VEHICLE STORAGE
If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30
days or more, read the following
maintenance recommendations to make sure
your vehicle stays in good operating
condition.
We engineer and test all motor vehicles and
their components for reliable, regular driving.
Under various conditions, long-term storage
may lead to degraded engine performance
or failure unless you use specific precautions
to preserve engine components.
General
•
Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated
place.
• Protect from sunlight, if possible.
• If vehicles are stored outside, they
require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and damage. Body
•
Wash your vehicle thoroughly to remove
dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from exterior
surfaces, rear-wheel housing and the
underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle if it is
stored in exposed locations.
• Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary when
you wash your vehicle.
• Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with a
light grade oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents. Engine
•
Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil contains
contaminates which may cause engine
damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift through
all the gears while the engine is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the fuel
pump nozzle.
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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).
If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is
3,000 mi (4,800 km)
. Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air Filter
Replacement
The life of the engine air filter and cabin air
filter is dependent on exposure to dusty and
dirty conditions. Vehicles operated in these
conditions require frequent inspection and
replacement of the engine air filter and cabin
air filter.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
RECORD
After the scheduled maintenance services
are performed, record the Repair Order #,
Distance and Engine Hours in the boxes
provided.
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EPB
See: Electric Parking Brake.............................207
Essential Towing Checks............................270 Before Towing a Trailer......................................271
Hitches..................................................................270
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC).............................................271
Safety Chains......................................................270
Trailer Brakes.......................................................270
Trailer Lamps.......................................................270
When Towing a Trailer........................................271
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................10
Export Unique Options...................................16
Exterior Mirrors..............................................100
360-Degree Camera..........................................102
Auto-Dimming Feature......................................102
Auto-Folding Mirrors...........................................101
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................103
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................101
Heated Exterior Mirrors.....................................102
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors...........................102
Lincoln Welcome Mat.........................................102
Memory Mirrors...................................................102
Power Exterior Mirrors.......................................100
Signal Indicator Mirrors......................................102 F
Fastening the Seatbelts................................38
Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.......................................40
Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................39
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................38
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................363
Floor Mats
.......................................................274
Front Parking Aid..........................................216 Obstacle Distance Indicator.............................217
Front Passenger Sensing System
...............51
Fuel and Refueling........................................180
Fuel Consumption.........................................186 Advertised Capacity...........................................186
Fuel Economy......................................................186
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................181
Fuel Filter - 2.7L/3.7L....................................324
Fuel Filter - 3.0L............................................324
Fuel Quality......................................................181 Choosing the Right Fuel.....................................181
Fuel Shutoff....................................................277
Fuses...............................................................292
Fuse Specification Chart............................292 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........302
Power Distribution Box.....................................292 G
Garage Door Opener...................................167
Garage Door Opener
See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............167
Gauges............................................................106 Audio Status Bar..................................................107
Fuel Gauge............................................................107
Left/Right Information Group............................107
Time and Temperature Status Bar..................107
Gearbox See: Transmission................................................191
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................63
Intelligent Access..................................................63
General Maintenance Information...........528 Multi-Point Inspection.........................................531
Owner Checks and Services...........................530
Protecting Your Investment.............................528
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?............................528
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your
Dealership?.....................................................528
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................287
Getting the Services You Need................283 Away From Home..............................................283
Global Opening and Closing.....................100 Closing the Windows.........................................100
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