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General Information: (BK00050 (ALL) 05/95)
General Information: (BK00050 (ALL) 05/95)
General Information: (BK00050 (ALL) 05/95)
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General Maintenance Information ............ 3 What Maintenance Schedule Do You Follow? ............................................................. 6 Normal Schedule ........................................... 7 Severe Duty Schedule ................................ 16 Owner Maintenance Checks ..................... 29
Maintenance: An investment
An investment which will pay dividends in the form of improved reliability, durability, and resale value. To assure the durability of your vehicle and its emission control systems, it is necessary that scheduled maintenance be performed at the designated intervals. Ford strongly recommends the use of genuine Ford replacement parts. If other than Ford or Motorcraft parts or Ford authorized remanufactured parts are used for maintenance replacements or for the service of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability. It is the owners responsibility to determine the equivalency of such parts. Please consult your warranty booklet for complete warranty information.
u Towing a trailer. u Operating in severe dust conditions. u Extensive idling, such as police, taxi or
door-to-door delivery service.
Normal Schedule
NOTE: Items for Emission Control Service are shown in this type and style. For items marked with a number in parentheses such as (1), see footnote at the end of this section.
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)
Normal Schedule 7
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months.
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months.
8 Normal Schedule
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)
Normal Schedule 9
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change engine coolant initially at 50,000 miles
(80,000 km) or 48 months. Thereafter, change engine coolant every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 36 months.
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace PCV valve (3.0L Only). (2) u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months.
u Inspect exhaust heat shields. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
10 Normal Schedule
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months.
Normal Schedule 11
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change engine coolant every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km) or 36 months.
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months.
u Inspect exhaust heat shields. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
12 Normal Schedule
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change spark plugs. u Replace PCV valve (3.8L Only). (4)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months.
Normal Schedule 13
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change engine coolant every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km) or 36 months.
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace PCV valve (3.0L Only). u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months.
14 Normal Schedule
u Change automatic transaxle fluid. u Inspect exhaust heat shields. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
(1) If your driving habits include continuous stop-and-go driving or driving in hilly areas, more frequent intervals may be required. (2) At 60,000 miles (96,000 km) your dealer will replace the PCV valve at no cost except on Canada and California vehicles. (3) Wheel lug nuts must be retightened to proper torque specifications at 500 miles/800 km of new vehicle operation. Proper torque specifications are provided in your Owner Guide. Also retighten to proper torque specification at 500 miles/800 km after (1) any wheel change or (2) any other time the wheel lug nuts have been loosened. (4) At 100,000 miles (160,000 km) your dealer will replace the PCV valve at no cost except on Canada and California vehicles.
Normal Schedule 15
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months.
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change automatic transaxle fluid with no
filter change.
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months.
u Inspect exhaust heat shields. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3) u Change automatic transaxle fluid with no
filter change.
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months.
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change engine coolant initially at 48,000 miles
(80,000 km) or 48 months. Thereafter, change engine coolant every 30,000 miles (50,000 km) or 36 months.
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace spark plugs. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace PCV valve (3.0L Only). (2) u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months.
u Inspect exhaust heat shields. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change automatic transaxle fluid with no
filter change.
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months.
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change engine coolant every 30,000 miles
(50,000 km) or 36 months.
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change automatic transaxle fluid with no
filter change.
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months.
u Inspect exhaust heat shields. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace PCV valve (3.8L Only). (4)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months.
u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3) u Change automatic transaxle fluid with no
filter change.
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change engine coolant every 30,000 miles
(50,000 km) or 36 months.
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace spark plugs. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace PCV valve (3.0L Only). u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months.
u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Inspect exhaust heat shields. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
(1) If your driving habits include continuous stop-and-go driving or driving in hilly areas, more frequent intervals may be required. (2) At 60,000 miles (96,000 km) your dealer will replace the PCV valve at no cost except on Canada and California vehicles. (3) Wheel lug nuts must be retightened to proper torque specifications at 500 miles/800 km of new vehicle operation. Proper torque specifications are provided in your Owner Guide. Also retighten to proper torque specification at 500 miles/800 km after (1) any wheel change or (2) any other time the wheel lug nuts have been loosened. (4) At 100,000 miles (160,000 km) your dealer will replace the PCV valve at no cost except on Canada and California vehicles.
u Check the engine oil level. u Check coolant level in coolant recovery bottle. u Check the windshield washer fluid level. u Look for low or under-inflated tires.
While Operating Your Vehicle:
u If any slipping or changes in the operation of u Check automatic transaxle P (Park) function. u Check parking brake. u Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle
(water dripping from the air conditioning system after use is normal). At Least Monthly:
u Check headlamp alignment. u Inspect halfshaft dust boots. u Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and
clamps.
u Check air pressure in spare tire. u Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug
nuts. At Least Once a Year:
u Clean body and door drain holes. u Lubricate door hinges and checks, and hood
hinges.
u Lubricate door and hood locks and latches. u Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. u Check the air conditioning system before the
warm weather season.
u Check the power steering fluid level. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle
linkage and controls.