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...Use, Off Road/Dusty Conditions 1 ¾ Use the Right Filters Ford Motor Company can only attest to your engine. Vehicles equipped with the 6.0L engine can be added to your Fuel Injection System ¾ Diesel fuel quality is required. The engine block heater is required when the ...vehicle is required for reliable engine operation. Effective 4-3-09, Version 11 Final minus signatures Vehicle Service Oil and Filter1, 2 Fuel Filter 1 Change (both) Coolant check/change3 6.0L Normal Change every 7,500 miles Change every 15,000 miles Check every 6 months & Initial ...
...Use, Off Road/Dusty Conditions 1 ¾ Use the Right Filters Ford Motor Company can only attest to your engine. Vehicles equipped with the 6.0L engine can be added to your Fuel Injection System ¾ Diesel fuel quality is required. The engine block heater is required when the ...vehicle is required for reliable engine operation. Effective 4-3-09, Version 11 Final minus signatures Vehicle Service Oil and Filter1, 2 Fuel Filter 1 Change (both) Coolant check/change3 6.0L Normal Change every 7,500 miles Change every 15,000 miles Check every 6 months & Initial ...
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...-point inspection (recommended) RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Tires When your tires need to be replaced, consider visiting your vehicle. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas). And if you Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership sells the name-brand tire, they can also honor the tire manufacturer's warranty. 16 Scheduled Maintenance Normal...
...-point inspection (recommended) RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Tires When your tires need to be replaced, consider visiting your vehicle. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas). And if you Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership sells the name-brand tire, they can also honor the tire manufacturer's warranty. 16 Scheduled Maintenance Normal...
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... heat shields. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with 4R100. Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas and propane only). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Consult your particular requirements. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace ...fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Change automatic transmission fluid on all vehicles equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with dipstick. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion...
... heat shields. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with 4R100. Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas and propane only). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Consult your particular requirements. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace ...fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Change automatic transmission fluid on all vehicles equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with dipstick. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion...
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... Motorcraft Tested Tough Max Series with unlimited mileage. Should your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership can determine the health of the batteries that bear the Motorcraft name. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: ...DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 55,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ ...
... Motorcraft Tested Tough Max Series with unlimited mileage. Should your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership can determine the health of the batteries that bear the Motorcraft name. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: ...DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 55,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ ...
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... fluid on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (F Super Duty). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect Fuel tanks (natural gas and propane only). Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with...Replace engine air filter. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings (if not sealed with zerk fittings. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Multi-point ...
... fluid on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (F Super Duty). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect Fuel tanks (natural gas and propane only). Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with...Replace engine air filter. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings (if not sealed with zerk fittings. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Multi-point ...
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...Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 65,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Multi-point inspection (recommended) ... CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 21 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Inspect tires for wear. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Rotation recommended for ❑ optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for ❑ optimal tire life. Replace cabin...
...Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 65,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Multi-point inspection (recommended) ... CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 21 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Inspect tires for wear. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Rotation recommended for ❑ optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for ❑ optimal tire life. Replace cabin...
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... filters (Navigator, Expedition and Aviator) if equipped. Replace engine air filter....filter, if equipped. Change automatic transmission fluid on all vehicles equipped with 4R100. Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas and propane only). Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace fuel filter... (except natural gas) (see page 46). Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 90,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter...engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for...
... filters (Navigator, Expedition and Aviator) if equipped. Replace engine air filter....filter, if equipped. Change automatic transmission fluid on all vehicles equipped with 4R100. Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas and propane only). Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace fuel filter... (except natural gas) (see page 46). Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 90,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter...engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for...
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...Excursion). Multi-point inspection (recommended) optimal tire life. Clean injectors (natural gas only). Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. Rotation recommended for wear. DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 105,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Drain coalescent fuel filter... bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/...
...Excursion). Multi-point inspection (recommended) optimal tire life. Clean injectors (natural gas only). Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. Rotation recommended for wear. DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 105,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Drain coalescent fuel filter... bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/...
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...and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Inspect wheel ends for your dealer). Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see your particular requirements. Change manual transmission fluid. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: ...Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 120,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake ...
...and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Inspect wheel ends for your dealer). Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see your particular requirements. Change manual transmission fluid. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: ...Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 120,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake ...
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...Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 135,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with zerk fittings. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#:...Excursion). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 125,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter...
...Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 135,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with zerk fittings. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#:...Excursion). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 125,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter...
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...47). Change front axle lubricant (4X4 only). Replace engine air filter. Change transfer case fluid (4X4 only). Clean injectors (natural gas only). Replace fuel filter (see pages 44 and 46). Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas and propane only). Replace accessory drive belt(s)...air filter, if equipped. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator) if equipped. Replace 4X2 wheel bearings and grease seals, lubricate and adjust bearings. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl ...
...47). Change front axle lubricant (4X4 only). Replace engine air filter. Change transfer case fluid (4X4 only). Clean injectors (natural gas only). Replace fuel filter (see pages 44 and 46). Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas and propane only). Replace accessory drive belt(s)...air filter, if equipped. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator) if equipped. Replace 4X2 wheel bearings and grease seals, lubricate and adjust bearings. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl ...
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...SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 20,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for wear. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE:...replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life. Make sure all tires and wheels are critical to your vehicle's performance and helping keep you need to replace your tires, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln...
...SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 20,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for wear. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE:...replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life. Make sure all tires and wheels are critical to your vehicle's performance and helping keep you need to replace your tires, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln...
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... PZEV Focus). Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with 4F50N or 4F27E. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Consult your dealer for ❑ Multi-point inspection (recommended) optimal tire.... Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Change automatic transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Inspect wheel ends for wear. Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas only). DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 32 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Inspect steering...
... PZEV Focus). Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with 4F50N or 4F27E. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Consult your dealer for ❑ Multi-point inspection (recommended) optimal tire.... Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Change automatic transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Inspect wheel ends for wear. Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas only). DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 32 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Inspect steering...
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... for endplay and noise. Inspect wheel ends for ❑ ❑ ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 33 Normal Schedule Cars &... RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans 50,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick. Inspect brake pads...
... for endplay and noise. Inspect wheel ends for ❑ ❑ ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 33 Normal Schedule Cars &... RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans 50,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick. Inspect brake pads...
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... parking brake system. Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Change automatic transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus). Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas only). Inspect wheel ends for ❑ optimal...
... parking brake system. Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Change automatic transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus). Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas only). Inspect wheel ends for ❑ optimal...
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... Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. ...miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 65,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and... CODE: MILEAGE: 70,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect brake pads/.... Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick. Check air filter minder, replace filter as required (Focus PZEV engine). Multi-point inspection (recommended) Normal Schedule...
... Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. ...miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 65,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and... CODE: MILEAGE: 70,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect brake pads/.... Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick. Check air filter minder, replace filter as required (Focus PZEV engine). Multi-point inspection (recommended) Normal Schedule...
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... or 4F27E. Inspect wheel ends for wear. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (LS, Freestar, and Monterey) if equipped. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas only). Rotation recommended for your dealer for ❑ Multi-point inspection (recommended...
... or 4F27E. Inspect wheel ends for wear. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (LS, Freestar, and Monterey) if equipped. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas only). Rotation recommended for your dealer for ❑ Multi-point inspection (recommended...
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... P&A CODE: MILEAGE: optimal tire life. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 100,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick. Inspect brake pads...❑ Change Premium Gold coolant (see exceptions ❑ Replace PCV valve on all cars under 6,000 ❑ Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter ❑ ❑ (natural gas only). Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Rotation recommended for ❑ Multi-point inspection ...
... P&A CODE: MILEAGE: optimal tire life. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 100,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick. Inspect brake pads...❑ Change Premium Gold coolant (see exceptions ❑ Replace PCV valve on all cars under 6,000 ❑ Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter ❑ ❑ (natural gas only). Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Rotation recommended for ❑ Multi-point inspection ...
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Inspect wheel ends for your particular requirements. Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus). Replace camshaft belt on all 2.0L, 4 cylinder engines (Focus). Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Replace PCV on all cars... over 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight. Consult your dealer for endplay and noise. Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas only). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect automatic ...
Inspect wheel ends for your particular requirements. Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus). Replace camshaft belt on all 2.0L, 4 cylinder engines (Focus). Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Replace PCV on all cars... over 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight. Consult your dealer for endplay and noise. Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas only). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect automatic ...
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...CODE: MILEAGE: 40 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 125,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for wear. Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: DATE...) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 135,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Replace cabin air...
...CODE: MILEAGE: 40 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 125,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for wear. Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: DATE...) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 135,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Replace cabin air...