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Convenience Many dealerships have extended evening and Saturday hours to make your service visit more convenient. How’s that for quality service? Factory-trained technicians Service technicians participate in extensive factory-sponsored certification training to help them become experts on the operation of your vehicle. Ask your dealership about the training and certification their technicians have received. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft姞 replacement parts Dealerships stock Ford and Motorcraft威 branded replacement parts. These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor Company’s specifications, and we stand behind them. Parts installed at your dealership carry a nationwide, 12 month/12,000 mile (20,000 km) parts and labor limited warranty. Your dealer can give you details. Value shopping for your vehicle’s maintenance needs Your dealership recognizes the competitive landscape of maintenance and light repair automotive services. With factory-trained technicians, and one-stop service from routine maintenance like oil changes and tire rotations to repairs like brake service, check out the value your dealers can offer.

Owner checks and services Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed by the owner or a service technician at the intervals indicated. Service information and supporting specifications are provided in this owner’s guide. Any adverse condition should be brought to the attention of your dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible for the proper service advice. The owner maintenance service checks are generally not covered by warranties so you may be charged for labor, parts or fluids used.

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Engine oil/coolant change intervals

Engine oil

Engine coolant, initial change Engine coolant, after initial change

As indicated by the message center: do not exceed one year or 10,000 miles (16,000 km) 6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km) (whichever comes first) Every 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km)

Check every month

Engine oil level Function of all interior and exterior lights Tires for wear and proper pressure, including spare Windshield washer fluid level

Check every six months

Battery connections; clean if necessary Body and door drain holes for obstructions; clean if necessary Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength Door weatherstrips for wear; lubricate if necessary Hinges/latches/outside locks for proper operation; lubricate if necessary Parking brake for proper operation Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation Washer spray/wiper operation; clean or replace blades as necessary

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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 ensure your vehicle keeps running great.

Multi-point inspection – Recommended each visit

Accessory drive belt(s) Battery performance Clutch operation (if equipped) Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses Engine air filter

Half-shaft dust boots (if equipped) Horn operation

Suspension component for leaks or damage Steering and linkage Tires for wear and proper pressure, including spare Windshield for cracks, chips or pits Washer spray and wiper operation

Exhaust system Exterior lamps and hazard warning system operation Fluid levels*; fill if necessary For oil and fluid leaks *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 For your convenience, your vehicle is equipped with a message center which determines the proper oil change service interval. You should perform the engine oil change as indicated by the message center. The message center will display ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON or OIL CHANGE REQUIRED to indicate when an oil change is needed. The engine oil change service needs to be completed within two weeks or 500 miles (800 km) after the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message is displayed. Your oil change service interval can be up to one year or 10,000 miles (16,000 km). Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter change; refer to the Instrument Cluster chapter. If your message center is prematurely reset or becomes inoperative, you should perform the oil change interval at six months or 5,000 miles (8,000 km) from your last oil change.

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Perform the services noted in the following table at the specified time/mileage (km) period either within 3,000 miles (4,800 km) of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing in the message center or when the time/mileage (km) reading indicates service is due. 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 has not come 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].)

Every 20,000 miles (32,000 km) Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)

Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)

Every 100,000 miles (160,000 km)

Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)

Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Change automatic transmission fluid and filter on 5–speed TorqShift威 transmission; consult dealer for requirements Replace front wheel bearing grease/grease seal if non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles) Change engine coolant1
Change manual transmission fluid (except Escape) Change rear axle fluid (Dana axles only) Replace spark plugs Inspect accessory drive belt(s)2

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Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (except 5–speed TorqShift威 transmission) (filter not required on 6F35, 6F50, DPS6 and AWF-21
transmissions); consult dealer for requirements Change front axle fluid (4WD vehicles) Change manual transmission fluid (Escape) Change rear axle fluid (RWD vehicles) Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced within the last 100,000 miles (160,000 km) Replace front wheel bearings and seals if non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles)

1Initial replacement at 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or 72 months; every 50,000 miles (80,000 km) or 36 months thereafter 2Perform a follow-up inspection at 120,000 miles (192,000 km)

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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS If you operate your vehicle primarily in one of the more demanding conditions listed below, you will need to have some items maintained more frequently. If you only occasionally operate your vehicle under 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 in the Normal

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center Scheduled Maintenance chart – Inspect and lubricate U-joints

– See axle maintenance items under Exceptions

Inspect frequently, service as required

Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) – Change automatic transmission fluid (except 6R80 and

TorqShift姞 transmissions) – Replace front wheel bearing grease/grease seals if non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles)

Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) – Change manual transmission fluid

– Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles)

Perform the services noted in the preceding table at the specified time/mileage (km) period either within 3,000 miles (4,800 km) of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing in the message center or when the time/mileage (km) reading indicates service is due. 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 has not come 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 such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery

As required – Change engine oil and filter as indicated by message in the Normal

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– Replace engine air filter

Inspect frequently, service as required

Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) – Change automatic transmission fluid (except 6R80 and

TorqShift姞 transmissions) – 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

Perform the services noted in the preceding table at the specified time/mileage (km) period either within 3,000 miles (4,800 km) of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing in the message center or when the time/mileage (km) reading indicates service is due. 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 has not come 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 required

Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months

– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)

– Replace engine air filter – Change engine oil and filter

– Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag – Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth

Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) – Replace fuel filter (Ranger) Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) – Change automatic transmission fluid (except 6R80 and

TorqShift姞 transmissions) – 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)

Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter change; refer to the Instrument Cluster chapter.

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Off-road operation

Inspect frequently, service as required

Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months

joints and U-joints;

steering linkage, ball

– Inspect lubricate if equipped with grease fittings – Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) – Replace engine air filter – Change engine oil and filter

– Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag – Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth

Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) – Change automatic transmission fluid (except 6R80 and

TorqShift姞 transmissions) – 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)

Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter change; refer to the Instrument Cluster chapter.

Exclusive use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles only)

Every oil change interval – If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with

regular unleaded fuel

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EXCEPTIONS In addition, there are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule. They are listed below:

Normal vehicle axle maintenance

Rear axles and power take-off (PTO) units containing synthetic fluid and light duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axles are lubricated for life. These fluids are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the axle assembly has been submerged in water. The axle and PTO fluids should be changed anytime the axle and PTO have been submerged in water. During extended trailer tow operation above 70°F (21°C) ambient and wide open throttle for extended 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 occurs first. The 3,000 mile (4,800 km) fluid change interval may be waived if the axle was 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 to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for details). The axle fluid should be changed anytime an axle has been submerged in water.

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 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 life. Ford Motor Company, however, urges you to have all recommended maintenance services performed at the specified intervals and to record all vehicle service.

liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful

Middle East hot climate specifications

If operating conditions are normal and you drive your vehicle under typical, everyday conditions and you are using an API performance category oil of SL or later (for example SM, etc.) then you can follow the 7,500 mile (12,000 km) normal service oil change intervals schedule. Vehicles operating in the Middle East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or locations with similar climates must follow the oil change interval of 3,000 mile (4,800 km) if the owner is 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).

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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.

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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)

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