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Which Maintenance Schedule is Right for You?

The normal maintenance schedule of 6 months or 10,000 km applies to those who operate their vehicle under typical, everyday driving conditions. The listed services should be performed at specified distance or time intervals. Items listed in "Special Operating Conditions" and "Additional Maintenance Requirements for Alternative Fuel Vehicles" are services that only the noted vehicles and situations require.

Special Operating Conditions

If you primarily operate your vehicle in any of the more demanding "Special Operating Conditions" listed below, perform oil and filter changes every 3 months or 5,000 KM and automatic transmission fluid and filter changes every 30 months or 50,000 km. If you only occasionally operate your vehicle in these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additional maintenance.

• You tow a trailer or use a camper or car-to- carrier.
• Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in stop and go traffic).
• You carry heavy loads.
• The vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial application.
• You operate in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads.
• You operate the vehicle off-road in water that is deeper than the hubs (1/2 wheel height) or in extremely muddy conditions. Affected components must be serviced daily.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a Vehicle Maintenance Monitor (VMM), change oil and filter when indicated by VMM, but do not go beyond 6 months.

These bundles apply to vehicles 1996 and newer. For vehicles 1995 and prior follow the Special Operating Condition Schedule (3 months / 5,000 km maintenance interval). [ Top ]

SERVICE 1

• Change engine oil
• Replace oil filter
• Multi-point inspection

SERVICE 2

• Change engine oil
• Replace oil filter
• Multi-point inspection
• Inspect tires for wear regularly and rotate every 10,000 km

SERVICE 3

• Change engine oil
• Replace oil filter
• Multi-point inspection
• Inspect tires for wear regularly and rotate every 10,000 km
• Replace cabin/pollen air filter (if equipped)
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses and parking brake system
• Lubricate hinges, latches, locks and weather-stripping
• Clean battery terminals
• Check and lubricate steering, suspension, ball joints, drive shaft U-joints and slip yoke (if serviceable)
• Inspect wheels for end play or noise
• Replace "green" engine coolant every 36 months or 60,000 km, whichever occurs first
• Replace "yellow" engine coolant at 60 months or 100,000 km (whichever occurs first), and then every 36 months or 60,000 km thereafter

SERVICE 4

• Change engine oil
• Replace oil filter and fuel filter
• Multi-point inspection
• Inspect tires for wear regularly and rotate every 10,000 km
• Replace engine air filter and engine crank case filter
• Automatic transmission/transaxle service*
• Inspect platinum spark plugs every 50,000 km†
• Replace non-platinum spark plugs every 50,000 km
• Replace platinum spark plugs every 100,000 km
• Replace PCV valve at 100,000 km intervals
• Replace rear axle lubricant every 250,000 km** [ Top ]

SERVICE DETAIL REFERENCE

ENGINE OIL AND FILTER SERVICE

• Includes recommended Motorcraft oil and filter

MULTI-POINT INSPECTION

• Check and top up fluid levels:
  • brake
  • clutch reservoir
  • coolant recovery reservoir
  • manual and automatic transmission
  • power steering
  • window washer
  • 4x4 transfer case
  • front drive axle
• Check tire air pressure and wear in all tires, including spare
• Check exhaust system for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material
• Check battery performance
• Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights
• Check radiator, coolers, heater and air conditioning hoses
• Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation
• Inspect accessory drive belts for proper tension, cracking, chunking
• Inspect air cleaner filter
• Inspect half shaft dust boots if equipped
• Check and lubricate steering, suspension, ball joints, drive shaft U-joints and slip yoke (if serviceable) [ Top ]

INSPECT TIRES FOR WEAR AND ROTATE

• Inspect tires for wear regularly and rotate every 10,000 km (City delivery vehicles and other unique applications may require more frequent tire rotation. See your dealership for more details.)

BRAKE INSPECTION

• Inspect caliper operation, connections, wheel cylinders, and self adjuster
• Clean and lubricate caliper slide rails if applicable

* AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE SERVICE

• Inspect and lubricate linkage and controls
• Replace pan gasket and filter, where applicable
• Change fluid
• If your vehicle is equipped with one of the following transmissions or if you operate your vehicle in any of the "Special Operating Conditions", regardless of the type of the transmission, the transmission service is required every 50,000 km. Otherwise the transmission service is required at 250,000 km. Transmission requiring service every 50,000 km:
  • AX4N, AX4S, 4F50N, (Taurus/Sable, Windstar, Continental), 4F27E (Focus), 4R100 (E/F Series, Expedition, EXcursion, Navigator, Blackwood), A4LD (Aerostar), 4R70W - 1996-2001. (Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, E/F Series, Expedition, Navigator, Mustang, Thunderbird/Cougar RWD (1996-1997), Explorer (5.0L), Mark VIII, Town Car), 4EAT (1996-1997 Prove 2.5L). Special Operating Conditions (All transmissions). See your dealer for additional information and recommendations. [ Top ]

** REAR AXLE AND POWER TAKE-OFF MAINTENANCE

• Change fluid if service is required or the axle assembly has been submerged in water.

† INSPECT SPARK PLUGS

• Inspect platinum spark plugs every 50,000 km on all 2000 and prior 1.9 L SPI, 2.0 L SPI, 2.3 L, 2.5 L, 3.0 L 2V, 3.8 L, 4.0 L, 4.2 L, 4.9 L, 5.0 L, 5.8 L & 7.5 L

ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION

ASPIRE

• Check idle speed every 50,000 km
• Inspect ignition timing 100,000 km
• Replace cam shaft belt 100,000 km

FOCUS, ZX2, CONTOUR, MYSTIQUE, COUGAR (2.0 L), ESCORT, RANGER (2.3 L & 2.5 L), ESCAPE (2.0 L)

• Replace cam shaft belt every 200,000 km

ESCORT, ZX2

• Check idle speed every 50,000 km
• Replace cam shaft belt 100,000 km

PROBE (2.0 L & 2.5 L)

• Check idle speed every 50,000 km
• Replace cam shaft belt 100,000 km

COUGAR

• Replace "orange" coolant every 250,000 km

TAURUS SHO / VILLAGER

• Check battery electrolyte level every 40,000 km
• Replace cam shaft belt and adjust valve clearance every 160,000 km

LINCOLN LS

• Change manual transmission fluid every 100,000 km

E & F SERIES, EXPEDITION, NAVIGATOR, EXPLORER, RANGER, EXCURSION, EXPLORER SPORT TRAC

• Inspect / adjust 4x2 wheel bearings for end play every 50,000 km if serviceable
• Lubricate 4 x 2 wheel bearing every 100,000 km if serviceable
• Replace manual transmission fluid every 100,000 km
• Replace fuel filter every 20,000 km
• Replace climate-controlled seat filters every 50,000 km (Navigator if equipped) [ Top ]

4 X 4 VEHICLES

• Lubricate transfer case shift lever pivot bolt and control rod connecting pins every 20,000 km
• Replace transfer case fluid every 100,000 km
• Lubricate front axle RH axle shaft slip yoke every 50,000 km
• Inspect and lubricate spindle needle bearings every 50,000 km (if serviceable)
• Inspect and lubricate hub locks every 50,000 km if serviceable
• Replace front axle lubricant every 250,000 km

SUPER DUTY, F-SUPER DUTY

• Inspect parking brake fluid level every 20,000 km
• Replace rear axle lubricant every 50,000 km (F-450, F-550)
• Replace manual transmission fluid every 100,000 km
• Replace fuel filter every 20,000 km
• Retorque dual rear wheels after 160km or service, then 800km later; repeat sequence after any real wheel removal or tire rotation
• Check spring U-bolt torque every, 5,000 km

OFF-ROAD USE (EVERY 5,000 KM)

• Inspect and lubricate hub locks
• Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission, transfer case and clutch linkages
• Check spring U-bolt torque
• Inspect the differential vent hose
• Check axle fluid for water contamination and change fluid if necessary
• Repack front wheel bearings and hubs where serviceable
• Lubricate spindle needle bearings (4x4)
• Brake inspection
• Thoroughly clean underbody as required [ Top ]

DIESEL ENGINE (ALSO REFER TO OWNER'S GUIDE)

• Add FW16 Coolant Conditioner, if equipped with "green" coolant, every 12 months or 20,000 km (whichever occurs first)
• Check air filter minder every 5,000 km; replace air filter as required
• Replace fuel filter every 20,000 km
• Drain water from fuel filter reservoir every fuel fill-up
• Inspect air filter daily in dusty conditions and replace if necessary

MOTORHOME / RECREATIONAL / AMBULANCE

• Replace brake fluid every two years
• Change transmission fluid and filter every 50,000 km

ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES (NATURAL GAS VEHICJLES [NGV], PROPANE)

• For NGV and propane vehicles , drain coalescer and replace O-ring seal and fuel filter every 50,000 km
• Inspect NGV fuel tank every 3 years from the date of tank manufacture, at Ford approved gaseous fuel dealers
• Inspect propane fuel tank every 5 years from the vehicle build date, at Ford approved gaseous fuel dealers
• Replace NGV tanks every 15 years from the date of tank manufacture

NOTE:

• Varied driving habits, dust and road conditions may require more frequent replacement of wear components than the time/distance intervals shown in this publication.
• If you are using your Ford vehicle in a stationary manner while the engine is running for long periods (i.e. doot-to-door delivery, taxi, police, power/utility, power take-off (PTO use), change your oil and filter every 5,000 km or every 200 engine hours. It will be necessary to approximate idle time on vehicles not equipped with hourmeters.
• The required maintenance services listed are subject to change without notice. [ Top ]

The required Scheduled Maintenance Services listed in this guide are essential to the proper operation, safety and performance of your Ford Motor Company vehicle.

Your Scheduled Maintenance Validation Record should be date stamped by dealership service personnel to validate each maintenance service as it is completed.

It is your responsibility to make sure that all the scheduled maintenance is performed and that the materials used meet ford engineering specifications. Failure to perform scheduled maintenance as specified by the Ford Motor Company will invalidate warranty coverage on parts affected by the lack of maintenance.