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... for a particular application. Many participate in Ford-sponsored training to repairs like oil changes and tire rotations to become the experts on your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership to help keep your vehicle running great. Maintenance parts installed at your dealer... factory recommended maintenance. In fact, Ford Motor Company recommends against the use of maintenance and light repair automotive services. Factory-trained Technicians Ford and Lincoln Mercury service technicians participate in many cases, you details. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft Replacement Parts Ford...
... for a particular application. Many participate in Ford-sponsored training to repairs like oil changes and tire rotations to become the experts on your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership to help keep your vehicle running great. Maintenance parts installed at your dealer... factory recommended maintenance. In fact, Ford Motor Company recommends against the use of maintenance and light repair automotive services. Factory-trained Technicians Ford and Lincoln Mercury service technicians participate in many cases, you details. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft Replacement Parts Ford...
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...and outside locks. that the following basic maintenance checks and inspections be performed at 500 miles (800 km) of all interior and exterior lights. and lubricate upper and lower sliding door tracks, if equipped. See your ЉOwner's GuideЉ for more information. and ...steering fluid level. tires for operation. and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped. battery connections and clean if necessary. engine oil fluid level. Check Every Month for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check function of new vehicle operation and after any wheel disturbance (...
...and outside locks. that the following basic maintenance checks and inspections be performed at 500 miles (800 km) of all interior and exterior lights. and lubricate upper and lower sliding door tracks, if equipped. See your ЉOwner's GuideЉ for more information. and ...steering fluid level. tires for operation. and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped. battery connections and clean if necessary. engine oil fluid level. Check Every Month for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check function of new vehicle operation and after any wheel disturbance (...
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.... Inspect steering and linkage. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION - Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. Check windshield for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material. Check battery performance. Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for... oil and fluid leaks. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION Ford recommended scheduled maintenance - In order to ensure your vehicle keeps running right, ...
.... Inspect steering and linkage. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION - Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. Check windshield for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material. Check battery performance. Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for... oil and fluid leaks. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION Ford recommended scheduled maintenance - In order to ensure your vehicle keeps running right, ...
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..., half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 100,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with zerk fittings. Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans...F450/550 and E450). ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (see exceptions page 46 and record page 48). ❑ Replace PCV valve on all light trucks under 6,000 ❑ Gross Vehicle Weight (except 3V engines).
..., half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 100,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with zerk fittings. Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans...F450/550 and E450). ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (see exceptions page 46 and record page 48). ❑ Replace PCV valve on all light trucks under 6,000 ❑ Gross Vehicle Weight (except 3V engines).
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...fuel filter (see page 47). Replace engine air filter. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Change automatic transmission fluid on all light trucks over 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (except 3V engines). Lubricate ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with the Torqshift transmission. ...all other vehicles, if equipped with the Torqshift transmission. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 120,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and ...
...fuel filter (see page 47). Replace engine air filter. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Change automatic transmission fluid on all light trucks over 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (except 3V engines). Lubricate ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with the Torqshift transmission. ...all other vehicles, if equipped with the Torqshift transmission. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 120,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and ...
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... (see page 48) Normal Vehicle Axle Maintenance ❑ Rear axles and power take off (PTO) units containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axles are not to the Normal Schedule. Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ 5 years or...anytime an axle has been submerged in water. 46 Scheduled Maintenance Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions EXCEPTIONS In addition, there are listed below: Maximim Oil Change Interval ❑ Normal Schedule: 5,000 miles or 6 months, whichever occurs first. ❑ Special Operating Conditions: 3,000 miles, 3...
... (see page 48) Normal Vehicle Axle Maintenance ❑ Rear axles and power take off (PTO) units containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axles are not to the Normal Schedule. Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ 5 years or...anytime an axle has been submerged in water. 46 Scheduled Maintenance Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions EXCEPTIONS In addition, there are listed below: Maximim Oil Change Interval ❑ Normal Schedule: 5,000 miles or 6 months, whichever occurs first. ❑ Special Operating Conditions: 3,000 miles, 3...
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... engine coolant is not charging properly. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately, refer to Engine oil in this chapter). 12 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is low. Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, refer...
... engine coolant is not charging properly. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately, refer to Engine oil in this chapter). 12 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is low. Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, refer...
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...will set. • Do not use household cleaning products, alcohol solutions, solvents or cleaners intended for rubber, vinyl and plastics, or oil/petroleum-based 222 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED) Your leather seating surfaces have a clear, protective... cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with side airbags: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. • Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Professional Strength Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-54). • If grease or tar is present on the material, ...
...will set. • Do not use household cleaning products, alcohol solutions, solvents or cleaners intended for rubber, vinyl and plastics, or oil/petroleum-based 222 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED) Your leather seating surfaces have a clear, protective... cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with side airbags: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. • Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Professional Strength Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-54). • If grease or tar is present on the material, ...
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... top cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal. • Close windows for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. • Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower ...of driving. • Driving on cold mornings is not required and may reduce fuel economy. • Resting your vehicle. 247 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) EPA window sticker Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker...Unnecessary shifting of alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil.
... top cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal. • Close windows for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. • Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower ...of driving. • Driving on cold mornings is not required and may reduce fuel economy. • Resting your vehicle. 247 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) EPA window sticker Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker...Unnecessary shifting of alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil.
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..., dimming ...47 interior lamps ...49 replacing bulbs ...50, 53 Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ...49 Lights, warning and indicator ...10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...172 Load limits ...158 Locks autolock ...90 childproof ...... 268 Moon roof ...65 Motorcraft parts ...223, 240, 254 N Navigation system ...24 O Octane rating ...243 Oil (see Engine oil) ...229 P Parking brake ...172 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ...254 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor ...106 Power adjustable... locking/unlocking doors ...83-84 opening the trunk ...84 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
..., dimming ...47 interior lamps ...49 replacing bulbs ...50, 53 Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ...49 Lights, warning and indicator ...10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...172 Load limits ...158 Locks autolock ...90 childproof ...... 268 Moon roof ...65 Motorcraft parts ...223, 240, 254 N Navigation system ...24 O Octane rating ...243 Oil (see Engine oil) ...229 P Parking brake ...172 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ...254 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor ...106 Power adjustable... locking/unlocking doors ...83-84 opening the trunk ...84 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)