active.

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Traffic announcements are
active.

Note:

If no traffic announcement icons are

displayed, traffic announcements are turned
off.

Vehicle Data

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Wi-Fi available.

Wi-Fi connected.

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Center Display

Vehicle data sharing on.

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Vehicle data sharing off.

Vehicle location sharing on.

Vehicle data and vehicle location
sharing on.

Audio System

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Audio system muted.

Connected Device

Cell phone microphone muted.

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Phone call in progress.

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Media player connected using

Bluetooth®

Cell phone network signal
strength.

Cell phone roaming.

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Text message received.

E353216

Unread email message.

Automatic crash notification
system off.

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Cell phone battery status.

Software Updates

Press to see details about
software updates. See

Vehicle

Software Updates

(page 582).

Back Button

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Some screens have a back
button in the top corner. Press
the button to return to the

previous screen.

INFORMATION ON DEMAND
SCREEN

The information on demand screen
displays cards on the side of the display
and allows you to see information from
different features.

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Press the button to view the next
card.

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Press the button to view the
previous card.

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Press the button to view
available cards.

On some screens, you can swipe a card
toward the center of the screen to move
the content into the main screen.

FEATURE BAR

The feature bar is located on the bottom
of the display and allows you to access
vehicle features.

Audio

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Press to use the radio, a USB, a
media player or a

Bluetooth®

device.

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Center Display

Phone

Press to make calls and access
the phonebook on your cell
phone. See

Phone

(page 569).

Navigation

Press to use the navigation
system. See

Navigation

(page

579).

Favorite

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Press to replace this button with
a shortcut to a feature or setting.

Apps

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Press to see a list of apps. To
open an app, select the app.

Settings

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Press to access the settings
menu. See

Settings

(page 564).

Features

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Press to view features.

Note:

The icon may be different depending

on your vehicle.

SETTINGS

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Press the button in the feature

bar to access the settings menu.

2. Select the required tile to access

specific settings.

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If you see this icon next to a
menu option, press it for more
information.

REBOOTING THE CENTER
DISPLAY

You can reboot the center display using
the controls on the steering wheel.

Simultaneously press and hold the
seek forward and audio system power
button for 10 seconds.

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Center Display

FORD ASSISTANT

USING FORD ASSISTANT

The digital assistant allows you to control
vehicle features using conversational
requests.

To begin a voice interaction using the wake
word, say the selected wake word, then
say your command.

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Press the voice interaction
button on the steering wheel. A
tone sounds before you can say

your command.

Note:

You may need to enable your

vehicle's modem to use certain voice
commands. See

Enabling and Disabling

the Modem

(page 547).

Note:

When you are not driving, additional

commands are available by using popular
chat applications. Use FordPass to setup a
conversation with your Ford assistant.

Voice Command Examples

To see examples of what voice commands
you can use with different features:

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Press the button on the
touchscreen.

Press

Ford Assistant

2. Press

Voice Command Help

3. Select a feature.

FORD ASSISTANT SETTINGS

To access the settings menu:

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Press the button on the
touchscreen.

Press

Ford Assistant

From the settings menu you can do the
following:
•

Switch listen for wake word on or off.

•

Set the preferred wake word.

•

Switch advanced mode on or off.

•

Switch phone confirmation on or off.

•

Switch the commands list on or off.

•

View the commands help menu.

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Press the button next to a menu
option for more information.

FORD ASSISTANT – FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS

Why does the system not
understand what I am saying?

•

You are speaking too soon. When using
the button of the steering wheel, wait
for the tone before you speak.

Why does the system not
understand the name of a track or
artist?

•

Bluetooth®

does not support voice

commands.Connect your device to a
USB port.

•

You are not saying the name exactly
as it appears on your device. Say the
name of the track or artist exactly as it
appears on your device. Spell out any
abbreviations in the name.

•

The system does not recognize some
special characters contained in the
name of a song or artist, for example
*, - or +. Rename the files on your
device or use the touchscreen to select
and play the track.

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Voice Interaction

Why does the system not
understand the name of a contact
in the phonebook on my device and
calls the wrong contact?

•

You are not saying the name exactly
as it appears on your device. Say the
first and last name of the contact
exactly as it appears on your device.
Spell out any abbreviations in the
name.

•

The name contains special characters,
for example *, - or +. Rename the
contact on your device or use the
touchscreen to select and call the
contact.

Why does the system not
understand foreign names of
contacts in the phonebook on my
device?

•

The system applies phonetic
pronunciation rules of the selected
language to the names of contacts in
the phonebook on your device. Select
the name of the contact on the
touchscreen and use the Hear it option
to get an idea of how the system
expects you to pronounce it.

Why do the system voice prompts

and the pronunciation of some
words not seem accurate?

•

The system uses text-to-speech
technology and a synthetically
generated voice rather than a
pre-recorded human voice.

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Voice Interaction

WHAT IS ALEXA BUILT-IN

Alexa Built-In allows you to use Alexa in
your vehicle for auto-specific use cases on
the road and gives you access to an
ever-evolving number of skills that help to
make your life more productive,
entertaining, and connected while using
your vehicle.

ALEXA BUILT-IN
REQUIREMENTS

To use Alexa, all of the following must
occur:
•

Your vehicle modem is enabled.

•

You are signed in to an existing Amazon
account.

•

Vehicle location services are enabled.

•

Vehicle connectivity and vehicle data
sharing is enabled.

SIGNING IN TO YOUR
ACCOUNT

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Press the button in the status
bar and follow the on-screen
prompts.

To sign in using the settings menu:

Press

Settings

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Amazon Alexa

3. Press

Get Started

4. Sign in to your account by either

scanning the QR code or entering the
on-screen code into the Amazon
website.

5. Once signed in, follow the on-screen

prompts.

6. When complete, the vehicle informs

you that Alexa is ready to be used in
the vehicle.

Signing Out of Your Account

Press

Settings

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Amazon Alexa

3. Press

Sign Out

USING ALEXA BUILT-IN

To use Alexa, say “Alexa” or press the voice
interaction button on the steering wheel
and then say “Alexa” to invoke Alexa to
start listening.

Note:

If the wake word is not enabled, you

can only use the voice interaction button.

You can use Alexa for the following and
more:
•

Entertainment.

•

Hands-free calling.

•

Traffic and navigation.

•

Vehicle controls.

•

Smart home device control.

•

Weather and news information.

ALEXA BUILT-IN SETTINGS

Enabling the Wake Word

Press

Settings

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Amazon Alexa

3. Switch

Listen for Wake Word

on or off.

Note:

If the wake word is not enabled, you

can only use the voice interaction button.

Contact List

Displays a list of connected phones and
contact sharing status for each phone.

To change the contact sharing status:

Press

Settings

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Amazon Alexa

3. Press

Contact List

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PHONE PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

Driving while distracted

CONNECTING YOUR PHONE

Go to the settings menu on your device and
switch

Bluetooth®

on.

Press the phone option on the
feature bar.

Press

Add Phone

Note:

A prompt alerts you to search for your

vehicle on your cell phone.

2. Select your vehicle on your cell phone.

Note:

A number appears on your cell phone

and on the touchscreen.

3. Confirm the number on your cell phone

matches the number on the
touchscreen.

Note:

The touchscreen indicates that you

have successfully paired your cell phone.

4. Approve phonebook download request

on your cell phone.

PHONE MENU

This menu becomes available after pairing
a phone.

Recent Call List

Display and select an entry from a list of
previous calls.

Contacts

Display a smart search form to look up your
contacts. Use the List button to
alphabetically sort your contacts.

Favorites

Display the list of favorite contacts that
are set up on your phone.

Messaging

Displays the list of text messages to read,
listen to, or respond to.

Displays the list of emails to read, listen to,
or respond to.

Phone List

Display the list of paired or connected
devices that you can select.

Note:

Up to 12 devices can be stored.

Do Not Disturb

Reject incoming calls and switch ring tones
and alerts off.

Phone Keypad

Directly dial a number.

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