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, discolored fluids that also show signs of
overheating and foreign material contamination should be inspected
immediately by a qualified expert, such as the factory-trained technicians
at your dealership. Your vehicle’s oils and fluids should be changed 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™ ..............................336
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................149
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call .............325
Accessing your media menu
features ......................................347
Accessing your phone menu
features ......................................327
Accessory delay ..........................88
Active call menu options .........325
Advanced menu options ...334, 354
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) ..............................334
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................47
and child safety seats ..............48
description ................................47
disposal ......................................62
driver airbag ..............................47
passenger airbag .......................47
side airbag ...........................47, 51
Air cleaner filter .......231, 233, 299
Air conditioning ........................107
manual heating and air
conditioning system ...............107
Air filter, cabin ..........................109
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................139
Ambulance packages ..................15
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................218Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................149
Anti-theft system
arming the system ....................73
disarming a triggered system ..73
Audio system
Single CD ................................307
Audio system (see Radio) .......307
Automatic transmission ............137
fluid, adding ....................223, 227
fluid, checking ................223, 227
fluid, refill capacities ..............293
fluid, specification ..................293
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ..314
Auxiliary powerpoint ................117
B
Battery .......................................228
acid, treating emergencies .....228
jumping a disabled battery ....189
maintenance-free ....................228
replacement, specifications ...299
servicing ..................................228
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................159
Booster seats ...............................22
Brakes ........................................148
anti-lock ...................................149
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................149
brake warning light ................149
fluid, checking and adding ....227
fluid, refill capacities ..............293
fluid, specifications .................293
lubricant specifications ..........293
parking ....................................149
trailer .......................................178
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