
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 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
message appearing in the information display.
Example #1:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at
28751 miles (46270 kilometers); perform the 30000 mile (48000
kilometer) automatic transmission fluid replacement.
Example #2:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message hasnotcome on,
but the odometer reads 30000 miles (48000 kilometers); perform the
engine air filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil-Life Monitorwas reset
at 25000 miles [40000 kilometers].)
Towing a Trailer or Using a Camper or Car-top Carrier
As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by
the information display and perform services
listed in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance
chart.
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredInspect and lubricate U-joints.
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid (except
Focus).
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)Change manual transmission fluid.
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Extensive Idling 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
the information display 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 30000 miles
(48000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid (except
Focus).
Every 60000 miles
(96000 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 5000 miles
(8000 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 5000 miles
(8000 km) or six
monthsChange engine oil and filter.
*
Perform multi-point inspection.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid (except
Focus).
Every 50000 miles
(80000 km)Change manual transmission fluid.
*Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitorafter each engine oil and filter
change. See 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 an Engine Idle Hour Meter
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace cabin air filter (if equipped).
Every 5000 miles
(8000 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 5000 miles
(8000 km) or six
months or as indicated
by time/mileage
calculation (see
description below)Change engine oil and filter.
*
Perform multi-point inspection.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)Replace spark plugs.
*Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitorafter each engine oil and filter
change. See theInstrument Clusterchapter.
ENGINE IDLE HOUR METER (IF EQUIPPED):
Your vehicle may be equipped with an idle meter to indicate how much
time the vehicle is idling in positionPorN.The meter is incorporated with
the vehicle odometer. Depressing the odometer-reset button once displays
the trip odometer (miles [kilometers] followed by a “T” for trip odometer);
depressing the odometer-reset button a second time displays the idle meter
(hours followed by an “H” for hours). The idle meter only accumulates
time when the vehicle is in positionPorN.Displayed time is cumulative
for the vehicle.It cannot be reset to zero.Police/Fleet vehicles often
experience long periods of idling, during which engine oil continues to
break down but distance is not accumulated on the odometer.
To assist fleet managers in maintaining proper oil change intervals, the
idle meter helps determine when an oil change is required. For every
hour that the vehicle idles, it has accumulated the equivalent of
approximately 33 miles (53 kilometers) of driving. Using the combination
of the vehicle odometer and idle meter allows the fleet manager to better
determine when the oil needs to be changed
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When you select: You can:
Phonebook1,2Allows you to access your downloaded
phonebook.
1. Press OK to confirm and enter. If your
phonebook has fewer than 255 listings, they
appear alphabetically in flat file mode. If there
are more, they are organized into alphabetical
categories.
2. Scroll until the desired contact appears,
then press OK.
3. Press OK or the phone button.
Text Message
1Enables you to send, download and delete
text messages.
Phone Settings
1Allows you to view your phone’s status, set
ring tones, select your message notification,
change phone book entries and automatically
download your cellular phone among other
features.
SYNC Services
3Access the SYNC services portal where you
can request various types of information,
traffic reports and directions.
911 Assist
4Place an emergency call to a 911 operator for
you after an accident (if the feature is used
properly).
Vehicle Health
Report
3Create and receive a diagnostic report card on
your vehicle.
Mobile Apps
3Interact with SYNC-capable mobile
applications on your smartphone.
System SettingsAccess Bluetooth Devices menu listings (add,
connect, set as primary, on/off, delete) as well
as Advanced menu listings (prompts,
languages, defaults, master reset, install
application and system information).
Exit Phone MenuExit the phone menu by pressing OK.
1This is a phone-dependent feature.
2This is a phone-dependent and speed-dependent feature.
3If equipped, U.S. only.
4If equipped, U.S. and Canada only.
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coolant .....................................218
fail-safe cooling .......................222
idle speed control ...................226
lubrication specifications .......288
refill capacities ........................288
service points ..........................215
Engine block heater .................130
Engine oil
checking and adding ..............217
dipstick ....................................217
filter, specifications ................292
refill capacities ........................288
specifications ..........................288
Event data recording ..................11
Exhaust fumes ..........................130
F
Fail safe cooling ........................222
Flexible Fuel Vehicle
(FFV) .........................................132
Floor mats .................................186
Fluid capacities .........................288
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................144
Fuel
cap ...........................................136
capacity ...................................288
choosing the right fuel ...........133
filler funnel .............................134
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................................136
filter, specifications ........226, 292
fuel pump shut-off ..................189
octane rating ...................134, 287
quality ......................................133
running out of fuel .................134
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................132Fuel and distance computer ......99
outside temperature
indicator ....................................99
to empty indicator ....................99
trip distance ..............................99
trip/reset button .......................99
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................................132
Fuses ..................................201–202
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............136
Gauges .........................................92
odometer ...................................99
trip odometer ............................99
H
Hazard flashers .........................189
Headlamps
aiming ......................................231
bulb specifications ..................242
flash to pass ..............................81
high beam .................................80
replacing bulbs .......................234
Head restraints .........................119
Heating ......................................115
Hood ..........................................212
I
Ignition ...............................128, 287
Illuminated visor mirror .............90
Information displays ...................97
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................140
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