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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
INFORMATION
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?
Carefully following the maintenance
schedule helps protect against major repair
expenses resulting from neglect or
inadequate maintenance and may help to
increase the value of your vehicle when
you sell or trade it. Keep all receipts for
completed maintenance with your vehicle.
We have established regular maintenance
intervals for your vehicle based upon
rigorous testing. It is important that you
have your vehicle serviced at the correct
times. These intervals serve two purposes;
one is to maintain the reliability of your
vehicle and the second is to keep the cost
of owning your vehicle down.
It is your responsibility to have all
scheduled maintenance performed and to
make sure that the materials used meet
the specifications identified in this owner's
manual. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 274).
Failure to perform scheduled maintenance
invalidates warranty coverage on parts
affected by the lack of maintenance.
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your
Dealership?
Factory-trained Technicians
Service technicians participate in extensive
factory-sponsored certification training to
help them become experts on the
operation of your vehicle. Ask your
dealership about the training and
certification their technicians have
received. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft
Replacement Parts
Dealerships stock Ford, Motorcraft and
Ford-authorized branded re-manufactured
replacement parts. These parts meet or
exceed our specifications. Parts installed
at your dealership carry a nationwide
12-month or 12,000 mi (20,000 km) parts
and labor limited warranty.
If you do not use Ford authorized parts they
may not meet our specifications and
depending on the part, it could affect
emissions compliance.
Convenience
Many dealerships have extended evening
and Saturday hours to make your service
visit more convenient and they offer one
stop shopping. They can perform any
services that are required on your vehicle,
from general maintenance to crash repairs.
Note:
Not all dealers have extended hours
or body shops. Please contact your dealer
for details.
Protecting Your Investment
Maintenance is an investment that pays
dividends in the form of improved
reliability, durability and resale value. To
maintain the correct performance of your
vehicle and its emission control systems,
make sure you have scheduled
maintenance performed at the designated
intervals.
Vehicles with a 3.2L, 3.5L or 3.7L Engine
Your vehicle is equipped with the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor system, which
displays a message in the information
display at the correct oil change interval.
This interval may be up to one year or
10,000 mi (16,000 km)
.
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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. See Changing the Engine Oil
and Oil Filter (page 213).
If your information display resets
prematurely or becomes inoperative, you
should perform the oil change interval at
six months or
5,000 mi (8,000 km) from
your last oil change. Never exceed one year
or
10,000 mi (16,000 km) between oil
change intervals.
All Vehicles
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 correctly 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. Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and
correct pressure.
Windshield washer fluid level.
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Normal Maintenance Intervals
3.2L, 3.5L and 3.7L Engines
At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Change engine oil and filter. **
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with dipstick). Consult your
dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect front axle and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-
joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings.
Diesel engine fill diesel exhaust fluid.
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. Other maintenance items
1
Torque rear axle U-bolts to specification.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km) Diesel engine replace fuel filter. 2
Replace engine air filter.
Change diesel foam air filter.
Every 45000 miles (70000
km)
Change engine coolant.3
At 100000 miles (160000
km)
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Other maintenance items
1
Replace spark plugs.
Every 100000 miles
(160000 km) Inspect accessory drive belt(s). 4
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km) Change rear axle fluid.
Replace accessory drive belt(s).
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 Replace early if indicated by per Water In Fuel warning lamp. See Warning Lamps and
Indicators (page 78).
3 Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers), then every three
years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).
4 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
3.2L, 3.5L and 3.7L Engines
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 message appears at
28,750 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The message does not
appear, but the odometer reads
30,000 mi (48,000 km) (for example,
the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was
reset at
25,000 mi (40,000 km)).
Perform the engine air filter
replacement.
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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 Scheduled
Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km) 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 Scheduled
Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km) 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
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change.
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F
Fastening the Seatbelts................................31
Safety Belt Extension Assembly..................... 33
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 32
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy............31
Floor Mats
........................................................179
Ford Credit.........................................................10
(U.S. Only)............................................................... 10
Fuel and Refueling
........................................113
Fuel Consumption........................................125 Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 125
Filling the Tank..................................................... 125
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................117
Fuel Filter - Gasoline
..................................220
Fuel Quality - Diesel.....................................115 Biodiesel................................................................. 116
Diesel Fuel Additives .......................................... 117
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not
Required ............................................................ 116
Fuel Requirements - Choosing the Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel is Required
(United States/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S.
Virgin Islands and Other Locales)............115
Fuel Quality - E85..........................................114 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles.............................................................. 114
Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................114 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................... 114
Fuel Shutoff....................................................182
Fuse Box Locations......................................193 Body Control Module Fuse Box..................... 193
Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................... 193
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............193
Pre-fuse Box......................................................... 193
Fuses.................................................................193
Fuse Specification Chart...........................194 Body Control Module....................................... 204
Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................... 194
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel........198
Pre-fuse Box........................................................ 202G
Gauges................................................................76
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............76
Fuel Gauge............................................................... 77
Information Display............................................. 76
Tripmeter Reset and Distance to Empty................................................................... 77
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................47
General Maintenance Information
.......363
Multi-point Inspection..................................... 365
Owner Checks and Services......................... 364
Protecting Your Investment........................... 363
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 363
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 363
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................189
Getting the Services You Need...............186 Away From Home.............................................. 186
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................... 141
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................182
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 223
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp.......................... 225
Head Restraints
..............................................97
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 98
Installing the Head Restraint .......................... 98
Removing the Head Restraint......................... 98
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................96 Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 96
Heated Rear Window......................................... 96
Heating See: Climate Control........................................... 92
Hill Start Assist - Vehicles With: Hill Start Assist...............................................................141
Switching the System On and Off................142
Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 142
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Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate...........................................................94
Cooling the Interior Quickly.............................. 94
General Hints......................................................... 94
Heating the Interior Quickly............................. 94
Maximum Cooling Performance in Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel
and Footwell Positions................................. 95
Recommended Settings for Cooling ...........94
Recommended Settings for Heating............94
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................. 95
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures................................................... 94
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................140
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........207
I
Ignition Switch..............................................108
In California (U.S. Only)..............................187
Information Display Control.......................65
Information Displays
.....................................82
General Information............................................ 82
Information Messages
..................................87
Installing Child Restraints............................16
Child Seats............................................................... 16
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 17
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)............................................. 19
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster
.........................................76
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.......................71
Interior Lamps
..................................................72
Courtesy Lamp...................................................... 72
Reading Lamps...................................................... 72
Interior Mirror
....................................................74
Auto-Dimming Mirror.......................................... 75
Introduction.........................................................7 J
Jump Starting the Vehicle
.........................182
Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 183
Jump Starting...................................................... 184
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 183
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 184
K
Keys and Remote Controls.........................47 Principle of Operation......................................... 47
L
Lane Keeping System.................................154 Lane Keeping Alert............................................. 154
Lighting Control
..............................................69
Headlamp Flasher............................................... 70
High Beams............................................................ 69
Lighting Control Positions................................ 69
Parking Lamps....................................................... 70
Lighting..............................................................69 General Information........................................... 69
Load Carrying
.................................................158
Load Limit.......................................................158
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 165
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 158
Load Retaining Fixtures.............................158 Securing Cargo.................................................... 158
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Locking and Unlocking.................................56
Automatic Locking.............................................. 60
Automatic Unlocking......................................... 60
Configurable Unlocking..................................... 60
Locking..................................................................... 56
Locking and Unlocking Confirmation...........56
Locking and Unlocking the Doors From Inside.................................................................... 56
One-Stage Unlocking........................................ 60
Opening and Closing the Double Rear Doors.................................................................... 58
Opening and Closing the Sliding Door.........57
Rear Emergency Exit........................................... 59
Two-Stage Unlocking........................................ 60
Unlocking................................................................ 56
Zone Re-Locking.................................................. 60
Locks
...................................................................56
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 264
M
Maintenance..................................................207 General Information.......................................... 207
Manual Climate Control..............................93
Manual Seats
..................................................98
Adjusting the Armrest...................................... 100
Adjusting the Lumbar Support....................... 99
Moving the Seat Backward or Forward.............................................................. 98
Recline Adjustment............................................ 99
Media Hub
.....................................................309
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 82
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors................96
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 73
Mobile Communications Equipment
.......12
Motorcraft Parts - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel.............................................................278
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L...............................276
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L................................277
MyKey Troubleshooting
...............................54
MyKey ™............................................................50
Principle of Operation........................................ 50N
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........366
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor® (Vehicles with
a 3.2L, 3.5L and 3.7L Engine)................... 366
Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 367
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................214 Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System............................................................... 214
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check........................................ 212
Opening and Closing the Hood..............207 Closing the Hood............................................... 208
Opening the Hood............................................. 207
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................190
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual...........191
Overhead Console
........................................107
Overhead Storage Compartments..............107
P
Parking Aid......................................................146 Switching the Parking Aid System
Off........................................................................\
147
Parking Aids
....................................................146
Principle of Operation....................................... 146
Parking Brake..................................................141 Center Parking Brake.......................................... 141
Passive Anti-Theft System..........................61 SecuriLock®............................................................ 61
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System...................... 61
Perchlorate........................................................10
Personalized Settings
..................................86
Measure Units....................................................... 86
Post-Crash Alert System
...........................185
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 56
Power Seats...................................................100 Power Lumbar..................................................... 102
Power Steering Fluid Check......................218 Adding Power Steering Fluid.......................... 218
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