
Normal Scheduled Maintenance - At every oil change interval as
indicated by the message center
Change 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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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)
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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.
Perform the services shown in the following tables 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].)
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
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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
Operating in dusty or sandy conditions such as unpaved or dusty
roads
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Replace engine air filter
Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km)Inspect the 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 monthsChange engine oil and filter
Perform multi-point inspection
Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid (except
Focus)
Every 50,000 miles
(80,000 km)Change manual transmission fluid
Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter
change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter
Exclusive use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles only)
Every oil change If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full
with regular unleaded fuel
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Police Interceptor equipped with engine idle hour meter
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km)Inspect the brake system
Lubricate control arm and steering ball joints if
equipped with grease fittings
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth
Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or
6 months or as
indicated by
time/mileage
calculationChange engine oil and filter (see description
below)
Perform multi-point inspection
Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid
Every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km)Replace spark plugs
Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter
change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter
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911 Assist™ ...................... 392, 473
A
ABS (see Brakes) ..................... 202
Accessing and using your
USB port .................................... 452
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call ............. 382
Accessing your calendar .......... 473
Accessing your media menu
features ...................................... 403
Accessing your phone menu
features ...................................... 383
Accessory delay .......................... 94
Active call menu options ......... 382
Adaptive Cruise Control ........... 213
Adding (pairing) a phone ........ 460
Advanced menu options ... 390, 410
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) .............................. 390
Airbag supplemental restraint
system .......................................... 44
and child safety seats .............. 45
description ................................ 44
disposal ...................................... 54
driver airbag .............................. 44
passenger airbag ....................... 44
side airbag ........................... 44, 49
Air cleaner filter ............... 294, 344
Air conditioning ........................ 144
manual heating and air
conditioning system ............... 144
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road ......................... 194Ambient mood/lighting ............. 478
AM/FM ....................................... 435
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) .............................. 202
Anti-theft system .................. 80, 83
arming the system .............. 80, 83
disarming a triggered system .. 83
Armrests .................................... 165
Audio system
Single CD ................ 131, 135, 137
Audio system
(see Radio) ................ 131, 135, 137
Automatic transmission
fluid, adding .................... 287, 289
fluid, checking ................ 287, 289
fluid, refill capacities .............. 340
fluid, specification .................. 340
Selectshift (SST) .................... 190
Auxiliary Input Jack ................. 446
Auxiliary input jack
(Line in) .................................... 138
Auxiliary powerpoint ................ 171
A/V inputs .......................... 140, 457
Axle
lubricant specifications .......... 340
B
Battery ....................................... 290
acid, treating emergencies ..... 290
jumping a disabled battery .... 255
maintenance-free .................... 290
replacement, specifications ... 344
servicing .................................. 290
Blind Spot Information
System ....................................... 221
Booster seats ............................... 21
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Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid .................................. 287, 289
engine oil ................................. 281
Display settings ......................... 477
Driving under special
conditions .................. 192, 195, 198
sand ......................................... 197
snow and ice ........................... 199
through water ................. 197, 250
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ......... 146, 148, 150
E
Electronic message center ....... 108
Electronic stability control ...... 205
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting .......................... 255
running out of fuel ................. 181
Emergency brake
(see Parking brake) .................. 202
Emission control system .......... 185
End user license agreement .... 501
Engine ........................................ 339
cleaning ................................... 303
fail-safe cooling ....................... 285
idle speed control ................... 290
lubrication specifications ....... 340
refill capacities ........................ 340
service points .................. 279–280
Engine block heater ................. 177
Engine oil
checking and adding .............. 281
dipstick .................................... 281
filter, specifications ................ 344refill capacities ........................ 340
specifications .......................... 340
Event data recording .................. 12
Exhaust fumes .......................... 177
F
Fail safe cooling ........................ 285
Fleet MyKey programming ........ 63
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) .... 179
Floor mats ................................. 251
Fluid capacities ......................... 340
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road ....................... 195
Fuel
cap ........................................... 183
capacity ................................... 340
choosing the right fuel ........... 180
filler funnel ............................. 181
filling your vehicle
with fuel .................................. 183
filter, specifications ........ 290, 344
fuel pump shut-off .................. 255
octane rating ................... 180, 339
running out of fuel ................. 181
safety information relating to
automotive fuels ..................... 179
Fuel and distance computer .... 112
outside temperature
indicator .................................. 112
to empty indicator .................. 112
trip distance ............................ 112
trip/reset button ..................... 112
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) ......................................... 179
Fuses .......................... 267–268, 272
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Traffic preferences ................... 494
Trailer sway control .................. 242
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) .... 191
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) ..................... 287, 289
fluid, refill capacities .............. 340
lubricant specifications .......... 340
Turn signal .................................. 92
U
USB port ............................ 140, 452
Using privacy mode .................. 382
V
Vehicle health report ........ 395, 475
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) .......................................... 344
Vehicle loading .......................... 234
Ventilating your vehicle ........... 177Voice commands in media
mode .......................................... 401
Voice commands in phone
mode .......................................... 379
Voice recognition ...................... 427
W
Warning lights (see Lights) ..... 102
Washer fluid .............................. 290
Water, Driving through ............. 250
Wi-Fi .......................................... 482
Windows
power ......................................... 94
rear wiper/washer ..................... 88
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers .......................................... 87
checking and adding fluid ..... 290
replacing wiper blades ........... 293
Wrecker towing ......................... 246
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