Special Operating Condition Requirements

When towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier: 

• Change engine oil and install a new oil filter every 8,000 km (5,000 mi) or 6 months.
• Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear, measure tread depth and inspect wheel ends for end play and noise every 8,000 km (5,000 mi). Vehicles with dual rear wheels should only be rotated if unusual wear is noted. For vehicles with different front-to-rear tire pressures, the tire pressure must be adjusted and the tire pressure sensor training must be done.
• Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid (not required on 6R60/6R75/TorqShift® transmissions) every 48,000 km (30,000 mi).
• Replace wheel bearing grease and install new grease seals on rear wheel drive (RWD) front wheel bearings (if non-sealed bearings) every 48,000 km (30,000 mi).
• Change transfer case fluid every 96,000 km (60,000 mi).
• 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 8,000 km (5,000 mi) or 6 months or 200 hours of engine operation.
• Lube front lower control arm and steering linkage ball joints with zerk fittings (if equipped) every 8,000 km (5,000 mi).
• Inspect brake system every 8,000 km (5,000 mi).
• Inspect and lubricate U-joints (if equipped) every 8,000 km (5,000 mi).
• Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear, measure tread depth and inspect wheel ends for end play and noise every 8,000 km (5,000 mi). Vehicles with dual rear wheels should only be rotated if unusual wear is noted. For vehicles with different front-to-rear tire pressures, the tire pressure must be adjusted and the tire pressure sensor training must be done.
• Lubricate control arm and steering ball joints (if equipped).
• Install a new fuel filter every 24,000 km (15,000 mi) (not required for Fusion, Milan, MKZ, Edge, MKX, Taurus X, Taurus and Sable).
• Replace wheel bearing grease and install new grease seals on RWD front wheel bearings (if non-sealed bearings) every 48,000 km (30,000 mi).
• Change automatic transmission fluid (not required on 6R60/6R75/TorqShift® transmissions) every 48,000 km (30,000 mi).
• Install new spark plugs every 96,000 km (60,000 mi).
• Change transfer case fluid every 96,000 km (60,000 mi).
• 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 8,000 km (5,000 mi) or 6 months.
• Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear, measure tread depth and inspect wheel ends for end play and noise every 8,000 km (5,000 mi). Vehicles with dual rear wheels should only be rotated if unusual wear is noted. For vehicles with different front-to-rear tire pressures, the tire pressure must be adjusted and the tire pressure sensor training must be done.
• Inspect and lubricate U-joints (if equipped) every 8,000 km (5,000 mi).
• Install a new fuel filter every 24,000 km (15,000 mi) (not required for Fusion, Milan, MKZ, Edge, MKX, Taurus X, Taurus and Sable).
• Change automatic transmission fluid (not required on 6R60/6R75/TorqShift® transmissions) every 48,000 km (30,000 mi).
• Replace wheel bearing grease and install new grease seals on RWD front wheel bearings (if non-sealed bearings) every 48,000 km (30,000 mi).
• Change rear axle lubricant every 80,000 km (50,000 mi) (E-450 and F-450/550 only).
• Change transfer case fluid every 96,000 km (60,000 mi).
• 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 8,000 km (5,000 mi) or 6 months.
• Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear, measure tread depth and inspect wheel ends for end play and noise every 8,000 km (5,000 mi). Vehicles with dual rear wheels should only be rotated if unusual wear is noted. For vehicles with different front-to-rear tire pressures, the tire pressure must be adjusted and the tire pressure sensor training must be done.
• Replace wheel bearing grease and install new grease seals on RWD front wheel bearings (if non-sealed bearings) every 48,000 km (30,000 mi).
• Change automatic transmission fluid (not required on 6R60/6R75/TorqShift® transmissions) every 48,000 km (30,000 mi).
• Change rear axle lubricant every 80,000 km (50,000 mi) (E-450 and F-450/550 only).
• Change transfer case fluid every 96,000 km (60,000 mi).
• Install a new cabin air filter as required (if equipped).
• Inspect and lubricate U-joints and halfshafts as required.
• Inspect and lubricate steering linkage ball joints with zerk fittings as required.

Use of E85 fuel 50% of the time or greater (flex fuel vehicles only): 

• Fill fuel tank with a full tank of regular unleaded fuel every 4,800 km (3,000 mi).
• Change engine oil and install a new oil filter every 8,000 km (5,000 mi), 6 months or 200 hours of engine operation.
• Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear, measure tread depth and inspect wheel ends for end play and noise every 8,000 km (5,000 mi). Vehicles with dual rear wheels should only be rotated if unusual wear is noted. For vehicles with different front-to-rear tire pressures, the tire pressure must be adjusted and the tire pressure sensor training must be done.