Ford Flex 2018 - Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance

SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician.
Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect rear axle and U-joints (AWD only).Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect half-shaft boots.
See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Change automatic transmission fluid.30,000 mi (48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.60,000 mi (96,000 km)
Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change automatic transmission fluid.30,000 mi (48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.60,000 mi (96,000 km)
Extended Hot and Cold climate operation
Change engine oil and filter.
*
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
*
Hot Climates only
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Flex (TP3) , enUSA, Edition date: 201801, Second Printing
Scheduled Maintenance