•
Rinse thoroughly with a strong stream of
water when you have completed the
cleaning process.
• To remove tar and grease, use Motorcraft
Bug and Tar Remover.
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 vehicles are stored 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 it is
stored 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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the rear axle is filled with 75W85 synthetic
gear fluid meeting Ford specification
WSS-M2C942-A, part number XY-75W85-QL,
or equivalent. Add friction modifier XL-3
(EST-M2C118-A) or equivalent for complete
refill of Traction-Lok rear axles.
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 3,000 mi
(4,800 km).
If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is
1,800 mi (2,900 km)
.
Engine Air Filter Replacement
The life of the engine 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.
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Exterior Mirrors.................................................91
Auto-Dimming Feature........................................92
Blind Spot Monitor................................................92
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors..................................91
Heated Exterior Mirrors.......................................92
Memory Mirrors.....................................................92
Power Exterior Mirrors..........................................91
Power-Folding Mirrors..........................................91
Signal Indicator Mirrors.......................................92
F
Fastening the Seatbelts
................................33
Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................34
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................
33
Floor Mats......................................................229
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals..................................80
Four-Wheel Drive
...........................................174
Front Parking Aid...........................................194
Fuel and Refueling........................................159
Fuel Consumption.........................................164
Calculating Fuel Economy................................165
Filling the Fuel Tank............................................165
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................161
Fuel Filter
........................................................275
Fuel Quality....................................................160
Choosing the Right Fuel....................................160 Fuel Shutoff
...................................................232
Fuses...............................................................246
Fuse Specification Chart............................246
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........252
Power Distribution Box.....................................246
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............145
Gauges..............................................................96
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................49
Intelligent Access..................................................49
General Maintenance Information...........456 Multi-Point Inspection........................................459
Owner Checks and Services...........................458
Protecting Your Investment.............................
456
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?............................456
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?......................................................456
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................242
Getting the Services You Need................238 Away From Home..............................................238 H
Handbrake
See: Parking Brake.............................................183
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................232
HDC See: Using Hill Descent Control.......................191
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.......................278
Head Restraints.............................................129 Adjusting the Head Restraint...........................130
Heated Seats
...................................................141
Front Seats.............................................................141
Rear Seats..............................................................141
Heated Steering Wheel.................................79
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................127 Heated Exterior Mirror........................................127
Heated Rear Window.........................................
127
Heating See: Climate Control..........................................122
Hill Start Assist...............................................183 Switching the System On and Off...................
184
Using Hill Start Assist.........................................184
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................124
Cooling the Interior Quickly..............................
124
General Hints........................................................124
Heating the Interior Quickly.............................
124
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