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Engine drivebelt routing
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Safety Compliance Certification Label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Safety Compliance
Certification Label be affixed to a
vehicle and prescribe where the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label may be located. The Safety
Compliance Certification Label is
located on the structure (B-Pillar)
by the trailing edge of the driver’s
door or the edge of the driver’s
door.
Maintenance and Specifications
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Ford ESP Can Quickly Pay for Itself
One service bill – the cost of parts and labor – can easily exceed the
price of your Ford ESP Service Contract. With Ford ESP, you minimize
your risk for unexpected repair bills and rising repair costs.
Avoid the rising cost of properly maintaining your vehicle!
Ford ESP also offers a Premium Maintenance Plan that covers items that
routinely wear out.
The coverage is prepaid, so you never have to worry about affording
your vehicle maintenance. It covers regular checkups, routine
inspections, preventive care and replacement of items that require
periodic attention fornormal “wear”:
•Wiper blades•Brake pads and linings
•Spark plugs
(except California)•Shock absorbers
•Clutch disc•Belts and hoses
Contact your selling Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership today so they
can customize a Ford Extended Service Plan that fits your driving
lifestyle and budget.
Interest free finance options available
Take advantage of our installment payment plan, just a 10% down
payment will provide you with an affordable no interest, no-fee payment
opportunity.
Ford Extended Service Plan
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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!
Multi-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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Every 15,000 miles
(24,000 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
Replace fuel filter (Crown Victoria, Grand
Marquis and Town Car)
Every 105,000 miles
(168,000 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, DPS6 and
AWF-21 transmissions); consult dealer for
requirements.
Change manual transmission fluid
Change rear axle fluid (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 105,000 miles (160,000 km) or 72 months; every
45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 36 months thereafter
2Perform a follow-up inspection at 120,000 miles (192,000 km)
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A
AdvanceTrac ..............................178
Air cleaner filter ...............255, 258
Air conditioning
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................42
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................110–111, 119, 121
and child safety seats ............112
description ..............111, 119, 121
disposal ....................................125
driver airbag ............112, 120, 122
indicator light .................118, 124
operation .................112, 120, 122
passenger airbag .....112, 120, 122
side airbag ...............................119
Ambient mood/lighting ...............50
AM/FM .........................................25
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................235
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................177
Anti-theft system ..................83, 86
arming the system ....................86
disarming a triggered
system .......................................87
triggering ...................................87
Audio system (see Radio) .........25
Automatic transmission ............184
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................184
fluid, adding ............................252
fluid, checking ........................252
fluid, refill capacities ..............259
fluid, specification ..................259
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....33
Auxiliary power point .................59Axle
refill capacities ........................259
B
Battery .......................................233
acid, treating emergencies .....233
jumping a disabled battery ....206
maintenance-free ....................233
replacement, specifications ...258
servicing ..................................233
Belt-Minder.............................106
Booster seats .............................140
Brakes ................................176–177
anti-lock ...................................177
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................177
fluid, checking and adding ....252
fluid, refill capacities ..............259
fluid, specifications .................259
lubricant specifications ..........259
parking ....................................178
shift interlock ..........................183
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................50
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....259
CD ................................................25
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................199
Child safety seats ......................129
attaching with tether
straps .......................................138
in front seat ....................129, 133
in rear seat ......................129, 133
LATCH .....................................135
recommendations ...................127
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Radio ............................................25
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................127
Relays ........................................192
Remote entry system .................79
illuminated entry ................82–83
locking/unlocking doors .....79–80
opening the trunk .....................80
panic alarm ...............................80
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................81
replacing the batteries .............81
Roadside assistance ..................190
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ......95, 99–101, 103–104
Safety Canopy ...........................119
Safety defects, reporting ..........218
Safety restraints ...........95, 99–101,
103–105
Belt-Minder...........................106
extension assembly ................105
for adults .................100–101, 103
for children .............................125
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................97
warning light and
chime ...............................105–106
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................135
Safety seats for children ..........129
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................263
Satellite Radio .............................25Satellite Radio Information ........38
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............279
What Maintenance Schedule
Should You Follow? ................275
Seats ............................................88
child safety seats ....................129
cleaning ...................................224
heated ........................................93
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................83
Servicing your vehicle ..............227
Setting the clock .........................25
Side air curtain .........................121
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............124
Spark plugs,
specifications .............258, 262–263
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................259
Speed control ..............................62
Starting your
vehicle ........................171–172, 174
jump starting ..........................206
Steering wheel
controls ......................................64
tilting .........................................57
Stereo
CD-MP3 .....................................25
SYNC..........................................41
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................57
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....159
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