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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
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Accessory delay ........................101
Active Park Assist .....................273
AdvanceTrac ..............................255
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................179, 188, 190
and child safety seats ............181
description ..............179, 188, 190
disposal ....................................193
driver airbag ............181, 189, 191
indicator light .................187, 193
operation .................181, 189, 191
passenger airbag .....181, 189, 191
side airbag ...............................188
Air cleaner filter ...............361, 365
Air conditioning ..............67, 70, 73
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................67
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................278
Ambient mood/lighting ...............85
AM/FM .........................................28
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................336
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................252
Anti-theft system ..............136, 140
arming the system ..................140
disarming a triggered
system .....................................141
Audio system (see Radio) .........28
Automatic transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............366
fluid, specification ..................366Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................263, 266
fluid, adding ............................356
fluid, checking ........................356
Selectshift (SST) ....................268
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....37
B
Battery .......................................334
acid, treating emergencies .....334
jumping a disabled battery ....302
maintenance-free ....................334
replacement, specifications ...365
servicing ..................................334
Belt-Minder.............................174
Booster seats .............................208
Brakes ........................................252
anti-lock ...................................252
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................253
fluid, checking and adding ....356
fluid, refill capacities ..............366
fluid, specifications .................366
lubricant specifications ..........366
parking ....................................254
shift interlock ..........................262
Bulbs ............................................85
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....366
Cargo net ...................................117
CD ................................................28
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................294
Child safety seats ......................198
in front seat ............................198
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Parental MyKey
programming .............................120
Park Assist ................................273
Parking brake ............................254
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........365
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................166
Power adjustable foot pedals ...103
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................291
Power door locks ......................125
Power liftgate ............................113
Power mirrors ...........................102
Power point .................................97
Power steering ..........................260
fluid, checking and adding ....355
fluid, refill capacity ................366
fluid, specifications .................366
Power Windows .........................100
R
Radio ............................................28
6-CD in dash .............................28
Rear heated seats .....................159
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................46
Rear-view camera system .........271
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................196
Refrigerator .................................96
Relays ........................................287Remote entry system .......128, 130
illuminated entry ....................133
locking/unlocking doors .........130
opening the trunk ...................131
panic alarm .............................130
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................133
replacing the batteries ...........132
Reverse sensing system ...........269
Roadside assistance ..................285
Roof rack ...................................118
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........168–170, 172–173
Safety Canopy ...........................190
Safety defects, reporting ..........315
Safety restraints 168–170, 172–173
Belt-Minder...........................174
extension assembly ................172
for adults .................169–170, 172
for children .............................193
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................166
warning light and
chime ...............................173–174
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................202
Safety seats for children ..........198
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................371
Satellite Radio .............................28
Satellite Radio Information ........42
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............387
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Seats ..........................................142
child safety seats ....................198
climate control ..........................73
easy access/easyout feature ..151
front seats ...............................145
heated ........................70, 149, 159
memory seat ...................131, 150
second row seats ............154, 157
third row seats ........157, 160–161
Second-row power fold seat ....157
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................134
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................136
Servicing your vehicle ..............324
Setting the clock .........................28
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............193
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........297
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................365, 370
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................366
Speed control ............................103
Starting your vehicle ........247–249
jump starting ..........................302
Steering wheel
controls ....................................105
tilting .........................................91
Stereo
CD-MP3 .....................................28
SYNC..........................................66
T
Third-row power fold seat .......162
Tilt steering wheel ......................91Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....229
Tires ...........................214–215, 294
alignment ................................222
care ..........................................218
changing ..................294, 297–298
checking the pressure ............218
inflating ...................................216
label .........................................228
replacing ..................................220
rotating ....................................222
safety practices .......................221
sidewall information ...............223
snow tires and chains ............233
spare tire .................................295
terminology .............................215
tire grades ...............................215
treadwear ........................214, 219
Towing .......................................241
recreational towing .................245
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............244
trailer towing ..........................241
wrecker ....................................306
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................244
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............366
lubricant specifications ..........366
Transmission .............................263
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....262
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................356
Turn signal ..................................84
U
Universal garage door opener ..108
USB port ......................................38
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