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Oil Change Service Interval* 123456789101112131415
Change engine oil and filter• ••••••••••••••
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure
tread depth**• ••••••••••••••
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag• ••••••••••••••
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 engine cooling system concentration
and hoses• ••••••••••••••
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields• ••••••••••••••
Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped)• ••••••••••••••
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension,
tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints; lubricate
if equipped with grease fittings• ••••••••••••••
Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped)• ••••••••••••••
*Oil change service intervals should be completed as indicated by the message center
**Boss 302 vehicles have specific tire rotation intervals; refer to theTire Informationchapter of the supplement for
more information.
Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter
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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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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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