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3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal,
start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear
ranges. Allow a minimum of 10 seconds for each gear to engage.
4. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running.
5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. If
necessary, refer toIdentifying components in the engine compartment
in this chapter for the location of the dipstick. (For vehicles with the
EcoBoost™ engine, move the air filter assembly aside to access the
transmission dipstick).
WARNING:Use gloves when moving the air filter assembly;
components will be hot.
For vehicles equipped with the EcoBoost™ engine, do the
following:
A. Shut the engine off.
B. Clean the area around the clamp
that connects the air filter assembly
to the rubber hose (1).
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Brakes
•Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully released.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and pins under vehicle are
covered with grease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 m) every 15 days to lubricate
working parts and prevent corrosion.
Removing vehicle from storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of storage, do the following:
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt or grease film build-up on
window surfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for any deterioration.
•Check under the hood for any foreign material that may have collected
during storage (mice/squirrel nests).
•Check the exhaust for any foreign material that may have collected
during storage.
•Check tire pressures and set tire inflation per the Tire Label.
•Check brake pedal operation. Drive the vehicle 15 ft (4.5 meters) back
and forth to remove rust build-up.
•Check fluid levels (including coolant, oil and gas) to make sure there
are no leaks, and fluids are at recommended levels.
•If the battery was removed, clean the battery cable ends and inspect.
If you have any concerns or issues, contact your authorized dealer.
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Engine oil/coolant change intervals
Engine oilAs indicated by the message center: do not
exceed one year or 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
Engine coolant,
initial change6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
(whichever comes first)
Engine coolant, after
initial changeEvery 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km)
Check every month
Engine oil level
Function of all interior and exterior lights
Tires for wear and proper pressure, including spare
Windshield washer fluid level
Check every six months
Battery connections; clean if necessary
Body and door drain holes for obstructions; clean if necessary
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength
Door weatherstrips for wear; lubricate if necessary
Hinges/latches/outside locks for proper operation; lubricate if necessary
Parking brake for proper operation
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation
Washer spray/wiper operation; clean or replace blades as necessary
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Normal Scheduled Maintenance
At every oil change
interval as indicated
by the message
centerChange engine oil and filter
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread
depth
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 cabin air filter (if equipped)
Inspect engine cooling system strength and hoses
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
Inspect rear axle and U-joints; lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings (AWD vehicles)
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 wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag
Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter
change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter
Do not exceed one year or 10,000 miles (16,000 km) between
service intervals
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A
Accessory delay ..........................78
Active Park Assist .....................242
Adaptive Cruise Control .............82
AdvanceTrac ..............................227
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................154, 163, 165
and child safety seats ............156
description ..............154, 163, 165
disposal ....................................168
driver airbag ............156, 164, 166
indicator light .................162, 168
operation .................156, 164, 166
passenger airbag .....156, 164, 166
side airbag ...............................163
Air cleaner filter ...............340, 344
Air conditioning ....................49, 52
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................258
Ambient mood/lighting ...............66
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................316
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................224–225
Anti-theft system ..............122, 125
arming the system ..................125
disarming a triggered
system .....................................125
Audio system (see Radio) .........32
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................233
fluid, adding ............................335
fluid, checking ........................335
fluid, refill capacities ..............345
fluid, specification ..................345
Selectshift (SST) ....................235Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....40
B
Battery .......................................314
acid, treating emergencies .....314
jumping a disabled battery ....282
maintenance-free ....................314
replacement, specifications ...344
servicing ..................................314
Belt-Minder.............................150
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................252
Blind spot mirror ......................250
Booster seats .............................182
Brakes ........................................224
anti-lock ...........................224–225
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................225
fluid, checking and adding ....335
fluid, refill capacities ..............345
fluid, specifications .................345
lubricant specifications ..........345
parking ....................................226
shift interlock ..........................232
Bulbs ............................................66
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....345
Cargo net .....................................99
CD ................................................32
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................274
Child safety seats ......................173
attaching with tether straps ..179
in front seat ............................173
in rear seat ..............................173
LATCH .....................................177
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P
Parental MyKey
programming .............................101
Park Assist ................................242
Parking brake ............................226
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........344
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................142
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................271
Power door locks ......................107
Power mirrors .............................79
Power point .................................75
Power steering ..........................231
fluid, checking and adding ....334
fluid, refill capacity ................345
fluid, specifications .................345
Power Windows ...........................76
Push button start system .........220
R
Radio ............................................32
6-CD in dash .............................32
Rear heated seats .....................139
Rear-view camera system .........240
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................171
Relays ........................................267
Remote entry system ...............113
illuminated entry ....................118
locking/unlocking
doors ................................114–115
opening the trunk ...................116panic alarm .............................115
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................118
replacing the batteries ...........117
Reverse sensing system ...........237
Roadside assistance ..................265
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........143, 145–147, 149
Safety Canopy ...........................165
Safety defects, reporting ..........296
Safety restraints ........143, 145–149
Belt-Minder...........................150
extension assembly ................148
for adults .........................145–147
for children .............................169
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................142
warning light and chime ........149
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................177
Safety seats for children ..........173
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................350
Satellite Radio Information ........45
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............365
Seats ..........................................127
child safety seats ....................173
climate control ............49, 52, 134
Cooled .....................................133
easy access/easyout feature ..136
front seats ...............................133
heated ......................................139
Heated and Cooled .................133
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