2012 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 425

Scheduled Maintenance SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS If you operate your vehicle primarily in any of the following conditions, you need to perform additional maintenance as indicated. If you occasionally operate your vehicle under any of these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For specific recommendations, see your dealership service advisor or technician. Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by message center and perform services listed in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart Inspect frequently, Inspect and lubricate U-joints service as required See axle maintenance items under Exceptions Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid (except (48,000 km) Focus) Every 60,000 miles Change manual transmission fluid (96,000 km) Perform the services in the preceding table when specified or within 3,000 miles (4,800 km) of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing in the message center. Example #1: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at 28,751 miles (46,270 km); perform the 30,000 mile (48,000 km) automatic transmission fluid replacement. Example #2: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message has not come on but the odometer reads 30,000 miles (48,000 km); perform the engine air filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ was reset at 25,000 miles [40,000 km].) 425 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)