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Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy
commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery
As required– Change engine oil and filter as indicated by message
center and perform services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart (except Fiesta)
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
– Replace engine air filter
Every 300 hours of engine
operation*– Change engine oil and filter (Fiesta)
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid (except Fiesta and
vehicles equipped with a 6R80 transmission)
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)– Replace spark plugs
* Engine hour meter installation is recommended for these operating
conditions.
Perform the services noted in the preceding table at the specified
time/mileage (km) period either within 3,000 miles (4,800 km) of the
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing in the message center or
when the time/mileage (km) reading indicates service is due.
Example #1:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at
28,751 miles (46,270 km); perform the 30,000 mile (48,000 km)
automatic transmission fluid replacement.
Example #2:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message hasnotcome on
but the odometer reads 30,000 miles (48,000 km); perform the engine air
filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ was reset at
25,000 miles [40,000 km].)
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ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD
Initial change 6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
(whichever comes first)
After initial change Every 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km)
Engine coolant change log
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idle speed control ...................382
lubrication specifications .......411
refill capacities ........................411
service points ..........................377
Engine block heater .................273
Engine oil ..................................380
checking and adding ..............380
dipstick ....................................380
filter, specifications ........381, 410
recommendations ...................381
refill capacities ........................411
specifications ..........................411
Event data recording ....................8
Exhaust fumes ..........................272
F
Fail safe cooling ........................390
Fleet MyKey programming ......132
Floor mats .................................122
Fluid capacities .........................411
Fog lamps ....................................78
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................316
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................286
Fuel ............................................392
calculating fuel economy .......398
cap ...........................................394
capacity ...................................411
choosing the right fuel ...........395
detergent in fuel .....................396
filler funnel .............................396
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................392, 394, 398
filter, specifications ........391, 410
fuel pump shut-off ..................327
improving fuel economy ........398
octane rating ...................395, 414quality ......................................396
running out of fuel .........353, 396
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................392
Fuses ..................................327–328
G
Garage door opener ..................116
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............394
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................398
Gauges .........................................21
H
Hazard flashers .........................326
Headlamps ...................................77
aiming ........................................80
autolamp system .......................77
bulb specifications ....................85
daytime running lights .............79
flash to pass ..............................78
high beam .................................78
turning on and off ....................77
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...........................63, 66, 68
Hill descent mode .....................283
Hill start assist ..........................292
Hood ..........................................376
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Ignition ...............................267, 414
Illuminated visor mirror .............94
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................216
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