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VEHICLE STORAGE
If you plan on storing your vehicle for an extended period of time
(30 days or more), refer to the following maintenance recommendations
to ensure your vehicle stays in good operating condition.
All motor vehicles and their components were engineered and tested for
reliable, regular driving. Long term storage under various conditions may
lead to component degradation or failure unless specific precautions are
taken to preserve the components.
General
•Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated place.
•Protect from sunlight, if possible.
•If vehicles are stored outside, they require regular maintenance to
protect against rust and damage.
Body
•Wash vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing and underside of front fenders.
See theCleaningchapter for more information.
•Periodically wash vehicles stored in exposed locations.
•Touch-up raw or primed metal to prevent rust.
•Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a thick coat of auto wax
to prevent discoloration. Re-wax as necessary when the vehicle is
washed. See theCleaningchapter for more information.
•Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid hinges, and latches with a light
grade oil. See theCleaningchapter for more information.
•Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
•Keep all rubber parts free from oil and solvents.
Engine
•The engine oil and filter should be changed prior to storage, as used
engine oil contain contaminates that may cause engine damage.
•Start the engine every 15 days. Run at fast idle until it reaches normal
operating temperature.
•With your foot on the brake, shift through all the gears while the
engine is running.
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FORD CUSTOM ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
A wide selection of Ford Custom Accessories are available for your
vehicle through your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These quality
accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive
needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and
aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. In addition, each accessory is
made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford’s rigorous
engineering and safety specifications. Ford Motor Company will repair or
replace any properly dealer-installed Ford Custom Accessories found to
be defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship during the
warranty period, as well as any component damaged by the defective
accessories. The accessories will be warranted for whichever provides
you the greatest benefit:
•12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) (whichever occurs first), or
•the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty.
Contact your dealer for details and a copy of the warranty.
The following is a list of several Ford Custom Accessories. Not all
accessories are available for all models. For a complete listing of the
accessories that are available for your vehicle, please contact your dealer
or visit our online store at:www.fordaccessories.com(U.S. only).
Exterior style
•Bug shields•Splash guards
•Deflectors•Rear spoiler
Interior style
•Ambient lighting kit•Floor mats
•Rear seat entertainment*
Lifestyle
•Ash cup / smoker’s package•Roof racks and carriers*
•Cross bars•Cargo net
•Navigation*•SUV camping net*
•Cargo organization and management
Peace of mind
•Keyless entry keypad•Protective seat covers*
•Wheel locks•Back up alarm*
•Bumper and hitch mounted parking sensors*
Accessories
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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
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.
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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 oilAs indicated by the message center (can be
up to one year or 10,000 miles [16,000 km])
Engine coolant and
motor/electronics
coolant, initial change6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
(whichever comes first)
Engine coolant and
motor/electronics
coolant, after initial
changeEvery 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 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
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.
Hot climate oil change intervals:If operating conditions are normal
and you drive your vehicle under typical, everyday conditionsandyou
are using an API performance category oil of SL or later (for example
SM, etc.) then you can follow the 7,500 mile (12,000 km) normal service
oil change intervals schedule. Vehicles operating in the Middle East,
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or locations with similar climates must
follow the oil change interval of 3,000 mile (4,800 km) if the owner is
using oils defined by the American Petroleum Institute (API)
performance category of API SK or earlier (for example SJ, etc).
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A
Accessory delay ..........................79
Active Park Assist .....................233
AdvanceTrac ..............................219
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................143, 152, 155
and child safety seats ............145
description ..............143, 152, 155
disposal ....................................158
driver airbag ............145, 153, 156
indicator light .........151, 154, 158
operation .................145, 153, 156
passenger airbag .....145, 153, 156
side airbag ...............................152
Air cleaner filter ...............320, 323
Air conditioning
automatic temperature
control system ..........................54
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................239
Ambient mood/lighting ...............65
Ambulance packages ..................14
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................216–217
Anti-theft system ......................113
Audio system (see Radio) .........36
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................319
fluid, checking ........................319
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................227
fluid, refill capacities ..............324
fluid, specification ..................324
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....45
Auxiliary power point .................76Axle
lubricant specifications ..........324
refill capacities ........................324
B
Battery .......................................299
acid, treating emergencies .....299
jumping a disabled battery ....270
maintenance-free ....................299
replacement, specifications ...323
servicing ..................................299
Belt-Minder.............................139
Blind spot mirror ......................238
Booster seats .............................173
Brakes ........................................216
anti-lock ...........................216–217
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................217
fluid, checking and adding ....319
fluid, refill capacities ..............324
fluid, specifications .................324
lubricant specifications ..........324
parking ....................................218
shift interlock ..........................226
Bulbs ............................................65
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....324
Car2UHome Automation
System .........................................86
Cargo area shade ........................94
CD ................................................36
Cell phone use ............................16
Changing a tire .........................258
Child safety seats ......................163
attaching with tether straps ..170
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specifications ..........................324
Event data recording ..................14
Exhaust fumes ..........................214
F
Fleet MyKey programming ........98
Floor mats .............................92–93
Fluid capacities .........................324
Fog lamps ....................................60
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................239
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................225
Fuel ............................................307
calculating fuel
economy ............................29, 313
cap ...........................................309
capacity ...................................324
choosing the right fuel ...........310
detergent in fuel .....................311
filler funnel .............................312
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................307, 309, 314
filter, specifications ........307, 323
fuel pump/high voltage
shut-off switches ....................248
improving fuel economy ........313
octane rating ...................311, 327
quality ......................................311
running out of fuel .........269, 312
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................307
Fuses ..................................249–250
G
Garage door opener ....................86
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............309Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................313
Gauges .........................................25
H
Hazard flashers .........................247
Headlamps ...................................59
aiming ........................................62
bulb specifications ....................66
daytime running lights .............61
flash to pass ..............................60
high beam .................................60
replacing bulbs .........................67
turning on and off ....................59
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................54
Hood ..........................................292
I
Ignition ...............................211, 327
Illuminated visor mirror .............73
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................163
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................318
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................286
cluster ........................................20
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................61
J
Jack ............................................258
positioning ...............................258
storage .....................................258
Jump-starting your vehicle ......270
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K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...........................103, 105
keypad .....................................111
locking and unlocking doors ..113
programming entry code .......111
Keys .....................................97, 115
positions of the ignition .........211
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................66
daytime running light ...............61
fog lamps ...................................60
headlamps .................................59
headlamps, flash to pass ..........60
instrument panel, dimming .....61
interior lamps ...............63–64, 66
replacing bulbs .........................67
LATCH anchors .........................167
Liftgate ................................93, 109
Lights, warning and indicator ....20
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........217
Loading instructions .................205
Load limits .................................199
Locks
autolock ...........................103, 105
childproof ................................107
doors ........................................103
Lubricant specifications ...........324
Luggage rack ...............................94
Lug nuts ....................................268
Lumbar support, seats .............121M
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................324
lubricant specifications ..........324
Message center ...........................27
english/metric button ...............31
system check button ................31
warning messages .....................31
Mirrors ...................................79–80
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................79
fold away ...................................80
heated ........................................81
side view mirrors (power) .......80
Moon roof ....................................84
Motorcraftparts ..............289, 323
MyKey ..........................................98
N
Navigation system .......................53
O
Octane rating ............................311
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................296
P
Parental MyKey programming ...98
Park Assist ................................233
Parking brake ............................218
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........323
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................131
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Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................253
Power door locks ......................103
Power mirrors .............................80
Power point .................................76
Power steering ..........................225
Power Windows ...........................78
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................225
R
Radio ............................................36
Rear-view camera system .........231
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints
for children ................................161
Relays ........................................249
Remote entry system .......107–108
illuminated entry ....................111
locking/unlocking
doors ................................108–109
opening the trunk ...................109
panic alarm .............................109
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................110
replacing the batteries ...........110
Reverse sensing system ...........229
Roadside assistance ..................246
Roof rack ...............................94–95
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................133–135, 137
Safety Canopy ...................153, 155
Safety defects, reporting ..........282Safety restraints ........133–135, 137
Belt-Minder...........................139
extension assembly ................138
for adults .........................134–135
for children .............................159
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................131
warning light and chime ........138
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................167
Safety seats for children ..........163
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................328
Satellite Radio .............................40
Satellite Radio Information ........50
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............342
Seats ..........................................117
child safety seats ....................163
heated ......................................123
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................111
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................113
Servicing your vehicle ..............290
Setting the clock .........................36
Snowplowing ...............................14
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............158
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................323, 327
Special notice
ambulance conversions ............14
utility-type vehicles ..................13
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................324
Speed control ..............................81
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Starting your vehicle ........211–213
jump starting ..........................270
Steering wheel
controls ......................................83
tilting .........................................72
Stereo
CD-MP3 .....................................36
SYNC..........................................53
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................72
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....194
Tires ...........................179–181, 258
alignment ................................188
care ..........................................184
changing ..................258, 260, 263
checking the pressure ............184
inflating ...................................182
label .........................................193
replacing ..................................185
rotating ....................................188
safety practices .......................187
sidewall information ...............189
snow tires and chains ............198
spare tire .........................258, 260
terminology .............................181
tire grades ...............................180
treadwear ........................180, 184
Towing .......................................206
recreational towing .................210
trailer towing ..........................206
wrecker ....................................273Transmission .............................227
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....226
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................319
fluid, refill capacities ..............324
lubricant specifications ..........324
Turn signal ..................................63
U
Universal garage door opener ....86
USB port ......................................47
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................328
Vehicle loading ..........................199
Ventilating your vehicle ...........214
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......20
Washer fluid ..............................294
Water, Driving through .............245
Windows
power .........................................78
rear wiper/washer .....................72
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................71
checking and adding fluid .....294
liftgate reservoir .....................294
replacing wiper blades ...295–296
Wrecker towing .........................273
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