maintenance schedule FORD E SERIES 2023 Owner's Manual

Brake Fluid Maintenance1
Change the brake fluid.2Every 3 Years
1 Perform this maintenance item every 3 years. Do not exceed the designated time forthe interval.2 Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer.
Other Maintenance Items
Replace the engine air filter.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)Torque the rear axle U-bolts to specification.
Replace the front wheel bearing grease and grease seal, ifyou use non-sealed bearings.Every 60,000 mi(96,000 km)
Replace the spark plugs.Every 97,500 mi(157,000 km)Replace the rear axle fluid. See Special Operating Condi-tions Scheduled Maintenance (page 252).
Inspect the accessory drive belts.1Every 105,000 mi(168,000 km)
Change the automatic transmission fluid.
Every 150,000 mi(240,000 km)
Change the automatic transmission filter.
Replace the accessory drive belts if not replaced within thelast 100,000 mi (160,000 km).
Replace the front wheel bearings and seals, if you use non-sealed bearings.
Change the engine coolant.2Every 200,000 mi(320,000 km)
1 If not replaced, inspect every 15,000 mi (24,000 km).2 Initial replacement at ten years or 200,000 mi (320,000 km), then every five years or100,000 mi (160,000 km).
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SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in anyof the following conditions, you need to
perform 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
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by theinformation display and perform services listed in theNormal Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect the U-joints.Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Replace the rear axle fluid. See axle maintenance itemsunder Exceptions.Every 22,500 mi(36,000 km)
Replace the spark plugs.Every 60,000 mi(96,000 km)
Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use(Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery)
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by theinformation display and perform services listed in theNormal Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace the engine air filter.Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Replace the rear axle fluid. See axle maintenance itemsunder Exceptions.Every 22,500 mi(36,000 km)
Replace the spark plugs.Every 60,000 mi(96,000 km)
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Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions (Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads)
Replace engine air filter.Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormalnoise, wear, looseness or drag.Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate the tires1, inspect tires for wear and measure thetread depth.
Change the engine oil and filter.2Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)or six monthsPerform a multi-point inspection.
1Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheelsonly if unusual wear is noted.2Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change. See OilChange Indicator Reset (page 165).
Exclusive Use of E85 - Flex Fuel Vehicles Only
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank with regularunleaded fuel.Every oil change
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the NormalSchedule:
Axle(s) and transfer case, four-wheel drivevehicles, fluid changes or level checks arenot required unless a leak is suspected orthe assembly has been submerged inwater. Contact an authorized dealer forservice.
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 haveall recommended maintenance servicesperformed at the specified intervals andto record all vehicle service.
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 5,000 mi (8,000 km).
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If the available API SM or SN oils are notavailable, then the oil change interval is3,000 mi (4,800 km).
Engine air filter replacement: The life ofthe engine air filter is dependent onexposure to dusty and dirty conditions.Vehicles operated in these conditionsrequire frequent inspection andreplacement of the engine air filter.
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Hazard Flashers.............................................142Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps......................176Headlamp RemovalSee: Removing a Headlamp...........................178HeadrestSee: Head Restraints...........................................77Head Restraints...............................................77HeatingSee: Climate Control...........................................74Hill Start Assist..............................................102Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate............................................................75Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes.............................................................101Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........162Horn....................................................................50Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid Capacityand Specification......................................234
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Ignition Switch.................................................82In California (U.S. Only)..............................147Information Display Control......................50Information Displays.....................................65General Information............................................65Information Messages.................................69Installing Child Restraints...........................22Instrument Cluster........................................59Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................53Instrument Panel............................................18Interior Mirror...................................................58Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................143
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Keys and Remote Controls.........................42
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Lane Keeping System..................................116Lighting Control..............................................52
Lighting...............................................................52General Information............................................52Load Carrying.................................................124Load Limit........................................................124Locking and Unlocking.................................45Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................215
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Maintenance..................................................162General Information..........................................162Manual Climate Control...............................74Manual Seats...................................................78Message CenterSee: Information Displays.................................65MirrorsSee: Windows and Mirrors................................57Mobile Communications Equipment.......12Mobile Device Data........................................16Motorcraft Parts...........................................224
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Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........250
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Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................165Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check.......................................164Opening and Closing the Hood...............162Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature......................................................150Overriding Automatic High BeamControl............................................................56
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Parking Aids...................................................106Parking Brake..................................................101Passive Anti-Theft System........................48PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................48Perchlorate..........................................................9Playing Media From a USB Device.......240Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking.............................45
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Power Seats.....................................................79Power Steering Fluid Check......................174Power Windows..............................................57Pre-Collision Assist......................................120Protecting the Environment........................17PunctureSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................215
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Radio Frequency CertificationLabels............................................................255Cruise Control Module.....................................255Rear Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification...............................................232Rear Passenger Climate Controls............76Rear View Camera.......................................106Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera...................................106Recommended Towing Weights............130Reduced Engine Performance.................138Refueling...........................................................89Remote Control..............................................42Removing a Headlamp...............................178Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............186Replacement PartsRecommendation........................................10Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................44Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)................................................................151Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)..............................................................150Resuming the Set Speed..........................108Roadside Assistance....................................141Roadside Emergencies................................141Running-InSee: Breaking-In..................................................139Running Out of Fuel......................................88
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Safety Precautions........................................86Scheduled Maintenance...........................247Seatbelt Extensions......................................34Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................33Seatbelts...........................................................30Principle of Operation........................................30
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime...............................................................33Seats....................................................................77Security..............................................................48Service Data......................................................14Settings Data....................................................15Setting the Cruise Control Speed...........107Sitting in the Correct Position....................77Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains.................................208Spare WheelSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................215Special Notices................................................10Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................252Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control.............................................107Stability Control............................................104Principle of Operation......................................104Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch.............................................82Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................82Starting and Stopping the Engine...........82General Information............................................82Steering.............................................................119Steering Wheel...............................................49Streaming Bluetooth Audio....................240Sun Visors.........................................................58Supplementary Restraints System.........35Principle of Operation.........................................35Switching Automatic High Beam ControlOn and Off.....................................................55Switching Cruise Control On andOff....................................................................107Symbols Glossary.............................................7
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications............224The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).......................148Tire Care..........................................................190Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........209TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................189Towing a Trailer.............................................129
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