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Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Keep wheels properly aligned.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant specificationsin
this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 300 lb [136 kg] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks, flags)
may reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
EPA window sticker
Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker. Contact your
authorized dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle.
The EPA window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy
comparisons with other vehicles.
It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the window
sticker. These numbers represent the Range of MPG (L/100 km)
expected on the vehicle under optimum conditions. Your fuel economy
may vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a
catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with
applicable exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalytic
converter and other emission control components continue to work
properly:
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Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important that you have
the systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify any
potential issue before there are any problems. Ford Motor Company
suggests the following multi-point inspection to be performed at every
scheduled maintenance as the way to ensure your vehicle keeps running
right.
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG
The following section contains the “Normal Schedule”. This schedule is
presented at specific mileage (kilometer) intervals with exceptions
noted.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON THE WEB
To learn more about the importance of routine and dealer-performed
maintenance on your vehicle, please visit the Ford Customer Service Web
Check every six months
❑Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function❑Check that externally mounted spare tire is properly stowed (tight)
❑Check parking brake for proper operation
❑Check safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for operation
❑Check cooling system fluid level and coolant strength
❑Check low voltage (underhood) battery connections and clean if necessary
❑Check washer spray, wiper operation and clean all wiper blades (replace as necessary)
❑Check and lubricate all hinges, latches and outside locks. Inspect for correct operation
❑Check and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. Inspect for excessive wear
❑Check and clean body and door drain holes. Inspect for clogs and obstructions
Multi-point inspection - Recommended at every visit
❑Check and top up fluid levels: brake, engine coolant recovery reservoir, motor/electronics reservoir and window washer.❑Inspect tires for wear and correct air pressure.
❑Check exhaust system for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign materials.
❑Check low voltage (underhood) battery performance.
❑Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights.
❑Check radiator, coolers and heater and air conditioning hoses.
❑Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation.
❑Check windshield for cracks, chips and pitting.
❑Inspect for oil and fluid leaks.
❑Inspect engine air cleaner filter and elements.
❑Inspect half-shaft dust boots.
❑Check shocks, struts and other suspension components for leaks and damage.
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Special operating conditions
If your vehicle is operated in any of the following manners, you will need
to perform some maintenance operations more frequently:
•Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
•Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in
heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol or livery
•Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads
•Off-road operation
If any of the above conditions apply to your vehicle operation, you will
need to perform the following maintenance operations in addition to the
operations listed in the maintenance schedule:
Every 8,000 kmChange engine oil and replace oil filter
Rotate tires
Inspect high voltage battery A/C filter
Inspect engine air filter
Perform multipoint inspection
Every 60,000 kmReplace fuel filter
Every 120,000 kmReplace spark plugs
188,000 miles (300,000 km)
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter*❑Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth❑Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and
hoses and parking brake
❑Inspect engine and motor/electrical cooling system and hoses❑Lubricate hinges, latches and locks❑Lubricate weatherstrips❑Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, drive-
shaft and ball joints
❑Replace high voltage battery A/C filter❑Replace engine air filter*❑Replace engine coolant and motor/electrical coolant* (see
Motorcraft Premium Gold Coolant Change Record)
❑Multipoint inspection*❑Replace spark plugs*
DEALERVALIDATION:
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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
Every 5,000 miles, 12 months or
200 hours of engine operation
(whichever comes first)Change engine oil and replace filter
Every 5,000 milesRotate tires
Extensive Idling and/or Low Speed Driving for Long Distances as in Heavy
Commercial Use Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Vehicle or Livery. Severe
Duty Schedule is for Extensive Maximum A/C or Heater Operation with
engine on in the above listed usage.
Every 5,000 miles, 12 months or
200 hours of engine operation
(whichever comes first)Change engine oil and replace filter
Every 5,000 milesRotate tires
Every 60,000 milesReplace spark plugs
As requiredReplace cabin air filter, if equipped
Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads
Every 5,000 miles, 12 months or
200 hours of engine operation
(whichever comes first)Change engine oil and replace filter
Rotate tires
As requiredReplace cabin air filter, if equipped
Replace engine air filter
Replace high voltage battery A/C air filter
Off-road operation
Every 5,000 miles, 12 months or
200 hours of engine operation
(whichever comes first)Change engine oil and replace filter
Rotate tires
As requiredReplace cabin air filter, if equipped
Replace engine air filter
Replace high voltage battery A/C filter
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Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................127, 131–135
Safety Canopy ...................151, 153
Safety defects, reporting ..........254
Safety restraints ........127, 131–135
belt minder .............................137
extension assembly ................136
for adults .........................132–134
for children .....................156–157
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................129
safety belt maintenance .........136
warning light and
chime ...............................136–137
Safety seats for children ..........160
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................298
Scheduled Maintenance
Guide .........................................302
General Maintenance
Information .............................302
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............306
Special Operating
Conditions ...............................320
What Maintenance Schedule
Should You Follow? ................305
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............127
Seats ..........................................119
child safety seats ....................160
heated ......................................122
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................114
Servicing your vehicle ..............262
Setting the clock
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ..........23, 27
Snowplowing ...............................10Spark plugs,
specifications .....................293, 297
Special notice
ambulance conversions ............10
utility-type vehicles ..................10
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................295
Speed control ..............................88
Starting your vehicle ........199, 201
jump starting ..................240, 244
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................83
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................83
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....184
Warning Displays ......................14
Tires ...................................170–171
alignment ................................177
care ..........................................174
changing ..................................231
checking the pressure ............174
inflating ...................................172
label .........................................183
replacing ..................................176
rotating ....................................178
safety practices .......................177
sidewall information ...............179
snow tires and chains ............188
spare tire .................................229
terminology .............................171
tire grades ...............................171
treadwear ........................170, 175
Towing .......................................194
recreational towing .................198
trailer towing ..........................194
wrecker ....................................247
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Transmission .............................206
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....206
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................289
fluid, refill capacities ..............295
lubricant specifications ..........295
Turn signal ..................................75
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................298
Vehicle loading ..........................188
Ventilating your vehicle ...........202
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......14Washer fluid
..............................266
Water, Driving through
.............217
Windows
power
.........................................85
rear wiper/washer
.....................83
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid
.....266
liftgate reservoir
.....................266
operation
...................................82
replacing wiper blades
...........267
Wrecker towing
.........................247
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