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If equipped, inspect automatic transmission fluid level with dipstick.
z Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines, hoses and parking brake system.
z Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise.
z Inspect engine cooling system and hoses.
z Inspect steering linkage, suspension and (if equipped) driveshaft and ball joints.
z Rotate tires and inspect for wear.
z Install a new cabin air filter.
z If filled with green engine coolant, change coolant.
224,000 Km (140,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
232,000 Km (145,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
240,000 Km (150,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines, hoses and parking brake system.
z Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise.
z Inspect engine cooling system and hoses.
z Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
z Inspect steering linkage, suspension and (if equipped) driveshaft and ball joints.
z Rotate tires and inspect for wear.
z Install a new engine air filter.
z Install a new fuel filter. (See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION below.)
z If equipped, install a new cabin air filter.
z If filled with yellow engine coolant, change coolant or at 8 years, whichever comes first.
z Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter.
z Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel (RWD) vehicles.
z Install a new accessory drive belt(s) (if a new belt has not been installed within the last 100,000
miles).
z If equipped, install new climate controlled seat filters (Navigator, Lincoln LS and Aviator).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: If vehicle is registered in California, the California Air Resources Board
(CARB) has determined that failure to install a new fuel filter at this interval will not nullify the emission
warranty or limit recall liability prior to completion of the vehicle's useful life. It is, however
recommended that maintenance checks be carried out and recorded at the indicated intervals.
Additional checks for natural gas and propane vehicles include inspecting fuel tanks, as well as
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and evaporative emission noises. The Ultrasonic Leak Detector includes a multi-
directional transmitter
(operating in the ultrasonic range) and a hand- held detector. The transmitter is placed inside the
vehicle. On the outside of the vehicle, the hand- held detector is used to sweep the area of the
suspected leak. As the source of the leak is approached, a beeping sound is produced which
increases in both speed and frequency.
Squeak and Rattle Repair Kit
The squeak and rattle repair kit (Rotunda tool number 164- R4900) contains lubricants and self-
adhesive materials that can be used to eliminate interior and exterior squeaks and rattles. The kit
consists of the following materials:
zPVC (soft foam) tape
z Urethane (hard foam) tape
z Flocked (black fuzzy) tape
z UHMW (frosted) tape
z Squeak and rattle oil tube
z Squeak and rattle grease tube
Tracing Powder
Tracing powder is used to check both the uniformity of contact and the tension of a seal against its
sealing surface. These tests are usually done when a suspected air leak/noise appears to originate
from the seal area or during the alignment and adjustment of a component to a weatherstrip. Tracing
powder can be ordered from Crest Industries as ATR Leak Trace. Carry out the tracing powder test as
follows:
a. Clean the weatherstrip.
b. Spray the tracing powder on the mating surface only. c. Close the door completely. Do not slam the door.
d. Open the door. An imprint is made where the weatherstrip contacted the mating surface seal. Gaps or a faint imprint will show where there is poor contact with the weatherstrip. Klj . 13 ba
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occurs on first
(morning) brake
application
pads.
Caused by humidity and
low disc brake pad
temperature.
z Squealing noise— a
continuous squeal z
Disc brake pads
or linings worn
below minimum
thickness. z
INSTALL new disc brake
pads. REFER to Section 206 - 03 for front disc brake
pads or Section 206 - 04 for
rear disc brake pads.
z Squealing noise— an
intermittent squeal
brought on by cold,
heat, water, mud or
snow z
Disc brake pad. zAcceptable condition.
z Groaning noise—
occurs at low speeds
with brake lightly
applied (creeping) z
Disc brake
pads. z
Acceptable condition.
z Grinding noise—
continuous z
Disc brake pads
or linings worn
below minimum
thickness. z
INSPECT the disc brake
pads, brake discs and
attaching hardware for
damage. REPAIR or
INSTALL new components
as necessary. REFER to
Section 206 - 03 for front
disc brakes and Section 206 - 04 for rear disc brakes.
z Moaning noise zBrake linings
contaminated
with grease or
oil. z
INSPECT the brake pads
and shoes for
contamination. REPAIR or
INSTALL new components
as necessary. REFER to
Section 206 - 03 for front
disc brakes or Section 206 -
04 for rear disc brakes.
z Brake
vibration/shudder—
occurs when brakes
are applied z
Uneven disc or
drum wear.
z Uneven disc
brake pad or
lining transfer.
z Suspension
components. z
Go To Pinpoint Test A .
z Brake
vibration/shudder—
occurs when the brake
pedal is released z
Brake drag. zINSPECT the disc brake
pads or linings for
premature wear. REPAIR
or INSTALL a new caliper
or wheel cylinder as
necessary. REFER to
Section 206 - 03 for front
disc brakes and Section 206 - 04 for rear disc brakes.
Symptom Chart—
Driveline Noise/Vibration Condition
Possible Sources Action
z Axle howling or
whine— front or rear
axle z
Axle lubricant
low. z
CHECK the lubricant level.
FILL the axle to
specification.
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CARRY OUT a driveline
vibration test. REFER to
Section 205
- 00 . REPAIR as
necessary.
z Binding or
damaged
splines on the
driveshaft slip-
yoke. z
CLEAN and INSPECT the
splines of the slip- yoke,
driveshaft and coupling
shaft for wear or damage.
INSTALL a new slip- yoke or
driveshaft assembly as
necessary. REFER to
Section 205 - 01 . REPAIR as
necessary.
z Driveshaft
runout. z
CARRY OUT a Runout
Check. REFER to Section 205 - 00 . REPAIR as
necessary.
z Incorrect lateral
and radial
tire/wheel
runout. z
INSPECT the tire and
wheels. MEASURE tire
runouts. REPAIR or
INSTALL new components
as necessary. REFER to
Section 204 - 04 .
z Driveline angles
out of
specification. z
CHECK for correct driveline
angles. REPAIR as
necessary. REFER to
Section 205 - 00 .
z Incorrectly
seated CV joint
in the front
wheel hub. z
CHECK the outer CV joint
for correct seating into the
hub. REPAIR as necessary. Symptom Chart —
Engine Noise/Vibration Condition
Possible Sources Action
z Grinding noise—
occurs during
engine cranking z
Incorrect starter
motor mounting. z
INSPECT the starter motor
for correct mounting.
REPAIR as necessary.
REFER to Section 303 - 06 .
z Starter motor. zCHECK the starter motor.
REPAIR or INSTALL a new
starter motor as necessary.
REFER to Section 303 - 06 .
z Incorrect starter
motor drive
engagement. z
INSPECT the starter motor
drive and flexplate/flywheel
for wear or damage.
INSTALL a new starter
motor drive or flywheel as
necessary. REFER to
Section 303 - 06 .
z Engine ticking
noise z
Fuel injector.
z Fuel line.
z Oil pump.
z Valve lifter.
z Belt tensioner.
z Water pump.
z Obstruction of cooling
fan. z
Go To Pinpoint Test B .
z Engine drumming zPowertrain mount. zCARRY OUT Klj . 23 ba
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Generator electrical
field or bearings. z
CARRY OUT generator
load test. REPAIR or
INSTALL a new generator
as necessary. REFER to
Section 414 - 02 .
z Drone type noise zExhaust system. zCARRY OUT the Exhaust System Neutralizing in this
section. REPAIR as
necessary.
z A/C compressor. zCHECK for noise with
vehicle at constant speeds.
CYCLE the compressor on
and off and listen for a
change in pitch. REPAIR as
necessary. REFER to
Section 412 - 03 .
z Powertrain mounts. zCARRY OUT the
Powertrain/Drivetrain Mount Neutralizing in this
section.
z Sputter type
noise— noise
worse when cold,
lessens or
disappears when
vehicle is at
operating
temperature z
Damaged or worn
exhaust system
components. z
INSPECT the exhaust
system for leaks or
damage. REPAIR as
necessary. REFER to
Section 309 - 00 .
z Rattling noise—
noise from the
upper engine
(valve train).
Worse when
engine is cold z
Low oil level. zCHECK oil level. FILL as
necessary.
z Thin or diluted oil. zINSPECT the oil for
contamination. If oil is
contaminated, CHECK for
the source. REPAIR as
necessary. CHANGE the oil
and filter.
z Low oil pressure. zCARRY OUT an oil
pressure test. If not within
specifications, REPAIR as
necessary. REFER to
Section 303 - 00 .
z Worn rocker
arms/fulcrums or
followers. z
CARRY OUT a valve train
analysis. INSTALL new
valve train components as
necessary. REFER to
Section 303 - 01A for 3.8L
engines or Section 303 - 01B
for 4.6L (2V) engines.
z Worn valve guides. zCARRY OUT a valve train
analysis. INSTALL new
valve guides as necessary.
REFER to Section 303 - 01A
for 3.8L engines or
Section 303 - 01B for 4.6L (2V)
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as necessary.
z Accelerator pedal
vibration— felt
through the pedal
as a buzz z
Throttle cable loose
or misrouted. z
INSPECT the throttle cable.
REPAIR as necessary.
REFER to Section 310 - 02 .
z Engine
vibration— mostly
at coast/neutral
coast. Condition
improves with
vehicle
accelerating z
Combustion
instability. z
CHECK the ignition system.
INSTALL new components
as necessary.
z Engine vibration
or shudder—
occurs with light
to medium
acceleration
above 56 km/h
(35 mph) z
Worn or damaged
spark plugs. z
INSPECT the spark plugs
for cracks, high resistance
or broken insulator.
INSTALL a new spark plug
(s) as necessary.
z Plugged fuel injector. zREPAIR or INSTALL a new
injector as necessary.
REFER to Section 303 - 04A
for 3.8L engines or
Section 303 - 04B for 4.6L (2V)
engines.
z Damaged spark plug
wire. z
INSPECT the spark plug
wires for damage. INSTALL
a new spark plug wire(s) as
necessary.
z Contaminated fuel. zINSPECT the fuel for
contamination. DRAIN the
fuel system and refill.
z Worn or damaged
torque converter. z
CHECK the torque
converter. INSTALL a new
torque converter as
necessary. REFER to
Section 307 - 01 .
Symptom Chart—
Idle Noise/Vibration Condition
Possible Sources Action
z Idle air control (IAC)
valve moan — occurs
on throttle tip- out z
IAC valve is
contaminated
with oil. z
GO to Component Tests in
this section.
z Accessory drive belt
chirp — occurs at idle
or high idle, cold or
hot. Most common
occurrence is during
humid weather z
Accessory drive
belt worn, or
pulley is
misaligned or
loose. z
INSPECT for loose or
misaligned pulleys. CHECK
the drive belt for wear or
damage. INSTALL new
pulley(s)/drive belt, or
accessory drive components
as necessary. REFER to
Section 303 - 05 .
z Accessory drive
bearing hoot —
occurs at idle or high
idle in cold
temperatures of
approximately +4°C z
Accessory drive
idler or
tensioner pulley
bearing is
experiencing
stick/slip z
Go To Pinpoint Test C . Klj . 28 ba
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closing/opening
the window
z Squeak— heard
outside of vehicle
when
closing/opening
the door z
Exhaust shield
rubbing against
the chassis or
exhaust pipe. z
CHECK the exhaust system.
REPAIR as necessary. REFER
to Section 309 - 00 .
z Squeak— occurs
with initial brake
pedal application z
Disc brake pads. zUnder certain conditions,
asbestos free pads can
generate a squeak noise. This
noise is normal and does not
indicate a concern.
z Squeak— a
constant noise
that occurs with
brake pedal
applications z
Damaged or
worn disc brake
pads. z
INSPECT the pads for oil,
grease or brake fluid
contamination. CHECK for
glazed linings. A brake disc with
hard spots will also cause a
squeak type noise. REPAIR or
INSTALL new pads as
necessary. REFER to Section 206 - 03 for front disc brakes and
Section 206 - 04 for rear disc
brakes.
z Squeak— noise
occurs over
bumps or when
turning z
Worn control
arm bushings. z
INSPECT the control arm
bushings. Spray with lubricant
and CARRY OUT a "bounce
test" to determine which
bushing. REPAIR as necessary.
REFER to Section 204 - 01 .
z Worn or
damaged shock
absorber/strut. z
INSPECT the shock absorber
for damage. CARRY OUT a
"bounce test" to isolate the
noise. INSTALL a new shock
absorber/strut as necessary.
REFER to Section 204 - 01 for
the front shock absorber/strut or
Section 204 - 02 for the rear
shock absorber/strut.
z Rattle— heard
when
closing/opening
the door or
window z
Loose internal
door
mechanism,
bracket or
attachment. z
REPEAT the motion or CARRY
OUT a "tap test" to duplicate the
noise. INSPECT the door for
loose components. TIGHTEN
loose components or USE the
Rotunda Squeak and Rattle Kit
to isolate any rattling
components.
z Rattle — GT
models only,
noise occurs from
the rear of the
vehicle z
A loose or under
torqued shock
damper
attaching nut. z
VERIFY the torque on the
shock damper- to-axle nuts is 63
Nm (46 lb- ft). VERIFY the
torque for the shock damper- to-
rail bracket nuts is 90 Nm (66
lb- ft). Do not over torque.
TIGHTEN as necessary.
z Squeak or rattle—
heard inside the
vehicle over rough
roads/bumps z
Misaligned glove
compartment
door/hinge. z
ALIGN the glove compartment
door.
z Instrument panel
trim loose or z
INSPECT the instrument panel
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Section 308 - 02 .
z Grease or oil on the
clutch disc facing. z
CHECK the input shaft
seal and rear main oil
seal. REPAIR as
necessary. INSTALL a
new clutch disc.
REFER to Section 308 -
03A for T50D
transmissions or
Section 308 - 03B for
TR3650 transmissions.
z Clutch disc surface
glazed or damaged. z
INSPECT the clutch
disc surface for a
glazed, hardened or
damage condition.
CARRY OUT a disc
check. INSTALL a new
clutch disc as
necessary. REFER to
Section 308 - 01 .
z Damaged or worn
clutch pressure
plate. z
INSPECT the clutch
pressure plate for wear
or damage. INSTALL a
new clutch pressure
plate as necessary.
REFER to Section 308 -
01 .
z Flywheel surface
damaged or glazed. z
INSPECT the flywheel
for damage or wear.
CARRY OUT a
flywheel runout check.
INSTALL a new
flywheel as necessary.
REFER to Section 303 -
01A for 3.8L engines or
Section 303 - 01B for
4.6L (2V) engines.
z Clutch chatter noise—
noise when clutch
pedal is released at
initial take- off. Clutch is
hard to engage and
disengage z
Pilot bearing worn,
damaged or not
correctly aligned in
bore. z
INSPECT the clutch
pressure plate release
fingers for uneven
wear, clutch
components burnt or a
seized pilot bearing.
INSTALL a new pilot
bearing as necessary.
REFER to Section 308 -
01 .
z Clutch vibration zLoose flywheel
bolts.
z Damaged or loose
clutch pressure
plate.
z Excessive flywheel
runout. z
Go To Pinpoint Test L .
z Transmission
rattling/clattering
noise— noise at idle or
on light acceleration
from a stop. Gear
selection difficult z
Gearshift lever joint
worn or damaged. z
INSTALL a new
gearshift lever. REFER
to Section 308 - 03A for
T50D transmissions or
Section 308 - 03B for
TR3650 transmissions. Klj . 41 ba
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