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Information Messages
Press the OK button to acknowledge and remove some messages from the information display. Other messages will be removed automatically after a short time.
Certain messages need to be confirmed before you can access the menus.
Note:
Depending on your vehicle options and instrument cluster type, not all of the messages will display or be available. Certain messages may be abbreviated or shortened depending upon which cluster type you have.
Message Indicator (If Equipped)
The message indicator illuminates to supplement some messages.It will be red or amber in color depending on the severity of the message and will remain on until the cause of the message has been rectified.Some messages will be supplemented by a system specific symbol with a message indicator. |
Active City Stop
| Message | Indicator | Action |
|---|---|---|
Active City Stop Sensor Blocked Clean Screen | amber | The sensors are blocked. See Active City Stop. |
Active City Stop Not Available | amber | The system is not available. See Active City Stop. |
Active City Stop Auto Braking | - | The system has automatically applied the brakes. See Active City Stop. |
Airbag
| Message | Message indicator | Action |
|---|---|---|
Airbag Fault Service Now | amber | Displays when the system requires service due to a malfunction. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. |
Alarm
| Message | Message Indicator | Action |
|---|---|---|
Alarm Activated Check Vehicle | Amber | Displays when the alarm has been triggered due to unauthorized entry. See Anti-Theft Alarm. |
Alarm Fault Service Required | - | Displays when the system requires service due to a malfunction. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. |
Automatic High Beam Control
| Message | Indicator | Action |
|---|---|---|
Front Camera Low Visibility Clean Screen | amber | Displays when the front camera sensor has reduced visibility.Clean the windshield. |
Front Camera Fault Service Required | amber | Displays when the front camera sensor has malfunctioned. Have this checked as soon as possible. |
Front Camera Temporarily Not Available | - | Displays when the front camera sensor has malfunctioned.Wait a short period of time for the sensor to cool down. |
Battery and Charging System
| Message | Message Indicator | Action |
|---|---|---|
Electrical System Overvoltage Stop Safely | Red | Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the ignition off. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. |
Blind Spot Monitor and Cross Traffic Alert System
| Message | Message Indicator | Action |
|---|---|---|
Blindspot Low Visibility See Manual | Amber | Displayed when the blind spot information system and cross traffic alert system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Information System. |
Blindspot Left Sensor Fault Service Required | Amber | Displayed when a fault with the system has occurred. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. |
Blindspot Right Sensor Fault Service Required | Amber | Displayed when a fault with the system has occurred. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. |
Blindspot Not Available Trailer Attached | Amber | Displayed when the system is not available due to trailer use. See Blind Spot Information System. |
Cross Traffic Vehicle Coming From Left | Amber | Displayed when the system detects a vehicle. See Cross Traffic Alert. |
Cross Traffic Vehicle Coming From Right | Amber | Displayed when the system detects a vehicle. See Cross Traffic Alert. |
Cross Traffic Sensor Blocked See Manual | Amber | Displayed when the blind spot information system and cross traffic alert system sensors are blocked. See Cross Traffic Alert. |
Cross Traffic Fault Service Required | Amber | Displays when the system requires service due to a malfunction. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. |
Cross Traffic Not Available Trailer Attached | - | Displayed when the system is not available due to trailer use. See Cross Traffic Alert. |
Child Power Lock
| Message | Message indicator | Action |
|---|---|---|
Child Lock Fault Service Required | amber | Displays when a fault with the system has occurs. Press the switch to switch them off, then press the switch again to switch them on. If the problem persists, contact an authorized dealer. |
Climate Control
| Message | Indicator | Action |
|---|---|---|
Park Heater On | amber | The heater is on. See Auxiliary Heater. |
Park Heater Off | - | The heater is off. See Auxiliary Heater. |
Collision Warning and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
| Message | Indicator | Action |
|---|---|---|
Front radar sensor blocked See manual | Amber | You have a blocked sensor due to bad weather, ice, mud or water in front of the radar sensor. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control. |
ACC Not Available | Amber | A condition exists that the system cannot function properly. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control. |
Collision Warning Fault Service Required | Amber | A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. |
Collision Warning Not Available | Amber | A condition exists that the system cannot function properly. See Collision Warning System. |
Collision Warning Fault Service Required | Amber | A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. |
Driver Alert
| Message | Indicator | Action |
|---|---|---|
Driver Fatigue Warning Rest Now | red | Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so. |
Driver Fatigue Warning Rest Suggested | amber | Take a rest break soon. |
Doors
| Message | Message Indicator | Action |
|---|---|---|
Driver Door Ajar | Red | Displays when the door listed is not completely closed and your vehicle is moving. |
Passenger Door Ajar | Red | Displays when the door listed is not completely closed and your vehicle is moving. |
Driver Side Rear Door Ajar | Red | Displays when the door listed is not completely closed and your vehicle is moving. |
Passenger Side Rear Door Ajar | Red | Displays when the door listed is not completely closed and your vehicle is moving. |
Trunk Ajar | Red | Displays when the luggage compartment is not completely closed and your vehicle is moving. |
Hood Ajar | Red | Displays when the hood is not completely closed and your vehicle is moving. |
Driver Door Ajar | - | Displays when the door listed is not completely closed. |
Passenger Door Ajar | - | Displays when the door listed is not completely closed. |
Driver Side Rear Door Ajar | - | Displays when the door listed is not completely closed. |
Passenger Side Rear Door Ajar | - | Displays when the door listed is not completely closed. |
Trunk Ajar | - | Displays when the luggage compartment is not completely closed. |
Hood Ajar | - | Displays when the hood is not completely closed. |
Engine
| Message | Message Indicator | Action |
|---|---|---|
High Engine Temperature Stop Safely | Red | Displays when the engine temperature is too high.Stop your vehicle in a safe place and allow the engine to cool.If the problem persists, have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer. See Engine Coolant Check. |
Engine Fault Service Now | Amber | Engine service is required. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. |
Water Detected in Fuel Service Required | Amber | Displays when water is detected in the fuel. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. |
Engine Oil Level Low Check Level | - | Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil Check. |
Four-Wheel Drive
| Message | Message Indicator | Action |
|---|---|---|
4WD Fault Service Required | Amber | The system is not functioning correctly and defaulted to front-wheel drive. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. See Using Four-Wheel Drive. |
4WD Off | Amber | Displays when the system disables automatically and enters front-wheel drive only mode to protect driveline components. See Using Four-Wheel Drive. |
4WD Temporarily Disabled | Amber | The system has overheated and defaulted to front-wheel drive. See Using Four-Wheel Drive. |
4WD Restored | - | Displays when system operation has been restored. See Using Four-Wheel Drive. |
Hill Start Assist
| Message | Message Indicator | Action |
|---|---|---|
Hill Start Assist Not Available | Amber | Displays when hill start assist is not available.Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. See Hill Start Assist. |
Keyless Vehicle
| Message | Message Indicator | Action |
|---|---|---|
Ford KeyFree Key Not Inside Car | Red | Displayed when a valid key is not detected within your vehicle. See Keyless Starting. |
Ford KeyFree Key Inside Vehicle | Amber | Displays to remind you that the key is in the trunk. See Keyless Starting. |
Switch Ignition Off Press ENGINE Start/Stop button | Red | Displayed as a reminder to switch the ignition off. See Keyless Starting. |
Press Brake to Start | - | Displayed as a reminder to press the brake while starting your vehicle. |
Key Battery Low Replace Soon | - | Displays when the key battery is low. Change the battery as soon as possible. See Remote Control. |
Ford KeyFree No Key Detected | - | Displayed if the key is not detected by the system. See Keyless Starting. |
Place Key in Backup Location | - | Displays when the key needs to be placed in the backup location. See Keyless Starting. |
Steering Lock Engaged. Turn Steering Wheel | - | The steering is locked. See Steering Wheel Lock. |
Lane Keeping Aid
| Message | Indicator | Action |
|---|---|---|
Lane Keeping Sys Fault Service Required | amber | Displays when the system has detected a condition that requires service. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer. |
Lighting
| Message | Message Indicator | Action |
|---|---|---|
Headlamp Fault Service Required | Amber | Displays when an electrical system problem occurs with the headlamp system. See Changing a Bulb. |
Low Beam Bulb Fault | - | Displays when the low beam headlamp bulb has burned out. See Changing a Bulb. |
Brake Lamp Bulb Fault | - | Displays when the brake lamp bulb has burned out. See Changing a Bulb. |
Rear Fog Lamp Bulb Fault | - | Displays when the rear fog lamp bulb has burned out. See Changing a Bulb. |
Trailer Brake Lamp Bulb Fault | - | Displays when the trailer brake lamp bulb has burned out. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. |
Trailer Turn Lamp Bulb Fault | - | Displays when the trailer turn lamp bulb has burned out. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. |
Maintenance
| Message | Message Indicator | Action |
|---|---|---|
Brake Fluid Level Low Service Now | Red | Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. See Brake Fluid Check. |
Washer Fluid Level Low | - | Displays when the washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled. See Washer Fluid Check. |
Check Fuel Fill Inlet | - | Displays when the fuel fill inlet was not properly closed. See Refueling. |
Oil Change Required | - | Displays when the engine oil life is depleted and requires a change. |
Occupant Protection
| Message | Indicator | Action |
|---|---|---|
Service Beltminder | - | Displays when the system has detected a condition that requires service. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. |
Parking Aid
| Message | Message Indicator | Action |
|---|---|---|
Parking Aid Fault Service Required | Amber | Displays when the system has detected a condition that requires service. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer. See Principle of Operation. |
Rear Park Aid Disabled Trailer Attached | - | Displays when a trailer is attached. |
Parking Brake
| Message | Message Indicator | Action |
|---|---|---|
Park Brake Applied | Red | Displays when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and your vehicle is moving more than 5 km/h (3 mph). If the warning stays on after the parking brake is released, have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. |
Park Brake Applied | Amber | See Parking Brake. |
Park Brake Fault Service Now | Amber | Displays when the system has detected a condition that requires service. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. |
Power Steering
| Message | Message Indicator | Action |
|---|---|---|
Steering Loss Stop Safely | Red | The power steering system is not working.Stop your vehicle in a safe place.Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. |
Steering Assist Fault Service required | Amber | The power steering system is not working.Stop your vehicle in a safe place.Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. |
Steering Fault Service Now | Amber | The power steering system has detected a condition within the power steering system or passive entry or passive start system requires service. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. |
Start-Stop
| Message | Message indicator | Action |
|---|---|---|
Auto StartStop Switch Ignition Off | red | Switch the ignition off before leaving your vehicle if the system has shut down the engine. See Auto-Start-Stop. |
Auto StartStop Fault Service Required | amber | Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer. |
Auto StartStop Press a Pedal to Start Engine | - | The engine needs to be restarted, press the clutch pedal to start. See Auto-Start-Stop. |
Auto StartStop Select Neutral to Start Engine | - | Select neutral for the system to restart the engine. See Auto-Start-Stop. |
Auto StartStop Manual Restart Required | - | The system is not functioning. A manual restart is required. |
Starting System
| Message | Message Indicator | Action |
|---|---|---|
Exhaust Filter Overloaded Drive to Clean | Amber | Displays when your vehicles exhaust filter is overloaded. See Diesel Particulate Filter. |
Exhaust Filter Cleaning | - | Displays when the exhaust filter is in process of being cleaned. See Diesel Particulate Filter. |
Exhaust Filter Drive Complete | - | Displays when the exhaust filter cleaning process has completed. See Diesel Particulate Filter. |
Engine Preheating | - | Displays when your engine is warming. See Starting a Diesel Engine. |
Press Brake to Start | - | Displays when starting your vehicle as a reminder to apply the brake. |
Press Clutch to Start | - | Displays when starting your vehicle as a reminder to apply the clutch. |
Press brake and clutch to start | - | Displays when starting your vehicle as a reminder to apply the brake and clutch. |
Cranking Time Exceeded | - | Displays when your vehicle fails to start. |
Towing
| Message | Message Indicator | Action |
|---|---|---|
Trailer Sway Reduce Speed | Red | Displays when the trailer is swaying reduce your vehicle speed. See Towing a Trailer. |
Traction Control
| Message | Message Indicator | Action |
|---|---|---|
Traction control Off | - | Displays when the traction control system has been switched off. See Using Traction Control. |
Transmission
| Message | Message Indicator | Action |
|---|---|---|
Transmission Too Hot Press Brake | Red | The transmission is overheating and needs to cool.Reduce your speed gradually and stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. |
Transmission Too Hot Press Brake | Amber | The transmission is overheating and needs to cool.Reduce your speed gradually and stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. |
Transmission Overtemperature Stop Safely | Amber | The transmission is overheating and needs to cool.Reduce your speed gradually and stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. |
Transmission Overheating Stop Safely | Amber | The transmission is overheating and needs to cool.Reduce your speed gradually and stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. |
Transmission Service required | Amber | Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. |
Transmission Not in Park Select P | - | Displays as a reminder to move the transmission selector lever to park. |
Transmission Hot Stop or Speed Up | - | The transmission is overheating and needs to cool.Reduce your speed gradually and stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. |
Transmission Hot Wait {time:#0} mins | - | Transmission is hot.Wait as needed to let it cool. |
Transmission Too Hot Press Brake | - | Transmission is getting hot.Stop to let it cool down. |
Transmission Malfunction Service Now | Red | Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. |
Transmission Warming Up Please Wait | - | At low outside temperatures, after starting the engine, it may take the transmission several seconds to engage reverse or drive. Keep the brake pedal depressed until these messages disappear from the display. |
Transmission Limited Function See Manual | - | Some gears may not be available. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. See Automatic Transmission. |
Press Brake to Unlock Gearshift Lever | - | Displays to request the operator to apply the brake as needed by the transmission. |
Gearshift Lever Unlocked | - | Displays when the transmission shift lever is unlocked and free to select gears. |