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Every 15,000 miles
(24,000 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 37,500 miles
(60,000 km)Inspect valve clearances; adjust as necessary
(Transit Connect CNG vehicles)
Every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid and filter on
5–speed TorqShifttransmission; consult dealer
for requirements
Replace front wheel bearing grease/grease seal if
non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles)
Every 97,500 miles
(156,000 km)Replace spark plugs
Every 105,000 miles
(168,000 km)Change engine coolant
1
Change manual transmission fluid (except
Escape)
Change rear axle fluid (Dana axles)
Inspect accessory drive belt(s)
2
Every 150,000 miles
(240,000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid and filter
(except 5–speed TorqShifttransmission) (filter
not required on 6F35, 6F50, DPS6 and AWF-21
transmissions); consult dealer for requirements
Change front axle fluid (4WD vehicles)
Change manual transmission fluid (Escape)
Change rear axle fluid (RWD vehicles)
Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles)
Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced
within the last 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
Replace front wheel bearings and seals if
non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles)
1Initial replacement at 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 72 months; every
45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 36 months thereafter
2Perform a follow-up inspection at 120,000 miles (192,000 km)
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Edge/MKX AWD only – vehicles operating off-road in sand during high
ambient temperatures must replace the AWD PTU (All-wheel drive
Power Transfer Unit) lube every 20,000 miles (32,000 km).
Engine air filter & cabin air filter replacement:Engine air filter and
cabin air filter life is dependent on exposure to dusty and dirty
conditions. Vehicles operated in these conditions will require frequent
inspection and replacement of the engine air filter and cabin air filter.
ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD
Initial change 6 years or 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
(whichever comes first)
After initial change Every 3 years or 45,000 miles (72,000 km)
Engine coolant change log
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A
AdvanceTrac ..............................177
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................108, 117
and child safety seats ............110
description ......................108, 117
disposal ....................................119
driver airbag ....................110, 118
indicator light .................117, 119
operation .........................110, 118
passenger airbag .............110, 118
side airbag ...............................117
Air cleaner filter ...............258, 261
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................238
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................175
Anti-theft system ........................82
arming the system ....................83
Armrests ......................................89
Audio system
(see Radio) ................23–24, 26, 29
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................256
fluid, checking ........................256
fluid, specification ..................262
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................184
fluid, refill capacities ..............262
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....33
Auxiliary power point .................66
Axle
refill capacities ........................262
B
Battery .......................................236acid, treating emergencies .....236
jumping a disabled battery ....210
maintenance-free ....................236
replacement, specifications ...261
servicing ..................................236
Belt-Minder.............................104
Blind spot mirror ......................189
Bluetooth system ........................36
Booster seats .............................135
Brakes ........................................175
anti-lock ...................................175
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................175
fluid, checking and adding ....255
fluid, refill capacities ..............262
fluid, specifications .................262
lubricant specifications ..........262
parking ....................................176
shift interlock ..........................183
Bulbs ............................................55
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....262
Cassette tape player ...................24
CD player ....................................23
Cell phone use ............................10
Changing a tire .........................202
Child safety seats ......................124
attaching with tether straps ..131
in front seat ............................124
in rear seat ..............................124
LATCH .....................................128
recommendations ...................122
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................135
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............225
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instrument panel ....................227
interior .....................................228
plastic parts ............................226
safety belts ..............................228
washing ....................................223
waxing .....................................224
wheels ......................................224
wiper blades ............................226
Clock ..........................23, 26–27, 30
Console ........................................66
overhead ....................................66
Controls
steering column ........................71
Coolant
checking and adding ..............238
refill capacities ................241, 262
specifications ..........................262
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................69
Customer Assistance ................192
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................270, 273
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................219
Getting roadside assistance ...192
Getting the service you
need .........................................215
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................221
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................219
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................52
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................256engine oil .................................234
Doors ...........................................77
central unlocking ......................76
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................191
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................210
Emission control system ..........252
Engine ................................264–265
cleaning ...................................225
coolant .....................................238
fail-safe cooling .......................242
idle speed control ...................236
lubrication specifications .......262
refill capacities ........................262
service points ..................232–233
Engine block heater .................173
Engine oil ..................................234
checking and adding ..............234
dipstick ....................................234
filter, specifications ........235, 261
recommendations ...................235
refill capacities ........................262
specifications ..........................262
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................173
F
Fail safe cooling ........................242
Floor mats .............................73–74
Fluid capacities .........................262
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