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 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 (not required on
Fiesta or vehicles equipped with a 6R80 transmission).
Every 50,000 miles (80,000 km)– Change manual transmission fluid.
Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ 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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Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............397
What Maintenance Schedule
Should You Follow? ................393
Seats ..........................................143
child safety seats ....................199
cleaning ...................................333
climate control ..........................74
easy access/easyout feature ..152
front seats ...............................146
heated ........................71, 150, 159
memory seat ...................132, 150
second row seats ............154, 157
third row seats ........157, 160–161
Second-row power fold seat ....157
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................135
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................137
Servicing your vehicle ..............336
Setting the clock .........................29
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............194
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........300
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................377, 381
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................378
Speed control ............................104
Starting your vehicle ........250–252
jump starting ..........................315
Steering wheel
controls ....................................106
tilting .........................................92
Stereo
6-CD in dash .............................28CD-MP3 .....................................28
SYNC..........................................67
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Temporary mobility kit .............305
Third-row power fold seat .......163
Tilt steering wheel ......................92
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....231
Tires ...........................216–217, 298
alignment ................................224
care ..........................................220
changing ..................298, 300–301
checking the pressure ............220
inflating ...................................218
label .........................................230
replacing ..................................222
rotating ....................................224
safety practices .......................223
sidewall information ...............226
snow tires and chains ............236
spare tire .................................298
Temporary mobility kit ..........305
terminology .............................217
tire grades ...............................217
treadwear ........................216, 221
Towing .......................................244
recreational towing .................249
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............247
trailer towing ..........................244
wrecker ....................................318
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................247
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............378
lubricant specifications ..........378
Transmission .............................266
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....265
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