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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• •••••••••
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag• •••••••••
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)• •••••••••
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if
equipped with 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 half-shaft boots (if equipped)•••••
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension,
tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints; lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings•••••
Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped)• ••••
* Whichever comes first
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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• •••••••••
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag• •••••••••
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)• •••••••••
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if
equipped with 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 half-shaft boots (if equipped)•••••
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension,
tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints; lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings•••••
Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped)• ••••
* Whichever comes first
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Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy
commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
– Replace engine air filter
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)– Inspect brake system
– Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag
– Lubricate control arm and steering ball joints if equipped
with grease fittings
– Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 months– Inspect and lubricate U-joints
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km),
6 months or 200 hours of engine
operation– Change engine oil and filter
Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km)– Replace fuel filter (Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis and
Town Car)
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid (except 6R80
transmission)
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)– Replace spark plugs
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Crown Victoria police interceptor & taxi, and Executive Series Town Car
equipped with engine idle hour meter
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)– Inspect brake system
– Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag
– Lubricate control arm and steering ball joints if equipped
with grease fittings
– Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 months– Inspect and lubricate U-joints
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km),
6 months or as indicated by
time/mileage calculation– Change engine oil and filter (see description below)
Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km)– Replace fuel filter
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid (except 6R80
transmission)
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)– Replace spark plugs
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wheels ......................................226
wiper blades ............................227
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............38
Clock ............................................56
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................22
Console
rear ............................................57
Controls
power seat .................................95
steering column ........................63
Coolant
checking and adding ..............242
refill capacities ................245, 268
specifications ..........................268
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................61
Customer Assistance ................193
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................276, 279
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................221
Getting roadside assistance ...193
Getting the service you
need .........................................217
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................223
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................221
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................43
Defrost
rear window ..............................41Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................261
engine oil .................................237
Driving under special
conditions ..................................191
through water .........................192
E
Electronic message center .........18
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................211
Emergency Flashers .................194
Emission control system ..........257
Engine ........................................271
cleaning ...................................226
coolant .....................................242
fail-safe cooling .......................246
idle speed control ...................240
lubrication specifications .......268
refill capacities ........................268
service points ..................235–236
starting after a collision .........195
Engine block heater .................181
Engine oil ..................................237
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................237
checking and adding ..............237
dipstick ....................................237
filter, specifications ........239, 267
recommendations ...................239
refill capacities ........................268
specifications ..........................268
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................180
F
Fail safe cooling ........................246
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replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................81
replacing the batteries .............80
Roadside assistance ..................193
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........100, 105, 107–109
Safety Canopy ...........................125
Safety defects, reporting ..........224
Safety restraints ........100, 105–109
Belt-Minder...........................110
extension assembly ................109
for adults .................105, 107–108
for children .............................128
lap belt ....................................106
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................102
warning light and
chime ...............................109–110
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................137
Safety seats for children ..........132
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................272
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Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............285
Seats ............................................91
child safety seats ....................132
cleaning ...................................230
easy access/easyout feature ....99
heated ........................................98
memory seat .....................80, 100
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ..........................................83SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................85
Servicing your vehicle ..............233
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................267, 271
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................268
Speed control ..............................61
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......179
Starting your vehicle ........177–179
jump starting ..........................211
Steering wheel
controls ......................................63
tilting .........................................55
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................55
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....161
Tires ...........................146–147, 202
alignment ................................154
care ..........................................150
changing ..........................202, 207
checking the pressure ............150
inflating ...................................148
label .........................................160
replacing ..................................152
rotating ....................................155
safety practices .......................154
sidewall information ...............155
snow tires and chains ............166
spare tire .........................203, 205
terminology .............................147
tire grades ...............................147
treadwear ........................146, 151
Towing .......................................173
recreational towing .................176
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