Check Every Month
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.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Seatbelts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and seatbelt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great. Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghoses
Engine air filter
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Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions (Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads)
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter. 1
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
1 Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change. Off-road Operation
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints. Lubricate
if equipped with grease fittings.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change engine oil and filter.1
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
1 Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change.
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule.
Axle and Transfer Case Maintenance
Axle(s) and transfer case (Four-wheel
drive vehicles) fluid changes or level
checks are not required unless a leak is
suspected or the assembly has been
submerged in water. Contact an 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.
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Engine Coolant...................................................
328
Engine Oil.............................................................. 329
Front Axle.............................................................. 332
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 330
Grease.................................................................... 330
Hydraulic Brake System................................... 331
Locks........................................................................\
331
Rear Axle............................................................... 333
Transfer Case....................................................... 332
Washer Reservoir............................................... 333
Cargo Lamps....................................................82
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 282
Catalytic Converter......................................155 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 156
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 157
Center Console...............................................137
Changing a Bulb
...........................................276
Approach Lamp and Side Direction
Indicator............................................................ 278
Central High Mounted Brake Lamp............280
Front Fog Lamps................................................ 278
Front Side Marker Bulb..................................... 277
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 280
Rear Lamps.......................................................... 278
Replacing LED Fog Lamp Bulbs................... 278
Replacing the Headlamp Bulbs ................... 276
Changing a Fuse..........................................259 Fuses...................................................................... 259
Changing a Road Wheel.............................311 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information........................................................ 311
Installing a Road Wheel................................... 319
Jacking and Lifting Points................................ 317
Removing a Road Wheel................................. 318
Spare Wheel......................................................... 316
Stowing the Flat Tire......................................... 319
Stowing the Tool Kit - SuperCrew................321
Stowing the Vehicle Jack and Tool Kit - SuperCab......................................................... 320
Stowing the Vehicle Jack - SuperCrew...................................................... 320
Tire Change Procedure..................................... 312
Vehicle Jack........................................................... 313
Changing the 12V Battery..........................272 Remove and Reinstall the Battery...............273
Changing the Engine Air Filter................280 Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
Name or Password
....................................341
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................274
Changing the Windshield Wiper
Blades................................................................ 274
Charging the 12V Battery...........................272 Battery Management System....................... 272
Checking MyKey System Status..............60 MyKey Distance.................................................... 60
Number of Admin Keys....................................... 61
Number of MyKeys............................................... 61
Checking the Wiper Blades
......................274
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................38
Child Restraint Positioning
.........................30
Child Safety.......................................................19
General Information............................................. 19
Child Safety Locks...........................................31 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 32
Right-Hand Side................................................... 32
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................286
Cleaning Products.......................................282 Materials............................................................... 282
Cleaning the Engine
...................................284
Cleaning the Exterior..................................282 Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 283
Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 283
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 283
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 283
Underbody........................................................... 283
Under Hood......................................................... 283
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
........................285
Cleaning the Interior...................................285
Mirrors.................................................................... 285
Cleaning the Wheels..................................287
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................284
Clearing All MyKeys......................................60
Climate............................................................382 Accessing Rear Climate Controls................384
Accessing the Climate Control Menu.........382
Directing the Airflow......................................... 382
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator..........384
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................383
Setting the Temperature................................ 383
Switching Auto Mode On and Off...............383
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Event Data Recording
See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Exterior Mirrors................................................86 Blind Spot Information System...................... 87
Fold Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 86
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 87
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 86
Power-Folding Mirrors........................................ 87
Puddle Lamps....................................................... 87
Signal Indicator Mirrors...................................... 87
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................34 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 35
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................34
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel.......................... 311
Floor Mats.......................................................232
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 81
Ford Protect...................................................410 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)............................................ 411
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 410
Four-Wheel Drive.........................................162
Principle of Operation....................................... 162
Front Fog Lamps.............................................81
Front Parking Aid
..........................................183
Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 184
Front Passenger Sensing System............43
Fuel and Refueling........................................147
Fuel Consumption........................................152 Advertised Capacity........................................... 152
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 153
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 153
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................148
Fuel Filter
..........................................................271
Fuel Quality.....................................................147 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 147
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................234
Fuse Box Locations.....................................246 Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 246
High Current Fuse Box...................................... 247
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............247
Pre-fuse Box........................................................ 246
Fuses................................................................246 Fuse Specification Chart
...........................247
Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 247
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box...........256
G
Garage Door Opener
.....................................131
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............131
Gauges...............................................................89 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............90
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 90
Information Display............................................. 89
Left Information Display..................................... 91
Type 1 and 2............................................................ 89
Type 3........................................................................\
91
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 158
General Information on Radio Frequencies....................................................51
Intelligent Access.................................................. 51
General Maintenance Information.........412 Multi-Point Inspection...................................... 414
Owner Checks and Services........................... 413
Protecting Your Investment............................ 412
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?........................... 412
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?...................................................... 412
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................242
Getting the Services You Need...............239 Away From Home.............................................. 239
Glove Compartment....................................137 Glove Box with Lock........................................... 137
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................. 172
Hazard Flashers
............................................234
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 275
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp.......................... 276
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 124
Head Restraints
.............................................124
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 125
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