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Maintenance

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Washer fluid level. See Washer Fluid

GENERAL INFORMATION

Check (page 195).

Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help

maintain its roadworthiness and resale

value. There is a large network of Ford

authorized repairers that are there to help

you with their professional servicing

expertise. Authorized repairers are best

qualified to service your vehicle properly

and expertly, with a wide range of highly

specialized tools.

Tire pressures (when cold). See

Technical Specifications (page 224).

Tire condition. See Wheels and Tires

(page 209).

Monthly Checks

•

Engine coolant level (engine cold). See

Engine Coolant Check (page 194).

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Pipes, hoses and reservoirs for leaks.

Air conditioning operation.

Parking brake operation.

Horn operation.

In addition to regular servicing, we

recommend that you carry out the

following checks.

WARNINGS

Switch the ignition off before

touching or attempting adjustment

of any kind.

Tightness of lug nuts. See Technical

Specifications (page 224).

Do not touch the electronic ignition

system parts after you have switched

the ignition on or when the engine is

running. The system operates at high

voltage.

OPENING AND CLOSING THE

HOOD

Opening the Hood

Keep your hands and clothing clear

of the engine cooling fan. Under

certain conditions, the fan may

continue to run for several minutes after

you have switched the engine off.

Make sure that you fit filler caps

securely after carrying out

maintenance checks.

Daily Checks

•

Exterior lamps.

Interior lamps.

Warning lamps and indicators.

1. Pull the hood release lever.

2. Slightly lift the hood.

Check When Refueling

•

Engine oil level. See Engine Oil Check

(page 193).

•

Brake fluid level.

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3. Move the catch to the right to release

the hood.

4. Open the hood and support it with the

hood strut.

Closing the Hood

1. Remove the hood strut from the catch

and secure it correctly in the clip.

2. Lower the hood and allow it to drop

under its own weight for the last 8-12

in (20-30 cm).

Note: Make sure that the hood is correctly

closed.

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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 1.6L ECOBOOST™

A

B

C

D

E

Engine coolant reservoir^*: See Engine Coolant Check (page 194).

Brake fluid reservoir (right-hand drive)^*: See Brake Fluid Check (page 194).

Engine oil filler cap^*: See Engine Oil Check (page 193).

Engine oil dipstick^*: See Engine Oil Check (page 193).

Brake fluid reservoir (left-hand drive)^*: See Brake Fluid Check (page 194).

F

G

H

I

Battery: See Changing the 12V Battery (page 195).

Engine compartment fuse box: See Fuses (page 176).

Air cleaner: No maintenance necessary.

Windshield and rear window washer fluid reservoir: See Washer Fluid Check

(page 195).

^*The filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are colored for easy identification.

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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.0L ECOBOOST™

A

B

C

D

E

Engine coolant reservoir

Engine oil dipstick

Brake fluid reservoir

Battery

Power distribution box

Air filter assembly

F

G

H

Engine oil filler cap

Windshield washer fluid reservoir

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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.0L DURATORQ-TDCI (DW) DIESEL

A

B

C

Engine coolant reservoir^*: See Engine Coolant Check (page 194).

Brake fluid reservoir (right-hand drive)^*: See Brake Fluid Check (page 194).

Brake fluid reservoir (left-hand drive)^*: See Brake Fluid Check (page 194).

D

E

F

Battery: See Changing the 12V Battery (page 195).

Engine compartment fuse box: See Fuses (page 176).

Air cleaner: No maintenance necessary.

G

Engine oil dipstick^*: See Engine Oil Check (page 193).

H

I

Engine oil filler cap^*: See Engine Oil Check (page 193).

Windshield and rear window washer fluid reservoir: See Washer Fluid Check

(page 195).

^*The filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are colored for easy identification.

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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 1.5L ECOBOOST™

A

B

C

D

E

Engine coolant reservoir^*: See Engine Coolant Check (page 194).

Brake fluid reservoir (right-hand drive)^*: See Brake Fluid Check (page 194).

Engine oil filler cap^*: See Engine Oil Check (page 193).

Engine oil dipstick^*: See Engine Oil Check (page 193).

Brake fluid reservoir (left-hand drive)^*: See Brake Fluid Check (page 194).

F

G

H

I

Battery: See Changing the 12V Battery (page 195).

Engine compartment fuse box: See Fuses (page 176).

Air cleaner: No maintenance necessary.

Windshield and rear window washer fluid reservoir: See Washer Fluid Check

(page 195).

^*The filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are colored for easy identification.

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ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 1.5L

ECOBOOST™

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 2.0L

DURATORQ-TDCI(DW)DIESEL

A

B

Minimum.

Maximum.

A

B

Minimum

Maximum

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 2.0L

ENGINE OIL CHECK

ECOBOOST™

1. Make sure that your vehicle is on level

ground.

2. Switch off the engine and wait 10

minutes for the oil to drain into the oil

pan.

3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with

a clean, lint free cloth. Replace the

dipstick and remove it again to check

the oil level.

If the oil level is at the minimum mark, add

oil immediately. See Capacities and

Specifications (page 228).

Note: Check the oil level before starting the

A

B

Minimum.

Maximum.

engine.

Note: Make sure that the oil level is

between the minimum and the maximum

marks.

Note: Do not use oil additives or other

engine treatments. Under certain conditions,

they may damage the engine.

Note: The oil consumption of new engines

reaches its normal level after approximately

3000 miles (5000 kilometers).

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Adding Oil

Adding Engine Coolant

WARNINGS

Only add oil when the engine is cold.

If the engine is hot, wait 10 minutes

for the engine to cool down. Failure

to take care may result in personal injury.

Only add coolant when the engine is

cold. If the engine is hot, wait 10

minutes for the engine to cool down.

Do not remove the filler cap when

the engine is running. Failure to take

care may result in personal injury.

the engine is running.

Do not remove the filler cap when

the engine is hot. Wait for the engine

to cool down.

1. Remove the filler cap.

Undiluted coolant is flammable and

2. Add oil that meets Ford specifications.

See Capacities and Specifications

(page 228).

may ignite if spilt on a hot exhaust.

Note: In an emergency, you can add just

water to the cooling system to reach a

vehicle service station. Have the system

checked by an authorized dealer as soon as

possible.

Note: Prolonged use of incorrect dilution

of the coolant can cause engine damage

from corrosion, overheating or freezing.

3. Replace the filler cap. Turn it until you

feel a strong resistance.

Note: Do not add oil further than the

maximum mark. Oil levels above the

maximum mark may cause engine damage.

Note: Soak up any spillage with an

absorbent cloth immediately.

Note: Do not add coolant further than the

ENGINE COOLANT CHECK

MAX mark.

1. Remove the filler cap. Any pressure will

escape slowly as you unscrew the cap.

WARNING

Do not allow the fluid to touch your

skin or eyes. If this happens, rinse the

affected areas immediately with

2. Add a 50/50 mixture of coolant and

water using fluid that meets the Ford

specifications. See Capacities and

Specifications (page 228).

plenty of water and contact your physician.

3. Replace the filler cap. Turn it until you

Note: Make sure that the level is between

the MIN and the MAX marks.

feel a strong resistance.

Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. The

level may therefore extend beyond the MAX

mark.

BRAKE FLUID CHECK

Fluid levels between the MIN and MAX

lines are within the normal operating range;

there is no need to add fluid. If the fluid

levels are outside of the normal operating

range, the performance of the system

could be compromised; seek service from

your authorized dealer immediately.

If the level is at the MIN mark, add coolant

immediately.

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Maintenance

Clean the wiper blades with washer fluid

WASHER FLUID CHECK

or water applied with a soft sponge or

cloth.

Note: The reservoir supplies the front and

rear washer systems.

CHANGING THE WIPER

BLADES

The wiper arms can be manually moved

when the ignition is off. This allows for ease

of blade replacement and cleaning under

the blades.

When adding fluid, use a mixture of washer

fluid and water to help prevent freezing in

cold weather and improve the cleaning

capability. We recommend that you use

only high quality washer fluid.

For information on fluid dilution, refer to

the product instructions.

1. Pull the wiper blade and arm away

from the glass.

CHANGING THE 12V BATTERY

WARNING

For vehicles with start-stop the

battery requirement is different. You

must replace the battery with one of

exactly the same specification.

Note: Where applicable you must

reprogram the audio system using the

keycode.

The battery is located in the engine

compartment. See Maintenance (page

187).

2. Press the locking buttons together.

3. Rotate and remove the wiper blade.

4. Install in the reverse order.

Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks

into place. Lower the wiper arm and blade

back to the windshield. The wiper arms will

automatically return to their normal position

when the ignition is turned on.

CHECKING THE WIPER

BLADES

To change the rear blades, do the

following:

1. Lift the wiper arm.

Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of

the blade to check for roughness.

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2. Remove the three screws from the

headlamp assembly.

3. Carefully pull the headlamp assembly

as far as possible toward the front of

your vehicle to disengage it from the

lower fixing point.

4. Carefully lift the outer side of the

headlamp and remove it.

5. Disconnect the electrical connector.

CHANGING A BULB

WARNINGS

Switch the lamps and the ignition off.

2. Slightly rotate the wiper blade from the

wiper arm.

Let the bulb cool down before

removing it.

3. Disengage the wiper blade from the

wiper arm.

4. Remove the wiper blade.

5. Install in the reverse order.

Note: Only fit bulbs of the correct

specification.

Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks

Note: The following instructions describe

how to remove the bulbs. Fit replacements

in the reverse order unless otherwise stated.

into place.

Replace wiper blades at least once per

year for optimum performance.

Headlamp

Type 1

Poor wiper quality can be improved by

cleaning the wiper blades and the

windshield.

REMOVING A HEADLAMP

A

B

Low beam headlamp

High beam and daytime running

lamp

1. Make sure the lighting control is in the

off position and open the hood.

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Headlamp High Beam

Type 2

1. Remove the cover.

2. Disconnect the electrical connector.

A

Low beam headlamp

High beam headlamp

Fixed bending light

B

C

D

3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and

pull it straight out to remove it.

Daytime running lamp and park

Note: Do not touch the glass of the bulb.

position

Headlamp Low Beam

Headlamp High Beam

1. Release the metal retaining clip.

2. Remove the cover.

3. Disconnect the electrical connector.

4. Remove the bulb.

1. Release the metal retaining clip.

2. Remove the cover.

3. Disconnect the electrical connector.

4. Remove the bulb.

Note: Do not touch the glass of the bulb.

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Headlamp Fixed Bending Light Bulb

1. Turn the steering wheel to full lock.

1. Remove the cover.

2. Disconnect the electrical connector.

2. Remove the retaining clips from the

front wheel splash shield to gain

access to the lamp assembly.

3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and

pull it straight out to remove it.

Note: Do not touch the glass of the bulb.

Direction Indicator, Front Fog Lamp

and Position Lamp

Note: The position and direction indicator

bulbs are not serviceable items, see an

authorized dealer if they fail.

3. Remove the bulb holder from the lamp

assembly by turning it

counterclockwise.

4. Disconnect the electrical connector.

5. Remove the bulb from the bulb holder

by pulling it straight out.

A

B

C

Fog lamp

Park lamp

Direction indicator lamp

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Side Repeater

1. Insert a screwdriver into the gap

between the mirror housing and the

mirror glass and release the metal

retaining clip.

1. Carefully remove the side repeater.

2. Remove the bulb holder.

3. Remove the bulb.

Approach Lamp

2. Remove the lamp.

3. Remove the bulb.

Note: Position the mirror glass as far inward

as possible.

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Reversing Lamp

Rear Lamps

Type 1

Direction Indicator, Tail and Brake Lamp

1. Insert a suitable object to pry open the

trim panel.

1. Make sure the lighting control is in the

off position and open the liftgate.

2. Remove the two bolt covers using a

standard flat tip screwdriver.

3. Remove the two bolts from the lamp

assembly.

4. Gently pull the lamp assembly away

from your vehicle.

2. Remove the nut from the lamp

assembly.

Type 2

3. Gently pull the lamp assembly away

Direction Indicator

from your vehicle.

Follow the same procedure as type 1 to

remove the direction indicator bulb.

Note: The tail and brake lamp bulbs are not

serviceable items, see an authorized dealer

if they fail.

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License Plate Lamp

1. Carefully release the spring clip.

2. Remove the lamp.

4. Gently press the bulb into the bulb

holder, turn it counterclockwise and

remove it.

3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and

remove it.

Interior lamp

Rear Fog Lamp

1. Carefully remove the lamp.

2. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise

and remove it.

3. Remove the bulb.

1. Disconnect the electrical connector.

2. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and

pull it straight out to remove it.

CentralHighMountedBrakeLamp

These are not serviceable items, see an

authorized dealer if they fail.

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Reading lamps

Luggage Compartment Lamp,

Footwell Lamp and Liftgate Lamp

1. Carefully remove the lamp.

2. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise

and remove it.

3. Remove the bulb.

1. Carefully prize out the lamp.

2. Remove the bulb.

BULB SPECIFICATION CHART

Exterior Lamps

Lamp

Specification

W5W

PY21W

LED

Power (Watt)

Front side lamp.

5

21

Front direction indicator.

Daytime running lamps.

Headlamp high beam.

Headlamp low beam.

High-intensity discharge headlamps.

Cornering lamps.

LED

55

H15

H7

55

D3S

HID

55

H11

Front fog lamp.

H11

55

Side direction indicator.

Brake and rear lamp.

Central high mounted brake lamp.

WY5W

LED

5

LED

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Lamp

Rear direction indicator.

Specification

PY21W

P21W

Power (Watt)

21

5

Rear fog lamp.

Reversing lamps.

License plate lamp.

P21W

W5W

Note: LED lamps are not serviceable. See an authorized dealer if they fail.

Interior Lamps

Lamp

Specification

W6W

Power (Watt)

Glove compartment lamp.

6

LED

10

Interior lamp.

LED

Vanity mirror lamp.

211 Festoon

Luggage compartment lamp.

211 Festoon

10

Note: LED lamps are not serviceable. See an authorized dealer if they fail.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Vehicle Fluids

Note: Use fluids which meet the specifications or requirements defined. Use of other fluids

may lead to damage which is not covered by your vehicle's warranty.

Viscosity

Item

Specification

WSS-M2C948-B

WSS-M2C913-C

WSS-M97B44-D

Recommended fluid

Grade

Engine oil - gasoline

engines only

Castrol or Ford Engine

Oil

5W-20

Alternative engine oil - all

gasoline engines

Castrol or Ford Engine

Oil

5W-30

-

Castrol or Ford Engine

Oil

Engine oil - diesel engines

Engine coolant

Motorcraft SuperPlus

Antifreeze

Motorcraft or Ford DOT

4 LV High Performance

Brake Fluid

Brake fluid

WSS-M6C65-A2

-

The engine has been designed to be used with Castrol and Ford Engine Oil, which gives

a fuel economy benefit while maintaining the durability of the engine.

Adding oil: If you are unable to find an oil that meets the specification defined by

WSS-M2C913-C or WSS-M2C948-B (gasoline engines only), you must use SAE 5W-30

that meets the specification defined by ACEA A5/B5.

Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced

engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels.

Castrol engine oil recommended.

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Variant

Item

Capacity in gallons

(litres)

All

Windshield and rear

1.2 (4.5)

window washer

system - including

headlamp washer

All

Windshield and rear

window washer

0.8 (3)

system - excluding

headlamp washer

1.6L EcoBoost

2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (DW) Diesel

2.5L Engine

Engine cooling

system

1.7 (6.3)

2.2 (8.5)

2.2 (8.4)

Engine cooling

system

Engine cooling

system

Vehicles with a gasoline engine

Vehicles with a diesel engine

1.6L EcoBoost

Fuel tank

13.2 (60)

1 (3.8)

Engine lubrication

system - including

the oil filter

1.6L EcoBoost

2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (DW) Diesel

2.5L Engine

Engine lubrication

system - excluding

the oil filter

0.8 (3)

1.5 (5.7)

1.4 (5.4)

1.3 (5.1)

Engine lubrication

system - including

the oil filter

Engine lubrication

system - excluding

the oil filter

Engine lubrication

system - including

the oil filter

2.5L Engine

Engine lubrication

system - excluding

the oil filter

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Engine Oil Adding Capacities

Engine

Capacity in gallons (litres)

0.1 (0.5)

1.6L EcoBoost

2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (DW) Diesel

2.5L Engine

0.4 (1.8)

0.2 (0.8)

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