
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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Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and\
perform services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect front axle.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect rear axle and U-joints.
Inspect half-shaft boots.
See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and\
perform services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
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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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lubricant will be more likely to require a
change if the vehicle has experienced
extended periods of extreme/severe duty
cycle driving. Changing or checking the PTU
lubricant is not necessary unless the unit has
been submerged in water, shows signs of
leakage or a message indicating required
service is displayed. Contact your 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.
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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Air Filter
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter..............363
Air Suspension...............................................314 Switching the systems on or off......................314
Using Cargo Loading..........................................314
Using Easy Entry..................................................314
Using the Service Mode....................................314
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm..........................................95
All-Wheel Drive.............................................228
Ambient Lighting............................................112 Adjusting the Brightness....................................113
Changing the Color..............................................113
Switching Ambient Lighting Off........................113
Switching Ambient Lighting On........................113
Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................95 Arming the Alarm..................................................95
Disarming the Alarm............................................96
Using the System..................................................95
Appendices....................................................554
Apps................................................................495 SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.....................496
Using Apps on an Android Device................496
Using Apps on an iOS Device........................495
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android
Device...............................................................496
At a Glance........................................................21 Audible Warnings and Indicators..............129
Headlamps On Warning Chime.......................
129
Keyless Warning Alert........................................129
Parking Brake On Warning Chime..................129
Audio Control
..................................................99
You can operate the following functions with
the control:.........................................................99
Audio System
................................................445
General Information...........................................445
Audio Unit
......................................................446
Accessing the Source Menu............................447
Adjusting the Volume........................................446
Changing Radio Stations..................................446
Locking the Rear Audio Controls....................447
Playing or Pausing Media.................................447
Rear Audio Control Lock Message................448
Rear Passenger Audio Controls......................447
Selecting a Preset..............................................447
Selecting the Audio Modes..............................447
Switching Repeat Mode On and Off..............447
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off..............447
Switching the Audio Control On and
Off......................................................................448
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off............447
Switching the Display On and Off..................447
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.......447
Auto Hold
.......................................................239
Auto Hold Indicator............................................240 Switching Auto Hold On and Off....................239
Using Auto Hold.................................................239
Autolamps
.......................................................107
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps.......107
Automatic Climate Control
.........................160
Accessing Rear Climate Controls...................160
Accessing the Air Distribution Controls........160
Accessing the Climate Control Menu............160
Setting the Blower Motor Speed....................160
Setting the Temperature.....................................161
Switching Auto Mode On and Off....................161
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.......................................................................163
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off.......163
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off..........163
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off.......................................................................162
Switching the Climate Control On and Off.......................................................................162
Automatic High Beam Control
....................114
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators.......................................................115
Automatic Transmission
.............................223
Automatic Return to Park.................................224
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or
Snow.................................................................227
Manual Park Release (MPR).............................226
SelectShift Automatic ™ Transmission............225
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Stay in Neutral Mode.........................................224
Understanding Your Transmission Selector
Positions...........................................................223
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check...........................................................369
Auto-Start-Stop.............................................208 Disabling Auto-Start-Stop................................209
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop..................................208
Autowipers......................................................103 Autowipers Settings...........................................104
Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit.........................104
Auxiliary Power Points..................................197
110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................197
12 Volt DC Power Point......................................197
USB Port and Power Point Locations.............197
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive..........................................228
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery........................
371
Blind Spot Information System.................289 Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow.....................................................................291
Switching the System On and Off..................293
System Errors......................................................293 Using the Blind Spot Information
System..............................................................289
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..............289
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............358
Booster Seats...................................................37 Types of Booster Seats.......................................37
Brake Fluid Check........................................369 Brake Fluid Service Interval.............................370
Brakes.............................................................235 General Information...........................................235
Breaking-In.....................................................324
Bulb Specification Chart.............................437
C
Canceling the Set Speed...........................268
Capacities and Specifications...................426 Air Conditioning System...................................426
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates............................................................430
Automatic Transmission....................................427
Engine Coolant...................................................428
Engine Oil.............................................................429
Front Axle.............................................................434
Fuel Tank..............................................................432
Grease...................................................................432 Hydraulic Brake System...................................432
Locks......................................................................433
Rear Axle..............................................................435
Transfer Case.......................................................434
Washer Reservoir...............................................436
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................
379
Catalytic Converter......................................220 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................221
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) Testing.....................................................222
Center Console
.............................................201
Changing a Bulb...........................................377 LED Lamps............................................................377
Changing a Fuse..........................................355 Fuses.....................................................................355
Changing a Road Wheel...............................411 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information.......................................................412
Tire Change Procedure.....................................
413
Changing the 12V Battery...........................371 Battery Management System..........................372
Remove and Reinstall the Battery..................373
Changing the Engine Air Filter..................363
Changing the Front Wiper Blades - Vehicles With: Heated Wiper
Blades...........................................................376
Replacing the Rubber Insert............................376
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Installing the Vehicle Identification
Card...............................................................438
Instrument Cluster.........................................123
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.......................107
Instrument Panel..............................................21
Interior Air Quality.........................................169
Interior Lamps.................................................112 Front Interior Lamp..............................................112
Rear Interior Lamps..............................................112
Interior Mirror..................................................119 Auto-Dimming Mirror...........................................119
Introduction.........................................................9
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle
..........................329
Connecting the Jumper Cables......................330
Jump Starting........................................................331
Locating the Jump Starting Connection
Points................................................................330
Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................329
Removing the Jumper Cables..........................331
K
Keyless Entry...................................................86 SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry Keypad.............86 Keyless Starting
............................................202
Ignition Modes....................................................202
Keys and Remote Controls...........................64
L
Lane Keeping System.................................283 Switching the System On and Off..................284
Liftgate...............................................................89
Lighting Control.............................................106 Flashing High Beam Headlamps.....................107
Lighting Control Selections..............................106
Switching High Beam Headlamps On and
Off.......................................................................106
Lighting............................................................106 General Information............................................106
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......16
Lincoln Protect...............................................519 Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)...................520
Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.
Only)...................................................................519
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers...............309
Load Carrying................................................308
Load Limit
........................................................310
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles.............................................................314 Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer.................................................................310
Locating the Cabin Air Filter.......................169
Locking and Unlocking..................................78 Activating Intelligent Access..............................
78
Autolock..................................................................83
Battery Saver..........................................................84
Closing the Luggage Compartment................85
Door Lock Indicator..............................................78
Door Lock Switch Inhibitor.................................78
Emergency Locking...............................................81
Illuminated Entry...................................................84
Illuminated Exit......................................................84
Locking and Unlocking the Doors from Inside....................................................................81
Locking the Doors from the Luggage Compartment.....................................................81
Opening the Luggage Compartment..............84
Remote Control.....................................................80
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys.....................................................................83
Unlatching the Driver Door with the Key Blade...................................................................82
Luggage Covers...........................................308
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel...........................411
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Rear Under Floor Storage..........................308
Cargo Management System............................308
Rear View Camera........................................261 Camera Guidelines............................................262
Manual Zoom......................................................263
Object Distance Indicator................................263
Rear Camera Delay............................................264
Rear Camera On Demand................................263
Using the Rear View Camera System............261
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.....................................
261
Rear Window Wiper and Washers............104 Rear Window Washer.........................................105
Rear Window Wiper............................................104
Rear Wiper Blades See: Changing the Rear Wiper Blades..........377
Recommended Towing Weights................317
Reduced Engine Performance..................323
Refueling
..........................................................214
Refueling System Overview.............................214
Refueling System Warning................................216
Refueling Your Vehicle.......................................215
Remote Control
...............................................64
Car Finder...............................................................67
Intelligent Access Key.........................................64
Remote Start...........................................................67
Replacing the Battery..........................................65
Sounding the Panic Alarm..................................67 Remote Start
...................................................167
Automatic Settings..............................................168
Heated and Cooled Features..........................168
Last Settings.........................................................168
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................384
Replacement Parts Recommendation
........17
Collision Repairs.....................................................17
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical
Repairs..................................................................17
Warranty on Replacement Parts.........................17
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................69
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter
....................169
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................340
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......340
Resuming the Set Speed
...........................268
Resuming the Set Speed from a Complete
Stop...................................................................276
Reverse Braking Assist Indicators
...........242
Reverse Braking Assist Precautions........241
Reverse Braking Assist
................................241
Reverse Braking Assist –
Troubleshooting.............................................243
Reverse Braking Assist – Troubleshooting.........................................243
Reverse Braking Assist – Frequently Asked Questions.........................................................244 Reverse Braking Assist – Information
Messages.........................................................243
Roadside Assistance...................................327 Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance.......................................................328
Vehicles sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.....................................327
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.....................................327
Roadside Emergencies
...............................327
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................309 Maximum Recommended Load
Amounts...........................................................309
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................324
Running Out of Fuel.....................................213 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container..........................................................213
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................213
S
Safety Canopy™...............................................58
Safety Precautions.........................................211
Satellite Radio
................................................451
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)..................................................................452
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...................
451
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