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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.
Multi-point inspection – Recommended each visit
Accessory drive belt(s) Half-shaft dust boots (if equipped)
Battery performance Horn operation
Clutch operation (if equipped) Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Engine air filter Suspension component for leaks or
damage
Exhaust system Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps and hazard
warning system operationTires for wear and proper pressure,
including spare
Fluid levels*; fill if necessary Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks Washer spray and wiper operation
*Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, manual and automatic transmission
(with an underhood dipstick), power steering (if equipped) and
window washer
Be sure to ask your 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!
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Normal Scheduled Maintenance
At every oil change
interval as indicated
by the message
centerChange engine oil and filter
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread
depth
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 cabin air filter (if equipped)
Inspect engine cooling system strength and hoses
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
Inspect rear axle and U-joints; lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings (AWD vehicles)
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 wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag
Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter
change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter
Do not exceed one year or 10,000 miles (16,000 km) between
service intervals
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EXCEPTIONS
There are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule. They are listed
below:
Normal vehicle axle maintenance:Rear axles and power take-off
(PTO) units with synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks equipped with
Ford-design axles are lubricated for life; do not check or change fluid
unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the assembly has been
submerged in water. During long periods of trailer towing with outside
temperatures above 70°F (21°C) and at wide-open throttle for long
periods above 45 mph (72 km/h), non-synthetic rear axle fluids should
be changed every 3,000 miles (4,800 km) or three months, whichever
comes first. This interval can be waived if the axle is filled with 75W140
synthetic gear fluid 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 toMaintenance product specifications and capacitiesin
theMaintenance and Specificationschapter for details).
Police/Taxi/Livery vehicle axle maintenance:Change rear axle fluid
every 100,000 miles (160,000 km). Rear axle fluid change may be waived if
the axle was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting Ford
specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number FITZ-19580-B or equivalent. Add
four ounces (118 mL) of additive friction modifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A) or
equivalent for complete refill of Traction-Lok rear axles. The axle fluid
should be changed anytime the axle has been submerged in water
California fuel filter replacement:If the vehicle is registered in
California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance 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 intervals
and to record all vehicle service.
Class A Motorhome:Change brake fluid every two years.
Hot climate oil change intervals:If operating conditions are normal
and you drive your vehicle under typical, everyday conditionsandyou
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 (4,800 km) if the owner is
using oils defined by the American Petroleum Institute (API)
performance category of API SK or earlier (for example SJ, etc).
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A
Accessory delay ..........................72
Active Park Assist .....................232
AdvanceTrac ..............................215
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................138, 147, 150
and child safety seats ............140
description ..............138, 147, 150
disposal ....................................153
driver airbag ............140, 148, 151
indicator light .........146, 149, 153
operation .................140, 148, 151
passenger airbag .....140, 148, 151
side airbag ...............................147
Air cleaner filter .......319, 321, 323
Air conditioning
automatic temperature
control system ..........................49
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................46
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................238
Ambient mood/lighting ...............59
Ambulance packages ....................6
AM/FM .........................................28
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................297
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................213
Anti-theft system ......................108
Audio system (see Radio) .........28
Automatic transmission ............224
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................224
fluid, refill capacities ..............324
fluid, specification ..................324Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....37
Auxiliary power point .................70
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........324
refill capacities ........................324
B
Battery .......................................295
acid, treating emergencies .....295
jumping a disabled battery ....265
maintenance-free ....................295
replacement, specifications ...323
servicing ..................................295
Belt-Minder.............................134
Blind spot mirror ......................237
Booster seats .............................168
Brakes ................................212–213
anti-lock ...................................213
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................213
fluid, checking and adding ....316
fluid, refill capacities ..............324
fluid, specifications .................324
lubricant specifications ..........324
parking ....................................214
shift interlock ..........................222
Bulbs ............................................59
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....324
Car2UHome Automation
System .........................................79
Cargo area shade ........................88
Cargo management system ........88
CD ................................................28
Cell phone use ..............................9
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I
Ignition ...............................206, 327
Illuminated visor mirror .............67
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................158
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................315
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................282
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................55
J
Jack ............................................254
positioning ...............................254
storage .....................................254
Jump-starting your vehicle ......265
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .............................98, 100
keypad .....................................106
locking and unlocking doors ..108
programming entry code .......106
Keys .....................................92, 110
positions of the ignition .........206
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................60
daytime running light ...............55
fog lamps ...................................54
headlamps .................................53
headlamps, flash to pass ..........54instrument panel, dimming .....55
interior lamps .....................57–58
replacing bulbs .........................60
LATCH anchors .........................162
Liftgate ................................87, 104
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........213
Loading instructions .................200
Load limits .................................194
Locks
autolock .............................98, 100
childproof ................................102
doors ..........................................98
Lubricant specifications ...........324
Luggage rack ...............................89
Lug nuts ....................................264
Lumbar support, seats .....115–116
M
Manual transmission .................226
fluid capacities ........................324
fluid, checking and adding ....319
lubricant specifications ..........324
reverse .....................................227
Message center ...........................20
english/metric button ...............24
system check button ................24
warning messages .....................24
Mirrors ...................................72–73
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................72
fold away ...................................73
heated ........................................74
side view mirrors (power) .......73
Moon roof ....................................78
Motorcraftparts ..............284, 323
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MyKey ..........................................93
N
Navigation system .......................45
O
Octane rating ............................307
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................291
Overdrive ...................................224
P
Parental MyKey programming ...93
Park Assist ................................232
Parking brake ............................214
Parts (see Motorcraftparts)...323
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................126
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................251
Power door locks ........................98
Power mirrors .............................73
Power point .................................70
Power steering ..........................221
Power Windows ...........................71
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................222
R
Radio ............................................28
Rear-view camera system .........230
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................156Relays ........................................247
Remote entry system .......102–103
illuminated entry ....................106
locking/unlocking
doors ................................103–104
opening the trunk ...................104
panic alarm .............................104
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................105
replacing the batteries ...........105
Reverse sensing system ...........228
Roadside assistance ..................245
Roof rack ...............................89–90
S
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ....128–130,
132
Safety Canopy ...................148, 150
Safety defects, reporting ..........277
Safety restraints ........128–130, 132
Belt-Minder...........................134
extension assembly ................133
for adults .........................129–130
for children .............................154
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................126
warning light and chime ........133
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................162
Safety seats for children ..........158
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................328
Satellite Radio Information ........42
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............342
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Seats ..........................................112
child safety seats ....................158
heated ......................................117
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................106
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................108
Servicing your vehicle ..............285
Setting the clock .........................28
Snowplowing .................................6
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............153
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................323, 327
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............6
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................324
Speed control ..............................74
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......209
Starting your
vehicle ........................206–207, 209
jump starting ..........................265
Steering wheel
controls ......................................76
tilting .........................................66
Stereo
CD-MP3 .....................................28
SYNC..........................................45
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................66
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....189
Tires ...........................174–176, 254alignment ................................183
care ..........................................179
changing ..................254, 257, 259
checking the pressure ............179
inflating ...................................177
label .........................................188
replacing ..................................180
rotating ....................................183
safety practices .......................182
sidewall information ...............184
snow tires and chains ............193
spare tire .........................255, 257
terminology .............................176
tire grades ...............................175
treadwear ........................175, 179
Towing .......................................201
recreational towing .................204
trailer towing ..........................201
wrecker ....................................268
Transmission
automatic operation ...............224
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....222
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................316
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .........................316, 319
fluid, refill capacities ..............324
lubricant specifications ..........324
manual operation ....................226
Trunk ...........................................89
Turn signal ..................................57
U
Universal garage door opener ....79
USB port ......................................39
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................328
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