Maintenance and Service Guide

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General Information

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File:rcbkc.ex Update:Fri Jun 16 12:37:43 1995 Table of Contents General Maintenance Information ............... 3 What Maintenance Schedule Do You Follow? ................................................................ 5 Normal Schedule............................................... 6 Severe Duty Schedule ................................... 16 Owner Maintenance Checks ........................
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File:rcbkc.ex Update:Fri Jun 16 12:37:43 1995 Maintenance Schedule and Record *[BK00125( ALL)03/93] quarter page art:0060553-B *[BK00200( ALL)01/95] *[BK00300( ALL)01/95] *[BK00350( 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:rcbkc.ex Update:Fri Jun 16 12:37:43 1995 *[BK00401( ALL)01/95] *[BK00501( ALL)01/95] Maintenance: An investment *[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)05/95] Ford strongly recommends the use of genuine Ford replacement parts.
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File:rcbkc.ex Update:Fri Jun 16 12:37:43 1995 What Maintenance Schedule Do You Follow? *[BK00951( ALL)02/95] *[BK01001( ALL)01/95] Normal Schedule Follow the Normal Schedule for most normal everyday driving conditions. *[BK01051( ALL)01/95] Severe Duty Schedule *[BK01101( ALL)01/95] Follow the Severe Duty Schedule if your driving habits FREQUENTLY include one or more of the following conditions: *[BK01151( ALL)01/95] *[BK01201( ALL)01/95] *[BK01251( ALL)01/95] ❑ Towing a trailer.
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File:rcbkc.ex Update:Fri Jun 16 12:37:43 1995 Normal Schedule *[BK01501( ALL)01/95] NOTE: Items for Emission Control Service are shown in this type and style. *[BK01601( ALL)01/95] For items marked with a number in parentheses such as (1), see footnote at the end of this section. *[BK01700( ALL)03/95] NOTE: Rear axle lube quantities must be replaced every 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or if the axle has been submerged in water.
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File:rcbkc.ex Update:Fri Jun 16 12:37:43 1995 *[BK03001( ALL)01/95] *[BK03101( ALL)01/95] 10,000 MILES (16,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. [BK03250( ALL)04/93] four pica chart:0060627-A *[BK03301( ALL)01/95] *[BK03401( ALL)01/95] *[BK03450( ALL)01/95] ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; *[BK03601( BCGV)01/95] *[BK03701( ALL)01/95] ❑ Lubricate steering linkage. ❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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File:rcbkc.ex Update:Fri Jun 16 12:37:43 1995 *[BK04101( ALL)01/95] *[BK04201( ALL)01/95] *[BK04401( ALL)01/95] 25,000 MILES (40,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. [BK04450( ALL)04/93] four pica chart:0060627-A *[BK04501( ALL)01/95] *[BK04601( ALL)01/95] *[BK05101( ALL)01/95] *[BK05307( ALL)01/95] ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Replace air cleaner filter.
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File:rcbkc.ex Update:Fri Jun 16 12:37:43 1995 *[BK06901( ALL)01/95] *[BK07001( ALL)01/95] 40,000 MILES (64,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. [BK07150( ALL)04/93] four pica chart:0060627-A *[BK07201( ALL)01/95] *[BK07301( ALL)01/95] *[BK07350( ALL)01/95] ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; *[BK07405( BCGV)01/95] *[BK07501( ALL)01/95] ❑ Lubricate steering linkage. ❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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File:rcbkc.ex Update:Fri Jun 16 12:37:43 1995 *[BK07901( ALL)01/95] *[BK08001( ALL)01/95] *[BK08201( ALL)01/95] 55,000 MILES (88,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. [BK08250( ALL)04/93] four pica chart:0060627-A *[BK08301( ALL)01/95] *[BK08401( ALL)01/95] *[BK08705( BCGV)05/95] *[BK08801( ALL)01/95] *[BK09050( ALL)05/95] *[BK09203( ALL)01/95] ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
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File:rcbkc.ex Update:Fri Jun 16 12:37:43 1995 *[BK10101( ALL)01/95] *[BK10201( ALL)01/95] *[BK10401( ALL)01/95] 65,000 MILES (104,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. [BK10450( ALL)04/93] four pica chart:0060627-A *[BK10501( ALL)01/95] *[BK10601( ALL)01/95] 70,000 MILES (112,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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File:rcbkc.ex Update:Fri Jun 16 12:37:43 1995 *[BK11201( ALL)01/95] *[BK11301( ALL)01/95] *[BK11350( ALL)02/95] 80,000 MILES (128,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Change engine coolant every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 36 months. [BK11450( ALL)04/93] four pica chart:0060627-A *[BK11501( ALL)01/95] *[BK11601( ALL)01/95] *[BK11801( ALL)01/95] 85,000 MILES (136,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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File:rcbkc.ex Update:Fri Jun 16 12:37:43 1995 *[BK11901( ALL)01/95] *[BK12001( ALL)01/95] *[BK12401( BCGV)05/95] *[BK12501( ALL)01/95] *[BK12803( ALL)01/95] ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s). ❑ Replace air cleaner filter. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; *[BK12950( ALL)01/95] *[BK13001( ALL)01/95] *[BK13005( ALL)05/95] *[BK13301( BCGV)01/95] ❑ Change automatic transmission fluid. ❑ Inspect exhaust heat shield(s).
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File:rcbkc.ex Update:Fri Jun 16 12:37:43 1995 *[BK14401( ALL)01/95] *[BK14501( ALL)01/95] *[BK14525( ALL)05/95] *[BK14560( ALL)03/95] 100,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Replace spark plugs. ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant. [BK14650( ALL)04/93] four pica chart:0060627-A *[BK14701( ALL)01/95] *[BK14801( ALL)01/95] *[BK14850( ALL)01/95] ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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File:rcbkc.ex Update:Fri Jun 16 12:37:43 1995 *[BK15301( ALL)01/95] *[BK15401( ALL)01/95] *[BK15601( ALL)01/95] 115,000 MILES (184,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. [BK15650( ALL)04/93] four pica chart:0060627-A *[BK15701( ALL)01/95] *[BK15801( ALL)01/95] *[BK16101( BCGV)05/95] *[BK16201( ALL)01/95] *[BK16405( ALL)05/95] *[BK16650( ALL)01/95] ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
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File:rcbkc.ex Update:Fri Jun 16 12:37:43 1995 Severe Duty Schedule *[BK18101( ALL)01/95] NOTE: Items for Emission Control Service are shown in this type and style. *[BK18201( ALL)01/95] For items marked with a number in parentheses such as (1), see footnote at the end of this section. *[BK18301( 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:rcbkc.ex Update:Fri Jun 16 12:37:43 1995 *[BK19201( ALL)01/95] *[BK19301( ALL)01/95] 3,000 MILES (5,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. [BK19350( ALL)04/93] four pica chart:0060627-A *[BK19401( ALL)01/95] *[BK19501( ALL)01/95] *[BK19701( ALL)01/95] 6,000 MILES (10,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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File:rcbkc.ex Update:Fri Jun 16 12:37:43 1995 *[BK20301( ALL)01/95] *[BK20401( ALL)01/95] *[BK20403( ALL)05/95] ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; *[BK20405( BCGV)01/95] *[BK20501( ALL)01/95] ❑ Lubricate steering linkage. ❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 15,000 MILES (25,000 Kilometers) and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months.
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File:rcbkc.ex Update:Fri Jun 16 12:37:43 1995 *[BK21101( ALL)01/95] *[BK21201( ALL)01/95] *[BK21401( ALL)01/95] 24,000 MILES (40,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. [BK21450( ALL)04/93] four pica chart:0060627-A *[BK21501( ALL)01/95] *[BK21601( ALL)01/95] 27,000 MILES (45,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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File:rcbkc.ex Update:Fri Jun 16 12:37:43 1995 *[BK23601( ALL)01/95] *[BK23702( ALL)01/95] *[BK23802( ALL)01/95] 33,000 MILES (55,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. [BK23850( ALL)04/93] four pica chart:0060627-A *[BK23901( ALL)01/95] *[BK24002( ALL)01/95] 36,000 MILES (60,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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File:rcbkc.ex Update:Fri Jun 16 12:37:43 1995 *[BK24801( ALL)01/95] *[BK24901( ALL)01/95] *[BK24903( ALL)05/95] ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; *[BK24905( BCGV)01/95] ❑ Lubricate steering linkage. 45,000 MILES (75,000 Kilometers) and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months.
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File:rcbkc.ex Update:Fri Jun 16 12:37:43 1995 *[BK25601( ALL)01/95] *[BK25701( ALL)01/95] 54,000 MILES (90,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. [BK25850( ALL)04/93] four pica chart:0060627-A *[BK25901( ALL)01/95] *[BK26001( ALL)01/95] 57,000 MILES (95,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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File:rcbkc.ex Update:Fri Jun 16 12:37:43 1995 *[BK28101( ALL)01/95] *[BK28201( ALL)01/95] *[BK28235( ALL)01/95] 63,000 MILES (105,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Change automatic transmission fluid. [BK28250( ALL)04/93] four pica chart:0060627-A *[BK28301( ALL)01/95] *[BK28401( ALL)01/95] 66,000 MILES (110,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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File:rcbkc.ex Update:Fri Jun 16 12:37:43 1995 *[BK29201( ALL)01/95] *[BK29301( ALL)01/95] *[BK29302( ALL)05/95] ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; *[BK29305( BCGV)01/95] ❑ Lubricate steering linkage. 75,000 MILES (125,000 Kilometers) and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months.
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File:rcbkc.ex Update:Fri Jun 16 12:37:43 1995 *[BK30001( ALL)01/95] *[BK30101( ALL)01/95] *[BK30225( ALL)01/95] 84,000 MILES (140,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Change automatic transmission fluid. [BK30250( ALL)04/93] four pica chart:0060627-A *[BK30301( ALL)01/95] *[BK30401( ALL)01/95] *[BK30501( ALL)01/95] 87,000 MILES (145,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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File:rcbkc.ex Update:Fri Jun 16 12:37:43 1995 *[BK32601( ALL)01/95] *[BK32701( ALL)01/95] 93,000 MILES (155,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. [BK32750( ALL)04/93] four pica chart:0060627-A *[BK32801( ALL)01/95] *[BK32901( ALL)01/95] *[BK33101( ALL)01/95] 96,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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File:rcbkc.ex Update:Fri Jun 16 12:37:43 1995 *[BK33701( ALL)01/95] *[BK33801( ALL)01/95] *[BK33825( ALL)05/95] ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; *[BK33850( ALL)01/95] *[BK33901( ALL)01/95] *[BK33905( BCGV)01/95] ❑ Change automatic transmission fluid. ❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. ❑ Lubricate steering linkage. 105,000 MILES (175,000 Kilometers) and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months.
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File:rcbkc.ex Update:Fri Jun 16 12:37:43 1995 *[BK34501( ALL)01/95] *[BK34601( ALL)01/95] *[BK34801( ALL)01/95] 114,000 MILES (190,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. [BK34850( ALL)03/94] four pica chart:0060627-A *[BK34901( ALL)01/95] *[BK35001( ALL)01/95] 117,000 MILES (195,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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File:rcbkc.ex Update:Fri Jun 16 12:37:43 1995 *[BK37301( 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. *[BK37400( ALL)05/95] (2) At 60,000 miles (96,000 km) your dealer will replace the PCV valve at no cost except on Canada and California vehicles.
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File:rcbkc.ex Update:Fri Jun 16 12:37:43 1995 Owner Maintenance Checks *[BK40101( ALL)01/95] 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. *[BK40201( ALL)01/95] Any adverse conditions should be brought to the attention of your dealer or qualified service technician for service advice as soon as possible.
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File:rcbkc.ex Update:Fri Jun 16 12:37:43 1995 *[BK41301( ALL)01/95] ❑ When stopping, listen and check for strange *[BK41401( ALL)01/95] ❑ If any slipping or changes in the operation of *[BK41501( ALL)01/95] ❑ Check automatic transmission P (Park) *[BK41601( ALL)04/93] *[BK41701( ALL)01/95] ❑ Check parking brake. ❑ Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle *[BK41801( ALL)04/93] *[BK41901( ALL)01/95] *[BK42001( ALL)01/95] ❑ Check warning lights and gauges.
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File:rcbkc.ex Update:Fri Jun 16 12:37:43 1995 *[BK42701( ALL)01/95] ❑ Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and *[BK42801( ALL)01/95] *[BK42901( ALL)01/95] ❑ Check headlamp alignment. ❑ Check the lap-shoulder belts for wear and *[BK43001( ALL)01/95] *[BK43101( ALL)01/95] *[BK43150( ALL)01/95] ❑ Check air pressure in spare tire.