ITEMS NEEDING SPECIAL ATTENTION
If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicleprimarilyin 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 60,000 milesChange transfer case fluid
Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances
Inspect frequently, service as
requiredReplace cabin air filter
Every 200 hours of useChange engine oil
Every 5,000 milesInspect brake system
Lubricate control arm and steering ball joints if equipped
with zerk fittings
Every 60,000 milesReplace spark plugs
Change transfer case fluid
Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads
Inspect frequently, service as
requiredReplace engine air filter
Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Every 5,000 miles or 6 monthsInspect and lubricate U-joints
Every 60,000 milesChange transfer case fluid
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Off-road operation
Inspect frequently, service as
requiredReplace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Inspect and lubricate steering linkage ball joints and
U-joints if equipped with zerk fittings
Every 60,000 milesChange transfer case fluid
Use of E85 exclusively (flex fuel vehicles only)
Every 3,000 milesIf ran exclusively on E85, fill the tank full with regular
unleaded fuel.
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