2009 Mercury Mariner suspension

Factory Authorized Systems Checks
In the event your vehicle experiences a component related concern, please contact your Ford, Lincoln or
Mercury dealership. The Ford Motor Company Trained Technicians who work at Ford, Lincoln or Mercury
dealerships are specifically trained to understand your vehicle.
A proper repair begins with a thorough system check. Factory Authorized Systems Checks can ONLY be
found at a Ford or Lincoln Mercury 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 participating
Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealerships:
•Climate Control
•Service Engine Soon Light
•All-Wheel Drive/Four-Wheel Drive
•Automatic Transmission
•Engine Cooling/Cabin Heating
•Suspension/Steering
•Charge/Start/Battery
•Wheel Alignment
•Brakes
And when your vehicle needs replacement parts, insist that only parts meeting Ford Motor Company’s
specifications are used. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft branded parts meet these specifications. You can find
them at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership. Look for the following brand logos to ensure the
parts installed on your vehicle meet Ford Motor Company Specifications.
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Tires
Proper tire maintenance and replacement are critical to your vehicle’s performance and helps keep you and
your passengers safe. Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size, load index, speed
rating and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originally provided
by Ford. The recommended tire and wheel size may be found on either the Safety Compliance
Certification Label or the Tire Label which is located on the B-Pillar or edge of the driver’s door. If this
information is not found on these labels then you should consult your Ford Dealer. Use of any tire or wheel
not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in
an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Additionally the use of
non-recommended tires and wheels could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power
transfer unit failure. If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized dealer. When you
need to replace your tires, please visit your Ford or Lincoln Mercury Dealership for name-brand tires
and people who know your vehicle.
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Parts
Genuine Ford Collision Parts are designed, engineered, and warranted by Ford Motor Company. See your
dealer for limited warranty details. They are manufactured to the same specifications as those on your vehicle
when it was built. The right replacement parts will help maintain the value of your vehicle.
Ford recommended scheduled maintenance – In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to
have the systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify potential issues and prevent
major problems. Ford Motor Company recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every
scheduled maintenance interval to help ensure your vehicle keeps running great.
MULTI-POINT INSPECTION - Recommended at every visit
❑Check and top up fluid levels: brake, coolant recovery reservoir, manual and automatic transmission (if equipped
with an underhood dipstick), power steering and window washer
❑Inspect tires for wear and check air pressure, including spare.
❑Check exhaust system for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material.
❑Check battery performance.
❑Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights.
❑Check radiator, coolers, 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 filter.
❑Inspect half shaft dust boots, if equipped.
❑Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for leaks and damage.
❑Inspect steering and linkage.
❑Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
❑Inspect clutch operation, if equipped.
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7,500 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth (vehicles with dual rear wheels
should only rotate if unusual wear is noted)
❑Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag
❑Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
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15,000 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)❑Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension,
tie rod ends, driveshaft, and U-joints (lubricate if
equipped with Zerk fittings)
❑Inspect engine cooling system and hoses❑Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake
lines and hoses and parking brake system.
❑Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped)❑Inspect exhaust system and heat shields❑Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if
equipped with an underhood dipstick)
❑Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle U-joints❑Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth (vehicles with dual rear wheels
should only rotate if unusual wear is noted)
❑Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag
❑Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
DEALERVALIDATION:
RO#: P&A C
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30,000 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid
level on vehicles if equipped with dipstick.
Consult your dealer for particular requirements.
❑Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)❑Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped)❑Replace engine air filter❑Replace fuel filter (except Escape, Mariner,
F-Series [non Super Duty],
Expedition/Navigator [short wheel base only],
E-Series)
❑Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension,
tie rod ends, driveshaft, and U-joints (lubricate if
equipped with Zerk fittings)
❑Inspect engine cooling system and hoses❑Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake
lines and hoses and parking brake system.
❑Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped)❑Inspect exhaust system and heat shields❑Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle U-joints❑Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth (vehicles with dual rear wheels
should only rotate if unusual wear is noted)
❑Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag
❑Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
DEALERVALIDATION:
RO#: P&A C
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37,500 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth (vehicles with dual rear wheels
should only rotate if unusual wear is noted)
❑Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag
❑Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
DEALERVALIDATION:
RO#: P&A C
ODE:
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Batteries
The technicians at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership can determine the health of your vehicle’s
battery during any service visit. The Motorcraft Tested Tough Max Series with its “long-life” design outlasted
other long-life batteries by up to 200%. That’s one reason why we stand behind this battery with a
national 3 year, free-replacement and prorated-cost thereafter up to 100 months with unlimited mileage.
Should your battery need to be replaced, consider any one of the batteries that bear the Motorcraft name.
45,000 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)❑Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension,
tie rod ends, driveshaft, and U-joints (lubricate if
equipped with Zerk fittings)
❑Inspect engine cooling system and hoses❑Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake
lines and hoses and parking brake system.
❑Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped)❑Inspect exhaust system and heat shields❑Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if
equipped with an underhood dipstick)
❑Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle U-joints❑Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth (vehicles with dual rear wheels
should only rotate if unusual wear is noted)
❑Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag
❑Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
DEALERVALIDATION:
RO#: P&A C
ODE:
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52,500 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth (vehicles with dual rear wheels
should only rotate if unusual wear is noted)
❑Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag
❑Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
DEALERVALIDATION:
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60,000 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Change automatic transmission fluid on all
vehicles equipped with the TorqShift
transmission. Consult your dealer for your
particular requirements.
❑Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)❑Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped)❑Replace engine air filter❑Replace fuel filter (except Escape, Mariner,
F-Series [non Super Duty],
Expedition/Navigator [short wheel base only],
E-Series)
❑Replace wheel bearing grease and grease seals
on 4x2 front wheel bearings (if non-sealed
bearings)
❑Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension,
tie rod ends, driveshaft, and U-joints (lubricate if
equipped with Zerk fittings)
❑Inspect engine cooling system and hoses❑Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake
lines and hoses and parking brake system.
❑Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped)❑Inspect exhaust system and heat shields❑Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle U-joints❑Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth (vehicles with dual rear wheels
should only rotate if unusual wear is noted)
❑Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag
❑Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
DEALERVALIDATION:
RO#: P&A C
ODE:
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75,000 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)❑Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension,
tie rod ends, driveshaft, and U-joints (lubricate if
equipped with Zerk fittings)
❑Inspect engine cooling system and hoses❑Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake
lines and hoses and parking brake system.
❑Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped)❑Inspect exhaust system and heat shields❑Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if
equipped with an underhood dipstick)
❑Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle U-joints❑Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth (vehicles with dual rear wheels
should only rotate if unusual wear is noted)
❑Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag
❑Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
DEALERVALIDATION:
RO#: P&A C
ODE:
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82,500 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth (vehicles with dual rear wheels
should only rotate if unusual wear is noted)
❑Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag
❑Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
DEALERVALIDATION:
RO#: P&A C
ODE:
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