NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG
The following section contains the Normal Scheduled Maintenance. This
schedule is presented at specific mileage (kilometer) intervals with
exceptions as noted.
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 front axle and U-joints. Lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings (4WD vehicles).
Inspect half-shaft boots.
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints,
suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and
U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease
fittings.
*Reset your oil life monitoring system after each engine oil and filter
change. See theInstrument Clusterchapter.
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Other maintenance items
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Replace climate-controlled (heated and
cooled) seat filter (if equipped).
Replace engine air filter.
Every 97500 miles
(156000 km)Replace spark plugs.
Every 105000 miles
(168000 km)Change engine coolant.
*
Inspect accessory drive belt(s).**
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Consult dealer for requirements.
Change front axle fluid (4WD vehicles).
Change rear axle fluid.
Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles).
Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced
within the last 100000 miles (160000 km).
*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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911 Assist™ ..............................400
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................200
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call .............389
Accessing the help screen .......460
Accessing the music in your
jukebox ......................................454
Accessing your media menu
features ......................................412
Accessing your phone menu
features ......................................391
Accessory delay ..........................93
Active call menu options .........389
Advanced menu options ...398, 418
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) ..............................398
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................49
and child safety seats ..............50
description ................................49
disposal ......................................55
driver airbag ..............................49
passenger airbag .......................49
side airbag ...........................49, 51
Air cleaner filter .......283–284, 341
Air conditioning ................121, 123
manual heating and air
conditioning system .......121, 123
Air filter .............................284, 341
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................190
Ambulance packages ..................15AM/FM .......................................436
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................273
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................200
Anti-theft system ..................78, 80
arming the system ..............78, 80
disarming a triggered
system .......................................80
AppLink™ .................................407
Armrests ....................................153
Ashtray(s) .................................168
Audio system
Single CD ................................351
Audio system (see Radio) .......351
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................184
fluid, adding ............................278
fluid, checking ........................278
fluid, refill capacities ..............337
fluid, specification ..................337
Auxiliary input jack
(Line in) ....................................360
Auxiliary powerpoint ................164
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........337
refill capacities ........................337
B
Battery .......................................279
acid, treating emergencies .....279
jumping a disabled battery ....249
maintenance-free ....................279
replacement, specifications ...341
servicing ..................................279
Booster seats ...............................22
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Brakes ........................................200
anti-lock ...................................200
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................200
brake warning light ................200
fluid, checking and adding ....278
fluid, refill capacities ..............337
fluid, specifications .................337
lubricant specifications ..........337
parking ....................................201
shift interlock ..................187–188
trailer ...............................233–234
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....337
Car2U® Home Automation
System .......................................154
Cargo management system ......223
CD ..............................................351
CD player ..................................349
CD voice commands ................450,
452–453
Cell phone use ............................16
Changing a tire .........................327
Changing the air filter ..............284
Child safety seats
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................39
LATCH .......................................28
Child safety seats -
booster seats ...............................22
Cleaning the touchscreen ........431
Cleaning your vehicle ...............293
engine compartment ..............295
instrument panel ....................298
interior .....................................297
plastic parts ............................294washing ....................................293
waxing .....................................295
wheels ......................................300
wiper blades ............................296
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ..121, 123
Clock ..........................................351
Console
overhead ......................96–97, 167
Controls
power seat ...............................138
Coolant ......................................273
checking and adding ..............273
refill capacities ........................337
specifications ..........................337
Creating a playlist .....................455
Cruise control ...........................211
Customer Assistance ................246
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................346
Getting roadside assistance ...246
Getting the service you
need .........................................252
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................258
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................256
Customizing your home
screen ........................................429
D
Defrost ...............121, 123, 125, 127
rear window ............................132
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................278
engine oil .................................272
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SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands .................................446
SIRIUS Travel Link ...................457
Snowplowing ...............................15
SOS Post Crash Alert .................48
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................336, 341
Special notice
ambulance conversions ............15
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................337
Stability system .........................204
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......171
Starting your vehicle ........170–171
jump starting ..........................249
Status bars ................................429
Steering wheel ............................82
controls ......................................82
tilting .........................................82
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) ....................49
Suspension ................................214
SYNC® AppLink™ ...................407
SYNC® customer support ........382
SYNC® Services ........................405
System overview .......................426
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ..............121,
123, 125, 127
Text messaging .........................393
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....393, 395Third-row power fold seat .......152
Tilt steering wheel ......................82
Tires ...........................306–307, 327
alignment ................................320
care ..........................................306
changing ..........................327, 329
checking the pressure ............316
inflating ...................................314
label .........................................313
replacing ..................................318
rotating ....................................321
safety practices .......................320
sidewall information ...............309
snow tires and chains ............322
spare tire .................................327
terminology .............................308
tire grades ...............................307
treadwear ........................307, 316
Towing .......................226, 240–241
recreational towing .................241
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............234
trailer towing ..........................226
wrecker ....................................240
Traction control ........................202
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................405
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................234
Trailer sway control ..................227
Transmission
brake-shift interlock
(BSI) ................................187–188
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................278
fluid, refill capacities ..............337
lubricant specifications ..........337
Troubleshooting ................376, 480
Turn signal ..................................89
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