Normal Maintenance Intervals
3.2L, 3.5L and 3.7L Engines
At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Change engine oil and filter. **
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with dipstick). Consult your
dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect front axle and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-
joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings.
Diesel engine fill diesel exhaust fluid.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
* Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service intervals.
** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. Other maintenance items
1
Torque rear axle U-bolts to specification.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km) Diesel engine replace fuel filter. 2
Replace engine air filter.
Change diesel foam air filter.
Every 45000 miles (70000
km)
Change engine coolant.3
At 100000 miles (160000
km)
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Other maintenance items
1
Replace spark plugs.
Every 100000 miles
(160000 km) Inspect accessory drive belt(s). 4
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km) Change rear axle fluid.
Replace accessory drive belt(s).
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the last
engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 Replace early if indicated by per Water In Fuel warning lamp. See Warning Lamps and
Indicators (page 75).
3 Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers), then every three
years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).
4 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
3.2L, 3.5L and 3.7L Engines
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the f
ollowing conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the oil
change required message appearing in the
information display.
•
Example 1
: The message appears at
28750 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The message does not
appear, but the odometer reads
30000 mi (48,000 km)
(for example,
the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was
reset at
25000 mi (40,000 km)).
Perform the engine air filter
replacement. Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Scheduled
Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
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A/C
See: Climate Control.......................................... 89
About This Manual...........................................7 Protecting the Environment................................ 7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 137
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 137
Accessories.....................................................414 Exterior Style........................................................ 414
Interior Style......................................................... 414
Lifestyle.................................................................. 414
Peace of Mind...................................................... 414
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 10
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................215 Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................ 216
Vertical Aim Adjustment.................................. 215
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................61
Airbag Disposal...............................................43
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 89
Air Vents............................................................89 Center Air Vents.................................................... 89
Side Air Vent.......................................................... 90
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 60
Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................60 Alarm System....................................................... 60
Arming the Alarm................................................ 60
Disarming the Alarm.......................................... 60
Triggering the Alarm........................................... 60
Appendices.....................................................416
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............77
Airbag Secondary Warning................................ 77
Door Ajar................................................................... 77
Exterior Lamps On............................................... 78
Gearshift Lever not in Park (P)........................78
Key in Ignition......................................................... 78
Parking Brake On.................................................. 78
Safety Belt Minder............................................... 78
Audio Control - Vehicles With: Touchscreen Display..................................62 Audio Control - Vehicles Without:
Touchscreen Display...................................61
Seek, Next or Previous........................................ 62
Audio Input Jack...........................................297
Audio System................................................282 General Information......................................... 282
Audio Troubleshooting
..............................299
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio.............................290
A
udio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/
SYNC.............................................................288
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/ FM...................................................................283
A
UX Button.......................................................... 286
Clock Button........................................................ 285
Menu Button....................................................... 286
Sound Button..................................................... 286
Station Preset Buttons.................................... 286
Station Tuning Buttons................................... 285
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD.................................................286
Autolamps........................................................67 Windshield Wiper Activated Rain
Lights.................................................................... 67
Automatic Transmission
............................133
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 135
Hints on Driving with an Automatic Transmission................................................... 135
Understanding the Gearshift Lever Positions of the Automatic
Transmission................................................... 133
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................209
Autowipers.......................................................64
Auxiliary Power Points................................103 A
C Power Point................................................... 103
Auxiliary Power Point Locations...................103
Auxiliary Switches........................................
415
B
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood.........200
Booster Seats..................................................22 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 22
Bottle Holder
..................................................105
Brake Fluid Check.........................................210
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Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............305
Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu................................................................... 312
Accessing Your Phone Settings....................316
Making a Call........................................................ 310
Pairing a Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................. 305
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................307
Phone Options during an Active Call...........311
Receiving Calls...................................................... 311
System Settings.................................................. 318
Text Messaging.................................................... 314
Using Traction Control................................139
Using Voice Recognition...........................302
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 302
System Interaction and Feedback..............303
Using Winter Tires.......................................250
Utilizing the Me
diation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only).........................183
V
Vehicle Care....................................................227
Vehicle Certification Label.......................270
Vehicle Identification Number................270
Vehicle Storage..............................................231 Battery.................................................................... 232
Body........................................................................\
. 231
Brakes..................................................................... 232
Cooling system................................................... 232
Engine...................................................................... 231
Fuel system........................................................... 231
General................................................................... 231
Miscellaneous..................................................... 232
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 232
Tires........................................................................\
. 232
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 89
Vents See: Air Vents........................................................ 89
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............270
Voice Control - Vehicles With: Touchscreen Display..................................
62
MyFord Touch® Controls.................................. 63
Voice Control - Vehicles Without: Touchscreen Display..................................
62 W
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................75
Anti-Lock Brake System.................................... 75
Battery...................................................................... 75
Brake System......................................................... 75
Diesel Warning Lamps........................................ 75
Direction Indicator................................................ 76
Door Ajar.................................................................. 76
Engine Coolant Temperature........................... 76
Engine Warning Lamps...................................... 76
Front Airbag............................................................ 76
High Beam............................................................... 76
Lane Departure..................................................... 76
Low Fuel Level........................................................ 77
Low Tire Pressure Warning................................ 77
Message Center Warning................................... 77
Oil Pressure............................................................. 77
Park Lamp................................................................ 77
Safety Belt Minder................................................ 77
Stability Control..................................................... 77
Transmission Tow/Haul...................................... 77
Washer Fluid Check.....................................210
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 227
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 64
Waxing.............................................................228
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 256
Wheels and Tires.........................................233 General Information.......................................... 233
Technical Specifications................................. 264
Windows and Mirrors....................................70
Windshield Washers.....................................65
W
indshield Wipers........................................64
Intermittent Wipe................................................ 64
Winter Tires See: Using Winter Tires................................... 250
Wipers and Washers.....................................64
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