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Miles (x 1,000)* 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75
Kilometers (x 1,000)* 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Months* 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60
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• •••••••••
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 concentration and hoses•••••
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields•••••
Inspect front axle and U-joints; lubricate if equipped
with grease fittings (4WD 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•••••
Torque rear U-bolts (Transit Connect)•••••
Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped)•••••
* Whichever comes first
**If equipped with dual rear wheels, rotate front wheels when specified, rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted
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Miles (x 1,000)* 82.5 90 97.5 105 112.5 120 127.5 135 142.5 150
Kilometers (x 1,000)* 132 144 156 168 180 192 204 216 228 240
Months* 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120
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• •••••••••
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 concentration and hoses•••••
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields•••••
Inspect front axle and U-joints; lubricate if equipped
with grease fittings (4WD 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•••••
Torque rear U-bolts (Transit Connect)•••••
Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped)•••••
* Whichever comes first
**If equipped with dual rear wheels, rotate front wheels when specified, rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted
Scheduled Maintenance
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Child safety seats ......................184
in front seat ............................185
in rear seat ..............................185
LATCH .....................................188
recommendations ...................182
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................195
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............316
instrument panel ....................317
interior .............................318–319
plastic parts ............................316
washing ....................................314
waxing .....................................315
wheels ......................................315
wiper blades ............................317
Clock ............................................40
Compass, electronic ....................22
calibration .................................22
set zone adjustment ...........22, 34
Console ........................................84
overhead ..............................83–84
Controls
power seat ...............................141
steering column ........................96
Coolant
checking and adding ..............332
refill capacities ................335, 358
specifications ..........................358
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................94
Customer Assistance ................279
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................369, 372
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................310
Getting roadside assistance ...279
Getting the service you
need .........................................306Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................312
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................310
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................70
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................352
engine oil .................................327
Driving under special
conditions ..................259, 272, 275
sand .........................................274
snow and ice ...........................276
through water .................274, 278
E
Electronic message center ...19, 28
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................300
running out of fuel .........299, 343
Emission control system ..........348
Engine ................................363–364
cleaning ...................................316
coolant .....................................332
fail-safe cooling .......................336
idle speed control ...................330
lubrication specifications .......358
refill capacities ........................358
service points ..........................324
starting after a collision .........281
Engine block heater .................241
Engine oil ..................................327
checking and adding ..............327
dipstick ....................................327
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filter, specifications ........329, 357
recommendations ...................329
refill capacities ........................358
specifications ..........................358
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................240
F
Fail safe cooling ........................336
Fleet MyKey programming ......113
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....338
Floor mats .........................104–105
Fluid capacities .........................358
Fog lamps ....................................69
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......267
control trac .............................267
description ..............................268
driving off road .......................270
indicator light .........................267
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................253
Fuel ............................................338
calculating fuel
economy ......................22, 30, 345
cap ...........................................340
capacity ...................................358
choosing the right fuel ...........342
detergent in fuel .....................343
filler funnel .............................343
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................338, 340, 345
filter, specifications ........337, 357
fuel pump shut-off switch .....281
improving fuel economy ........345
octane rating ...........342, 363–364
quality ......................................343
running out of fuel .........299, 343safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................338
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................338, 342
Fuses ..................................282–283
G
Garage door opener ....................98
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............340
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................345
Gauges .........................................18
H
Hazard flashers .........................280
Headlamps ...................................69
aiming ........................................71
autolamp system .......................69
bulb specifications ....................75
daytime running lights .............70
flash to pass ..............................70
high beam .................................70
replacing bulbs .........................76
turning on and off ....................69
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................58–59
Hood ..........................................323
I
Ignition .......................236, 363–364
Illuminated visor mirror .............82
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................184
Index
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