NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG
Normal scheduled maintenance
Every 7500 miles
(12000 km) or six
months (whichever
comes first)Change engine oil and filter.
Rotate tires
*, inspect tire wear and measure
tread depth.
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Perform multi-point inspection
(recommended).
Every 15000 miles
(24000 km) or
12 months (whichever
comes first)Inspect automatic transmission fluid level.
Consult dealer for requirements.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums,
brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect engine cooling system strength and
hoses.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints,
suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and
U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease
fittings.
*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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Other maintenance items
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Replace engine air filter.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid and filter
on 5–speed transmission. Consult dealer for
requirements.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease
seal if non-sealed bearings are used.
Every 97500 miles
(156000 km)Replace spark plugs.
Every 105000 miles
(168000 km)Change engine coolant.
*
Change rear axle fluid (Dana axles).
Inspect accessory drive belt(s).**
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid and filter
on 4–speed transmission. Consult dealer for
requirements.
Change rear axle fluid (non-Dana axles).
Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced
within the last 100000 miles (160000 km).
Replace front wheel bearings and seals if
non-sealed bearings are used.
*Initial replacement at six years or 105000 miles (168000 kilometers),
then every three years or 45000 miles (72000 kilometers).
**If not replaced, inspect every 15000 miles (24000 kilometers).
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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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911 Assist™ ..............................318
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................128
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call .............307
Accessing the help screen .......380
Accessing the music in your
jukebox ......................................374
Accessing your media menu
features ......................................330
Accessing your phone menu
features ......................................309
Accessory delay ..........................71
Active call menu options .........307
Advanced menu options ...316, 337
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) ..............................316
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................46
and child safety seats ..............47
description ................................46
disposal ......................................53
driver airbag ..............................46
passenger airbag .......................46
passenger deactivation
switch ........................................48
side airbag .................................46
Air cleaner filter ...............213, 279
Air conditioning ....................90–91
manual heating and air
conditioning system ...........90–91
Ambulance packages ..................15
AM/FM .......................................356Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................197
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................128
Anti-theft system ........................62
arming the system ....................62
AppLink™ .................................325
Audio system
Single CD ........................290–291
Audio system
(see Radio) ........................290–291
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................120, 122
fluid, adding ............................201
fluid, checking ........................201
fluid, refill capacities ..............272
fluid, specification ..................272
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ..296
Auxiliary powerpoint ................102
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........272
refill capacities ........................272
traction lok ..............................127
B
Battery .......................................209
acid, treating emergencies .....209
jumping a disabled battery ....174
maintenance-free ....................209
replacement, specifications ...279
servicing ..................................209
Booster seats ...............................22
Brakes ........................................128
anti-lock ...................................128
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................128
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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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trailer towing ..........................150
wrecker ....................................163
Traction control ........................130
Traction-lok rear axle ...............127
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................323
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................157
Transmission .............................120
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....125
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................201
fluid, refill capacities ..............272
lubricant specifications ..........272
Troubleshooting ........................400
Turn signal ..................................69
U
Upfitter controls .......................284
USB port ....................................297
Using privacy mode ..................307
V
Vehicle health report ................321Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................280
Vehicle loading ..........................143
Ventilating your vehicle ...........108
Voice commands in media
mode ..........................................328
Voice commands in phone
mode ..........................................305
Voice recognition ......................351
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......77
Washer fluid ..............................208
Water, Driving through .............168
Where am I? ..............................377
Windows
power .........................................71
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................66
checking and adding fluid .....208
replacing wiper blades ...........212
Wrecker towing .........................163
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