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Special operating conditions, Scheduled maintenance 395 – FORD 2013 Flex v.1 User Manual

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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 3,000 miles (4,800 km) of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
appearing in the message center.

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].)

Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier

As required

Change engine oil and filter as indicated by

message center and perform services listed in the

Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart

Inspect frequently,

service as required

Inspect and lubricate U-joints

See axle maintenance items under Exceptions

Every 30,000 miles

(48,000 km)

Change automatic transmission fluid (except

Focus)

Every 60,000 miles

(96,000 km)

Change manual transmission fluid

Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as

in heavy commercial use (i.e. delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)

As required

Change engine oil and filter as indicated by
message center and perform services listed in the
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart

Inspect frequently,
service as required

Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)

Replace engine air filter

Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)

Change automatic transmission fluid (except
Focus)

Every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km)

Replace spark plugs

Scheduled Maintenance

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