
Wheel pilot bore
A
Inspect the wheel pilot hole and mounting
surface prior to installation. Remove any
visible corrosion or loose particles.
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Make sure to change your vehicle
’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viable
way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled maintenance. It is critical that systems are flushed only with
new fluid that is the same as that required
to fill and operate the system or using a
Ford-approved flushing chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals. Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
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Multi-Point inspection
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure**
Fluid levels *
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
** If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tir\
e sealant expiration Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive way
to perform a thorough inspection of your
vehicle. Your checklist gives you immediate
feedback on the overall condition of your
vehicle. NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you
should change the engine oil based on how
your vehicle is used. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning your
vehicle and reduces environmental waste at
the same time.This means you do not have to remember to
change the oil on a mileage-based schedule.
Your vehicle lets you know when an oil
change is due by displaying a message in
the information display.
The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of use.
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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.
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
* Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service interv\
als.
** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter change\
s. See Oil Change Indicator Reset (page 293).
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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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Settings...........................................................444
911 Assist...............................................................450
Ambient Lighting................................................458
Bluetooth..............................................................446
Clock......................................................................446
Display...................................................................459
General.................................................................456
Media Player........................................................445
Mobile Apps.........................................................454
Navigation............................................................452
Phone.....................................................................447
Radio.......................................................................451
Sound....................................................................444
Valet Mode...........................................................460
Vehicle...................................................................458
Voice Control.......................................................459
Wi-Fi.......................................................................457
Side Airbags.....................................................55
Sitting in the Correct Position....................136
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains..................................336
Special Notices.................................................13
New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................13
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................13
Special Instructions...............................................13 Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance...............................................490
Exceptions............................................................492
Speed Control See: Cruise Control...........................................209
Stability Control.............................................196 Principle of Operation........................................196
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................165 Automatic Engine Shutdown............................167
Failure to Start......................................................166
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes..................168
Important Ventilating Information...................168
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is
Moving...............................................................167
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary..........................................................167
Starting and Stopping the Engine.............164 General Information............................................164
Steering..........................................................230 Electric Power Steering....................................
230
Steering Wheel................................................84
Storage Compartments...............................162
Sunroof See: Moonroof.....................................................103
Sun Visors
.......................................................102
Illuminated Vanity Mirror...................................103
Supplementary Restraints System.............50 Principle of Operation.........................................50 Symbols Glossary
..............................................7
SYNC™ 3..........................................................376 General Information...........................................376
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.........................460
T
Tailgate See: Power Liftgate..............................................75
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications................351
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ...........................
261
Tire Care.........................................................323
Glossary of Tire Terminology..........................325
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................323
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................326
Temperature A B C.............................................324
Traction AA A B C...............................................324
Treadwear............................................................324
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............337 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.........................................338
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System .............................................................339
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Tires
See: Wheels and Tires.......................................321
Towing a Trailer.............................................242 Load Placement..................................................242
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 3.5L Ecoboost™/3.7L...........................................248
Emergency Towing............................................248
Recreational Towing..........................................249
Towing.............................................................242
Traction Control.............................................194 Principle of Operation........................................194
Trailer Sway Control....................................243
Transmission Code Designation..............356
Transmission...................................................180
Transmission See: Transmission...............................................180
U
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™....................................................288
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L....................290
Universal Garage Door Opener................155 HomeLink Wireless Control System...............155
USB Port..........................................................375
Using Adaptive Cruise Control..................210 Automatic Cancellation......................................214
Blocked Sensor...................................................216 Canceling the Set Speed..................................213
Changing the Set Speed...................................
214
Detection Issues..................................................214
Following a Vehicle..............................................211
Hilly Condition Usage........................................214
Overriding the System.......................................213
Resuming the Set Speed...................................214
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.................211
Setting the Gap Distance..................................212
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off..........214
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On...........211
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...............217
System Not Available.........................................216
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................184 Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel
Drive (AWD)......................................................186
Operating AWD Vehicles With Mismatched Tires....................................................................186
Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare Tires....................................................................185
Using Cruise Control...................................209 Switching Cruise Control Off............................210
Switching Cruise Control On...........................209
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................70
Using Snow Chains
......................................336
Using Stability Control..................................197 Using Traction Control.................................194
Switching the System Off..................................194
System Indicator Lights and Messages.........
194
Using a Switch......................................................194
Using the Information Display Controls.........194
Using Voice Recognition
............................395
Audio Voice Commands...................................396
Climate Voice Commands................................398
Mobile App Voice Commands........................402
Navigation Voice Commands.........................400
Phone Voice Commands..................................
398
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands......................................................402
Voice Settings Commands...............................403
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
.............................................262
V
Vehicle Care
....................................................311
General Information.............................................311
Vehicle Certification Label.........................355
Vehicle Identification Number
..................355
Vehicle Storage.............................................318
Battery....................................................................319
Body........................................................................\
318
Brakes....................................................................319
Cooling system....................................................319
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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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