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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 make sure 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
Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™
Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ that
determines when the engine oil should be changed based on how your
vehicles is used. By using several important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning your vehicle and reduce
environmental waste at the same time. 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 or OIL CHANGE REQUIRED in the message center. The following
table is intended to provide examples of vehicle use and its impact on
engine oil change intervals; it is provided as a guideline only. Actual
engine oil change intervals will depend on several factors and will
generally decrease with severity of use.
When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
Miles (km) Vehicle use and examples
7500-10000
(12000-16000)Normal
– Normal commuting with highway driving
– No, or moderate, load/towing
– Flat to moderately hilly roads
– No extended idling
5000-7499
(8000-11999)Severe
– Moderate to heavy load/towing
– Mountainous or off-road conditions
– Extended idling
– Extended hot or cold operation
3000-4999
(4000-7999)Extreme
– Maximum load/towing
– Extreme hot or cold operation
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Normal Scheduled Maintenance1
At every oil change
interval as indicated by
the message centerChange engine oil and filter.2
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.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect rear axle and U-joints. Lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings (AWD vehicles).
Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped).
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.
1Do not exceed one year or 10,000 miles (16,000 km) between service
intervals.
2Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter
change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter.
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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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ENGINE IDLE HOUR METER (IF EQUIPPED):
Your vehicle may be equipped with an idle meter to indicate how much
time the vehicle is idling in P (Park) or N (Neutral). The meter is
incorporated with the vehicle odometer. Depressing the odometer-reset
button once will display the trip odometer (miles [km] followed by a “T”
for trip odometer); depressing the odometer-reset button a second time
will display the idle meter (hours followed by an “H” for hours). The idle
meter only accumulates time when the vehicle is in P (Park) or N
(Neutral). Displayed time is cumulative for the vehicle.It cannot be
reset to zero.Police/Fleet vehicles often experience long periods of
idling, during which engine oil will continue to break down but distance
is not accumulated on the odometer.
To assist fleet managers in maintaining proper oil change intervals, the
idle meter will help determine when an oil change is required. For every
hour that the vehicle idles, it has accumulated the equivalent of
approximately 33 miles (53 km) of driving. Using the combination of the
vehicle odometer and idle meter allows the fleet manager to better
determine when the oil needs to be changed
Engine idle hour meter calculation:
Idle hours x 33 = miles (km) equivalency
Miles (km) driven + miles (km) equivalency = oil change interval
Example:When the odometer has accumulated 3,000 miles (4,800 km)
and the idle meter shows 61 hours, a 5,000 mile (8,000 km) oil change
interval will have been reached: 3,000 road miles (4,800 road km) + (61
idle hours x 33 miles [53 km]/idle hour) = 5,013 miles (8,067 km).
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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 3,000 miles (4,800 km) 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 (refer toTechnical specificationsin theCapacities and
Specificationschapter for details).
Police/Taxi/Livery vehicle axle maintenance:Change rear axle fluid
every 100,000 miles (160,000 km). 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 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
If the available API “SM” or “SN” oils are not available, then the oil
change service interval is 3,000 mile (4,800 km).
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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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