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ENGINE OIL AND FILTER SERVICE
MULTI-POINT INSPECTION
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brake |
power steering | |
clutch reservoir |
window washer | |
coolant recovery reservoir |
4X4 transfer case | |
manual and automatic transmission |
front drive axle |
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Check tire
air pressure and wear in all tires, including spare
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Check
exhaust system for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign
material
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Check
battery performance
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Check
operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard
warning lights
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Check
radiator and coolant condition, coolers, heater and air
conditioning hoses
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Check
windshield washer spray and wiper operation
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Inspect
accessory drive belts for proper tension, cracking and
chunking
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Inspect air
cleaner filter
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Inspect half
shaft dust boots (if equipped)
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Check and
lubricate steering, suspension, ball joints, drive shaft U
-joints and slip yoke (if serviceable)
INSPECT TIRES
FOR WEAR AND ROTATE
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Inspect tires
for wear regularly and rotate every 10,000 km (City delivery
vehicles and other unique applications may require more frequent
tire rotation. See your dealership for more details.)
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For externally mounted spare tire carrier check
for damage and air pressure, and
secure.
BRAKE INSPECTION/SERVICE
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Inspect caliper operation, connections, wheel
cylinders, and self adjuster
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Clean and lubricate caliper slide rails and
backing plates (if serviceable)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE SERVICE
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Inspect and lubricate linkage and controls
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Replace pan gasket (if filter is internal) and filter (when
under "Special Operating Conditions")
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Change fluid
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If your vehicle is
equipped with one of the following transmissions or if you operate your
vehicle in any of the "Special Operating Conditions" (regardless of the type
of transmission), the transmission service is required every 50,000 km
(instead of 250,000 km). Transmissions requiring fluid change every 50,000
km (and oil and filter, if used under "Special Operating Conditions") are as
follows:
AX4N, AX4S, 4F50N
(Taurus/Sable, Windstar, Continental), 4F27E (Focus), 4R100 +
5R100W (E/F Series, Expedition, Excursion, Navigator, Blackwood ), A4LD (Aerostar),
4R70W - 1996-2001. (Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, E/F Series, Expedition,
Navigator, Mustang, Thunderbird/Cougar RWD (1996-1997), Explorer (5.OL),
Mark VIII, Town Car), 4EAT (1996-1997 Probe 2.5L). See your dealer for
additional information and recommendations.
REAR AXLE AND POWER TAKE-OFF MAINTENANCE
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Change fluid if service is
required or the axle assembly has been submerged in water
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If used under "Special
Operating Conditions", change fluid every 100,000 km
Inspect SPARK
PLUGS
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Inspect platinum spark plugs
every 50,000 km on all 2000 year models and prior
1.9LSPI,2.OLSPI,Z.3L,2.SL,3.OL2V,3.8L,4.OL,4.2L,4.9L,S.OL, S.SL&7.SL |