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Battery
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keep connections clean.
•If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days without recharging the
battery, it may be advisable to disconnect the battery cables to ensure
battery charge is maintained for quick starting.
Note:If battery cables are disconnected, it will be necessary to reset
memory features.
Brakes
•Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully released.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and pins under vehicle are
covered with grease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 meters) every 15 days to lubricate
working parts and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle from Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of storage, do the following:
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt or grease film build-up on
window surfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for any deterioration.
•Check under the hood for any foreign material that may have collected
during storage (mice/squirrel nests).
•Check the exhaust for any foreign material that may have collected
during storage.
•Check tire pressures and set tire inflation per the Tire Label.
•Check brake pedal operation. Drive the vehicle 15 feet (4.5 meters)
back and forth to remove rust build-up.
•Check fluid levels (including coolant, oil and gas) to make sure there
are no leaks and fluids are at recommended levels.
•If the battery was removed, clean the battery cable ends and inspect.
Contact your authorized dealer if you have any concerns or issues.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Item CapacityFord part name or
equivalentFord part number / Ford
specification
Brake fluid
1
Between MIN and
MAX on reservoirMotorcraft DOT 4 LV
High Performance
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-20 /
WSS-M6C65-A2 and ISO
4925 Class 6
Hinges, latches, striker
plates and rotors, seat
tracks, fuel filler door
hinge and spring—Multi-Purpose Grease
(Lithium grease)Motorcraft XL-5 (aersol)
and/or CRC SL3151ESB /
ESB-M1C93-B
Door weatherstrips —Silicone Spray
LubricantXL-6 /
ESR-M13P4-A
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft
Penetrating and Lock
LubricantXL-1 /
None
Engine oil (3.5L V6) 6.0 quarts (5.7L)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Motor OilWSS-M2C945-A
2
Engine oil (3.5L V6
EcoBoost)6.0 quarts (5.7L)Motorcraft SAE 5W-30
Motor OilWSS-M2C946 -A
2
Engine oil (2.0L
EcoBoost)5.7 quarts (5.4L) Motorcraft SAE 5W-30
Motor OilWSS-M2C946 -A
2
Power Transfer Unit
(PTU) fluid (All Wheel
Drive)18 ounces (0.53L)Motorcraft® SAE
75W-140 Synthetic
Rear Axle LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
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Item CapacityFord part name or
equivalentFord part number / Ford
specification
Engine coolant (3.5L V6)3
12.2 quarts
(11.5L)
M otorcraft® Orange
Antifreeze/Coolant
PredilutedVC-3DIL-B (US)
CVC-3DIL-B (Canada) /
WSS-M97B44-D2 Engine coolant (3.5L V6
EcoBoost)
3
11.4 quarts
(10.8L)
Engine coolant (2.0L
EcoBoost)
3
11.6 quarts
(11.0L)
6F50 Automatic
transmission fluid
4,5
10.8 quarts
(10.3L)
Motorcraft
MERCON LV ATFXT-10-QLV /
MERCON LV 6F55 Automatic
transmission fluid
4,5
1 1.6 quarts
(11.0L)
6F35 Automatic
transmission fluid
4,5
9.0 quarts (8.5L)
Rear axle fluid 2.4 pints (1.15L)Motorcraft SAE
80W-90 Premium Rear
Axle LubricantXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
Windshield washer fluid Fill as requiredMotorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
Concentrate (US)
Premium Quality
Windshield Washer
Fluid (Canada)ZC-32-A1 or ZC-32-B1
(US)
CXC-37-(A, B, D, and F)
(Canada) /
WSB-M8B16-A2
Fuel tank18.6 gallons
(70.4L)——
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Item CapacityFord part name or
equivalentFord part number / Ford
specification
A/C Refrigerant (Without
auxiliary A/C)6
2.0L & 3.5L GTDI
2.93 pounds
(1.33 kg).
3.5L TiVCT
2.56 pounds
(1.16 kg).Motorcraft R134a
RefrigerantYN-19 (US), CYN-16-R
(Canada) /
WSH-M17B19-A
A/C Refrigerant
Compressor Oil
6
2.0L & 3.5L GTDI
7.2 fluid ounces
(215 mL)
3.5L TiVCT
9.2 fluid ounces
(275 mL)Motorcraft PAG
Refrigerant
Compressor OilYN-12-D /
WSH-M1C231-B.
1Use only Motorcraft DOT 4 LV High Performance Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting
WSS-M6C65-A2 and ISO 4925 Class 6. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may
cause brake system damage.2Your engine has been designed to use engine oil that meets Ford specification. It is also
acceptable to use an engine oil of recommended viscosity grade that displays the API
Certification Mark for gasoline engines.
Do not use API S category oils labeled as SN, SM, SL or lower category unless the label also
display the API certification mark. These oils do not meet requirements of your vehicle’’s engine
and emissions system.3Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
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equivalentFord part number / Ford
specification
4Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size
and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be
checked by a qualified technician.5Use of a dual usage fluid in an automatic transmission requiring MERCON LV may cause
transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission
damage. Refer toscheduled maintenance informationto determine the correct service
interval.6The A/C refrigerant system contains refrigerant R134a under high pressure. Opening the A/C
refrigerant system can cause personal injury. A/C refrigerant system is to be serviced only by
qualified personnel.
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Roadside Assistance
Exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance, including:
•Towing, flat-tire change and battery jump starts
•Out of fuel and lock-out assistance
•Travel Expense reimbursement for lodging, meals and rental car
•Destination assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental car coverage and
emergency transportation
Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your Ford Extended Service Plan coverage
expires, you can transfer any remaining coverage to the new owner.
Whenever you sell your vehicle, prospective buyers may have a higher
degree of confidence that vehicle was properly maintained with Ford
ESP, thereby improving resale value!
Avoid the Rising cost of vehicle maintenance
Ford ESP also offers a Premium Maintenance Plan that covers all
scheduled maintenance, and select items that routinely wear out.
The coverage is prepaid, so you never have to worry about affording
vehicle maintenance. It covers regular checkups, routine inspections,
preventative care and replacement items that require periodic attention
for normal wear:
•Windshield Wiper Blades
•Spark Plugs (except in California)
•The clutch Disc
•Brake pads and linings
•Shock Absorbers
•Belts and Hoses
•Diesel Exhaust Fluid Replenishment
Contact your selling dealership today so they can customize a Genuine
Ford Extended Service Plan that fits your driving lifestyle and budget.
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Protecting Your Investment
Maintenance is an investment that will pay dividends in the form of
improved reliability, durability and resale value. To maintain the proper
performance of your vehicle and its emission control systems, it is
imperative that scheduled maintenance be completed at the designated
intervals.
Your vehicle is equipped with the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor® (IOLM)
system which displays a message in the information display at the proper
oil change service interval; this interval may be up to one year or
10000 miles (16000 kilometers). When ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE or
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED appears in the information display, it is time
for an oil change; the oil change must be done within two weeks or
500 miles (800 kilometers) of the ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE or OIL
CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing. The Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor® must be reset after each oil change; see theInformation
Displayschapter.
If your information display is prematurely reset or becomes inoperative,
you should perform the oil change interval at six months or 5000 miles
(8000 kilometers) from your last oil change. Never exceed one year or
10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between oil change intervals.
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built with multiple, complex,
performance systems. Every manufacturer develops these systems using
different specifications and performance features. That is why it is
important to rely upon your dealership to properly diagnose and repair
your vehicle.
Ford Motor Company has recommended maintenance intervals for
various parts and component systems based upon engineering testing.
Ford Motor Company relies upon this testing to determine the most
appropriate mileage for replacement of oils and fluids to protect your
vehicle at the lowest overall cost to you and recommends against
maintenance schedules that deviate from the scheduled maintenance
information.
Ford strongly recommends the use of only genuine Ford, Motorcraft® or
Ford-authorized remanufactured replacement parts because they are
engineered for your vehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
Ford Motor Company recommended additives and chemicals are listed in
the owner manual and in the Ford Workshop Manual. Additional
chemicals or additives not approved by Ford Motor Company are not
recommended as part of normal maintenance. Please consult your
warranty information.
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Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a normal operating characteristic
and, by itself, does not necessarily indicate a concern or that the fluid
needs to be changed. However, discolored fluids that also show signs of
overheating and foreign material contamination should be inspected
immediately by a qualified expert, such as the factory-trained technicians
at your dealership. Your vehicle’s oils and fluids should be changed at the
specified intervals or in conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viable
way to change fluid for many vehicle sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are flushed only with new fluid
that is the same as that required to fill and operate the system, or using
a Ford-approved flushing chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed
every month or at six month intervals.
Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.
Windshield washer fluid level.
Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if
necessary.
Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as
necessary.
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