If ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE NEXTSERVICE or OIL CHANGE REQUIREDappears in the information display, it istime for an oil change; the oil change mustbe done within two weeks or 500 miles(800 kilometers) of the ENGINE OILCHANGE DUE NEXT SERVICE or OILCHANGE REQUIRED message appearing.The oil minder system must be reset aftereach oil change. See Oil ChangeIndicator Reset (page 207).
If your information display resetsprematurely or becomes inoperative, youshould perform the oil change interval atsix months or 5000 miles (8000kilometers) from your last oil change.Never exceed one year or 10000 miles(16000 kilometers) between oil changeintervals.
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and builtwith multiple, complex, performancesystems. Every manufacturer developsthese systems using differentspecifications and performance features.That is why it is important to rely upon yourdealership to properly diagnose and repairyour vehicle.
Ford Motor Company has recommendedmaintenance intervals for various partsand component systems based uponengineering testing. Ford Motor Companyrelies upon this testing to determine themost appropriate mileage for replacementof oils and fluids to protect your vehicle atthe lowest overall cost to you andrecommends against maintenanceschedules that deviate from the scheduledmaintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of onlygenuine Ford, Motorcraft orFord-authorized re-manufacturedreplacement parts engineered for yourvehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the FordWorkshop Manual list the recommendedadditives and chemicals for your vehicle.We do not recommend using chemicals oradditives not approved by us as part ofyour vehicle’s normal maintenance. Pleaseconsult your warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is anormal operating characteristic and, byitself, does not necessarily indicate aconcern or that the fluid needs to bechanged. However, a qualified expert, suchas the factory-trained technicians at yourdealership, should inspect discolored fluidsthat also show signs of overheating orforeign material contaminationimmediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle’s oils andfluids at the specified intervals or inconjunction with a repair. Flushing is aviable way to change fluid for many vehiclesub-systems during scheduledmaintenance. It is critical that systems areflushed only with new fluid that is the sameas that required to fill and operate thesystem or using a Ford-approved flushingchemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basicmaintenance checks and inspections everymonth or at six-month intervals.
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Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................127Choosing the Right Fuel...................................127Fuel Shutoff....................................................182Fuse Box Locations......................................193Battey Fuse Box..................................................193Engine Compartment Fuse Box....................193Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............193Fuses.................................................................193Fuse Specification Chart...........................193Battery Fuse Box...............................................200Engine Compartment Fuse Box....................194Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............198
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Gauges...............................................................80Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............81Fuel Gauge...............................................................81Information Display............................................80GearboxSee: Transmission..............................................138General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................45General Maintenance Information.......383Multi-Point Inspection.....................................385Owner Checks and Services.........................384Protecting Your Investment...........................383Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.........................383Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?.....................................................383Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada..........................................................189Getting the Services You Need...............186Away From Home..............................................186Glasses Holder................................................117
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake..............................................147Hazard Flashers............................................182Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps......................216Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................72Headlamp RemovalSee: Removing a Headlamp............................217HeadrestSee: Head Restraints........................................104
Head Restraints............................................104Adjusting the Head Restraint.........................105Heated Exterior Mirrors..............................103Windshield Wiper De-icer...............................103Heated Rear Window - Vehicles With:Electronic Automatic TemperatureControl (EATC)...........................................103Heated Rear Window - Vehicles With:Electronic Manual TemperatureControl (EMTC)..........................................103Heated Seats...................................................114Heated Steering Wheel...............................66HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................98Hill Start Assist..............................................147Switching the System On and Off...............148Using Hill Start Assist.......................................148Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate- Vehicles With: Electronic AutomaticTemperature Control (EATC).................101Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather..............................................................101General Hints........................................................101Maximum Cooling Using the InstrumentPanel and Footwell Air Vents...................102Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................101Quickly Heating the Interior.............................101Recommended Settings for Cooling...........101Recommended Settings for Heating...........101Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate- Vehicles With: Electronic ManualTemperature Control (EMTC)..............102Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather.............................................................102General Hints.......................................................102Maximum Cooling Using the InstrumentPanel and Footwell Air Vents...................102Quickly Cooling the Interior............................102Quickly Heating the Interior............................102Recommended Settings for Cooling...........102Recommended Settings for Heating..........102Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................146Home Screen..................................................317Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........202
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