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Operating in off-road (unpaved, sandy, dusty) and Mountainous conditions
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Change engine oil and filter.*
Every 5000 miles (8000 km)
or six months
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 Oil Change Indicator Reset (page 293).
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule: Axle and PTU maintenance
: The Power
Transfer Unit (PTU) and rear axle (AWD only)
in your vehicle does not require any normal
scheduled maintenance. Taurus SHO
vehicles are electronically monitored and
notify the driver required by service by
displaying a message in the information
display. The PTU lubricant will be more likely
to require a fluid change if the vehicle has
extended periods of extreme or severe duty cycle driving. Changing or checking the PTU
lubricant is not necessary unless the unit has
been submerged in water, shows sign of
leakage or (Taurus SHO only) a message
indicating required service is displayed.
Contact your authorized dealer for service.
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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 5000 miles
(8000 kilometers).
If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is
3,000 mi (4,800 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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Auxiliary Power Points.................................160
110 Volt AC Power Point....................................160
12 Volt DC Power Point......................................160
Locations...............................................................160
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive...........................................184
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery........................301
Blind Spot Information System.................224 Switching the System Off and On..................226
System Errors......................................................226
System Limitations.............................................226
Using the System...............................................225
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............287
Booster Seats..................................................32
Types of Booster Seats.......................................33
Brake Fluid Check.......................................300
Brakes..............................................................192 General Information............................................192
Breaking-In......................................................251
Bulb Specification Chart.............................307 C
Cabin Air Filter
...............................................134
California Proposition 65................................11
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™....................................................357
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates...........................................................362
Specifications......................................................358
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L........364 Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates...........................................................369
Specifications......................................................365
Capacities and Specifications....................351
Cargo Nets
.....................................................236
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior................................
312
Center Console.............................................162 Console Refrigerator and Freezer..................162
Second Row Center Console...........................162
Changing a Bulb...........................................305 Front Direction Indicator Lamp.......................
306
Front Fog Lamp..................................................306
High Intensity Discharge Headlamp.............
306
LED Lamps...........................................................306
License Plate Lamp............................................307
Changing a Fuse..........................................283 Fuses.....................................................................283 Changing a Road Wheel
..............................341
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information........................................................341
Tire Change Procedure....................................343
Changing the 12V Battery...........................301
Changing the Engine Air Filter
..................310
Changing the Wiper Blades......................303 Front Wiper Blades............................................303
Rear Window Wiper Blade...............................
304
Checking MyKey System Status.................69
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................303
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..................................................47
Child Restraint Positioning...........................35
Child Safety.......................................................18 General Information..............................................18
Child Safety Locks..........................................36 Left-Hand Side.......................................................37
Right-Hand Side....................................................37
Cleaning Leather Seats................................317
Cleaning Products..........................................311 Materials.................................................................311
Cleaning the Engine
.....................................313
Cleaning the Exterior....................................312
Exterior Chrome Parts........................................312
Exterior Plastic Parts...........................................313
Stripes or Graphics..............................................313
Underbody............................................................313
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