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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
INFORMATION
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?
Carefully following the maintenance
schedule helps protect against major repair
expenses resulting from neglect or
inadequate maintenance and may help to
increase the value of your vehicle when
you sell or trade it. Keep all receipts for
completed maintenance with your vehicle.
We have established regular maintenance
intervals for your vehicle based upon
rigorous testing. It is important that you
have your vehicle serviced at the correct
times. These intervals serve two purposes;
one is to maintain the reliability of your
vehicle and the second is to keep the cost
of owning your vehicle down.
It is your responsibility to have all
scheduled maintenance performed and to
make sure that the materials used meet
the specifications identified in this owner's
manual. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 305).
Failure to perform scheduled maintenance
invalidates warranty coverage on parts
affected by the lack of maintenance.
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your
Dealership?
Factory-trained Technicians
Service technicians participate in extensive
factory-sponsored certification training to
help them become experts on the
operation of your vehicle. Ask your
dealership about the training and
certification their technicians have
received. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft
Replacement Parts
Dealerships stock Ford, Motorcraft and
Ford-authorized branded re-manufactured
replacement parts. These parts meet or
exceed our specifications. Parts installed
at your dealership carry a nationwide
12-month or 12,000 mi (20,000 km) parts
and labor limited warranty.
If you do not use Ford authorized parts they
may not meet our specifications and
depending on the part, it could affect
emissions compliance.
Convenience
Many dealerships have extended evening
and Saturday hours to make your service
visit more convenient and they offer one
stop shopping. They can perform any
services that are required on your vehicle,
from general maintenance to crash repairs.
Note:
Not all dealers have extended hours
or body shops. Please contact your dealer
for details.
Protecting Your Investment
Maintenance is an investment that pays
dividends in the form of improved
reliability, durability and resale value. To
maintain the correct performance of your
vehicle and its emission control systems,
make sure you have scheduled
maintenance performed at the designated
intervals.
Vehicles with a 3.2L, 3.5L or 3.7L Engine
Your vehicle is equipped with the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor system, which
displays a message in the information
display at the correct oil change interval.
This interval may be up to one year or
10,000 mi (16,000 km)
.
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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 miles
(800 kilometers) of the message
appearing. Make sure you reset the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each oil
change. See Changing the Engine Oil
and Oil Filter (page 235).
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.
All Vehicles
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 correctly 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. Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and
correct pressure.
Windshield washer fluid level.
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NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you
should change the engine oil based on how
your vehicle is used. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning
your vehicle and reduces environmental
waste at the same time.
The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of
use.When to expect the oil change message
Vehicle use and example
Interval
Normal
7500-10000 miles
(12000-16000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving.
No, or moderate, load or towing.
Flat to moderately hilly roads.
No extended idling.
Severe
5000-7499 miles
(8000-11999 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing.
Mountainous or off-road conditions.
Extended idling.
Extended hot or cold operation.
Extreme
3000-4999 miles
(4800-7999 km) Maximum load or towing.
Extreme hot or cold operation.
Normal Maintenance Intervals At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Change engine oil and filter. **
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with dipstick). Consult your
dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
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7. Please Note
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DRL
See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 87
E
Economical Driving.......................................191
Electromagnetic Compatibility...............477
Emergency Exit..............................................195
Emission Law..................................................141 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........142
Tampering With a Noise Control System................................................................ 141
End User License Agreement..................479 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 479
Engine Block Heater....................................129 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 130
Engine Coolant Check
...............................236
Adding Coolant................................................... 237
Coolant Change................................................. 239
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 240
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 239
Recycled Coolant............................................... 238
Severe Climates................................................. 238
Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel.....................236
Engine Cooling Fan - E85/ Gasoline.......................................................236
Engine Emission Control
.............................141
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 75
Engine Oil Check..........................................234 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 234
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel.............................................................233
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................234
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L
..........................234
Engine Specifications - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel
..............................................305
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................306
Engine Specifications - 3.7L.....................307
Entertainment..............................................402 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 403
Apps........................................................................\
.. 411
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................. 410CD........................................................................\
...
409
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 406
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)....................................................... 404
Sources................................................................. 403
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information.................................. 411
USB Ports............................................................... 411
Environment.....................................................16
Essential Towing Checks
...........................183
Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 188
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Water Craft (PWC)....................................... 189
Safety Chains....................................................... 184
Tow Hitch.............................................................. 184
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 184
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 188
Trailer Towing Connector................................. 183
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 188
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options.................................15
Exterior Mirrors.................................................91 Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 92
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 91
Power Folding Mirrors.......................................... 91
F
Fan See: Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel.................236
See: Engine Cooling Fan - E85/
Gasoline........................................................... 236
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................40 Seatbelt Locking Modes..................................... 41
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy...............40
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 292
Floor Mats
........................................................192
Ford Credit.........................................................12
US Only...................................................................... 12
Ford Protect...................................................457 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 458
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 457
Front Door Storage Compartment........125
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Lug Nuts
See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 292
M
Maintenance ..................................................229
General Information......................................... 229
Manual Climate Control............................109
Manual Seats
..................................................114
Adjusting the Armrest........................................ 116
Adjusting the Lumbar Support....................... 115
Moving the Seat Backward or Forward.............................................................. 114
Recline Adjustment............................................ 115
Media Hub......................................................348
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 99
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors.................111
See: Windows and Mirrors............................... 90
Mobile Communications Equipment......14
Motorcraft Parts - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel............................................................308
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................308
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L...............................310
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................68
MyKey ™.............................................................64
Principle of Operation........................................ 64
N
Navigation........................................................417 cityseeker.............................................................. 424
Destination Mode............................................... 419
Map Mode............................................................. 418
Navigation Map Updates................................ 425
Navigation Menu................................................ 422
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 425
SYNC AppLink.................................................... 424
Waypoints............................................................. 423
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........462 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 462
Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 462O
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................235
Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System.............................................................. 235
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 234
Opening and Closing the Hood..............229 Closing the Hood............................................... 230
Opening the Hood............................................. 229
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................206
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........206
Overhead Console
........................................125
Overhead Storage Compartments..............125
P
Parking Aid
......................................................163
Switching the Parking Aid System
Off....................................................................... 164
Parking Aids
....................................................163
Principle of Operation....................................... 163
Parking Brake - Vehicles With: Mechanical Parking Brake
......................157
Center Parking Brake......................................... 157
Parking Brake - Vehicles With: Push Down Parking Brake..................................157
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................75 SecuriLock®........................................................... 75
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 75
Perchlorate.........................................................12
Personalized Settings
.................................102
Measure Units...................................................... 102
Phone................................................................412 During a Phone Call........................................... 415
Making Calls......................................................... 414
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................... 412
Phone Menu......................................................... 413
Receiving Calls..................................................... 415
Smartphone Connectivity............................... 416
Text Messaging................................................... 416
Post-Crash Alert System
...........................198
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 70
Power Running Boards
.................................77
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