Mercury Milan 2009 Scheduled Maintenance Guide

Brakes
Technicians at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer can install the right brake parts for your vehicle. Ford
Original Equipment and Motorcraft replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors, and drums meet the stringent
standards of Ford Motor Company engineers.
In addition, all Ford Original Equipment replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors, and drums are vehicle
tested for durability and noise suppression while being Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)
compliant. The right brake parts and repair work are essential to ensure your brake system operates as it should.
67,500 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth (vehicles with dual rear wheels
should only rotate if unusual wear is noted)
❑Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag
❑Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
DEALERVALIDATION:
RO#: P&A C
ODE:
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75,000 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)❑Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension,
tie rod ends, driveshaft, and U-joints (lubricate if
equipped with Zerk fittings)
❑Inspect engine cooling system and hoses❑Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake
lines and hoses and parking brake system.
❑Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped)❑Inspect exhaust system and heat shields❑Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if
equipped with an underhood dipstick)
❑Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle U-joints❑Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth (vehicles with dual rear wheels
should only rotate if unusual wear is noted)
❑Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag
❑Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
DEALERVALIDATION:
RO#: P&A C
ODE:
D
ATE:MILEAGE:
82,500 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth (vehicles with dual rear wheels
should only rotate if unusual wear is noted)
❑Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag
❑Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
DEALERVALIDATION:
RO#: P&A C
ODE:
D
ATE:MILEAGE:
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90,000 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid
level on vehicles if equipped with dipstick.
Consult your dealer for your particular requirements.
❑Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)❑Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped)❑Replace engine air filter❑Replace fuel filter (except Escape, Mariner,
F-Series [non Super Duty],
Expedition/Navigator [short wheel base only],
E-Series)
❑Replace spark plugs❑Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension,
tie rod ends, driveshaft, and U-joints (lubricate if
equipped with Zerk fittings)
❑Inspect engine cooling system and hoses❑Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake
lines and hoses and parking brake system.
❑Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped)❑Inspect exhaust system and heat shields❑Inspect accessory drive belts❑Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle U-joints❑Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth (vehicles with dual rear wheels
should only rotate if unusual wear is noted)
❑Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag
❑Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
DEALERVALIDATION:
RO#: P&A C
ODE:
D
ATE:MILEAGE:
97,500 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth (vehicles with dual rear wheels
should only rotate if unusual wear is noted)
❑Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag
❑Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
DEALERVALIDATION:
RO#: P&A C
ODE:
D
ATE:MILEAGE:
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105,000 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Change manual transmission fluid (except Escape)❑Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)❑Replace PCV valve on all light trucks under
6,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
(except 3V engines)
❑Change rear axle fluid only on vehicles equipped
with DANA axles (see Special Operating
Conditions on page 42 and Exceptions on page
47)
❑Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant
(see Exceptions on page 47 and Premium Gold
Coolant Change Record on page 48)
❑Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension,
tie rod ends, driveshaft, and U-joints (lubricate if
equipped with Zerk fittings)
❑Inspect engine cooling system and hoses❑Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake
lines and hoses and parking brake system.
❑Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped)❑Inspect exhaust system and heat shields❑Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if
equipped with an underhood dipstick)
❑Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle U-joints❑Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth (vehicles with dual rear wheels
should only rotate if unusual wear is noted)
❑Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag
❑Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
DEALERVALIDATION:
RO#: P&A C
ODE:
D
ATE:MILEAGE:
112,500 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth (vehicles with dual rear wheels
should only rotate if unusual wear is noted)
❑Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag
❑Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
DEALERVALIDATION:
RO#: P&A C
ODE:
D
ATE:MILEAGE:
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120,000 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)❑Replace climate-controlled seat filters (if
equipped)
❑Replace engine air filter❑Replace fuel filter (except Escape, Mariner,
F-Series [non Super Duty],
Expedition/Navigator [short wheel base only],
E-Series)
❑Replace PCV valve on all light trucks over
6,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
(except 3V engines)
❑Change automatic transmission fluid on all
vehicles equipped with the TorqShift
transmission. Consult your dealer for your
particular requirements.
❑Replace wheel bearing grease and grease seals
on 4x2 front wheel bearings (if non-sealed
bearings)
❑Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension,
tie rod ends, driveshaft, and U-joints (lubricate if
equipped with Zerk fittings)
❑Inspect engine cooling system and hoses❑Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake
lines and hoses and parking brake system.
❑Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped)❑Inspect exhaust system and heat shields❑Inspect accessory drive belts❑Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if
equipped with an underhood dipstick)
❑Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle U-joints❑Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth (vehicles with dual rear wheels
should only rotate if unusual wear is noted)
❑Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag
❑Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
DEALERVALIDATION:
RO#: P&A C
ODE:
D
ATE:MILEAGE:
NORMALSCHEDULETRUCKS,FULLSIZEVANS& SUVS
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127,500 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth (vehicles with dual rear wheels
should only rotate if unusual wear is noted)
❑Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag
❑Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
DEALERVALIDATION:
RO#: P&A C
ODE:
D
ATE:MILEAGE:
135,000 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)❑Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension,
tie rod ends, driveshaft, and U-joints (lubricate if
equipped with Zerk fittings)
❑Inspect engine cooling system and hoses❑Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake
lines and hoses and parking brake system.
❑Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped)❑Inspect exhaust system and heat shields❑Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if
equipped with an underhood dipstick)
❑Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle U-joints❑Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth (vehicles with dual rear wheels
should only rotate if unusual wear is noted)
❑Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag
❑Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
DEALERVALIDATION:
RO#: P&A C
ODE:
D
ATE:MILEAGE:
NORMALSCHEDULETRUCKS,FULLSIZEVANS& SUVS
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Tires
When your tires need to be replaced, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for
name-brand tires and people who know your vehicle. And if your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership sells
the name-brand tire, they can also honor the tire manufacturer’s warranty.
142,500 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth (vehicles with dual rear wheels
should only rotate if unusual wear is noted)
❑Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag
❑Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
DEALERVALIDATION:
RO#: P&A C
ODE:
D
ATE:MILEAGE:
NORMALSCHEDULETRUCKS,FULLSIZEVANS& SUVS
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Vans & SUVs

150,000 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant
(see Exceptions on page 47 and Premium Gold
Coolant Change Record on page 48)
❑Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)❑Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped)❑Replace engine air filter❑Replace fuel filter (except Escape, Mariner,
F-Series [non Super Duty],
Expedition/Navigator [short wheel base only],
E-Series)
❑Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid
and filter (filter not required on 6F35).
(Except vehicles equipped with the TorqShift
transmission).
❑Change manual transmission fluid (Escape)❑Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive
(RWD) vehicles (see pages 42 and 47).
❑Change transfer case fluid (4x4 only)❑Change front differential fluid (4x4 only)❑Replace wheel bearings (if non-sealed bearings)❑Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not
replaced in the last 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
❑Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie
rod ends, driveshaft, and U-joints (lubricate if
equipped with Zerk fittings)
❑Inspect engine cooling system and hoses❑Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake
lines and hoses and parking brake system.
❑Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped)❑Inspect exhaust system and heat shields❑Inspect PCV valve for flow (3V engines)❑Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle U-joints❑Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth (vehicles with dual rear wheels
should only rotate if unusual wear is noted)
❑Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag
❑Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
DEALERVALIDATION:
RO#: P&A C
ODE:
D
ATE:MILEAGE:
NORMALSCHEDULETRUCKS,FULLSIZEVANS& SUVS
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Brakes
Technicians at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer can install the right brake parts for your vehicle. Ford
Original Equipment and Motorcraft replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors, and drums meet the stringent
standards of Ford Motor Company engineers.
In addition, all Ford Original Equipment replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors, and drums are vehicle
tested for durability and noise suppression while being Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)
compliant. The right brake parts and repair work are essential to ensure your brake system operates as it should.
7,500 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth
❑Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag
❑Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
DEALERVALIDATION:
RO#: P&A C
ODE:
D
ATE:MILEAGE:
NORMALSCHEDULECARS& CUVS
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Cars & CUVs

Tires
When your tires need to be replaced, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for
name-brand tires and people who know your vehicle. And if your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership sells
the name-brand tire, they can also honor the tire manufacturer’s warranty.
15,000 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)❑Inspect and lubricate steering linkage, ball joints,
suspension, tie rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints
(lubricate if equipped with Zerk fittings)
❑Inspect engine cooling system and hoses❑Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake
lines and hoses and parking brake system.
❑Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped)❑Inspect exhaust system and heat shields❑Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if
equipped with an underhood dipstick)
❑Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth
❑Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag
❑Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
DEALERVALIDATION:
RO#: P&A C
ODE:
D
ATE:MILEAGE:
NORMALSCHEDULECARS& CUVS
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