Determine which maintenance schedule to follow
It’s important to follow the maintenance schedule that most closely mirrors your driving habits and the
conditions under which you drive. For this reason, the Scheduled Maintenance Guide is divided into two basic
maintenance schedules: the
Normal Schedule(further segmented intoTrucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVsandCars & CUVs) andSpecial Operating Conditions
Determining which maintenance schedule is right for you is easy. For the most part, do you drive your
Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle under typical, everyday conditions? If so, follow theNormal Schedule Trucks,
Fullsize Vans & SUVs,orNormal Schedule Cars & CUVs.
Special Operating Conditions
However, if one or more of the Special Operating Conditions outlined below better describes how you
typically operate your vehicle, you will need to perform some maintenance services more often than the Normal
Schedule recommends.
•Towing a trailer or carrying heavy loads
•Extensive idling and/or driving at low-speeds for long distances
•Driving in dusty conditions
•Off-road operation
•Use of E85 fuel 50% of the time or greater (flex fuel vehicles only)
Important:For further details and information regarding these Special Operating Conditions see page 42.
Maximum Oil Change Interval
❑Normal Schedule: 7,500 miles or 6 months, whichever occurs first.❑Special Operating Conditions: 5,000 miles, 6 months, or 200 hours of engine operation, whichever occurs first
see appropriate schedule on page 42.
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant
❑6 years or 105,000 miles - change Premium Gold coolant (whichever comes first)❑After initial change - change Premium Gold coolant every 3 years or 45,000 miles (see page 48)
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Items Needing Special Attention
If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercuryprimarilyin one of the more demandingSpecial Operating
Conditionslisted below, you will need to have some items maintained more frequently. If you only
occasionallyoperate your vehicle under these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additional
maintenance. For specific recommendations, see your Ford or Lincoln Mercury Dealership Service
Advisor or Technician.
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
Every 5,000 milesRotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth
Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag
Every 5,000 miles or 6 monthsChange engine oil and replace oil filter
Inspect and lubricate U-joints
Every 30,000 milesChange automatic transmission/transaxle fluid (not
required on 6R60/6R75/TorqShift transmissions)
Replace wheel bearing grease and grease seals on
4x2 front wheel bearings (if non-sealed bearings)
Every 60,000 milesChange transfer case fluid
Change manual transmission fluid
As requiredInspect and lubricate U-joints
See Rear Axle Towing under
Exceptions.
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