Maintenance and Service Guide

Items Needing Special Attention
If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in any of the more
demanding ‘‘Special Operating Conditions’’ listed below, you will need to
have the following 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 Replace engine oil and filter
Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission 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 or patrol car
Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Replace engine oil and filter
Every 5,000 miles Inspect brake system
Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter
Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid
Every 60,000 miles Replace spark plugs
As required Replace cabin air filter
35
Special Operating Conditions
Special Operating Conditions