2012 FORD FIESTA engine

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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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 AND LOG
Your vehicle is equipped with a oil minder system that indicates when
the engine oil should be changed under normal operating conditions.
This means you won’t have to remember to change the oil on a
mileage-based schedule; the vehicle lets you know when an oil change is
due by displaying ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE NEXT SERVICE or OIL
CHANGE REQUIRED in the message center.
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
Every 10,000 miles
(16,000 km) or
12 monthsChange 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
(non-hybrid vehicles)
Inspect engine cooling system and
motor/electronics cooling system strength and
hoses (hybrid vehicles)
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped)
Inspect rear axle and U-joints; lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings (AWD vehicles)
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 oil minder system 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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Additional maintenance items
1
Miles (x 1,000) 20 30 40 60 80 90 100 120 140 150
Kilometers (x 1,000) 32 48 64 96 128 144 160 192 225 240
Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)• ••• •••
Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped)•• • • •
Replace engine air filter (except Fusion Hybrid and MKZ Hybrid)
2
•• • • •
Change engine coolant
3
•
Change motor/electronics coolant (hybrid vehicles only)
3
•
Replace spark plugs•
Inspect accessory drive belt(s)••
Change rear axle fluid (AWD vehicles)•
Change transmission fluid (Fiesta)•
Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced within the last
100,000 miles (160,000 km)•
Replace timing belt if not replaced within the last 150,000 miles
(240,000 km) or 10 years (Fiesta);failure to replace belt can cause
internal engine damage•
1Additional maintenance items can be performed within 3,000 miles (4,800 km) of the last oil change. Do not exceed
the designated distance for the interval.2Fusion Hybrid and MKZ Hybrid vehicles have an engine air filter that does not normally require replacement. Refer to
Air filterin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter for more information.3Initial replacement at 6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km), then every 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km)
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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
If you operate your vehicleprimarilyin any of the following conditions,
you need to perform additional maintenance as indicated. If you
occasionallyoperate your vehicle under any of these conditions, it is
not necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership service advisor or technician.
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by
message center and perform services listed in
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredInspect and lubricate U-joints
See axle maintenance items underExceptions
Reset your oil life monitor system after each engine oil and filter
change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter
Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as
in heavy commercial use (i.e. delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by
message center and perform services listed in
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart (except
Fiesta)
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Replace engine air filter (except Fusion Hybrid
and MKZ Hybrid)
1
Every 300 hours of
engine operation2Change engine oil and filter (Fiesta)
Every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km)Replace spark plugs
1Fusion Hybrid and MKZ Hybrid vehicles have an engine air filter that
does not normally require replacement. Refer toAir filterin the
Maintenance and Specificationschapter for more information.
2Engine hour meter installation is recommended for these conditions
Reset your oil life monitor system after each engine oil and filter
change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter
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Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Replace engine air filter (except Fusion Hybrid
and MKZ Hybrid)*
Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km)Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth
Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or
6 monthsChange engine oil and filter
* Fusion Hybrid and MKZ Hybrid vehicles have an engine air filter that
does not normally require replacement. Refer toAir filterin the
Maintenance and Specificationschapter for more information.
Reset your oil life monitor system after each engine oil and filter
change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter
Exclusive use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles only)
Every oil change If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full
with regular unleaded fuel
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using oils defined by the American Petroleum Institute (API)
performance category of API SK or earlier (for example SJ, etc.)
Edge/MKX AWD only – vehicles operating off-road in sand during high
ambient temperatures must replace the AWD PTU (All-wheel drive
Power Transfer Unit) lube every 20,000 miles (32,000 km).
Engine air filter & cabin air filter replacement:Engine air filter and
cabin air filter life is dependent on exposure to dusty and dirty
conditions. Vehicles operated in these conditions will require frequent
inspection and replacement of the engine air filter and cabin air filter.
ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD
Initial change 6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
(whichever comes first)
After initial change Every 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km)
Engine coolant change log
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911 Assist™ ................................68
A
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call ...............51
Accessing your media menu
features ........................................79
Accessing your phone menu
features ........................................55
Active call menu options ...........51
Advanced menu options .......63, 85
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) ................................63
AdvanceTrac ..............................240
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................168, 177, 180
and child safety seats ............170
description ..............168, 177, 180
disposal ....................................183
driver airbag ............170, 178, 181
indicator light .................177, 183
operation .................170, 178, 181
passenger airbag .....170, 178, 181
side airbag ...............................177
Air cleaner filter .......317–318, 320
Ambient mood/lighting .............108
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................299
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................238
Anti-theft system ..............143, 145
arming the system ..........144–145disarming a triggered
system .....................................145
triggering .................................145
AppLink™ ...................................73
Armrests ....................................150
Audio system (see Radio) ...23, 28
Automatic transmission ............246
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................246
fluid, adding ............................316
fluid, checking ........................316
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....33
Auxiliary power point ...............120
B
Battery .......................................297
acid, treating emergencies .....297
jumping a disabled battery ....271
maintenance-free ....................297
replacement, specifications ...320
servicing ..................................297
Belt-Minder.............................163
Blind spot mirror ......................253
Booster seats .............................198
Brakes ................................237–238
anti-lock ...................................238
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................238
fluid, checking and adding ....316
fluid, refill capacities ..............321
fluid, specifications .................321
lubricant specifications ..........321
parking ....................................239
shift interlock ..........................244
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ..........................................109
Index
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