Special operating conditions
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any of the following conditions, you need to perform additional maintenance as indicated. If you occasionally operate 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 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing in the information display.
Example #1: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at 28751 miles (46270 kilometers); perform the 30000 mile (48000 kilometer) automatic transmission fluid replacement.
Example #2: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message has not come on, but the odometer reads 30000 miles (48000 kilometers); perform the engine air filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor® was reset at 25000 miles [40000 kilometers].)
Special Operating Condition Log
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Changing a road wheel
WARNING: The use of tire sealants may damage your tire pressure monitoring
system and should not be used. However, if you must use a sealant, the tire pressure
monitoring system sensor and valve s ...
Manual transmission operation (if equipped)
Using the clutch
Manual transmission vehicles have a starter interlock that prevents cranking
the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully pressed.
To start the vehicle:
1. Make sure the parking b ...
Remote start, MyKey
MyKey is NOT compatible with non-Ford-approved aftermarket remote start systems.
If you choose to install a remote start system, please see your Ford authorized
dealer for a Ford-approved remote s ...