2014 FORD ESCAPE Owners Manual

SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
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 has not come
on, but the odometer reads 30000
miles (48000 kilometers) (for
example, the Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor was reset at 25000 miles
[40000 kilometers]). Perform the
engine air filter replacement.
Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart. As required
Inspect and lubricate U-joints. Inspect frequently, service
as required
See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Change automatic transmission fluid. Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart. As required
Replace cabin air filter.
*Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
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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)
Change automatic transmission fluid. Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace spark plugs. Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
* This is an optional feature.
Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace cabin air filter.*Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag. Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter.
**Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid. Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
* This is an optional feature.**Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine
Oil Check (page 211).
Exclusive use of E85 (flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular
unleaded fuel. Every oil change
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE RECORD
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E146852
Repair Order #:
Distance:
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Distance:
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Distance:
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Multi-point inspection (recommended):
Signature:Dealer stamp
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Distance:
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Signature:Dealer stamp
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Distance:
Engine hours (optional):
Multi-point inspection (recommended):
Signature:Dealer stamp
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Repair Order #:
Distance:
Engine hours (optional):
Multi-point inspection (recommended):
Signature:Dealer stamp
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Repair Order #:
Distance:
Engine hours (optional):
Multi-point inspection (recommended):
Signature:Dealer stamp
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