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Maintenance
2. Run the engine until it reaches normal
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 1.0L
operating temperature.
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3. Make sure that your vehicle is on level
ground.
A
B
4. Switch the engine off and wait 15
minutes for the oil to drain into the oil
pan. Checking the engine oil level too
soon after you switch the engine off
may result in an inaccurate reading.
5. Open the hood. See Opening and
Closing the Hood (page 212).
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6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with
a clean, lint-free cloth. See Under
Hood Overview (page 214).
7. Replace the dipstick and remove it
again to check the oil level. See
Engine Oil Dipstick (page 216).
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B
Minimum.
Maximum.
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 2.0L
add oil immediately. See Capacities
and Specifications (page 275).
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B
9. If the oil level is correct, replace the
dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
Note: Do not remove the dipstick when the
engine is running.
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Note: If the oil level is between the
maximum and minimum marks, the oil level
is acceptable. Do not add oil.
Note: The oil consumption of new engines
reaches its normal level after approximately
3,000 mi (5,000 km).
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B
Minimum.
Maximum.
ENGINE OIL CHECK
Adding Engine Oil
WARNINGS
WARNING
Do not work on a hot engine.
Do not add engine oil when the
engine is hot. Hot engine oil can burn
you badly.
To check the engine oil level consistently
and accurately, do the following:
1. Make sure the parking brake is on. Make
sure the transmission is in park (P) or
neutral (N).
Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is running.
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Maintenance
Do not use supplemental engine oil
Note: Do not add oil further than the
maximum mark. Oil levels above the
maximum mark may cause engine damage.
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
Note: Make sure you install the oil filler cap
correctly.
Note: Soak up any spillage with an
absorbent cloth immediately.
OIL CHANGE INDICATOR
RESET (If Equipped)
Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System
Only reset the oil life monitoring system
after changing the engine oil and oil filter.
1. Switch the ignition on. Do not start the
engine. For vehicles with push-button
start, press and hold the start button
for two seconds without pressing the
brake pedal. Do not start the engine.
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Only use oils certified for gasoline engines
by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
An oil with this trademark symbol
conforms to the current engine and
emission system protection standards and
fuel economy requirements of the
International Lubricants Specification
Advisory Committee (ILSAC).
2. Press the accelerator and brake pedals
at the same time.
3. Keep the accelerator and brake pedals
fully pressed.
4. After three seconds, a message
confirming that the reset is in progress
will be displayed.
5. After 25 seconds, a message
confirming that the reset is complete
will be displayed.
To top up the engine oil level do the
following:
1. Clean the area surrounding the engine
oil filler cap before you remove it.
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap. See
Under Hood Overview (page 214).
Turn it counterclockwise and remove
it.
3. Add engine oil that meets Ford
specifications. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 275). You may
have to use a funnel to pour the engine
oil into the opening.
6. Release the accelerator and brake
pedals.
7. The message confirming that the reset
is complete will no longer be displayed.
8. Switch the ignition off. For vehicles with
push-button start, press the start
button to switch the ignition off.
4. Recheck the oil level.
5. If the oil level is correct, replace the
dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
6. Replace the engine oil filler cap. Turn
it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance.
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