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BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for approximately 300 mi (480 km).
During this time, your vehicle may exhibit some unique driving
characteristics. Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000 mi (1600 km).
Vary your speed frequently and change up through the gears early. Do
not labor the engine. Do not tow during the first 1000 miles (1600 km).
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
Fuel economy is affected by several things, such as how you drive, the
conditions you drive under and how you maintain your vehicle.
There are some things to keep in mind that may improve your fuel
economy:
•Accelerate and slow down in a smooth, moderate fashion.
•Drive at steady speeds without stopping.
•Anticipate stops; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
•Close the windows for high-speed driving.
•Drive at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]).
•Keep the tires properly inflated and use only the recommended size.
•Use the recommended engine oil.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.
There are also some things you may not want to do because they may
reduce your fuel economy:
•Sudden or hard accelerations.
•Rev the engine before turning it off.
•Idle for periods longer than one minute.
•Warm up your vehicle on cold mornings.
•Use the air conditioner or front defroster.
•Use the speed control in hilly terrain.
•Rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
•Drive a heavily loaded vehicle or tow a trailer.
•Carry unnecessary weight (approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for
every 400 pounds [180 kilograms] of weight carried).
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Removing Vehicle from Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of storage, do the following:
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt or grease film build-up on
window surfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for any deterioration.
•Check under the hood for any foreign material that may have collected
during storage (mice/squirrel nests).
•Check the exhaust for any foreign material that may have collected
during storage.
•Check tire pressures and set tire inflation per the Tire Label.
•Check brake pedal operation. Drive the vehicle 15 feet (4.5 meters)
back and forth to remove rust build-up.
•Check fluid levels (including coolant, oil and gas) to make sure there
are no leaks and fluids are at recommended levels.
•If the battery was removed, clean the battery cable ends and inspect.
Contact your authorized dealer if you have any concerns or issues.
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Protecting your investment
Maintenance is an investment that will pay dividends in the form of
improved reliability, durability and resale value. To maintain the proper
performance of your vehicle and its emission control systems, it is
imperative that scheduled maintenance be completed at the designated
intervals.
Your vehicle is equipped with an information display which displays a
message at the proper oil change service interval; the interval is one year
or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) under normal driving conditions.
When ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE NEXT SERVICE or OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED appears in the information display, it’s time for an oil change;
the oil change must be done within two weeks or 500 miles
(800 kilometers) of the ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE NEXT SERVICE or
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing. The oil minder system
must be reset after each oil change; see theInstrument Clusterchapter.
If your information display is prematurely reset or becomes inoperative,
you should perform the oil change interval at six months or 5000 miles
(8000 kilometers) from your last oil change.
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built with multiple, complex,
performance systems. Every manufacturer develops these systems using
different specifications and performance features. That is why it is
important to rely upon your dealership to properly diagnose and repair
your vehicle.
Ford Motor Company has recommended maintenance intervals for
various parts and component systems based upon engineering testing.
Ford Motor Company relies upon this testing to determine the most
appropriate mileage for replacement of oils and fluids to protect your
vehicle at the lowest overall cost to you and recommends against
maintenance schedules that deviate from the scheduled maintenance
information.
Ford strongly recommends the use of only genuine Ford, Motorcraft® or
Ford-authorized remanufactured replacement parts because they are
engineered for your vehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
Ford Motor Company recommended additives and chemicals are listed in
the owner manual and in the Ford Workshop Manual. Additional
chemicals or additives not approved by Ford are not recommended as
part of normal maintenance. Please consult your warranty information.
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NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG
Your vehicle is equipped with a oil minder system that indicates when
the engine oil needs to be changed under normal operating conditions.
This means you do not have to remember to change the oil on a
mileage-based schedule; the vehicle lets you know when an oil change is
due by displaying ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE NEXT SERVICE or OIL
CHANGE REQUIRED in the information display.
Normal Scheduled Maintenance*
Every 10000 miles
(16000 km) or
12 monthsChange engine oil and filter.**
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread
depth.
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if
equipped with dipstick). Consult dealer for
requirements.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake
linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect cabin air filter.
Inspect engine cooling system strength and
hoses.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect half-shaft boots.
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension
and tie-rod ends. Lubricate if equipped with
grease fittings.
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
*Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between
service intervals.
**Reset your oil minder system after each engine oil and filter change.
See theInstrument Clusterchapter.
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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
If you operate your vehicleprimarilyin any of the following conditions,
you need to perform additional maintenance as indicated. If you
occasionallyoperate your vehicle under any of these conditions, it is
not necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership service advisor or technician.
Using a Camper or Car-top Carrier
As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display and perform services listed in
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart.
*
*
Reset your oil life monitor system after each engine oil and filter
change. See theInstrument Clusterchapter.
Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances as in
Heavy Commercial Use
(i.e., Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery)
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace cabin air filter.
Replace engine air filter.
Every 300 hours of
engine operation
*Change engine oil and filter.**
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)Replace spark plugs.
*Engine hour meter installation is recommended for these conditions.
**Reset your oil life monitor system after each engine oil and filter
change. See theInstrument Clusterchapter.
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EXCEPTIONS
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.
Hot climate oil change intervals:Vehicles operating in the Middle
East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or locations with similar climates
using an American Petroleum Institute (API) Certified for Gasoline
Engines (Certification mark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normal oil
change interval is 5000 miles (8000 kilometers).
If the available API “SM” or “SN” oils are not available, then the oil
change service interval is 3000 miles (4800 kilometers).
Engine air filter & cabin air filter replacement:Engine air filter and
cabin air filter life is dependent on exposure to dusty and dirty
conditions. Vehicles operated in these conditions require frequent
inspection and replacement of the engine air filter and cabin air filter.
ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD
Initial change Six years or 100000 miles (160000 km)
(whichever comes first)
After initial change Every three years or 50000 miles (80000 km)
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CD player ..................................100
Cell phone use ............................15
Changing a tire .........................252
Child safety restraints ................27
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ....29
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................36
LATCH .......................................27
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................21
Cleaning your vehicle ...............222
engine compartment ..............224
instrument panel ....................226
interior .....................................225
plastic parts ............................223
washing ....................................222
waxing .....................................224
wheels ......................................227
wiper blades ............................225
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ..........114
Clock ............................95, 102, 104
Clutch
fluid ..........................................206
fluid reservoir .........................202
operation while driving ..........151
recommended shift speeds ....151
Console ......................................129
Coolant ......................................203
checking and adding ..............203
recovery reservoir ..................202
refill capacities ........................259
specifications ..........................259
Customer Assistance ................178
Ford Extended
Service Plan ....................266, 268
Getting roadside assistance ...178Getting the service
you need .................................183
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................189
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................187
D
Defrost .......................................114
rear window ............................117
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................205
engine oil .................................202
Doors
central unlocking ................62, 65
Driving under special
conditions ..................................150
through water .........................175
E
Electronic message center .........94
Electronic stability control ......159
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................180
running out of fuel .................138
Emission control system ..........142
End user license agreement ....332
Engine ........................................258
cleaning ...................................224
coolant .....................................203
idle speed control ...................207
lubrication specifications .......259
refill capacities ........................259
service points ..........................202
Engine block heater .................134
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