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WHICH MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SHOULD YOU FOLLOW?
Owner Checks and Services
Refer to Mileage Intervals for Additional Checks and Services
Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed
by the owner or a service technician at the intervals indicated. Service
information and supporting specifications are provided in thisOwner’s
Guide.
Any adverse condition should be brought to the attention of your dealer
or qualified service technician as soon as possible for the proper service
advice. The owner maintenance service checks are generally not covered
by warranties so you may be charged for labor, parts or lubricants used.
Maximum Oil Change Interval
❑12 months, 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 200 hours of engine operation.
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant change interval
❑6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km) - change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (whichever comes first)❑After initial change - change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant every 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km).
Check every month
❑Check function of all interior and exterior lights❑Check tires for wear and correct air pressure, including spare tire
❑Check windshield washer fluid level
❑Check engine oil level
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
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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
Every 5,000 miles, 6 months or 200
hours of engine operation
(whichever comes first)Change engine oil and replace filter
Every 5,000 milesInspect tires and rotate
Extensive Idling and/or Low Speed Driving for Long Distances as in Heavy
Commercial Use Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Vehicle or Livery. This
operating condition is for Extensive Maximum A/C or Heater Operation
with engine on in the above listed usage.
Every 5,000 miles, 6 months or 200
hours of engine operation
(whichever comes first)Change engine oil and replace filter
Every 5,000 milesInspect tires and rotate
Every 60,000 milesReplace spark plugs
As requiredReplace cabin air filter, if equipped
150,000 miles (240,000 km)
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth❑Rotate tires❑Inspect high voltage battery A/C filter❑Replace engine air filter❑Replace engine coolant and Motor/electronics coolant (see
Motorcraft Premium Gold Coolant Change Record)
❑Replace accessory drive belt (if not replaced in the last
100,000 miles)
❑Inspect PCV valve for flow and replace, if required❑Replace rear axle lubricant (4WD vehicles only)
DEALERVALIDATION:
RO#: P&A C
ODE:
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replacing ..................................158
rotating ....................................161
safety practices .......................160
sidewall information ...............162
snow tires and chains ............172
spare tire .........................216, 218
terminology .............................154
tire grades ...............................153
treadwear ........................153, 157
Towing .......................................178
recreational towing .................183
trailer towing ..........................178
wrecker ....................................234
Transmission .............................192
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....192
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................279
fluid, refill capacities ..............285
lubricant specifications ..........285
Trunk ...........................................91
Turn signal ..................................48V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................288
Vehicle loading ..........................172
Ventilating your vehicle ...........187
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Warning lights (see Lights) .......18
Washer fluid ..............................254
Water, Driving through .............204
Windows
power .........................................61
rear wiper/washer .....................56
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................55
checking and adding fluid .....254
liftgate reservoir .....................254
replacing wiper blades ...255–256
Wrecker towing .........................234
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