
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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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.
Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredInspect and lubricate U-joints, if equipped with
grease fittings.
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km)Inspect 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.
*
Inspect and lubricate U-joints, if equipped with
grease fittings.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles).
*Reset your oil life monitoring system after each engine oil and filter
change. See theInstrument Clusterchapter.
Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances as in
heavy commercial use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or
livery)
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace engine air filter.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km)Inspect brake system.
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Lubricate control arm and steering ball joints if
equipped with grease fittings.
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and
measure tread depth.
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911 Assist™ ..............................384
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................190
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call .............373
Accessing the help screen .......447
Accessing the music in your
jukebox ......................................441
Accessing your media menu
features ......................................396
Accessing your phone menu
features ......................................375
Accessory delay ..........................95
Active call menu options .........373
Advanced menu options ...382, 402
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) ..............................382
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................51
and child safety seats ..............52
description ................................51
disposal ......................................57
driver airbag ..............................51
passenger airbag .......................51
side airbag ...........................51, 53
Air cleaner filter .......268–269, 324
Air filter .............................269, 324
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................182
Ambulance packages ..................16
AM/FM .......................................423
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................259Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................190
Anti-theft system ..................80, 82
arming the system ..............80, 82
disarming a triggered system ..82
AppLink™ .................................392
Audio system
Single CD ................................334
Audio system (see Radio) .......334
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................176
fluid, adding ............................263
fluid, checking ........................263
fluid, refill capacities ..............320
fluid, specification ..................320
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ..342
Auxiliary powerpoint ................155
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........320
refill capacities ........................320
B
Battery .......................................265
acid, treating emergencies .....265
jumping a disabled battery ....235
maintenance-free ....................265
replacement, specifications ...324
servicing ..................................265
Booster seats ...............................23
Brakes ........................................190
anti-lock ...................................190
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................190
brake warning light ................190
fluid, checking and adding ....264
fluid, refill capacities ..............320
fluid, specifications .................320
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MAP DVD - Loading and
Unloading ..................................353
Map icons ..................................462
Map mode ..................................461
Map updates ..............................465
Master lighting switch ................89
Media Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ..........................401
Message center .........................109
warning messages ...................115
Mirrors ...................................95, 98
programmable memory ............60
side view mirrors (power) .......95
signal ...................................96–97
Moon roof ..................................100
Motorcraft® parts .............278, 324
MyKey ..........................................62
N
Navigation end user license
agreement ..................................475
Navigation features ...................448
O
Octane rating ............................167
P
Pairing other phones ................370
Pairing your phone for the first
time ............................................370Parental MyKey programming ...62
Parking brake ............................191
Parts (see Motorcraft®
parts) .........................................324
Phone Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ..........................381
Phone redial ..............................375
Playing a DVD in the system ...353
Playing music (by artist,
album, genre, playlist, tracks,
similar) ......................................398
POI categories ...........................456
Point of Interest (POI) .............456
Power deployable running
boards ........................................214
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .......................247, 251
Power door locks ........................69
Power liftgate ..............................73
Power mirrors .............................95
Powerpoint ................................155
Power steering ..........................203
fluid, checking and adding ....264
fluid, refill capacity ................320
fluid, specifications .................320
Power Windows ...........................94
Privacy information ..................366
Putting a call on/off hold .........373
Q
Quick touch buttons .................464
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Snowplowing ...............................16
SOS Post Crash Alert .................50
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................319, 324
Special notice
ambulance conversions ............16
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................320
Stability system .........................194
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......161
Starting your vehicle ........160–161
jump starting ..........................235
Status bars ................................415
Steering wheel ............................84
controls ......................................84
tilting .........................................84
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) ....................51
Suspension ................................204
SYNC® AppLink™ ...................392
SYNC® customer support ........365
SYNC® Services ........................388
System overview .......................412
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .......119, 121
Text messaging .........................376
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....377, 379
Third-row power fold seat .......143
Tilt steering wheel ......................84
Tires ...........................289–290, 310alignment ................................303
care ..........................................289
changing ..........................310, 312
checking the pressure ............299
inflating ...................................297
label .........................................296
replacing ..................................301
rotating ....................................303
safety practices .......................302
sidewall information ...............292
snow tires and chains ............304
spare tire .................................310
terminology .............................291
tire grades ...............................290
treadwear ........................290, 299
Towing .......................216, 226–227
recreational towing .................227
trailer towing ..........................216
wrecker ....................................226
Traction control ........................192
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................388
Trailer sway control ..................217
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....179
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................263
fluid, refill capacities ..............320
lubricant specifications ..........320
Troubleshooting ................359, 466
Turn signal ..................................91
U
Universal garage door opener ..145
USB port ....................................344
Using privacy mode ..................373
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