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NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG
The following section contains the “Normal Schedule”. This schedule is
presented at specific mileage (kilometer) intervals with exceptions noted.
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Miles (x 1,000) 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75
Kilometers (x 1,000) 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60
Change engine oil and filter• •••••••••
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread
depth. Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels
should only rotate if unusual wear is observed.• •••••••••
Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag• •••••••••
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)• •••••••••
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if
equipped with a dipstick). Consult dealer for
requirements.•••••
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake
linings, hoses and parking brake•••••
Inspect engine cooling system concentration and
hoses•••••
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields•••••
Inspect front axle and U-joints; lubricate if equipped
with grease fittings (4WD vehicles)•••••
Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped)•••••
Inspect and lubricate steering linkage, ball joints,
suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints•••••
Torque the rear U-bolts (Transit Connect)•••••
Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped)• ••••
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Miles (x 1,000) 82.5 90 97.5 105 112.5 120 127.5 135 142.5 150
Kilometers (x 1,000) 132 144 156 168 180 192 204 216 228 240
Months 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120
Change engine oil and filter• •••••••••
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread
depth. Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels
should only rotate if unusual wear is observed.• •••••••••
Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag• •••••••••
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)• •••••••••
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if
equipped with a dipstick). Consult dealer for
requirements.•••••
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake
linings, hoses and parking brake•••••
Inspect engine cooling system concentration and
hoses•••••
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields•••••
Inspect front axle and U-joints; lubricate if equipped
with grease fittings (4WD vehicles)•••••
Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped)•••••
Inspect and lubricate steering linkage, ball joints,
suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints•••••
Torque the rear U-bolts (Transit Connect)•••••
Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped)• ••••
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Every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km)Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if
equipped)
Replace engine air filter
Replace fuel filter (Ranger)
Every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid and filter
on TorqShifttransmission. Consult dealer for
requirements.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease
seal on 4x2 vehicles (if non-sealed bearings
are used)
Every 105,000 miles
(168,000 km)Change engine coolant
1
Change manual transmission fluid (all trucks
except Escape)
Change rear axle fluid (Dana axles)
Replace spark plugs
Inspect accessory drive belt(s)
2
Every 150,000 miles
(240,000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid and filter
(filter not required on 6F35, 6F50 and AWF-21
transmissions) except TorqShifttransmission.
Consult dealer for requirements.
Change front axle fluid (4WD vehicles)
Change manual transmission fluid
Change rear axle fluid on all rear-wheel drive
(RWD) vehicles
Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles)
Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced
within the last 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
Replace front wheel bearings and seals on 4x2
vehicles (if non-sealed bearings are used)
1Initial replacement at 105,000 miles (160,000 km) or 72 months; every
45,000 miles (80,000 km) or 36 months thereafter
2Perform a follow-up inspection at 120,000 miles (192,000 km)
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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
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
Inspect frequently, service as
required.– Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
– See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)– Rotate 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 (8,000 km) or
6 months– Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
– Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid (not required on
6R80 or TorqShifttransmissions).
– Replace wheel bearing grease and grease seals on 4x2
front wheel bearings (if non-sealed bearings are used).
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)– Change transfer case fluid.
– Change manual transmission fluid.
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