Miles (x 1,000)* 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75
Kilometers (x 1,000)* 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Months* 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60
Change engine oil and filter• •••••••••
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread
depth• •••••••••
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag• •••••••••
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)• •••••••••
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if
equipped with dipstick); consult dealer for
requirements•••••
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake
linings, hoses and parking brake•••••
Inspect engine cooling system concentration and
hoses•••••
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields•••••
Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped)•••••
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension,
tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints; lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings•••••
Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped)• ••••
* Whichever comes first
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Miles (x 1,000)* 82.5 90 97.5 105 112.5 120 127.5 135 142.5 150
Kilometers (x 1,000)* 132 144 156 168 180 192 204 216 228 240
Months* 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120
Change engine oil and filter• •••••••••
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread
depth• •••••••••
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag• •••••••••
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)• •••••••••
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if
equipped with dipstick); consult dealer for
requirements•••••
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake
linings, hoses and parking brake•••••
Inspect engine cooling system concentration and
hoses•••••
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields•••••
Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped)•••••
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension,
tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints; lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings•••••
Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped)• ••••
* Whichever comes first
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Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy
commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
– Replace engine air filter
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)– Inspect brake system
– Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag
– Lubricate control arm and steering ball joints if equipped
with grease fittings
– Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 months– Inspect and lubricate U-joints
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km),
6 months or 200 hours of engine
operation– Change engine oil and filter
Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km)– Replace fuel filter (Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis and
Town Car)
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid (except 6R80
transmission)
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)– Replace spark plugs
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Crown Victoria police interceptor & taxi, and Executive Series Town Car
equipped with engine idle hour meter
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)– Inspect brake system
– Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag
– Lubricate control arm and steering ball joints if equipped
with grease fittings
– Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 months– Inspect and lubricate U-joints
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km),
6 months or as indicated by
time/mileage calculation– Change engine oil and filter (see description below)
Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km)– Replace fuel filter
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid (except 6R80
transmission)
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)– Replace spark plugs
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ABS (see Brakes) .....................180
Accessory delay ..........................68
Airbags (police) ........................290
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................112, 122
and child safety seats ............114
description ......................112, 122
disposal ....................................124
driver airbag ....................115, 123
indicator light .................122, 124
operation .........................115, 123
passenger airbag .............115, 123
side airbag ...............................122
Air cleaner filter ...............260, 263
Air conditioning ..........................44
Air suspension ...........................184
description ..............................184
Alternator ..................................273
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................238
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................180–181
Anti-theft system ........................84
Audio system
(see Radio) ................26, 28, 32, 37
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................186
fluid, adding ............................257
fluid, checking ........................257
fluid, refill capacities ..............264
fluid, specification ..................264
Police and fleet vehicles ........270
Auxiliary power point .................67Axle
lubricant specifications ..........264
Police and fleet vehicles ........272
refill capacities ........................264
traction lok ..............................185
B
Battery .......................................236
acid, treating emergencies .....236
jumping a disabled battery ....208
maintenance-free ....................236
Police vehicles ........................272
replacement, specifications ...263
servicing ..................................236
Belt-Minder.............................107
Booster seats .............................139
Brakes ................................179–180
anti-lock ...........................180–181
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................181
fluid, checking and adding ....257
fluid, refill capacities ..............264
fluid, specifications .................264
lubricant specifications ..........264
police .......................................281
shift interlock ..........................185
Bulbs ............................................53
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....264
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................201
Child safety seats ......................129
attaching with tether straps ..137
in front seat ............................129
in rear seat ......................129, 133
LATCH .....................................134
recommendations ...................127
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Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................224
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................49
J
Jack ............................................201
positioning ...............................201
storage .....................................201
Jump-starting your vehicle ......208
K
Keyless entry system .................82
autolock .....................................74
keypad .......................................82
programming entry code .........82
Keys .......................................74, 87
positions of the ignition .........174
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................47
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................54
daytime running light ...............48
fog lamps ...................................48
headlamps .................................47
headlamps, flash to pass ..........48
instrument panel, dimming .....49
interior lamps .....................52–54
Police red/white map light .....282
replacing bulbs ...................55, 60
LATCH anchors .........................134
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........181
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................185Load limits .................................163
Locks
autolock .....................................74
childproof ..................................76
doors ..........................................74
Lubricant specifications ...........264
Lug nuts ....................................207
Lumbar support, seats ...............95
M
Message center .....................19–20
english/metric button ...............23
system check button ................23
warning messages .....................23
Mirrors .........................................69
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................69
fold away ...................................70
heated ........................................70
side view mirrors (power) .......69
Mobile media system
Police and fleet vehicles ........282
Motorcraftparts ......228, 244, 263
O
Octane rating ............................249
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................233
P
Parking brake ............................182
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........263
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................99
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Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................264
Speed control ..............................71
Speedometer
calibrated (police) ..................282
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......176
Starting your vehicle ........174–176
jump starting ..........................208
Steering wheel
controls ......................................72
tilting .........................................66
Suspension
heavy duty (police) ................275
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................66
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....158
Police and fleet vehicles ........276
Tires ...........................143–144, 201
alignment ................................151
care ..........................................147
changing ..........................201, 205
checking the pressure ............147
inflating ...................................145
label .........................................157
police vehicles ........................276
replacing ..................................149
rotating ....................................151
safety practices .......................150
sidewall information ...............152
snow tires and chains ............163
spare tire .........................201, 203
terminology .............................144
tire grades ...............................144
treadwear ........................143, 148Towing .......................................170
recreational towing .................173
trailer towing ..........................170
wrecker ....................................211
Traction control ........................183
Traction-lok rear axle ...............185
Transmission .............................186
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....185
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................257
fluid, refill capacities ..............264
lubricant specifications ..........264
Trunk ...........................................76
Pack and loading ....................284
remote release ....................73, 79
Turn signal ..................................52
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................268
Vehicle loading ..........................163
Ventilating your vehicle ...........177
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................232
Water, Driving through .............189
Windows
power .........................................68
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................65
checking and adding fluid .....232
replacing wiper blades ...........232
Wrecker towing .........................211
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