2012 FORD FIESTA spark plugs replace

Brakes
•Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully released.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and pins under vehicle are
covered with grease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 m) every 15 days to lubricate
working parts and prevent corrosion.
MOTORCRAFTPART NUMBERS
Component 1.6L engine
Air filter element FA-1904
Oil filter FL-910S
1
Battery BXT-96R-500
Spark plugs2
Cabin air filter FP69
Windshield wiper bladeWW-2601-PF (driver side)
WW-1601-PF (passenger side)
1Only use the specified replacement oil filter. The use of a non-specified
oil filter can result in engine damage.
2For spark plug replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate intervals for
changing the spark plugs.
Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraftor
equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be
void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not
used.
Maintenance and Specifications
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Ford ESP Can Quickly Pay for Itself
One service bill – the cost of parts and labor – can easily exceed the
price of your Ford ESP Service Contract. With Ford ESP, you minimize
your risk for unexpected repair bills and rising repair costs.
Avoid the rising cost of properly maintaining your vehicle!
Ford ESP also offers a Premium Maintenance Plan that covers items that
routinely wear out.
The coverage is prepaid, so you never have to worry about affording
your vehicle maintenance. It covers regular checkups, routine
inspections, preventive care and replacement of items that require
periodic attention fornormal “wear”:
•Wiper blades•Brake pads and linings
•Spark plugs (except
California)•Shock absorbers
•Clutch disc•Belts and hoses
Contact your selling Ford or Lincoln dealership today so they can
customize a Ford Extended Service Plan that fits your driving lifestyle
and budget.
Interest free finance options available
Take advantage of our installment payment plan, just a 10% down
payment will provide you with an affordable no interest, no-fee payment
opportunity.
Ford Extended Service Plan
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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)
Scheduled Maintenance
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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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Phone redial ................................55
Playing music (by artist,
album, genre, playlist, tracks,
similar) ........................................80
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................261
Power door locks ......................132
Power mirrors ...........................124
Power point ...............................120
Power steering ..................243–244
Power Windows .........................121
Privacy information ....................43
Push button start system .........233
Putting a call on/off hold ...........51
R
Radio ......................................23, 28
Receiving a text message ...........57
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................186
Relays ........................................257
Remote entry system ...............137
illuminated entry ....................143
locking/unlocking doors .........139
opening the trunk ...................139
replacement/additional
transmitters .....................141, 143
replacing the batteries ...........139
Roadside assistance ..................255
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................158–160, 162
Safety defects, reporting ..........283Safety information ......................43
Safety restraints ........158–160, 162
Belt-Minder...........................163
extension assembly ................162
for adults .........................159–160
for children .............................184
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................156
warning light and chime ........163
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................192
Safety seats for children ..........188
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................324
Satellite Radio Information ........38
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............339
Seats ..........................................146
child safety seats ....................188
heated ......................................150
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................143
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) ...........79
Servicing your vehicle ..............291
Setting the clock .............19, 23, 28
Side air curtain .........................180
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............183
Spark plugs,
specifications .............320, 323–324
Specification chart, lubricants .321
Speed control ............................125
Starting your
vehicle ........................230–231, 233
jump starting ..........................271
Index
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