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Check every six months
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as
necessary.
Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to have the
systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify
potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company
recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every
scheduled maintenance interval to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.
Multi-point Inspection
Accessory drive belt(s) Half-shaft dust boots (if equipped)
Battery performance Horn operation
Clutch operation (if equipped) Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Engine air filter Suspension component for leaks or
damage
Exhaust system Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps and hazard
warning system operationTires (including spare) for wear and
proper pressure
**
Fluid levels*; fill if necessary Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks Washer spray and wiper operation
*Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, manual and automatic transmission
(with an underhood dipstick), power steering (if equipped) and window
washer
**If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire
sealant expiration Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service advisor or technician about the
multi-point vehicle inspection. It’s a comprehensive way to perform a
thorough inspection of your vehicle. It’s your checklist that gives you
immediate feedback on the overall condition of your vehicle. You’ll know
what’s been checked, what’s okay, as well as those things that may
require future or immediate attention. The multi-point vehicle inspection
is one more way to keep your vehicle running great!
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Normal scheduled maintenance*
At every oil change
interval as indicated by
the information displayChange engine oil and filter.**
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure
tread depth.
Perform multi-point inspection
(recommended).
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level
(if equipped with dipstick). 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 rear axle and U-joints. Lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings (All-wheel drive
vehicles).
Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped).
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints,
suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and
U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease
fittings.
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
*Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between
service intervals.
**Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter
change. See theInstrument Clusterchapter.
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Other maintenance items1
Every 20000 miles
(32000 km)Replace cabin air filter (if equipped).
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Replace climate-controlled (heated and
cooled) seat filter
2.
Replace engine air filter.
At 100000 miles
(160000 km)Change engine coolant.
3
Every 100000 miles
(160000 km)Replace spark plugs.
Inspect accessory drive belt(s).4
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid.
Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced
within the last 100000 miles (160000 km).
1These maintenance items can be performed within 3000 miles
(4800 kilometers) of the last oil change. Do not exceed the designated
distance for the interval.
2If your vehicle has climate-controlled (heated and cooled) seats.
3Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers),
then every three years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).
4After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
If you operate your vehicleprimarilyin any of the following conditions,
you need to perform additional maintenance as indicated. If you
occasionallyoperate your vehicle under any of these conditions, it is
not necessary to perform the additional 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 hasnotcome on,
but the odometer reads 30000 miles (48000 kilometers); perform the
engine air filter replacement. (for example, the Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor was reset at 25000 miles [40000 kilometers].)
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by
the information display and perform services
listed in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance
chart.
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredInspect and lubricate U-joints.
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid.
Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances as in
heavy commercial use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or
livery)
As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by
the information display and perform services
listed in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance
chart.
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace cabin air filter (if equipped).
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)
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)Replace spark plugs.
Operating in dusty or sandy conditions such as unpaved or
dusty roads
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace cabin air filter (if equipped).
Replace 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.
*
Perform multi-point inspection.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid.
*Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter
change. See theInstrument Clusterchapter.
Exclusive use of E85 (flex fuel vehicles only)
Every oil change If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full
with regular unleaded fuel.
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Police interceptor equipped with an engine idle hour meter
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace cabin air filter (if equipped).
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km)Inspect the brake system.
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
months or as indicated
by time/mileage
calculation (see
description below)Change engine oil and filter.
*
Perform multi-point inspection.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)Replace spark plugs.
*Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter
change. See theInstrument Clusterchapter.
ENGINE IDLE HOUR METER (IF EQUIPPED):
Your vehicle may be equipped with an idle meter to indicate how much
time the vehicle is idling in positionPorN.The meter is incorporated
with the vehicle odometer. Depressing the odometer-reset button once
displays the trip odometer (miles [kilometers] followed by a “T” for trip
odometer); depressing the odometer-reset button a second time displays
the idle meter (hours followed by an “H” for hours). The idle meter only
accumulates time when the vehicle is in positionPorN.Displayed time
is cumulative for the vehicle.It cannot be reset to zero.Police/Fleet
vehicles often experience long periods of idling, during which engine oil
continues to break down but distance is not accumulated on the
odometer.
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911 Assist™ ..............................343
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................154
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call .............332
Accessing your media menu
features ......................................355
Accessing your phone menu
features ......................................333
Accessory delay ..........................92
Active call menu options .........332
Advanced menu options ...341, 362
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) ..............................341
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................48
and child safety seats ..............49
description ................................48
disposal ......................................64
driver airbag ..............................48
passenger airbag .......................48
side airbag ...........................48, 53
Air cleaner filter .......239, 241, 306
Air conditioning ........................113
manual heating and air
conditioning system ...............113
Air filter, cabin ..........................115
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................145
Ambulance packages ..................15
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................226Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................154
Anti-theft system
arming the system ....................76
disarming a triggered system ..76
Audio system
Single CD ................................314
Audio system (see Radio) .......314
Automatic transmission ............143
fluid, adding ....................231, 234
fluid, checking ................231, 234
fluid, refill capacities ..............301
fluid, specification ..................301
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ..321
Auxiliary powerpoint ................123
B
Battery .......................................236
acid, treating emergencies .....236
jumping a disabled battery ....195
maintenance-free ....................236
replacement, specifications ...306
servicing ..................................236
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................165
Booster seats ...............................22
Brakes ........................................153
anti-lock ...................................154
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................154
brake warning light ................154
fluid, checking and adding ....234
fluid, refill capacities ..............301
fluid, specifications .................301
lubricant specifications ..........301
parking ....................................154
trailer .......................................184
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C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....301
Cargo management system ......172
CD ..............................................314
CD player ..................................312
Cell phone use ............................16
Changing a tire .........................290
Child safety restraints ..........28, 31
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ....31
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................38
LATCH .......................................28
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................22
Cleaning your vehicle ...............254
engine compartment ..............257
instrument panel ....................259
interior .....................................258
plastic parts ............................256
washing ....................................254
waxing .....................................256
wheels ......................................260
wiper blades ............................257
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ..........113
Clock ..........................................314
Console ......................................124
overhead ..................................125
Coolant ......................................226
checking and adding ..............226
refill capacities ........................301
specifications ..........................301
Cross Traffic Alert ....................165
Cruise control ...........................163Customer Assistance ................193
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................309
Getting roadside assistance ...193
Getting the service
you need .................................199
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................205
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................203
D
Defrost .......................................113
rear window ............................114
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..................................231, 234
engine oil .................................225
Driving under special
conditions ..................144, 147, 150
sand .........................................148
snow and ice ...........................151
through water .................149, 191
E
Electronic message center .......103
Electronic stability control ......157
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................195
running out of fuel .................134
Emergency brake (see Parking
brake) ........................................154
Emission control system ..........139
End user license agreement ....372
Engine ........................................300
cleaning ...................................257
coolant .....................................226
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