check engine Mercury Milan 2009 Scheduled Maintenance Guide

Table of Contents
General Owner’s Information.........................2
General Maintenance Information......................4
Owner Checks and Services..........................8
Keep It Genuine...................................9
Multi-Point Inspection.............................13
Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs...........15
Class A Motorhome, E-Series, Escape, Expedition, Explorer, Explorer
Sport Trac, F-150, F-250/350/450/550, Mariner, Mountaineer,
Navigator and Ranger
Normal Schedule Cars & CUVs.......................29
Crown Victoria, Edge, Focus, Flex, Fusion, Grand Marquis, Milan,
MKS, MKX, MKZ, Mustang, Sable, Taurus, Taurus X, and Town Car
Special Operating Conditions.........................42
Exceptions......................................47
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant Change Record....48
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General Owner’s
Information Keep It GenuineNormal Schedule
Trucks, Fullsize
Vans & SUVsNormal Schedule
Cars & CUVsSpecial Operating
Conditions &
Exceptions

It is recommended that the following basic maintenance checks and inspections be performed at the
designated time intervals. See your “Owner’s Guide” for more information.
Check every month for all vehicles
❑Check function of all interior and exterior lights.❑Check tires for wear and proper air pressure, including spare.
❑Check engine oil fluid level.
❑Check windshield washer fluid level.
Check every six months for all vehicles
❑Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and proper operation.❑Check that externally mounted spare tire is properly stowed (tight) (see yourOwner’s Guide).
❑Check power steering fluid level.
❑Check washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all wiper blades (replace blades as necessary).
❑Check parking brake for proper operation.
❑Check and lubricate all hinges, latches, door check straps (see dealer) and outside locks.
❑Check and lubricate upper and lower sliding door tracks, if equipped.
❑Check and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped.
❑Check and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips.
❑Check and clean body and door drain holes.
❑Check safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for operation.
❑Check engine cooling system level and strength.
❑Check battery connections and clean if necessary.
❑Check clutch fluid level, if equipped.
Retightening lug nuts
❑On vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels, retighten the wheel lug nuts to the specified torque at 100 miles
(160 km), and again at 500 miles (800 km) of new vehicle operation and after any wheel disturbance
(tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.).
❑Refer toWheel Lug Nut Torque Specificationin yourOwner’s Guidefor the proper lug nut torque specification.
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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.
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Parts
Genuine Ford Collision Parts are designed, engineered, and warranted by Ford Motor Company. See your
dealer for limited warranty details. They are manufactured to the same specifications as those on your vehicle
when it was built. The right replacement parts will help maintain the value of your vehicle.
Ford recommended scheduled maintenance – In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to
have the systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify potential issues and prevent
major problems. Ford Motor Company recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every
scheduled maintenance interval to help ensure your vehicle keeps running great.
MULTI-POINT INSPECTION - Recommended at every visit
❑Check and top up fluid levels: brake, coolant recovery reservoir, manual and automatic transmission (if equipped
with an underhood dipstick), power steering and window washer
❑Inspect tires for wear and check air pressure, including spare.
❑Check exhaust system for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material.
❑Check battery performance.
❑Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights.
❑Check radiator, coolers, heater and air conditioning hoses.
❑Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation.
❑Check windshield for cracks, chips and pitting.
❑Inspect for oil and fluid leaks.
❑Inspect engine air filter.
❑Inspect half shaft dust boots, if equipped.
❑Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for leaks and damage.
❑Inspect steering and linkage.
❑Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
❑Inspect clutch operation, if equipped.
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