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Replace cabin air filter.Every 20,000 mi(32,000 km)
Replace engine air filter.Every 25,000 mi(40,000 km)Replace Fuel Filter (3.0L All-Wheel Drive only).
Change engine coolant. 2At 100,000 mi (160,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 100,000 mi(160,000 km)Inspect accessory drive belt(s). 3
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 150,000 mi(240,000 km)Replace accessory drive belt(s). 4
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance
for the interval.2 Initial replacement at six years or 100,000 mi (160,000 km), then every three years or 5,000 mi (8,000 km).3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.4 If not replaced within the last 100,000 mi (160,000 km).
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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in anyof the following conditions, you need toperform extra maintenance as indicated. Ifyou operate your vehicle occasionally underany of these conditions, it is not necessaryto perform the extra maintenance. Forspecific recommendations, see yourdealership service advisor or technician.
Perform the services shown in the followingtables when specified or within 3000 miles(4800 kilometers) of the message appearingin the information display prompting you tochange your oil.
•Example 1: The message comes on at28751 miles (46270 kilometers). Performthe 30000-mile (48000 kilometer)automatic transmission fluid replacement.
•Example 2: The message has not comeon, but the odometer reads 30000 miles(48000 kilometers) (for example, theIntelligent Oil-Life Monitor was reset at25000 miles [40000 kilometers]).Perform the engine air filter replacement.
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Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by information display and perform services listed in the NormalScheduled Maintenance chart.As required
Inspect rear axle and U-joints.Inspect frequently, serviceas required
See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.Every 30000 miles (48000km)Change automatic transmission fluid.
Replace spark plugs.Every 60000 miles (96000km)
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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 information display and perform services listed in the NormalScheduled Maintenance chart.As required
Replace cabin air filter.Inspect frequently, serviceas requiredReplace engine air filter.
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30000 miles (48000km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 60000 miles (96000km)
Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace cabin air filter.Inspect frequently, serviceas requiredReplace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.Every 5000 miles (8000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Change engine oil and filter.*Every 5000 miles (8000 km)or six months
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Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30000 miles (48000km)
*Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine Oil Check (page 308).
Exclusive use of E85 (flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular unleaded fuel.Every oil change
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the NormalSchedule:
Rear Axle and PTU Maintenance
The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) and rear axle(AWD only) in your vehicle does not requireany normal scheduled maintenance unlessthe unit shows signs of leakage. Contact anauthorized dealer for service.
California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, theCalifornia Air Resources Board hasdetermined that the failure to perform thismaintenance item does not nullify theemission warranty or limit recall liabilitybefore the completion of your vehicle'suseful life. Ford Motor Company, however,urges you to have all recommendedmaintenance services performed at thespecified intervals and to record all vehicleservice.
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East, NorthAfrica, Sub-Saharan Africa or locations withsimilar climates using an American PetroleumInstitute (API) Certified for Gasoline Engines(Certification mark) oil of SM or SN quality,the normal oil change interval is 3000 miles(5000 kilometers).
If the available API SM or SN oils are notavailable, then the oil change interval is 1800miles (3000 kilometers).
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Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air FilterReplacement
The life of the engine air filter and cabin airfilter is dependent on exposure to dusty and
dirty conditions. Vehicles operated in theseconditions require frequent inspection andreplacement of the engine air filter and cabinair filter.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE RECORD
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