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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.

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).

Minimum.

Maximum.

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 2.0L

8. Make sure that the oil level is between

the maximum and minimum marks. If

the oil level is at the minimum mark,

add oil immediately. See Capacities

and Specifications (page 275).

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).

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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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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