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 cabin air filter (if equipped).
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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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. (i.e., 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
(except Focus).
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)Change manual transmission fluid.
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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)
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.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid (except
Focus).
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 (except
Focus).
Every 50000 miles
(80000 km)Change manual 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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Cargo net ...................................243
CD ..............................................374
CD player ..........................372, 402
CD voice commands .................403
Cell phone use ............................15
Changing a tire .........................349
Child safety restraints ..........30, 32
Child safety seats
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................42
LATCH .......................................30
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................22
Cleaning the touchscreen ........380
Cleaning your vehicle ...............317
engine compartment ..............319
instrument panel ....................321
interior .....................................321
plastic parts ............................318
washing ....................................317
waxing .....................................319
wheels ......................................323
wiper blades ............................320
Climate voice commands .........442
Clock ..................................374, 429
Collision Warning System .........236
Console ......................................170
overhead ..................................172
rear ..........................................170
Coolant ......................................296
checking and adding ..............296
refill capacities ........................360
specifications ..........................360
Cooler ........................................170
Cross Traffic Alert ....................231
Cruise control ...........................216Cupholder(s) .............................153
Customer Assistance ................266
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................369
Getting roadside assistance ...266
Getting the service
you need .................................271
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................277
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................275
D
Defrost .......................................135
rear window ............................138
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................301
engine oil .................................295
Display settings .........................430
Drivebelt ....................................358
Driver alert ................................225
Driving under special
conditions ..................192, 194, 197
sand .........................................195
snow and ice ...........................198
through water .................196, 263
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) .........................135
E
Electronic message center .......119
Electronic stability control ......204
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................268
running out of fuel .................181
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Emergency brake (see Parking
brake) ........................................201
Emission control system ..........185
End user license agreement ....455
Engine ........................................358
cleaning ...................................319
coolant .....................................296
fail-safe cooling .......................299
idle speed control ...................307
lubrication specifications .......360
refill capacities ........................360
service points ..................292, 294
Engine block heater .................177
Engine oil
checking and adding ..............295
dipstick ....................................295
filter, specifications ................364
refill capacities ........................360
specifications ..........................360
Event data recording ..................12
Exhaust fumes ..........................177
F
Fail safe cooling ........................299
Fleet MyKey programming ........72
Floor mats .................................264
Fluid capacities .........................360
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................193
Freezer ......................................170
Fuel
cap ...........................................183
capacity ...................................360
choosing the right fuel ...........180
filler funnel .............................181
filling your vehicle with fuel ..183
filter, specifications ........306, 364fuel pump shut-off ..................267
octane rating ...................180, 358
quality ......................................180
running out of fuel .................181
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................179
Fuses ..................................279–280
G
Garage door opener ..................162
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............183
Gauges .......................................113
H
Hazard flashers .........................267
HD Radio™ ...............................392
Headlamps
aiming ......................................312
bulb specifications ..................316
flash to pass ..............................96
high beam ...........................96, 99
replacing bulbs .......................314
Head restraints .........................142
Heated steering wheel ..............440
Heating ......................................135
Help ............................................439
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................162
Hood ..........................................290
How to use voice commands ...385
I
Ignition .......................................358
Illuminated visor mirror ...........110
Information displays .................119
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O
Octane rating ............................180
P
Pairing other phones ................411
Pairing your phone ...................411
Pairing your phone for the
first time ....................................411
Parental MyKey programming ...72
Park Assist ................................206
Parking brake ............................201
Parts (see Motorcraft®
parts) .........................................364
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................55
Phone settings ..................415, 436
Phone voice commands ............416
POI categories ...........................445
Point of Interest (POI) .............445
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................280
Power door locks ........................76
Power liftgate ..............................79
Power mirrors ...........................107
Powerpoint ................................167
Power steering ..........................241
fluid, refill capacity ................360
fluid, specifications .................360
Power Windows .........................105
Privacy information ..................383
Push button start system .........173
Q
Quick touch buttons .................452R
Radio ..........................................374
AM/FM .....................................391
Single CD ................................374
Radio reception .........................372
Radio voice commands .............396
Rear heated/cooled seats .........148
Rear seat controls
(if equipped) .............................375
Rear view camera
display ................................211, 432
Rear window defroster .............135
Receiving a text message .........415
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ........................................24
Refrigerator ...............................170
Relays ................................279–280
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ................78–79
locking/unlocking doors ...........76
replacing the batteries .............66
Reverse sensing system ...........206
Roadside assistance ..................266
Route preferences ....................447
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............50
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..............................40, 44
Safety defects, reporting ..........278
Safety information ....................381
Safety restraints ..............40, 42, 44
Belt-Minder® ............................44
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