Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle has an Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you should change the engine oil based on how you use your vehicle. By using several important factors in its calculations, the monitor helps reduce the cost of owning your vehicle and reduces environmental waste at the same time.
This means you do not have to remember to change the oil on a mileage-based schedule. Your vehicle lets you know when an oil change is due by displaying a message in the information display.
The following table provides examples of vehicle use and its impact on oil change intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil change intervals depend on several factors and generally decrease with severity of use.
Maintenance Intervals
| At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display 1
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| Change the engine oil and filter. 2
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| Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure the tread depth.
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| Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
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| Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level if your vehicle has a dipstick. Consult your dealer for requirements.
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| Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and the parking brake.
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| Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
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| Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
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| Inspect rear axle and U-joints. Lubricate if your vehicle has grease fittings.
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| Inspect the half-shaft boots.
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| Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings.
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| Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
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| Inspect cabin air filter if equipped, service as required.
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| Inspect engine air filter, service as required.
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1 Do not exceed one year or
10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.
2Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes.
| Brake Fluid Maintenance3
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| Every three years.
| Change the brake fluid.4
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3 Perform this maintenance item every three years. Do not exceed the designated time for the interval.
4Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer.
| Other Maintenance Items 5
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| Every
20,000 mi (32,000 km)
| Replace the cabin air filter.
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| Every
30,000 mi (48,000 km)
| Replace the engine air filter.
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| Every
60,000 mi (96,000 km)
| For severe service, replace the spark plugs.
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| Every
100,000 mi (160,000 km)
| Replace the spark plugs.
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| Inspect the accessory drive belts. 6
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| Every
150,000 mi (240,000 km)
| Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.
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| Change the manual transmission fluid.
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| Replace the accessory drive belts.
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| Change the rear axle fluid.
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| At
200,000 mi (320,000 km)
| Change the engine coolant. 7
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5Perform these maintenance items within
3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
6After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
7Initial replacement at 10 years or
200,000 mi (320,000 km), then every 5 years or
100,000 mi (160,000 km).
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the schedule:
Axle Maintenance
Change the axle fluid anytime an axle is submerged in water. If you receive an axle overtemperature warning message in the instrument cluster display and a wrench warning indicator appears, you should change the rear axle fluid at the next convenient time. The wrench warning indicator turns off when you switch off your vehicle.
Timing Chain
If you use your vehicle extensively at a racetrack or at high rpm, it is possible to exceed the service life of the engine timing chain. A wrench indicator light will illuminate when it is time for you to replace your chain. See an authorized dealer.
California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item does not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability before the completion of your 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
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 oil change interval is
3,000 mi (4,800 km).
If the available API SM or SN oils are not available, then the oil change interval is
2,000 mi (2,900 km).
Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air Filter Replacement
The life of the engine air filter and cabin air filter is dependent on exposure to dusty and dirty conditions. Vehicles operated in these conditions require frequent inspection and replacement of the engine air filter and cabin air filter.
What Are Considered Severe Driving Conditions
A vehicle that is driven for short trips of less than 5–10 mi (8–16 km), driving in temperatures well below or above average, driving in any dusty conditions, idling more than recommended such as in traffic, and driving with a heavy load or while towing a load are considered severe driving conditions. If the vehicle is driven in any of these conditions, follow the severe service maintenance items listed in the scheduled maintenance chart.