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Miles (x 1,000)* 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75
Kilometers (x 1,000)* 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Months* 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60
Change engine oil and filter• •••••••••
Rotate tires**, inspect tire wear and measure tread
depth• •••••••••
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag• •••••••••
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 engine cooling system concentration and hoses•••••
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields•••••
Inspect front axle and U-joints; lubricate if equipped
with grease fittings (4WD 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•••••
Torque rear U-bolts (Transit Connect)•••••
Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped)•••••
* Whichever comes first
**If equipped with dual rear wheels, rotate front wheels when specified, rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted
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Miles (x 1,000)* 82.5 90 97.5 105 112.5 120 127.5 135 142.5 150
Kilometers (x 1,000)* 132 144 156 168 180 192 204 216 228 240
Months* 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120
Change engine oil and filter• •••••••••
Rotate tires**, inspect tire wear and measure tread
depth• •••••••••
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag• •••••••••
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 engine cooling system concentration and hoses•••••
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields•••••
Inspect front axle and U-joints; lubricate if equipped
with grease fittings (4WD 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•••••
Torque rear U-bolts (Transit Connect)•••••
Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped)•••••
* Whichever comes first
**If equipped with dual rear wheels, rotate front wheels when specified, rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted
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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)
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Replace engine air filter
Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km)Inspect brake system
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag
Lubricate control arm and steering ball joints if
equipped with grease fittings
Rotate tires*, inspect tire wear and measure
tread depth
Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or
6 monthsInspect and lubricate U-joints
Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km),
6 months or 200
engine hoursChange engine oil and filter
Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid (except
6R80 and TorqShifttransmissions)
Replace front wheel bearing grease/grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles)
Every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km)Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles)
Replace spark plugs
*If equipped with dual rear wheels, rotate front wheels when specified,
rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted
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Off-road operation
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredInspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints;
lubricate if equipped with grease fittings
Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Replace engine air filter
Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km)Change engine oil and filter
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag
Rotate tires*, inspect tire wear and measure
tread depth
Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid (except
6R80 and TorqShifttransmissions)
Replace front wheel bearing grease/grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles)
Every 50,000 miles
(80,000 km)Change manual transmission fluid
Change rear axle fluid (E-450 and F-450/550
only)
Every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km)Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles)
*If equipped with dual rear wheels, rotate front wheels when specified,
rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted
Exclusive use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles only)
Every oil change
intervalIf ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full
with regular unleaded fuel
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recommendations ...................168
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................181
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............301
instrument panel ....................303
interior .....................................304
plastic parts ............................302
washing ....................................299
waxing .....................................300
wheels ......................................300
wiper blades ............................302
Clock ......................................33, 71
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................24
Console ........................................70
overhead ..............................69–70
Controls
power seat ...............................125
steering column ........................82
Coolant
checking and adding ..............316
refill capacities ................319, 342
specifications ..........................342
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................80
Customer Assistance ................264
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................351, 354
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............295
Getting roadside assistance ...264
Getting the service you
need .........................................291
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................297
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................295D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................56
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................336
engine oil .................................311
Driving under special
conditions ..................245, 257, 260
sand .........................................258
snow and ice ...........................261
through water .................259, 263
E
Electronic message center .........19
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................285
running out of fuel .........284, 327
Emission control system ..........332
Engine ................................345–346
cleaning ...................................301
coolant .....................................316
fail-safe cooling .......................320
idle speed control ...................314
lubrication specifications .......342
refill capacities ........................342
service points ..........................308
starting after a collision .........266
Engine block heater .................228
Engine oil ..................................311
checking and adding ..............311
dipstick ....................................311
filter, specifications ........313, 341
recommendations ...................313
refill capacities ........................342
specifications ..........................342
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................227
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Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......226
Starting your
vehicle ........................223–224, 226
jump starting ..........................285
Steering wheel
controls ......................................82
tilting .........................................67
SYNC..........................................47
T
Third-row power fold seat .......141
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Driving .....................................258
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....203
Warning Displays ................12, 25
Tires ...........................188–189, 275
alignment ................................197
care ..........................................192
changing ..........................275, 279
checking the pressure ............192
inflating ...................................190
label .........................................202
replacing ..................................194
rotating ....................................197
safety practices .......................196
sidewall information ...............198
snow tires and chains ............207
spare tire .................................275
terminology .............................189
tire grades ...............................189
treadwear ........................188, 193
Towing .......................................215
recreational towing .................222
trailer towing ..........................215
wrecker ....................................289Transmission .............................242
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....241
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................336
fluid, refill capacities ..............342
lubricant specifications ..........342
Turn signal ..................................58
U
Universal garage door opener ....84
USB port ......................................39
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................347
Vehicle loading ..........................208
Ventilating your vehicle ...........227
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................309
Water, Driving through .............263
Windows
power .........................................73
rear wiper/washer .....................66
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................65
checking and adding fluid .....309
liftgate reservoir .....................309
replacing wiper blades ...........310
Wrecker towing .........................289
Index
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