air filter FORD FOCUS 2018 User Guide

CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR
FILTER
WARNING
To reduce the risk of vehicle damageand personal burn injuries, do notstart your engine with the air cleanerremoved and do not remove it while theengine is running.
When changing the air filter element, useonly the air filter element listed in theMotorcraft Parts table. See MotorcraftParts (page 271).
When servicing the air cleaner on vehicleswith a turbocharger, it is important that noforeign material enter the air inductionsystem. The engine and turbocharger aresusceptible to damage from even smallparticles.
Change the air filter element at the properinterval. See Scheduled Maintenance(page 409).
Note: Failure to use the correct air filterelement may result in severe enginedamage. The customer warranty may bevoid for any damage to the engine if thecorrect air filter element is not used.
1.Loosen the four fasteners and removethe air cleaner assembly lid.
2.Remove the air filter element from theair filter housing.
3.Wipe any dirt or debris from the aircleaner assembly to make sure no dirtgets in the engine and to make sure youhave a good seal.
4.Install the new air filter element. Slidethe open end of the air filter elementin first, below the tab. Then push theclosed end of the air filter into thebottom of the tray. The closed endshould fit inside the groove in the tray.The tab of the closed end of the airfilter should be oriented down and fitbetween the forks on the tray as shownat the arrow above.
Note:Make sure you align the tab in the airfilter element with the fork in the air cleanerassembly tray.
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•Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,spark plug wire or spark plug well, orthe area in and around these locations.
•Cover the battery, power distributionbox, and air filter assembly to preventwater damage when cleaning theengine.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmentalfallout can result in windshield and wiperblade contamination. Dirty windshield andwipers will result in poor windshield wiperoperation. Keep the windshield and wiperblades clean to maintain windshield wiperperformance.
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
•Clean the windshield with anon-abrasive glass cleaner. Whencleaning the interior of the windshield,avoid getting any glass cleaner on theinstrument panel or door panels. Wipeany glass cleaner off these surfacesimmediately.
•For windshields contaminated withtree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, cleanthe entire windshield using steel wool(no greater than 0000 grade) in acircular motion and rinse with water.
•Clean the wiper blades with isopropylrubbing alcohol or windshield washerconcentrate.
Note: Do not use razor blades or othersharp objects to clean or remove decalsfrom the inside of the heated rear window.The vehicle warranty does not coverdamage caused to the heated rear windowgrid lines.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
WARNINGS
Do not use cleaning solvents, bleachor dye on the vehicle's seatbelts, asthese actions may weaken the beltwebbing.
On vehicles equipped withseat-mounted airbags, do not usechemical solvents or strongdetergents. Such products couldcontaminate the side airbag system andaffect performance of the side airbag in acrash.
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats and seatsequipped with side airbags:
•Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
•Remove light stains and soil withMotorcraft Professional StrengthCarpet & Upholstery Cleaner.
•If grease or tar is present on thematerial, spot-clean the area first withMotorcraft Spot and Stain Remover. InCanada, use Motorcraft Multi-PurposeCleaner.
•If a ring forms on the fabric after spotcleaning, clean the entire areaimmediately (but do not oversaturate)or the ring will set.
•Do not use household cleaningproducts or glass cleaners, which canstain and discolor the fabric and affectthe flame retardant abilities of the seatmaterials.
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Body
•Wash your vehicle thoroughly toremove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud fromexterior surfaces, rear-wheel housingand the underside of front fenders.
•Periodically wash your vehicle if it isstored in exposed locations.
•Touch-up exposed or primed metal toprevent rust.
•Cover chrome and stainless steel partswith a thick coat of auto wax to preventdiscoloration. Re-wax as necessarywhen you wash your vehicle.
•Lubricate all hood, door and luggagecompartment hinges and latches witha light grade oil.
•Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
•Keep all rubber parts free from oil andsolvents.
Engine
•Change the engine oil and filter prior tostorage because used engine oilcontains contaminates which maycause engine damage.
•Start the engine every 15 days for aminimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idlewith the climate controls set to defrostuntil the engine reaches normaloperating temperature.
•With your foot on the brake, shiftthrough all the gears while the engineis running.
•We recommend that you change theengine oil before you use your vehicleagain.
Fuel system
•Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fueluntil the first automatic shutoff of thefuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•When removing your vehicle fromstorage, check coolant fluid level.Confirm that there are no coolingsystem leaks and that fluid is at therecommended level.
Battery
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keepconnections clean.
•If storing your vehicle for more than 30days without recharging the battery,we recommend that you disconnectthe battery cables to maintain batterycharge for quick starting.
Note:It is necessary to reset memoryfeatures if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
•Make sure the brakes and parking brakerelease fully.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, leversand pins under your vehicle are coveredwith grease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)every 15 days to lubricate working partsand prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out ofstorage, do the following:
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirtor grease film build-up on windowsurfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for anydeterioration.
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MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 1.0L ECOBOOST™
Part NumberComponent
FA-1908Air filter element
FL-910-SOil filter
BAGM-48H6-760Battery
SP-538ASpark plugs
FP-70Cabin air filter
WW-2802 (driver side)Windshield wiper bladeWW-2803 (passenger side)
WW-1295Rear window wiper blade
We recommend Motorcraft replacement parts available at your Ford dealer or atfordparts.com for scheduled maintenance. These parts meet or exceed Ford MotorCompany’s specifications and are engineered for your vehicle. Use of other parts mayimpact vehicle performance, emissions and durability. Your warranty may be void for anydamage related to use of other parts.
If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performancespecification SAE/USCAR-36.
For spark plug replacement, contact an authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs at theappropriate intervals. See Scheduled Maintenance (page 409).
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MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 2.0L
Part NumberComponent
FA-1908Air filter element
FL-910-SOil filter
BXT-96R-500Battery - vehicles with manualtransmissions
BXT-96R-590Battery - vehicles with automatictransmissions
SP-535Spark plugs
FP-70Cabin air filter
WW-2802 (driver side)Windshield wiper bladeWW-2803 (passenger side)
WW-1295Rear window wiper blade
We recommend Motorcraft replacement parts available at your Ford dealer or atfordparts.com for scheduled maintenance. These parts meet or exceed Ford MotorCompany’s specifications and are engineered for your vehicle. Use of other parts mayimpact vehicle performance, emissions and durability. Your warranty may be void for anydamage related to use of other parts.
If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performancespecification SAE/USCAR-36.
For spark plug replacement, contact an authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs at theappropriate intervals. See Scheduled Maintenance (page 409).
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CAPACITIES AND
SPECIFICATIONS - 1.0L
ECOBOOST™
WARNING
The air conditioning refrigerantsystem contains refrigerant underhigh pressure. Only qualifiedpersonnel should service the airconditioning refrigerant system. Openingthe air conditioning refrigerant system cancause personal injury.
Capacities
QuantityItem
1.2 gal (4.6 L)Engine oil fill capacity including the oil filter.
1.2 gal (4.4 L)Engine oil fill capacity excluding the oil filter.
2.2 gal (8.5 L)Engine coolant fill capacity.
0.4 gal (1.67 L)Manual transmission fluid fill capacity.
2.3 gal (8.6 L)Automatic transmission fluid fill capacity.
12.4 gal (47 L)Fuel tank fill capacity.
0.7 gal (2.5 L)Washer system fill capacity.
20.8 oz (0.59 kg)Air conditioning refrigerant fill capacity.
7.0 fl oz (207 ml)Air conditioning refrigerant compressor oil fill capacity.
Adding Engine Oil
Quantity
0.7 qt (0.7 L)
The quantity of engine oil required to raisethe indicated level on the dipstick fromminimum to maximum.
Specifications
We recommend that you use Motorcraftoil and fluids for your vehicle. Only usefluid that meets Ford specifications.
Using other fluids could result in damagenot covered by the vehicle Warranty.
MaterialsSpecificationName
WSS-M2C945-AMotorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (U.S.)Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil / Huile moteurde très haute qualité SAE 5W-20 Motorcraft® (Canada)XO-5W20-QSP (U.S.)CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada)
WSS-M2C945-AMotorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil (U.S.)
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CAPACITIES AND
SPECIFICATIONS - 2.0L
WARNING
The air conditioning refrigerantsystem contains refrigerant underhigh pressure. Only qualifiedpersonnel should service the airconditioning refrigerant system. Openingthe air conditioning refrigerant system cancause personal injury.
Capacities
QuantityItem
1.1 gal (4.3 L)Engine oil fill capacity including the oil filter.
1.0 gal (3.9 L)Engine oil fill capacity excluding the oil filter.
2.2 gal (8.5 L)Engine coolant fill capacity.
0.4 gal (1.67 L)Manual transmission fluid fill capacity.
0.4 gal (1.7 L)Automatic transmission fluid fill capacity.
12.4 gal (47 L)Fuel tank fill capacity.
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Ford Protect extended service plan alsooffers a Premium Maintenance Plan thatcovers all scheduled maintenance, andselected wear items. The coverage isprepaid, so you never have to worry aboutthe cost of your vehicle’s maintenance.
Covered maintenance includes:
•Windshield wiper blades.
•Spark plugs.
•The clutch disc (if equipped).
•Brake pads and linings.
•Shock absorbers.
•Struts.
•Engine Belts.
•Engine coolant hoses, clamps ando-rings.
•Diesel exhaust fluid replenishment (ifequipped).
•Cabin air filter replacement every20,000 mi (32,000 km) (electricvehicles only).
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•Rental reimbursement.
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Check Every Month
Windshield washer fluid level.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary (or if indicated by the information display).
Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris.
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 and 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 and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,it is important to have the systems on yourvehicle checked regularly. This can helpidentify potential issues and prevent majorproblems. We recommend having thefollowing multi-point inspection performedat every scheduled maintenance intervalto help make sure your vehicle keepsrunning great.
Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operationAccessory drive belt(s)
Horn operationBattery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghosesEngine air filter
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Other maintenance items1
Replace cabin air filter.Every 20000 miles (32000km)
Replace engine air filter.Every 30000 miles (48000km)
Change engine coolant.2At 100000 miles (160000km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 100000 miles(160000 km)Inspect accessory drive belt(s).3
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 150000 miles(240000 km)
Change manual transmission fluid.
Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced within thelast 100000 miles (160000 km).
Replace timing and oil pump belt (1.0L engine).
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the lastengine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.2 Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers), then every threeyears or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in anyof the following conditions, you need toperform 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.
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