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Additional maintenance items
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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•••••
Change engine coolant
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Replace spark plugs•
Inspect accessory drive belt(s)••
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter•
Change manual transmission fluid•
Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced within the last
100,000 miles (160,000 km)•
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.2Initial 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 the
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredInspect and lubricate U-joints
See axle maintenance items underExceptions
Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid (except
Focus)
Every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km)Change manual transmission fluid
Perform the services in the preceding table when specified or within
3,000 miles (4,800 km) of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
appearing in the message center.
Example #1:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at
28,751 miles (46,270 km); perform the 30,000 mile (48,000 km)
automatic transmission fluid replacement.
Example #2:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message hasnotcome on
but the odometer reads 30,000 miles (48,000 km); perform the engine air
filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ was reset at
25,000 miles [40,000 km].)
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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 the
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Replace engine air filter
Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid (except
Focus)
Every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km)Replace spark plugs
Perform the services in the preceding table when specified or within
3,000 miles (4,800 km) of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
appearing in the message center.
Example #1:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at
28,751 miles (46,270 km); perform the 30,000 mile (48,000 km)
automatic transmission fluid replacement.
Example #2:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message hasnotcome on
but the odometer reads 30,000 miles (48,000 km); perform the engine air
filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ was reset at
25,000 miles [40,000 km].)
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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
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
Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid (except
Focus)
Every 50,000 miles
(80,000 km)Change manual transmission fluid
Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ 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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Cargo net ...................................142
CD ................................................44
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................325
Child safety seats ......................221
in front seat ............................221
in rear seat ..............................221
LATCH .....................................225
recommendations ...................219
tether anchorage hardware ...228
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................231
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............349
instrument panel ....................351
interior .....................................352
plastic parts ............................350
washing ....................................347
waxing .....................................348
wheels ......................................348
wiper blades ............................350
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............88
Collision Warning System .........293
Console
overhead ..................................111
Controls
power seat ...............................172
steering column ......................131
Coolant
checking and adding ..............368
refill capacities ................371, 398
specifications ..........................398
Cooler ........................................112
Creating a playlist .......................49
Cross Traffic Alert ....................302Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................121
Customer Assistance ................315
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................408, 411
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............343
Getting roadside assistance ...315
Getting the service you
need .........................................338
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................345
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................343
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ..............................101
Defrost
rear window and rearview
mirrors .......................................88
windshield .................................88
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................388
engine oil .................................362
Doors
central unlocking ....................151
Driving restrictions .....................35
Driving under special
conditions ..........................310, 312
sand .........................................311
snow and ice ...........................313
through water .................311, 314
DVD (if equipped) ......................51
DVD region coding .....................84
DVD system .................................67
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Electronic message center .........18
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................333
running out of fuel .........332, 380
Emission control system ..........384
Engine ........................................402
cleaning ...................................349
coolant .....................................368
fail-safe cooling .......................374
idle speed control ...................366
lubrication specifications .......398
refill capacities ........................398
service points ..................357, 359
Engine block heater .................274
Engine oil ..................................362
checking and adding ..............362
dipstick ....................................362
filter, specifications ................397
refill capacities ........................398
specifications ..........................398
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................273
F
Fail safe cooling ........................374
Family entertainment system ....67
Fleet MyKey programming ......145
Floor mats .........................138–139
Fluid capacities .........................398
Fog lamps ....................................97
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................309
Freezer ......................................112
Fuel ............................................375calculating fuel
economy ............................20, 381
cap ...........................................377
capacity ...................................398
choosing the right fuel ...........378
detergent in fuel .....................380
filler funnel .............................380
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................375, 377, 382
filter, specifications ........375, 397
fuel pump shut-off ..................317
improving fuel economy ........381
octane rating ...................379, 402
quality ......................................379
running out of fuel .........332, 380
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................375
Fuses ..........................................317
G
Garage door opener ..................134
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............377
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................381
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................316
Headlamps ...................................95
aiming ......................................102
autolamp system .......................96
bulb specifications ..................106
daytime running lights ...........101
flash to pass ............................100
high beam .................................97
replacing bulbs .......................106
turning on and off ....................95
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Mirrors ...............................118–119
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................118
fold away .................................119
heated ................................88, 119
programmable memory ..........158
side view mirrors (power) .....119
signal .......................................120
Mobile media system ..................32
Moon roof ..................................132
Motorcraftparts ..............353, 397
MyKey ........................................145
N
Navigation system .......................87
O
Octane rating ............................379
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................362
Overdrive ...................................286
P
Parental MyKey
programming .............................145
Park Assist ................................296
Parking brake ............................277
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........397
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................189
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................120
Playing a DVD in the system .....45
Power adjustable foot
pedals .................................120–121Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................322
Power door locks ......................151
Power liftgate ............................139
Power mirrors ...........................119
Power point ...............................113
Power steering ..........................283
fluid, checking and adding ....387
fluid, refill capacity ................398
fluid, specifications .................398
Power Windows .........................116
Push button start system .........271
R
Radio ............................................32
Rear heated/cooled seats .........185
Rear heated seats .....................184
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................67
Rear view camera display ..........37
Rear-view camera system .........291
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................219
Refrigerator ...............................112
Relays ........................................317
Remote entry system .......155–156
illuminated entry ............160–161
locking/unlocking doors .156–157
opening the trunk ...................158
panic alarm .............................157
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................160
replacing the batteries ...........159
Reverse sensing system ...........289
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