
At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
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. See Engine
Oil Check (page 217). Other maintenance items
1
Replace cabin air filter.
Every 20000 miles (32000
km)
Replace engine air filter.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change engine coolant.2
At 100000 miles (160000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 100000 miles
(160000 km) Inspect accessory drive belt(s). 3
Change automatic transmission fluid. 4
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km) Replace accessory drive belt(s). 5
Replace timing belt (1.6L engine).
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 Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers), then every three
years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).
3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
4 Rear-wheel drive vehicles only.
5 If not replaced within the last 100000 miles (160000 kilometers).
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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. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the
message appearing in your information
display prompting you to change your oil.
•
Example 1: The message comes on at
28751 miles (46270 kilometers).
Perform the 30000-mile
(48000-kilometer) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The message has not
come on, but the odometer reads
30000 miles (48000 kilometers) (for
example, the Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor was reset at 25000 miles
[40000 kilometers]). 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 Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km) Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.*
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
* This is an optional feature. 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
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
* This is an optional feature.
** Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine
Oil Check (page 217). 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: Normal vehicle axle maintenance: Rear
axles and power take-off (PTO) 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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above 70°F (21°C) and at wide-open
throttle for long periods above 45 mph (72
km/h), change non-synthetic rear axle fluid
every 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) or
three months, whichever comes first. This
interval can be waived if the axle is filled
with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting
Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part
number F1TZ-19580-B, or equivalent. Add
friction modifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A) or
equivalent for complete refill of
Traction-Lok rear axles. See Capacities
and Specifications (page 275).
Police, Taxi and Livery vehicle axle
maintenance: Change rear axle fluid every
100000 miles (160000 kilometers). Rear
axle fluid change may be waived if the axle
was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid
meeting Ford specification
WSL-M2C192-A, part number
F1TZ-19580-B, or equivalent. Add four
ounces (118 mL) of additive friction
modifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A) or
equivalent for complete refill of
Traction-Lok rear axles. Change the axle
fluid anytime the axle submerges 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 5000 miles (8000
kilometers).
If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is
3000 miles (4800 kilometers).
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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B
Blind Spot Information System..............162
Switching the System Off and On...............164
System Errors....................................................... 164
Using the System................................................ 162
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............212
Booster Seats..................................................22
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 23
Brake Fluid Check
.........................................221
Brakes...............................................................146 General Information.......................................... 146
Breaking-In.....................................................188
Bulb Specification Chart
..........................230
C
Cabin Air Filter................................................107
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications - 1.6L EcoBoost™..................................................275
Specifications...................................................... 275
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................278
Specifications...................................................... 279
Capacities and Specifications - 2.5L.................................................................282
Specifications..................................................... 283
Capacities and Specifications...............268
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 234
Center Console..............................................123
Changing a Bulb
...........................................226
Lamp Assembly Condensation.................... 226
Replacing Fog, Park and Turn Signal Bulbs.................................................................. 228
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs............................ 227
Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs.................. 228
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulb.................................................................... 230
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb..........230
Replacing Reverse Lamp Assembly...........229
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs........................ 228
Replacing Tail, Brake and Turn Signal Bulbs.................................................................. 229
Changing a Fuse.............................................211 Fuses........................................................................\
. 211Changing a Road Wheel...........................262
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 262
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 263
Changing the 12V Battery..........................222
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................232 1.6L and 2.0L EcoBoost Engines.................. 232
2.5L Engine........................................................... 233
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................223 Front Wiper Blades............................................ 223
Rear Wiper Blade............................................... 224
Checking MyKey System Status...............52
Checking the Wiper Blades......................223
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance.................................................33
Child Safety
.......................................................15
General Information............................................. 15
Child Safety Locks
..........................................25
Left-Hand Side...................................................... 26
Right-Hand Side................................................... 26
Child Seat Positioning..................................24
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................237
Cleaning Products
.......................................234
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................238
Cleaning the Engine....................................235
Cleaning the Exterior..................................234 Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 234
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 235
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 235
Underbody............................................................ 235
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................237
Cleaning the Interior...................................236
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................236
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................50
Climate Control..............................................101
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 218
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........42
Creating a MyKey
...........................................50
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 50
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