Scheduled maintenance – FORD 2015 Focus User Manual

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Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)

Replace cabin air filter.

Inspect frequently, service
as required

Replace engine air filter.

Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.

Every 5000 miles (8000
km)

Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.

Change engine oil and filter.

*

Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months

Perform multi-point inspection.

Change manual transmission fluid.

Every 50000 miles (80000
km)

*

Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine

Oil Check (page 213).

Exclusive use of E85 (flex fuel vehicles only)

If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular
unleaded fuel.

Every oil change

Exceptions

There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:

California Fuel Filter Replacement

If you register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however,
urges you to have all recommended
maintenance services performed at the
specified intervals and to record all vehicle
service.

Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals

Vehicles operating in the Middle East,
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or
locations with similar climates using an
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certification
mark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normal
oil change interval is 3000 miles (5000
kilometers).

If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is
1800 miles (3000 kilometers).

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Scheduled Maintenance

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