SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicle
primarily
in one of the
more demanding
Special Operating Conditions
listed below, you will
need to have some items maintained more frequently. If you only
occasionally
operate your vehicle under these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership service
advisor or technician.
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
As required
– Change engine oil and replace oil filter as indicated by
message center and perform services as listed in the
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart.
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)
– Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)
– Change manual transmission fluid.
Inspect frequently, service as
required.
– See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Perform the services noted in the preceding table at the specified
time/mileage (km) period either within 3,000 miles (5,000 km) of the
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing in the message center or
when the time/mileage (km) reading indicates service is due.
Example #1:
The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at
28,751 miles (46,270 km); perform the 30,000 mile (48,000 km)
automatic transmission fluid replacement.
Example #2:
The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message has
not
come on
but the odometer reads 30,000 miles (48,000 km); perform the engine air
filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ was reset at
25,000 miles [40,000 km].)
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
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2011 MKS
(mks)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)