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Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy
commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery
As required– Change engine oil and replace oil filter as indicated by
message center and perform services as listed in the
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart (except Fiesta).
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped).
– Replace engine air filter.
Every 300 hours of engine
operation*– Change engine oil and replace oil filter (Fiesta).
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid (except Fiesta and
vehicles equipped with a 6R80 transmission).
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)– Replace spark plugs.
* Engine hour meter installation is recommended for these operating
conditions.
Perform the services noted in the preceding table at the specified
time/mileage (km) period either within 3,000 miles (5,000 km) of the
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing in the message center or
when the time/mileage (km) reading indicates service is due.
Example #1:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at
28,751 miles (46,270 km); perform the 30,000 mile (48,000 km)
automatic transmission fluid replacement.
Example #2:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message hasnotcome on
but the odometer reads 30,000 miles (48,000 km); perform the engine air
filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ was reset at
25,000 miles [40,000 km].)
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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)– Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
– Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
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 (except Fiesta and
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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recommendations ...................161
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................172
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............287
instrument panel ....................289
interior .....................................290
plastic parts ............................288
safety belts ..............................290
washing ....................................286
waxing .....................................286
wheels ......................................287
wiper blades ............................288
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............36
Collision Warning System .........236
Console ........................................62
overhead ....................................61
Controls
power seat ...............................119
steering column ........................77
Convertible
cleaning ...................................289
Coolant
checking and adding ..............304
refill capacities ................307, 329
specifications ..........................329
Cross Traffic Alert ....................240
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................67
Cupholder(s) .............................127
Customer Assistance ................254
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................337, 340
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................282
Getting roadside assistance ...254Getting the service you
need .........................................278
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................284
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................282
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................46
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................322
engine oil .................................298
Driving under special
conditions ..................229, 248, 251
sand .........................................249
snow and ice ...........................251
through water .................250, 253
E
Electronic message center .........18
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................272
running out of fuel .........272, 314
Emission control system ..........318
Engine ........................................332
cleaning ...................................287
coolant .....................................304
fail-safe cooling .......................308
idle speed control ...................301
lubrication specifications .......329
refill capacities ........................329
service points ..................296–297
Engine block heater .................214
Engine oil ..................................298
checking and adding ..............298
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