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2.
Place the wheel in the spare tire well with
the valve stem facing down. Use the
mini-spare bolt to secure the wheel
through one of the lug holes.
3. Place the jack and tools back into the spare tire compartment.
4. Replace the carpeted wheel cover. 350
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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
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections 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.
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Multi-Point inspection
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure**
Fluid levels *
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
** If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tir\
e sealant expiration Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive way
to perform a thorough inspection of your
vehicle. Your checklist gives you immediate
feedback on the overall condition of your
vehicle. NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor®
Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you
should change the engine oil based on how
your vehicle is used. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning your
vehicle and reduces environmental waste at
the same time.This means you do not have to remember to
change the oil on a mileage-based schedule.
Your vehicle lets you know when an oil
change is due by displaying ENGINE OIL
CHANGE DUE or OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
in the information display.
The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of use.
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B
Blind Spot Information System..................217
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with
Cross Traffic Alert............................................217
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............279
Booster Seats
..................................................26
Types of Booster Seats.......................................26
Brake Fluid Check.......................................292
Brakes..............................................................183 General Information............................................183
Breaking-In.....................................................244
Bulb Specification Chart.............................297
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................135
California Proposition 65................................11
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™....................................................358
Specifications......................................................359
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L........364 Specifications......................................................365
Capacities and Specifications...................353
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................302
Center Console.............................................155 Changing a Bulb
...........................................297
Lamp Assembly Condensation.......................297
Replacing Bulbs..................................................297
Changing a Fuse...........................................277 Fuses......................................................................277
Changing a Road Wheel.............................343 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information.......................................................344
Stowing the flat tire (Type 1).............................349
Stowing the flat tire (Type 2)............................349
Tire Change Procedure....................................345
Type 1.....................................................................345
Type 2....................................................................347
Changing the 12V Battery..........................293
Changing the Engine Air Filter
.................300
2.0L EcoBoost Engine......................................300
3.7L Engine..........................................................300
Changing the Wiper Blades......................295
Checking MyKey System Status.................62
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................295
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance.................................................40
Child Safety
.......................................................15
General Information..............................................15
Child Safety Locks..........................................30 Left-Hand Side........................................................31
Right-Hand Side.....................................................31
Child Seat Positioning...................................28 Cleaning Leather Seats
..............................307
Cleaning Products.......................................302
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................308
Cleaning the Engine
....................................304
Cleaning the Exterior..................................302 Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts........................303
Exterior Chrome..................................................303
Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)....................303
Underbody...........................................................303
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens...........................306
Cleaning the Interior...................................305 Cleaning Black Label Interior (If
Equipped)........................................................305
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................304
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................60
Climate............................................................440 Climate Control Voice Commands.................443
Climate Control
..............................................132
Climate Controlled Seats............................146
Cooled Seats........................................................146
Collision Warning System..........................223 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION............................223
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................285
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator...........51
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