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Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped).
– Replace engine air filter.
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)– Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
– Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 months– Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
– Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km)– Replace fuel filter (Ranger).
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid (not required on
6R80 or TorqShifttransmissions).
– Replace front wheel bearing grease/grease seals on
2WD vehicles (if non-sealed bearings are used).
Every 50,000 miles (80,000 km)– Change manual transmission fluid.
– Change rear axle lubricant (E-450 and F-450/550
only).
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)– Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles).
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Off-road operation
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped).
– Replace engine air filter.
– Inspect and lubricate steering linkage ball joints and
U-joints (if equipped with grease fittings).
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 months– Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
– Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
– Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid (not required on
6R80 or TorqShifttransmissions).
– Replace front wheel bearing grease/grease seals on
2WD vehicles (if non-sealed bearings are used).
Every 50,000 miles (80,000 km)– Change manual transmission fluid.
– Change rear axle lubricant (E-450 and F-450/550
only).
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)– Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles).
Exclusive use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles only)
Every oil change– If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with
regular unleaded fuel.
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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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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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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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