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52,500 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped)❑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:
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60,000 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped)❑Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)❑Replace engine air filter (except Focus with PZEV
engine)
❑Replace fuel filter (Crown Victoria, Grand
Marquis, Town Car and Mustang)
❑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 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:
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67,500 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped)❑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:
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75,000 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 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
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82,500 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped)❑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
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90,000 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped)❑Replace engine air filter (except Focus with
PZEV engine)
❑Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)❑Replace fuel filter (Crown Victoria, Grand
Marquis, Town Car and Mustang)
❑Replace spark plugs❑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 accessory drive belt(s)❑Inspect 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
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97,500 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped)❑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:
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105,000 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)❑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 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:
112,500 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped)❑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
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120,000 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped)❑Replace engine air filter (except Focus with
PZEV engine)
❑Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)❑Replace fuel filter (Crown Victoria, Grand
Marquis, Town Car and Mustang)
❑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 accessory drive belt(s)❑Inspect 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:
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Oil & Lubricants
It is important to stick to a regular maintenance schedule for changing your vehicle’s oil and lubricants.
Motorcraft Oils and Lubricants meet the stringent standards set by Ford Motor Company. Motorcraft Oils are
formulated to reduce engine friction, improve fuel economy, and protect against deposits and wear. The
American Petroleum Industry certifies them, so you know Motorcraft oil stands up to the tests of both Ford
and independent engineers.
127,500 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped)❑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:
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135,000 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 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:
142,500 miles
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped)❑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:
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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)
❑Change automatic transmission fluid❑Replace automatic transmission fluid filter (except
5F55, 6F35 and AWF-21 transaxles)
❑Change manual transmission fluid❑Replace rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel
drive (RWD) vehicles (see pages 41 and
47).
❑Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped)❑Replace engine air filter (except Focus with
PZEV engine)
❑Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)❑Replace fuel filter (Crown Victoria, Grand
Marquis, Town Car and Mustang)
❑Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced in
the last 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
❑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❑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:
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Items Needing Special Attention
If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicleprimarilyin one of the more demandingSpecial
Operating Conditionslisted below, you will need to have some items maintained more frequently. If you
onlyoccasionallyoperate your vehicle under these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the
additional maintenance. For specific recommendations, see your Ford or Lincoln Mercury Dealership Service
Advisor or Technician.
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
Inspect frequently, service as
requiredInspect and lubricate U-joints
See Rear Axle Towing under
Exceptions.
Every 5,000 milesRotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth
Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag
Every 5,000 miles or 6 monthsChange engine oil and replace oil filter
Inspect and lubricate U-joints
Every 30,000 milesChange automatic transmission/transaxle fluid (not
required on 6R60/6R80/TorqShift transmissions)
Replace wheel bearing grease and grease seals on
4x2 front wheel bearings (if non-sealed bearings)
Every 60,000 milesChange transfer case fluid
Change manual transmission fluid
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Conditions &
Exceptions

Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in
heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery
Inspect frequently, service as
requiredReplace cabin air filter
Every 5,000 milesInspect brake system
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth
Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag
Lubricate control arm and steering ball joints (if
equipped with zerk fittings)
Every 5,000 miles or 6 monthsInspect and lubricate U-joints
Every 5,000 miles, 6 months or
200 hours of engine operationChange engine oil and replace oil filter
Every 15,000 milesReplace fuel filter (Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis,
Town Car, Mustang, Ranger, F-Super Duty, Expedition
EL and Navigator EL)
Every 30,000 milesChange automatic transmission/transaxle fluid (not
required on 6R60/6R80/TorqShift transmissions)
Replace wheel bearing grease and grease seals on
4x2 front wheel bearings (if non-sealed bearings)
Every 60,000 milesReplace spark plugs
Change transfer case fluid
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