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FIND YOUR WAY Today’s vehicles are more sophisticated than ever and need to be properly maintained to help ensure they operate at the highest level. Additional Information Available on the Web To learn more about the importance of routine and dealer performed maintenance on your vehicle, please visit the Ford Customer Service website. You’ll also find important warranty information, customer assistance, technical expertise, frequently asked questions and much more. The website location is: www.
FIND YOUR WAY General Owner’s Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 General Maintenance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–5 Owner Checks and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 General Owner’s Information Keep It Genuine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–11 Keep It Genuine Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Get the most from your vehicle with routine maintenance. Routine maintenance is the best way to help ensure you get the performance, dependability, long life and resale value you expect from your vehicle. This is exactly why we’ve put together the Scheduled Maintenance Guide; basically, it outlines what service your vehicle may require and when.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION It’s important to follow the maintenance schedule that most closely mirrors your driving habits and the conditions under which you drive. For this reason, the Scheduled Maintenance Guide is divided into two basic maintenance schedules: the ‘‘Normal Schedule’’ (further segmented into ‘‘Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs’’ and ‘‘Cars & Minivans’’) and ‘‘Special Operating Conditions.’’ Determining which maintenance schedule is right for you is easy.
OWNER CHECKS AND SERVICES It is recommended that the following basic maintenance checks and inspections be performed at the designated time intervals. See your “Owner’s Guide” for more information. Check Every Month for All Vehicles: ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Check Check Check Check function of all interior and exterior lights. tires for wear and proper air pressure, including spare. engine oil fluid level. windshield washer fluid level.
KEEP IT GENUINE When planning your maintenance services, consider your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for all your vehicle’s needs. Get the most from your service and maintenance visits. Convenience To make your service visit even more convenient, in many cases, you’ll find extended evening hours and Saturday hours.
KEEP IT GENUINE When parts on your vehicle need replacing, you should not settle for anything that does not meet Ford Motor Company’s specifications. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meet these specifications. You can find them at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership. Look for the following brands as one way to ensure the parts you are putting on your vehicle meet the maintenance requirements.
KEEP IT GENUINE Tires Tire maintenance and replacement selection when necessary are critical to your vehicle’s performance and helps keep you and your passengers safe. Make sure all tires and wheels are of the same size, type, tread design, brand and load-carrying capacity, because they can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle. When you need to replace your tires, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for name-brand tires and people who know your vehicle.
KEEP IT GENUINE Brakes Technicians at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer can install the right brake parts for your vehicle. Ford Original Equipment and Motorcraft replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors and drums meet the stringent standards of Ford Motor Company engineers. In addition, all Ford Original Equipment replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors and drums are vehicle tested for durability and noise suppression while being Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) compliant.
KEEP IT GENUINE COLLISION An accident is an upsetting experience and collision repair is often complicated and confusing. Here are a few pointers to help you better understand the collision repair process and make sure your vehicle is properly repaired with the right parts. A properly repaired vehicle can help a vehicle retain its value. Your rights as a consumer The collision shop Many Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealerships offer collision repair services.
MULTI-POINT INSPECTION Ford recommended scheduled maintenance – In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important that you have the systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify any potential issue before there are any major problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection be performed at every scheduled maintenance interval as one way to ensure your vehicle keeps running great.
MULTI-POINT INSPECTION If you are at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for your vehicle maintenance, be sure to ask your expert technician about the multi-point vehicle inspection. It’s a comprehensive way to perform a thorough inspection of your vehicle. It is your receipt that gives you immediate feedback! You’ll know what’s been checked, what’s okay, as well as those things that may require future or immediate attention.
NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 5,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: P&A CODE: DATE: MILEAGE: 10,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life.
NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 20,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: P&A CODE: DATE: MILEAGE: 25,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life.
NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 30,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, halfshafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace engine air filter.
NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 40,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: P&A CODE: DATE: MILEAGE: 45,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick.
NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 50,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: P&A CODE: DATE: MILEAGE: 55,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life.
NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 60,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: P&A CODE: DATE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 19 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs ❑ lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise.
NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 65,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: P&A CODE: DATE: MILEAGE: 70,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life.
NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 80,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ DEALER AUTHORIZATION: optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: P&A CODE: DATE: MILEAGE: 85,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ DEALER AUTHORIZATION: optimal tire life.
NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 90,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace engine air filter.
NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 100,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life. ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s). ❑ Replace spark plugs. ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant (F450/550 and E 450). ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (see exceptions page 46 and record page 48). ❑ Replace PCV valve on all light trucks under 6,000 ❑ Gross Vehicle Weight (except 5.4L 3V engines).
NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 110,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: P&A CODE: DATE: MILEAGE: 115,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life.
NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 120,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: P&A CODE: DATE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 25 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs ❑ lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise.
NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 125,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: P&A CODE: DATE: MILEAGE: 130,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life.
NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 140,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: P&A CODE: DATE: MILEAGE: 145,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life.
NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 150,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. ❑ Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (see exceptions page 46 and record page 48). ❑ Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 5,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: P&A CODE: DATE: MILEAGE: 10,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: P&A CODE: DATE: MILEAGE: 15,000 miles ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ equipped with dipstick.
NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 20,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: P&A CODE: DATE: MILEAGE: 25,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life.
NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 30,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints.
NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 40,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: P&A CODE: DATE: MILEAGE: 45,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ equipped with dipstick.
NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 55,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: P&A CODE: DATE: MILEAGE: 60,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate.
NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 65,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: P&A CODE: DATE: MILEAGE: 70,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life.
NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 80,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: P&A CODE: DATE: MILEAGE: 85,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life.
NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 90,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints.
NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 100,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Replace spark plugs. Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (see exceptions page 46 and record page 48). Replace PCV valve (except 4.6L 3V engine). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: P&A CODE: DATE: MILEAGE: 105,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 115,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: P&A CODE: DATE: MILEAGE: 120,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise.
NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 125,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: P&A CODE: DATE: MILEAGE: 130,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life.
NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 140,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: P&A CODE: DATE: MILEAGE: 145,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life.
NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 150,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. ❑ Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (see exceptions page 46 and record page 48). ❑ Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in one of the more demanding “Special Operating Conditions” listed below, you will need to have some items maintained more frequently. If you only occasionally operate your vehicle under these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For specific recommendations, see your dealership service advisor or qualified service professional.
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid Check air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required (Focus only) Every 50,000 miles Change rear axle lubricant (E450 and F450/550 only) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid As required Replace engine air filter As required Repl
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Special Operating Conditions Log DEALER VALIDATION: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Special Operating Conditions Log DEALER VALIDATION: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: P&
EXCEPTIONS In addition, there are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule. They are listed below: Maximim Oil Change Interval ❑ Normal Schedule: 5,000 miles or 6 months, whichever occurs first. ❑ Special Operating Conditions: 3,000 miles, 3 months, or 200 hours of engine operation, whichever occurs first see appropriate schedule on pages 42-43.
EXCEPTIONS E450 and F450/550 Axle Maintenance ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant every 100,000 miles under normal driving conditions on all E450 and F450/550 applications. For E450 and F450/550 vehicles operated at or near maximum Gross Vehicle Weights, the rear axle lubricant should be replaced every 50,000 miles. In addition, this 50,000 mile schedule should be observed when the vehicles are operated under the Special Operating Conditions, where noted, on pages 42-43.
PREMIUM GOLD COOLANT CHANGE RECORD Current mileage goes here => Add 50,000 miles to the current miles + 50,000 Next change due at this mileage => Or Today’s date goes here => Add 3 years + 00 / 00 / 03 Date of next change => whichever comes first Dealer Stamp Current mileage goes here => Add 50,000 miles to the current miles + 50,000 Next change due at this mileage => Or Today’s date goes here => Add 3 years + 00 / 00 / 03 Date of next change => whichever comes first Dealer Stamp Current mileage goes he