
Less Cost to Properly Maintain Your
Vehicle
Ford Protect extended service plan also
offers a Premium Maintenance Plan that
covers all scheduled maintenance, and
selected wear items. The coverage is
prepaid, so you never have to worry about
the cost of your vehicle
’s maintenance.
Covered maintenance includes:
• Windshield wiper blades.
• Spark plugs.
• The clutch disc (if equipped).
• Brake pads and linings.
• Shock absorbers.
• Struts.
• Engine Belts.
• Engine coolant hoses, clamps and
o-rings.
• Diesel exhaust fluid replenishment (if
equipped).
• Cabin air filter replacement every
20,000 mi (32,000 km) (electric
vehicles only).
Interest Free Finance Options
Just a 10% down payment will provide you
with an affordable, no interest, no fee
payment program allowing you all the
security and benefits Ford Protect
extended service plan has to offer while
paying over time. You are pre-approved
with no credit check or hassles. To learn
more, call our Ford Protect extended
service plan specialists at 800-367-3377.
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
P.O. Box 321067
Detroit, MI 48232 Ford Protect Extended Service
Plan (CANADA ONLY)
You can get more protection for your
vehicle by purchasing a Ford Protect
extended service plan. Ford Protect
extended service plan is the only service
contract backed by Ford Motor Company
of Canada, Limited. Depending on the plan
you purchase, Ford Protect extended
service plan provides benefits such as:
•
Rental reimbursement.
• Coverage for certain maintenance and
wear items.
• Protection against repair costs after
your New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Coverage expires.
• Roadside Assistance benefits.
There are several Ford Protect extended
service plans available in various time,
distance and deductible combinations.
Each plan is tailored to fit your own driving
needs, including reimbursement for towing
and rental. When you purchase Ford
Protect extended service plan, you receive
added peace-of-mind protection
throughout Canada, the United States and
Mexico, provided by a network of
participating authorized Ford Motor
Company dealers.
Note: Repairs performed outside of
Canada, the United States and Mexico are
not eligible for Ford Protect extended
service plan coverage.
This information is subject to change. For
more information; visit your local Ford of
Canada dealer or www.ford.ca to find the
Ford Protect extended service plan that is
right for you.
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Check Every Month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary (or if indicated by the information display). Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris. Check Every Six Months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Seatbelts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and seatbelt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.
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12 Volt DC Power Point.....................................
162
Locations............................................................... 162
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 296
Blind Spot Information System...............231 ........................................................................\
............ 231
Switching the System On and Off...............232
System Errors...................................................... 232
Using the Blind Spot Information System............................................................... 231
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System...........231
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........282
Booster Seats..................................................29
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 30
Brake Fluid Check........................................295
Brakes...............................................................193 General Information.......................................... 193
Breaking-In.....................................................255
Bulb Specification Chart
..........................360
C
Cabin Air Filter
...............................................138
Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................347
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 350
Specifications..................................................... 348
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec
..........................................................351
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates........................................................... 355
Specifications...................................................... 352
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................355
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 359
Specifications...................................................... 357
Capacities and Specifications...............340
Cargo Nets......................................................239
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 306Catalytic Converter.......................................181
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 182
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 182
Center Console..............................................164 Rear Seat Armrest.............................................. 164
Second Row Center Console......................... 164
Changing a Bulb..........................................300 Front Direction Indicator.................................. 301
Front Fog Lamp.................................................. 302
Headlamp............................................................. 301
Headlamp High Beam..................................... 302
LED Lamps........................................................... 303
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 304
Rear Direction Indicator and Reversing Lamp
................................................................. 303
Changing a Fuse..........................................280 Fuses...................................................................... 280
Changing a Road Wheel...........................334 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 334
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 335
Changing the 12V Battery.........................296
Changing the Engine Air Filter................304
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................298 Front Wiper Blades........................................... 298
Rear Window Wiper Blade............................. 299
Checking MyKey System Status...............62 MyKey Distance.................................................... 62
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 63
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 63
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................298
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................42
Child Restraint Positioning
..........................31
Child Safety.......................................................18
General Information............................................. 18
Child Safety Locks..........................................33 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 34
Right-Hand Side................................................... 34
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................310
Cleaning Products......................................306 Materials............................................................... 306
Cleaning the Engine
...................................308
Cleaning the Exterior.................................306 Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 307
Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 307
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 307
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Stripes or Graphics............................................
307
Underbody............................................................ 307
Under Hood.......................................................... 307
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................309
Cleaning the Interior...................................309 Mirrors.................................................................... 309
Cleaning the Wheels....................................311
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................308
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................62
Climate............................................................444 Accessing Rear Climate Controls................446
Accessing the Climate Control Menu........444
Directing the Airflow........................................ 444
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator..........446
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................444
Setting the Temperature................................ 444
Switching Auto Mode On and Off...............444
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off...................................................................... 445
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off............................................................. 445
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off...................................................................... 445
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off...................................................................... 446
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off...................................................................... 445
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off...................................................................... 444
Switching the Climate Controlled Seats On and Off............................................................. 445
Switching the Climate Control On and Off...................................................................... 445
Switching the Heated Exterior Mirrors On and Off............................................................. 445
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off...................................................................... 445
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off...................................................................... 445
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off............................................................. 445
Switching the Rear Climate Controlled Seats On and Off......................................... 446
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On and Off...................................................................... 446Switching the Rear Ventilated Seats On
and Off............................................................. 446
Switching the Ventilated Seats On and Off...................................................................... 446
Climate Control.............................................129
Climate Controlled Seats..........................155 Cooled Seats........................................................ 156
Heated Seats........................................................ 155
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check........................... 289
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.........51
Creating a MyKey............................................61 Programming and Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 62
Cross Traffic Alert
........................................232
Blocked Sensors................................................. 234
Switching the System Off and On...............235
System Errors...................................................... 235
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts................................................................. 234
System Limitations........................................... 235
Using the Cross Traffic Alert System..........233
Cruise Control
.................................................80
Principle of Operation........................................ 217
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................. 217
Customer Assistance
.................................264
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording.......................................... 10
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps
............................86
Type One - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)....................................... 86
Type Two - Configurable................................... 86
Declaration of Conformity
........................542
Radio Frequency Statement......................... 542
Digital Radio
..................................................370
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting.............................................. 371
Direction Indicators
.......................................88
Doors and Locks.............................................65
Driver Alert
......................................................225
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION........................... 225
USING DRIVER ALERT..................................... 226
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Washer Fluid Check....................................296
Washers
See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 306
Waxing............................................................308
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 334
Wheels and Tires..........................................314 General Information.......................................... 314
Technical Specifications................................. 338
Windows and Mirrors...................................90
Windshield Washers.....................................83
Front Camera Washer........................................ 83
Windshield Wipers
.........................................82
Speed Dependent Wipers................................ 82
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................298
Wipers and Washers
.....................................82
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