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z
Change engine oil and install a new oil filter, lube front lower control arm and steering linkage
ball joints with zerk fittings (if equipped) every 4,800 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months.
z Inspect brake system and check battery electrolyte level (Patrol cars) every 8,000 km (5,000
miles).
z Install a new fuel filter every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
z Change automatic transmission fluid, lubricate 4x2 wheel bearings, install new grease seals and
adjust bearings every 48,000 km (30,000 miles).
z Install new spark plugs and change transfer case fluid every 96,000 km (60,000 miles).
z Install a new cabin air filter as required.
When operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads:
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter every 4,800 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months.
z Install a new fuel filter every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
z Change automatic transmission fluid every 48,000 km (30,000 miles).
z Change transfer case fluid every 96,000 km (60,000 miles).
z Install a new engine air filter as required.
z Install a new cabin air filter as required.
When operating in off- road conditions:
z Change automatic transmission fluid every 48,000 km (30,000 miles).
z Change transfer case fluid every 96,000 km (60,000 miles).
z Install a new cabin air filter as required.
z Inspect and lubricate U- joints.
z Inspect and lubricate steering linkage ball joints with zerk fittings.
Checks and Services
Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be carried out at specified intervals. Any
recognized adverse condition should be corrected as soon as possible.
Maximum Oil Change Interval (Normal Schedule) z8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months, whichever occurs first.
Maximum Oil Change Interval (Special Operating Conditions)
z4,800 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months.
Monthly Checks
Check each of the following items every month:
zAll interior and exterior lights.
z Tires for wear and correct air pressure. Klj . 2 ba
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If equipped, inspect automatic transmission fluid level with dipstick.
z Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines, hoses and parking brake system.
z Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise.
z Inspect engine cooling system and hoses.
z Inspect steering linkage, suspension and (if equipped) driveshaft and ball joints.
z Rotate tires and inspect for wear.
z If equipped, install a new cabin air filter.
32,000 Km (20,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
40,000 Km (25,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
z Drain coalescent fuel filter and replace filter (NGV).
48,000 Km (30,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines, hoses and parking brake system.
z Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise.
z Inspect engine cooling system and hoses.
z Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
z Inspect steering linkage, suspension and (if equipped) driveshaft and ball joints.
z Rotate tires and inspect for wear.
z Install a new engine air filter.
z Install a new fuel filter. (See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION below.)
z If equipped, install a new cabin air filter.
z Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with AX4S, 4F50N,
4R100, 4F27E. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level using dipstick on all other vehicles, if
equipped.
z If equipped, install new climate controlled seat filters (Navigator, Lincoln LS and Aviator).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: If vehicle is registered in California, the California Air Resources Board
(CARB) has determined that failure to install a new fuel filter at this interval will not nullify the emission
warranty or limit recall liability prior to completion of the vehicle's useful life. It is, however,
recommended that maintenance checks be carried out and recorded at the indicated intervals.
Natural gas and propane vehicles also require checking the fuel tanks and installing a new filter
(propane vehicles). 56,000 Km (35,000 Miles) Klj . 4 ba
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z
Change engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
64,000 Km (40,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
72,000 Km (45,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect automatic transmission fluid level using dipstick, if equipped.
z Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines, hoses and parking brake system.
z Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise.
z Inspect engine cooling system and hoses.
z Inspect steering linkage, suspension and (if equipped) driveshaft and ball joints.
z Rotate tires and inspect for wear.
z If equipped, install a new cabin air filter.
z If filled with green engine coolant, change coolant.
80,000 Km (50,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
z Drain coalescent fuel filter and replace filter (NGV).
88,000 Km (55,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
96,000 Km (60,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines, hoses and parking brake system.
z Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise.
z Inspect engine cooling system and hoses.
z Inspect steering linkage, suspension and (if equipped) driveshaft and ball joints.
z Rotate tires and inspect for wear.
z Install a new engine air filter.
z Install a new fuel filter. (See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION below.)
z If equipped, install a new cabin air filter.
z Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with AX4S, 4F50N,
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equipped.
z If equipped, install new climate controlled seat filters (Navigator, Lincoln LS and Aviator).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: If vehicle is registered in California, the California Air Resources Board
(CARB) has determined that failure to install a new fuel filter at this interval will not nullify the emission
warranty or limit recall liability prior to completion of the vehicle's useful life. It is, however,
recommended that maintenance checks be carried out and recorded at the indicated intervals.
Additional checks for natural gas and propane vehicles at this interval include inspecting fuel tanks, as
well as draining coalescent fuel filter and installing a new filter.
104,000 Km (65,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
112,000 Km (70,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
120,000 Km (75,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect automatic transmission fluid level using dipstick.
z Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines, hoses and parking brake system.
z Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise.
z Inspect engine cooling system and hoses.
z Inspect steering linkage, suspension and (if equipped) driveshaft and ball joints.
z Rotate tires and inspect for wear.
z Install a new cabin air filter.
z Drain coalescent fuel filter and replace filter (NGV).
z Change green engine coolant, if equipped.
128,000 Km (80,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
136,000 Km (85,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
144,000 Km (90,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines, hoses and parking brake system. Klj . 6 ba
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Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise.
z Inspect engine cooling system and hoses.
z Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
z Inspect steering linkage, suspension and (if equipped) driveshaft and ball joints.
z Rotate tires and inspect for wear.
z Install a new engine air filter.
z Install a new fuel filter.
z If equipped, install a new cabin air filter.
z Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with AX4S, 4F50N,
4R100, 4F27E. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level using dipstick on all other vehicles, if
equipped.
z If equipped, install new climate controlled seat filters (Navigator, Lincoln LS and Aviator).
Additional services for natural gas and propane vehicles include inspecting fuel tanks, as well as
draining coalescent fuel filter bowl and installing a new filter.
152,000 Km (95,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
160,000 Km (100,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
z Rotate tires and inspect for wear.
z Install new spark plugs.
z If filled with yellow coolant, change coolant or at 5 years, whichever comes first.
z Install a new PCV on all cars and light trucks under 6,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW).
z Drain coalescent fuel filter and replace filter (NGV).
168,000 Km (105,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect automatic transmission fluid level if equipped with dipstick.
z Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines, hoses and parking brake system.
z Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise.
z Inspect engine coolant system and hoses.
z Inspect steering linkage, suspension and (if equipped) driveshaft and ball joints.
z Rotate tires and inspect for wear.
z If equipped, install a new cabin air filter.
z If filled with green engine coolant, change coolant. 176,000 Km (110,000 Miles) Klj . 7 ba
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z
Change engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
184,000 Km (115,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
192,000 Km (120,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines, hoses and parking brake system.
z Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise.
z Inspect engine cooling system and hoses.
z Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
z Inspect steering linkage, suspension and (if equipped) driveshaft and ball joints.
z Rotate tires and inspect for wear.
z Install a new engine air filter.
z Install a new fuel filter. (See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION below.)
z If equipped, install a new cabin air filter.
z Install new accessory drive belt(s) (Escort).
z Install a new PCV valve on all cars and light trucks over 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight.
z Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with AX4S, 4F50N,
4R100, 4F27E. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level using dipstick on all other vehicles, if
equipped.
z Install a new camshaft belt on all 2.0L, 4- cylinder engines (Escort, Focus, ZX2 and Escape).
z If equipped, install new climate controlled seat filters (Navigator, Lincoln LS and Aviator).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Additional services for natural gas and propane vehicles include
inspecting fuel tanks, as well as draining coalescent fuel filter bowl and installing a new filter.
200,000 Km (125,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
z Drain coalescent fuel filter and replace filter (NGV).
208,000 Km (130,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
216,000 Km (135,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter. Klj . 8 ba
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z
If equipped, inspect automatic transmission fluid level with dipstick.
z Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines, hoses and parking brake system.
z Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise.
z Inspect engine cooling system and hoses.
z Inspect steering linkage, suspension and (if equipped) driveshaft and ball joints.
z Rotate tires and inspect for wear.
z Install a new cabin air filter.
z If filled with green engine coolant, change coolant.
224,000 Km (140,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
232,000 Km (145,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
240,000 Km (150,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines, hoses and parking brake system.
z Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise.
z Inspect engine cooling system and hoses.
z Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
z Inspect steering linkage, suspension and (if equipped) driveshaft and ball joints.
z Rotate tires and inspect for wear.
z Install a new engine air filter.
z Install a new fuel filter. (See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION below.)
z If equipped, install a new cabin air filter.
z If filled with yellow engine coolant, change coolant or at 8 years, whichever comes first.
z Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter.
z Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel (RWD) vehicles.
z Install a new accessory drive belt(s) (if a new belt has not been installed within the last 100,000
miles).
z If equipped, install new climate controlled seat filters (Navigator, Lincoln LS and Aviator).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: If vehicle is registered in California, the California Air Resources Board
(CARB) has determined that failure to install a new fuel filter at this interval will not nullify the emission
warranty or limit recall liability prior to completion of the vehicle's useful life. It is, however
recommended that maintenance checks be carried out and recorded at the indicated intervals.
Additional checks for natural gas and propane vehicles include inspecting fuel tanks, as well as
draining and installing a new filter. Klj . 9 ba
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Lateral runout means measuring the movement or "wobble" of a wheel or tire at the sidewall. Radial
runout means measuring the out-of-
round at the tread surface.
Rustling
Intermittent sound of varying frequency (100- 2000 Hz), sounds similar to shuffling through leaves.
Shake
A low- frequency vibration (5-20 Hz), usually with visible component movement. Usually relates to tires,
wheels, brake drums or brake discs if it is vehicle speed sensitive, or engine if it is engine speed
sensitive. Also referred to as a shimmy or wobble.
Shimmy
An abnormal vibration or wobbling, felt as a side- to-side motion of the steering wheel in the driveshaft
rotation. Also described as waddle.
Shudder
A low- frequency vibration that is felt through the steering wheel or seat during light brake application.
Slap
A resonance from flat surfaces, such as safety belt webbing or door trim panels.
Slip Yoke/Slip Spline
The driveshaft coupling that allows length changes to occur while the suspension articulates and while
the driveshaft rotates.
Squeak
A high- pitched transient sound, similar to rubbing fingers against a clean window.
Squeal
A long- duration, high- pitched noise.
Static Balance
The equal distribution of weight around the wheel. Statically unbalanced wheel and tire assemblies can
cause a bouncing action called wheel tramp. This condition will eventually cause uneven tire wear.
Tap
A light, rhythmic, or intermittent hammering sound, similar to tapping a pencil on a table edge.
Thump
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A rhythmic tap, similar to a clock noise.
Tip-
In Moan
A light moaning noise heard during light vehicle acceleration, usually between 40- 100 km/h (25-65
mph).
TIR
The acronym for total indicated runout is TIR.
Tire Deflection
The change in tire diameter in the area where the tire contacts the ground.
Tire Flat Spots
A condition commonly caused by letting the vehicle stand while the tires cool off. This condition can be
corrected by driving the vehicle until the tires are warm. Also, irregular tire wear patterns in the tire
tread resulting from wheel- locked skids.
Tire Force Vibration
A tire vibration caused by variations in the construction of the tire that is noticeable when the tire
rotates against the pavement. This condition can be present on perfectly round tires because of
variations in the inner tire construction. This condition can occur at wheel rotation frequency or twice
rotation frequency.
Transient
A noise or vibration that is momentary, a short duration.
Two- Plane Balance
Radial and lateral balance.
Vibration
Any motion, shaking or trembling, that can be felt or seen when an object moves back and forth or up
and down.
Whine
A constant, high- pitched noise. Also described as a screech.
Whistle
High- pitched noise (above 500 Hz) with a very narrow frequency band. Examples of whistle noises are
a turbocharger or airflow around an antenna.
Wind Noise
Any noise caused by air movement in, out or around the vehicle. Klj . 10 ba
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misaligned.
screws. REPAIR as necessary.
z Loose interior
component or
trim. z
CARRY OUT a "touch test".
ELIMINATE the noise by
pressing or pulling on interior
trim and components. USE the
Rotunda Squeak and Rattle Kit
to isolate any rattling/squeaking
components.
z Squeak or rattle—
noise with a
vibration concern z
Damaged or
worn body
mounts. z
INSPECT the upper and lower
absorbers and washers for
damage or wear. CHECK the
body mount brackets for
damage. CHECK the nuts and
bolts are tightened to
specifications. TIGHTEN as
necessary.
z Damaged or
worn sub- frame
mounts. z
INSPECT the upper and lower
absorbers for damage or wear.
CHECK the sub- frame for
damage. CHECK the nuts and
bolts are tightened to
specifications. TIGHTEN as
necessary. Symptom Chart—
Steering Noise/Vibration Condition
Possible Sources Action
z Steering grunt or
shudder — occurs
when turning into
or out of a turn at
low speeds
(temperature
sensitive) z
Steering gear or power
steering hoses. z
GO to Steering Gear
Grunt/Shudder Test
component test in this
section.
z Steering System
clonk— hydraulic
knocking sound z
Air in the steering
hydraulic system. z
CHECK for leaks in the
system. PURGE the air
from the system.
REFER to Section 211 -
00 .
z Power steering
pump moan —
loud humming
noise occurs when
the steering wheel
is rotated to the
stop position.
Produces a 120-
600 Hz frequency
that changes with
rpm z
Power steering hose
grounded out to
chassis. z
INSPECT the power
steering hoses. REPAIR
as necessary.
z Aerated fluid. zCHECK for leaks in the
system. PURGE the air
from the system.
REFER to Section 211 -
00 .
z Steering gear isolators. zINSPECT the isolators
for wear or damage.
REPAIR as necessary.
z Low fluid. zCHECK the fluid level. Klj . 33 ba
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