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Owner Checks and Services Owner Checks and Services Check Every Six Months for All Vehicles: Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function air pressure in spare tire power steering fluid level washer spray, wiper operation, and clean... belt) for operation cooling system fluid level and coolant strength battery water level (non-maintenance free) battery connections and clean if necessary clutch fluid level, if equipped Every 5,000 miles Adjust clutch by lifting pedal (manual transmission Mustang only) 8
Owner Checks and Services Owner Checks and Services Check Every Six Months for All Vehicles: Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function air pressure in spare tire power steering fluid level washer spray, wiper operation, and clean... belt) for operation cooling system fluid level and coolant strength battery water level (non-maintenance free) battery connections and clean if necessary clutch fluid level, if equipped Every 5,000 miles Adjust clutch by lifting pedal (manual transmission Mustang only) 8
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... Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect engine cooling system and ...lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F Series, Expedition, Navigator, Excursion) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter Add 8 to cooling system 11
... Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect engine cooling system and ...lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F Series, Expedition, Navigator, Excursion) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter Add 8 to cooling system 11
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... coolant, if equipped 15 Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 45,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes...
... coolant, if equipped 15 Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 45,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes...
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...wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings Change manual transmission fluid Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F Series, Expedition, Navigator, Excursion) Additional services for your dealer for : Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter Add... at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. 18 See page 5.) Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with AX4S, AX4N, 4R70W, 4R100, 4F27E....
...wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings Change manual transmission fluid Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F Series, Expedition, Navigator, Excursion) Additional services for your dealer for : Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter Add... at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. 18 See page 5.) Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with AX4S, AX4N, 4R70W, 4R100, 4F27E....
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Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 75,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors...
Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 75,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors...
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Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 90,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles...Navigator, if equipped) * 22 If vehicle is registered in California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level on all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. Consult your particular requirements.
Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 90,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles...Navigator, if equipped) * 22 If vehicle is registered in California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level on all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. Consult your particular requirements.
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... Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect engine cooling system and hoses...lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F Series, Expedition, Navigator, Excursion) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter Add 8 to cooling system 25
... Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect engine cooling system and hoses...lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F Series, Expedition, Navigator, Excursion) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter Add 8 to cooling system 25
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Rotation recommended for : Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter Add 8 to cooling system Additional services for: Natural Gas Vehicles Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl ... engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear. Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans Change manual transmission fluid Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings (except F-450/F-550) Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) Inspect camshaft belt on 4 cylinder engine (2.5L Ranger) Inspect...
Rotation recommended for : Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter Add 8 to cooling system Additional services for: Natural Gas Vehicles Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl ... engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear. Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans Change manual transmission fluid Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings (except F-450/F-550) Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) Inspect camshaft belt on 4 cylinder engine (2.5L Ranger) Inspect...
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..., and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system 29 Rotation recommended for wear. Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 130,000 miles Cars...
..., and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system 29 Rotation recommended for wear. Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 130,000 miles Cars...
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... Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for : Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter Add 8 to 10 oz. We, however, urge that the failure ...engine air filter Replace fuel filter* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Replace orange engine coolant, if equipped Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter Replace rear axle lubricant on all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded...
... Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for : Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter Add 8 to 10 oz. We, however, urge that the failure ...engine air filter Replace fuel filter* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Replace orange engine coolant, if equipped Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter Replace rear axle lubricant on all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded...
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... 3 months, whichever occurs first, during extended trailer tow operation above 45 mph. They are several exceptions to be waived 33 Change brake fluid Every 30,000 miles - Change automatic transmission fluid Normal Vehicle Axle Maintenance Rear axles containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axles are not to the... lubricated for extended periods above 21 Celsius (70 degrees Fahrenheit) ambient and wide open throttle for life. The 3,000 mile lube change interval may be checked or changed anytime the axle has been submerged in water.
... 3 months, whichever occurs first, during extended trailer tow operation above 45 mph. They are several exceptions to be waived 33 Change brake fluid Every 30,000 miles - Change automatic transmission fluid Normal Vehicle Axle Maintenance Rear axles containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axles are not to the... lubricated for extended periods above 21 Celsius (70 degrees Fahrenheit) ambient and wide open throttle for life. The 3,000 mile lube change interval may be checked or changed anytime the axle has been submerged in water.
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...this warning stays on when the engine is operating at least one is not monitored. LOW FUEL LEVEL. Refer to Transmission fluid in the Maintenance and care chapter. Check the lamps as soon as safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. Indicates the brake... fluid level is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. Instrumentation and let it cool. Check the transmission fluid and level. Refer to Checking and adding brake fluid in the Maintenance and care chapter. ...
...this warning stays on when the engine is operating at least one is not monitored. LOW FUEL LEVEL. Refer to Transmission fluid in the Maintenance and care chapter. Check the lamps as soon as safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. Indicates the brake... fluid level is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. Instrumentation and let it cool. Check the transmission fluid and level. Refer to Checking and adding brake fluid in the Maintenance and care chapter. ...
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... parts and services are designed and built to specifications. Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to provide the best performance in an enclosed space, unless you ...all lit cigarettes, open flames and other lit material away from moving unexpectedly. • Manual transmission: 1. Motorcraft parts are covered. If you disconnect the battery, the engine must "relearn" ...Warranty Guide" to find out which makes tracking routine service easy. Check your vehicle. PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE Be especially careful when inspecting or servicing...
... parts and services are designed and built to specifications. Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to provide the best performance in an enclosed space, unless you ...all lit cigarettes, open flames and other lit material away from moving unexpectedly. • Manual transmission: 1. Motorcraft parts are covered. If you disconnect the battery, the engine must "relearn" ...Warranty Guide" to find out which makes tracking routine service easy. Check your vehicle. PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE Be especially careful when inspecting or servicing...
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... put the cap back on the transmission fluid pan, extension housing 211 Turn the engine off. 4. Your transmission does not consume fluid. The type of fluid leakage. MAX MIN MAX MIN TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid The 5R55N transmission does not have a transmission fluid dipstick. Transmission fluid should be checked and, if required, fluid should be added by a qualified technician. Check the fluid level in this range. 5. Do...
... put the cap back on the transmission fluid pan, extension housing 211 Turn the engine off. 4. Your transmission does not consume fluid. The type of fluid leakage. MAX MIN MAX MIN TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid The 5R55N transmission does not have a transmission fluid dipstick. Transmission fluid should be checked and, if required, fluid should be added by a qualified technician. Check the fluid level in this range. 5. Do...
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Use of the opening so that meets Ford specifications. Checking and adding manual transmission fluid 1. Clean the filler plug. 2. Fluid level should be at the bottom of the opening. 5. Add enough fluid through the filler opening . 4. Refer to the Capacities and specifications chapter. 212... specifications chapter. Remove the filler plug and inspect the fluid level. 3. Install and tighten the fill plug securely. Use only fluid that the fluid level is at bottom of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause internal transmission component damage and void the warranty.
Use of the opening so that meets Ford specifications. Checking and adding manual transmission fluid 1. Clean the filler plug. 2. Fluid level should be at the bottom of the opening. 5. Add enough fluid through the filler opening . 4. Refer to the Capacities and specifications chapter. 212... specifications chapter. Remove the filler plug and inspect the fluid level. 3. Install and tighten the fill plug securely. Use only fluid that the fluid level is at bottom of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause internal transmission component damage and void the warranty.
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...3041; V are not interchangeable. Fluid level should be checked or changed any time the rear axle has been submerged in color). Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide to the bottom of fill hole. 4 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is considered lubricated for life. ...However, if DOT 3 is recommended. DO NOT MIX MERCON and MERCON V. DOT 3 fluid is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be checked by filling the transmission to determine the correct service interval. ...
...3041; V are not interchangeable. Fluid level should be checked or changed any time the rear axle has been submerged in color). Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide to the bottom of fill hole. 4 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is considered lubricated for life. ...However, if DOT 3 is recommended. DO NOT MIX MERCON and MERCON V. DOT 3 fluid is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be checked by filling the transmission to determine the correct service interval. ...
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...107 disarming a triggered system ...107 Audio system (see Radio) ...42 Automatic transmission ...155 driving an automatic overdrive ...156 fluid, adding ...211 fluid, checking ...211 fluid, refill capacities ...247 fluid, specification ...251 Axle lubricant specifications ...249,251 refill capacities ...247 Battery ...213...150 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...10,150 brake warning light ...10 fluid, checking and adding ...202 fluid, refill capacities ...247 fluid, specifications ...249,251 lubricant specifications ...249,251 parking ...150 shift interlock ...155 Break-in period ...
...107 disarming a triggered system ...107 Audio system (see Radio) ...42 Automatic transmission ...155 driving an automatic overdrive ...156 fluid, adding ...211 fluid, checking ...211 fluid, refill capacities ...247 fluid, specification ...251 Axle lubricant specifications ...249,251 refill capacities ...247 Battery ...213...150 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...10,150 brake warning light ...10 fluid, checking and adding ...202 fluid, refill capacities ...247 fluid, specifications ...249,251 lubricant specifications ...249,251 parking ...150 shift interlock ...155 Break-in period ...
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... ...164 Console ...100 overhead ...88 Controls power seat ...113 steering column ...74 Coolant checking and adding ...204 coolant temperature light ...8 refill capacities ...208,247 specifications ...249,251 Cruise control (see Lamps) ...27 Defrost rear window ...42 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid ...211 engine oil ...198 Doors central unlocking ...99 door ajar warning ...13 lubricant...
... ...164 Console ...100 overhead ...88 Controls power seat ...113 steering column ...74 Coolant checking and adding ...204 coolant temperature light ...8 refill capacities ...208,247 specifications ...249,251 Cruise control (see Lamps) ...27 Defrost rear window ...42 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid ...211 engine oil ...198 Doors central unlocking ...99 door ajar warning ...13 lubricant...
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...12 charging system ...11 check engine ...8 cruise indicator ...13 door ajar ...13 high beam ...10,12 low coolant ...8 low fuel ...11 low washer fluid ...12 oil pressure ...11 safety belt ...11 speed control ...82 steering column lock ...13 transmission PRNDL indicator ...13 turn ......105 childproof ...100 doors ...99 Lubricant specifications ...249,251 Lug nuts, anti-theft ...187 Lumbar support, seats ...115 Manual transmission ...163 fluid capacities ...247 lubricant specifications ...251 reverse ...166 Message center ...16,18 select button ...17 warning messages ...21 Mirrors ...84 automatic...
...12 charging system ...11 check engine ...8 cruise indicator ...13 door ajar ...13 high beam ...10,12 low coolant ...8 low fuel ...11 low washer fluid ...12 oil pressure ...11 safety belt ...11 speed control ...82 steering column lock ...13 transmission PRNDL indicator ...13 turn ......105 childproof ...100 doors ...99 Lubricant specifications ...249,251 Lug nuts, anti-theft ...187 Lumbar support, seats ...115 Manual transmission ...163 fluid capacities ...247 lubricant specifications ...251 reverse ...166 Message center ...16,18 select button ...17 warning messages ...21 Mirrors ...84 automatic...
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...be used to Adding engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter. 2 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Check the fluid level at normal operating temperature. If it is determined by the supplier as meeting the Ford specification ...) Tire size and pressure Hood release Coolant capacity-3.0L V6 engine 1 Coolant capacity-3.9L V8 engine 1 Power steering fluid capacity Engine cooling fan fluid capacity Manual transmission fluid capacity 2, 3 Automatic transmission fluid capacity (5R55N) 2, 4 1 Information Unleaded premium fuel only - 91 octane 68.2L (18.0 gallons) 6.4L ...
...be used to Adding engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter. 2 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Check the fluid level at normal operating temperature. If it is determined by the supplier as meeting the Ford specification ...) Tire size and pressure Hood release Coolant capacity-3.0L V6 engine 1 Coolant capacity-3.9L V8 engine 1 Power steering fluid capacity Engine cooling fan fluid capacity Manual transmission fluid capacity 2, 3 Automatic transmission fluid capacity (5R55N) 2, 4 1 Information Unleaded premium fuel only - 91 octane 68.2L (18.0 gallons) 6.4L ...