
Miles (x 1,000) 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Kilometers (x 1,000) 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 128 144 160
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Change engine oil and filter• •••••••••
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread
depth• •••••••••
Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag• •••••••••
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)• •••••••••
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if
equipped with a dipstick); consult dealer for
requirements• •••••••••
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake
linings, hoses and parking brake• •••••••••
Inspect engine cooling system for strength, and
hoses• •••••••••
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields• •••••••••
Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped)• •••••••••
Inspect and lubricate steering linkage, ball joints,
suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints if
equipped with grease fittings• •••••••••
Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped)• ••••
Reset your oil life monitoring system after each engine oil and filter change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter
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Miles (x 1000) 110 120 130 140 150
Kilometers (x 1000) 176 192 208 224 240
Months 132 144 156 168 180
Change engine oil and filter•••••
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth•••••
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear,
looseness or drag•••••
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)•••••
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with a
dipstick); consult dealer for requirements•••••
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and
parking brake•••••
Inspect engine cooling system for strength, and hoses•••••
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields•••••
Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped)•••••
Inspect and lubricate steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod
ends, driveshaft and U-joints if equipped with grease fittings•••••
Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped)•••
Reset your oil life monitoring system after each engine oil and filter change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter
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Every 20,000 miles
(32,000 km)Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if
equipped)
Replace engine air filter
Every 100,000 miles
(160,000 km)Change engine coolant
1
Replace spark plugs
Inspect accessory drive belt(s)2
Every 150,000 miles
(240,000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid and filter
(filter not required on 6F35, 6F50, and
AWF-21 transmissions); consult dealer for
requirements
Change manual transmission fluid
Change rear axle fluid on all rear-wheel drive
(RWD) vehicles
Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced
within the last 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
Replace timing belt (Fiesta).Failure to
replace timing belt can cause internal
engine damage.
1Initial replacement at 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or 72 months; every
50,000 miles (80,000 km) or 36 months thereafter
2Perform a follow-up inspection at 120,000 miles (192,000 km)
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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicleprimarilyin one of the
more demandingSpecial Operating Conditionslisted below, you will
need to have some items maintained more frequently. If you only
occasionallyoperate your vehicle under these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership service
advisor or technician.
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
As required– Change engine oil and replace oil filter as indicated by
message center and perform services as listed in the
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart.
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)– Change manual transmission fluid.
Inspect frequently, service as
required.– See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
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 replace oil filter as indicated by
message center and perform services as listed in the
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart (except Fiesta).
Every 300 hours of engine
operation*– Change engine oil and replace oil filter (Fiesta).
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid (except Fiesta).
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)– Replace spark plugs.
As required– Replace engine oil and filter
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped).
– Replace engine air filter.
* Engine hour meter installation is recommended for these operating
conditions.
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Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)– Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
– Inspect the 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.
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 50,000 miles (80,000 km)– Change manual transmission fluid.
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped).
– Replace engine air filter.
Reset your oil life monitoring system after each engine oil and filter
change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter.
Exclusive use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles only)
Every oil change interval– If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with
regular unleaded fuel.
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911 assist™ .................................65
A
Accessing and using your USB
port ..............................................80
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call ...............54
Accessing system settings .........82
Accessing vehicle applications ..82
Accessing your phone book .......56
Accessing your playlists .............91
Accessory delay ........................124
Active call menu options ...........52
Adding a Bluetooth media
device which is in discoverable
mode ............................................84
Adding a Bluetooth media
device which is in discovery
mode ............................................83
Adding (pairing) a phone ..........71
AdvanceTrac ..............................236
Air cleaner filter ...............314, 317
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................165, 174, 176
and child safety seats ............167
description ..............165, 174, 176
disposal ....................................180
driver airbag ............167, 175, 178
indicator light .................174, 179
operation .................167, 175, 178
passenger airbag .....167, 175, 178
side airbag ...............................174
Ambient mood/lighting .............109
Answering an incoming call .......51
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................296Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................235
Anti-theft system ..............142, 144
arming the system ..........143–144
disarming a triggered
system .....................................144
triggering .................................144
Applications .................................70
Audio system (see Radio) ...24, 27
Automatic transmission ............242
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................242
fluid, adding ............................313
fluid, checking ........................313
Automatically download your
phone book ..................................61
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....31
Auxiliary power point ...............121
B
Battery .......................................294
acid, treating emergencies .....294
jumping a disabled battery ....266
maintenance-free ....................294
replacement, specifications ...317
servicing ..................................294
Belt-Minder.............................160
Blind Spot Spotter Mirror ........248
Booster seats .............................195
Brakes ................................234–235
anti-lock ...................................235
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................235
fluid, checking and adding ....313
fluid, refill capacities ..............318
fluid, specifications .................318
lubricant specifications ..........318
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parking ....................................236
shift interlock ..........................240
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ..........................................110
C
Call history ..................................55
Capacities for refilling fluids ....318
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................260
Changing the SYNClanguage
setting ....................................74, 86
Child safety seats ......................185
attaching with tether straps ..191
in front seat ............................186
in rear seat ..............................186
LATCH .....................................189
recommendations ...................183
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................195
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............282
instrument panel ....................284
interior .....................................284
plastic parts ............................283
washing ....................................280
waxing .....................................281
wheels ......................................281
wiper blades ............................283
Clock ..........................19, 24, 27–28
Clutch
fluid ..........................................313
operation while driving ..........246
recommended shift speeds ....246
Connecting a Bluetooth media
device ...........................................84Connecting a digital media
player to SYNC.........................78
Connecting a phone ....................72
Console ......................................121
Controls
steering column ......................128
Coolant
checking and adding ..............296
refill capacities ................299, 318
specifications ..........................318
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................126
Customer Assistance ................250
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................327, 330
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................276
Getting roadside assistance ...250
Getting the service you
need .........................................272
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................278
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................276
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ..............................106
Delete a device ...........................85
Deleting a phone .........................73
Deleting all phones .....................73
Deleting all text messages .........59
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................313
engine oil .................................292
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replacing ..................................205
rotating ....................................207
safety practices .......................206
sidewall information ...............208
snow tires and chains ............219
spare tire .................................260
terminology .............................200
tire grades ...............................200
treadwear ........................199, 204
Towing .......................................225
recreational towing .................225
trailer towing ..........................225
wrecker ....................................270
Traffic, Directions and
Information ..................................62
Transmission
automatic operation ...............242
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....240
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................313
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................314
fluid, refill capacities ..............318
lubricant specifications ..........318
manual operation ....................246
Trunk
remote release ........................139
Turn signal ................................108
Turning Bluetooth on/off ............73
Turning prompts on/off ........74, 86
U
USB port ......................................33
Using privacy mode ....................53
Using SYNC’s play menu ..........87Using the Auxiliary input jack
(Line in) ......................................81
Using the media settings ............82
Using the play all feature ...........89
Using voice commands with
SYNC..........................................43
Using your media menu .............79
V
Vehicle health report ..................68
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................323
Vehicle loading ..........................219
Ventilating your vehicle ...........232
Voice commands in media
mode ............................................76
Voice commands in phone
mode ............................................47
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................291
Water, Driving through .............249
What is SYNC? ..........................39
What’s playing? ...........................79
Windows
power .......................................122
rear wiper/washer ...................120
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....291
operation .................................120
replacing wiper blades ...........291
Wrecker towing .........................270
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