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)
*Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter chang\
es. See Engine Oil Check (page 287).
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:
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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Scheduled Maintenance
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A/CSee: Climate Control..........................................135
About This Manual............................................7Protecting the Environment..................................7
ABSSee: Brakes...........................................................18\
7
ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes................................................................187
Accessories....................................................475Exterior style........................................................47\
5
Interior style.........................................................4\
75
Lifestyle.................................................................475
Peace of mind......................................................475
AccessoriesSee: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....12
ACCSee: Using Adaptive Cruise Control..............207
Active Park Assist..........................................198Automatic Steering into Parking Space........199
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature...........200
Troubleshooting the System............................201
Using Active Park Assist....................................198
Adaptive Headlamps......................................91 Adjusting the Headlamps..........................299
Horizontal Aim Adjustment...............................301
Vertical Aim Adjustment...................................299
Adjusting the Steering Wheel.....................80Power Tilt and Telescope Steering
Column................................................................80\
AFSSee: Adaptive Headlamps...................................91
Airbag Disposal...............................................53
Air Conditioning
See: Climate Control..........................................135
AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................78
All-Wheel Drive...............................................181
Ambient Lighting.............................................94
Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................78
Arming the Alarm..................................................79
Disarming the Alarm.............................................79
Appendices...................................................503
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............107
Headlamps On Warning Chime.......................108
Key in Ignition Warning Chime.........................107
Keyless Warning Alert........................................108
Parking Brake On Warning Chime..................108
Audio Control....................................................81Seek, Next or Previous.........................................81
Audio System................................................369General Information...........................................369
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD...........................................................370
Autolamps.........................................................87
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........88
Automatic Climate Control..........................135
Automatic High Beam Control....................90
Activating the System...........................................91
Manually Overriding the System.......................91
Automatic Transmission...............................175Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning.............................................................179
Brake-Shift Interlock Override..........................178
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow..................................................................180
Push Button Shift Transmission.......................175
SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission..............177
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check...........................................................292
6F35/HF35 transmission..................................292
6F50/6F55 Transmission.................................292
Autowipers.......................................................85
Auxiliary Power Points..................................157
110 Volt AC Power Point and Twisting Auxiliary
Cover..................................................................157
12 Volt DC Power Point......................................157
Locations................................................................\
157
AWDSee: All-Wheel Drive............................................181
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