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Exclusive use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles only) - 3.5L, 3.7L and 5.0L engines
Every oil change interval– If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with
regular unleaded fuel
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS - 6.2L ENGINE
(HARLEY-DAVIDSON™, LARIAT LIMITED AND SVT RAPTOR)
If you operate your vehicleprimarilyin one of the more demanding
conditions listed below, you will need to have some items maintained
more frequently. If you onlyoccasionallyoperate your vehicle under
these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additional
maintenance. For specific recommendations, see your dealership service
advisor or technician.
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier - 6.2L engine
(Harley-Davidson™, Lariat Limited and SVT Raptor)
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Inspect and lubricate U-joints
– See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)– Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag
– Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 months– Change engine oil and filter
– Inspect and lubricate U-joints
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid (except 6R80 and
TorqShifttransmissions)
– Replace front wheel bearing grease/grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles)
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)– Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles)
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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 - 6.2L engine
(Harley-Davidson™, Lariat Limited and SVT Raptor)
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
– Replace engine air filter
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)– Inspect brake system
– Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag
– Lubricate control arm and steering ball joints if equipped
with grease fittings
– Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 months– Inspect and lubricate U-joints
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km),
6 months or 200 hours of engine
operation– Change engine oil and filter
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid (except 6R80 and
TorqShifttransmissions)
– Replace front wheel bearing grease/grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles)
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)– Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles)
– Replace spark plugs
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Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads - 6.2L
engine (Harley-Davidson™, Lariat Limited and SVT Raptor)
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
– Replace engine air filter
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)– Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag
– Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 months– Change engine oil and filter
– Inspect and lubricate U-joints
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid (except 6R80 and
TorqShifttransmissions)
– Replace front wheel bearing grease/grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles)
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)– Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles)
Off-road operation - 6.2L engine (Harley-Davidson™, Lariat Limited and
SVT Raptor)
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Inspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints;
lubricate if equipped with grease fittings
– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
– Replace engine air filter
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 months– Change engine oil and filter
– Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag
– Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid (except 6R80 and
TorqShifttransmissions)
– Replace front wheel bearing grease/grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles)
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)– Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles)
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Capacities for refilling fluids ....410
Car2UHome Automation
System .......................................114
Cargo management system ......127
CD ................................................49
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................332
Child safety seats ......................208
attaching with tether
straps .......................................217
in front seat ....................209, 215
in rear seat ......................209, 215
LATCH .....................................215
recommendations ...................206
Child safety
seats - booster seats .................222
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............357
instrument panel ............362–363
interior .....................................364
plastic parts ............................361
safety belts ..............................364
washing ....................................355
waxing .....................................356
wheels ......................................356
wiper blades ............................361
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ...........66,
69, 71, 74
Clock adjust
AM/FM .......................................50
AM/FM Stereo ...........................49
Compass, electronic ....................96
calibration .................................97
set zone adjustment .................97
Console ........................................96Controls
power seat ...............................162
steering column ......................111
Coolant
checking and adding ..............381
refill capacities ................384, 410
specifications ..........................410
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................108
Customer Assistance ................321
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................422, 425
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................352
Getting roadside assistance ...321
Getting the service
you need .................................347
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................353
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................351
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................81
Defrost
rear window and rearview
mirrors ...........................69, 71, 74
windshield .....................69, 71, 74
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................403
engine oil .................................375
Driving under special
conditions ..................297, 314, 317
sand .........................................316
snow and ice ...........................318
through water .................316, 320
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Electronic message center ...19, 30
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................341
running out of fuel .........341, 394
Emission control system ..........399
Engine ........................................415
cleaning ...................................357
coolant .....................................381
fail-safe cooling .......................385
idle speed control ...................378
lubrication specifications .......410
refill capacities ........................410
service points ..................370–373
Engine block heater .................276
Engine oil ..................................375
checking and adding ..............375
dipstick ....................................375
filter, specifications ................409
refill capacities ........................410
specifications ..........................410
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................276
F
Fail safe cooling ........................385
Fleet MyKey programming ......133
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....388
Floor mats .................................120
Fluid capacities .........................410
Fog lamps ....................................80
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......306
driving off road .......................312
electronic shift ........................309
indicator light .........................306
lever operated shift ................307preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................288
Fuel ............................................388
calculating fuel
economy ............................22, 396
cap ...........................................391
capacity ...................................410
choosing the right fuel ...........392
detergent in fuel .....................394
filler funnel .............................394
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................388, 391, 396
filter, specifications ........388, 409
fuel pump shut-off ..................323
improving fuel economy ........396
octane rating ...........392–393, 415
quality ......................................393
running out of fuel .........341, 394
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................388
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................388, 392–393
Fuses ..................................323–324
G
Garage door opener ..................113
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............391
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................396
Gauges .........................................18
H
Hazard flashers .........................322
Headlamps ...................................80
aiming ........................................82
autolamp system .......................80
bulb specifications ....................86
daytime running lights .............81
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Belt-Minder,
deactivating/activating ...........187
extension assembly ................188
for adults .................177, 179–180
for children .............................203
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................174
warning light and chime ........183
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................215
Safety seats for children ..........208
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................416
Satellite Radio .............................49
Satellite Radio Information ........62
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............433
What Maintenance Schedule
Should You Follow? ................429
Seats ..........................................157
child safety seats ....................208
cleaning ...................................365
climate control ............71, 74, 167
easy access/easyout
feature .....................................164
heated ........................69, 165, 171
memory seat ...................147, 163
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................151
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ................................153–154
Servicing your vehicle ..............368
Setting the clock .........................50
AM/FM stereo ...........................49
Snowplowing .................................6
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............203Spark plugs,
specifications .....................409, 415
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............6
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................410
Speed control ............................108
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......275
Starting your
vehicle ........................272–273, 275
jump starting ..........................341
Steering wheel
controls ....................................111
tilting ...................................93–94
Stereo
6-CD in dash .............................49
CD-MP3 .....................................49
SYNC..........................................65
T
Tailgate ..............................120–121
Tilt steering wheel ................93–94
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....244
Tires ...........................228–229, 332
alignment ................................237
care ..........................................233
changing ..........................332, 336
checking the pressure ............233
inflating ...................................231
label .........................................243
replacing ..................................235
rotating ....................................237
safety practices .......................236
sidewall information ...............238
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