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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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Oil Change Service Interval* 123456789101112131415
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• ••••••••••••••
Inspect front axle and U-joints; lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings (4WD vehicles)• ••••••••••••••
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 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)• •••••••
*Oil change service intervals should be completed as indicated by the instrument cluster message center
Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter
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Accessory delay ..........................70
Active Park Assist .....................229
AdvanceTrac ..............................214
Air cleaner filter .......316, 318, 320
Air conditioning
automatic temperature
control system ..........................47
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................44
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................136, 145, 148
and child safety seats ............138
description ..............136, 145, 148
disposal ....................................151
driver airbag ............138, 146, 149
indicator light .........144, 147, 150
operation .................138, 146, 149
passenger airbag .....138, 146, 149
side airbag ...............................145
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................234
Ambient mood/lighting ...............57
Ambulance packages ....................6
AM/FM .........................................26
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................295
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................212–213
Anti-theft system ......................105
Audio system (see Radio) .........26
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................222
fluid, refill capacities ..............321
fluid, specification ..................321Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....34
Auxiliary power point .................69
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........321
refill capacities ........................321
B
Battery .......................................293
acid, treating emergencies .....293
jumping a disabled battery ....263
maintenance-free ....................293
replacement, specifications ...320
servicing ..................................293
Belt-Minder.............................131
Blind spot mirror ......................233
Booster seats .............................165
Brakes ........................................212
anti-lock ...........................212–213
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................213
fluid, checking and adding ....314
fluid, refill capacities ..............321
fluid, specifications .................321
lubricant specifications ..........321
parking ....................................213
shift interlock ..........................221
Bulbs ............................................57
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....321
Car2UHome Automation
System .........................................78
Cargo area shade ........................85
Cargo management system ........85
CD ................................................26
Cell phone use ..............................9
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Octane rating ............................305
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................289
Overdrive ...................................222
P
Parental MyKey programming ...90
Park Assist ................................229
Parking brake ............................213
Parts (see Motorcraft
parts) .........................................320
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................123
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................248
Power door locks ........................95
Power mirrors .............................72
Power point .................................69
Power steering ..........................220
fluid, refill capacity ................321
fluid, specifications .................321
Power Windows ...........................70
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................220
R
Radio ............................................26
Rear-view camera system .........227
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................154
Relays ........................................244
Remote entry system ...............100illuminated entry ....................103
locking/unlocking
doors ................................100–101
opening the trunk ...................101
panic alarm .............................101
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................102
replacing the batteries ...........102
Reverse sensing system ...........225
Roadside assistance ..................242
Roof rack ...............................86–87
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........121, 125–127, 129
Safety Canopy ...........145–146, 148
Safety defects, reporting ..274–275
Safety restraints .......121, 125–127,
129
Belt-Minder...........................131
extension assembly ................130
for adults .........................126–127
for children .............................151
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................123
warning light and
chime ...............................130–131
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................160
Safety seats for children ..........156
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................325
Satellite Radio Information ........40
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............340
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What Maintenance Schedule
Should You Follow? ................336
Seats ..........................................109
child safety seats ....................156
cleaning ...................................282
heated ......................................114
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................103
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................105
Servicing your vehicle ..............284
Setting the clock .........................26
Snowplowing .................................6
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............151
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................320, 324
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............6
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................321
Speed control ..............................73
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......209
Starting your
vehicle ........................206–207, 209
jump starting ..........................263
Steering wheel
controls ......................................75
tilting .........................................64
Stereo
CD-MP3 .....................................26
SYNC..........................................43
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................64Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....187
Tires ...........................171–173, 251
alignment ................................180
care ..........................................176
changing ..................251, 254, 256
checking the pressure ............176
inflating ...................................174
label .........................................186
replacing
..................................177
rotating
....................................180
safety practices
.......................179
sidewall information
...............181
snow tires and chains
............192
spare tire
.........................252, 254
terminology
.............................173
tire grades
...............................172
treadwear
........................172, 176
Towing
.......................................200
recreational towing
.................204
trailer towing
..........................200
wrecker
....................................266
Transmission
.............................222
brake-shift interlock (BSI)
....221
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic)
.............................314
fluid, refill capacities
..............321
lubricant specifications
..........321
Trunk
...........................................86
Turn signal
..................................55
U
Universal garage door opener
....77
USB port
......................................36
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