Coolant Change
At specific mileage intervals, as listed in
the scheduled maintenance information,
the coolant should be changed. Add
prediluted coolant approved to the correct
specification. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 310).
Fail-Safe Cooling
Fail-safe cooling allows you to temporarily
drive your vehicle before any incremental
component damage occurs. The fail-safe
distance depends on ambient
temperature, vehicle load and terrain.
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
If the engine begins to overheat, the
coolant temperature gauge moves toward
the red zone: A warning lamp illuminates and
a message may appear in the
information display.
If the engine reaches a preset
over-temperature condition, the engine
automatically switches to alternating
cylinder operation. Each disabled cylinder
acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs, your vehicle still
operates, however:
• Engine power is limited.
• The air conditioning system turns off.
Continued operation increases the engine
temperature, causing the engine to
completely shut down. Your steering and
braking effort increases in this situation.
When the engine temperature cools, you
can re-start the engine. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible to minimize
engine damage. When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated WARNING:
Fail-safe mode is for
use during emergencies only. Operate
your vehicle in fail-safe mode only as
long as necessary to bring your vehicle
to rest in a safe location and seek
immediate repairs. When in fail-safe
mode, your vehicle will have limited
power, will not be able to maintain
high-speed operation, and may
completely shut down without warning,
potentially losing engine power, power
steering assist, and power brake assist,
which may increase the possibility of a
crash resulting in serious injury. WARNING:
Do not remove the
coolant reservoir cap when the engine is
on or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10
minutes for the cooling system to cool
down. Cover the coolant reservoir cap
with a thick cloth to prevent the
possibility of scalding and slowly remove
the cap. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury.
Your vehicle has limited engine power
when in the fail-safe mode, drive your
vehicle with caution. Your vehicle does not
maintain high-speed operation and the
engine may operate poorly.
Remember that the engine is capable of
automatically shutting down to prevent
engine damage. In this situation:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and switch the engine off.
2. If you are a member of a roadside assistance program, we recommend
that you contact your roadside
assistance service provider.
3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool.
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Normal Scheduled Maintenance
1
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and tie
rod-ends.
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 system anytime you change the engine oil and
filter. See
Oil Change Indicator Reset (page 259). Other Maintenance Items
1
Replace the cabin air filter.
Every
20,000 mi
(32,000 km)
Replace the engine air filter.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Replace the spark plugs.
Every
100,000 mi
(160,000 km)
Change the automatic transmission fluid.
Every
150,000 mi
(240,000 km)
Change the engine coolant and the motor electronics
coolant.2
At
200,000 mi
(322,000 km)
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3,000 mi (4,800 km)of the last engine oil and
filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 Initial replacement at 10 years or
200,000 mi (322,000 km), then every five years or
100,000 mi (160,000 km).
Fusion Energi Plug-ln Hybrid At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display.
1
Change the engine oil and filter. 2
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and the parking brake.
Inspect the engine and the motor electronics coolant level/strength and hoses.
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At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display.
1
Inspect the exhaust system and the heat shields.
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and the tie rod ends.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
1 Do not exceed two years or 20,000 mi (32,000 km) between service intervals.
2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor system anytime you change the engine oil and
filter. See
Oil Change Indicator Reset (page 259). Brake Fluid Maintenance
1
Change the brake fluid. 2
Every 3 Years
1 Perform this maintenance item every 3 years. Do not exceed the designated time for
the interval.
2 Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer. Other Maintenance Items
1
Rotate the tires, inspect the tire wear and measure the
tread depth.
Every
10,000 mi
(16,000 km) Inspect the engine oil filter for corrosion. 2
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
Replace the cabin air filter.
Every
20,000 mi
(32,000 km)
Replace the engine air filter.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Replace the spark plugs.
Every
100,000 mi
(160,000 km)
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Other Maintenance Items
1
Change the automatic transmission fluid.
Every 150,000 mi
(240,000 km)
Change the engine coolant and the motor electronics
coolant.3
At
200,000 mi
(322,000 km)
1 Perform these maintenance items within
3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil and
filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 Inspect the engine oil filter for corrosion every one year or
10,000 mi (16,000 km). If
corrosion is present, change the filter then top-off the engine oil, if required. Do not reset
the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor.
3 Initial replacement at 10 years or
200,000 mi (322,000 km), then every five years or
100,000 mi (160,000 km).
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily
in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3,000 mi (4,800 km)
of the message
appearing in the information display
prompting you to change your oil.
• Example 1: The message comes on at
28,751 mi (46,270 km)
. Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The message has not
come on, but the odometer reads
30,000 mi (48,000 km) (for example,
you reset the Intelligent Oil-Life at
25,000 mi (40,000 km)). Perform the
engine air filter replacement. Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use
(Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery)
Fusion full hybrid:
Change engine oil and filter every 12
months or 10,000 mi (16,000 km). The oil monitoring
system displays a message in the information display.
Perform services listed in the Normal Scheduled Mainten-
ance chart.
As required
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