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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 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) 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 (seeTechnical specificationsin theCapacities
and Specificationschapter for details).
Police/Taxi/Livery vehicle axle maintenance:Change rear axle fluid
every 100000 miles (160000 kilometers). 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: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).
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911 Assist™ ......................401, 476
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................194
Accessing and using your USB
port ............................................453
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call .............390
Accessing your calendar ..........475
Accessing your media menu
features ......................................412
Accessing your phone menu
features ......................................392
Accessory delay ..........................97
Active call menu options .........390
Active Park Assist .....................200
Adaptive Cruise Control ...........210
Adding (pairing) a phone ........462
Advanced menu options ...399, 419
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) ..............................399
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................45
and child safety seats ..............46
description ................................45
disposal ......................................55
driver airbag ..............................45
passenger airbag .......................45
side airbag ...........................45, 51
Air cleaner filter .......296–297, 356
Air conditioning ........................130
manual heating and air
conditioning system ...............130
Air filter, cabin ..........................138All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................186
Ambient mood/lighting .............482
AM/FM .......................................441
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................283
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................194
Anti-theft system ..................77, 80
arming the system ..............77, 80
disarming a triggered system ..80
Audio system
Single CD ................366, 370, 372
Audio system
(see Radio) ................366, 370, 372
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................181
fluid, adding ....................288–289
fluid, checking ................288–289
fluid, refill capacities ..............352
fluid, specification ..................352
Selectshift (SST) ....................182
Auxiliary Input Jack .................450
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ..379
Auxiliary powerpoint ................160
A/V inputs ..........................381, 458
B
Battery .......................................294
acid, treating emergencies .....294
jumping a disabled battery ....256
maintenance-free ....................294
replacement, specifications ...356
servicing ..................................294
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................225
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Booster seats ...............................22
Brakes ........................................193
anti-lock ...................................194
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................194
brake warning light ................194
fluid, checking and adding ....293
fluid, refill capacities ..............352
fluid, specifications .................352
lubricant specifications ..........352
parking ....................................194
shift interlock ..........................183
trailer .......................................245
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....352
Cargo net ...................................235
CD ..............................366, 370, 372
CD player ..........................364, 452
CD voice commands .................453
Cell phone use ............................15
Changing a tire .........................335
Child safety restraints ..........28–29
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ....29
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................36
LATCH .......................................28
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................22
Cleaning the touchscreen ........431
Cleaning your vehicle ...............305
engine compartment ..............307
instrument panel ....................309
interior .....................................309
plastic parts ............................306
washing ....................................305waxing .....................................307
wheels ......................................311
wiper blades ............................308
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ..........130
Climate voice commands .........493
Clock ..................................366, 480
Collision Warning System .........230
Compass Display .......................114
Console ......................................161
overhead ..................................162
Coolant ......................................283
checking and adding ..............283
refill capacities ........................352
specifications ..........................352
Cross Traffic Alert ....................225
Cruise control ...........................209
Cupholder(s) .............................153
Customer Assistance ................254
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................361
Getting roadside assistance ...254
Getting the service you
need .........................................259
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................265
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................263
D
Defrost ...............130–131, 133, 135
rear window ............................138
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..................................288–289
engine oil .................................282
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Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............352
lubricant specifications ..........352
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....183
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .....................288–289
Trunk .....................................75–76
remote release ..........................69
Turn signal ..................................94
U
USB port ............................381, 453
Using privacy mode ..................390
V
Vehicle health report ........404, 478
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................357
Vehicle loading ..........................235Ventilating your vehicle ...........168
Voice commands in media
mode ..........................................410
Voice commands in phone
mode ..........................................388
Voice recognition ......................435
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .....104
Washer fluid ..............................293
Water, Driving through .............251
Windows
power .........................................96
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................87
checking and adding fluid .....293
replacing wiper blades ...........296
Wrecker towing .........................247
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