Check Every Month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.
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 yourvehicle checked regularly. This can helpidentify potential issues and prevent majorproblems. We recommend having thefollowing multi-point inspection performedat every scheduled maintenance intervalto help make sure your vehicle keepsrunning great.
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Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operationAccessory drive belt(s)
Horn operationBattery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghosesEngine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamageExhaust system
Steering and linkageExterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper
pressure2Fluid levels1; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pitsFor oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operationHalf-shaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer.2If your vehicle comes with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration UseBy date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership serviceadvisor or technician about the multi-pointvehicle inspection. It is a comprehensiveway to perform a thorough inspection ofyour vehicle. Your checklist gives youimmediate feedback on the overallcondition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle has an Intelligent Oil-LifeMonitor that determines when you shouldchange the engine oil based on how youuse your vehicle. By using severalimportant factors in its calculations, themonitor helps reduce the cost of owningyour vehicle and reduces environmentalwaste at the same time.
This means you do not have to rememberto change the oil on a mileage-basedschedule. Your vehicle lets you know whenan oil change is due by displaying amessage in the information display.
The following table provides examples ofvehicle use and its impact on oil changeintervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oilchange intervals depend on several factorsand generally decrease with severity ofuse.
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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 or belts.2
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Every 150,000 mi(240,000 km)
Change the front axle fluid. Four-wheel drive vehicles.
Change the rear axle fluid.
Change the transfer case fluid. Four-wheel drive vehicles.
Replace the accessory drive belt or belts.
Change the engine coolant.3At 200,000 mi(320,000 km)
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil andfilter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.2 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.3 Initial replacement at 10 years or 200,000 mi (320,000 km), then every five years or100,000 mi (160,000 km).
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in anyof the following conditions, you need toperform extra maintenance, as indicated.If you operate your vehicle occasionallyunder any of these conditions, it is notnecessary to perform the extramaintenance. For specificrecommendations, see your dealershipservice advisor or technician.
Perform the services shown in thefollowing tables when specified or within3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the OIL CHANGEREQUIRED message appearing in theinformation display.
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Changing a Road Wheel............................313Changing the 12V Battery..........................275Changing the Engine Air Filter.................267Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password...................................342Changing the Wiper Blades......................277Charging the 12V Battery...........................274Checking MyKey System Status................61Checking the Wiper Blades......................277Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance.................................................39Child Restraint Positioning..........................31Child Safety......................................................20General Information............................................20Child Safety Locks..........................................32Cleaning Leather Seats.............................288Cleaning Products.......................................284Cleaning the Engine...................................286Cleaning the Exterior..................................285Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens........................288Cleaning the Interior...................................287Cleaning the Wheels..................................289Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................287Clearing All MyKeys........................................61Climate............................................................382Climate Control...............................................117Cold Weather Precautions.......................232Connected Vehicle.......................................337Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork............................................................337Connected Vehicle Data...............................16Connected Vehicle Limitations...............337Connected Vehicle Requirements.........337Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting -Vehicles With: Modem............................338Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting -Vehicles With: SYNC 3............................339Connecting a Bluetooth® Device -Vehicles With: AM/FM/USB/Bluetooth,Vehicles Without: SYNC........................348Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork........................................................337Connecting FordPass to the Modem..........337Enabling and Disabling the Modem............337What Is the Modem...........................................337
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork - Vehicles With: SYNC 3.......337Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check...........................269Crash and Breakdown Information........241Automatic Crash Shutoff.................................241Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......48Creating a MyKey...........................................60Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot -Vehicles With: SYNC 3.............................341Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot -Vehicles Without: SYNC..........................341Cross Traffic Alert........................................209Cruise Control..................................................73Principle of Operation.......................................192Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control................................192Customer Assistance.................................242Customer Information...............................426
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Data Privacy......................................................14Daytime Running Lamps.............................79Declaration of Conformity.......................456Digital Radio...................................................351Direction Indicators........................................81Doors and Locks.............................................64Driver Alert.....................................................200Driver and Passenger Airbags....................42Driving Aids....................................................200Driving Hints....................................................231Driving Through Water...............................233DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps.........................79
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Economical Driving......................................231Electromagnetic Compatibility..............428Electronic Locking Differential.................173Emergency Call Limitations........................51Emergency Call Requirements.................50Emergency Call System Data.....................17Emission Law..................................................157End User License Agreement...................431Engine Block Heater....................................146Engine Coolant Check...............................269
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