Multi-Point Inspection
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer.
2 If your vehicle has a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration Use By date
on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Oil Change Reminder
Your vehicle comes with an oil change
reminder that determines when you should
change the engine oil based on how you
use your vehicle. Your vehicle lets you know when an oil
change is due by displaying a message in
the information display.
The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of
use.When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Vehicle Use and Example
Interval
Normal
7,500– 10,000 mi
(12,000– 16,000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5,000– 7,500 mi
(8,000– 12,000 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
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When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Vehicle Use and Example
Interval
Extended hot or cold operation Extreme
3,000–5,000 mi
(5,000–8,000 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
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 automatic transmission fluid level, if applicable. Consult your dealer for
requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and the parking brake.
Inspect the engine coolant level/strength and the hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and the heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints - all-wheel drive only.
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and the U-
joints - all-wheel drive only.
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 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.
2 Reset the oil change reminder after engine oil and filter changes. See
Resetting the
Engine Oil Change Reminder (page 294).
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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) Inspect the accessory drive belt(s). 2
Change the automatic transmission fluid.
Every
150,000 mi
(240,000 km) Replace the accessory drive belt(s). 3
Change the engine coolant. 4
At
200,000 mi
(320,000 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 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
3 If not replaced within the last
100,000 mi (160,000 km).
4 Initial replacement at 10 years or
200,000 mi (320,000 km), then every five years or
100,000 mi (160,000 km). 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.
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Blind Spot Information System
Precautions..................................................231
Blind Spot Information System Requirements.............................................232
Blind Spot Information System – Troubleshooting........................................233
Blind Spot Information System – Information Messages................................ 233
Bluetooth®.....................................................381
Body Control Module Fuse Box.............286 Accessing the Body Control Module Fuse
Box..................................................................... 286
Identifying the Fuses in the Body Control Module Fuse Box........................................... 287
Locating the Body Control Module Fuse Box..................................................................... 286
Body Styling Kit Precautions....................312
Body Styling Kits...........................................312
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........290
Booster Seats
..................................................39
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 39
Brake Fluid Specification
..........................188
Brake Over Accelerator...............................187
Brake Precautions........................................187
Brakes................................................................187 Anti-Lock Braking System............................... 187
Brakes – Troubleshooting............................... 188
Brakes – Troubleshooting.........................188 Brakes – Frequently Asked
Questions......................................................... 189
Brakes – Information Messages................... 189
Brakes – Warning Lamps................................ 188
Breaking-In.....................................................263 Brakes and Clutch............................................. 263
Tires........................................................................\
263
C
Calculating Payload
....................................249
Calculating the Load Limit.......................249
Helpful examples for calculating the
available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity.................................................. 250
California Proposition 65 - United States of America
..................................................440
Canceling the Set Speed...........................213
Capacities and Specifications................347 Catalytic Converter.......................................176
Catalytic Converter –
Troubleshooting............................................. 176
Catalytic Converter Precautions
.............176
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting.........................................176
Catalytic Converter – Warning Lamps................................................................. 176
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................341 ........................................................................\
.......... 346
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly Information...................................................... 341
Stowing the flat tire ......................................... 345
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 342
Changing a Road Wheel
............................341
Changing the 12V Battery.........................299 Remove and Reinstall the Battery.............300
Changing the Engine Air Filter................298
Changing the Fuel Filter............................298
Changing the Remote Control Battery.............................................................62
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password..................................364
Changing the Wi-Fi Hotspot Frequency........................................................ 365
Charging a Device
.........................................154
Charging a Wireless Device.......................157
Checking MyKey System Status
..............68
Checking the Brake Fluid...........................187
Checking the Coolant................................294 Adding Coolant.................................................. 295
Coolant Change................................................. 296
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 297
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 296
Severe Climates................................................. 296
Checking the Seatbelts................................47
Checking the Tire Pressures....................326
Checking the Wiper Blades........................95
Children and Airbags....................................54
Child Restraint Anchor Points....................32 Locating the Child Restraint Lower Anchor
Points................................................................... 32
Locating the Child Restraint Top Tether Anchor Points................................................... 33
What Are the Child Restraint Anchor Points................................................................... 32
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Information on the Tire Sidewall............316
Information on P Type Tires............................ 317
Inspecting the Tire for Damage..............327 Safety Practices.................................................. 327
Inspecting the Tire for Wear.....................327
Inspecting the Wheel Valve Stems............................................................328
Installing and Removing the Luggage Compartment Cargo Net.......................252
Installing and Removing the Luggage Compartment Cover................................252
Installing the Luggage Cover......................... 252
Removing the Luggage Cover....................... 253
Installing Child Restraints...........................34 Combining the Seatbelt and Lower Anchors
for Attaching Child Restraints.................... 38
Installing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat....................................................................... 37
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children............................................................... 36
Using Seatbelts..................................................... 34
Using Tether Straps............................................. 38
Instrument Cluster Display.........................117 Personalized Settings....................................... 120
Trip Computer....................................................... 118
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu................................................................117
Instrument Cluster Indicators...................116
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 116
Automatic Headlamp High Beam.................116
Auto-Start-Stop.................................................. 116
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 116
Cruise Control....................................................... 116
Front Airbag........................................................... 116
Front Fog Lamps.................................................. 116
High Beam.............................................................. 116
Hill Start Assist..................................................... 116
Lane Keeping Aid................................................. 116
Side Marker Lamps............................................. 116
Stability and Traction Control........................ 116
Turn Signal Lamps.............................................. 116
Instrument Cluster........................................113 Fuel Gauge............................................................. 113
Instrument Cluster Overview
....................113
Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps.......114 Anti-Lock Brake System.................................... 114
Battery..................................................................... 114
Brake System........................................................ 115Door Ajar.................................................................
115
Electric Park Brake.............................................. 115
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 115
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................... 115
Hood Ajar................................................................ 115
Liftgate Ajar............................................................ 115
Low Fuel Level...................................................... 115
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 115
Low Washer Fluid Level..................................... 115
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............................ 115
Oil Pressure............................................................ 115
Powertrain Fault................................................... 115
Instrument Panel............................................27
Interior Air Quality.........................................132
Interior Bulbs................................................306 Interior Bulb Specification Chart.................306
Interior Lamp Function...............................105 Switching the Interior Lamp Function On
and Off.............................................................. 105
What Is the Interior Lamp Function............105
Interior Lighting
.............................................105
Ambient Lighting................................................ 106
Interior Lamp Function..................................... 105
Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting.............106
Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting........................................106
Interior Lighting – Frequently Asked Questions......................................................... 106
Interior Mirror.................................................109 Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror........................ 109
Interior Mirror Precautions........................109
Introduction.......................................................17
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................266 Jump Starting Precautions............................ 266
Jump Starting the Vehicle............................... 267
Preparing the Vehicle....................................... 267
K
Keyless Entry
....................................................74
Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting.................... 75
Keyless Entry Keypad....................................76 Keyless Entry Keypad –
Troubleshooting............................................... 78
Keyless Entry Keypad Limitations............76
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Vehicle Care...................................................307
Cleaning the Exterior........................................ 307
Cleaning the Interior......................................... 309
Vehicle Identification Number................359 Locating the Vehicle Identification
Number............................................................ 359
Vehicle Identification Number Overview.......................................................... 359
Vehicle Identification.................................359
Vehicle Identification Number...................... 359
Vehicle Interior
................................................28
Vehicle System Updates..........................386
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
...............................364
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 128
Venting the Moonroof..................................112
Viewing the Tire Pressures.......................338
Visual Search
...................................................26
Voice Interaction Examples.....................375
Voice Interaction..........................................375
W
Washer Fluid Specification.......................357
Washers.............................................................96 Adding Washer Fluid........................................... 97
Switching the Courtesy Wipe On and Off........................................................................\
. 97
Using the Rear Window Washer..................... 97
Using the Windshield Washer......................... 96
Washer Fluid Specification............................... 97
Washer Precautions............................................ 96
Washers See: Wipers and Washers................................. 94
Waxing Your Vehicle.....................................311
Waypoints......................................................385 Adding a Waypoint........................................... 385
Editing Waypoints............................................. 385
What Are the Instrument Cluster Indicators.......................................................116
What Are the Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps
...........................................114
What Is a Connected Vehicle.................360
What Is Active Park Assist.......................208
What Is Auto-Start-Stop...........................167 What Is Blind Spot Information
System...........................................................231
What Is Cross Traffic Alert........................234
What Is Cruise Control................................212 Requirements....................................................... 212
What Is Driver Alert
.....................................244
What Is Ford Protect..................................389 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(Canada Only).............................................. 390
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans - United States Only....................................... 389
What Is Hill Start Assist
.............................193
What Is MyKey................................................66
What Is Pre-Collision Assist
.....................237
What Is Remote Start.................................125
What Is the 180 Degree Camera...........206
What Is the Cabin Air Filter........................132
What Is the Catalytic Converter..............176
What Is the Electric Parking Brake........190
What Is the Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..............................................................114
What Is the Garage Door Opener...........148 HomeLink Wireless Control System...........148
What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating.............................................................247
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating).............247
What Is the Gross Combined Weight Rating............................................................248
What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............................................................247
What Is the Keyless Entry Keypad
...........76
What Is the Lane Keeping System........224
What Is the Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight...........................................................247
What Is the Personal Safety System............................................................49
What Is the Power Outlet..........................155
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System...........................................................144
What Is the Rear View Camera..............203
What Is the Speedometer..........................113
What Is the Tachometer.............................113
What Is the Tire Pressure Monitoring System
..........................................................336
What Is the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit...................................................................330
What Is the Turbo Boost Gauge...............114
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