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EXCEPTIONS
In addition, there are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule. They
are listed below:
Normal vehicle axle maintenance
❑Rear axles and power take-off (PTO) units containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with Ford-design
axles are lubricated for life. These lubricants are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service is re-
quired or the axle assembly has been submerged in water. The axle and PTO lubricant should be changed anytime the axle
and PTO have been submerged in water. During extended trailer tow operation above 70°F (21°C) ambient and wide open
throttle for extended periods above 45 mph (72 km/h), non-synthetic rear axle lubricants should be replaced every
3,000 miles (4,800 km) or 3 months, whichever occurs first. The 3,000 mile (4,800 km) lubricant change interval may
be waived if the axle was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part
number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. Add friction modifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A) or equivalent for complete refill of Traction-
Lok rear axles (refer to
Maintenance product and specificationsin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter for details).
The axle lubricant should be changed anytime an axle has been submerged in water.
Police/Taxi/Livery vehicle axle maintenance
❑Replace rear axle lubricant every 100,000 miles (160,000 km). Rear axle lubricant change may be waived if the axle
was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number FITZ-19580-B or
equivalent. Add four ounces (118 mL) of additive friction modifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A) or equivalent for complete refill of
Traction-Lok rear axles. The axle lubricant should be changed anytime the axle has been submerged in water.
E–450 and F–450/550 axle maintenance
❑Replace rear axle lubricant every 100,000 miles (160,000 km) under normal driving conditions on all E–450 and
F–450/550 applications. For E–450 and F–450/550 vehicles operated at or near maximum Gross Vehicle Weights, the
rear axle lubricant should be replaced every 50,000 miles (80,000 km). In addition, this 50,000 mile (80,000 km)
schedule should be observed when the vehicles are operated under the Special Operating Conditions.
California fuel filter replacement
❑If vehicle is registered in California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this main-
tenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life.
Ford Motor Company, however, urges you to have all recommended maintenance services performed at the specified inter-
vals and to record all vehicle service.
Class A Motorhome
❑Every two years - Change brake fluid
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COOLANT CHANGE RECORD
Hot climate oil change intervals
❑If operating conditions are normal and you drive your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle under typical, everyday conditions
andyou are using an API performance category oil of SL or later (for example SM, etc.) then you can follow the
7,500 mile (12,000 km) normal service oil change intervals schedule. Vehicles operating in the Middle East, North Africa,
Sub-Saharan Africa or locations with similar climates must follow the oil change interval of 3,000 mile (5,000 km) if the
owner is using oils defined by the American Petroleum Institute (API) performance category of API SK or earlier (for ex-
ample SJ, etc.).
Engine air filter & cabin air filter replacement
❑Engine air filter and cabin air filter life is dependent on exposure to dusty and dirty conditions. Vehicles operated in these
conditions will require frequent inspection and replacement of the engine air filter and cabin air filter.
Engine coolant
❑6 years or 105,000 miles (168,000 km) - change coolant (whichever comes first).❑After initial change - change coolant every 3 years or 45,000 miles (72,000 km).
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A
Accessory delay ..........................64
AdvanceTrac ..............................189
Air cleaner filter .......289–290, 293
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................103–104
and child safety seats ............105
description ..............................104
disposal ....................................108
driver airbag ............................106
indicator light .........................107
operation .................................106
passenger airbag .....................106
passenger deactivation
switch ......................................109
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................263
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................186–187
Anti-theft system ........................81
arming the system ....................82
Audio system (see Radio) ...29, 31
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................198, 200
fluid, adding ............................284
fluid, checking ........................284
fluid, refill capacities ..............294
fluid, specification ..................294
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................38
Auxiliary power point .................63
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........294
refill capacities ........................294
traction lok ..............................194B
Battery .......................................260
acid, treating emergencies .....260
jumping a disabled battery ....232
maintenance-free ....................260
replacement, specifications ...293
servicing ..................................260
Belt-Minder...............................99
Blind spot mirror ......................208
Booster seats .............................131
Brakes ........................................186
anti-lock ...........................186–187
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................187
fluid, checking and adding ....283
fluid, refill capacities ..............294
fluid, specifications .................294
lubricant specifications ..........294
parking ....................................187
shift interlock ..........................196
trailer .......................................175
Bulbs ............................................55
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....294
Cell phone use ............................10
Changing a tire .........................222
Child safety seats ......................117
in front seat ............................118
in rear seat ..............................118
LATCH .....................................121
recommendations ...................115
tether anchorage hardware ...128
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................131
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............248
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exterior ....................................252
instrument panel ....................249
interior .....................................250
plastic parts ............................248
safety belts ..............................250
washing ....................................246
waxing .....................................247
wheels ......................................247
wiper blades ............................249
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......47–49
Clock adjust
AM/FM Stereo ...........................30
AM/FM/CD .................................32
Compass, electronic ....................26
calibration .................................26
set zone adjustment .................26
Controls
power seat .................................87
steering column ........................69
Coolant
checking and adding ..............263
refill capacities ................266, 294
specifications ..........................294
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................67
Customer Assistance ................210
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................307, 310
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................243
Getting roadside assistance ...210
Getting the service
you need .................................238
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................244
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................242D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................50
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................284
engine oil .................................258
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................283
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................209
E
Electronic message center .........21
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................232
Emergency Flashers .................212
Emission control system ..........279
Engine ........................................301
cleaning ...................................248
coolant .....................................263
fail-safe cooling .......................267
idle speed control ...................260
lubrication specifications .......294
refill capacities ........................294
service points ..................256–257
starting after a collision .........212
Engine block heater .................184
Engine oil ..................................258
checking and adding ..............258
dipstick ....................................258
filter, specifications ........259, 293
recommendations ...................259
refill capacities ........................294
specifications ..........................294
Event data recording ....................8
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Exhaust fumes ..........................184
F
Fail safe cooling ........................267
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....269
Floor mats .............................71–72
Fluid capacities .........................294
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................194
Fuel ............................................269
calculating fuel
economy ............................22, 276
cap ...........................................272
capacity ...................................294
choosing the right fuel ...........274
detergent in fuel .....................274
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................269, 272, 276
filter, specifications ........269, 293
fuel pump shut-off switch .....212
improving fuel economy ........276
octane rating ...................274, 301
quality ......................................275
running out of fuel .................275
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................269
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................269, 274
Fuses ..................................214–215
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............272
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................276
Gauges .........................................19
H
Hazard flashers .........................212Head restraints ...........................85
Headlamps ...................................50
aiming ........................................53
bulb specifications ....................56
daytime running lights .............50
flash to pass ..............................51
high beam .................................50
replacing bulbs .........................57
turning on and off ....................50
Heating
heater only system .............47, 49
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................48
Hood ..........................................255
I
Ignition ...............................181, 301
Illuminated visor mirror .............63
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................117
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................281
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................249
cluster ........................................14
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................51
J
Jack ............................................222
positioning ...............................222
storage .....................................222
Jump-starting your vehicle ......232
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................72
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Keys .............................................83
positions of the ignition .........181
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................56
daytime running light ...............50
headlamps .................................50
headlamps, flash to pass ..........51
instrument panel, dimming .....51
interior lamps ...........................54
replacing bulbs .........................57
LATCH anchors .........................121
Lights, warning and indicator ....14
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........187
Load limits .................................163
Loading instructions .................170
Locks
autolock .....................................72
doors ..........................................72
Lubricant specifications ...........294
Lug nuts ....................................231
Lumbar support, seats ...............87
M
Message center ...........................21
english/metric button ...............26
warning messages .....................26
Mirrors .........................................65
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................65
fold away ...................................67
side view mirrors (power) .......65
Motorcraftparts ..............253, 293
N
Navigation system .......................46O
Octane rating ............................274
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................258
P
Parking brake ............................187
Parts (see Motorcraft
parts) .........................................293
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................218
Power door locks ........................72
Power mirrors .............................65
Power point .................................63
Power steering ..........................193
fluid, checking and adding ....282
fluid, refill capacity ................294
fluid, specifications .................294
Power Windows ...........................64
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................194
R
Radio ......................................29, 31
Rear-view camera system .........206
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................115
Relays ........................................214
Remote entry system .................77
illuminated entry ......................81
locking/unlocking doors ..........72,
78–79
panic alarm ...............................79
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................80
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replacing the batteries .............79
Reverse sensing system ...........203
Roadside assistance ..................210
Roll stability control .................189
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Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................93–94, 96, 98
Safety defects, reporting ..........245
Safety restraints ..............93–96, 98
Belt-Minder.............................99
extension assembly ................103
for adults .............................94, 96
for children .............................113
warning light and chime ..........99
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................121
Safety seats for children ..........117
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................302
Satellite Radio Information ........43
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Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............316
What Maintenance Schedule
Should You Follow? ................313
Seats ............................................85
child safety seats ....................117
cleaning ...................................251
front seats .................................86
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................81
Servicing your vehicle ..............254
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................32
AM/FM stereo ...........................30SOS Post Crash Alert ...............107
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ...........................................225
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................293, 301
Special notice ................................7
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................294
Speed control ..............................67
Stability system .........................189
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......183
Starting your vehicle ........181–183
jump starting ..........................232
Steering wheel
controls ......................................69
tilting .........................................63
SYNC..........................................46
T
Temperature control (see
Climate control) ....................47, 49
Tilt steering wheel ......................63
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....155
Tires ...........................137–138, 222
alignment ................................147
care ..........................................143
changing ..................222, 225–227
checking the pressure ............142
inflating ...................................139
label .........................................154
replacing ..........................145, 227
rotating ....................................147
safety practices .......................146
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