1997 Mercury Villager engine

22 Severe Duty Schedule
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[BK19100(ALL)01/95]
69,000 MILES (115,000 Kilometers)
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[BK19200(ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
*
[BK19250(ALL)01/95]
q
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
[BK19275(ALL)09/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A*
[BK19300(ALL)01/95]
72,000 MILES (120,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK19400(ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
[BK19450(ALL)09/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A*
[BK19500(ALL)01/95]
75,000 MILES (125,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK19600(ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
*
[BK19625(ALL)06/95]
q
Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles
(25,000 km) or 12 months.
[BK19630(ALL)06/95]
q
Inspect automatic transaxle fluid.
[BK19650(ALL)09/93]
four pica chart:0060627-AFile:18vxbkn.ex
Update:Thu May 30 10:03:02 1996

Severe Duty Schedule 23
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[BK19700(ALL)01/95]
78,000 MILES (130,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK19800(ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
*
[BK19825(ALL)05/95]
q
Change engine coolant every 30,000 miles
(50,000 km) or 36 months.
*
[BK19850(ALL)01/95]
q
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
[BK19875(ALL)09/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A*
[BK19900(ALL)01/95]
81,000 MILES (135,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK20000(ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
[BK20100(ALL)09/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A*
[BK20200(ALL)01/95]
84,000 MILES (140,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK20300(ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
[BK20350(ALL)09/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A*
[BK20400(ALL)01/95]
87,000 MILES (145,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK20500(ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
*
[BK20550(ALL)01/95]
q
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
[BK20575(ALL)09/93]
four pica chart:0060627-AFile:18vxbkn.ex
Update:Thu May 30 10:03:02 1996

24 Severe Duty Schedule
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[BK20600(ALL)01/95]
90,000 MILES (150,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK20700(ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
*
[BK20800(ALL)05/96]
q
Replace spark plugs.
*
[BK20900(ALL)03/96]
q
Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
*
[BK21000(ALL)01/95]
q
Replace air cleaner filter.
*
[BK21005(ALL)06/95]
q
Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles
(25,000 km) or 12 months.
[BK21025(ALL)07/95]
q
Inspect automatic transaxle fluid. (2)
*
[BK21200(ALL)05/93]
q
Inspect exhaust heat shields.
*
[BK21400(ALL)07/95]
q
Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
[BK21550(ALL)09/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A*
[BK21600(ALL)01/95]
93,000 MILES (155,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK21700(ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
[BK21750(ALL)09/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A*
[BK21800(ALL)01/95]
96,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK21900(ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
*
[BK22000(ALL)01/95]
q
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
[BK22050(ALL)09/93]
four pica chart:0060627-AFile:18vxbkn.ex
Update:Thu May 30 10:03:02 1996

Severe Duty Schedule 25
*
[BK22100(ALL)01/95]
99,000 MILES (165,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK22200(ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
[BK22250(ALL)09/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A*
[BK22300(ALL)01/95]
102,000 MILES (170,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK22400(ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
[BK22450(ALL)09/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A*
[BK22500(ALL)01/95]
105,000 MILES (175,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK22600(ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
*
[BK22625(ALL)06/95]
q
Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles
(25,000 km) or 12 months.
*
[BK22635(ALL)05/94]
q
Replace camshaft drive belt.
[BK22640(ALL)06/95]
q
Inspect automatic transaxle fluid.
*
[BK22650(ALL)01/95]
q
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
[BK22675(ALL)09/93]
four pica chart:0060627-AFile:18vxbkn.ex
Update:Thu May 30 10:03:02 1996

26 Severe Duty Schedule
*
[BK22700(ALL)01/95]
108,000 MILES (180,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK22800(ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
*
[BK22825(ALL)05/95]
q
Change engine coolant every 30,000 miles
(50,000 km) or 36 months.
[BK22850(ALL)09/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A*
[BK22900(ALL)01/95]
111,000 MILES (185,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK23000(ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
[BK23100(ALL)09/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A*
[BK23200(ALL)01/95]
114,000 MILES (190,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK23300(ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
*
[BK23350(ALL)01/95]
q
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
[BK23375(ALL)09/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A*
[BK23400(ALL)01/95]
117,000 MILES (195,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK23500(ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
[BK23550(ALL)09/93]
four pica chart:0060627-AFile:18vxbkn.ex
Update:Thu May 30 10:03:02 1996

Severe Duty Schedule 27
*
[BK23600(ALL)01/95]
120,000 MILES (200,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK23700(ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
*
[BK23800(ALL)05/96]
q
Replace spark plugs.
*
[BK23900(ALL)03/96]
q
Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
*
[BK24000(ALL)01/95]
q
Replace air cleaner filter.
*
[BK24095(ALL)06/95]
q
Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles
(25,000 km) or 12 months.
[BK24097(ALL)07/95]
q
Inspect automatic transaxle fluid. (2)
*
[BK24300(ALL)05/93]
q
Inspect exhaust heat shields.
*
[BK24500(ALL)07/95]
q
Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
[BK24600(ALL)09/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A*
[BK24900(ALL)01/95]
(1) If your driving habits include continuous stop-and-go
driving or driving in hilly areas, more frequent intervals
may be required.
[BK25000(ALL)06/95]
(2) Change (not just inspect) automatic transaxle fluid every
30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months if your driving
habits frequently include one or more of the following
conditions:
Operation during hot weather (above90ÊF, 32ÊC),carrying
heavy loads and in hilly areas.
Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier.
Police, taxi or door-to-door delivery service.
File:18vxbkn.ex
Update:Thu May 30 10:03:02 1996

28 Owner Maintenance ChecksOwner Maintenance
Checks
[BK25020(ALL)04/94]
Listed below are vehicle maintenance checks and
inspections that should be performed by the
owner or qualified service technician at the
indicated intervals to help ensure safe
dependable operation of your vehicle.
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[BK25030(ALL)01/95]
Any adverse conditions should be brought to the
attention of your dealer or qualified service
technician for service advice as soon as possible.
*
[BK25040(ALL)01/95]
These Owner Maintenance Checks are generally
not covered by warranties and you may be
charged for labor, parts and lubricants used.
*
[BK25050(ALL)01/95]
When You Stop for Fuel:
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[BK25060(ALL)01/95]
q
Check the engine oil level.
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[BK25065(ALL)06/91]
q
Check coolant level in coolant recovery bottle.
*
[BK25070(ALL)01/95]
q
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
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[BK25080(ALL)01/95]
q
Look for low or under-inflated tires.
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[BK25090(ALL)01/95]
While Operating Your Vehicle:
*
[BK25100(ALL)01/95]
q
Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust
or any smell of exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
*
[BK25125(ALL)05/93]
q
Check for vibrations in the steering wheel.
Notice any increased steering effort or
looseness in the steering wheel, or change in
its straight-ahead position.
*
[BK25150(ALL)05/93]
q
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns
slightly or ªpullsº to one side when traveling
on smooth, level road.
File:18vxbkn.ex
Update:Thu May 30 10:03:02 1996