GENERAL MAINTENANCE
INFORMATION
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.
We have established regular maintenanceintervals for your vehicle based uponrigorous testing. It is important that youhave your vehicle serviced at the propertimes. These intervals serve two purposes;one is to maintain the reliability of yourvehicle and the second is to keep your costof owning your 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 Engine Specifications(page 291).
Failure to perform scheduled maintenanceinvalidates warranty coverage on partsaffected by the lack of maintenance.
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?
Factory-trained Technicians
Service technicians participate in extensivefactory-sponsored certification training tohelp them become experts on theoperation of your vehicle. Ask yourdealership about the training andcertification their technicians havereceived.
Genuine Ford and MotorcraftReplacement Parts
Dealerships stock Ford, Motorcraft andFord-authorized branded re-manufacturedreplacement parts. These parts meet orexceed our specifications. Parts installedat your dealership carry a nationwide12-month or 12,500 mi (20,000 km) partsand labor limited warranty.
If you do not use Ford authorized parts theymay not meet our specifications anddepending on the part, it could affectemissions compliance.
Convenience
Many dealerships have extended eveningand Saturday hours to make your servicevisit more convenient and they offer onestop shopping. They can perform anyservices that are required on your vehicle,from general maintenance to collisionrepairs.
Note:Not all dealers have extended hoursor body shops. Please contact your dealerfor details.
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 is equipped with theIntelligent Oil-Life Monitor system, whichdisplays a message in the instrumentcluster display at the proper oil changeinterval. This interval may be up to one yearor 10,000 mi (16,000 km) for gas enginesand up to one year or 15,000 mi(24,000 km) for diesel engines.
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Your vehicle can be driven in such a waythat dilutes and increases the level of oilby short trips that do not allow the engineto get to operating temperature, extendedidling, and low speed driving for longperiods of time.
A message appears in the instrumentcluster display when it is time for an oilchange. Make sure you perform the oilchange within two weeks or 500 mi(800 km) of the message appearing. Makesure you reset the Intelligent Oil-LifeMonitor after each oil change. SeeInstrument Cluster (page 64).
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 for gas engines.
Never exceed one year or 15,000 mi(24,000 km) between oil change intervalsfor diesel engines.
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and builtwith multiple, complex, performancesystems. Every manufacturer developsthese systems using differentspecifications and performance features.That is why it is important to rely upon yourdealership to properly diagnose and repairyour vehicle.
Ford Motor Company has recommendedmaintenance intervals for various partsand component systems based uponengineering testing. Ford Motor Companyrelies upon this testing to determine themost appropriate mileage for replacementof oils and fluids to protect your vehicle atthe lowest overall cost to you andrecommends against maintenanceschedules that deviate from the scheduledmaintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of onlygenuine Ford, Motorcraft orFord-authorized re-manufacturedreplacement parts engineered for yourvehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the FordWorkshop Manual list the recommendedadditives and chemicals for your vehicle.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. However, a qualified expert, suchas the factory-trained technicians at yourdealership, should inspect discolored fluidsthat also show signs of overheating orforeign material contaminationimmediately.
Make sure to change your 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 a Ford-approved flushingchemical.
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Multi-point Inspection
Washer spray and wiper operationFor oil and fluid leaks
Hazard warning system operationHood rest for lubrication
1Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission, power steering and windowwasher.2If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expirationUse By 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 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 OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Vehicle Use and ExampleInterval
Normal
7,500–10,000 mi(12,000–16,000 km)
Normal commuting with highway drivingNo, or moderate, load or towingFlat to moderately hilly roadsNo extended idling
Severe5,000–7,500 mi(8,000–12,000 km)Moderate to heavy load or towing
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Changing the Wiper Blades.....................250Charging a Device..........................................98Checking the Wiper Blades.....................249Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance.................................................45Child Restraint Positioning.........................35Child Safety......................................................25General Information............................................25Child Safety Locks.........................................36Cleaning Products.......................................262Cleaning the Engine...................................264Cleaning the Exterior..................................263Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens........................266Cleaning the Interior...................................265Cleaning the Wheels..................................266Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................265Climate Control..............................................86Cold Weather Precautions - 6.7LDiesel..............................................................187Cold Weather Precautions - 7.3L............188Connected Vehicle.......................................314Connected Vehicle –Troubleshooting.............................................314Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork.............................................................314Connected Vehicle Limitations...............314Connected Vehicle Requirements..........314Connected Vehicle –Troubleshooting.........................................314Connected Vehicle – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................314Connecting a Bluetooth® Device...........318Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork.........................................................314Connecting FordPass to the Modem..........314Enabling and Disabling the Modem............314What Is the Modem...........................................314Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check - 6.7LDiesel.................................................................235See: Engine Coolant Check - 7.3L................238Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 6.7L Diesel......................301Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 7.3L...................................302
Crash and Breakdown Information.......194Automatic Crash Shutoff................................195Cruise Control................................................158Cruise Control Indicators...........................159Cruise Control - Vehicles With: AdaptiveCruise Control...............................................52Cruise Control - Vehicles With: CruiseControl.............................................................52Customer Assistance.................................196Customer Information...............................345Radio Frequency CertificationLabels................................................................345
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Data Recording..................................................11Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Configurable Daytime RunningLamps..............................................................57Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).............57Diesel Exhaust Fluid Capacity andSpecification...............................................307Diesel Particulate Filter..............................124Direction Indicators.......................................58Doors and Locks.............................................49Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7LDiesel.............................................................234Driver Alert......................................................166Driving Aids.....................................................166Driving Hints...................................................186Driving Through Water...............................189DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Configurable Daytime Running Lamps....57See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).................57
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Economical Driving......................................187Electrical System Inspection...................254Electromagnetic Compatibility...............351Emission Law...................................................117End User License Agreement.................354Engine Block Heater....................................105Engine Coolant Check - 6.7LDiesel.............................................................235
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Information Displays......................................71General Information.............................................71Information Messages..................................75Installing Child Restraints............................27Instrument Cluster........................................64Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................56Instrument Panel............................................24Interior Lamps.................................................58Interior Mirror...................................................63Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................190
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Keys and Remote Controls........................46
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Lane Keeping System..................................167Lighting Control..............................................55Lighting..............................................................55General Information............................................55Load Carrying.................................................178Load Limit........................................................178Locating the USB Ports...............................98Locking and Unlocking.................................49Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................287
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Maintenance..................................................222General Information..........................................222Manual Climate Control..............................86Manual Seats....................................................91Message CenterSee: Information Displays..................................71MirrorsSee: Windows and Mirrors...............................60Mobile Communications Equipment.......17Motorcraft Parts - 6.7L Diesel.................293Motorcraft Parts - 7.3L...............................295
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Noise Pollution Control................................22Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........330
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Oil Change Indicator Reset......................229Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check.......................................227Opening and Closing the Hood..............223Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature.....................................................200Overhead Console.......................................100
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Parking Aids....................................................157Parking Brake.................................................140Passive Anti-Theft System..........................51PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System......................51Perchlorate........................................................15Playing Media From a USB Device.........318Playing Media Using the USB Port..........98Pneumatic Locking DifferentialIndicators......................................................138Pneumatic Locking Differential...............137Pneumatic Locking DifferentialPrecautions..................................................137Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking.............................49Power Seats.....................................................92Power Steering Fluid Check....................246Power Take-Off.............................................135Power Windows.............................................60Pre-Collision Assist - Vehicles With: AirBrakes.............................................................170Pre-Collision Assist - Vehicles With:Hydraulic Brakes.........................................173Protecting the Environment.......................22PunctureSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................287
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