2006 FORD GT maintenance schedule

Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important that you have
the systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify any
potential issue before there are any problems. Ford Motor Company
suggests the following multi-point inspection to be performed at every
scheduled maintenance as the way to ensure your vehicle keeps running
right.
Multi-point inspection - Recommended at every visit
•Check and top up fluid levels: brake, engine coolant recovery
reservoir, intercooler coolant, power steering and window washer.
• Inspect tires for wear and correct air pressure.
• Check exhaust system for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign
materials.
• Check battery performance.
• Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard
warning lights.
• Check radiator, coolers and heater and air conditioning hoses.
• Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation.
• Check windshield for cracks, chips and pitting.
• Inspect for oil and fluid leaks.
• Inspect engine air cleaner filter and elements.
• Inspect half-shaft dust boots.
• Check shocks, struts and other suspension components for leaks and
damage.
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG
The following maintenance schedule applies only if the vehicle is
operated in a typical manner. If the vehicle is operated in a non-typical
manner, maintenance frequency will be increased. The following
maintenance schedules are listed in both time intervals and mileage
(kilometer) intervals.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON THE WEB
To learn more about the importance of routine and dealer-performed
maintenance on your vehicle, please visit the Ford Customer Service
website. You’ll also find important warranty information, customer
assistance, technical expertise, frequently asked questions and much
more. The website location is: www.ford.com.
Then go to the vehicles and service pick at the web site.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TIME INTERVAL
Note:Repeat maintenance at scheduled intervals for the life of the
vehicle.
1 Year:
• Change engine oil
• Inspect engine and intercooler cooling systems
• Inspect engine air filter elements, replace if required
• Perform six month checks as outlined earlier in this section
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses and
parking brake system.
• Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and ball joints
3 Years:
• Change engine oil
• Inspect engine and intercooler cooling systems
• Change manual transaxle fluid
• Perform six month checks as outlined earlier in this section
• Replace engine air filter elements
• Replace fuel filter
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses and
parking brake system.
• Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and ball joints
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Mileage (kilometer) intervalsMaintenance item Miles (x 1000)5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 4550
Km (x 1000) 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80
Change engine oil and replace oil filter ••••••••••
Inspect tires for wear, measure tread depth and rotate ••••••
Multi–point inspection ••••••••••
Inspect steering linkage, suspension and ball joints ••••
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses ••••••••••
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines
and hoses ••••••••••
Adjust parking brake ••••••••••
Inspect half-shaft boots ••••••••••
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields ••••••••••
Inspect drive belts ••••••••••
Replace fuel filter •
Replace sump drive belt •
Inspect engine air filter ••••• ••••
Replace engine air filter •
Change engine coolant (Three years/30,000 miles
maximum) •
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Maintenance item Miles (x 1000)55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100
Km (x 1000) 88 96 104 112 120 128 136 144 152 160
Change engine oil and replace oil filter ••••••••••
Inspect tires for wear, measure tread depth and rotate •••••
Multi–point inspection ••••••••••
Inspect steering linkage, suspension and ball joints •••
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses ••••••••••
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines
and hoses ••••••••••
Adjust parking brake ••••••••••
Inspect half-shaft boots ••••••••••
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields ••••••••••
Inspect drive belts ••••••••••
Replace fuel filter ••
Replace sump drive belt ••
Inspect engine air filter • ••••• ••
Replace engine air filter ••
Change engine coolant (Three years/30,000 miles
maximum) ••
Replace brake fluid •
Replace drive belt(s) •
Replace spark plugs •
Inspect/Replace PCV valve •
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Maintenance item Miles (x 1000)105 110 115 120 125 130 135 140 145 150
Km (x 1000) 168 176 184 192 200 208 216 224 232 240
Change engine oil and replace oil filter ••••••••••
Inspect tires for wear, measure tread depth and rotate •••••
Multi–point inspection ••••••••••
Inspect steering linkage, suspension and ball joints ••••
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses ••••••••••
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines
and hoses ••••••••••
Adjust parking brake ••••••••••
Inspect half-shaft boots ••••••••••
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields ••••••••••
Inspect drive belts ••••••••••
Replace fuel filter ••
Replace sump drive belt ••
Inspect engine air filter ••• •••••
Replace engine air filter ••
Change engine coolant (Three years/30,000 miles
maximum) ••
Replace brake fluid •
Replace drive belt(s) ••
Inspect/Replace PCV valve •
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