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Check every six months
Battery connections; clean if necessary
Body and door drain holes for obstructions; clean if necessary
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength
Door weatherstrips for wear; lubricate if necessary
Hinges/latches/outside locks for proper operation; lubricate if necessary
Parking brake for proper operation
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation
Washer spray/wiper operation; clean or replace blades as necessary
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.
Multi-point inspection – Recommended each visit
Accessory drive belt(s) Half-shaft dust boots (if equipped)
Battery performance Horn operation
Clutch operation (if equipped) Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Engine air filter Suspension components for leaks and
damage
Exhaust system Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps and hazard
warning system operationTires for wear and proper pressure,
including spare
Fluid levels*; fill if necessary Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks Washer spray and wiper operation
*Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, manual and automatic transmission
(with an underhood dipstick), power steering (if equipped) and
window washer
Be sure to ask your 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
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Miles (x 1,000) 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
Kilometers (x 1,000) 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180
Change engine oil and filter• ••••••••••••••
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread
depth• ••••••••••••••
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag• ••••••••••••••
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)• ••••••••••••••
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if
equipped with dipstick); consult dealer for
requirements• ••••••••••••••
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake
linings, hoses and parking brake• ••••••••••••••
Inspect engine cooling system and
motor/electronics cooling system for strength,
and hoses• ••••••••••••••
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields• ••••••••••••••
Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped)• ••••••••••••••
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension,
tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints; lubricate 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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Accessory delay ..........................96
AdvanceTrac ..............................224
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................156, 165, 168
and child safety seats ............158
description ..............156, 165, 168
disposal ....................................171
driver airbag ....156, 158, 166, 169
indicator light .........165, 167, 170
operation .........156, 158, 166, 169
passenger
airbag ...............156, 158, 166, 169
side airbag ...............................165
Air cleaner filter ...............307, 310
Air conditioning
automatic temperature
control system ....................68, 71
Ambient mood/lighting ...............82
AM/FM .........................................51
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................222
Anti-theft system ..............127, 131
arming the system ..................131
disarming a triggered
system .....................................132
triggering .................................132
Audio system
6-CD in dash .............................51
Single CD ..................................51
Audio system (see Radio) .........51
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................307
fluid, checking ........................307
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................231fluid, refill capacities ..............311
fluid, specification ..................311
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....59
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........311
refill capacities ........................311
B
Battery .......................................288
acid, treating emergencies .....288
jumping a disabled battery ....261
maintenance-free ....................288
replacement, specifications ...310
servicing ..................................288
Belt-Minder.............................151
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................237
Blind spot mirror ......................236
Booster seats .............................185
Brakes ........................................221
anti-lock ...................................222
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................222
fluid, checking and adding ....307
fluid, refill capacities ..............311
fluid, specifications .................311
lubricant specifications ..........311
parking ....................................223
shift interlock ..........................229
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................82
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....311
Car2UHome Automation
System .......................................103
CD ................................................51
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Jack ............................................254
positioning ...............................254
storage .....................................254
Jump-starting your vehicle ......261
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................116
keypad .....................................126
locking and unlocking doors ..127
programming entry code .......126
Keys ...................................110, 129
positions of the ignition .........217
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................77
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................83
daytime running light ...............79
fog lamps ...................................78
headlamps .................................77
headlamps, flash to pass ..........79
instrument panel, dimming .....79
interior lamps .....................81, 84
replacing bulbs .........................84
LATCH anchors .........................180
Lights, warning and indicator ....18
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........222
Load limits .................................209
Locks
autolock ...................................116
childproof ................................119
doors ........................................115
Lubricant specifications ...........311
Lug nuts ....................................260Lumbar support, seats .............137
M
Message center ...........................36
system check button ................45
warning messages .....................46
Mirrors ...................................96–97
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................96
heated ........................................97
side view mirrors (power) .......97
Moon roof ..................................101
Motorcraftparts ..............281, 310
MyKey ........................................110
N
Navigation system .......................67
O
Octane rating ............................299
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................286
P
Parental MyKey
programming .............................110
Parking brake ............................223
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........310
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................143
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................250
Power door locks ......................115
Power mirrors .............................97
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Steering
speed sensitive .......................229
Steering wheel
controls ....................................100
tilting .........................................88
Stereo
CD-MP3 .....................................51
SYNC..........................................67
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................88
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....204
Tires ...........................189–190, 254
alignment ................................197
care ..........................................193
changing ..................................254
checking the pressure ............193
inflating ...................................191
label .........................................203
replacing ..................................195
rotating ....................................197
safety practices .......................196
sidewall information ...............198
snow tires and chains ............209
spare tire .................................255
terminology .............................190
tire grades ...............................190
treadwear ........................189, 194
Towing .......................................215
recreational towing .................215
trailer towing ..........................215
wrecker ....................................264
Transmission .............................231brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....229
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................307
fluid, refill capacities ..............311
lubricant specifications ..........311
Trunk .........................................119
remote release ................109, 123
Turn signal ..................................81
U
Universal garage door opener ..102
USB port ......................................61
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................314
Vehicle loading ..........................209
Ventilating your vehicle ...........220
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......18
Washer fluid ..............................285
Water, Driving through .............243
Windows
opening using remote
entry system .....................95, 122
power .........................................94
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................87
checking and adding fluid .....285
replacing wiper blades ...........285
Wrecker towing .........................264
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