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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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flange runout.
Symptom Chart—
Transmission (Automatic) Noise/Vibration Condition
Possible Sources Action
z Rattle— occurs
at idle or at
light
acceleration
from a stop z
Damaged engine or
transmission mounts. z
CHECK the
powertrain/drivetrain mounts
for damage. REPAIR or
INSTALL new mounts as
necessary.
z A loose front exhaust
pipe heat shield. z
REPAIR or INSTALL a new
heat shield as necessary.
z Loose inspection
plate or dust cover
plate. z
CHECK for loose bolts.
TIGHTEN to specifications.
REFER to Section 307 - 01 .
z Loose flex plate to
converter nuts. z
CHECK for loose nuts.
TIGHTEN to specifications.
REFER to Section 307 - 01 .
z Whine— pitch
increases with
vehicle speed.
Starts in first
and second
gear,
decreases or
goes away at
higher gears z
Damaged or worn low
one- way clutch.
z Damaged or worn
intermediate one- way
clutch.
z Friction elements.
z Damaged or worn
planetary or sun gear. z
INSPECT the transmission
for wear or damage. REPAIR
or INSTALL new components
as necessary. REFER to
Section 307 - 01 .
z Whine— the
pitch changes
with engine
speed z
A worn or damaged
accessory drive
component. z
CARRY OUT the Engine
Accessory Test. REPAIR or
INSTALL new components as
necessary.
z Incorrect fluid level. zCHECK that the transmission
is filled to the correct level.
ADD fluid as necessary.
REFER to Section 307 - 01 .
z Partially blocked filter. zINSPECT the filter. CLEAN or
INSTALL a new filter as
necessary. REFER to Section 307 - 01 .
z Worn or damaged
torque converter. z
CARRY OUT the torque
converter service and
replacement check. REFER
to Section 307 - 01 .
z Worn or damaged
front pump. z
INSPECT the front pump.
INSTALL a new front pump
as necessary. REFER to
Section 307 - 01 .
z Whine— pitch
changes with
vehicle speed z
Speedometer cable
or gears. z
REPAIR or INSTALL new
cables or gears as necessary.
z Whine/moan
type noise—
pitch increases
or changes
with vehicle
speed z
Damaged engine or
transmission mount. z
CHECK the
powertrain/drivetrain mounts
for damage. CARRY OUT
Powertrain/Drivetrain Mount Neutralizing in this section.
z U-joints worn or zINSPECT the U- joints for Klj . 45 ba
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while the pressure is released from the cooling system.
When you are sure all the pressure has been released, turn
and remove the pressure relief cap (still with a cloth).
NOTE:
Allow the engine to cool before checking the engine
coolant level.
z Key in OFF position.
z Visually check the engine coolant level at the degas bottle or
coolant expansion tank.
z Is the engine coolant level within specification? A2 CHECK THE PRESSURE RELIEF CAP
z
Carry out the Cap— 3.8L or Cap—4.6L test. Go to Component
Tests in this section.
z Is pressure relief cap/radiator cap OK? Yes
GO to
A3 .
No
INSTALL a new
pressure relief
cap/radiator cap. TEST
the system for normal
operation. A3 CHECK THE ENGINE COOLANT FOR INTERNAL LEAK
z
Key in OFF position.
z Inspect the engine coolant in degas bottle/coolant expansion
tank for signs of transmission fluid or engine oil.
z Is oil or transmission fluid evident in the coolant? Yes
If engine oil is evident,
REFER to
Section 303 -
00 . If transmission fluid
is evident, REPAIR or
INSTALL a new radiator
as necessary.
No
GO to A4 .
A4 CHECK THE ENGINE AND THE TRANSMISSION FOR
COOLANT z
Remove the oil level dipstick from the engine and the
transmission.
z Is coolant evident in the oil or transmission fluid? Yes
If coolant is in engine,
REFER to
Section 303 -
00 . If coolant is in
transmission, REPAIR
or INSTALL a new
radiator as necessary.
To repair the automatic
transmission, REFER to
Section 307 - 01 .
No
GO to A5 .
A5 PRESSURE TEST THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
z
Pressure test the engine cooling system. Go to Component
Tests in this section.
z Does the engine cooling system leak? Yes
REPAIR or install new
components. TEST the
system for normal
operation.
No
The cooling system is
operational. GO to
Symptom Chart
. Klj . 4 ba
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SPECIFICATIONS
a
MERCON® V is not interchangeable at this time with the current MERCON® fluids. Check the
transmission fluid level indicator to determine the correct fluid and refer to the Workshop/Owner
publication to determine the correct service interval for the specific vehicle. SECTION 307-
01: Automatic Transaxle/Transmission 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual General Specifications
Item Specification
Fluid
a Motorcraft MERCON® V Transmission Fluid XT
-5-QM MERCON®
V Fluid Capacities
3.8L engine 13.2L (13.9 quarts)
4.6L engine 12.0L (12.8 quarts)
Fluid Filter
Inline Transmission Fluid Filter Kit XC3Z-
7B155- AA Inline Transmission Fluid Filter XC3Z-
7B155- BA Lubricant
Ford Multi-Purpose Grease D0AZ-19584-
AA ESB-
M1C93- B
Torque Converter End Play Item Specification
New or remanufactured 0.355-
1.04 mm (0.014- 0.074 in) Used 0.355-
1.87 mm (0.014- 0.074 in)
Band and Clutch Application Chart Gear Overdrive
Band Low
Reverse Band Forward
Clutch Direct
Clutch Interm
Friction Clutch Reverse
Clutch Interm
One-Way
Clutch Planetary
One- Way
Clutch 1st Gear
Manual Low A A H
2nd Gear
Manual Low A A A H
1st Gear —
(D)
(Overdrive) A H
2nd Gear —
(
D)
(Overdrive) A A H
3rd Gear —
(
D)
(Overdrive) A A A O/R
4th Gear —
(
D) A A A O/R Klj . 1 ba
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