
Check every six months
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval to
help make sure your vehicle keeps running
great. Multi-Point inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioning hoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks or damage
Exhaust system
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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy co\
mmercial use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by information display and per\
form services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km) Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)\
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Change engine oil and filter.*
Every 5000 miles (8000 km)
or six months
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Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)\
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter chang\
es. See Engine Oil Check (page 284). Exclusive use of E85 (flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular unleaded fuel.
Every oil change
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).
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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.
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Repair Order #:Distance:
Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature:
Dealer stamp

A
A/C
See: Climate Control..........................................132
About This Manual............................................7
Protecting the Environment..................................7
ABS See: Brakes...........................................................183
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................183
Accessories...................................................455 Exterior style........................................................455
Interior style.........................................................455
Lifestyle.................................................................455
Peace of mind.....................................................455
Accessories See: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............204
Active Park Assist..........................................194 Automatic Steering into Parking Space........196
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature.............197
Troubleshooting the System.............................197
Using Active Park Assist....................................195
Adaptive Headlamps.....................................89 Adjusting the Headlamps
..........................296
Horizontal Aim Adjustment..............................297
Vertical Aim Adjustment...................................296
Adjusting the Steering Wheel......................78 Power Tilt and Telescope Steering
Column................................................................78
AFS See: Adaptive Headlamps..................................89
Airbag Disposal...............................................52
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control..........................................132
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................76
All-Wheel Drive
...............................................177
Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................76
Arming the Alarm..................................................77
Disarming the Alarm.............................................77
Appendices....................................................457
Audible Warnings and Indicators
..............106
Headlamps On Warning Chime.......................106
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................106
Keyless Warning Alert........................................106
Parking Brake On Warning Chime..................
106
Audio Control
...................................................79
Seek, Next or Previous........................................79
Audio System
................................................370
General Information...........................................370 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/
FM/CD............................................................371
Autolamps.........................................................85 Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........86
Automatic Climate Control
..........................132
Automatic High Beam Control....................88
Activating the System..........................................89
Manually Overriding the System......................89
Automatic Transmission................................171 Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning.............................................................175
Brake-Shift Interlock Override..........................174
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow...................................................................176
Push Button Shift Transmission........................
171
SelectShift Automatic ™ Transmission..............173
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check...........................................................288
6F35/HF35 transmission..................................288
6F50/6F55 Transmission.................................289
Autowipers.......................................................83
Auxiliary Power Points.................................153 110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................153
12 Volt DC Power Point......................................153
Locations...............................................................153
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive...........................................177
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Phone..............................................................422
Making Calls........................................................424
Pairing Subsequent Phones............................424
Pairing Your Phone for the First Time...........423
Phone Menu Options........................................425
Phone Settings....................................................427
Phone Voice Commands..................................428
Receiving Calls....................................................425
Text Messaging...................................................426
Post-Crash Alert System.............................251 Spinout Detection..............................................252
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking..............................65
Power Seats
....................................................139
Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion
........................................................................\
......141
Power Lumbar.......................................................141
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................292
Power Windows
..............................................93
Accessory Delay...................................................94
Bounce-Back..........................................................93
One-Touch Down..................................................93
One-Touch Up.......................................................93
Window Lock..........................................................94 R
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................147
Armrest pass-through.........................................147
Rear Seats.......................................................143
Rear View Camera........................................199 Using the Rear View Camera System..........
200
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.....................................199
Recommended Towing Weights...............237
Refueling.........................................................165 Easy Fuel™ Capless Fuel System.....................165
Remote Control
...............................................54
Car Finder...............................................................56
Intelligent Access Key.........................................54
Remote Start..........................................................56
Replacing the Battery..........................................55
Sounding a Panic Alarm......................................56
Remote Start
...................................................136
Automatic Settings..............................................136
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................308
Replacement Parts Recommendation........12 Collision Repairs....................................................12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical
Repairs.................................................................12
Warranty on Replacement Parts.........................
13
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................58 Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only)..............................................................259
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......258
Roadside Assistance
...................................247
Vehicles Sold In Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance.......................................................248
Vehicles Sold In Canada: Using Roadside Assistance.......................................................248
Vehicles Sold In the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.....................................247
Vehicles Sold In the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.....................................247
Roadside Emergencies...............................247
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................244
Running Out of Fuel.....................................163 Refilling With a Portable Fuel Container.......163
S
Safety Belt Height Adjustment....................37
Safety Belt Minder..........................................38 Belt-Minder™...........................................................38
Safety Belts
......................................................32
Principle of Operation..........................................32
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................37
Conditions of operation......................................38
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Safety Precautions.........................................161
Scheduled Maintenance Record..............490
Scheduled Maintenance
.............................478
Seats.................................................................137
Security..............................................................75
Settings...........................................................387 Clock......................................................................388
Display...................................................................388
Settings.................................................................390
Sound....................................................................389
Vehicle...................................................................389
Side Airbags
.....................................................48
Side Curtain Airbags......................................49
Sitting in the Correct Position.....................137
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains..................................338
Special Notices
.................................................13
New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................13
Special Instructions...............................................13
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................486
Exceptions............................................................489
Speed Control See: Cruise Control...........................................203
Stability Control
.............................................190
Principle of Operation........................................190 Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................157
Automatic Engine Shutdown............................158
Failure to Start......................................................158
Fast Restart...........................................................157
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes..................159
Important Ventilating Information...................159
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is
Moving...............................................................159
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary..........................................................159
Starting and Stopping the Engine.............156 General Information............................................156
Steering..........................................................222 Electric Power Steering....................................222
Steering Wheel
................................................78
Storage Compartments...............................155
Sunroof See: Moonroof.......................................................98
Sun Shades
......................................................97
Sun Visors.........................................................97
Illuminated Vanity Mirror.....................................97
Supplementary Restraints System
.............43
Principle of Operation..........................................43
Symbols Glossary
..............................................7 T
Technical Specifications
See: Capacities and Specifications...............353
Temporary Mobility Kit..................................311 First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air.........................................313
General Information.............................................311
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure.........314
Tips for Use of the Kit.........................................312
Type 1.......................................................................311
Type 2.....................................................................317
What to do after the Tire has been Sealed................................................................315
What to do when a Tire Is Punctured.............313
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
.........................255
Tire Care.........................................................324
Glossary of Tire Terminology..........................326
Information About Uniform Tire Quality
Grading.............................................................324
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................327
Temperature A B C............................................325
Traction AA A B C...............................................325
Treadwear............................................................325
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Temporary Mobility Kit...............................311
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............339
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................340
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System .............................................................340
Tire Repair Kit See: Temporary Mobility Kit...............................311
Tires See: Wheels and Tires........................................311
Towing a Trailer.............................................237 Load Placement..................................................237
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......242 Emergency Towing............................................242
Recreational Towing..........................................242
Towing.............................................................237
Traction Control.............................................188
Principle of Operation........................................188
Transmission Code Designation
...............357
Transmission....................................................171
Transmission See: Transmission.................................................171
Transporting the Vehicle
.............................241
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™...................................................280
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L....................282 Universal Garage Door Opener
................148
HomeLink Wireless Control System...............148
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................204 Blocked Sensor..................................................209
Changing the Set Speed..................................
207
Detection Issues.................................................208
Disengaging the System..................................207
Following a Vehicle...........................................205
Hilly Condition Usage.......................................207
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation..............207
Overriding the System......................................207
Resuming the Set Speed..................................207
Setting a Speed..................................................205
Setting the Gap Distance.................................206
Switching the System Off.................................208
Switching the System On.................................204
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...............210
System Not Available........................................209
Using All-Wheel Drive...................................177 Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel
Drive (AWD)......................................................177
Using Cruise Control...................................203 Switching Cruise Control Off...........................204
Switching Cruise Control On...........................203
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................63
Using Snow Chains
......................................338 Using Stability Control..................................191
AdvanceTrac® .......................................................191
Using Traction Control.................................188 Switching the System Off Using a
Switch................................................................188
Switching the System Off Using the Information Display Controls.......................
188
System Indicator Lights and Messages.........188
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).............................................256
V
Vehicle Care
..................................................302
General Information...........................................302
Vehicle Certification Label
.........................356
Vehicle Identification Number..................356
Vehicle Storage............................................308 Battery...................................................................309
Body.......................................................................309
Brakes...................................................................309
Cooling system...................................................309
Engine...................................................................309
Fuel system..........................................................309
General.................................................................309
Miscellaneous......................................................310
Removing Vehicle From Storage....................
310
Tires.......................................................................309
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