2018 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR recommended oil

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
Oil
Change Indicator Reset (page 180).
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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When to Expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Vehicle Use and Example
Interval
Normal
7,500– 10,000 mi
(12,000– 16,000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5,000– 7,500 mi
(8,000– 12,000 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3,000–5,000 mi
(5,000–8,000 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Normal Maintenance Intervals At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Change engine oil and filter. 2
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 (all wheel drive only).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-
joints.
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Miles (kilometers) driven + miles
(kilometers) equivalency = oil change
interval
Example: When the odometer has
accumulated 3,000 mi (4,800 km) and
the idle meter shows 61 hours, a 5,000 mi
(8,000 km) oil change interval has been
reached: 3,000 mi (4,800 km) + (61 idle
hours x 33 miles [53 km]/idle hour) =
5,015 mi (8,067 km)
.
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
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. Vehicles are electronically
monitored and notify the driver required
service by displaying a message in the
information display. The PTU lube will be
more likely to require a fluid change if the
vehicle has experienced extended periods
of extreme/severe duty cycle driving.
Changing or checking the PTU lubricant is
not necessary unless the unit has been
submerged in water, shows signs of
leakage or a message indicating required
service is displayed. Contact your
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 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
.
If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is
3,000 mi (4,800 km)
.
Engine air filter and cabin air filter
replacement
: The life of the engine air
filter and cabin 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 and
cabin air filter.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
RECORD
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Normal Maintenance Intervals.....................
310
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................180
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 179
Opening and Closing the Hood...............174 Closing the Hood................................................. 175
Opening the Hood.............................................. 174
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.......................................................161
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual...........161
Overhead Console..........................................91
P
Parking Aids....................................................125
Principle of Operation....................................... 125
Parking Brake.................................................120
Pedals
................................................................58
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
..........................36
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 36
Police Engine Idle Feature..........................95 Switching the System Off................................ 96
Switching the System On................................. 96
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 52
Power Seats
.....................................................89
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................189
Power Windows
.............................................65
Accessory Delay.................................................... 65
Bounce-Back......................................................... 65
One-Touch Down................................................. 65
One-Touch Up....................................................... 65
Window Lock......................................................... 65
Protecting the Environment........................15
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 223
R
Rear Loadspace Hatches
..........................136
Cargo Vault........................................................... 136
Electronic Utility Tray........................................ 136Rear Parking Aid............................................125
Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 126
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................136 Load Floor............................................................. 136
Load Safe Label.................................................. 136
Rear View Camera........................................126 Using the Rear View Camera System..........127
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 126
Recommended Towing Weights............143
Refueling...........................................................101 Refueling System Overview............................ 101
Refueling System Warning............................. 103
Refueling Your Vehicle....................................... 101
Remote Control..............................................50 Car Finder................................................................. 51
Changing the Remote Control Battery........50
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................. 51
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............202
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................12
Collision Repairs.................................................... 12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 12
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control..............................................................51
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)................................................................161
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)................................................................161
Roadside Assistance
...................................150
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance......................................................... 151
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage................... 151
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance......................................................... 151
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 150
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 150
Roadside Emergencies..............................150
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 147
Running Out of Fuel......................................99 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container..........................................................100
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