Maintenance and Service Guide

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Summary of content (34 pages)

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File:18rcbkbc.ex Update:Wed Oct 9 10:02:55 1996 Table of Contents Maintenance Schedule and Record ............ 3 General Maintenance Information ............ 3 Maintenance: An investment ................... 3 No Cost PCV Valve Replacement (Excluding 3.8L engines) ...................... 4 What Maintenance Schedule Do You Follow? .............................................. 5 Normal Schedule ............................................ 6 Severe Duty Schedule .................................
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File:18rcbkbc.ex Update:Wed Oct 9 10:02:55 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:18rcbkbc.ex Update:Wed Oct 9 10:02:55 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:18rcbkbc.ex Update:Wed Oct 9 10:02:55 1996 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)04/96] *[BK01251( ALL)05/96] ❑ Towing a trailer.
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File:18rcbkbc.ex Update:Wed Oct 9 10:02:55 1996 Normal Schedule *[BK01501( ALL)09/95] 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)05/96] 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:18rcbkbc.ex Update:Wed Oct 9 10:02:55 1996 *[BK03001( ALL)01/95] *[BK03101( ALL)11/95] 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)11/95] *[BK03450( ALL)07/95] ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; *[BK03601( BCGV)05/96] *[BK03701( ALL)01/95] ❑ Lubricate steering linkage. ❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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File:18rcbkbc.ex Update:Wed Oct 9 10:02:55 1996 *[BK04101( ALL)01/95] *[BK04201( ALL)11/95] *[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)11/95] *[BK05101( ALL)01/95] *[BK05307( ALL)07/95] ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Replace air cleaner filter.
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File:18rcbkbc.ex Update:Wed Oct 9 10:02:55 1996 *[BK06901( ALL)01/95] *[BK07001( ALL)11/95] 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)11/95] *[BK07350( ALL)07/95] ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; *[BK07405( BCGV)05/96] *[BK07501( ALL)01/95] ❑ Lubricate steering linkage. ❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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File:18rcbkbc.ex Update:Wed Oct 9 10:02:55 1996 *[BK07901( ALL)01/95] *[BK08001( ALL)11/95] *[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)06/95] *[BK08401( ALL)11/95] 60,000 MILES (96,000 Kilometers) *[BK09203( ALL)07/95] ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s). (3.8L only) ❑ Replace air cleaner filter.
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File:18rcbkbc.ex Update:Wed Oct 9 10:02:55 1996 *[BK10101( ALL)01/95] *[BK10201( ALL)11/95] *[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)11/95] 70,000 MILES (112,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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File:18rcbkbc.ex Update:Wed Oct 9 10:02:55 1996 *[BK11201( ALL)01/95] *[BK11301( ALL)11/95] *[BK11350( ALL)03/95] 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)11/95] *[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:18rcbkbc.ex Update:Wed Oct 9 10:02:55 1996 *[BK13005( ALL)07/95] *[BK13301( BCGV)05/96] ❑ Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) ❑ Lubricate steering linkage. [BK13500( ALL)04/93] four pica chart:0060627-A *[BK14001( ALL)01/95] *[BK14101( ALL)11/95] *[BK14301( ALL)01/95] 95,000 MILES (152,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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File:18rcbkbc.ex Update:Wed Oct 9 10:02:55 1996 *[BK14701( ALL)01/95] *[BK14801( ALL)11/95] *[BK14850( ALL)07/95] ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; *[BK14905( BCGV)05/96] *[BK14951( ALL)01/95] ❑ Lubricate steering linkage. ❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 105,000 MILES (168,000 Kilometers) and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months.
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File:18rcbkbc.ex Update:Wed Oct 9 10:02:55 1996 *[BK15701( ALL)01/95] *[BK15801( ALL)11/95] *[BK16101( BCGV)03/96] *[BK16201( ALL)01/95] 120,000 MILES (192,000 Kilometers) *[BK16650( ALL)07/95] ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s). ❑ Replace air cleaner filter. ❑ Replace PCV valve — 4.6L engines only.
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File:18rcbkbc.ex Update:Wed Oct 9 10:02:55 1996 Severe Duty Schedule *[BK18101( ALL)09/95] 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:18rcbkbc.ex Update:Wed Oct 9 10:02:55 1996 *[BK19201( ALL)01/95] *[BK19301( ALL)11/95] [BK19326( ALL)05/96] 3,000 MILES (5,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant. [BK19350( ALL)04/93] four pica chart:0060627-A *[BK19401( ALL)01/95] *[BK19501( ALL)11/95] [BK19605( ALL)05/96] *[BK19701( ALL)01/95] 6,000 MILES (10,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant. ❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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File:18rcbkbc.ex Update:Wed Oct 9 10:02:55 1996 *[BK20301( ALL)01/95] *[BK20401( ALL)11/95] *[BK20403( ALL)06/95] *[BK20405( BCGV)05/96] [BK20408( ALL)05/96] *[BK20501( ALL)01/95] 15,000 MILES (25,000 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. ❑ Lubricate steering linkage. ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant. ❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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File:18rcbkbc.ex Update:Wed Oct 9 10:02:55 1996 *[BK21101( ALL)01/95] *[BK21201( ALL)11/95] [BK21302( ALL)05/96] *[BK21401( ALL)01/95] 24,000 MILES (40,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant. ❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. [BK21450( ALL)04/93] four pica chart:0060627-A *[BK21501( ALL)01/95] *[BK21601( ALL)11/95] [BK21626( ALL)05/96] 27,000 MILES (45,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant.
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File:18rcbkbc.ex Update:Wed Oct 9 10:02:55 1996 *[BK23601( ALL)01/95] [BK23702( ALL)11/95] * [BK23751( ALL)05/96] [BK23802( ALL)01/95] * [BK23850( ALL)04/93] 33,000 MILES (55,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant. ❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. four pica chart:0060627-A *[BK23901( ALL)01/95] [BK24002( ALL)11/95] * [BK24103( ALL)05/96] 36,000 MILES (60,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant.
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File:18rcbkbc.ex Update:Wed Oct 9 10:02:55 1996 *[BK24801( ALL)01/95] *[BK24901( ALL)11/95] *[BK24903( ALL)06/95] *[BK24905( BCGV)05/96] [BK24907( ALL)05/96] 45,000 MILES (75,000 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. ❑ Lubricate steering linkage. ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant.
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File:18rcbkbc.ex Update:Wed Oct 9 10:02:55 1996 *[BK25601( ALL)01/95] *[BK25701( ALL)11/95] [BK25802( ALL)05/96] 54,000 MILES (90,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant. [BK25850( ALL)04/93] four pica chart:0060627-A *[BK25901( ALL)01/95] *[BK26001( ALL)11/95] [BK26026( ALL)05/96] 57,000 MILES (95,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant.
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File:18rcbkbc.ex Update:Wed Oct 9 10:02:55 1996 *[BK27502( BCGV)05/96] *[BK28001( ALL)01/95] ❑ Lubricate steering linkage. ❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. [BK28050( ALL)04/93] four pica chart:0060627-A *[BK28101( ALL)01/95] *[BK28201( ALL)11/95] [BK28211( ALL)05/96] *[BK28235( ALL)05/96] 63,000 MILES (105,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant. ❑ Change automatic transmission fluid.
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File:18rcbkbc.ex Update:Wed Oct 9 10:02:55 1996 *[BK28901( ALL)01/95] *[BK29001( ALL)11/95] [BK29102( ALL)05/96] 72,000 MILES (120,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant. [BK29150( ALL)04/93] four pica chart:0060627-A *[BK29201( ALL)01/95] *[BK29301( ALL)11/95] *[BK29302( ALL)06/95] [BK29303( ALL)05/96] *[BK29306( BCGV)05/96] 75,000 MILES (125,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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File:18rcbkbc.ex Update:Wed Oct 9 10:02:55 1996 *[BK29801( ALL)01/95] *[BK29901( ALL)11/95] [BK29926( ALL)05/96] 81,000 MILES (135,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant. [BK29950( ALL)04/93] four pica chart:0060627-A *[BK30001( ALL)01/95] *[BK30101( ALL)11/95] [BK30202( ALL)05/96] *[BK30225( ALL)05/96] 84,000 MILES (140,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant. ❑ Change automatic transmission fluid.
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File:18rcbkbc.ex Update:Wed Oct 9 10:02:55 1996 *[BK31550( ALL)06/95] ❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; [BK31602( ALL)05/96] ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant. ❑ Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). ❑ Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) ❑ Lubricate steering linkage. *[BK31901( ALL)01/95] *[BK31905( ALL)07/95] *[BK32301( BCGV)05/96] and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months.
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File:18rcbkbc.ex Update:Wed Oct 9 10:02:55 1996 *[BK33201( ALL)01/95] *[BK33301( ALL)11/95] [BK33320(MBC )09/96] *[BK33325( ALL)05/96] 99,000 MILES (165,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Replace PCV valve — 3.8L engines only. ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant. [BK33350( ALL)05/96] four pica chart:0060627-A *[BK33401( ALL)01/95] *[BK33501( ALL)11/95] [BK33602( ALL)05/96] 102,000 MILES (170,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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File:18rcbkbc.ex Update:Wed Oct 9 10:02:55 1996 *[BK33901( ALL)01/95] *[BK33905( BCGV)05/96] ❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. ❑ Lubricate steering linkage. [BK33950( ALL)05/96] four pica chart:0060627-A *[BK34001( ALL)01/95] *[BK34101( ALL)11/95] *[BK34150( ALL)05/95] ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Change engine coolant every 30,000 miles [BK34202( ALL)05/96] ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant. 108,000 MILES (180,000 Kilometers) (50,000 km) or 36 months.
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File:18rcbkbc.ex Update:Wed Oct 9 10:02:55 1996 *[BK34501( ALL)01/95] *[BK34601( ALL)11/95] [BK34702( ALL)05/96] *[BK34801( ALL)01/95] 114,000 MILES (190,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant. ❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. [BK34850( ALL)03/94] four pica chart:0060627-A *[BK34901( ALL)01/95] *[BK35001( ALL)11/95] [BK35026( ALL)05/96] 117,000 MILES (195,000 Kilometers) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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File:18rcbkbc.ex Update:Wed Oct 9 10:02:55 1996 *[BK36301( ALL)01/95] *[BK36305( ALL)07/95] *[BK36701( BCGV)05/96] ❑ Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). ❑ Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) ❑ Lubricate steering linkage. [BK37150( ALL)03/94] four pica chart:0060627-A *[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.
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File:18rcbkbc.ex Update:Wed Oct 9 10:02:55 1996 Owner Maintenance Checks *[BK40101( 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. *[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:18rcbkbc.ex Update:Wed Oct 9 10:02:55 1996 *[BK41301( ALL)01/95] ❑ When stopping, listen and check for strange *[BK41401( ALL)06/95] ❑ If any slipping or changes in the operation of *[BK41501( ALL)06/95] ❑ 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:18rcbkbc.ex Update:Wed Oct 9 10:02:55 1996 *[BK42301( ALL)01/95] At least twice a year: (i.e., every Spring and Fall) *[BK42401( ALL)01/95] ❑ Check radiator, heater and air-conditioning *[BK42450( ALL)04/96] *[BK42501( ALL)06/95] ❑ Check the power steering fluid level.
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File:18rcbkbc.ex Update:Wed Oct 9 10:02:55 1996 *[BK43101( ALL)01/95] *[BK43150( ALL)01/95] ❑ Check engine cooling system, hoses and *[BK43201( BCGV)01/95] ❑ Lubricate all hinges, checks, latches and all *[BK43301( ALL)01/95] *[BK43401( ALL)01/95] *[BK43501( ALL)01/95] ❑ Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. ❑ Clean the body water drain holes. ❑ Check the air conditioning system before the *[BK43701( ALL)01/95] *[BK43801( ALL)01/95] *[BK43901( ALL)01/95] ❑ Check the brake fluid level.