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Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. 2005 Model Year Scheduled Maintenance Guide Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): Owner Name: Address: All rights reserved. Copyright © 2004 Ford Motor Company Scheduled Maintenance 1
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... important warranty information, customer assistance, technical expertise, frequently asked questions and much more about the importance of routine and dealer performed maintenance on your vehicle, please visit the Ford Customer Service website. The website location is: www.genuineflmservice.com then go to help ...ensure they operate at the site. 2 Scheduled Maintenance Additional Information Available on the Web To learn more . FIND YOUR WAY Today's vehicles are more sophisticated than ever and need to...
... important warranty information, customer assistance, technical expertise, frequently asked questions and much more about the importance of routine and dealer performed maintenance on your vehicle, please visit the Ford Customer Service website. The website location is: www.genuineflmservice.com then go to help ...ensure they operate at the site. 2 Scheduled Maintenance Additional Information Available on the Web To learn more . FIND YOUR WAY Today's vehicles are more sophisticated than ever and need to...
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FIND YOUR WAY Table of Contents General Owner's Information ...1 General Maintenance Information ...4-5 Owner Checks and Services ...6 General Owner's Information Keep It Genuine Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions Keep It Genuine ...7-11 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs ...14-28 Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans ...29-41 Special Operating Conditions ...42-45 Exceptions ...46-47 Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant Change Record ...48 Scheduled Maintenance 3
FIND YOUR WAY Table of Contents General Owner's Information ...1 General Maintenance Information ...4-5 Owner Checks and Services ...6 General Owner's Information Keep It Genuine Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions Keep It Genuine ...7-11 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs ...14-28 Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans ...29-41 Special Operating Conditions ...42-45 Exceptions ...46-47 Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant Change Record ...48 Scheduled Maintenance 3
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...get the performance, dependability, long life and resale value you choose, it . 4 Scheduled Maintenance General Owner's Information Keeping maintenance records is exactly why we've put together the Scheduled Maintenance Guide; It's important to a lack of your vehicle. This guide will not deny ...--Take a few suggestions to show you've properly maintained it is your responsibility to record scheduled maintenance --Consider your Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership for scheduled maintenance, be performed by you bring your vehicle in this guide and certify the work. This is ...
...get the performance, dependability, long life and resale value you choose, it . 4 Scheduled Maintenance General Owner's Information Keeping maintenance records is exactly why we've put together the Scheduled Maintenance Guide; It's important to a lack of your vehicle. This guide will not deny ...--Take a few suggestions to show you've properly maintained it is your responsibility to record scheduled maintenance --Consider your Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership for scheduled maintenance, be performed by you bring your vehicle in this guide and certify the work. This is ...
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... and special applications, outlined below , you will find further information under which maintenance schedule to the service pick. For the most closely mirrors your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle under the special operating conditions outlined below . GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Determine which maintenance schedule is right for long distances Driving in dusty conditions Off-road...
... and special applications, outlined below , you will find further information under which maintenance schedule to the service pick. For the most closely mirrors your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle under the special operating conditions outlined below . GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Determine which maintenance schedule is right for long distances Driving in dusty conditions Off-road...
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...level. power steering fluid level. and lubricate all wiper blades (replace blades as necessary). clutch fluid level, if equipped. 6 Scheduled Maintenance General Owner 's Information See your "Owner's Guide" for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check function of all interior and exterior lights.... that externally mounted spare tire is recommended that the following basic maintenance checks and inspections be performed at the designated time intervals. Check Every Month for more information. OWNER CHECKS AND SERVICES...
...level. power steering fluid level. and lubricate all wiper blades (replace blades as necessary). clutch fluid level, if equipped. 6 Scheduled Maintenance General Owner 's Information See your "Owner's Guide" for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check function of all interior and exterior lights.... that externally mounted spare tire is recommended that the following basic maintenance checks and inspections be performed at the designated time intervals. Check Every Month for more information. OWNER CHECKS AND SERVICES...
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... and labor limited warranty. Your dealer can offer. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft Replacement Parts Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealerships stock Ford and Motorcraft branded replacement parts. Scheduled Maintenance 7 Keep It Genuine How's that for all your vehicle's needs. These parts meet or exceed Ford...about the training and certification their technicians have received. Get the most from routine maintenance like oil changes and tire rotations to help keep your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers can give you 'll find extended evening hours and Saturday hours. Keep It...
... and labor limited warranty. Your dealer can offer. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft Replacement Parts Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealerships stock Ford and Motorcraft branded replacement parts. Scheduled Maintenance 7 Keep It Genuine How's that for all your vehicle's needs. These parts meet or exceed Ford...about the training and certification their technicians have received. Get the most from routine maintenance like oil changes and tire rotations to help keep your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers can give you 'll find extended evening hours and Saturday hours. Keep It...
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You can find them at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership. Look for the following brands as one way to ensure the parts you are putting on your vehicle need replacing, you should not settle for anything that does not meet Ford Motor Company's specifications. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meet these specifications. KEEP IT GENUINE When parts on your vehicle meet the maintenance requirements. 8 Scheduled Maintenance Keep It Genuine
You can find them at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership. Look for the following brands as one way to ensure the parts you are putting on your vehicle need replacing, you should not settle for anything that does not meet Ford Motor Company's specifications. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meet these specifications. KEEP IT GENUINE When parts on your vehicle meet the maintenance requirements. 8 Scheduled Maintenance Keep It Genuine
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...the Motorcraft name. The Motorcraft Tested Tough Max Series with unlimited mileage. Scheduled Maintenance 9 Keep It Genuine Should your battery need to replace your tires, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for name-brand tires and people who know your vehicle's battery during ...lifeЉ design outlasted other long-life batteries by up to be replaced, consider any service visit. KEEP IT GENUINE Tires Tire maintenance and replacement selection when necessary are of the same size, type, tread design, brand and load-carrying capacity, because they can determine...
...the Motorcraft name. The Motorcraft Tested Tough Max Series with unlimited mileage. Scheduled Maintenance 9 Keep It Genuine Should your battery need to replace your tires, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for name-brand tires and people who know your vehicle's battery during ...lifeЉ design outlasted other long-life batteries by up to be replaced, consider any service visit. KEEP IT GENUINE Tires Tire maintenance and replacement selection when necessary are of the same size, type, tread design, brand and load-carrying capacity, because they can determine...
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KEEP IT GENUINE Brakes Technicians at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer can install the right brake parts for durability and noise suppression while being Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) compliant. Ford Original Equipment and ... formulated to ensure your brake system operates as it should. The American Petroleum Industry certifies them, so you know Motorcraft oil stands up to a regular maintenance schedule for changing your vehicle. In addition, all Ford Original Equipment replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors and drums are vehicle tested for your vehicle's oil...
KEEP IT GENUINE Brakes Technicians at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer can install the right brake parts for durability and noise suppression while being Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) compliant. Ford Original Equipment and ... formulated to ensure your brake system operates as it should. The American Petroleum Industry certifies them, so you know Motorcraft oil stands up to a regular maintenance schedule for changing your vehicle. In addition, all Ford Original Equipment replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors and drums are vehicle tested for your vehicle's oil...
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... replacement parts. Keep It Genuine The collision shop Many Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealerships offer collision repair services. Here are a few pointers to help with the right parts. A properly repaired vehicle can help a vehicle retain its value. Scheduled Maintenance 11 Keep It Genuine The right parts can help your rights to meet...
... replacement parts. Keep It Genuine The collision shop Many Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealerships offer collision repair services. Here are a few pointers to help with the right parts. A properly repaired vehicle can help a vehicle retain its value. Scheduled Maintenance 11 Keep It Genuine The right parts can help your rights to meet...
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...and air conditioning hoses. Inspect for wear and check air pressure, including spare. Inspect engine air filter. Recommended at every scheduled maintenance interval as one way to keep your vehicle running right, it is important that you have the systems on your vehicle keeps ... foreign material. Inspect half shaft dust boots, if equipped. Inspect steering and linkage. Inspect clutch operation, if equipped. 12 Scheduled Maintenance Keep It Genuine Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation. In order to ensure your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify ...
...and air conditioning hoses. Inspect for wear and check air pressure, including spare. Inspect engine air filter. Recommended at every scheduled maintenance interval as one way to keep your vehicle running right, it is important that you have the systems on your vehicle keeps ... foreign material. Inspect half shaft dust boots, if equipped. Inspect steering and linkage. Inspect clutch operation, if equipped. 12 Scheduled Maintenance Keep It Genuine Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation. In order to ensure your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify ...
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Keep It Genuine Scheduled Maintenance 13 Keep It Genuine It's a comprehensive way to ask your vehicle running great! It is one more way to keep your expert technician about the ... inspection. You'll know what's been checked, what's okay, as well as those things that gives you are at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for your vehicle maintenance, be sure to perform a thorough inspection of your receipt that may require future or immediate attention. The multi-purpose vehicle inspection is your...
Keep It Genuine Scheduled Maintenance 13 Keep It Genuine It's a comprehensive way to ask your vehicle running great! It is one more way to keep your expert technician about the ... inspection. You'll know what's been checked, what's okay, as well as those things that gives you are at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for your vehicle maintenance, be sure to perform a thorough inspection of your receipt that may require future or immediate attention. The multi-purpose vehicle inspection is your...
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... and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. Rotation recommended for wear and rotate. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 14 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life.
... and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. Rotation recommended for wear and rotate. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 14 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life.
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...CODE: MILEAGE: Tires When your tires need to be replaced, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for name-brand tires and people who know your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership sells the name-brand tire, they can also honor the tire manufacturer's warranty. And if... your vehicle. Rotation recommended for ❑ optimal tire life. Scheduled Maintenance 15 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Rotation...
...CODE: MILEAGE: Tires When your tires need to be replaced, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for name-brand tires and people who know your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership sells the name-brand tire, they can also honor the tire manufacturer's warranty. And if... your vehicle. Rotation recommended for ❑ optimal tire life. Scheduled Maintenance 15 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Rotation...
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... U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 16 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator).
... U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 16 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator).
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... with dipstick. lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 17 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 40,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑...
... with dipstick. lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 17 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 40,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑...
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...The Motorcraft Tested Tough Max Series with unlimited mileage. That's one of the batteries that bear the Motorcraft name. 18 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Batteries ...The technicians at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership can determine the health of your battery need to 200%. Rotation recommended for ❑ optimal tire life. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS...
...The Motorcraft Tested Tough Max Series with unlimited mileage. That's one of the batteries that bear the Motorcraft name. 18 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Batteries ...The technicians at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership can determine the health of your battery need to 200%. Rotation recommended for ❑ optimal tire life. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS...
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... all other vehicles, if equipped with sealed bearings). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 19 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses.
... all other vehicles, if equipped with sealed bearings). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 19 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses.
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... equipped with zerk fittings. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 20 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs DEALER VALIDATION: lines & hoses, and parking brake system.
... equipped with zerk fittings. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 20 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs DEALER VALIDATION: lines & hoses, and parking brake system.