Opening and closing the hood

1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom of the instrument panel near the steering column.

2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood latch that is
located under the front center of the hood.
3. Lift the hood and support it with the prop rod.
Note: Make sure the hood is properly closed.
See also:
Trailer towing
Trailer towing with your vehicle may require the use of a trailer tow option
package.
Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle’s engine, transmission,
axle, brakes, tires and suspen ...
Steering
To help prevent damage to the power steering system:
• Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it stops)
for more than three to five seconds while the engine is runnin ...
Using snow chains
WARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index and speed rating
as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by
Ford can affect the safety and performance ...
