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. Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and\
perform services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect rear axle and U-joints (AWD only).
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect half-shaft boots.
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy co\
mmercial use
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and\
perform services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km) Extended Hot and Cold climate operation
Change engine oil and filter. *
Every 5000 miles (8000 km)
* Hot Climates only
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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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Engine Immobilizer
See: Passive Anti-Theft System.........................81
Engine Oil Check.........................................292 Adding Engine Oil..............................................292
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Ecoboost™/ 3.7L................................................................292
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.....................................................351
Drivebelt Routing.................................................351
Engine Specifications - 3.7L......................352 Drivebelt Routing................................................352
Entertainment................................................405 AM/FM Radio.......................................................407
Apps........................................................................\
418
Bluetooth Stereo or USB...................................416
CD (If equipped)...................................................415
HD Radio ™ Information (If Available)................
411
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated).............407
Sources.................................................................406
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information....................................418
USB Ports..............................................................418
Environment......................................................15
Essential Towing Checks
............................245
Before Towing a Trailer.....................................247
Hitches..................................................................245
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC)............................................248 Safety Chains......................................................246
Trailer Brake Controller Connector................247
Trailer Brakes.......................................................246
Trailer Lamps........................................................247
Trailer Towing Connector (Vehicles with a
Trailer Towing Package and 7–Pin
Connector).......................................................245
When Towing a Trailer.......................................247
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording..............................................9
Export Unique Options...................................14
Exterior Mirrors
..............................................100
Auto-dimming Feature........................................101
Blind Spot Information System........................
102
Direction Indicator Mirrors ................................101
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................101
Heated Exterior Mirrors .....................................101
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror..............................101
Memory Mirrors ...................................................101
Power Exterior Mirrors.......................................100
Puddle Lamps.......................................................101
F
Fastening the Seatbelts
................................39
Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.......................................42
Seatbelt Locking Modes......................................41
Third Row Seatbelt Stowage.............................40 Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................
40
Floor Mats
......................................................252
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps.........................................96
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals...................................87
Front Fog Lamps.............................................96
Front Passenger Sensing System..............53
Fuel and Refueling
........................................170
Fuel Consumption.........................................176
Calculating Fuel Economy................................176
Filling the Fuel Tank............................................176
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................172
Fuel Quality
......................................................171
Choosing the Right Fuel.....................................171
Fuel Shutoff...................................................255
Fuses...............................................................267
Fuse Specification Chart............................267 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........276
Power Distribution Box.....................................267
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............155
Gauges............................................................105
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Memory Function...........................................141
Easy Entry and Exit Feature..............................142
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote
Control or Intelligent Access Key Fob
........................................................................\
.....142
Saving a PreSet Position...................................142
Message Center See: Information Displays..................................110
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors.................134
See: Windows and Mirrors.................................99
Mobile Communications Equipment...........14
Moonroof.........................................................103 Closing the Moonroof and Sunshades..........104
Opening the Sunshade and Moonroof..........103
Venting the Moonroof........................................104
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™............353
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L.................................354
MyKey Troubleshooting
................................70
MyKey™..............................................................65 Principle of Operation.........................................65
N
Navigation......................................................430 cityseeker.............................................................439
Destination Mode................................................431
Map Mode............................................................430 Navigation Map Updates..................................440
Navigation Menu................................................436
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link......................440
Waypoints.............................................................438
Normal Scheduled Maintenance.............486 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™..............................486
Normal Maintenance Intervals........................
488
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset
.......................293
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check......................................292
Opening and Closing the Hood...............287 Closing the Hood...............................................287
Opening the Hood.............................................287
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................265
Obtaining a French Owner’ s Manual............265
Overhead Console
........................................163
P
Parking Aids
....................................................198
Principle of Operation........................................198
Parking Brake.................................................193
Passive Anti-Theft System.............................81 SecuriLock®.............................................................81 PATS
See: Passive Anti-Theft System.........................
81
Pedals................................................................87
Perchlorate........................................................12
Personal Safety System ™
..............................49
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?...................................................................49
Phone
..............................................................422
During a Phone Call...........................................427
Making Calls........................................................426
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First
Time...................................................................422
Phone Menu........................................................423
Receiving Calls....................................................427
Smartphone Connectivity................................429
Text Messaging...................................................428
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking..............................
72
Power Liftgate
..................................................75
Obstacle Detection...............................................78
Opening and Closing the Liftgate....................76
Setting the Liftgate Open Height......................78
Stopping the Liftgate Movement......................78
Power Seats
....................................................139
Four Way Power Lumbar....................................141
Power Lumbar (Limo/Livery)..............................141
Power Steering Fluid Check.......................301
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Engine....................................................................319
Fuel system...........................................................319
General...................................................................318
Miscellaneous......................................................319
Removing Vehicle From Storage....................319
Tires........................................................................\
319
Ventilation See: Climate Control..........................................130
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number...............355
Voice Control
...................................................85
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................106 Adaptive Cruise Control....................................106
Airbag Readiness................................................106
Anti-Lock Braking System.................................106
Battery....................................................................106
Brake System Warning Light............................106
Charging System.................................................107
Cruise Control......................................................107
Direction Indicator...............................................107
Door Ajar................................................................107
Engine Coolant Temperature...........................107
Engine Oil..............................................................107
Fasten Seatbelt....................................................107
Front Fog Lamps.................................................108 Head Up Display.................................................108
High Beam............................................................108
Liftgate Ajar..........................................................108
Low Fuel Level.....................................................108
Low Tire Pressure Warning..............................108
Low Washer Fluid................................................108
Parking Lamps.....................................................108
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power......108
Service Engine Soon..........................................108
Stability Control...................................................109
Stability Control Off............................................109
Washer Fluid Check.....................................301
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior................................
312
See: Wipers and Washers..................................88
Waxing..............................................................313
Welcome Lighting
...........................................97
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel..........................341
Wheels and Tires...........................................321 General Information............................................321
Technical Specifications...................................349
Windows and Mirrors
.....................................99
Windshield Washers......................................89
Windshield Wipers.........................................88 Speed Dependent Wipers..................................88
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades...................
303 Wipers and Washers......................................88
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