Value Shopping for Your Vehicle’s Maintenance Needs
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light repair automotive services. With factory-trained technicians, and
one-stop service from routine maintenance like oil changes and tire
rotations to repairs like brake service, check out the value your dealers
can offer.
Owner Checks and Services
Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed
by the owner or a service technician at the intervals indicated. Service
information and supporting specifications are provided in this owner’s
guide.
Any adverse condition should be brought to the attention of your dealer
or qualified service technician as soon as possible for the proper service
advice. The owner maintenance service checks are generally not covered
by warranties so you may be charged for labor, parts or fluids used.
Engine oil/coolant change intervals
Engine oil6 months or 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
(whichever comes first)
Engine coolant, initial
change6 years or 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
(whichever comes first)
Engine coolant, after
initial changeEvery 3 years or 45,000 miles (72,000 km)
Check every month
Engine oil level
Function of all interior and exterior lights
Tires for wear and proper pressure, including spare
Windshield washer fluid level
Check every six months
Battery connections; clean if necessary
Body and door drain holes for obstructions; clean if necessary
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength
Door weatherstrips for wear; lubricate if necessary
Hinges/latches/outside locks for proper operation; lubricate if necessary
Parking brake for proper operation
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A
AdvanceTrac ................................11
Air cleaner filter .........................30
Air suspension .............................13
Axle
refill capacities ..........................31
B
Battery
replacement, specifications .....30
Brakes
fluid, refill capacities ................31
Break-in period .............................4
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ......31
Clutch
recommended shift speeds ......11
Coolant
refill capacities ..........................31
E
Engine ..........................................34
refill capacities ..........................31
service points ............................23
Engine oil
filter, specifications ..................30
refill capacities ..........................31
F
Fluid capacities ...........................31
Fuel
capacity .....................................31
filter, specifications ..................30octane rating .......................29, 34
H
Headlamps
bulb specifications ....................33
I
Ignition .........................................34
Instrument panel
cluster ..........................................7
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................33
Lights, warning and indicator ......7
Lug nuts ......................................14
M
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ..........................31
Motorcraftparts ........................30
O
Octane rating ..............................29
P
Parts (see Motorcraftparts) ...30
S
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log ...............41
Spark plugs, specifications ...30, 34
Index
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