We engineer and test all motor vehicles
and their components for reliable, regular
driving. Under various conditions,
long-term storage may lead to degraded
engine performance or failure unless you
use specific precautions to preserve engine
components.
General
•
Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated
place.
• Protect from sunlight, if possible.
• If vehicles are stored outside, they
require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and damage.
Body
• Wash your vehicle thoroughly to
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing
and the underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle if it is
stored in exposed locations.
• Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary
when you wash your vehicle.
• Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with
a light grade oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents. Engine
•
Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
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Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
Axle Maintenance
Change the axle fluid anytime an axle is
submerged in water.
California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however,
urges you to have all recommended
maintenance services performed at the
specified intervals and to record all vehicle
service.
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or
locations with similar climates using an
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certification
mark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normal
oil change interval is 3000 miles (5000
kilometers).
If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is
1800 miles (3000 kilometers).
Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air Filter
Replacement
The life of the engine air filter and cabin air
filter is dependent on exposure to dusty
and dirty conditions. Vehicles operated in
these conditions require frequent
inspection and replacement of the engine
air filter and cabin air filter.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE RECORD 463
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Repair Order #:Distance:
Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature:
Dealer stamp
Entertainment..............................................407
AM/FM Radio..................................................... 409
Bluetooth Audio................................................. 422
Browsing Device Content............................... 407
CD........................................................................\
..... 418
Line In..................................................................... 423
SD Card Slot and USB Port............................ 419
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)......................................................... 414
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................. 422
Environment......................................................14
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake.............................. 176
Essential Towing Checks..........................229
Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 230
Hitches................................................................... 229
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 230
Safety Chains...................................................... 229
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 229
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 229
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 230
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Extended Service Plan (ESP).................453 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............454
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)......................... 453
Exterior Mirrors
................................................89
Auto-dimming Feature...................................... 89
Blind Spot Information System...................... 90
Direction Indicator Mirrors ............................... 89
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 89
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..................................... 89
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror............................ 90
Memory Mirrors .................................................... 89
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 89
Puddle Lamps....................................................... 89
F
Fastening the Safety Belts
.........................30
Rear Inflatable Safety Belt................................ 32
Safety Belt Extension Assembly..................... 33
Safety Belt Locking Modes................................ 31
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy............31
Using the Sliding Clip......................................... 30Flat Tire Inflation
See: Temporary Mobility Kit.......................... 288
Floor Mats
.......................................................235
Ford Credit..........................................................11
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 11
Front Parking Aid
..........................................184
Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 184
Front Passenger Sensing System............40
Front View Camera
......................................214
Using the Front View Camera........................ 215
Fuel and Refueling.......................................158
Fuel Consumption
........................................162
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 163
Filling the Tank..................................................... 162
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................159
Fuel Filter
........................................................269
Fuel Quality....................................................159
Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 159
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................238
Fuses................................................................248
Fuse Specification Chart..........................248
Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel.................................................................. 254
Power Distribution Box.................................... 248
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............143
Gauges...............................................................93 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............94
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 94
Information Display............................................. 93
Left Information Display.................................... 95
Type 1........................................................................\
93
Type 2....................................................................... 95
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................47
Intelligent Access.................................................. 47
General Maintenance Information.......455 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 457
Owner Checks and Services......................... 456
Protecting Your Investment........................... 455
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 455
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 455
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................245
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