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.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
INFORMATION - GASOLINE
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?
Carefully following the maintenanceschedule helps protect against major repairexpenses resulting from neglect orinadequate maintenance and may help toincrease the value of your vehicle whenyou sell or trade it. Keep all receipts forcompleted maintenance with your vehicle.
It is important that you have your vehicleserviced at the proper times. Theseintervals serve two purposes: first is tomaintain the reliability of your vehicle andthe second is to keep the cost of owningyour vehicle down.
It is your responsibility to have allscheduled maintenance performed and tomake sure that the materials used meetthe specifications identified in this owner'smanual. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 520).
Failure to perform scheduled maintenanceand regularly inspect your vehicle mayresult in vehicle damage not covered bythe vehicle Warranty.
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?
Our Genuine Replacement Parts
Dealerships stock our parts and ourauthorized branded remanufacturedreplacement parts. These parts meet orexceed our specifications. Parts installedat your dealership carry a nationwide24-month or unlimited mile (kilometer)parts and labor limited warranty.
If you do not use our authorized parts, theymay not meet our specifications and couldaffect emissions compliance.
Protecting Your Investment
Maintenance is an investment that paysdividends in the form of improvedreliability, durability and resale value. Tomaintain the proper performance of yourvehicle and its emission control systems,make sure you have scheduledmaintenance performed at the designatedintervals.
Your vehicle comes with the IntelligentOil-Life Monitor system, a messageappears in the instrument cluster displayat the proper oil change interval. Thisinterval may be up to one year or 10,000 mi(16,000 km), hybrid vehicles could exceed10,000 mi (16,000 km).
When the oil change message appears inthe instrument cluster display, it is time foran oil change. Make sure you perform theoil change within two weeks or 500 mi(800 km) of the message appearing. Makesure to reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitorafter each oil change. See NormalScheduled Maintenance (page 600).
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If your instrument cluster display resetsprematurely or becomes inoperative, youshould perform the oil change interval atsix months or 5,000 mi (8,000 km) fromyour last oil change. Never exceed one yearor 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between oilchange intervals.
You can drive your vehicle in such a waythat may lead to higher oil consumptionincluding extended time at high enginespeeds, high loads, engine braking, hardcornering maneuvers, track and off-roadusage. Under these conditions, oilconsumption of approximately 1 quart per500 miles (1 liter per 800 km) is possible.Check the engine oil level at every refuelingand adjust to maintain proper levels toavoid engine damage.
You can also drive your vehicle in such away that dilutes and increases the level ofoil by frequent short trips that do not allowthe engine to get to operating temperature,extended idling and low speed driving forlong periods of time.
It is important to rely upon your dealershipto properly diagnose and repair yourvehicle.
We strongly recommend only using ourgenuine or our authorized re-manufacturedreplacement parts engineered for yourvehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
We do not recommend using chemicals oradditives not approved by us as part ofyour vehicle’s normal maintenance. Pleaseconsult your warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is anormal operating characteristic and, byitself, does not necessarily indicate aconcern or that the fluid needs to bechanged. Have discolored fluids that alsoshow signs of overheating or foreignmaterial contamination checkedimmediately.
Make sure to change the vehicle’s oils andfluids at the specified intervals or inconjunction with a repair. Flushing is aviable way to change fluid for many vehiclesub-systems during scheduledmaintenance. It is critical that systems areflushed only with new fluid that is the sameas that required to fill and operate thesystem or using our approved flushingchemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basicmaintenance checks and inspections.
Check Every Month
The air filter restriction gauge.1
The engine oil level.
Function of all interior and the exterior lights.
The tires including the spare for wear and proper pressure.
The windshield washer fluid level.
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Multi-Point Inspection
Suspension components for leaks ordamageExhaust system
Steering and linkageExterior lamps operation
Tires including the spare for wear and
proper pressure2Fluid levels1; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pitsFor oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operationHalfshaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer.2If your vehicle has a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration Use By dateon 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 - DIESEL
Oil Change Reminder
Your vehicle comes with an oil changereminder that determines when you shouldchange the engine oil based on how youuse your vehicle.
Your vehicle lets you know when an oilchange is due by displaying a message inthe instrument cluster 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.
When to Expect the Message Prompting You to Change Your Oil
Vehicle Use and Examplemi (km)
Light
Up to 15,000 mi(24,000 km)
No towing.Primarily highway driving.Flat roads.Moderate temperatures.
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At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Instrument Cluster Display1
Inspect the engine and secondary cooling system coolant concentration freeze-pointprotection, level and the hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the front axle and U-joints. Lubricate any grease fittings. Four-wheel drivevehicles.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and the U-joints. Lubricate any grease fittings.
1 Do not exceed one year/15,000 mi (24,000 km) or 450 engine hours between serviceintervals.2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes.3 Reset the engine air filter information monitor after you replace the air filter.4 Rotate the front wheels on vehicles with dual rear wheels when specified. Only rotatethe rear wheels if you notice unusual wear.
Brake Fluid Maintenance1
Change the brake fluid.2Every three years
1 Perform this maintenance item every three years. Do not exceed the designated timefor the interval.2 Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer.
Other Maintenance items1
Replace the cabin air filter.Every 20,000 mi(32,000 km)
Replace the engine air filter.2
Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel filters.Inspect the engine and secondary cooling system coolantconcentration freeze-point protection, additive corrosioninhibitor strength, coolant level, and hoses. Add coolantadditive if necessary.
Replace the engine air inlet foam filter.Every 50,000 mi(80,467 km)
Replace the front wheel bearing grease and grease seal ifusing non-sealed bearings. Two-wheel drive vehicles.Every 60,000 mi(96,000 km)
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Using Biodiesel, up to and Including 20% Biodiesel (B20)
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the instru-ment cluster display, and perform the services listed in thescheduled maintenance chart.
As required
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuelfilters.Every 15,000 mi(24,000 km), six months or300 engine hours
Using Fuel Other Than Ultra-low Sulfur Diesel Fuel - Vehicles Operated Where Ultra-lowSulfur Diesel Fuel is not Required or Available
Change engine oil and filter.Every 2,500 mi (4,000 km)or three months (if usinghigh sulfur fuel with morethan 500 ppm sulfur)
Change engine oil and filter.Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)or six months (if using highsulfur fuel with fewer than500 ppm sulfur)
Exceptions
Axle and Transfer Case Maintenance
Axle(s) and transfer case (4X4 only) fluidchanges or level checks are not requiredunless a leak is suspected or the assemblyhas been submerged in water. During longperiods of trailer towing with outsidetemperatures above 70°F (21°C) or atwide-open throttle for long periods above45 mph (72 km/h), change the rear axlefluid every 30,000 mi (48,000 km) if therear axle is filled with non-synthetic fluid.This interval can be waived and the150,000 mi (240,000 km) service intervalcan continue if the rear axle is filled with75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting Ford
specification WSL-M2C192-A, part numberXY-75W140-QL, or equivalent. Add frictionmodifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A) orequivalent for a complete refill ofTraction-Lok rear axles. See Capacitiesand Specifications (page 520).
Additional Axle Maintenance for DualRear Wheels
Change rear axle fluid every 250,000 mi(400,000 km) under normal drivingconditions on all commercial applications.When operating your vehicle at or nearmaximum gross vehicle weights, changethe rear axle fluid every 60,000 mi(96,000 km). In addition, follow this60,000 mi (96,000 km) schedule whenoperating your vehicle under the specialoperating conditions where noted.
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California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register 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. Ford Motor Company, however,urges you to have all recommendedmaintenance services performed at thespecified intervals and to record all vehicleservice.
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa orlocations with similar climates using anAmerican Petroleum Institute (API)Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certificationmark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normaloil change interval is 3,000 mi (5,000 km).
If the available API SM or SN oils are notavailable, then the oil change interval is2,000 mi (3,000 km).
Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air FilterReplacement
The life of the engine air filter and cabin airfilter is dependent on exposure to dustyand dirty conditions. Vehicles operated inthese conditions require frequentinspection and replacement of the engineair filter and cabin air filter.
Diesel Particulate Filter
Over time, a slight amount of ash buildsup in the diesel particulate filter, which isnot removed during the regenerationprocess. The filter may need to be replacedwith a new or remanufactured part atapproximately 250,000 mi (400,000 km).Actual mileage varies depending on engineand vehicle operating conditions.
In this case, the engine control system setsa service light (wrench icon) to inform youto bring your vehicle to the dealer forservice. If there are any issues with theoxidation catalyst or particulate filtersystem, a service light (wrench or engineicon) sets by the engine control system toinform you to bring your vehicle into adealer for service.
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE - GASOLINE
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.
Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Inspect and lubricate U-joints if equipped with greasefittings.Inspect frequently, serviceas required
See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormalnoise, wear, looseness or drag.Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.1
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Off-road operation
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormalnoise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.1
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals ifnon-sealed bearings are used.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
1 Rotate the front wheels on vehicles with dual rear wheels when specified. Rotate therear wheels if unusual wear is noted.
Exclusive use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles Only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regularunleaded fuel.Every oil change interval
Exceptions
Axle and Transfer Case Maintenance
Axle(s) and transfer case (4X4 only) fluidchanges or level checks are not requiredunless a leak is suspected or the assemblyhas been submerged in water. During longperiods of trailer towing with outsidetemperatures above 70°F (21°C) or atwide-open throttle for long periods above45 mph (72 km/h), change the rear axlefluid every 30,000 mi (48,000 km) if therear axle is filled with non-synthetic fluid.This interval can be waived and the150,000 mi (240,000 km) service intervalcan continue if the rear axle is filled with75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting Fordspecification WSL-M2C192-A, part numberXY-75W140-QL, or equivalent. Add frictionmodifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A) orequivalent for complete refill ofTraction-Lok rear axles. See Capacitiesand Specifications (page 520).
Additional Axle Maintenance for DualRear Wheels
Change rear axle fluid every 250,000 mi(400,000 km) under normal drivingconditions on all commercial applications.When operating your vehicle at or nearmaximum gross vehicle weights, changethe rear axle fluid every 60,000 mi(96,000 km). In addition, follow this60,000 mi (96,000 km) schedule whenoperating your vehicle under the specialoperating conditions where noted.
California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register 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. Ford Motor Company, however,urges you to have all recommendedmaintenance services performed at thespecified intervals and to record all vehicleservice.
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Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa orlocations with similar climates using anAmerican Petroleum Institute (API)Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certificationmark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normaloil change interval is 3,000 mi (5,000 km).
If the available API SM or SN oils are notavailable, then the oil change interval is2,000 mi (3,000 km).
Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air FilterReplacement
The life of the engine air filter and cabin airfilter is dependent on exposure to dustyand dirty conditions. Vehicles operated inthese conditions require frequentinspection and replacement of the engineair filter and cabin air filter.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
RECORD
After the scheduled maintenance servicesare performed, record the Repair Order #,Distance and Engine Hours in the boxesprovided.
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