
When the oil change message appears in
the information display, it is time for an oil
change. Make sure you perform the oil
change within two weeks or 500 mi
(800 km) of the message appearing. Make
sure you reset the Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor after each oil change. See
General Information
(page 93).
If your information display resets
prematurely or becomes inoperative, you
should perform the oil change interval at
six months or
5,000 mi (8,000 km) from
your last oil change. Never exceed one year
or
10,000 mi (16,000 km) between oil
change intervals.
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built
with multiple, complex, performance
systems. Every manufacturer develops
these systems using different
specifications and performance features.
That is why it is important to rely upon your
dealership to properly diagnose and repair
your vehicle.
Ford Motor Company has recommended
maintenance intervals for various parts
and component systems based upon
engineering testing. Ford Motor Company
relies upon this testing to determine the
most appropriate mileage for replacement
of oils and fluids to protect your vehicle at
the lowest overall cost to you and
recommends against maintenance
schedules that deviate from the scheduled
maintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of only
genuine Ford, Motorcraft or
Ford-authorized re-manufactured
replacement parts engineered for your
vehicle. Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the Ford
Workshop Manual list the recommended
additives and chemicals for your vehicle.
We do not recommend using chemicals or
additives not approved by us as part of
your vehicle
’s normal maintenance. Please
consult your warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
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.
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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. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED
message appearing in the
information display.
• Example 1
: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message comes on at
28,751 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message has not come
on, but the odometer reads 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
(for example, the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was reset
at
25,000 mi (40,000 km)). Perform
the engine air filter replacement. 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 Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect rear axle and U-joints (AWD).
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use
(Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.1
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
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Memory Function...........................................121
Saving a PreSet Position................................... 121
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 93
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors...............114
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 83
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
Moonroof..........................................................86 Bounce-Back......................................................... 87
Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............87
Opening and Closing the Sunscreen............86
Venting the Moonroof......................................... 87
Motorcraft Parts - 1.5L EcoBoost™.................................................303
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™................................................304
Motorcraft Parts - 2.5L..............................305
MyKey Troubleshooting
................................57
MyKey ™.............................................................53
Principle of Operation......................................... 53
N
Navigation.......................................................412 cityseeker.............................................................. 419
Destination Mode............................................... 414
Map Mode............................................................. 413
Navigation Map Updates............................... 420
Navigation Menu................................................. 417
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 420
SYNC AppLink..................................................... 419
Waypoints............................................................. 418
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........458 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 458
Normal Maintenance Intervals.................... 459
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset
......................249
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 248
Opening and Closing the Hood..............243 Closing the Hood............................................... 244
Opening the Hood............................................. 243
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
.....................................................230
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........230 Overhead Console.......................................130
P
Parking Aids
...................................................168
Principle of Operation...................................... 168
Parking Brake
..................................................161
Passive Anti-Theft System........................69
SecuriLock® ........................................................... 69
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 69
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
..........................38
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 38
Phone...............................................................407 During a Phone Call........................................... 410
Making Calls....................................................... 409
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 407
Phone Menu........................................................ 408
Receiving Calls.................................................... 410
Smartphone Connectivity................................ 411
Text Messaging..................................................... 411
Post-Crash Alert System
...........................223
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 59
Power Liftgate.................................................66 Hands-Free Feature............................................ 68
Obstacle Detection............................................. 68
Opening and Closing the Liftgate.................. 66
Setting the Liftgate Open Height................... 67
Stopping the Liftgate Movement................... 67
Power Seats....................................................119 Power Lumbar....................................................... 121
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................255
Power Windows
..............................................83
Accessory Delay................................................... 84
Bounce-Back......................................................... 83
One-Touch Close................................................. 83
One-Touch Open................................................. 83
Rear Window Lock............................................... 83
Protecting the Environment........................15
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 295
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Towing a Trailer............................................209
Load Placement................................................ 209
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels...........................................................214
Emergency Towing............................................. 214
Recreational Towing.......................................... 214
Towing.............................................................209
Traction Control
............................................165
Principle of Operation....................................... 165
Trailer Sway Control
....................................210
Transmission Code Designation............307
Transmission...................................................151
Transporting the Vehicle
...........................223
Trip Computer.................................................96
All Value.................................................................. 96
Average Fuel.......................................................... 96
Digital Speedo...................................................... 96
Distance to E.......................................................... 96
Instantaneous Fuel............................................. 96
Resetting the Trip Computer........................... 96
Trip Odometer....................................................... 96
Trip Timer................................................................ 96
U
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™.................................................244
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™
.................................................245
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L...................246
Unique Driving Characteristics
.................137
Universal Garage Door Opener................124 HomeLink Wireless Control System............124
USB Port..........................................................337
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................183 Automatic Cancellation................................... 186
Blocked Sensor.................................................... 187
Canceling the Set Speed................................. 185
Changing the Set Speed.................................. 185
Detection Issues................................................. 186
Following a Vehicle............................................ 184
Hilly Condition Usage....................................... 186
Overriding the Set Speed................................ 185
Resuming the Set Speed................................. 185
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.............184
Setting the Gap Distance................................ 184
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off....................................................................... 186Switching Adaptive Cruise Control
On........................................................................\
183
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........188
System Not Available........................................ 187
Using Cruise Control....................................182 Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 182
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 182
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................155 Driving in Special Conditions With
Four-Wheel Drive........................................... 155
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
...........................................................57
Using Snow Chains......................................291
Using Stability Control................................167
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................359
Accessing Your USB Song Library...............363
Bluetooth Devices and System Settings............................................................ 365
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 359
Media Menu Features...................................... 362
Media Voice Commands................................ 360
USB 2..................................................................... 365
Voice Commands for Audio Sources.........366
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............342 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 347
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 350
Bluetooth Devices.............................................. 351
Making Calls........................................................ 346
Pairing a Phone for the First Time...............343
Pairing Subsequent Phones.......................... 344
Phone Options during an Active Call.........346
Phone Voice Commands................................ 344
Receiving Calls................................................... 346
System Settings................................................. 352
Text Messaging.................................................. 348
Using Traction Control
................................165
Switching the System Off............................... 165
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 165
Using a Switch..................................................... 165
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 165
Using Voice Recognition...........................340 Audio Voice Commands................................. 390
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