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Perform the services noted in the following table at the specified
time/mileage (km) period either within 3,000 miles (4,800 km) of the
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing in the message center or
when the time/mileage (km) reading indicates service is due.
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].)
Every 20,000 miles
(32,000 km)Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if
equipped)
Replace engine air filter
Every 100,000 miles
(160,000 km)Change engine coolant
1
Replace spark plugs
Inspect accessory drive belt(s)2
Every 150,000 miles
(240,000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid and filter
(filter not required on 6F35/6F50/DPS6/AWF-21
transmissions); consult dealer for requirements
Change manual transmission fluid
Change rear axle fluid (RWD vehicles)
Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced
within the last 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
Replace timing belt (Fiesta);failure to replace
belt can cause internal engine damage
1Initial replacement at 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or 72 months; every
50,000 miles (80,000 km) or 36 months thereafter
2Perform a follow-up inspection at 120,000 miles (192,000 km)
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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
If you operate your vehicleprimarilyin one of the more demanding
conditions listed below, you will need to have some items maintained
more frequently. If you onlyoccasionallyoperate your vehicle under
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
required– See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid (except 6R80
transmission)
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)– Change manual transmission fluid
Perform the services noted in the preceding table at the specified
time/mileage (km) period either within 3,000 miles (4,800 km) of the
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing in the message center or
when the time/mileage (km) reading indicates service is due.
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].)
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Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy
commercial use such as 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
required– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
– Replace engine air filter
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid (except 6R80
transmission)
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)– Replace spark plugs
Perform the services noted in the preceding table at the specified
time/mileage (km) period either within 3,000 miles (4,800 km) of the
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing in the message center or
when the time/mileage (km) reading indicates service is due.
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].)
Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
– Replace engine air filter
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)– Inspect 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 months– Change engine oil and filter
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid (except 6R80
transmission)
Every 50,000 miles (80,000 km)– Change manual transmission fluid
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A
Accessory delay ..........................76
AdvanceTrac ..............................210
AdvanceTrac Sport Mode .........215
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................139, 147
and child safety seats ............141
description ......................139, 147
disposal ....................................150
driver airbag ....................141, 148
indicator light .........................150
operation .........................141, 148
passenger airbag .............141, 148
side airbag ...............................147
Air cleaner filter ...............305, 308
Air conditioning ....................46, 49
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................46
AM/FM .........................................28
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................285
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................209
Anti-theft system ..............109, 112
arming the system ..................113
disarming a triggered
system .....................................114
Audio system (see Radio) .........28
Automatic transmission ............218
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................218
fluid, adding ............................303
fluid, checking ........................303
fluid, refill capacities ..............309
fluid, specification ..................309
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....37
Auxiliary power point .................72Axle
lubricant specifications ..........309
refill capacities ........................309
traction lok ..............................216
B
Battery .......................................283
acid, treating emergencies .....283
battery saver .............................54
jumping a disabled battery ....254
maintenance-free ....................283
replacement, specifications ...308
servicing ..................................283
Belt-Minder.............................134
Blind spot mirror ......................227
Booster seats .............................167
Brakes ........................................209
anti-lock ...................................209
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................209
fluid, checking and adding ....303
fluid, refill capacities ..............309
fluid, specifications .................309
lubricant specifications ..........309
parking ....................................210
shift interlock ..........................216
Bulbs ............................................60
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....309
Car2UHome Automation
System .........................................81
Cargo cover .................................92
CD ................................................28
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................239
Child safety seats ......................155
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attaching with tether straps ..161
in front seat ............................155
in rear seat ..............................155
LATCH .....................................159
recommendations ...................153
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................167
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............269
instrument panel ....................272
interior .....................................273
plastic parts ............................271
washing ....................................267
waxing .....................................268
wheels ......................................268
wiper blades ............................271
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......46, 49
Clock ............................................28
Clock adjust
AM/FM .......................................28
Clutch
fluid ..........................................303
operation while driving ..........220
recommended shift speeds ....221
Compass, electronic ....................70
calibration .................................71
set zone adjustment .................71
Console ........................................72
Controls
power seat ...............................119
steering column ........................79
Convertible ..................................87
cleaning ...................................271
installation of the boot .............89
lowering the convertible top ...87
raising the convertible top ......90Coolant
checking and adding ..............285
refill capacities ................289, 309
specifications ..........................309
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................77
Customer Assistance ................229
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................318, 321
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................263
Getting roadside assistance ...229
Getting the service you need..259
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................265
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................263
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................56
Defrost
rear window and rearview
mirrors .......................................49
windshield .................................49
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid...303
engine oil .................................280
Driving under special
conditions ..................................220
through water .........................228
E
Electronic message center .........19
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................254
running out of fuel .........254, 296
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Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................302
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................272
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................57
J
Jack ............................................239
positioning ...............................239
storage .....................................239
Jump-starting your vehicle ......254
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...........................100, 102
Keys .....................................93, 110
positions of the ignition .........203
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................54
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................61
daytime running light ...............56
fog lamps ...................................55
headlamps .................................54
headlamps, flash to pass ..........56
instrument panel, dimming .....57
interior lamps .....................60–61
replacing bulbs .........................62
LATCH anchors .........................159
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........209
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................216Load limits .................................192
Locks ............................................99
autolock ...........................100, 102
doors ..........................................99
Lubricant specifications ...........309
Lug nuts ....................................253
Lumbar support, seats .............121
M
Manual transmission .................220
fluid capacities ........................309
lubricant specifications ..........309
reverse .....................................222
Message center ...........................19
display color ..............................25
english/metric button ...............25
MyColor display ........................25
system check button ................25
warning messages .....................25
Mirrors ...................................76–77
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................76
heated ........................................49
side view mirrors (power) .......77
Motorcraftparts ..............274, 308
MyKey ..........................................94
N
Navigation system .......................45
O
Octane rating ............................295
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................280
P
Parental MyKey programming ...94
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Steering wheel
controls ......................................79
tilting .........................................69
Stereo
6-CD in dash .............................28
CD-MP3 .....................................28
SYNC..........................................45
T
Temporary mobility kit .............244
Tilt steering wheel ......................69
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....186
Tires ...........................171–172, 239
alignment ................................179
care ..........................................175
changing ..........................239, 241
checking the pressure ............175
inflating ...................................173
label .........................................185
replacing ..................................177
rotating ....................................179
safety practices .......................178
sidewall information ...............180
snow tires and chains ............191
spare tire .................................239
Temporary mobility kit ..........244
terminology .............................172
tire grades ...............................172
treadwear ........................171, 176
Towing .......................................199
recreational towing .................202
trailer towing ..........................199
wrecker ....................................257
Traction Control Sport Mode ...215
Traction-lok rear axle ...............216Transmission
automatic operation ...............218
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....216
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................303
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................304
fluid, refill capacities ..............309
lubricant specifications ..........309
manual operation ....................220
Trunk .........................................103
remote release ..................92, 106
Turn signal ..................................59
U
Universal garage door opener ....80
USB port ......................................39
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................313
Vehicle loading ..........................192
Ventilating your vehicle ...........207
Visor storage system ..................70
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................279
Water, Driving through .............228
Windows
power .........................................73
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................68
checking and adding fluid .....279
replacing wiper blades ...........280
Wrecker towing .........................257
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