Operating in off-road (unpaved, sandy, dusty) and Mountainous conditions
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.
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.
30,000 mi (48,000 km)
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Oil Change
Indicator Reset
(page 248). 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 Normal
Schedule:
Axle and PTU maintenance
: The Power
Transfer Unit (PTU) and rear axle (AWD
only) in your vehicle does not require any
normal scheduled maintenance. The PTU
lubricant will be more likely to require a
fluid change if the vehicle has extended
periods of extreme or severe duty cycle
driving. Changing or checking the PTU
lubricant is not necessary unless the unit
has been submerged in water or shows
signs of leakage. 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)
.
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Switching the Audio Unit On and Off..........321
Using Seek, Fast Forward and
Reverse............................................................... 321
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/ FM/CD...........................................................322
Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 322
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 322
Changing Radio Stations................................ 322
Selecting the Audio Modes............................ 322
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........322
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 323
Autolamps.........................................................81
Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps......................................................... 81
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD.....................113
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 113
Setting the Temperature.................................. 114
Switching Auto Mode On and Off.................114
Switching Defrost On and Off........................ 114
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off........................................................................\
. 114
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off................................................................ 114
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
. 114
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
. 114
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
. 114
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System
........................115
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 115
Setting the Temperature................................... 115
Switching Auto Mode On and Off.................115
Switching Defrost On and Off........................ 115
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off................................................................ 115
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
116
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
. 115
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
. 115
Automatic Transmission
............................162
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................. 165Brake-Shift Interlock.........................................
164
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 165
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission................................................... 162
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................. 162
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
.............................................................253
Adding Transmission Fluid ............................ 254
Checking the Transmission Fluid Level................................................................... 253
Autowipers........................................................78
Auxiliary Power Points.................................141 110 Volt AC Power Point.................................... 141
12 Volt DC Power Point...................................... 141
Locations................................................................ 141
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive......................................... 166
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 256
Blind Spot Information System..............194 Switching the System Off and On...............195
System Errors....................................................... 195
System Limitations............................................ 195
Using the System............................................... 194
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..........194
Body Styling Kits
...........................................272
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........243
Booster Seats..................................................28 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 29
Brake Fluid Check........................................255
Brakes................................................................173 General Information........................................... 173
Breaking-In......................................................216
Bulb Specification Chart
............................313
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................120
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