•
Clean the wheels weekly using
Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner. Apply
using manufacturer's instructions.
• Use a sponge to remove heavy deposits
of dirt and brake dust accumulation.
• Rinse thoroughly with a strong stream of
water when you have completed the
cleaning process.
• To remove tar and grease, use Motorcraft
Bug and Tar Remover.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30
days or more, read the following
maintenance recommendations to make sure
your vehicle stays in good operating
condition.
We engineer and test all motor vehicles and
their components for reliable, regular driving.
Under various conditions, long-term storage
may lead to degraded engine performance
or failure unless you use specific precautions
to preserve engine components. General
•
Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated
place.
• Protect from sunlight, if possible.
• If vehicles are stored outside, they
require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and damage.
Body
• Wash your vehicle thoroughly to remove
dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from exterior
surfaces, rear-wheel housing and the
underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle if it is
stored in exposed locations.
• Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary when
you wash your vehicle.
• Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with a
light grade oil. •
Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil contains
contaminates which may cause engine
damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift through
all the gears while the engine is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the fuel
pump nozzle.
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Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)\
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 chang\
es. See Engine Oil Check (page 288).
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
Axle Maintenance
Change the axle fluid anytime an axle is
submerged 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 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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Essential Towing Checks............................244
Before Towing a Trailer.....................................245
Hitches..................................................................244
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC)............................................246
Safety Chains......................................................245
Trailer Brakes.......................................................245
Trailer Lamps.......................................................245
When Towing a Trailer.......................................245
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording..............................................9
Export Unique Options...................................14
Extended Service Plan (ESP).....................364 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)................365
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).............................364
Exterior Mirrors................................................95 Auto-Dimming Feature........................................97
Blind Spot Monitor................................................98
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................96
Heated Exterior Mirrors.......................................97
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors.............................97
Lincoln Welcome Mat...........................................97
Memory Mirrors.....................................................97
Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................95 F
Fastening the Safety Belts............................31
How to Extract Safety Belts in the Rear
Outboard Positions..........................................34
Safety Belt Extension Assembly.......................
34
Safety Belt Locking Modes................................32
Using a Sliding Clip..............................................32
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy.............32
Floor Mats......................................................250
Front Parking Aid...........................................193
Front Passenger Sensing System..............44
Fuel and Refueling........................................163
Fuel Consumption.........................................168 Calculating Fuel Economy................................168
Filling the Tank.....................................................168
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................165
Fuel Filter
........................................................294
Fuel Quality.....................................................164
Choosing the Right Fuel....................................164
Fuel Shutoff...................................................253
Fuses...............................................................265
Fuse Specification Chart............................265 Passenger Compartment Fuse Box...............272
Power Distribution Box.....................................265
Pre-Fuse Box.......................................................265
Rear Cargo Fuse Box.........................................277 G
Garage Door Opener
See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............150
Gauges............................................................102 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............104
Fuel Gauge...........................................................103
Information Display.............................................103
General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................52
Intelligent Access.................................................52
General Maintenance Information
...........367
Multi-Point Inspection........................................370
Owner Checks and Services...........................
369
Protecting Your Investment..............................367
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.............................367
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?......................................................367
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
..........................................................261
Getting the Services You Need................258 Away From Home..............................................258
Global Opening and Closing.......................95 Closing the Windows...........................................95
Opening the Windows.........................................95
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