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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-Sharan 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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attaching with tether straps ..161
in front seat ............................156
in rear seat ..............................156
LATCH .....................................159
recommendations ...................153
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................166
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............265
instrument panel ....................268
interior .....................................269
plastic parts ............................267
washing ....................................264
waxing .....................................265
wheels ......................................265
wiper blades ............................267
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......48, 51
Clock adjust
AM/FM .......................................29
Clutch
fluid ..........................................302
operation while driving ..........218
recommended shift speeds ....219
Compass, electronic ....................71
calibration .................................72
set zone adjustment .................72
Console ........................................73
Controls
power seat ...............................120
steering column ........................80
Convertible ..................................88
cleaning ...................................268
installation of the boot .............90
lowering the convertible top ...88
raising the convertible top ......91
Coolant
checking and adding ..............284
refill capacities ................287, 308specifications ..........................308
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................78
Customer Assistance ................226
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................317, 320
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................260
Getting roadside assistance ...226
Getting the service you
need .........................................256
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................262
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................260
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................58
Defrost
rear window and rearview
mirrors .......................................51
windshield .................................51
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................302
engine oil .................................278
Driving under special
conditions ..................................218
through water .........................225
E
Electronic message center .........19
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................251
running out of fuel .........251, 294
Emission control system ..........299
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Engine ........................................311
cleaning ...................................265
coolant .....................................284
fail-safe cooling .......................288
idle speed control ...................281
lubrication specifications .......308
refill capacities ........................308
service points ..................275–276
Engine block heater .................206
Engine oil ..................................278
checking and adding ..............278
dipstick ....................................278
filter, specifications ........280, 307
recommendations ...................280
refill capacities ........................308
specifications ..........................308
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................205
F
Fail safe cooling ........................288
Fleet MyKey programming ........95
Floor mats .............................87–88
Fluid capacities .........................308
Fog lamps ....................................57
Fuel ............................................290
calculating fuel
economy ............................21, 296
cap ...........................................292
capacity ...................................308
choosing the right fuel ...........293
detergent in fuel .....................294
filler funnel .............................294
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................290, 292, 296
filter, specifications ........289, 307
fuel pump shut-off ..................227
improving fuel economy ........296octane rating ...........293–294, 311
quality ......................................294
running out of fuel .........251, 294
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................290
Fuses ..................................228–229
G
Garage door opener ....................81
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............292
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................296
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................227
Head restraints .........................123
Headlamps ...................................56
aiming ........................................59
autolamp system .......................56
bulb specifications ....................62
daytime running lights .............58
flash to pass ..............................58
high beam .................................58
replacing bulbs .........................63
turning on and off ....................56
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................48, 51
Hood ..........................................274
I
Ignition ...............................202, 311
Illuminated visor mirror .............70
Infant seats (see Safety seats)..155
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Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................301
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................268
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................59
J
Jack ............................................235
positioning ...............................235
storage .....................................235
Jump-starting your vehicle ......251
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...........................101–102
Keys .....................................94, 111
positions of the ignition .........202
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................56
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................62
daytime running light ...............58
fog lamps ...................................57
headlamps .................................56
headlamps, flash to pass ..........58
instrument panel, dimming .....59
interior lamps .....................61, 63
replacing bulbs .........................63
LATCH anchors .........................159
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........208Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................214
Load limits .................................192
Locks ..........................................100
autolock ...........................101–102
doors ........................................100
Lubricant specifications ...........308
Lug nuts ....................................250
Lumbar support, seats .............122
M
Manual transmission .................218
fluid capacities ........................308
lubricant specifications ..........308
reverse .....................................220
Message center ...........................19
display color ..............................24
english/metric button ...............24
MyColor display ........................24
system check button ................24
warning messages .....................24
Mirrors ...................................77–78
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................77
heated ........................................51
side view mirrors (power) .......78
Motorcraft
parts ..............272, 307
MyKey ..........................................95
N
Navigation system .......................47
O
Octane rating ....................293–294
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................278
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