2012 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 426

Scheduled Maintenance Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy commercial use (i.e. delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery) As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by message center and perform services listed in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart Inspect frequently, Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) service as required Replace engine air filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid (except (48,000 km) Focus) Every 60,000 miles Replace spark plugs (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].) 426 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)