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.
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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.
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.
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Cargo management system ......206
Cargo net ...................................205
CD ..............................................330
CD player ..........................328, 358
CD voice commands .................358
Cell phone use ............................15
Changing a tire .........................308
Child safety restraints ..........28, 30
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ....30
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................36
LATCH .......................................28
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................22
Cleaning the touchscreen ........335
Cleaning your vehicle ...............276
engine compartment ..............278
instrument panel ....................280
interior .....................................280
plastic parts ............................277
washing ....................................276
waxing .....................................278
wheels ......................................282
wiper blades ............................279
Climate voice commands .........399
Clock ..................................330, 385
Collision Warning System .........200
Console ......................................144
overhead ..................................144
Coolant ......................................256
checking and adding ..............256
refill capacities ........................317
specifications ..........................317
Cross Traffic Alert ....................195
Cruise control ...........................185Customer Assistance ................228
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................325
Getting roadside assistance ...228
Getting the service you
need .........................................234
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................240
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................238
D
Defrost .......................................122
rear window ............................124
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................261
engine oil .................................255
Display settings .........................386
Driving under special
conditions ..................165, 167, 170
sand .........................................168
snow and ice ...........................171
through water .................169, 226
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) .........................122
E
Electronic message center .......107
Electronic stability control ......178
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................230
running out of fuel .................153
Emergency brake (see Parking
brake) ........................................174
Emission control system ..........157
End user license agreement ....412
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Engine ........................................316
cleaning ...................................278
coolant .....................................256
fail-safe cooling .......................258
idle speed control ...................263
lubrication specifications .......317
refill capacities ........................317
service points ..........................255
Engine block heater .................149
Engine oil
checking and adding ..............255
dipstick ....................................255
filter, specifications ................320
refill capacities ........................317
specifications ..........................317
Event data recording ..................12
Exhaust fumes ..........................148
F
Fail safe cooling ........................258
Fleet MyKey programming ........63
Floor mats .................................227
Fluid capacities .........................317
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................166
Fuel
cap ...........................................155
capacity ...................................317
choosing the right fuel ...152–153
filler funnel .............................153
filling your vehicle with fuel ..155
filter, specifications ................263
fuel pump shut-off ..................229
octane rating ...................153, 316
quality ......................................152
running out of fuel .................153
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................151Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................................153
Fuses ..........................242–243, 248
G
Garage door opener ..................138
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............155
Gauges .......................................101
H
Hazard flashers .........................229
HD Radio™ ...............................347
Headlamps
aiming ..............................268–269
bulb specifications ..................274
flash to pass ..............................87
high beam .................................87
replacing bulbs .......................270
Head restraints .........................128
Heated steering wheel ..............397
Heating ......................................122
Help ............................................396
Hill start assist ..........................174
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................138
Hood ..........................................253
How to use voice commands ...340
I
Ignition .......................................316
Illuminated visor mirror .............98
Information displays .................107
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................159
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Pairing your phone for the first
time ............................................366
Parental MyKey programming ...63
Parking brake ............................174
Parts (see Motorcraft®
parts) .........................................320
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................48
Phone settings ..................370, 392
Phone voice commands ............372
POI categories ...........................402
Point of Interest (POI) .............402
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................243
Power door locks ........................67
Power liftgate ..............................71
Power mirrors .............................95
Powerpoint ................................143
Power steering ..........................203
fluid, checking and adding ....262
fluid, refill capacity ................317
fluid, specifications .................317
Power Windows ...........................94
Privacy information ..................338
Push button start system .........145
Q
Quick touch buttons .................408
R
Radio ..........................................330
AM/FM .....................................346
Single CD ................................330
Radio reception .........................328Radio voice commands .............351
Rear heated seats .....................136
Rear view camera
display ................................180, 388
Rear window defroster .............122
Receiving a text message .........370
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ........................................24
Relays ................................242–243
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ................70–71
locking/unlocking doors ...........67
opening the trunk .....................68
replacing the batteries .............58
Reverse sensing system ...........180
Roadside assistance ..................228
Roll stability control .................178
Roof rack ...................................207
Route preferences ....................404
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............42
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..............................35, 38
Safety defects, reporting ..........241
Safety information ....................336
Safety restraints ..............35–36, 38
Belt-Minder® ............................39
Belt-Minder®,
deactivating/activating .............41
extension assembly ..................38
for adults .............................35–36
for children ...............................24
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................48
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