When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
Vehicle use and exampleInterval
Normal
7500-10000 miles(12000-16000 km)
Normal commuting with highway drivingNo, or moderate, load or towingFlat to moderately hilly roadsNo extended idling
Severe
5000-7499 miles(8000-11999 km)
Moderate to heavy load or towingMountainous or off-road conditionsExtended idlingExtended hot or cold operation
Extreme3000-4999 miles(4800-7999 km)Maximum load or towingExtreme hot or cold operation
Normal Maintenance Intervals
At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display*
Change engine oil and filter.**
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints (AWD only).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.
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At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display*
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness ordrag.
* 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 Oil ChangeIndicator Reset (page 243).
Other maintenance items 1
Replace cabin air filter.Every 20000 miles (32000km)
Replace engine air filter.Every 30000 miles (48000km)
Change engine coolant.2At 100000 miles (160000km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 100000 miles(160000 km)Inspect accessory drive belt(s).3
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 lastengine 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 threeyears 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).
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SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in anyof the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.If you operate your vehicle occasionallyunder any of these conditions, it is notnecessary to perform the extramaintenance. For specificrecommendations, see your dealershipservice advisor or technician.
Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the informationdisplay and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect rear axle and U-joints (AWD only).Inspect frequently, serviceas requiredInspect half-shaft boots.
See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30000 miles (48000km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 60000 miles (96000km)
Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the informationdisplay and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.Inspect frequently, serviceas requiredReplace engine air filter.
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30000 miles (48000km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 60000 miles (96000km)
Extended Hot and Cold climate operation
Change engine oil and filter.*Every 5000 miles (8000km)
*Hot Climates only
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Operating in off-road (unpaved, sandy, dusty) and Mountainous conditions
Replace cabin air filter.Inspect frequently, serviceas requiredReplace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormalnoise, wear, looseness or drag.Every 5000 miles (8000km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure treaddepth.
Change engine oil and filter.*Every 5000 miles (8000km) or six monthsPerform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30000 miles (48000km)
*Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Oil ChangeIndicator Reset (page 243).
Exclusive use of E85 (flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regularunleaded fuel.Every oil change
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the NormalSchedule:
Axle and PTU maintenance: The PowerTransfer Unit (PTU) and rear axle (AWDonly) in your vehicle does not require anynormal scheduled maintenance. TaurusSHO vehicles are electronically monitoredand notify the driver required by service bydisplaying a message in the informationdisplay. The PTU lubricant will be morelikely to require a fluid change if the vehiclehas extended periods of extreme or severeduty cycle driving. Changing or checking
the PTU lubricant is not necessary unlessthe unit has been submerged in water,shows sign of leakage or (Taurus SHOonly) a message indicating required serviceis displayed. Contact your authorizeddealer for service.
California fuel filter replacement: If youregister your vehicle in California, theCalifornia Air Resources Board hasdetermined that the failure to perform thismaintenance item does not nullify theemission warranty or limit recall liabilitybefore the completion of your vehicle'suseful life. Ford Motor Company, however,urges you to have all recommendedmaintenance services performed at thespecified intervals and to record all vehicleservice.
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V. Europe Territory
A. Use of Certain Traffic Codes in Europe
1. General Restrictions Applicable toTraffic Codes. Client acknowledgesand agrees that in certain countries ofthe Europe Territory, Client will needto obtain rights directly from thirdparty RDS-TMC code providers toreceive and use the Traffic Codes inthe Data and to deliver to End-UsersTransactions in any way derived fromor based on such Traffic Codes. Forsuch countries, HERE shall deliver theData incorporating Traffic Codes toClient only after receiving certificationfrom Client of its having obtained suchrights.
2. Display of Third Party RightsLegends for Belgium. Client shall, foreach Transaction that uses TrafficCodes for Belgium, provide thefollowing notice to the End-User:“Traffic Codes for Belgium areprovided by the Ministerie van deVlaamse Gemeenschap and theMinistèrie de l’Equipement et desTransports.”
B. Paper Maps. With respect to anylicense granted to Client relating tomaking, selling or distributing papermaps (i.e., a map fixed on a paper orpaper-like medium): (a) such licensewith respect to Data for the Territory ofGreat Britain is conditioned on Client’sentering into and complying with aseparate written agreement with theOrdnance Survey (“OS”) to create andsell paper maps, Client’s paying to theOS any and all applicable paper maproyalties, and Client’s complying withthe OS copyright notice requirements;(b) such license for selling or otherwisedistributing for charge with respect toData for the Territory of Czech Republic
is conditioned on Client’s obtaining priorwritten consent from Kartografie a.s.;(c) such license for selling or distributingwith respect to Data for the Territory ofSwitzerland is conditioned on Client’sobtaining a permit from Bundesamt fürLandestopografie of Switzerland; (d)Client is restricted from using Data forthe Territory of France to create papermaps with a scale between 1:5,000 and1:250,000; and (e) Client is restrictedfrom using any Data to create, sell ordistribute paper maps that are the sameor substantially similar, in terms of datacontent and specific use of color,symbols and scale, to paper mapspublished by the European nationalmapping agencies, including withoutlimitation, Landervermessungämter ofGermany, Topografische Dienst of theNetherlands, Nationaal GeografischInstituut of Belgium, Bundesamt fürLandestopografie of Switzerland,Bundesamt für Eich-und Vermessung-swesen of Austria, and the NationalLand Survey of Sweden.
C. OS Enforcement. Without limitingSection IV(B) above, with respect toData for the Territory of Great Britain,Client acknowledges and agrees thatthe Ordnance Survey (“OS”) may bringa direct action against Client to enforcecompliance with the OS copyright notice(see Section IV(D) below) and papermap requirements (see Section IV(B)above) contained in this Agreement.
D. Third Party Notices. Any and all copiesof the Data and/or packaging relatingthereto shall include the respective ThirdParty Notices set forth below and usedas described below corresponding tothe Territory (or portion thereof)included in such copy:
NoticeCountry(ies)
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A/CSee: Climate Control.........................................109About This Manual...........................................7ABSSee: Brakes...........................................................164ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes................................................................164Accessories....................................................443Exterior Style.......................................................443Interior Style........................................................443Lifestyle.................................................................443Peace of Mind.....................................................443AccessoriesSee: Replacement PartsRecommendation............................................12ACCSee: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............179Active Park Assist...........................................171Automatic Steering into ParkingSpace..................................................................173Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..........173Troubleshooting the System..........................174Using Active Park Assist...................................172Adjusting the Headlamps.........................255Horizontal Aim Adjustment...........................256Vertical Aim Adjustment.................................255Adjusting the Pedals....................................69Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Manual Adjustable SteeringColumn...........................................................66Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable SteeringColumn...........................................................66Easy Entry and Exit Feature..............................67End of Travel Position.........................................67Memory Feature....................................................67Airbag Disposal...............................................45Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control.........................................109Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............259AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................65All-Wheel Drive..............................................157
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................65Arming the Alarm.................................................65Disarming the Alarm...........................................65Appendices....................................................465Apps..................................................................415...................................................................................415SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link....................417At a Glance........................................................16Audible Warnings and Indicators.............88Headlamps On Warning Chime.....................88Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................88Keyless Warning Alert........................................88Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................88Audio Control...................................................67MEDIA.......................................................................67Seek, Next or Previous........................................67Audio Input Jack...........................................325Audio System.................................................315General Information..........................................315Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD....................................................................316Menu Structure...................................................318Audio Unit - Vehicles With: PremiumAM/FM/CD..................................................320Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD............................................................321Autolamps.........................................................73Windshield Wiper ActivatedHeadlamps.........................................................73Automatic Climate Control - VehiclesWith: Premium AM/FM/CD......................111Automatic Climate Control - VehiclesWith: Sony Audio System........................113Automatic Climate Control - VehiclesWithout: Touchscreen Display..............110Automatic High Beam Control..................75Activating the System.........................................75Manually Overriding the System....................76Automatic Transmission............................153Automatic Transmission AdaptiveLearning.............................................................155Brake-Shift Interlock.........................................154If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow...................................................................155SelectShift Automatic™Transmission...................................................153Understanding the Positions of YourAutomatic Transmission.............................153
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SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (IfActivated).........................................................391Sources.................................................................389Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information................................398USB Ports.............................................................398Environment......................................................15Essential Towing Checks..........................208Before Towing a Trailer....................................209Hitches..................................................................208Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)........................................209Safety Chains.....................................................208Trailer Brakes......................................................208Trailer Lamps......................................................208When Towing a Trailer.....................................209Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording..............................................9Export Unique Options..................................13Exterior Mirrors................................................79Auto-Dimming Feature......................................79Blind Spot Monitor..............................................80Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors...............................79Heated Exterior Mirrors......................................79Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors..........................80Memory Mirrors.....................................................79Power Exterior Mirrors........................................79Puddle Lamps.......................................................80
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Fastening the Seatbelts................................31Seatbelt Locking Modes....................................32Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy.................31Flat Tire InflationSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................267Floor Mats........................................................212Foot PedalsSee: Adjusting the Pedals.................................69Ford Credit..........................................................11US Only......................................................................11Ford Protect...................................................445Ford Protect Extended Service Plan(CANADA ONLY)..........................................446Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.Only)..................................................................445Front Passenger Sensing System............40Fuel and Refueling.......................................143
Fuel Consumption.......................................149Calculating Fuel Economy..............................149Filling the Fuel Tank...........................................149Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................145Fuel Filter........................................................252Fuel Quality - E85........................................144Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex FuelVehicles.............................................................144Switching Between E85 andGasoline............................................................145Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................145Choosing the Right Fuel...................................145Fuel Shutoff....................................................215Fuses................................................................226Fuse Specification Chart..........................226Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........231Power Distribution Box....................................226
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener...........130Gauges...............................................................83Fuel Gauge.............................................................84Information Display.............................................84Type 1........................................................................83Type 2.......................................................................84General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................46Intelligent Access.................................................46General Maintenance Information........447Multi-Point Inspection.....................................449Owner Checks and Services.........................448Protecting Your Investment...........................447Why Maintain Your Vehicle?..........................447Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?.....................................................447Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada..........................................................222Getting the Services You Need................219Away From Home...............................................219Global Opening...............................................79Opening the Windows........................................79
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake.............................................165
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Hazard Warning Flashers...........................215Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.....................255Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................74Head Restraints.............................................119Adjusting the Head Restraint.........................120Tilting Head Restraints .....................................121Heated Seats..................................................127Rear Heated Seats..............................................127Heated Steering Wheel...............................68Heated Windows and Mirrors....................117Heated Exterior Mirror........................................117Heated Rear Window..........................................117HeatingSee: Climate Control.........................................109Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate...........................................................115Cooling the Interior Quickly.............................116General Hints.........................................................115Heating the Interior Quickly.............................115Recommended Settings for Cooling............116Recommended Settings for Heating...........116Side Window Defogging in ColdWeather..............................................................117Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................164Home Screen.................................................381Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........236
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Ignition Switch................................................137In California (U.S. Only)............................220Information Display Control......................68Information Displays....................................89General Information...........................................89Information Messages.................................98Adaptive Cruise Control....................................98AdvanceTrac™.....................................................99Alarm........................................................................99All Wheel Drive...................................................100Automatic Engine Shutdown..........................99Automatic High Beam Control.......................99Battery and Charging System.......................100Blind Spot Information and Cross TrafficAlert System.....................................................101Brake System........................................................101
Collision Warning System...............................102Doors and Locks.................................................102Driver Alert............................................................102Fuel..........................................................................102Keys and Intelligent Access............................103Lane Keeping System.......................................103Maintenance........................................................104MyKey.....................................................................104Park Aid..................................................................105Passenger Sensing System Message.........105Power Steering....................................................105Reminder Messages..........................................105Remote Start.......................................................106Seats.......................................................................106Starting System..................................................106Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................106Traction Control...................................................107Transmission........................................................107Installing Child Restraints............................19Child Seats...............................................................19Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.........................20Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH)............................................22Using Tether Straps.............................................23Instrument Cluster........................................83Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................74Instrument Panel Overview........................16Interior Lamps.................................................76Front Row Map Lamps.......................................76Second Row Map Lamps...................................77Interior Luggage CompartmentRelease............................................................62Interior Mirror....................................................81Auto-Dimming Mirror...........................................81Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................216Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................216Jump Starting.......................................................217Preparing Your Vehicle......................................216Removing the Jumper Cables.........................217
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