Ford Police Interceptor Utility (2018 year). Manual — part 76

Multi-Point Inspection

Hazard warning system operation

Accessory drive belt(s)

Horn operation

Battery performance

Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioning

hoses

Engine air filter

Suspension components for leaks or

damage

Exhaust system

Steering and linkage

Exterior lamps operation

Tires (including spare) for wear and proper

pressure

2

Fluid levels

1

; fill if necessary

Windshield for cracks, chips or pits

For oil and fluid leaks

Washer spray and wiper operation

Half-shaft dust boots

1

Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer

2

If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration

Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.

Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle.

NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE

Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™

Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you
should change the engine oil based on how
your vehicle is used. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning
your vehicle and reduces environmental
waste at the same time.

This means you do not have to remember
to change the oil on a mileage-based
schedule. Your vehicle lets you know when
an oil change is due by displaying a
message in the information display.

The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of
use.

When to Expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message

Vehicle Use and Example

Interval

Normal

7,500–10,000 mi

(12,000–16,000 km)

Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling

Severe

5,000–7,500 mi

(8,000–12,000 km)

Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation

Extreme

3,000–5,000 mi

(5,000–8,000 km)

Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation

Normal Maintenance Intervals

At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display

1

Change engine oil and filter.

2

Rotate the tires.

Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).

Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements.

Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.

Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.

Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.

Inspect the rear axle and U-joints (all wheel drive only).

Inspect the half-shaft boots.

Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-
joints.

At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display

1

Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.

Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.

1

Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.

2

Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Oil Change

Indicator Reset (page 188).

Other Maintenance Items

1

Replace cabin air filter.

2

Every 20,000 mi
(32,000 km)

Replace engine air filter.

Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)

Change automatic transmission fluid.

Change engine coolant.

3

At 100,000 mi
(160,000 km)

Replace spark plugs.

Every 100,000 mi
(160,000 km)

Inspect accessory drive belt(s).

4

Replace accessory drive belt(s).

5

Every 150,000 mi
(240,000 km)

1

Perform these maintenance items within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil and

filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.

2

Should be performed by an authorized dealer.

3

Initial replacement at six years or 100,000 mi (160,000 km), then every three years or

50,000 mi (80,000 km).

4

After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.

5

If not replaced within the last 100,000 mi (160,000 km).

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.

Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the message
appearing in the information display
prompting you to change your oil.

•

Example 1: The message comes on at
28,751 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.

•

Example 2: The message has not
come on, but the odometer reads
30,000 mi (48,000 km) (for example,
the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was
reset at 25,000 mi (40,000 km)).
Perform the engine air filter
replacement.

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 U-joints.

Inspect frequently, service
as required

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)