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, a qualified expert, such as the
factory-trained technicians at your dealership, should inspect discolored
fluids that also show signs of overheating or foreign material
contamination immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle’s oils and fluids 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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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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