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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Opening a Rear Door From the Inside..........62
Power Door Locks.................................................
61
Remote Control..................................................... 61
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 62
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys...................................................................... 63
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 293
M
Maintenance..................................................243 General Information......................................... 243
Manual Climate Control..............................112 Directing the Air.................................................... 112
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator............113
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 112
Setting the Rear Blower Motor Speed.........113
Setting the Rear Temperature........................ 113
Setting the Temperature................................... 112
Switching Defrost On and Off......................... 112
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off................................................................ 113
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
. 113
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
. 112
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
. 113
Switching the Rear Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
. 113
Manual Liftgate...............................................67 Closing the Liftgate.............................................. 67
Opening the Liftgate........................................... 67
Manual Seats.................................................124 Lumbar Adjustment...........................................125
Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward............................................................. 124
Recline Adjustment........................................... 124
Media Hub......................................................323
Memory Function.........................................126 Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................. 127
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key Fob
........................................................................\
....... 127
Saving a PreSet Position................................. 126Message Center
See: Information Displays................................. 95
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 85
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
Moonroof..........................................................88 Bounce-Back......................................................... 89
Opening and Closing the Moonroof.............89
Venting the Moonroof........................................ 89
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec............300
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................302
MyKey Troubleshooting
...............................59
MyKey ™.............................................................57
Principle of Operation......................................... 57
N
Navigation.....................................................400 cityseeker.............................................................. 407
Destination Mode.............................................. 402
Map Mode........................................................... 400
Navigation Map Updates............................... 408
Navigation Menu............................................... 405
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 408
SYNC AppLink.................................................... 407
Waypoints............................................................ 406
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........445 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 445
Normal Maintenance Intervals.................... 446
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset
......................248
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 247
Opening and Closing the Hood..............243 Closing the Hood............................................... 244
Opening the Hood............................................. 243
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
.....................................................230
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........230
Overhead Console
.......................................144
P
Parking Aids....................................................178 Principle of Operation....................................... 178
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