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Chemicals or additives not approved by Ford are not required for factory
recommended maintenance. In fact, Ford Motor Company recommends
against the use of such additive products unless specifically
recommended by Ford for a particular application.
Oils, fluids and flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a normal operating characteristic
and, by itself, does not necessarily indicate a concern or that the fluid
needs to be changed. However, discolored fluids that also show signs of
overheating and/or foreign material contamination should be inspected
immediately by a qualified expert such as the factory-trained technicians
at your dealership. Your vehicle’s oils and fluids should be changed at the
specified intervals or in conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viable
way to change fluid for many vehicle sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are flushed only with new fluid
that is the same as that required to fill and operate the system, or using
a Ford-approved flushing chemical.
Genuine Ford parts and service
When planning your maintenance services, consider your dealership for
all your vehicle’s needs.
There are a lot of reasons why visiting your dealership for all your
service needs is a great way to help keep your vehicle running great.
Convenience
Many dealerships have extended evening and Saturday hours to make
your service visit more convenient. How’s that for quality service?
Factory-trained technicians
Service technicians participate in extensive factory-sponsored
certification training to help them become experts on the operation of
your vehicle. Ask your dealership about the training and certification
their technicians have received.
Genuine Ford and Motorcraftreplacement parts
Dealerships stock Ford and Motorcraftbranded replacement parts.
These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor Company’s specifications, and
we stand behind them. Parts installed at your dealership carry a
nationwide, 12 month/12,000 mile (20,000 km) parts and labor limited
warranty. Your dealer can give you details.
Value shopping for your vehicle’s maintenance needs
Your dealership recognizes the competitive landscape of maintenance and
light repair automotive services. With factory-trained technicians, and
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one-stop service from routine maintenance like oil changes and tire
rotations to repairs like brake service, check out the value your dealers
can offer.
Owner checks and services
Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed
by the owner or a service technician at the intervals indicated. Service
information and supporting specifications are provided in this owner’s
guide.
Any adverse condition should be brought to the attention of your dealer
or qualified service technician as soon as possible for the proper service
advice. The owner maintenance service checks are generally not covered
by warranties so you may be charged for labor, parts or fluids used.
Engine oil/coolant change intervals
Engine oil6 months or 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
(whichever comes first)
Engine coolant, initial
change6 years or 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
(whichever comes first)
Engine coolant, after
initial changeEvery 3 years or 45,000 miles (72,000 km)
Check every month
Engine oil level
Function of all interior and exterior lights
Tires for wear and proper pressure, including spare
Windshield washer fluid level
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/outside locks for proper operation; lubricate if necessary
Parking brake for proper operation
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation
Washer spray/wiper operation; clean or replace blades as necessary
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EXCEPTIONS
There are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule. They are listed
below:
Normal vehicle axle maintenance:Rear axles and power take-off
(PTO) units with synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks equipped with
Ford-design axles are lubricated for life; do not check or change fluid
unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the assembly has been
submerged in water. During long periods of trailer towing with outside
temperatures above 70°F (21°C) and at wide-open throttle for long
periods above 45 mph (72 km/h), non-synthetic rear axle fluids should
be changed every 3,000 miles (4,800 km) or three months, whichever
comes first. This interval can be waived if the axle is filled with 75W140
synthetic gear fluid meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part
number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. Add friction modifier XL-3
(EST-M2C118-A) or equivalent for complete refill of Traction-Lok rear
axles (refer toMaintenance product specifications and capacitiesin
theMaintenance and Specificationschapter for details).
Police/Taxi/Livery vehicle axle maintenance:Change rear axle fluid
every 100,000 miles (160,000 km). Rear axle fluid change may be waived
if the axle was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting Ford
specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number FITZ-19580-B or equivalent.
Add four ounces (118 mL) of additive friction modifier XL-3
(EST-M2C118-A) or equivalent for complete refill of Traction-Lok rear
axles. The axle fluid should be changed anytime the axle has been
submerged in water.
E–450 and F–450/550 axle maintenance:Change rear axle fluid every
100,000 miles (160,000 km) under normal driving conditions. For
vehicles operated at or near maximum Gross Vehicle Weights, the rear
axle fluid should be changed every 50,000 miles (80,000 km). In
addition, this 50,000 mile (80,000 km) schedule should be observed
when the vehicles are operated under the Special Operating Conditions.
California fuel filter replacement:If the vehicle is registered in
California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission
warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however, urges you to have all
recommended maintenance services performed at the specified intervals
and to record all vehicle service.
Class A Motorhome:Change brake fluid every two years.
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ABS (see Brakes) .....................243
Accessory delay ..........................88
AdvanceTrac ..............................246
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................170, 174, 176
and child safety seats ............172
description ..............170, 174, 176
disposal ....................................179
driver airbag ............172, 175, 177
indicator light .................174, 179
operation .................172, 175, 177
passenger airbag .....172, 175, 177
side airbag ...............................174
Air cleaner filter ...............352, 357
Air suspension ...........................252
description ..............................252
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................332
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................243–244
Anti-theft system ..............129, 133
arming the system ..................133
disarming a triggered
system .....................................134
Armrests ....................................140
Audio system (see Radio) .........38
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................256
fluid, adding ............................352
fluid, checking ........................352
fluid, refill capacities ..............358
fluid, specification ..................358
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....46
Auxiliary power point .................85Axle
lubricant specifications ..........358
refill capacities ........................358
B
Battery .......................................330
acid, treating emergencies .....330
jumping a disabled battery ....300
maintenance-free ....................330
replacement, specifications ...357
servicing ..................................330
Belt-Minder.............................166
deactivating/activating the
Belt-Minder...........................169
Blind spot mirror ......................266
Booster seats .............................195
Brakes ........................................243
anti-lock ...........................243–244
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................244
fluid, checking and adding ....351
fluid, refill capacities ..............358
fluid, specifications .................358
lubricant specifications ..........358
parking ....................................244
shift interlock ..................253, 255
Bulbs ............................................74
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....358
Car2UHome Automation
System .........................................98
Cargo cover ...............................110
Cargo management system ......110
Cassette tape player ...................38
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................290
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filter, specifications ........329, 357
recommendations ...................329
refill capacities ........................358
specifications ..........................358
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................240
F
Fail safe cooling ........................336
Fleet MyKey programming ......113
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....338
Floor mats .........................104–105
Fluid capacities .........................358
Fog lamps ....................................69
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......267
control trac .............................267
description ..............................268
driving off road .......................270
indicator light .........................267
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................253
Fuel ............................................338
calculating fuel
economy ......................22, 30, 345
cap ...........................................340
capacity ...................................358
choosing the right fuel ...........342
detergent in fuel .....................343
filler funnel .............................343
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................338, 340, 345
filter, specifications ........337, 357
fuel pump shut-off switch .....281
improving fuel economy ........345
octane rating ...........342, 363–364
quality ......................................343
running out of fuel .........299, 343safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................338
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................338, 342
Fuses ..................................282–283
G
Garage door opener ....................98
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............340
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................345
Gauges .........................................18
H
Hazard flashers .........................280
Headlamps ...................................69
aiming ........................................71
autolamp system .......................69
bulb specifications ....................75
daytime running lights .............70
flash to pass ..............................70
high beam .................................70
replacing bulbs .........................76
turning on and off ....................69
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................58–59
Hood ..........................................323
I
Ignition .......................236, 363–364
Illuminated visor mirror .............82
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................184
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Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................350
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................317
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................71
J
Jack ............................................290
positioning ...............................290
storage .....................................290
Jump-starting your vehicle ......300
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................118
keypad .....................................128
locking and unlocking doors ..129
programming entry code .......128
Keys ...................................112, 131
positions of the ignition .........236
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................69
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................75
daytime running light ...............70
fog lamps ...................................69
headlamps .................................69
headlamps, flash to pass ..........70
instrument panel, dimming .....71
interior lamps .....................73, 75
replacing bulbs ...................76, 78
LATCH anchors .........................188
Liftgate ......................105, 109, 124
Lights, warning and indicator ....12anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........244
Limited-slip axle .......................252
Loading instructions .................228
Load limits .................................222
Locks
autolock ...................................118
childproof ................................122
doors ........................................118
Lubricant specifications ...........358
Lug nuts ....................................298
Lumbar support, seats .............141
M
Message center .....................19, 28
english/metric button .........24, 34
system check button ................34
warning messages ...............24, 34
Mirrors ...................................89–90
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................89
fold away ...................................90
heated ........................................91
programmable memory ..........125
signal .........................................91
Moon roof ....................................97
Motorcraftparts ..............321, 357
MyKey ........................................113
N
Navigation system .......................57
O
Octane rating ............................342
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................327
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P
Parental MyKey
programming .............................113
Parking brake ............................244
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........357
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................92
Power adjustable foot pedals .....92
Power deployable running
boards ..........................................92
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .......................283, 286
Power door locks ......................118
Power liftgate ............................105
Power mirrors .............................90
Power point .................................85
Power steering ..........................251
fluid, checking and adding ....351
fluid, refill capacity ................358
fluid, specifications .................358
Power Windows ...........................87
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................253
R
Radio ............................................38
Rear heated seats .....................154
Rear-view camera system .........263
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................182
Relays ........................................282
Remote entry system .......122–123illuminated entry ....................127
locking/unlocking
doors ................................123–124
opening the trunk ...................124
panic alarm .............................125
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................126
replacing the batteries ...........126
Reverse sensing system ...........260
Roadside assistance ..................279
Roll stability control .................246
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................161–162, 164
Safety Canopy ...........................176
Safety defects, reporting ..........313
Safety restraints ........161–162, 164
Belt-Minder...........................166
Belt-Minder,
deactivating/activating ...........169
extension assembly ................166
for adults .........................161–162
for children .............................180
warning light and chime ........166
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................188
Safety seats for children ..........184
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................364
Satellite Radio Information ........55
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............378
Seats ..........................................136
child safety seats ....................184
cleaning ...................................320
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Ventilating your vehicle ...........240
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................325
Water, Driving through .............278
Windows
power .........................................87rear wiper/washer
.....................81
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
..........................................80
checking and adding fluid
.....325
liftgate reservoir
.....................325
replacing wiper blades
...........326
Wrecker towing
.........................304
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