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Multi-point inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to have the
systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify
potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company
recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every
scheduled maintenance interval to help ensure your vehicle keeps
running great.
Multi-point inspection – Recommended each visit
Accessory drive belt(s) Half-shaft dust boots (if equipped)
Battery performance Horn operation
Clutch operation (if equipped) Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Engine air filter Suspension component for leaks or
damage
Exhaust system Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps and hazard
warning system operationTires for wear and proper pressure,
including spare
Fluid levels*; fill if necessary Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks Washer spray and wiper operation
*Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, manual and automatic transmission
(with an underhood dipstick), power steering (if equipped) and
window washer
Be sure to ask your dealership service advisor or technician about the
multi-point vehicle inspection. It’s a comprehensive way to perform a
thorough inspection of your vehicle. It’s your checklist that gives you
immediate feedback on the overall condition of your vehicle. You’ll know
what’s been checked, what’s okay, as well as those things that may
require future or immediate attention. The multi-point vehicle inspection
is one more way to keep your vehicle running great!
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NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG
Your vehicle is equipped with a oil minder system that indicates when
the engine oil should be changed under normal operating conditions.
This means you won’t 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 message center.
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
Every 10,000 miles
(16,000 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 (if equipped)
Inspect engine cooling system strength and hoses
(non-hybrid vehicles)
Inspect engine cooling system and
motor/electronics cooling system strength and
hoses (hybrid vehicles)
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped)
Inspect rear axle and U-joints; lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings (AWD vehicles)
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension,
tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints; lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag
Reset your oil minder system after each engine oil and filter change;
refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter
Do not exceed one year or 10,000 miles (16,000 km) between
service intervals
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Additional maintenance items
1
Miles (x 1,000) 20 30 40 60 80 90 100 120 140 150
Kilometers (x 1,000) 32 48 64 96 128 144 160 192 225 240
Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)• ••• •••
Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped)•• • • •
Replace engine air filter (except Fusion Hybrid and MKZ Hybrid)
2
•• • • •
Change engine coolant
3
•
Change motor/electronics coolant (hybrid vehicles only)
3
•
Replace spark plugs•
Inspect accessory drive belt(s)••
Change rear axle fluid (AWD vehicles)•
Change transmission fluid (Fiesta)•
Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced within the last
100,000 miles (160,000 km)•
Replace timing belt if not replaced within the last 150,000 miles
(240,000 km) or 10 years (Fiesta);failure to replace belt can cause
internal engine damage•
1Additional maintenance items can be performed within 3,000 miles (4,800 km) of the last oil change. Do not exceed
the designated distance for the interval.2Fusion Hybrid and MKZ Hybrid vehicles have an engine air filter that does not normally require replacement. Refer to
Air filterin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter for more information.3Initial replacement at 6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km), then every 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km)
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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.
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by
message center and perform services listed in
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredInspect and lubricate U-joints
See axle maintenance items underExceptions
Reset your oil life monitor system after each engine oil and filter
change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter
Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as
in heavy commercial use (i.e. delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by
message center and perform services listed in
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart (except
Fiesta)
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Replace engine air filter (except Fusion Hybrid
and MKZ Hybrid)
1
Every 300 hours of
engine operation2Change engine oil and filter (Fiesta)
Every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km)Replace spark plugs
1Fusion Hybrid and MKZ Hybrid vehicles have an engine air filter that
does not normally require replacement. Refer toAir filterin the
Maintenance and Specificationschapter for more information.
2Engine hour meter installation is recommended for these conditions
Reset your oil life monitor system after each engine oil and filter
change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter
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Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Replace engine air filter (except Fusion Hybrid
and MKZ Hybrid)*
Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km)Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth
Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or
6 monthsChange engine oil and filter
* Fusion Hybrid and MKZ Hybrid vehicles have an engine air filter that
does not normally require replacement. Refer toAir filterin the
Maintenance and Specificationschapter for more information.
Reset your oil life monitor system after each engine oil and filter
change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter
Exclusive use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles only)
Every oil change If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full
with regular unleaded fuel
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using oils defined by the American Petroleum Institute (API)
performance category of API SK or earlier (for example SJ, etc).
Edge/MKX AWD only – vehicles operating off-road in sand during high
ambient temperatures must replace the AWD PTU (All-wheel drive
Power Transfer Unit) lube every 20,000 miles (32,000 km).
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 will require frequent
inspection and replacement of the engine air filter and cabin air filter.
ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD
Initial change 6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
(whichever comes first)
After initial change Every 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km)
Engine coolant change log
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Cell phone use ............................15
Changing a tire .........................258
Child safety seats ......................179
attaching with tether straps ..185
in front seat ............................180
in rear seat ..............................180
LATCH .....................................183
recommendations ...................176
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................188
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............279
instrument panel ....................281
interior .....................................282
plastic parts ............................280
washing ....................................278
waxing .....................................279
wheels ......................................279
wiper blades ............................281
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......68, 71
Clock ............................................51
Compass, electronic ....................90
calibration .................................91
set zone adjustment .................91
Console ........................................92
overhead ....................................90
Controls
power seat ...............................137
steering column ......................100
Coolant
checking and adding ......293–295
refill capacities ................297, 314
specifications ..........................314
Cross Traffic Alert ....................241
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................98
Cupholder(s) .............................143Customer Assistance ................248
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................321, 324
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................274
Getting roadside assistance ...248
Getting the service you
need .........................................270
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................276
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................274
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................79
Defrost
windshield .................................71
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................310
engine oil .................................289
Driving under special
conditions ..................................235
through water .........................247
E
Electronic message center .........36
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................265
running out of fuel .........264, 303
Emission control system ..........307
Engine ........................................316
cleaning ...................................279
idle speed control ...................291
lubrication specifications .......314
refill capacities ........................314
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service points ..................287–288
Engine block heater .................223
Engine oil ..................................289
checking and adding ..............289
dipstick ....................................289
filter, specifications ........290, 313
recommendations ...................290
refill capacities ........................314
specifications ..........................314
Event data recording ..................13
Exhaust fumes ..........................223
F
Fleet MyKey programming ......113
Floor mats .........................110–111
Fluid capacities .........................314
Fog lamps ....................................78
Fuel ............................................299
calculating fuel
economy ............................38, 305
cap ...........................................301
capacity ...................................314
choosing the right fuel ...........302
detergent in fuel .....................303
filler funnel .............................303
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................299, 301, 305
filter, specifications ........298, 313
fuel pump shut-off ..................250
improving fuel economy ........305
octane rating ...................302, 316
quality ......................................302
running out of fuel .........264, 303
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................299
Fuses ..................................250–251
G
Garage door opener ..................103Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............301
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................305
Gauges .........................................25
H
Hazard flashers .........................249
Headlamps ...................................77
aiming ........................................80
autolamp system .......................77
bulb specifications ....................83
daytime running lights .............79
flash to pass ..............................79
high beam .................................78
replacing bulbs .........................84
turning on and off ....................77
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................68, 71
Hood ..........................................286
I
Ignition ...............................220, 316
Illuminated visor mirror .............89
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................179
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................309
Instrument panel ........................93
cleaning ...................................281
cluster ........................................18
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................79
J
Jack ............................................258
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positioning ...............................258
storage .....................................258
Jump-starting your vehicle ......265
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................118
keypad .....................................127
locking and unlocking doors ..128
programming entry code .......127
Keys ...................................112, 130
positions of the ignition .........220
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................77
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................83
daytime running light ...............79
fog lamps ...................................78
headlamps .................................77
headlamps, flash to pass ..........79
instrument panel, dimming .....79
interior lamps .....................81, 84
replacing bulbs .........................84
LATCH anchors .........................183
Lights, warning and indicator ....18
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........225
Load limits .................................212
Locks
autolock ...................................118
childproof ................................121
doors ........................................117
Lubricant specifications ...........314
Lug nuts ....................................264
Lumbar support, seats .............139
M
Message center ...........................36system check button ................45
warning messages .....................46
Mirrors ...................................97–98
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................97
heated ........................................98
side view mirrors (power) .......98
Moon roof ..................................101
Motorcraftparts ..............284, 313
MyKey ........................................113
N
Navigation system .......................67
O
Octane rating ............................302
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................289
P
Parental MyKey
programming .............................113
Parking brake ............................227
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........313
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................145
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................254
Power door locks ......................117
Power mirrors .............................98
Power point .................................93
Power steering ..................231–232
Power Windows ...........................95
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