2015 Ford Taurus Owner Manual Printing 1 - Page 549

548 EXCEPTIONS Scheduled Maintenance Axle Maintenance Change the axle fluid anytime an axle is submerged in water. California Fuel Filter Replacement If you register your vehicle in California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item does not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability before the completion of your vehicle's useful life. Ford Motor Company, however, urges you to have all recommended maintenance services performed at the specified intervals and to record all vehicle service. Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals Vehicles operating in the Middle East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or locations with similar climates using an American Petroleum Institute (API) Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certification mark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normal oil change interval is 3000 miles (5000 kilometers). If the available API SM or SN oils are not available, then the oil change interval is 1800 miles (3000 kilometers). Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air Filter Replacement The life of the engine air filter and cabin air filter is dependent on exposure to dusty and dirty conditions. Vehicles operated in these conditions require frequent inspection and replacement of the engine air filter and cabin air filter. ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD Initial change After initial change Six years or 100000 miles (160000 km) (whichever comes first) Every three years or 50000 miles (80000 km) 2015 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2014 USA (fus)