3.
Remove tar and grease with a bug and
tar remover. We recommend that you
use Ford approved bug and tar remover
if available.
4. Thoroughly rinse the wheels with water
after cleaning.
If you intend on parking your vehicle for an
extended period after cleaning the wheels
with a wheel cleaner, drive your vehicle for
a few minutes before doing so. This
reduces the risk of corrosion of the brake
discs, brake pads and linings.
Do not clean the wheels when they are hot.
Note: Some car washes could damage
wheel rims and covers.
Note: Using non-recommended cleaners,
harsh cleaning products, chrome wheel
cleaners or abrasive materials could
damage wheel rims and covers.
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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Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions (Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads)
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 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter. *
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Oil Change
Indicator Reset
(page 261).
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
Rear Axle and PTU Maintenance
The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) and rear
axle (All-Wheel Drive only) in your vehicle
does not require any normal scheduled
maintenance, unless the vehicle has
experienced extended periods of extreme
or severe duty cycle driving or both PTU
and the axle has been submerged in water.
Checking the PTU and rear axle fluid is not
necessary unless the unit shows signs of
leakage. Contact an authorized dealer for
service. 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)
.
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Signal Indicator Mirrors......................................
85
F
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................33 Rear Inflatable Seatbelt..................................... 35
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 34
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................33
Floor Mats......................................................230
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 80
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Ford Protect...................................................473 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)........................................... 474
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 473
Front Fog Lamps............................................80
Front Parking Aid
..........................................184
Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 185
Front Passenger Sensing System............43
Fuel and Refueling.......................................154
Fuel Consumption.......................................160 Fuel Economy...................................................... 160
Fuel Filler Funnel Location
........................155
Fuel Filter........................................................269
Fuel Quality....................................................154 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 154
Fuel Shutoff...................................................232
Fuses
................................................................244
Fuse Specification Chart..........................244
Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel................................................................. 250
Power Distribution Box.................................... 244
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............139
Gauges...............................................................89 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............90
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 90
Information Display............................................. 89
Left Information Display..................................... 91
Type 1 and 2............................................................ 89
Type 3........................................................................\
91Gearbox
See: Transmission.............................................. 165
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................50
Intelligent Access................................................. 50
General Maintenance Information
........475
Multi-Point Inspection...................................... 477
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 476
Protecting Your Investment........................... 475
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 475
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 475
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................240
Getting the Services You Need...............237 Away From Home.............................................. 237
Global Opening and Closing......................84 Closing the Windows.......................................... 84
Opening the Windows....................................... 84
H
Hazard Flashers............................................232
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 272
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 130
Head Restraints............................................130 Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 131
Tilting Head Restraints ..................................... 131
Heated Seats
..................................................137
Heated Steering Wheel................................73
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................128
Heated Exterior Mirrors..................................... 128
Heated Rear Window........................................ 128
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 120
Hill Start Assist
..............................................178
Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 179
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................126
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................. 128
General Hints....................................................... 126
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 127
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 126
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........127
Recommended Settings for Heating...........127
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