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MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
1988-93 MAINT ENANCE Ford Motor Co. Maintenance Inform ation
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
VIN LOCATION
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on the left side of the dash panel at the base of the windshield. The VIN chart explains the
code characters.
VIN CODE ID EXPLANATION
Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label. See VIN
example below.
Fig. 1: VIN Code ID Explanation
MAINTENANCE SERVICE INFORMATION
SEVERE & NORMAL SERVICE DEFINITIONS
Service is recommended at mileage intervals based on vehicle operation. Service schedules are based on the following primary operating
conditions:
Severe Service
Short Trips (About 10 Miles) In Freezing Temperatures
Towing Or Heavily Loaded
Severe Dust Conditions
Hot Weather, Stop-And-Go Driving
Extensive Idling Conditions (Taxi Or Delivery Type Service)
Normal Service
NOTE:For scheduled m aintenance intervals and the related fluid capacities, fluid specifications and labor
tim es for m ajor service intervals, see SCHEDULED SERVICES article in this section. Warranty
inform ation and specifications for fluid capacities, lubrication specifications, wheel and tire size, and
battery type are covered in this article.
NOTE:Use the Severe Service schedule if the vehicle to be serviced is operated under ANY (one or m ore) of
these conditions:
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