
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following 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. Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Inspect U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
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
Inspect U-joints.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
* Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified;
rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted. Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Inspect brake system.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires*
, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Inspect U-joints.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Change engine oil and filter.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months or 200
engine hours
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
* Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified;
rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted. Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
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
Inspect U-joints.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change rear axle fluid.
Every 50000 miles (80000
km)
* Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified;
rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted.
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule: Normal vehicle axle maintenance: Rear
axles and power take-off units with
synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks
equipped with Ford-design axles are
lubricated for life; do not check or change
fluid unless a leak is suspected, service is
required or the assembly has been
submerged in water. During long periods
of trailer towing with outside temperatures
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Sitting in the Correct Position....................67
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 182
Special Notices
................................................10
New Vehicle Limited Warranty........................ 10
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles........................................ 10
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)...................... 10
Special Instructions............................................. 10
Using your Vehicle as an Ambulance............10
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance
...............................................273
Exceptions............................................................ 274
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................... 91
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................. 72
Starting a Gasoline Engine..........................72 Failure to Start....................................................... 73
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................. 73
Important Ventilating Information.................73
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving.................................................................. 73
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary........................................................... 73
Starting and Stopping the Engine............72 General Information............................................ 72
Steering..............................................................92
Steering Wheel
................................................42
Sun Visors.........................................................48
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 48
Supplementary Restraints System..........27 Principle of Operation......................................... 27
Symbols Glossary.............................................5
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................234
911 Assist............................................................... 234
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI) (If Equipped, United
States Only).................................................... 238
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, United States Only).................................................... 236
SYNC™ AppLink ™
......................................242
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 242
SYNC™.............................................................216 General Information.......................................... 216
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................254 T
Technical Specifications
See: Capacities and Specifications..............191
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................122
Tire Care...........................................................164 Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 166
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 164
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................. 167
Temperature A B C............................................. 165
Traction AA A B C............................................... 165
Treadwear............................................................. 165
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........183 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................ 184
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....................................... 184
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 163
Towing a Trailer.............................................100 Load Placement................................................. 100
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
...........................................................110
Emergency Towing.............................................. 110
Recreational Towing........................................... 110
Towing..............................................................100
Traction Control
.............................................90
Principle of Operation........................................ 90
Trailer Sway Control.....................................101
Transmission Code Designation.............196
Transmission....................................................83
Transmission See: Transmission................................................ 83
Transporting the Vehicle............................110
U
Under Hood Overview
.................................137
USB Port...........................................................215
Using Cruise Control......................................91
Switching Cruise Control Off............................ 91
Switching Cruise Control On............................. 91
Using Snow Chains
......................................182
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Using SYNC™ With Your Media
Player............................................................244
Accessing Your Play Menu............................. 249
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 244
Media Menu Features....................................... 247
Media Voice Commands................................ 246
System Settings.................................................. 251
What's Playing?................................................. 245
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............221
Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 225
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 230
Making a Call....................................................... 224
Pairing a Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................... 221
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................. 222
Phone Options during an Active Call.........224
Phone Voice Commands................................ 222
Receiving Calls.................................................... 224
System Settings.................................................. 231
Text Messaging................................................... 228
Using Traction Control.................................90 Switching the System Off ............................... 90
System Indicator Lights and Messages........................................................... 90
Using Voice Recognition............................218 Initiating a Voice Session................................. 218
System Interaction and Feedback...............219
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)..........................123
V
Vehicle Care
....................................................156
General Information.......................................... 156
Vehicle Certification Label........................196
Vehicle Identification Number.................195 Vehicle Storage..............................................161
Battery.................................................................... 162
Body........................................................................\
.. 161
Brakes..................................................................... 162
Cooling system.................................................... 162
Engine...................................................................... 161
Fuel system........................................................... 162
General.................................................................... 161
Miscellaneous...................................................... 162
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 162
Tires........................................................................\
. 162
Ventilation See: Climate Control........................................... 63
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............195
Voice Control
...................................................42
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................51 Anti-Lock Braking System................................. 51
Anti-Theft System................................................ 51
Battery....................................................................... 51
Brake System.......................................................... 51
Check Fuel Cap...................................................... 51
Cruise Control........................................................ 52
Direction Indicator................................................ 52
Engine Coolant Temperature........................... 52
Engine Oil................................................................ 52
Fasten Safety Belt................................................ 52
High Beam............................................................... 52
Low Fuel Level....................................................... 52
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................... 52
Powertrain Malfunction/Electronic Throttle Control................................................................. 52
Service Engine Soon............................................ 52
Traction Control System.................................... 53
Traction Control System Off............................ 53
Transmission Tow/Haul..................................... 53
Washer Fluid Check.....................................145
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 156
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 43
Waxing..............................................................157
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 186
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Wheels and Tires..........................................163
General Information.......................................... 163
Technical Specifications................................. 190
Windows and Mirrors...................................46
Windshield Washers.....................................43
Windshield Wipers.........................................43
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades................... 147
Wipers and Washers
.....................................43
Wrecker Towing See: Transporting the Vehicle......................... 110
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