Maintenance and Service Guide

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.

Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier

Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter

Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid

Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (F Super Duty)

Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid

As required Change manual transmission fluid

As required Inspect and lubricate U-joints

Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy

commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery

Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter

Lube front lower control arm and steering linkage ball

joints with zerk fittings, if equipped

Every 5,000 miles Inspect brake system

Check battery electrolyte level (Patrol Cars)

Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter

Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid

Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and

adjust bearings

Every 60,000 miles Replace spark plugs

Change transfer case fluid

As required Replace cabin air filter

Special Operating Conditions