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... a temporary spare tire at any one wheel location can lead to impairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-Wheel...information (if equipped) Failure to follow these guidelines could fail, causing you to lose control of vehicle control, injury or death. 139 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Temporary spare tire information The temporary spare tire ...
... a temporary spare tire at any one wheel location can lead to impairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-Wheel...information (if equipped) Failure to follow these guidelines could fail, causing you to lose control of vehicle control, injury or death. 139 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Temporary spare tire information The temporary spare tire ...
Owner's Manual
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...cautiously when using a dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. 140 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This means that if you...wheel can lead to impairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability ...equipped with a camper body • Driving vehicles with a road tire/wheel that were originally provided by Ford. When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel, do not: • Exceed 70 mph (113 km...
...cautiously when using a dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. 140 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This means that if you...wheel can lead to impairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability ...equipped with a camper body • Driving vehicles with a road tire/wheel that were originally provided by Ford. When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel, do not: • Exceed 70 mph (113 km...
Owner's Manual
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... equipped with the parking brake BRAKE released, have your brake system serviced immediately.) 169 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) BRAKE Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) Your vehicle is turned on the brake pedal; The ABS will increase your BRAKE warning lamp illuminates with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). normal braking is normal. These...
... equipped with the parking brake BRAKE released, have your brake system serviced immediately.) 169 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) BRAKE Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) Your vehicle is turned on the brake pedal; The ABS will increase your BRAKE warning lamp illuminates with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). normal braking is normal. These...
Owner's Manual
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.... If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is depressed. Remove the trim ring around the gearshift lever. 172 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the steering wanders or pulls, check for low power steering pump fluid... If the noise is excessive, check for : • an improperly inflated tire • uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components • improper steering alignment AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock ...
.... If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is depressed. Remove the trim ring around the gearshift lever. 172 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the steering wanders or pulls, check for low power steering pump fluid... If the noise is excessive, check for : • an improperly inflated tire • uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components • improper steering alignment AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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... the stringent standards set by Ford Motor Company. Oil & Lubricants It is important to stick to ensure your brake system operates as it should. The right brake parts and repair work are essential to a regular maintenance schedule for changing your vehicle. Motorcraft Oils are vehicle tested for durability and noise suppression while being Federal...
... the stringent standards set by Ford Motor Company. Oil & Lubricants It is important to stick to ensure your brake system operates as it should. The right brake parts and repair work are essential to a regular maintenance schedule for changing your vehicle. Motorcraft Oils are vehicle tested for durability and noise suppression while being Federal...
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... (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 15,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect tires for endplay and noise. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 5,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect...
... (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 15,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect tires for endplay and noise. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 5,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect...
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... Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect wheel ends for your particular requirements. Consult your dealer for endplay and noise. Change automatic transmission fluid on the vehicles equipped with the Torqshift and 4R100 transmissions. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on ...; Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped.
... Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect wheel ends for your particular requirements. Consult your dealer for endplay and noise. Change automatic transmission fluid on the vehicles equipped with the Torqshift and 4R100 transmissions. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on ...; Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped.
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... & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 17 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front ... TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 40,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Rotation recommended for wear and rotate. ...
... & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 17 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front ... TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 40,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Rotation recommended for wear and rotate. ...
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... 60,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. 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. Inspect...
... 60,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. 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. Inspect...
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..., FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 65,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER ...tire life. Rotation recommended for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake equipped with zerk fittings. Rotation recommended for wear. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick...
..., FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 65,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER ...tire life. Rotation recommended for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake equipped with zerk fittings. Rotation recommended for wear. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick...
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... repair work are vehicle tested for ❑ optimal tire life. In addition, all Ford Original Equipment replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors, and drums are essential to ensure your brake system operates as it should. Rotation recommended for durability and noise suppression while being Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) compliant. Multi-point inspection (recommended...
... repair work are vehicle tested for ❑ optimal tire life. In addition, all Ford Original Equipment replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors, and drums are essential to ensure your brake system operates as it should. Rotation recommended for durability and noise suppression while being Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) compliant. Multi-point inspection (recommended...
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...,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect wheel ends for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition and Aviator). Rotation recommended for wear. Inspect...
...,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect wheel ends for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition and Aviator). Rotation recommended for wear. Inspect...
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Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. Multi-point inspection (recommended) (see exceptions page 46 and record page 48). DEALER VALIDATION: ...; Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 105,000 miles...
Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. Multi-point inspection (recommended) (see exceptions page 46 and record page 48). DEALER VALIDATION: ...; Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 105,000 miles...
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... with the Torqshift and 4R100 transmissions. Consult your dealer for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). ...with the Torqshift transmission. Replace the remote filter element on all light trucks over 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (except for endplay and noise. Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (Excursion). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs...
... with the Torqshift and 4R100 transmissions. Consult your dealer for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). ...with the Torqshift transmission. Replace the remote filter element on all light trucks over 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (except for endplay and noise. Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (Excursion). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs...
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.../shoes/rotors/drums, brake equipped with zerk fittings. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 135,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Replace cabin air filter... front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Rotation recommended for wear. DEALER VALIDATION: lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER...
.../shoes/rotors/drums, brake equipped with zerk fittings. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 135,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Replace cabin air filter... front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Rotation recommended for wear. DEALER VALIDATION: lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER...
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...: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 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 Motorcraft replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors, and drums meet the stringent standards of...
...: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 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 Motorcraft replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors, and drums meet the stringent standards of...
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... belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Change front axle lubricant (4X4 only). lines & hoses, and parking brake system. if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter (except CVT; filter not required...Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Replace fuel filter (see exceptions page 46 and record page 48). Inspect PCV for endplay and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ Inspect exhaust system and heat shields...
... belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Change front axle lubricant (4X4 only). lines & hoses, and parking brake system. if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter (except CVT; filter not required...Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Replace fuel filter (see exceptions page 46 and record page 48). Inspect PCV for endplay and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ Inspect exhaust system and heat shields...
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... replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. Inspect wheel ends for ❑ optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO...
... replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. Inspect wheel ends for ❑ optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO...
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... DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 31 Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Inspect wheel ends for wear. Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Change automatic transaxle fluid on all ...for optimal tire life. Replace engine air filter (not required for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 30,000 miles ❑...
... DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 31 Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Inspect wheel ends for wear. Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Change automatic transaxle fluid on all ...for optimal tire life. Replace engine air filter (not required for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 30,000 miles ❑...
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...SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 40,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Rotation recommended for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick. Multi-point inspection (... Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Rotation recommended for wear. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: ...
...SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 40,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Rotation recommended for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick. Multi-point inspection (... Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Rotation recommended for wear. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: ...