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Additional Maintenance Items1
Every 20,000 miles
(32,000 km)Replace cabin air filter (if equipped).
Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if
equipped).
Replace engine air filter.
At 100,000 miles
(160,000 km)Change engine coolant.
2
Every 100,000 miles
(160,000 km)Replace spark plugs.
Inspect accessory drive belt(s).3
Every 150,000 miles
(240,000 km)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 six years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km), then
every three years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km).
3Perform a follow-up inspection at 120,000 miles (192,000 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.
Perform the services shown in the following tables 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].)
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.
Extensive Idling 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.
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Operating in Dusty or Sandy 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.
*
Perform multi-point inspection.
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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Police Interceptor Equipped with an Engine Idle Hour Meter
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace cabin air filter (if equipped).
Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km)Inspect the brake system.
Lubricate control arm and steering ball joints if
equipped with grease fittings.
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and
measure tread depth.
Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or
6 months or as
indicated by
time/mileage
calculation (see
description below)Change engine oil and filter.
*
Perform multi-point inspection.
Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km)Replace spark plugs.
*Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter
change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter.
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911 Assist™ .............................. 442
A
ABS (see Brakes) ..................... 201
Accessing and using your USB
port ............................................ 422
Accessing your calendar .......... 442
Accessory delay ........................ 101
Active Park Assist ..................... 207
Adaptive Cruise Control ........... 217
Adding (pairing) a phone ........ 430
Airbag supplemental restraint
system .......................................... 51
and child safety seats .............. 52
description ................................ 51
disposal ...................................... 60
driver airbag .............................. 51
passenger airbag ....................... 51
side airbag ........................... 51, 56
Air cleaner filter ....... 308–309, 363
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road ......................... 194
Ambient mood/lighting ............. 448
AM/FM ....................................... 407
Anti-lock brake system (see
Brakes) ...................................... 201
Anti-theft system .................. 82, 84
arming the system .............. 82, 84
disarming a triggered system .. 84
Audio system
Single CD ................................ 132
Audio system (see Radio) ....... 132
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive ................................. 189
fluid, adding .................... 299–300fluid, checking ................ 299–300
fluid, refill capacities .............. 359
fluid, specification .................. 359
Selectshift (SST) .................... 191
Auxiliary Input Jack ................. 418
Auxiliary powerpoint ................ 168
A/V inputs .......................... 135, 427
B
Battery ....................................... 305
acid, treating emergencies ..... 305
jumping a disabled battery .... 265
maintenance-free .................... 305
replacement, specifications ... 363
servicing .................................. 305
Blind Spot Information
System ....................................... 231
Booster seats ............................... 22
Brakes ........................................ 200
anti-lock ................................... 201
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ........................... 201
brake warning light ................ 201
fluid, checking and adding .... 304
fluid, refill capacities .............. 359
fluid, specifications ................. 359
lubricant specifications .......... 359
parking .................................... 201
shift interlock .......................... 193
trailer ....................................... 254
C
Capacities for refilling fluids .... 359
Cargo area shade ...................... 243
Cargo net ................................... 242
CD .............................................. 132
CD player .......................... 130, 421
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CD voice commands ................. 421
Cell phone use ............................ 16
Changing a tire ......................... 348
Child safety restraints .......... 29–30
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps .... 30
automatic locking mode
(retractor) ................................. 39
LATCH ....................................... 29
Child safety seats - booster
seats ............................................. 22
Cleaning the touchscreen ........ 395
Cleaning your vehicle ............... 316
engine compartment .............. 318
instrument panel .................... 320
interior ..................................... 319
plastic parts ............................ 317
washing .................................... 316
waxing ..................................... 318
wheels ...................................... 321
wiper blades ............................ 319
Climate voice commands ......... 457
Clock .................................. 132, 446
Collision Warning System ......... 236
Console ...................................... 171
overhead .................................. 173
rear .......................................... 171
Coolant
checking and adding .............. 294
refill capacities ........................ 359
specifications .......................... 359
Cooler ........................................ 172
Cross Traffic Alert .................... 231
Cruise control ........................... 216
Customer Assistance ................ 263
Ford Extended Service
Plan .................................. 368, 371Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada ..................... 273
Getting roadside assistance ... 263
Getting the service you need.. 268
Ordering additional owner’s
literature ................................. 275
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ................................... 273
Customizing your home screen.. 394
D
Defrost ....................................... 136
rear window ............................ 140
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid .................................. 299–300
engine oil ................................. 293
Display settings ......................... 447
Drivebelt .................................... 358
Driver alert ................................ 225
Driving under special
conditions .................. 193, 195, 197
sand ......................................... 196
snow and ice ........................... 198
through water ................. 197, 260
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ......................... 136
E
Electronic message center ....... 114
Electronic stability control ...... 204
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting .......................... 265
running out of fuel ................. 181
Emergency brake (see Parking
brake) ........................................ 201
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T
Temperature control (see
Climate control) ................ 136, 455
Text messaging ......................... 432
Third-row power fold seat ....... 161
Tilt steering wheel ...................... 85
Tires ................................... 327, 348
alignment ................................ 341
care .......................................... 327
changing .......................... 348, 350
checking the pressure ............ 337
inflating ................................... 335
label ......................................... 334
replacing .................................. 339
rotating .................................... 342
safety practices ....................... 341
sidewall information ............... 329
snow tires and chains ............ 343
spare tire ................................. 348
terminology ............................. 328
tire grades ............................... 328
treadwear ........................ 327, 337
Touchscreen features
(climate) .................................... 455
Towing ....................... 251, 256–257
recreational towing ................. 257
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated .............. 254
trailer towing .......................... 251
wrecker .................................... 256
Traction control ........................ 202
Traffic preferences ................... 462
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................ 254
Trailer sway control .................. 251Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities .............. 359
lubricant specifications .......... 359
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) .... 193
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) ..................... 299–300
Turn signal .................................. 97
U
USB port ............................ 135, 422
V
Vehicle health report ................ 445
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) .......................................... 363
Vehicle loading .......................... 244
Ventilating your vehicle ........... 177
Voice recognition ...................... 399
W
Warning lights (see Lights) ..... 108
Washer fluid .............................. 304
Water, Driving through ............. 260
Wi-Fi .......................................... 452
Windows
power ....................................... 100
rear wiper/washer ..................... 91
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers .......................................... 90
checking and adding fluid ..... 304
replacing wiper blades ... 307–308
Wrecker towing ......................... 256
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