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FACTORY AUTHORIZED SYSTEMS CHECKS
In the event that your vehicle experiences a component related concern,
please contact your Ford dealership. The Ford Motor Company Trained
Technicians who work at Ford dealerships are specifically trained to
understand your vehicle.
A proper repair begins with a thorough system check. A Factory
Authorized Systems Check can ONLY be found at a Ford dealership. In
some circumstances, the technician may need to request your
authorization to perform additional operations to determine the final
diagnosis. The technician’s goal is to ensure that your vehicle is fixed
right the first time, at the best value to you.
The following list represents several of the Factory Authorized Systems
Checks available at a participating Ford dealers:
•Air Conditioning
•Check Engine Light
•All Wheel Drive and 4x4
•Automatic Transmission
•Engine Cooling and Cabin Heating
•Steering and Suspension
•Charge/Start/Battery
•Wheel Alignment
•Anti-Lock Brake System
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM
To ensure the emissions control systems operate effectively, you should
have the services listed in the maintenance schedule performed at the
specified time and mileage/km intervals. You should avoid running out of
fuel or turning off the ignition while the vehicle is in motion, especially
at high speeds.
Because of high engine compartment and exhaust system
temperatures resulting from emissions equipment, do not park,
idle or operate your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover
where the possibility of ground fire exists.
Do not make unauthorized modifications to the engine or vehicle.
Modifications causing increased amounts of unburned fuel to reach the
exhaust system can significantly increase the temperature of the engine
compartment and/or the exhaust system.
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Daily owner checks
EngineCheck the air filter restriction gauge.
Check the engine oil.
Inspect the coolant level
Brake systemCheck the air brake system reservoir
automatic drain valve operation.
Drain the air brake system reservoir -
manual valve.
Transmission systemVisually check the automatic
transmission for fluid leakage.
Steering systemCheck the power steering pump fluid
level and check the system for leaks.
Check the entire vehicle for evidence
of fluid leaks.
U.S. Department of
Transportation, Federal
Highway Administration
requirements (ensure that
the entire system is
functioning properly)Check the service brakes.
Check the parking brake.
Check the steering mechanism.
Check the lighting devices and
reflectors.
Check the tires.
Check the horn.
Check the windshield wipers.
Check the rear vision mirrors.
Check the wheels and rims.
Check the emergency equipment.
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Maintenance Operation Frequency - Observation
Check the engine performance
and the engine governorExcessive engine noise.
Inspect the fan, the fan shroud,
and the fan clutchEngine overheats, fan runs at high
speed constantly, excessive fan noise,
or fan wobble due to worn bearings.
Check for operation of ABS
warning lampAt each engine start up.
Inspect the entire exhaust
system (including inlet pipe,
muffler, outlet pipe and all
exhaust clamps and fasteners)
for holes, leakage, breakage,
looseness and corrosive
damageExcessive noise or the smell of fumes
is experienced.
Inspect the engine air
induction system (including the
air ducts and the air filter) for
loose fitting, damaged or
missing componentsExcessive noise emanates from the
engine compartment.
Inspect the tires and check the
air pressure
(3)Poor steering, wandering or excessive
tire wear.
Balance the wheels and the
tiresVibration or abnormal tire wear
indicates imbalance.
Check the front end alignment
(3)Poor steering, wandering or excessive
tire wear.
Check the transmission and
engine mountings
(2)Hard shifting or excessive vibration.
Check and adjust transmission
controls
(2)High effort to shift or noisy
transmission.
Check fuel pump pressure Insufficient full-throttle power or
backfiring.
Clean radiator cap seal. Clean
and inspect the cap surface on
the radiatorWhen the cap does not hold pressure.
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Maintenance Operation Frequency - Observation
Check the battery terminals for
corrosionWhenever electrical power supply has
diminished.
Tighten the wheel mounting
nuts to the specified torque.
Refer toWheelsin the
Maintenance and
SpecificationschapterRequired initially at 500 and 1000
miles (800 and 1600 km). Perform
again at 500 and 1000 mile (800 and
1600 km) intervals after each tire
removal/replacement.
Clean body/door drain holes At least twice annually.
Clean windshield wiper blades As required.
Replace windshield wiper
bladesIf wiping the blades with a clean cloth
and mild detergent and washing with
a cleaner does not restore a clean
wipe.
Lubricate body lock cylinders Noisy or difficult to operate.
Check headlamp alignment Lamp beams in wrong position when
vehicle operating loaded.
Check windshield washer fluid
level; add fluid if requiredIf washes do not spray when operated.
1- During maintenance and repair, protect the fuel tube and the hose
assemblies, the power steering lines, and the brake lines from the
external heat, the acids and the abrasion that could damage the lines.
2- Check for (free) linkage action and ensure that (return) spring
force is adequate to maintain pedal free play.
3- Adjust, repair or replace as required with the same or equivalent
parts.
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ON-HIGHWAY - 60,000 MILES (96,000 KM) OR MORE ANNUALLY
(Miles, kilometers or months - whichever occurs first)
Miles (x 1000) 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Kilometers (x 1000) 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192 216 240
Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30
Non-driving front axle
Wheel bearing - oil type - check level••••••••••
Wheel bearing - oil type - change oil•
Wheel bearing - grease type - repack•••••
Tie rod ends - lubricate••••••••••
Drag link - lubricate••••••••••
King pin and bushing - lubricate••••••••••
Brake system - air
Slack adjusters - lubricate••
S-cam - lubricate••••••••••
Brake system - hydraulic
Master cylinder - check level••••••••••
Park brake relay lever / linkage - lubricate••
Steering
Power steering fluid - check level••••••••••
Power steering fluid - change fluid•
Power steering filter - replacement Five years or 500,000 miles (800,000 km)
Steering gear Ross TAS - output shaft - lubricate•••
Steering column u-joints / slip joint - lubricate••••••••••
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ON-HIGHWAY - 60,000 MILES (96,000 KM) OR MORE ANNUALLY
(Miles, kilometers or months - whichever occurs first)
Miles (x 1000) 165 180 195 210 225 240 255 270 285 300
Kilometers (x 1000) 264 288 312 336 360 384 408 432 456 480
Months 33 36 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60
Non-driving front axle
Wheel bearing - oil type - check level••••••••••
Wheel bearing - oil type - change oil••
Wheel bearing - grease type - repack•••••
Tie rod ends - lubricate••••••••••
Drag link - lubricate••••••••••
King pin and bushing - lubricate••••••••••
Brake system - air
Slack adjusters - lubricate•••
S-cam - lubricate••••••••••
Brake system - hydraulic
Master cylinder - check fluid level••••••••••
Park brake relay level / linkage - lubricate••
Steering
Power steering fluid - check level••••••••••
Power steering fluid - change level••
Power steering filter - replacement Five years or 500,000 miles (800,000 km)
Steering gear Ross TAS - output seal - lubricate•••
Steering column u-joints / slip joint - lubricate••••••••••
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CITY - 60,000 MILES (96,000 KM) OR LESS ANNUALLY
(Miles, kilometers or months - whichever occurs first)
Miles (x 1000) 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Kilometers (x 1000) 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 128 144 160
Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30
Non-driving front axle
Wheel bearing - oil type - check level••••••••••
Wheel bearing - oil type - change oil••
Wheel bearing - grease type - repack••
Tie rod ends - lubricate••••••••••
Drag link - lubricate••••••••••
King pin and bushing - lubricate••••••••••
Brake system - air
Slack adjusters - lubricate••
S-cam - lubricate••••••••••
Brake system - hydraulic
Master cylinder - check fluid level••••••••••
Park brake relay lever / linkage - lubricate•••
Steering
Power steering fluid - check level••••••••••
Power steering fluid - change fluid••
Power steering filter - replacement Five years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km)
Steering gear Ross TAS - output seal - lubricate•••
Steering column u-joints / slip joint - lubricate••••••••••
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CITY - 60,000 MILES (96,000 KM) OR LESS ANNUALLY
(Miles, kilometers or months - whichever occurs first)
Miles (x 1000) 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200
Kilometers (x 1000) 176 192 208 224 240 256 272 288 304 320
Months 33 36 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60
Non-driving front axle
Wheel bearing - oil type - check level••••••••••
Wheel bearing - oil type - change oil•••
Wheel bearing - grease type - repack•••
Tie rode ends - lubricate••••••••••
Drag link - lubricate••••••••••
King pin and bushing - lubricate••••••••••
Brake system - air
Slack adjusters - lubricate•••
S-cam - lubricate••••••••••
Brake system - hydraulic
Master cylinder - check fluid level••••••••••
Park brake relay lever / linkage - lubricate•••
Steering
Power steering fluid - check level••••••••••
Power steering fluid - change fluid•••
Power steering filter - replacement Five years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km)
Steering gear Ross TAS - output seal - lubricate•••
Steering column u-joints / slip joint - lubricate••••••••••
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