
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
If you operate your vehicleprimarilyin one of the more demanding
conditions listed below, you need to have some items maintained more
frequently. If you onlyoccasionallyoperate your vehicle under these
conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For
specific recommendations, see your dealership service advisor or
technician.
Towing a trailer or car-top carrier
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredInspect and lubricate U-joints, if equipped with
grease fittings.
See axle maintenance items underExceptions.
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.
Inspect and lubricate U-joints, if equipped with
grease fittings.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid on 4–speed
transmission.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease
seals if non-sealed bearings are used.
*Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels
when specified; rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted.
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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances as in
heavy commercial use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or
livery)
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km)Inspect brake system.
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
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
monthsChange engine oil and filter.
Inspect and lubricate U-joints, if equipped with
grease fittings.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid on 4–speed
transmission.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease
seals if non-sealed bearings are used.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)Replace spark plugs.
*Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels
when specified; rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted.
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Operating in dusty or sandy conditions such as unpaved or
dusty roads
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace 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.
Inspect and lubricate U-joints, if equipped with
grease fittings.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid on 4–speed
transmission.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease
seals if non-sealed bearings are used.
Every 50000 miles
(80000 km)Change rear axle fluid.
*Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels
when specified; rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted.
Exclusive use of E85 (flex fuel vehicles only)
Every oil change
intervalIf ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full
with regular unleaded fuel.
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brake warning light ................128
fluid, checking and adding ....207
fluid, refill capacities ..............272
fluid, specifications .................272
lubricant specifications ..........272
parking ....................................129
shift interlock ..........................125
trailer ...............................156–157
C
Capacities for refilling
fluids ..........................................272
CD ......................................290–291
CD player ..................................288
CD voice
commands .................370, 372–373
Cell phone use ............................16
Changing a tire .........................260
Child safety seats
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................38
LATCH .......................................28
tether anchorage hardware .....33
Child safety seats -
booster seats ...............................22
Cleaning the touchscreen ........351
Cleaning your vehicle ...............224
engine compartment ..............226
instrument panel ....................228
interior .....................................228
plastic parts ............................225
washing ....................................224
waxing .....................................226
wheels ......................................230
wiper blades ............................227
Climate control
(see Air conditioning or
Heating) .................................90–91Clock ..................................290–291
Coolant ......................................197
checking and adding ..............197
refill capacities ........................272
specifications ..........................272
Creating a playlist .....................375
Cruise control ...........................140
Customer Assistance ................171
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................285
Getting roadside
assistance ................................171
Getting the service you
need .........................................177
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................183
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................181
Customizing your home
screen ........................................349
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................68
Defrost ...................................90–91
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................201
engine oil .................................196
Drivebelt ....................................271
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................207
Driving under special
conditions ..................................126
through water .........................168
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Electronic message center .........82
Electronic stability control ......133
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................174
running out of fuel .................114
Emergency Flashers .................173
Emission control system ..........117
End user license agreement ....402
Engine ................................270–271
cleaning ...................................226
coolant .....................................197
fail-safe cooling .......................200
lubrication specifications .......272
refill capacities ........................272
service points ..........................196
Engine block heater .................109
Engine oil
checking and adding ..............196
dipstick ....................................196
filter, specifications ................279
refill capacities ........................272
specifications ..........................272
Event data recording ..................11
Exhaust fumes ..........................108
F
Fail safe cooling ........................200
Floor mats .................................169
Fluid capacities .........................272
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................165Fuel
cap ...........................................115
capacity ...................................272
choosing the right fuel ...112–113
filler funnel .............................114
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................................115
filter, specifications ................208
fuel pump shut-off ..................173
octane rating ...........113, 270–271
quality ......................................112
running out of fuel .................114
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................111
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................................113
Fuses ..........................185–186, 190
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............115
Gauges .........................................76
H
Hazard flashers .........................173
HD Radio™ ...............................359
Headlamps ...................................67
aiming ..............................214–215
bulb specifications ..................223
checking alignment ........214–215
daytime running lights .............68
flash to pass ..............................67
high beam .................................67
replacing bulbs .......................217
turning on and off ....................67
Head restraints ...........................95
Heating ..................................90–91
Hood ..........................................194
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Safety restraints -
LATCH anchors ...........................28
Safety seats for children ............24
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................281
Satellite Radio ...........................367
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............419
SD card ......................................381
Seats
child safety seats ......................24
front seats ...........................96–97
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................62
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) .........330
Setting a destination ................381
Setting the clock ...............290–291
SIRIUS® satellite radio ....363, 381
SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands .................................366
SIRIUS Travel Link ...................377
SOS Post Crash Alert .................45
Spark plugs,
specifications .............270–271, 279
Special notice
ambulance conversions ............15
utility-type vehicles ..................15
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................272
Stability system .........................133
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......108
Starting your vehicle ........106, 108
jump starting ..........................174Status bars ................................349
Steering wheel ............................65
tilting .........................................65
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) ....................46
SYNC® AppLink™ ...................325
SYNC® customer support ........299
SYNC® Services ........................323
System overview .......................346
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........90–91
Text messaging .........................311
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....311, 313
Tilt steering wheel ......................65
Tires ...........................235–236, 260
alignment ................................250
care ..........................................235
changing ..........................260, 263
checking the pressure ............245
inflating ...................................243
label .........................................242
replacing ..........................248, 265
rotating ....................................251
safety practices .......................250
sidewall information ...............238
snow tires and chains ............252
spare tire .........................260–261
terminology .............................236
tire grades ...............................236
treadwear ........................235, 247
Towing ...............................150, 163
recreational towing .................164
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............157
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