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Special Operating Conditions T, I, D, O, E, S





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 4,800 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months.
- Change automatic transmission fluid, lubricate 4x2 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 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.
- Lube front lower control arm and steering linkage ball joints with lube fittings (if equipped) every 4,800 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months.
- Inspect brake system and check battery (Patrol cars) every 8,000 km (5,000 miles).
- Install a new fuel filter every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
- Change automatic transmission fluid, lubricate 4x2 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 every 96,000 km (60,000 miles).
- Install a new cabin air filter as required.

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).
- Change automatic transmission fluid, check air filter minder 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.
- Install a new engine air filter as required.

WHEN OPERATING IN OFF-ROAD CONDITIONS:
- Change automatic transmission fluid every 48,000 km (30,000 miles). If equipped, change the in-line service installed transmission fluid filter.
- Install a new cabin air filter as required.
- 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).