Maintenance and Service Guide

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General Information

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File:18cdbko.ex Update:Thu Sep 12 11:12:25 1996 Table of Contents General Maintenance Information ............ 3 Maintenance: An investment ................... 3 No Cost PCV Valve Replacement .......... 4 What Maintenance Schedule Do You Follow? ............................................................. 5 Normal Schedule ........................................... 6 Severe Duty Schedule ................................ 15 Owner Maintenance Checks ..................... 29 Owner Maintenance Checks .......
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File:18cdbko.ex Update:Thu Sep 12 11:12:25 1996 Maintenance Schedule and Record *[BK00125(ALL)03/93] quarter page art:0060553-B *[BK00200(ALL)01/95] *[BK00300(ALL)01/95] General Maintenance Information The required Scheduled Maintenance Services listed in this booklet are considered essential to the proper operation, safety and performance of your Ford Motor Company vehicle. We recommend that you also perform the Owner Maintenance Checks listed.
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File:18cdbko.ex Update:Thu Sep 12 11:12:25 1996 *[BK00601(ALL)01/95] To assure the durability of your vehicle and its emission control systems, it is necessary that scheduled maintenance be performed at the designated intervals. *[BK00701(ALL)01/96] Ford strongly recommends the use of genuine Ford replacement parts.
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File:18cdbko.ex Update:Thu Sep 12 11:12:25 1996 What Maintenance Schedule Do You Follow? *[BK01500(ALL)02/95] *[BK01600(ALL)01/95] Normal Schedule Follow the Normal Schedule for most normal everyday driving conditions. *[BK01700(ALL)01/95] Severe Duty Schedule *[BK01800(ALL)01/95] Follow the Severe Duty Schedule if your driving habits FREQUENTLY include one or more of the following conditions: [BK01850(ALL)04/96] ❑ Extensive idling. ❑ Towing a trailer. ❑ Driving in severe dust.
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File:18cdbko.ex Update:Thu Sep 12 11:12:25 1996 Normal Schedule *[BK02301(ALL)09/95] NOTE: Items for Emission Control Service are shown in this type and style. *[BK02401(ALL)01/95] For items marked with a number in parentheses such as (1), see footnote at the end of this section.
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File:18cdbko.ex Update:Thu Sep 12 11:12:25 1996 *[BK03601(ALL)01/95] *[BK03701(ALL)11/95] *[BK03751(ALL)07/95] *[BK03801(ALL)01/95] *[BK03850(ALL)04/93] 15,000 MILES (24,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. ❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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File:18cdbko.ex Update:Thu Sep 12 11:12:25 1996 *[BK04501(ALL)01/95] *[BK04601(ALL)11/95] *[BK04901(ALL)01/95] *[BK05126(ALL)07/95] *[BK05201(ALL)01/95] *[BK05501(ALL)07/95] *[BK05650(ALL)04/93] 30,000 MILES (48,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Replace air cleaner filter. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. ❑ Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). ❑ Inspect front and rear brakes.
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File:18cdbko.ex Update:Thu Sep 12 11:12:25 1996 *[BK06201(ALL)01/95] *[BK06301(ALL)11/95] *[BK06351(ALL)07/95] *[BK06410(ALL)01/95] *[BK06450(ALL)04/93] 45,000 MILES (72,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. ❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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File:18cdbko.ex Update:Thu Sep 12 11:12:25 1996 *[BK07001(ALL)06/95] *[BK07101(ALL)11/95] [BK07200(ALL)05/94] *[BK07301(ALL)03/96] *[BK07401(ALL)01/95] *[BK07500(ALL)10/95] *[BK07826(ALL)07/95] *[BK07851(ALL)10/94] *[BK07901(ALL)01/95] *[BK08201(ALL)07/95] *[BK08350(ALL)04/93] 60,000 MILES (96,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Replace spark plugs (2.0L only). ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s). ❑ Replace air cleaner filter. ❑ Replace PCV valve.
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File:18cdbko.ex Update:Thu Sep 12 11:12:25 1996 *[BK08701(ALL)01/95] *[BK08801(ALL)11/95] *[BK08825(ALL)07/95] *[BK08850(ALL)04/93] 70,000 MILES (112,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) four pica chart:0060627-A *[BK08901(ALL)01/95] *[BK09001(ALL)11/95] *[BK09051(ALL)07/95] *[BK09201(ALL)01/95] *[BK09250(ALL)04/93] 75,000 MILES (120,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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File:18cdbko.ex Update:Thu Sep 12 11:12:25 1996 *[BK09501(ALL)01/95] *[BK09601(ALL)11/95] *[BK09701(ALL)01/95] *[BK09750(ALL)04/93] 85,000 MILES (136,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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File:18cdbko.ex Update:Thu Sep 12 11:12:25 1996 *[BK11501(ALL)10/95] *[BK11601(ALL)11/95] [BK11625(ALL)05/94] *[BK11635(ALL)10/94] *[BK11640(ALL)07/95] *[BK11650(ALL)04/93] 100,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Replace spark plugs (2.5L only). ❑ Replace passenger compartment air filter. ❑ Inspect front and rear brakes.
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File:18cdbko.ex Update:Thu Sep 12 11:12:25 1996 *[BK12301(ALL)01/95] *[BK12401(ALL)11/95] *[BK12501(ALL)01/95] *[BK12550(ALL)04/93] 115,000 MILES (184,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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File:18cdbko.ex Update:Thu Sep 12 11:12:25 1996 Severe Duty Schedule *[BK15201(ALL)09/95] NOTE: Items for Emission Control Service are shown in this type and style. *[BK15301(ALL)01/95] For items marked with a number in parentheses such as (1), see footnote at the end of this section. *[BK15401(ALL)05/93] NOTE: The Severe Duty Schedule provides maintenance intervals for replacing your air cleaner filter if you drive in severe dust conditions.
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File:18cdbko.ex Update:Thu Sep 12 11:12:25 1996 *[BK16301(ALL)01/95] *[BK16402(ALL)11/95] *[BK16501(ALL)01/95] *[BK16550(ALL)04/93] 6,000 MILES (10,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. four pica chart:0060627-A *[BK16601(ALL)01/95] *[BK16702(ALL)11/95] *[BK16725(ALL)07/95] *[BK16750(ALL)04/93] 9,000 MILES (15,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect front and rear brakes.
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File:18cdbko.ex Update:Thu Sep 12 11:12:25 1996 *[BK17301(ALL)01/95] *[BK17401(ALL)11/95] *[BK17425(ALL)10/94] *[BK17440(ALL)07/95] *[BK17450(ALL)04/93] 18,000 MILES (30,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Replace passenger compartment air filter. ❑ Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) four pica chart:0060627-A *[BK17502(ALL)01/95] *[BK17601(ALL)11/95] *[BK17650(ALL)04/93] 21,000 MILES (35,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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File:18cdbko.ex Update:Thu Sep 12 11:12:25 1996 *[BK18301(ALL)01/95] *[BK18401(ALL)11/95] *[BK18701(ALL)01/95] *[BK18950(ALL)06/95] *[BK18975(ALL)08/95] *[BK19101(ALL)01/95] *[BK19550(ALL)04/93] 30,000 MILES (50,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Replace air cleaner filter. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. ❑ Change automatic transaxle fluid. ❑ Inspect exhaust heat shield(s).
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File:18cdbko.ex Update:Thu Sep 12 11:12:25 1996 *[BK20101(ALL)01/95] *[BK20201(ALL)11/95] *[BK20250(ALL)04/93] 39,000 MILES (65,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. four pica chart:0060627-A *[BK20301(ALL)01/95] *[BK20401(ALL)11/95] *[BK20501(ALL)01/95] *[BK20550(ALL)04/93] 42,000 MILES (70,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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File:18cdbko.ex Update:Thu Sep 12 11:12:25 1996 *[BK20801(ALL)01/95] *[BK20901(ALL)11/95] *[BK21000(ALL)01/95] 48,000 MILES (80,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ 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.
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File:18cdbko.ex Update:Thu Sep 12 11:12:25 1996 *[BK21601(ALL)01/95] *[BK21701(ALL)11/95] *[BK21750(ALL)04/93] 57,000 MILES (95,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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File:18cdbko.ex Update:Thu Sep 12 11:12:25 1996 *[BK23401(ALL)01/95] *[BK23501(ALL)11/95] *[BK23540(ALL)07/95] *[BK23550(ALL)04/93] 63,000 MILES (105,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) four pica chart:0060627-A *[BK23601(ALL)01/95] *[BK23701(ALL)11/95] *[BK23750(ALL)04/93] 66,000 MILES (110,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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File:18cdbko.ex Update:Thu Sep 12 11:12:25 1996 *[BK24401(ALL)01/95] *[BK24501(ALL)11/95] *[BK24526(ALL)06/95] 75,000 MILES (125,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months.
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File:18cdbko.ex Update:Thu Sep 12 11:12:25 1996 *[BK25101(ALL)01/95] *[BK25201(ALL)11/95] *[BK25250(ALL)04/93] 84,000 MILES (140,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. four pica chart:0060627-A *[BK25301(ALL)01/95] *[BK25401(ALL)11/95] *[BK25501(ALL)01/95] *[BK25550(ALL)04/93] 87,000 MILES (145,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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File:18cdbko.ex Update:Thu Sep 12 11:12:25 1996 *[BK27001(ALL)01/95] *[BK27101(ALL)11/95] *[BK27150(ALL)04/93] 93,000 MILES (155,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. four pica chart:0060627-A *[BK27201(ALL)01/95] *[BK27301(ALL)11/95] *[BK27501(ALL)01/95] *[BK27550(ALL)04/93] 96,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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File:18cdbko.ex Update:Thu Sep 12 11:12:25 1996 *[BK28101(ALL)01/95] *[BK28201(ALL)11/95] *[BK28251(ALL)06/95] *[BK28301(ALL)01/95] *[BK28350(ALL)04/93] 105,000 MILES (175,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. ❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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File:18cdbko.ex Update:Thu Sep 12 11:12:25 1996 *[BK29001(ALL)01/95] *[BK29101(ALL)11/95] *[BK29201(ALL)01/95] *[BK29250(ALL)04/93] 114,000 MILES (190,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. four pica chart:0060627-A *[BK29301(ALL)01/95] *[BK29401(ALL)11/95] *[BK29425(ALL)07/95] *[BK29450(ALL)04/93] 117,000 MILES (195,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect front and rear brakes.
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File:18cdbko.ex Update:Thu Sep 12 11:12:25 1996 *[BK30400(ALL)08/95] *[BK30501(ALL)01/95] *[BK31050(ALL)04/93] ❑ Change automatic transaxle fluid. ❑ Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). four pica chart:0060627-A *[BK31301(ALL)01/95] (1) If your driving habits include continuous stop-and-go driving or driving in hilly areas, more frequent intervals may be required.
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File:18cdbko.ex Update:Thu Sep 12 11:12:25 1996 Owner Maintenance Checks [BK32051(ALL)02/95] Owner Maintenance Checks *[BK32101(ALL)09/95] The following lists are vehicle checks and inspections that should be performed by the owner or qualified service technician at the frequencies indicated to help ensure safe, dependable operation of your vehicle.
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File:18cdbko.ex Update:Thu Sep 12 11:12:25 1996 *[BK33301(ALL)01/95] ❑ When stopping, listen and check for strange *[BK33401(ALL)03/93] ❑ If any slipping or changes in the operation of *[BK33501(ALL)06/95] *[BK33601(ALL)04/93] *[BK33701(ALL)01/95] ❑ Check automatic transaxle P (PARK) function. ❑ Check parking brake. ❑ Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle *[BK33801(ALL)04/93] *[BK33901(ALL)01/95] *[BK34001(ALL)01/95] ❑ Check warning lights and gauges.
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File:18cdbko.ex Update:Thu Sep 12 11:12:25 1996 *[BK34801(ALL)01/95] *[BK34901(ALL)01/95] ❑ Check headlamp alignment. ❑ Check the lap-shoulder belts for wear and *[BK35001(ALL)01/95] *[BK35101(ALL)06/93] ❑ Check air pressure in spare tire. ❑ Inspect halfshaft dust boots. ❑ Check the power steering fluid. [BK35151(ALL)04/96] function.