2018 Ford Focus Owners Manual - Capacities and Specifications

Capacities and Specifications

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We recommend Motorcraft replacement parts available at your Ford dealer or at fordparts.com for scheduled maintenance. These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor Company’s specifications and are engineered for your vehicle. Use of other parts may impact vehicle performance, emissions and durability. Your warranty may be void for any damage related to use of other parts.

If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performance specification SAE/USCAR-36.

For spark plug replacement, contact an authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs at the appropriate intervals. See Scheduled Maintenance (page 409).

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We recommend Motorcraft replacement parts available at your Ford dealer or at fordparts.com for scheduled maintenance. These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor Company’s specifications and are engineered for your vehicle. Use of other parts may impact vehicle performance, emissions and durability. Your warranty may be void for any damage related to use of other parts.

If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performance specification SAE/USCAR-36.

For spark plug replacement, contact an authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs at the appropriate intervals. See Scheduled Maintenance (page 409).

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The vehicle identification number is located on the left-hand side of the instrument panel.

Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number.

The Vehicle Identification Number contains the following information:

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A B

C

D E F G H

World manufacturer identifier

Brake system, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, Restraint Devices and their locations

Make, vehicle line, series, body type

Engine type Check digit Model year Assembly plant

Production sequence number

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located. The Safety Compliance Certification Label shall be affixed to either the door hinge pillar, the door latch post, or the edge of the door near the door latch, next to the driver's seating position.

E167814

The transmission code is on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The following table shows the transmission code along with the transmission description.

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The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant under high pressure. Only qualified

personnel should service the air conditioning refrigerant system. Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury.

The quantity of engine oil required to raise the indicated level on the dipstick from minimum to maximum.

Materials

Specifications

We recommend that you use Motorcraft oil and fluids for your vehicle. Only use fluid that meets Ford specifications.

Using other fluids could result in damage not covered by the vehicle Warranty.

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Motor oils of the recommended viscosity grade that display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines are also acceptable. Do not use oil labeled with API SN service category unless the label also displays the API certification mark.

Note: Automatic transmissions that require MERCON® LV transmission fluid should only use MERCON® LV transmission fluid.

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An oil that displays this symbol conforms to current engine, emission system and fuel economy performance standards of the International Lubricants Specification Advisory Committee (ILSAC).

Note: Do not use more than 1.1 qt (1 L) of the alternative engine oil between scheduled service intervals.

Using oil and fluids that do not meet the defined specification and viscosity grade may lead to:

• Component damage which may not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.

• Longer engine cranking periods.

• Increased emission levels.

• Reduced engine performance.

• Reduced fuel economy.

• Reduced brake performance.

Do not use supplemental engine oil additives because they are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that may not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.

To improve engine cold start performance, we recommend that you use the following alternative engine oil where the ambient temperature reaches -22°F (-30°C) or below.

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The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant under high pressure. Only qualified

personnel should service the air conditioning refrigerant system. Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury.

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The quantity of engine oil required to raise the indicated level on the dipstick from minimum to maximum.

Materials

Specifications

We recommend that you use Motorcraft oil and fluids for your vehicle. Only use fluid that meets Ford specifications.

Using other fluids could result in damage not covered by the vehicle Warranty.

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Motor oils of the recommended viscosity grade that display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines are also acceptable. Do not use oil labeled with API SN service category unless the label also displays the API certification mark.

Note: Automatic transmissions that require MERCON® LV transmission fluid should only use MERCON® LV transmission fluid.

E142732

An oil that displays this symbol conforms to current engine, emission system and fuel economy performance standards of the International Lubricants Specification Advisory Committee (ILSAC).

Note: Do not use more than 1.1 qt (1 L) of the alternative engine oil between scheduled service intervals.

Using oil and fluids that do not meet the defined specification and viscosity grade may lead to:

Component damage which may not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.

Longer engine cranking periods.

Increased emission levels.

Reduced engine performance.

Reduced fuel economy.

Reduced brake performance.

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Do not use supplemental engine oil additives because they are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that may not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.

Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates

To improve engine cold start performance, we recommend that you use the following alternative engine oil where the ambient temperature reaches -22°F (-30°C) or below.

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