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Brake Fluid Maintenance1
Change the brake fluid.2Every 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.
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in anyof the following conditions, you need toperform extra maintenance as indicated. Ifyou operate your vehicle occasionally underany of these conditions, it is not necessaryto perform the extra maintenance. Forspecific recommendations, see yourdealership service advisor or technician.
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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 NormalScheduled Maintenance chart.As required
Inspect rear axle and U-joints (AWD only).Inspect frequently, serviceas requiredInspect half-shaft boots.
See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 60,000 mi(96,000 km)
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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 NormalScheduled Maintenance chart.As required
Replace cabin air filter.Inspect frequently, serviceas requiredReplace engine air filter.
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 60,000 mi(96,000 km)
Extended Hot and Cold climate operation
Change engine oil and filter.*Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
*Hot Climates only
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Operating in off-road (unpaved, sandy, dusty) and Mountainous conditions
Replace cabin air filter.Inspect frequently, serviceas requiredReplace 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.*Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)or 6 months
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
*Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Resetting the Engine Oil Change Reminder (page 346).
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the NormalSchedule:
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Axle and PTU maintenance: The PowerTransfer Unit (PTU) and rear axle (AWD only)in your vehicle does not require any normalscheduled maintenance. The PTU lubricantmay be more likely to require a fluid changeif the vehicle has extended periods ofextreme or severe duty cycle driving.Changing or checking the PTU lubricant isnot necessary unless the unit has beensubmerged in water, shows sign of leakage.Contact your authorized dealer for service.
California fuel filter replacement: If youregister your vehicle in California, theCalifornia Air Resources Board hasdetermined that the failure to perform thismaintenance item does not nullify theemission warranty or limit recall liabilitybefore the completion of your vehicle'suseful life. We however, urge you to have allrecommended maintenance servicesperformed at the specified intervals and torecord all vehicle service.
Engine air filter and cabin air filterreplacement: The life of the engine air filterand cabin air filter is dependent on exposureto dusty and dirty conditions. Vehiclesoperated in these conditions require frequentinspection and replacement of the engineair filter and cabin air filter.
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PERCHLORATE
Certain components in your vehicle such asairbag modules, seatbelt pretensioners andremote control batteries may containperchlorate material. Special handling mayapply for service or vehicle end of lifedisposal.
For more information visit:www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
RECOMMENDATION
We have built your vehicle to the higheststandards using quality parts. Werecommend that you demand the use ofgenuine Ford and Motorcraft parts wheneveryour vehicle requires scheduledmaintenance or repair. You can clearlyidentify genuine Ford and Motorcraft partsby looking for the Ford, FoMoCo orMotorcraft branding on the parts or theirpackaging.
Scheduled Maintenance andMechanical Repairs
One of the best ways for you to make surethat your vehicle provides years of serviceis to have it maintained in line with ourrecommendations using parts that conformto the specifications detailed in this Owner’sManual.
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meet orexceed these specifications.
Collision Repairs
We hope that you never experience acollision, but accidents happen sometimes.
Genuine Ford replacement collision partsmeet our stringent requirements for fit, finish,structural integrity, corrosion protection anddent resistance. During vehicle developmentwe validate that these parts deliver theintended level of protection as a wholesystem. A great way to know for sure youare getting this level of protection is to usegenuine Ford replacement collision parts.
Warranty on Replacement Parts
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacementparts are the only replacement parts thatbenefit from a Ford Warranty.
The Ford Warranty may not cover damagecaused to your vehicle as a result of failednon-Ford parts.
For additional information, refer to the termsand conditions of the Ford Warranty.
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT
WARNING: Driving while distractedcan result in loss of vehicle control, crashand injury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommend
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We will use reasonable endeavors to providethe SUNA Traffic Channel 24 hours a day,365 days a year. The SUNA Traffic Channelmay occasionally be unavailable for technicalreasons or for planned maintenance. We willtry to perform maintenance at times whencongestion is light. We reserve the right towithdraw SUNA Products and/or Services atany time.
Also, we cannot assure the uninterruptedreception of the SUNA Traffic ChannelRDS-TMC signal at any particular location.
6. Limitation of Liability
Neither Intelematics (nor its suppliers or themanufacturer of your device (the“Suppliers”)) shall be liable to you or to anythird party for any damages either direct,indirect, incidental, consequential orotherwise arising out of the use of or inabilityto use SUNA Products and/or Services evenif Intelematics or a Supplier has been advisedof the possibility of such damages. You alsoacknowledge that the neither Intelematicsnor any Supplier guarantees nor make anywarranties that relate to the availability,accuracy or completeness of SUNA Products
and/or Services, and to the extent which itis lawful to do so, both Intelematics and eachSupplier excludes any warranties whichmight otherwise be implied by any State orFederal legislation in relation to SUNAProducts and/or Services.
7. Please Note
Great care has been taken in preparing thismanual. Constant product development maymean that some information is not entirelyup-to-date. The information in this documentis subject to change without notice.
EMISSION LAW
WARNING: Do not remove or alterthe original equipment floor covering orinsulation between it and the metal floorof the vehicle. The floor covering andinsulation protect occupants of the vehiclefrom the engine and exhaust system heat
and noise. On vehicles with no originalequipment floor covering insulation, do notcarry passengers in a manner that permitsprolonged skin contact with the metal floor.Failure to follow these instructions mayresult in fire or personal injury.
U.S. federal laws and certain state lawsprohibit removing or rendering inoperativeemission control system components. Similarfederal or provincial laws may apply inCanada. We do not approve of any vehiclemodification without first determiningapplicable laws.
Tampering with emissions controlsystems including related sensorsor the Diesel Exhaust Fluid systemcan result in reduced engine power and theillumination of the service engine soon light.
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Tampering With a Noise ControlSystem
Federal laws prohibit the following acts:
•Removal or rendering inoperative by anyperson other than for purposes ofmaintenance.
•Repair or replacement of any device orelement of the design incorporated intoa new vehicle for the purpose of noisecontrol prior to its sale or delivery to theultimate purchaser or while it is in use.
•The use of the vehicle after any personremoves or renders inoperative anydevice or element of the design.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agencymay presume to constitute tampering asfollows:
•Removal of hood blanket, fender apronabsorbers, fender apron barriers,underbody noise shields or acousticallyabsorptive material.
•Tampering or rendering inoperative theengine speed governor, to allow enginespeed to exceed manufacturerspecifications.
If the engine does not start, runs rough,experiences a decrease in engineperformance, experiences excess fuelconsumption or produces excessive exhaustsmoke, check for the following:
•A plugged or disconnected air inletsystem hose.
•A plugged engine air filter element.
•Water in the fuel filter and waterseparator.
•A clogged fuel filter.
•Contaminated fuel.
•Air in the fuel system, due to looseconnections.
•An open or pinched sensor hose.
•Incorrect engine oil level.
•Incorrect fuel for climatic conditions.
•Incorrect engine oil viscosity for climacticconditions.
Note:Some vehicles have a lifetime fuel filterthat is integrated with the fuel tank. Regularmaintenance or replacement is not needed.
Note:If these checks do not help you correctthe concern, have your vehicle checked assoon as possible.
Noise Emissions Warranty, ProhibitedTampering Acts and Maintenance
On January 1, 1978, Federal regulationbecame effective governing the noiseemission on trucks over 10,000 lb (4,536 kg)Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Thepreceding statements concerning prohibitedtampering acts and maintenance, and thenoise warranty found in the Warranty Guide,are applicable to complete chassis cabs over10,000 lb (4,536 kg) GVWR.
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