
When the oil change message appears in
the information display, it is time for an oil
change. Make sure you perform the oil
change within two weeks or 500 miles
(800 kilometers) of the message
appearing. Make sure you reset the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each oil
change.
If your information display resets
prematurely or becomes inoperative, you
should perform the oil change interval at
six months or 5000 miles (8000
kilometers) from your last oil change.
Never exceed one year or 10000 miles
(16000 kilometers) between oil change
intervals.
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built
with multiple, complex, performance
systems. Every manufacturer develops
these systems using different
specifications and performance features.
That is why it is important to rely upon your
dealership to properly diagnose and repair
your vehicle.
Ford Motor Company has recommended
maintenance intervals for various parts
and component systems based upon
engineering testing. Ford Motor Company
relies upon this testing to determine the
most appropriate mileage for replacement
of oils and fluids to protect your vehicle at
the lowest overall cost to you and
recommends against maintenance
schedules that deviate from the scheduled
maintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of only
genuine Ford, Motorcraft or
Ford-authorized re-manufactured
replacement parts engineered for your
vehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the Ford
Workshop Manual list the recommended
additives and chemicals for your vehicle.
We do not recommend using chemicals or
additives not approved by us as part of
your vehicle
’s normal maintenance. Please
consult your warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
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.
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Multi-Point inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and properpressure**
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 tire 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 a
message 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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At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
1
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and tie-rod ends. Lubricate if equipped
with grease fittings.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service intervals.
2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine Oil
Check (page 216). 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.
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km) Change manual transmission fluid.
Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced within the
last 100000 miles (160000 km).
Replace timing and oil pump belt (1.0L 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.
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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
OIL
CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing
in the information display.
• Example 1
: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message comes on at
28751 miles (46270 kilometers).
Perform the 30000-mile
(48000-kilometer) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED 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. 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
Change manual transmission fluid.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
Replace spark plugs.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 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.
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
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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 manual transmission fluid.
Every 50000 miles (80000
km)
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine
Oil Check (page 216). 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:
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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R
Rear Parking Aid...........................................150
Rear Seats........................................................113
Folding the Seatback......................................... 113
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................174 Cargo Management System........................... 174
Rear View Camera
.......................................156
Using the Rear View Camera System.........156
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 156
Rear Window Wiper and Washers
...........73
Rear Window Washer......................................... 73
Rear Window Wiper............................................. 73
Refueling...........................................................131 Easy Fuel ™ Capless Fuel System................132
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Integrated Key Transmitter
......................45
Changing the Remote Control Battery........46
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 45
Locating Your Vehicle......................................... 46
Programming a New Remote Control.........46
Reprogramming the Unlocking Function .............................................................. 46
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 47
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Keyless Entry.................................................................47
Changing the Remote Control Battery.........47
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 47
Locating Your Vehicle......................................... 49
Programming a New Remote Control..........47
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Keyless Entry with Remote Start..........................49
Changing the Remote Control Battery........49
Intelligent Access Key........................................ 49
Locating Your Vehicle......................................... 50
Programming a New Remote Control.........49
Remote Start......................................................... 50
Sounding the Panic Alarm............................... 50
Remote Start.................................................109 Automatic Settings........................................... 109
Heated and Cooled Devices........................... 109
Last Settings........................................................ 109
Removing a Headlamp
..............................224
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............238 Replacement Parts
Recommendation.........................................11
Collision Repairs..................................................... 11
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................... 11
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................52
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
..............................................................199
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
..............................................................199
Roadside Assistance..................................189
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 189
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage.................190
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 190
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 189
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 189
Roadside Emergencies
..............................189
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 186
Running Out of Fuel....................................130 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 130
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 130
S
Safety Canopy ™
.............................................42
Safety Precautions.......................................128
Satellite Radio...............................................291 Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................. 292
Satellite Radio Reception Factors................291
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service................... 291
Troubleshooting................................................. 292
Scheduled Maintenance Record
...........344
Scheduled Maintenance...........................336
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.......................31
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................32 Belt-Minder™........................................................ 32
Seatbelts...........................................................28 Principle of Operation........................................ 28
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Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime...............................................................32
Conditions of operation..................................... 32
Seats..................................................................110
Security..............................................................66
Side Airbags.....................................................40
Sitting in the Correct Position...................110
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 256
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)....................... 12
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................342
Exceptions............................................................ 343
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 159
Stability Control
............................................148
Principle of Operation....................................... 148
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................ 118
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................121 Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 122
Failure to Start..................................................... 122
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................124
Important Ventilating Information...............124
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................ 123
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 123
Vehicles with an Ignition Key........................... 121
Vehicles with Keyless Start.............................. 121
Starting and Stopping the Engine...........118 General Information........................................... 118
Steering.............................................................172 Electric Power Steering..................................... 172
Steering Wheel
...............................................69
Storage Compartments..............................117
Sunroof See: Moonroof....................................................... 84
Sun Visors
.........................................................84
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 84
Supplementary Restraints System.........36 Principle of Operation........................................ 36
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7 SYNC™ Applications and Services
.......310
911 Assist................................................................ 310
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................. 312
SYNC™...........................................................294 General Information......................................... 294
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
..........................324
T
Tailgate See: Manual Liftgate........................................... 62
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............265
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................196
Tire Care
...........................................................241
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 243
Important Information for 235/40R18 Low-Profile Tires and Wheels................... 241
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 241
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 244
Temperature A B C............................................ 242
Traction AA A B C............................................... 242
Treadwear............................................................. 242
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........257 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 258
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 258
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 241
Towing a Trailer.............................................182
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 1.0L EcoBoost™, Automatic
Transmission...............................................183
Emergency Towing............................................. 183
Recreational Towing.......................................... 183
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 2.0L, Automatic Transmission
..............183
Emergency Towing............................................. 183
Recreational Towing......................................... 184
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - Manual Transmission...............................182
Recreational Towing.......................................... 182
Towing
..............................................................182
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