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.
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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Accessory delay ..........................77
AdvanceTrac ..............................207
Air cleaner filter .......309–310, 314
Air conditioning
automatic temperature
control system ....................46, 49
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................140, 149, 152
and child safety seats ............142
description ..............140, 149, 152
disposal ....................................155
driver airbag ....140, 142, 150, 153
indicator light .........148, 151, 155
operation .........140, 142, 150, 153
passenger airbag ............140, 142,
150, 153
side airbag ...............................149
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................230
Ambient mood/lighting ...............59
AM/FM .........................................28
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................286
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................205–206
Anti-theft system ..............108, 112
arming the system ..................112
disarming a triggered
system .....................................113
triggering .................................113
Audio system
6-CD in dash .............................28
Single CD ..................................28
Audio system (see Radio) .........28Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................213, 215
fluid, adding ............................309
fluid, checking ........................309
fluid, refill capacities ..............315
fluid, specification ..................315
Selectshift (SST) ....................216
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....35
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........315
B
Battery .......................................284
acid, treating emergencies .....284
jumping a disabled battery ....253
maintenance-free ....................284
replacement, specifications ...314
servicing ..................................284
Belt-Minder.............................135
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................224
Blind spot mirror ......................223
Booster seats .............................169
Brakes ........................................205
anti-lock ...........................205–206
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................206
fluid, checking and adding ....306
fluid, refill capacities ..............315
fluid, specifications .................315
lubricant specifications ..........315
parking ....................................206
shift interlock ..........................212
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................59
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Capacities for refilling fluids ....315
Car2UHome Automation
System .........................................84
CD ................................................28
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................246
Child safety seats ......................160
attaching with
tether straps ...........................167
in front seat ............................161
in rear seat ..............................161
LATCH .....................................164
recommendations ...................158
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................169
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............268
instrument panel ....................270
interior .....................................271
plastic parts ............................269
washing ....................................266
waxing .....................................267
wheels ......................................267
wiper blades ............................270
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......46, 49
Clutch
fluid ..........................................306
operation while driving ..........217
recommended shift speeds ....217
Compass, electronic ....................71
calibration .................................72
set zone adjustment .................72
Console ........................................73
overhead ..............................70–71Controls
power seat ...............................117
steering column ........................81
Coolant
checking and adding ..............286
refill capacities ................290, 315
specifications ..........................315
Cross Traffic Alert ....................224
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................79
Cupholder(s) .............................125
Customer Assistance ................237
Ford Extended
Service Plan ....................324, 327
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................262
Getting roadside assistance ...237
Getting the service
you need .................................258
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................264
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................262
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................56
Defrost
windshield .................................49
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................307
engine oil .................................280
Driving under special
conditions ..................216, 231, 233
sand .........................................232
snow and ice ...........................234
through water .................233, 236
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turning on and off ....................54
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................46, 49
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................44
Hood ..........................................276
I
Ignition ...............................200, 318
Illuminated visor mirror .............70
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................160
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................305
Instrument panel ........................74
cleaning ...................................270
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................56
J
Jack ............................................246
positioning ...............................246
storage .....................................246
Jump-starting your vehicle ......253
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................97
keypad .....................................107
locking and unlocking
doors ........................................108
programming entry code .......107
Keys .....................................91, 110
positions of the ignition .........200L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................54
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................60
daytime running light ...............56
fog lamps ...................................55
headlamps .................................54
headlamps, flash to pass ..........56
instrument panel, dimming .....56
interior lamps .....................58, 61
replacing bulbs .........................61
LATCH anchors .........................164
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........206
Load limits .................................193
Locks
autolock .....................................97
childproof ................................100
doors ..........................................96
Lubricant specifications ...........315
Lug nuts ....................................252
Lumbar support, seats .....117, 119
M
Manual transmission .................217
fluid capacities ........................315
lubricant specifications ..........315
reverse .....................................218
Message center ...........................19
english/metric button ...............23
system check button ................23
warning messages .....................23
Mirrors ...................................77–78
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................77
heated ........................................78
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