2013 Ford Escape Warranty Supplement Printing 1 - Page 397

Scheduled Maintenance Your vehicle is equipped with the Intelligent Oil Life Monitor® system which displays a message in the message center at the proper oil change service interval. This interval may be up to one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers). When ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE or OIL CHANGE REQUIRED appears in the message center display, it is time for an oil change. The oil change must be done within two weeks or 500 miles (800 kilometers) of the ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE or OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing. The Intelligent Oil Life Monitor® must be reset after each oil change. See Engine Oil Check (page 221). If your message center is prematurely reset or becomes inoperative, you should perform the oil change interval at six months or 5000 miles (8000 km) from your last oil change. Never exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between oil change intervals. Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built with multiple complex performance systems. Every manufacturer develops these systems using different specifications and performance features. That is why it is important to rely upon your dealership to properly diagnose and repair your vehicle. We recommend maintenance intervals for various parts and component systems based upon engineering testing. We rely upon this testing to determine the most appropriate mileage for replacement of oils and fluids to protect your vehicle at the lowest overall cost to you and recommend against maintenance schedules that deviate from the scheduled maintenance information. We strongly recommend the using only genuine Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized re-manufactured replacement for parts because they are engineered for your vehicle. Additives and Chemicals Recommended additives and chemicals are listed in this Owner's Manual and in the Workshop Manual. Additional chemicals or additives not approved by Ford Motor Company are not recommended as part of normal maintenance. Please consult your Warranty Manual for complete warranty information. 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 or foreign material contamination should be inspected immediately by a qualified expert such as the factory-trained technicians at your 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. Owner Checks and Services Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed every month or at six months intervals. Check Every Month Engine oil level. Function of all interior and exterior lights. Tires for wear and proper pressure, including the spare tire. Windshield washer fluid level. 397