When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
Vehicle use and example
Interval
Normal
7500-10000 miles
(12000-16000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5000-7499 miles
(8000-11999 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3000-4999 miles
(4800-7999 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Normal Maintenance Intervals At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Change engine oil and filter. **
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints.
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-
joints.
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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 180). 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)
Replace accessory drive belt(s). 4
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 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 180). 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
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Police vehicles equipped with an engine idle hour meter
Replace cabin air filter. *
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect the brake system
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Lubricate control arm and steering ball joints (if equipped
with grease fittings).
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter.**
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months or as
indicated by time/milage
calculation (see description
below) Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
* This is an optional feature.
** Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine
Oil Check (page 180).
Engine Idle Hour Meter
(If Equipped)
Your vehicle may been fitted with an idle
meter to indicate how much time the
vehicle has been sitting in park (P) or
neutral (N). The meter is incorporated with
the vehicle odometer. Depressing the
odometer-reset button once displays the
trip odometer (miles [kilometers]
following by a "T" for trip odometer);
depressing the odometer-reset button a
second time displays the idle meter (hours
following by an "H" for hours). The idle
meter only accumulates time when the
vehicle is in park (P) or neutral (N). Displayed time is cumulative for the vehicle
and cannot be reset to zero. Police vehicles
often experience long periods of idling,
during which engine oil continues to break
down but distance is not accumulated on
the odometer.
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
Axle maintenance
: The Power Transfer
Unit (PTU) in your vehicle does not require
any normal scheduled maintenance. The
system is electronically monitored and
notifies the driver of required service by
displaying a message in the information
display. The PTU lube will be more likely
to require a fluid change if the vehicle has
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experienced extended periods of
extreme/severe duty cycle driving. Do not
check or change the PTU lubricant unless
the unit has been submerged in water,
shows signs of leakage or a message
indicating required service is displayed.
Contact your authorized dealer for service
and to reset the PTU lube life monitor.
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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Repair Order #:Distance:
Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature:
Dealer stamp
Engine Coolant Check.................................181
Adding Engine Coolant..................................... 182
Checking the Engine Coolant.......................... 181
Recycled Engine Coolant................................. 182
Severe Climates.................................................. 183
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling............................................................... 183
Engine Oil Check..........................................180 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 180
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................180
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................233
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 233
Engine Specifications - 3.7L.....................233
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 234
Environment......................................................12
Essential Towing Checks...........................148 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 149
Hitches................................................................... 148
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 150
Safety Chains....................................................... 149
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 149
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 149
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 149
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording............................................... 7
Export Unique Options...................................11
Extended Service Plan (ESP).................294 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............295
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)......................... 294
Exterior Mirrors................................................64 Blind Spot Information System...................... 65
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 64
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..................................... 64
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror............................ 64
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 64
F
Fastening the Safety Belts..........................27 Safety Belt Extension Assembly.................... 29
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 28
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........27
Floor Mats
.......................................................154
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 55Ford Credit
...........................................................9
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 9
Front Passenger Sensing System............36
Fuel and Refueling
........................................101
Fuel Consumption.......................................106
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 106
Filling the Tank.................................................... 106
Fuel Filler Funnel Location
........................103
Fuel Filter.........................................................187
Fuel Quality - E85........................................102
Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................. 102
Fuel Quality
....................................................102
Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 102
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................157
Fuses..................................................................167
Fuse Specification Chart............................167 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........172
Power Distribution Box..................................... 167
G
Gauges................................................................67 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............68
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 68
Information Display............................................. 67
Speedometer........................................................ 68
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................46
General Maintenance Information.......296 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 298
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 297
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 296
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 296
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 296
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................164
Getting the Services You Need.................161 Away From Home................................................ 161
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 120
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................157
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Keys and Remote Controls........................46
Principle of Operation........................................ 46
L
Lighting Control..............................................58
Headlamp Flasher............................................... 59
High Beams............................................................ 58
Spot Lamp Control.............................................. 59
Lighting..............................................................58 General Information............................................ 58
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers..............137
Load Carrying
..................................................137
Load Limit.......................................................138
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 145
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer .................................................................. 138
Locking and Unlocking
................................48
Battery Saver......................................................... 50
Hidden Rear Door Locks.................................... 48
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 50
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 50
Independent Liftgate Locking Feature........49
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade........................................................... 49
Opening a Rear Door From the Inside..........50
Power Door Locks................................................ 48
Remote Control.................................................... 48
Locks...................................................................48
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 227
M
Maintenance...................................................176 General Information........................................... 176
Manual Climate Control..............................86
Manual Liftgate
..............................................50
Closing the Liftgate.............................................. 51
Opening the Liftgate............................................ 51Manual Seats
...................................................92
Lumbar Adjustment............................................ 93
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................... 92
Recline Adjustment............................................. 92
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 73
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors................88
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 63
Mobile Communications Equipment........11
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................234
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L...............................235
N
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
..........299
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 299
Normal Maintenance Intervals.................... 300
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................180
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 180
Opening and Closing the Hood
................177
Closing the Hood................................................ 178
Opening the Hood............................................... 177
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................165
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........165
Overhead Console
.........................................96
P
Parking Aids
....................................................124
Principle of Operation....................................... 124
Parking Brake.................................................120
Passenger Knee Airbag................................39
Pedals.................................................................55
Perchlorate..........................................................9
Personal Safety System ™
..........................33
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?................................................................... 33
Post-Crash Alert System
...........................160
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 48
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