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 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.
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Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioning hoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks or damage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure2
Fluid levels 1
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
2 If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tir\
e sealant expiration Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive way
to perform a thorough inspection of your
vehicle. Your checklist gives you immediate
feedback on the overall condition of your
vehicle.
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At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Inspect the rear axle (All Wheel Drive vehicles only).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.
2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter change\
s.
See Oil Change Indicator Reset (page 317). Other Maintenance Items
1
Replace cabin air filter.
Every
20,000 mi
(32,000 km)
Replace engine air filter.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Replace fuel filter (3.0L only).
Every
40,000 mi
(64,000 km)
Change engine coolant.2
Every
100,000 mi
(160,000 km)
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Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) Testing......................................................190
Center Console..............................................173
Changing a Bulb...........................................329
Front Direction Indicator..................................329
High-Intensity Discharge Headlamps...........329
LED Lamps...........................................................329
Changing a Fuse
..........................................307
Fuses.....................................................................307
Changing a Road Wheel.............................363 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information.......................................................364
Stowing the flat tire ...........................................369
Tire Change Procedure....................................365
Changing the 12V Battery..........................325
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.7L/ 3.0L................................................................330
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L......329
Changing the Wiper Blades.......................327 Changing the Windshield Wiper Blades.......327
Checking MyKey S
ystem Status.................60
MyKey Distance....................................................60
Number of Admin Keys........................................61
Number of MyKeys...............................................60
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................326
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..................................................45
Child Restraint Positioning...........................34 Child Safety......................................................20
General Information.............................................20
Child Safety Locks..........................................36
Child Seats.......................................................22
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................338
Cleaning Products........................................332 Materials...............................................................332
Cleaning the Engine....................................335
Cleaning the Exterior...................................333 Cleaning the Headlamps..................................333
Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................334
Exterior Plastic Parts..........................................334
Stripes or Graphics.............................................334
Underbody...........................................................334
Under Hood.........................................................334
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens...........................338
Cleaning the Interior
....................................336
Cleaning Black Label or Presidential
Interior...............................................................336
Cleaning the Wheels
...................................339
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................335
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................60
Climate............................................................459
Climate Control..............................................143
Climate Controlled Seats............................165 Ventilated Seats...................................................165 Coolant Check
See: Engine Coolant Check..............................318
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........56
Creating a MyKey...........................................59 Programming and Changing Configurable
Settings...............................................................60
Cross Traffic Alert
.........................................252
Blocked Sensors................................................255
Switching the System Off and On..................255
System Errors
......................................................255
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts.................................................................255
System Limitations.............................................255
Using the Cross Traffic Alert System............252
Cruise Control
..................................................87
Principle of Operation.......................................234
Customer Assistance
..................................283
D
Data Recording
................................................10
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data.......................................................................12
Event Data................................................................11
Service Data............................................................10
Services That Third Parties Provide..................12
Services That We Provide...................................12
Vehicles With a Modem.......................................12
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Vehicles With SYNC..............................................13
Daytime Running Lamps...............................93 Type One - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)..........................................94
Type Two - Configurable.....................................94
Declaration of Conformity..........................597
Radio Frequency Statement............................597
Digital Radio
...................................................410
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting...............................................411
Direction Indicators
........................................96
Indicating a Lane Change..................................96
Doors and Locks.............................................68
Drive Control
..................................................261
Lincoln Drive Control..........................................261
Driver Alert
.....................................................243
Using Driver Alert...............................................244
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................49 Children and Airbags...........................................50
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment .........................................................50
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........54
Driving Aids
....................................................243
Driving Hints..................................................273
Driving Through Water................................273
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps...........................93 E
Economical Driving
......................................273
Electric Parking Brake.................................207 Applying the Electric Parking Brake..............207
Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking
Brake.................................................................208
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake.................................................................208
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery is Running Out of
Charge..............................................................208
Electromagnetic Compatibility
...................561
Emergency Door Release.............................75
Emission Law..................................................187 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance.............188
Tampering With a Noise Control System......187
End User License Agreement...................566 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ....................................566
Engine Block Heater
.....................................178
Using the Engine Block Heater.......................179
Engine Coolant Check.................................318 Adding Coolant....................................................319
Coolant Change...................................................321
Engine Coolant Temperature
Management...................................................322 Fail-Safe Cooling.................................................321
Recycled Coolant...............................................320
Severe Climates.................................................320
Engine Emission Control.............................187
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System........................83
Engine Oil Check...........................................316 Adding Engine Oil...............................................317
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.7L/3.0L...................316
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L............................316
Engine Specifications - 2.7L.......................373 Drivebelt Routing................................................373
Engine Specifications - 3.0L......................374 Drivebelt Routing................................................375
Engine Specifications - 3.7L.......................376 Drivebelt Routing................................................376
Entertainment................................................446 AM/FM Radio.......................................................448
Apps.......................................................................459
Bluetooth Stereo or USB..................................457
CD (If equipped)..................................................456
HD Radio ™ Information (If Available)..............452
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated).........448
Sources.................................................................447
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information...................................459
USB Ports.............................................................459
Environment......................................................17
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Electric Park Brake..............................................109
Engine Coolant Temperature...........................109
Engine Oil...............................................................110
Fasten Seatbelt.....................................................110
Front Airbag...........................................................110
High Beam.............................................................110
Hood Ajar...............................................................110
Low Beam Warning Lamp..................................110
Low Fuel Level......................................................110
Low Tire Pressure Warning...............................110
Low Washer Fluid.................................................110
Parking Lamps.......................................................110
Powertrain Fault....................................................110
Service Engine Soon............................................111
Stability Control......................................................111
Stability Control Off...............................................111
Trunk Ajar................................................................111
Washer Fluid Check.....................................324
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................333
Waxing.............................................................334
Welcome Lighting...........................................96
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................363
Wheels and Tires..........................................342 General Information...........................................342
Technical Specifications.....................................371
Windows and Mirrors.....................................99 Windshield Washers
......................................90
Front Camera Washer.........................................90
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades...................326
Wipers and Washers......................................89
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