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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 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.

Hot climate oil change intervals

❑

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.).

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 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
(whichever comes first)

After initial change

Every 3 years or 45,000 miles (72,000 km)

Engine coolant change log

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A

ABS (see Brakes) .....................183

Accessory delay ..........................58

Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................115, 125

and child safety seats ............117
description ......................115, 125
disposal ....................................127
driver airbag ....................118, 126
indicator light .................125, 127
operation .........................118, 126
passenger airbag .............118, 126
side airbag ...............................125

Air cleaner filter .......263–264, 267

Air suspension ...........................187

description ..............................187

Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................242

Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................183–184

Anti-theft system ..................85, 89

arming the system ....................89
disarming a triggered system ..90

Audio system (see Radio) ...26, 31

Automatic transmission

driving an automatic
overdrive .................................189
fluid, adding ............................261
fluid, checking ........................261
fluid, refill capacities ..............268
fluid, specification ..................268

Auxiliary power point .................56

Axle

lubricant specifications ..........268
refill capacities ........................268
traction lok ..............................188

B

Battery .......................................240

acid, treating emergencies .....240
jumping a disabled battery ....211
maintenance-free ....................240
replacement, specifications ...267
servicing ..................................240

Belt-Minder

威 .............................110

Booster seats .............................142

Brakes ................................182–183

anti-lock ...........................183–184
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................184
fluid, checking and adding ....261
fluid, specifications .................268
lubricant specifications ..........268
shift interlock ..........................188

Bulbs ............................................47

C

Capacities for refilling fluids ....268

Car2U

威 Home Automation

System .........................................63

Cell phone use ..............................8

Changing a tire .........................202

Child safety seats ......................132

attaching with tether straps ..140
in front seat ............................132
in rear seat ......................132, 136
LATCH .....................................137
recommendations ...................130

Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................142

Cleaning your vehicle

engine compartment ..............226
instrument panel ....................228
interior .....................................229
plastic parts ............................227
washing ....................................225
waxing .....................................225

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wheels ......................................226
wiper blades ............................227

Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............38

Clock ............................................56

Compass, electronic

set zone adjustment .................22

Console

rear ............................................57

Controls

power seat .................................95
steering column ........................63

Coolant

checking and adding ..............242
refill capacities ................245, 268
specifications ..........................268

Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................61

Customer Assistance ................193

Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................276, 279
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................221
Getting roadside assistance ...193
Getting the service you
need .........................................217
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................223
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................221

D

Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................43

Defrost

rear window ..............................41

Dipstick

automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................261
engine oil .................................237

Driving under special
conditions ..................................191

through water .........................192

E

Electronic message center .........18

Emergencies, roadside

jump-starting ..........................211

Emergency Flashers .................194

Emission control system ..........257

Engine ........................................271

cleaning ...................................226
coolant .....................................242
fail-safe cooling .......................246
idle speed control ...................240
lubrication specifications .......268
refill capacities ........................268
service points ..................235–236
starting after a collision .........195

Engine block heater .................181

Engine oil ..................................237

change oil soon warning,
message center .......................237
checking and adding ..............237
dipstick ....................................237
filter, specifications ........239, 267
recommendations ...................239
refill capacities ........................268
specifications ..........................268

Event data recording ....................7

Exhaust fumes ..........................180

F

Fail safe cooling ........................246

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Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....248

Floor mats ...................................70

Fluid capacities .........................268

Fuel ............................................248

calculating fuel
economy ............................22, 255
cap ...........................................251
capacity ...................................268
choosing the right fuel ...........252
detergent in fuel .....................253
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................248, 251, 255
filter, specifications ........248, 267
fuel filler door override ............72
fuel filler door release ..............71
fuel pump shut-off switch .....195
improving fuel economy ........255
octane rating ...................253, 271
quality ......................................253
running out of fuel .................254
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................248

Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................248, 252–253

Fuses ..................................195–196

G

Garage door opener ....................63

Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............251

Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................255

Gauges .........................................16

H

Hazard flashers .........................194

Headlamps ...................................42

aiming ........................................44

autolamp system .......................42
bulb specifications ....................47
daytime running lights .............43
flash to pass ..............................43
high beam .................................43
replacing bulbs .........................49
turning on and off ....................42

Hood ..........................................234

I

Ignition ...............................177, 271

Illuminated visor mirror .............55

Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................132

Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................259

Instrument panel

cleaning ...................................228
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................44

J

Jack ............................................202

positioning ...............................202
storage .....................................202

Jump-starting your vehicle ......211

K

Keyless entry system

keypad .......................................83
locking and unlocking doors ....84
programming entry code .........83

Keys .......................................73, 87

positions of the ignition .........177

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Lamps

autolamp system .......................42
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................47
daytime running light ...............43
headlamps .................................42
headlamps, flash to pass ..........43
instrument panel, dimming .....44
interior lamps .....................46, 48
replacing bulbs .........................49

LATCH anchors .........................137

Lights, warning and indicator ....12

anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........184

Load limits .................................166

Locks

childproof ..................................75
doors ..........................................73

Lubricant specifications ...........268

Lug nuts ....................................210

Lumbar support, seats ...............95

M

Message center .....................18–19

english/metric button .........22–23
system check button ................22
warning messages .....................23

Mirrors ...................................58–59

automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................59
fold away ...................................60
heated ........................................60
programmable memory ............80

Motorcraft

威 parts ......232, 248, 267

O

Octane rating ............................253

Oil (see Engine oil) ..................237

P

Parking brake ............................184

Parts
(see Motorcraft

威 parts) ...........267

Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................102

Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................60

Power adjustable foot pedals .....60

Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................199

Power door locks ........................73

Power mirrors .............................59

Power point .................................56

Power steering ..........................187

fluid, checking and adding ....260
fluid, refill capacity ................268

Power trunk ..........................70–71

Power Windows ...........................58

R

Radio ......................................26, 31

Rear window defroster ...............41

Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................130

Relays ........................................195

Remote entry system .................77

illuminated entry ......................82
locking/unlocking doors ...........78
opening the trunk .....................79
panic alarm ...............................79

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replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................81
replacing the batteries .............80

Roadside assistance ..................193

S

Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........100, 105, 107–109

Safety Canopy ...........................125

Safety defects, reporting ..........224

Safety restraints ........100, 105–109

Belt-Minder

威 ...........................110

extension assembly ................109
for adults .................105, 107–108
for children .............................128
lap belt ....................................106
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................102
warning light and
chime ...............................109–110

Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................137

Safety seats for children ..........132

Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................272

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Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............285

Seats ............................................91

child safety seats ....................132
cleaning ...................................230
easy access/easyout feature ....99
heated ........................................98
memory seat .....................80, 100

SecuriCode keyless entry
system ..........................................83

SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................85

Servicing your vehicle ..............233

Spark plugs,
specifications .....................267, 271

Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................268

Speed control ..............................61

Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......179

Starting your vehicle ........177–179

jump starting ..........................211

Steering wheel

controls ......................................63
tilting .........................................55

T

Tilt steering wheel ......................55

Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)

Tires, Wheels and Loading ....161

Tires ...........................146–147, 202

alignment ................................154
care ..........................................150
changing ..........................202, 207
checking the pressure ............150
inflating ...................................148
label .........................................160
replacing ..................................152
rotating ....................................155
safety practices .......................154
sidewall information ...............155
snow tires and chains ............166
spare tire .........................203, 205
terminology .............................147
tire grades ...............................147
treadwear ........................146, 151

Towing .......................................173

recreational towing .................176

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trailer towing ..........................173
wrecker ....................................215

Traction control ........................186

Traction-lok rear axle ...............188

Transmission .............................189

brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....188
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................261
fluid, refill capacities ..............268
lubricant specifications ..........268

Trunk ...........................................76

remote release ....................71, 79

Turn signal ..................................46

U

Universal garage door opener ....63

V

Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................272

Vehicle loading ..........................166

Ventilating your vehicle ...........180

W

Warning lights (see Lights) .......12

Water, Driving through .............192

Windows

power .........................................58

Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................54

replacing wiper blades ...........236

Wrecker towing .........................215

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