NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG
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 steering linkage, ball joints,
suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and
U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease
fittings.
*Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels
when specified; rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted.
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Other maintenance items
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Replace engine air filter.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Consult dealer for requirements.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease
seal if non-sealed bearings are used.
Every 97500 miles
(156000 km)Replace spark plugs.
Every 105000 miles
(168000 km)Change engine coolant.
*
Change rear axle fluid (Dana axles).
Inspect accessory drive belt(s).**
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km)Change rear axle fluid (non-Dana axles).
Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced
within the last 100000 miles (160000 km).
Replace front wheel bearings and seals if
non-sealed bearings are used.
*Initial replacement at six years or 105000 miles (168000 kilometers),
then every three years or 45000 miles (72000 kilometers).
**If not replaced, inspect every 15000 miles (24000 kilometers).
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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
If you operate your vehicleprimarilyin one of the more demanding
conditions listed below, you need to have some items maintained more
frequently. If you onlyoccasionallyoperate your vehicle under 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 car-top carrier
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredInspect and lubricate U-joints, if equipped with
grease fittings.
See axle maintenance items underExceptions.
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.
Inspect and lubricate U-joints, if equipped with
grease fittings.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease
seals if non-sealed bearings are used.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)Replace spark plugs.
*Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels
when specified; rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted.
Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances as in
heavy commercial use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or
livery)
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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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances as in
heavy commercial use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or
livery)
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km) or six
monthsChange engine oil and filter.
Inspect and lubricate U-joints, if equipped with
grease fittings.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease
seals if non-sealed bearings are used.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)Replace spark plugs.
*Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels
when specified; rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted.
Operating in dusty or sandy conditions such as unpaved or
dusty roads
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace 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.
Inspect and lubricate U-joints, if equipped with
grease fittings.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease
seals if non-sealed bearings are used.
Every 50000 miles
(80000 km)Change rear axle fluid.
*Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels
when specified; rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted.
Exclusive use of E85 (flex fuel vehicles only)
Every oil change
intervalIf ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full
with regular unleaded fuel.
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parking ....................................114
shift interlock ..........................110
trailer ...............................130–131
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....250
CD ......................................266–267
CD player ..................................264
Cell phone use ............................15
Changing a tire .........................239
Child safety seats
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................32
tether anchorage hardware .....29
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................21
Cleaning your vehicle ...............201
engine compartment ..............204
instrument panel ....................206
interior .....................................205
plastic parts ............................203
washing ....................................201
waxing .....................................203
wheels ......................................208
wiper blades ............................204
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......82–83
Clock ..................................266–267
Coolant ......................................172
checking and adding ..............172
refill capacities ........................250
specifications ..........................250
Cruise control ...........................116
Customer Assistance ................145
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................261
Getting roadside assistance ...145Getting the service you
need .........................................151
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................157
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................155
D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................61
Defrost ...................................82–83
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................177
engine oil .................................171
Drivebelt ....................................249
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................184
Driving under special
conditions ..................................111
through water .........................142
E
Electronic message center .........74
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................148
running out of fuel .................102
Emergency Flashers .................147
Emission control system ..........105
End user license agreement ....327
Engine ................................248–249
cleaning ...................................204
coolant .....................................172
fail-safe cooling .......................175
lubrication specifications .......250
refill capacities ........................250
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service points ..........................171
Engine block heater ...................97
Engine oil
checking and adding ..............171
dipstick ....................................171
filter, specifications ................255
refill capacities ........................250
specifications ..........................250
Event data recording ..................10
Exhaust fumes ............................96
F
Fail safe cooling ........................175
Floor mats .................................143
Fluid capacities .........................250
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................139
Fuel
cap ...........................................103
capacity ...................................250
choosing the right fuel ...100–101
filler funnel .............................102
filling your vehicle with fuel ..103
filter, specifications ................185
fuel pump shut-off ..................147
octane rating ...........101, 248–249
quality ......................................100
running out of fuel .................102
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .......................99
Fuses ..........................159–160, 164
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............103
Gauges .........................................68H
Hazard flashers .........................147
Headlamps ...................................60
aiming ..............................191–193
bulb specifications ..................200
checking alignment ........192–193
daytime running lights .............61
flash to pass ..............................60
high beam .................................60
replacing bulbs .......................195
turning on and off ....................60
Head restraints ...........................87
Heating ..................................82–83
Hood ..........................................169
I
Ignition .........................94, 248–249
Illuminated visor mirror .............67
Information displays ...................74
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................107
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................206
cluster ........................................70
J
Jack ............................................239
positioning ...............................239
storage .....................................239
Joining two calls
(multiparty/conference call) ....284
Jump-starting your vehicle ......148
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Radio ..................................266–267
Single CD ........................266–267
Radio reception .........................264
Rear window defroster .........82–83
Receiving a text message .........288
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ........................................23
Relays ................................159–160
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ......................53
locking/unlocking doors ...........51
replacing the batteries .............49
Roadside assistance ..................145
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............37
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................34
Safety defects, reporting ..........158
Safety information ....................276
Safety restraints ..............31–32, 34
Belt-Minder® ............................35
extension assembly ..................34
for adults .............................31–32
for children ...............................23
safety belt maintenance ...........37
seat belt maintenance ..............37
warning light and chime ..........35
Safety seats for children ............23
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................257Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............343
Seats
child safety seats ......................23
front seats ...........................87, 89
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................55
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) .........308
Setting the clock ...............266–267
SOS Post Crash Alert .................39
Spark plugs,
specifications .............248–249, 255
Special notice
ambulance conversions ............14
utility-type vehicles ..................14
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................250
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .........96
Starting your vehicle ............94, 96
jump starting ..........................148
Steering wheel ............................58
tilting .........................................58
Sun visor ......................................67
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) ....................40
SYNC® AppLink™ ...................303
SYNC® customer support ........276
SYNC® Services ........................300
T
Temperature control (see
Climate control) ....................82–83
Text messaging .........................287
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Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....288, 290
Tilt steering wheel ......................58
Tires ...........................213–214, 239
alignment ................................230
care ..........................................213
changing ..........................239, 242
checking the pressure ............223
inflating ...................................221
label .........................................221
replacing ..........................227, 244
rotating ....................................230
safety practices .......................229
sidewall information ...............215
snow tires and chains ............232
spare tire .........................239–240
terminology .............................214
tire grades ...............................214
treadwear ........................213, 226
Towing ...............................126, 137
recreational towing .................138
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............131
trailer towing ..........................126
wrecker ....................................137
Traction control ........................115
Traction-lok rear axle ...............112
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................300
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................131
Transmission .............................108
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....110
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................177fluid, refill capacities ..............250
lubricant specifications ..........250
Turn signal ..................................62
U
Upfitter controls .......................259
USB port ....................................273
Using privacy mode ..................284
V
Vehicle health report ................298
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................256
Vehicle loading ..........................119
Ventilating your vehicle .............96
Voice commands in media
mode ..........................................306
Voice commands in phone
mode ..........................................282
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......70
Washer fluid ..............................186
Water, Driving through .............142
Windows
power .........................................63
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................59
checking and adding fluid .....186
replacing wiper blades ...........190
Wrecker towing .........................137
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