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Normal Maintenance Intervals
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Change the engine oil and filter. 2
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the front axle.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints.
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and the tire-rod ends.
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 12,500 mi (20,000 km) between service intervals.
2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter change\
s.
See Engine Oil Check (page 361).
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Other Maintenance Items
1
Change the automatic transmission fluid.
Every 150,000 mi
(240,000 km) Replace the accessory drive belt or belts. 4
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).
3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.\
4 If not replaced within the last
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
28,750 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, the Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor was reset at 25,000 mi
(40,000 km). Perform the engine air filter
replacement.
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Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions - Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads
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.
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
Perform multi-point inspection.
1 Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter chang\
es.
See Oil Change Indicator Reset (page 362). 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 (four wheel
drive only) in your vehicle does not require
any normal scheduled maintenance. Vehicles
are electronically monitored and notify the
driver required service by displaying a
message in the information display. The PTU
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M
Maintenance..................................................358
General Information...........................................358
Memory Function...........................................178 Easy Entry and Exit Feature..............................179
Personal Profiles..................................................179
Saving a PreSet Position...................................178
Message Center See: Information Displays.................................130
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors.................................116
Mobile Communications Equipment..........18
Moonroof.........................................................120 Bounce-Back........................................................122
Opening and Closing the Moonroof...............121
Rear SunShade Opening and Closing............
121
Motorcraft Parts............................................422
MyKey – Troubleshooting.............................76
MyKey™...............................................................73 Principle of Operation..........................................73
N
Navigation......................................................487 Changing the Format of the Map....................491
cityseeker.............................................................493
Michelin Travel Guide........................................494 Navigation Map Accuracy and Updates.......494
Route Guidance...................................................491
Setting a Destination.........................................489
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link......................494
Zoom.......................................................................491
Normal Scheduled Maintenance.............526 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™.............................526
Normal Maintenance Intervals........................528
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset
.......................362
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check.......................................361
Opening and Closing the Hood...............358 Closing the Hood...............................................359
Opening the Hood.............................................358
Opening the Doors
........................................85
Front Doors............................................................85
Rear Doors..............................................................85
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................339
Obtaining a French Owner’ s Manual............339
Overhead Console.......................................201
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control............................................................115
Overriding Reverse Braking Assist
..........242
Overriding the Set Speed..........................276 P
Parking Aids
..................................................250
Principle of Operation.......................................250
Passive Anti-Theft System............................94 SecuriLock®............................................................94
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System........................94
Perchlorate........................................................16
Personalized Settings...................................133 Information On Demand....................................133
Personal Safety System ™
...............................51
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?....................................................................51
Phone as a Key Limitations..........................70
Phone as a Key
................................................70
Phone as a Key – Troubleshooting...................71
Phone as a Key – Troubleshooting.............71 Phone as a Key – Frequently Asked
Questions............................................................71
Phone..............................................................485 Android Auto........................................................487
Apple CarPlay......................................................487
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First
Time...................................................................485
Text Messaging...................................................486
Using Your Cell Phone......................................
486
Post-Crash Alert System
..............................331
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