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Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 290

..., 275 fuel pump shut-off switch ...185 290 improving fuel economy ...250 octane rating ...248, 280 quality ...248 running lights ...37 flash to automotive fuels ...245 Fuel - flex fuel vehicle (FFV) ...245, 247-248 Fuses ...186, 188 G Garage door opener ...50 Garage Door Opener (see Homelink wireless control system) ...60 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...250 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...250 Gauges...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing - Page 17

... transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with 4R100. Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas and propane only). Consult your dealer for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Lubricate 4X2 ball joints...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing - Page 20

...Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Consult your dealer for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect Fuel tanks (natural gas and propane only). Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (F Super Duty). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 60,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing - Page 21

... brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 70,000 miles ❑ Change engine...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing - Page 23

... engine air filter. Change automatic transmission fluid on all vehicles equipped with 4R100. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 23 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas and propane only). Inspect wheel ends for wear. Replace fuel...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing - Page 24

...drive belt(s). ❑ Replace spark plugs. ❑ Change Premium Gold coolant (see exceptions ❑ Replace PCV valve on all light trucks under page 45 and record page 46). 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (except 5.4L 3V engines). Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Multi-point inspection (recommended) optimal tire life. Replace cabin air...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing - Page 26

... CODE: MILEAGE: 26 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Change automatic transmission fluid on all light trucks over 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (except 5.4L 3V engine, see page 46). Replace PCV on 4 cylinder engine (2.0L Escape). Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (F Super Duty). Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas and propane only). Replace fuel...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing - Page 27

...recommended) RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 130,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect wheel ends for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect engine cooling system and hoses...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing - Page 29

... fittings. Change transfer case fluid (4X4 only). Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace 4X2 wheel bearings and grease seals, lubricate and adjust bearings. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator) if equipped. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl (natural gas only). NORMAL...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing - Page 32

... fuel tanks (natural gas only). Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus). Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 35,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing - Page 33

... VALIDATION: optimal tire life. Inspect wheel ends for wear. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 40,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing - Page 34

... particular requirements. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Change automatic transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus). Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas only). Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Rotation...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing - Page 35

... cabin air filter, if equipped. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 75,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Check air filter minder, replace filter as required (Focus PZEV engine). Inspect brake pads...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing - Page 37

..., ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (LS, Freestar, and Monterey) if equipped. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas only). DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing - Page 38

...; Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: optimal tire life. Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 38 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Inspect wheel...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing - Page 39

...tire life. Inspect wheel ends for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 120,000...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing - Page 40

...for wear. Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 130,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing - Page 42

... brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. ❑ Change Premium Gold coolant (see page 46). Replace fuel filter (see exceptions ❑ Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension page 45 and record page 47). Drain coalescent fuel filter...
Warranty Guide 5th Printing - Page 17

... has failed to conform to the emissions standards. (A penalty or sanction can include being denied the right to Catalyst) • Electronic Engine Control Sensors and Switches • Evaporative Emission Control System • Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System • Exhaust Heat Control ValveExhaust Manifold 13 Note that the warranty period begins on the Warranty Start Date...
Warranty Guide 5th Printing - Page 22

...; Throttle Body Assembly (MFI) • Turbocharger Assembly • NVG module (Bi-fuel/CNG) (1) Coverage for diesel engines is for Deceleration • Electronic Ignition System • Exhaust Pipe (Manifold to every California 2004-model vehicle, regardless of the GVWR* of the vehicle. * Gross Vehicle Weight Rating List of Parts Covered by Defects Warranties • Air Flow Sensor •...

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