2012 FORD FUSION (AMERICAS) spark plugs

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component2.5L I4
Engine3.0L V6 Engine 3.5L V6 Engine
Air filter
elementFA-1785 FA-1786 FA-1884
Battery BXT-96R-500
Oil filter FL-910S FL-500-S FL-500-S
Spark plugs
1
Cabin air filter FP-67
Windshield
wiper bladeWW-1801-PF (driver side)
WW-1901-PF (passenger side)
1For 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•••••
Change engine coolant
2
•
Replace spark plugs•
Inspect accessory drive belt(s)••
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter•
Change manual transmission fluid•
Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced within the last
100,000 miles (160,000 km)•
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.2Initial 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 the
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredInspect and lubricate U-joints
See axle maintenance items underExceptions
Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid (except
Focus)
Every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km)Change manual transmission fluid
Perform the services in the preceding table when specified or within
3,000 miles (4,800 km) of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
appearing in the message center.
Example #1:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at
28,751 miles (46,270 km); perform the 30,000 mile (48,000 km)
automatic transmission fluid replacement.
Example #2:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message hasnotcome on
but the odometer reads 30,000 miles (48,000 km); perform the engine air
filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ was reset at
25,000 miles [40,000 km].)
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 the
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Replace engine air filter
Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid (except
Focus)
Every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km)Replace spark plugs
Scheduled Maintenance
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Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............352
Seats ..........................................118
child safety seats ....................165
front seats ...............................120
heated ......................................124
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................111
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................112
Servicing your vehicle ..............286
Setting the clock .........................28
Side air curtain .........................157
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............160
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................330, 336
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................331
Speed control ..............................83
Starting your
vehicle ........................207–208, 210
jump starting ..........................264
Steering
speed sensitive .......................220
Steering wheel
controls ......................................86
tilting .........................................74
Stereo
CD-MP3 .....................................28
SYNC..........................................44
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................74Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....194
Tires ...........................179–180, 257
alignment ................................187
care ..........................................183
changing ..................................257
checking the pressure ............183
inflating ...................................181
label .........................................193
replacing ..................................185
rotating ....................................188
safety practices .......................187
sidewall information ...............188
snow tires and chains ............199
spare tire .................................258
terminology .............................180
tire grades ...............................180
treadwear ........................179, 184
Towing .......................................205
trailer towing ..........................205
wrecker ....................................268
Transmission .............................222
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....220
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................322
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .........................322, 324
fluid, refill capacities ..............331
lubricant specifications ..........331
manual operation ....................228
Trunk .........................................105
remote release ..................94, 109
Turn signal ..................................59
U
Universal garage door opener ....89
USB port ......................................37
Index
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