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Genuine Ford parts and service
When planning your maintenance services, consider your dealership for
all your vehicle’s needs.
There are a lot of reasons why visiting your dealership for all your
service needs is a great way to help keep your vehicle running great.
Convenience
Many dealerships have extended evening and Saturday hours to make
your service visit more convenient. How’s that for quality service?
Factory-trained technicians
Service technicians participate in extensive factory-sponsored
certification training to help them become experts on the operation of
your vehicle. Ask your dealership about the training and certification
their technicians have received.
Genuine Ford and Motorcraftreplacement parts
Dealerships stock Ford and Motorcraftbranded replacement parts.
These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor Company’s specifications, and
we stand behind them. Parts installed at your dealership carry a
nationwide, 12 month/12,000 mile (20,000 km) parts and labor limited
warranty. Your dealer can give you details.
Value shopping for your vehicle’s maintenance needs
Your dealership recognizes the competitive landscape of maintenance and
light repair automotive services. With factory-trained technicians, and
one-stop service from routine maintenance like oil changes and tire
rotations to repairs like brake service, check out the value your dealers
can offer.
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Owner checks and services
Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed
by the owner or a service technician at the intervals indicated. Service
information and supporting specifications are provided in this owner’s
guide.
Any adverse condition should be brought to the attention of your dealer
or qualified service technician as soon as possible for the proper service
advice. The owner maintenance service checks are generally not covered
by warranties so you may be charged for labor, parts or fluids used.
Engine oil/coolant change intervals
Engine oilAs indicated by the message center: do not
exceed one year or 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
Engine coolant,
initial change6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
(whichever comes first)
Engine coolant, after
initial changeEvery 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km)
Check every month
Engine oil level
Function of all interior and exterior lights
Tires for wear and proper pressure, including spare
Windshield washer fluid level
Check every six months
Battery connections; clean if necessary
Body and door drain holes for obstructions; clean if necessary
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength
Door weatherstrips for wear; lubricate if necessary
Hinges/latches/outside locks for proper operation; lubricate if necessary
Parking brake for proper operation
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation
Washer spray/wiper operation; clean or replace blades as necessary
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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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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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coolant .....................................297
fail-safe cooling .......................301
idle speed control ...................295
lubrication specifications .......324
refill capacities ........................324
service points ..................287–288
starting after a collision .........247
Engine block heater .................210
Engine oil ..................................291
checking and adding ..............291
dipstick ....................................291
filter, specifications ........294, 323
recommendations ...................294
refill capacities ........................324
specifications ..........................324
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................210
F
Fail safe cooling ........................301
Fleet MyKey programming ........93
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....303
Floor mats .............................86–87
Fluid capacities .........................324
Fog lamps ....................................54
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................238
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................222
Fuel ............................................303
calculating fuel
economy ............................21, 310
cap ...........................................306
capacity ...................................324
choosing the right fuel ...........307
detergent in fuel .....................308
filler funnel .............................308filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................303, 306, 310
filter, specifications ........303, 323
fuel pump shut-off switch .....247
improving fuel economy ........310
octane rating ...................307, 327
quality ......................................308
running out of fuel .........264, 308
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................303
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................303, 307
Fuses ..................................247–248
G
Garage door opener ....................79
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............306
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................310
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................246
Headlamps ...................................53
aiming ........................................56
bulb specifications ....................60
daytime running lights .............55
flash to pass ..............................54
high beam .................................54
replacing bulbs .........................60
turning on and off ....................53
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................49
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................46
Hood ..........................................286
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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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Vehicle loading ..........................194
Ventilating your vehicle ...........210
W
Warning lights (see Lights)
.......12
Washer fluid
..............................289
Water, Driving through
.............244Windows
power .........................................71
rear wiper/washer .....................66
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................65
checking and adding fluid .....289
liftgate reservoir .....................289
replacing wiper blades ...290–291
Wrecker towing .........................268
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