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Rinse thoroughly with a strong stream of
water when you have completed the
cleaning process.
• To remove tar and grease, use Motorcraft
Bug and Tar Remover.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30
days or more, read the following
maintenance recommendations to make sure
your vehicle stays in good operating
condition.
We engineer and test all motor vehicles and
their components for reliable, regular driving.
Under various conditions, long-term storage
may lead to degraded engine performance
or failure unless you use specific precautions
to preserve engine components. General
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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 your vehicle thoroughly to remove
dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from exterior
surfaces, rear-wheel housing and the
underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle if it is
stored in exposed locations.
• Touch-up exposed 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
you wash your vehicle.
• Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with a
light grade oil. •
Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil contains
contaminates which may cause engine
damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift through
all the gears while the engine is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the fuel
pump nozzle.
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Exclusive use of E85 (flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular unleaded fuel.
Every oil change
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
Axle and PTU Maintenance
The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) and rear axle
(AWD only) in your vehicle does not require
any normal scheduled maintenance. The PTU
lube will be more likely to require a fluid
change if the vehicle has experienced
extended periods of extreme/severe duty
cycle driving. Changing or checking the PTU
lubricant is not necessary unless the unit has
been submerged in water or shows signs of
leakage. Contact your authorized dealer for
service. California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your 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 3000 miles
(5000 kilometers).
If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is 1800
miles (3000 kilometers).
Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air Filter
Replacement
The life of the engine air filter and cabin air
filter 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.
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Coolant Change...................................................317
Engine Coolant Temperature
Management....................................................318
Fail-Safe Cooling..................................................317
Recycled Coolant................................................316
Severe Climates...................................................317
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System........................79
Engine Oil Check...........................................312 Adding Engine Oil...............................................313
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.7L EcoBoost™.......312
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.0L EcoBoost™.......312
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L............................312
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™ ....................................................368
Drivebelt Routing................................................368
Engine Specifications - 3.0L EcoBoost™....................................................369
Drivebelt Routing................................................370
Engine Specifications - 3.7L
........................371
Drivebelt Routing.................................................371
Entertainment................................................430 AM/FM Radio.......................................................432
Apps.......................................................................443
Bluetooth Stereo or USB...................................441
CD (If equipped)..................................................440
HD Radio ™ Information (If Available)..............436
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated).............432 Sources..................................................................431
Supported Media Players, Formats and
Metadata Information....................................443
USB Ports..............................................................443
Environment......................................................16
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake.............................202
Essential Towing Checks
...........................265
Before Towing a Trailer.....................................266
Hitches..................................................................265
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC)............................................266
Safety Chains......................................................265
Trailer Brakes......................................................265
Trailer Lamps.......................................................265
When Towing a Trailer......................................266
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording..............................................9
Export Unique Options...................................14
Exterior Mirrors
................................................97
360-Degree Camera............................................99
Auto-Dimming Feature........................................99
Auto-Folding Mirrors............................................98
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................100
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................98
Heated Exterior Mirrors.......................................99
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors............................99
Lincoln Welcome Mat..........................................99 Memory Mirrors.....................................................99
Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................97
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Fastening the Seatbelts................................35 Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.......................................37
Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................36
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................35
Floor Mats
......................................................270
Front Parking Aid..........................................212
Obstacle Distance Indicator.............................213
Front Passenger Sensing System...............47
Fuel and Refueling
........................................176
Fuel Consumption.........................................182
Calculating Fuel Economy................................182
Filling the Fuel Tank............................................182
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................178
Fuel Filter
........................................................324
Fuel Quality.....................................................177 Choosing the Right Fuel....................................177
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................273
Fuses...............................................................287
Fuse Specification Chart............................287 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........297
Power Distribution Box.....................................287
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