2007 Ford Edge Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 5

GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Determine which maintenance schedule to follow It's important to follow the maintenance schedule that most closely mirrors your driving habits and the conditions under which you drive. For this reason, the Scheduled Maintenance Guide is divided into two basic maintenance schedules: the Normal Schedule and Special Operating Conditions Determining which maintenance schedule is right for you is easy. For the most part, do you drive your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle under typical, everyday conditions? If so, follow the Normal Schedule. General Owner's Information Special Operating Conditions However, if one of the Special Operating Conditions outlined below better describes how you typically operate your vehicle, you will need to perform some maintenance services more often than the Normal Schedule calls for. Towing a trailer or carrying heavy loads Extensive idling and/or driving at low-speeds for long distances Driving in dusty conditions Off-road operation Important: For further details and information regarding these Special Operating Conditions see page 25. Exceptions Some exceptions for specific vehicles and special applications are outlined below. In addition, you will find further information under Exceptions on page 28. • Engine oil and Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant - time and mileage based interval If you're unsure which maintenance schedule to follow, ask your Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership, or visit the Maintenance area of www.genuineservice.com. Oils, Fluids and Flushing In many cases, fluid discoloration is a normal operating characteristic and, by itself, does not necessarily indicate a concern or that the fluid needs to be changed. However, discolored fluids that also show signs of overheating and/or foreign material contamination should be inspected immediately by a qualified expert such as the factory-trained technicians at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury Dealership. Your vehicle's oils and fluids should be changed at the specified intervals or in conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viable way to change fluid for many vehicle sub-systems during scheduled maintenance. It is critical that systems are flushed only with new fluid that is the same as that required to fill and operate the system, or using a Ford-approved flushing chemical. Scheduled Maintenance 5 2007 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)