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Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
located on the driver side
instrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic,
XXXX is representative of your
vehicle identification number.
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint
Devices and their location
3. Make, vehicle line, series, body
type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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Genuine Ford and Motorcraftreplacement parts
Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealerships stock Ford and Motorcraft

branded replacement parts. These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor
Company’s specifications, and we stand behind them. Parts installed at
your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership carry a nationwide, 12 months,
12,000 mile (20,000 km) parts and labor limited warranty. Your dealer
can give you details.
Value shopping for your vehicle’s maintenance needs
Your dealership recognizes the competitive landscape of maintenance and
light repair automotive services. With factory-trained technicians, and
one-stop service from routine maintenance like oil changes and tire
rotations to repairs like brake service, check out the value your Ford and
Lincoln Mercury dealers can offer.
WHICH MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SHOULD YOU FOLLOW?
Owner checks and services
Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed
by the owner or a service technician at the intervals indicated. Service
information and supporting specifications are provided in this Owner’s
Guide.
Any adverse condition should be brought to the attention of your dealer
or qualified service technician as soon as possible for the proper service
advice. The owner maintenance service checks are generally not covered
by warranties so you may be charged for labor, parts or lubricants used.
Maximum oil change interval
❑As indicated by the instrument cluster message center (can be up to one year or 10,000 miles [16,000 km])
Engine coolant change interval
❑6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km) - change engine coolant (whichever comes first)❑After initial change - change engine coolant every 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km).
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Multi-point inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to have the
systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify
potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company
recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every
scheduled maintenance interval to help ensure your vehicle keeps
running great.
Check every month
❑Check function of all interior and exterior lights❑Check tires for wear and correct air pressure, including spare tire
❑Check windshield washer fluid level
❑Check engine oil level
Check every six months
❑Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function❑Check parking brake for proper operation
❑Check safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation
❑Check cooling system fluid level and coolant strength
❑Check battery connections and clean if necessary
❑Check washer spray, wiper operation and clean all wiper blades (replace as necessary)
❑Check and lubricate all hinges, latches and outside locks. Inspect for correct operation
❑Check and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. Inspect for excessive wear
❑Check and clean body and door drain holes. Inspect for clogs and obstructions
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Be sure to ask your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership service advisor
or technician about the multi-point vehicle inspection. It’s a
comprehensive way to perform a thorough inspection of your vehicle. It’s
your checklist that gives you immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle. You’ll know what’s been checked, what’s okay,
as well as those things that may require future or immediate attention.
The multi-point vehicle inspection is one more way to keep your vehicle
running great!
Mutli-point inspection - Recommended at every visit
❑Check and top-up fluid levels: brake, coolant recovery reservoir, manual and automatic transmission (if equipped with an
underhood dipstick), power steering (if equipped) and window washer
❑Inspect tires for wear and check air pressure, including spare.
❑Check exhaust system for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material.
❑Check battery performance.
❑Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights.
❑Check radiator, coolers, heater and air conditioning hoses.
❑Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation.
❑Check windshield for cracks, chips and pitting.
❑Inspect for oil and fluid leaks.
❑Inspect engine air filter.
❑Inspect half shaft dust boots, if equipped.
❑Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for leaks and damage.
❑Inspect steering and linkage.
❑Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
❑Inspect clutch operation, if equipped.
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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 three 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 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.
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.
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.
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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 SYNC
language
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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Doors
central unlocking ....................132
Downloading unread text
messages ......................................58
Driving under special
conditions ..................................245
through water .........................249
E
Electronic message center .........18
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................266
running out of fuel .........266, 306
Emission control system ..........310
End user license agreement ......95
Ending a call ...............................51
Engine ................................321–322
cleaning ...................................282
coolant .....................................296
idle speed control ...................294
lubrication specifications .......318
refill capacities ........................318
service points ..................290–291
Engine block heater .................233
Engine fan .................................290
Engine oil ..................................292
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................292
checking and adding ..............292
dipstick ....................................292
filter, specifications ........293, 317
recommendations ...................293
refill capacities ........................318
specifications ..........................318
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................232
Exiting phone mode ...................51Exploring the USB device ..........92
F
Fan, Engine Cooling .........288, 290
Floor mats .........................129–130
Fluid capacities .........................318
Fuel ............................................301
calculating fuel economy .......307
cap ...........................................303
capacity ...................................318
choosing the right fuel ...........304
detergent in fuel .....................306
filler funnel .............................306
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................301, 303, 307
filter, specifications ........301, 317
fuel pump shut-off ..................251
improving fuel economy ........307
octane rating ...........305, 321–322
quality ......................................305
running out of fuel .........266, 306
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................301
Fuses ..................................252–253
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............303
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................307
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................251
Head restraints .........................145
Headlamps .................................105
aiming ..............................106–107
bulb specifications ..................110
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