Special Operating Condition Requirements
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Pickup, 2007 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2007 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2007 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier:
- Change engine oil and install a new oil filter every 4,800 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months.
- Inspect and rotate tires every 4,800 km (3,000 miles).
- Change automatic transmission fluid (not required on 6R60 transmission), lubricate rear wheel drive (RWD) front wheel bearings, install new grease seals and adjust bearings every 48,000 km (30,000 miles). If equipped, change the in-line service installed transmission fluid filter.
- Change transfer case fluid every 96,000 km (60,000 miles).
- Change manual transmission fluid as required.
- Inspect and lubricate U-joints and halfshafts as required.
During extensive idling and/or low speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery:
- Change engine oil and install a new oil filter every 4,800 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months or 200 hours of engine operation.
- Inspect and rotate tires every 4,800 km (3,000 miles).
- Lube front lower control arm and steering linkage ball joints with zerk fittings (if equipped) every 4,800 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months.
- Inspect brake system and check battery electrolyte level every 8,000 km (5,000 miles).
- Install a new fuel filter every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) (not required for Fusion and Milan).
- Change automatic transmission fluid (not required on 6R60 transmission), lubricate RWD front wheel bearings, install new grease seals and adjust bearings every 48,000 km (30,000 miles). If equipped, change the in-line service installed transmission fluid filter.
- Install new spark plugs and change transfer case fluid every 96,000 km (60,000 miles).
- Install a new cabin air filter as required (if equipped).
When operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads:
- Change engine oil and install a new oil filter every 4,800 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months.
- Install a new fuel filter every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) (not required for Fusion and Milan).
- Change automatic transmission fluid (not required on 6R60 transmission), check air filter restriction gauge and install a new filter as required (Focus engine only) every 48,000 km (30,000 miles). If equipped, change the in-line service installed transmission fluid filter.
- Change rear axle lubricant every 80,000 km (50,000 miles) (E-450 and F-450/550 only).
- Change transfer case fluid every 96,000 km (60,000 miles).
- Install a new engine air filter as required.
- Install a new cabin air filter as required (if equipped).
When operating in off-road conditions:
- Change engine oil and install a new oil filter every 4,800 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months.
- Inspect and rotate tires every 4,800 km (3,000 miles).
- Change automatic transmission fluid every 48,000 km (30,000 miles). If equipped, change the in-line service-installed transmission fluid filter.
- Change rear axle lubricant every 80,000 km (50,000 miles) (E-450 and F-450/550 only).
- Change transfer case fluid every 96,000 km (60,000 miles).
- Install a new cabin air filter as required (if equipped).
- Inspect and lubricate U-joints and halfshafts.
- Inspect and lubricate steering linkage ball joints with zerk fittings.
Use of E85 fuel 50% of the time or greater (flex fuel vehicles only):
- Change engine oil and install a new oil filter every 4,800 km (3,000 miles), 3 months or 200 hours of engine operation (whichever occurs first).
- Fill the fuel tank with regular gasoline (non E85) once every 3,000 miles.