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 (page 89).
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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At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.
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 245). 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
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Other maintenance items
1
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).
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
3,000 mi
(4,800 km) of the message appearing in the
information display prompting you to change
your oil. •
Example 1
: The message comes on at
28,751 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2: The message has not come
on, 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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Installing Child Restraints.................................17
Child Seats..................................................................... 17
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts................................ 17
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)................................................................... 20
Using Tether Straps................................................... 21
Instrument Cluster
.............................................84
Instrument Lighting Dimmer...........................73
Interior Lamps......................................................76 Front Row Map Lamps............................................ 76
Second Row Map Lamps........................................ 77
Interior Luggage Compartment Release.................................................................61
Interior Mirror
.........................................................81
Auto-Dimming Mirror................................................ 81
Introduction.............................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle..............................213 Connecting the Jumper Cables........................... 213
Jump Starting............................................................ 214
Preparing Your Vehicle........................................... 213
Removing the Jumper Cables............................. 214
K
Keyless Entry........................................................59 SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD.................................................................... 59
Keyless Starting..................................................127 Ignition Modes........................................................... 127Keys and Remote Controls.............................46
L
Lane Keeping System
......................................175
Switching the System On and Off..................... 175
Lighting Control
....................................................71
Headlamp Flasher..................................................... 72
High Beams................................................................... 71
Lighting.....................................................................71 General Information................................................... 71
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services........11
Load Carrying......................................................192
Load Limit............................................................192 Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer....................................................................... 192
Locking and Unlocking.....................................56 Activating Intelligent Access................................. 56
Autolock Feature (If Enabled).............................. 57
Battery Saver.............................................................. 58
Illuminated Entry....................................................... 58
Illuminated Exit.......................................................... 58
Luggage Compartment Release......................... 58
Power Door Locks..................................................... 56
Remote Control......................................................... 56
Smart Unlocks............................................................ 57
Locks.......................................................................56
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel............................ 289M
Maintenance......................................................240
General Information.............................................. 240
Media Hub
............................................................316
Memory Function...............................................114
Easy Entry and Exit Feature.................................. 115
Linking a Preset Position to Your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key................... 115
Saving a Preset Position......................................... 114
Message Center See: Information Displays...................................... 89
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors.................... 107
See: Windows and Mirrors..................................... 78
Mobile Communications Equipment...........12
Moonroof...............................................................82 Bounce-Back.............................................................. 82
Opening and Closing the Moonroof................... 82
Opening and Closing the Sunscreen.................82
Venting the Moonroof.............................................. 83
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™..........298
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L...................................299
MyKey Troubleshooting....................................54
MyKey ™
.................................................................50
Principle of Operation............................................. 50
N
Normal Scheduled Maintenance...............325 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™.............................. 325
Maintenance Intervals.......................................... 326
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