Alloy wheels and wheel covers are coated
with a clear coat paint finish. To maintain
their condition we recommend that you:
•
Clean them weekly with the
recommended wheel and tire cleaner.
• Use a sponge to remove heavy
deposits of dirt and brake dust
accumulation.
• Rinse them thoroughly with a
pressurized stream of water when you
have completed the cleaning process.
We recommend that you use Ford service
wheel cleaner. Make sure that you read
and follow the manufacturer ’s instructions.
Using other non-recommended cleaning
products can result in severe and
permanent cosmetic damage.
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 you store vehicles 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 you
store it 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)
Change engine oil and filter. *
Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Perform multi-point inspection.
* Reset the oil-life monitor after each engine oil and filter change. See
Oil Change
Indicator Reset (page 227).
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
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 3,100 mi (5,000 km).
If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is
1,900 mi (3,000 km)
.
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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Event Data Recording
See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Exterior Mirrors................................................79
Blind Spot Information System....................... 81
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.............................. 80
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 80
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors.......................... 80
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 79
Puddle Lamps....................................................... 80
Signal Indicator Mirrors..................................... 80
F
Fastening the Seatbelts
................................31
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 32
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy.................31
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................255
Floor Mats.......................................................195
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 76
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Ford Protect
...................................................439
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 440
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 439
Front Fog Lamps............................................76
Front Parking Aid..........................................169
Front Passenger Sensing System............40
Fuel and Refueling.......................................142
Fuel Consumption
.......................................148
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 148
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 148
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................144
Fuel Filter
........................................................233
Fuel Quality.....................................................143 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 143
Fuel Freshness Mode........................................ 143
Fuel Shutoff...................................................198
Fuses...................................................................211
Fuse Specification Chart
.............................211
Luggage Compartment Fuse Panel.............217
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........214
Power Distribution Box...................................... 211
Pre-Fuse Box......................................................... 211G
Garage Door Opener
See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............121
Gauges...............................................................84 Left Information Display.................................... 84
Right Information Display................................. 86
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................47
Intelligent Access.................................................. 47
General Maintenance Information
........441
Multi-point Inspection..................................... 444
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 443
Protecting Your Investment............................ 441
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 441
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?...................................................... 441
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................207
Getting the Services You Need..............204 Away From Home............................................. 204
Global Opening
...............................................79
Opening the Windows........................................ 79
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 163
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................198
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 236
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................75
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp.......................... 238
Head Restraints
..............................................114
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 115
Heated Seats
.................................................120
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................112
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 113
Heated Rear Window......................................... 112
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 109
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch............................................................158
High Voltage Battery....................................151 General Information........................................... 151
Hill Start Assist..............................................163 Switching the System On and Off...............164
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