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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 (Ranger)
Every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid and filter on
5–speed TorqShifttransmission; consult dealer
for requirements.
Replace front wheel bearing grease/grease seal on
2WD vehicles (if non-sealed bearings are used)
Every 105,000 miles
(168,000 km)Change engine coolant
1
Change manual transmission fluid
(except Escape)
Change rear axle fluid (Dana axles)
Replace spark plugs
Inspect accessory drive belt(s)
2
Every 150,000 miles
(240,000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid and filter
(except 5–speed TorqShifttransmission) (filter
not required on 6F35, 6F50, DPS6 and AWF-21
transmissions); consult dealer for requirements.
Change front axle fluid (4WD vehicles)
Change manual transmission fluid (Escape)
Change rear axle fluid on all rear-wheel drive
(RWD) vehicles
Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles)
Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced
within the last 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
Replace front wheel bearings and seals on 2WD
vehicles (if non-sealed bearings are used)
1Initial replacement at 105,000 miles (160,000 km) or 72 months; every
45,000 miles (80,000 km) or 36 months thereafter
2Perform a follow-up inspection at 120,000 miles (192,000 km)
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COOLANT CHANGE RECORD
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.
Engine coolant
❑6 years or 105,000 miles (168,000 km) - change coolant (whichever comes first).❑After initial change - change coolant every 3 years or 45,000 miles (72,000 km).
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ABS (see Brakes) .....................155
AdvanceTrac ..............................158
Air cleaner filter .......255–256, 259
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..............................82–83, 91
and child safety seats ..............85
description ..........................83, 91
disposal ......................................93
driver airbag ..................83, 86, 91
indicator light .....................90, 93
operation .......................83, 86, 91
passenger airbag ...........83, 86, 91
side airbag .................................91
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................233
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................155–156
Anti-theft system ........................59
Audio system (see Radio) ...19, 21
Automatic transmission ............166
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................166
fluid, refill capacities ..............260
fluid, specification ..................260
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....26
Auxiliary power point .................50
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........260
refill capacities ........................260
B
Battery .......................................231
acid, treating emergencies .....231
jumping a disabled battery ....201maintenance-free ....................231
replacement, specifications ...259
servicing ..................................231
Belt-Minder...............................78
Booster seats .............................106
Brakes ........................................155
anti-lock ...........................155–156
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................156
fluid, checking and adding ....251
fluid, refill capacities ..............260
fluid, specifications .................260
lubricant specifications ..........260
parking ....................................157
shift interlock ..........................164
Bulbs ............................................42
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....260
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................191
Child safety seats ........................98
attaching with tether
straps .......................................103
in front seat ..............................98
in rear seat ........................98, 102
LATCH .....................................102
recommendations .....................96
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................106
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............216
instrument panel ....................218
interior .....................................219
plastic parts ............................217
safety belts ..............................219
washing ....................................214
waxing .....................................215
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wheels ......................................215
wiper blades ............................217
Clock adjust
AM/FM .......................................20
AM/FM stereo CD .....................21
Clutch
fluid ..........................................251
operation while driving ..........168
recommended shift speeds ....169
Console ........................................49
Coolant
checking and adding ..............233
refill capacities ................238, 260
specifications ..........................260
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................52
Customer Assistance ................179
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................271, 274
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................210
Getting roadside assistance ...179
Getting the service you
need .........................................206
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................212
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................210
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................39
Dipstick
engine oil .................................227
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................255Driving under special
conditions ..................168, 173, 176
sand .........................................175
snow and ice ...........................177
through water .................175, 178
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................201
Emergency Flashers .................180
Emission control system ..........247
Engine ........................................265
cleaning ...................................216
coolant .....................................233
idle speed control ...................231
lubrication specifications .......260
refill capacities ........................260
service points ..................224–225
starting after a collision .........180
Engine block heater .................153
Engine oil ..................................227
checking and adding ..............227
dipstick ....................................227
filter, specifications ........229, 259
recommendations ...................229
refill capacities ........................260
specifications ..........................260
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................153
F
Floor mats ...................................54
Fluid capacities .........................260
Fog lamps ....................................38
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......171
driving off road .......................172
electronic shift ........................171
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