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.
KEEPITGENUINE
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Keep It Genuine
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
ODE:
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ATE:MILEAGE:
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:
D
ATE:MILEAGE:
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Trucks, Fullsize
Vans & SUVs
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:
RO#: P&A C
ODE:
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ATE:MILEAGE:
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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90,000 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid
level on vehicles if equipped with dipstick.
Consult your dealer for 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 spark plugs❑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 accessory drive belts❑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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ATE:MILEAGE:
97,500 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:
D
ATE:MILEAGE:
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Trucks, Fullsize
Vans & SUVs
120,000 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)❑Replace climate-controlled seat filters (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 PCV valve on all light trucks over
6,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
(except 3V engines)
❑Change automatic transmission fluid on all
vehicles equipped with the TorqShift
transmission. Consult your dealer for your
particular requirements.
❑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 accessory drive belts❑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:
D
ATE:MILEAGE:
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Normal Schedule
Trucks, Fullsize
Vans & SUVs
150,000 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant
(see Exceptions on page 47 and Premium Gold
Coolant Change Record on page 48)
❑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)
❑Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid
and filter (filter not required on 6F35).
(Except vehicles equipped with the TorqShift
transmission).
❑Change manual transmission fluid (Escape)❑Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive
(RWD) vehicles (see pages 42 and 47).
❑Change transfer case fluid (4x4 only)❑Change front differential fluid (4x4 only)❑Replace wheel bearings (if non-sealed bearings)❑Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not
replaced in the last 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
❑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 PCV valve for flow (3V engines)❑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:
D
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22,500 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth
❑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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ATE:MILEAGE:
30,000 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)❑Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped)❑Replace engine air filter (except Focus with
PZEV engine)
❑Replace fuel filter (Crown Victoria, Grand
Marquis, Town Car and Mustang)
❑Inspect and lubricate 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 transmission fluid level (if equipped with
an underhood dipstick).
❑Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth
❑Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag
❑Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
DEALERVALIDATION:
RO#: P&A C
ODE:
D
ATE:MILEAGE:
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Cars & CUVs
60,000 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped)❑Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)❑Replace engine air filter (except Focus with PZEV
engine)
❑Replace fuel filter (Crown Victoria, Grand
Marquis, Town Car and Mustang)
❑Inspect and lubricate 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 transmission fluid level (if equipped with
an underhood dipstick).
❑Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth
❑Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag
❑Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
DEALERVALIDATION:
RO#: P&A C
ODE:
D
ATE:MILEAGE:
67,500 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth
❑Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag
❑Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
DEALERVALIDATION:
RO#: P&A C
ODE:
D
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