maintenance Mercury Villager 1997 Scheduled Maintenance Guide

2Table of ContentsMaintenance Schedule and Record............ 3
General Maintenance Information............ 3
Maintenance: An investment ................... 3
What Maintenance Schedule Do You
Follow?.............................................................. 5
Normal Schedule............................................ 6
Severe Duty Schedule................................. 15
Owner Maintenance Checks...................... 28
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Maintenance Schedule and
Record
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General Maintenance Information
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The required Scheduled Maintenance Services
listed in this booklet are considered essential to
the proper operation, safety and performance of
your Ford Motor Company vehicle. We
recommend that you also perform the Owner
Maintenance Checks listed. These services are
matters of day-to-day care that are also
important to the proper operation of your
vehicle. The recommended lubricants, fluids and
service parts conforming to Ford Specifications
are available from your dealer.
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This booklet gives you a place to record the
services that are performed on your vehicle so
that you can keep a record of when parts should
be checked or replaced. Give yourMaintenance
Schedulebooklet to the dealer service manager.
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Maintenance: An investment
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An investment which will pay dividends in the
form of improved reliability, durability, and
resale value.
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To assure the durability of your vehicle and its
emission control systems, it is necessary that
scheduled maintenance be performed at the
designated intervals.
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Ford strongly recommends the use of genuine
Ford replacement parts. If other than Ford or
Motorcraft parts or Ford authorized
remanufactured parts are used for maintenance
replacements or for the service of components
affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts
should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor
Company parts in performance and durability. It
is the owner's responsibility to determine the
equivalency of such parts. Please consult your
warranty booklet for complete warranty
information.
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PRE-DELIVERY CHECK
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Pre-Delivery Service Inspection Completed
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What Maintenance
Schedule Do You Follow?
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Normal
Schedule
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Follow the Normal Schedule for most normal
everyday driving conditions.
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Severe Duty
Schedule
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Follow the Severe Duty Schedule if your driving
habitsFREQUENTLYinclude one or more of the
following conditions:
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Operating in severe dust conditions.
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Extensive idling, such as police, taxi or
door-to-door delivery service.
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Towing a trailer.
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Short trips oflessthan 10 miles (16 km)
when outside temperatures remain below 0ÊF
(-18ÊC).
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6 Normal ScheduleNormal Schedule
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NOTE: Items for Emission Control Service are shown
in this type style.
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For items marked with a number in parentheses
such as (1), see footnote at the end of this
section.
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Regular
Maintenance
Intervals
for the Normal
Schedule
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5,000 MILES (8,000 Kilometers)
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Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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10,000 MILES (16,000 Kilometers)
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Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Severe Duty Schedule
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NOTE: Items for Emission Control Service are shown
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section.
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Maintenance
Intervals
for the Severe
Duty Schedule
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3,000 MILES (5,000 Kilometers)
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Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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6,000 MILES (10,000 Kilometers)
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Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
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28 Owner Maintenance ChecksOwner Maintenance
Checks
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Listed below are vehicle maintenance checks and
inspections that should be performed by the
owner or qualified service technician at the
indicated intervals to help ensure safe
dependable operation of your vehicle.
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Any adverse conditions should be brought to the
attention of your dealer or qualified service
technician for service advice as soon as possible.
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These Owner Maintenance Checks are generally
not covered by warranties and you may be
charged for labor, parts and lubricants used.
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When You Stop for Fuel:
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Check the engine oil level.
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Check coolant level in coolant recovery bottle.
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Check the windshield washer fluid level.
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Look for low or under-inflated tires.
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While Operating Your Vehicle:
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Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust
or any smell of exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
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Check for vibrations in the steering wheel.
Notice any increased steering effort or
looseness in the steering wheel, or change in
its straight-ahead position.
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Notice if your vehicle constantly turns
slightly or ªpullsº to one side when traveling
on smooth, level road.
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When stopping, listen and check for strange
sounds, pulling to one side, increased brake
pedal travel or ªhard-to-pushº brake pedal.
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If any slipping or changes in the operation of
your transaxle occurs, check the transaxle
fluid level.
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Check automatic transaxle P (Park) function.
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Check parking brake.
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At Least Monthly:
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Check coolant level in the coolant recovery
reservoir.
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Check operation of lamps, horn, turn signals,
windshield wipers and washers, and hazard
warning flashers.
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Check windshield defroster to be sure that air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly
and that enough air is discharged when also
running the heater or air conditioner.
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Check warning lights and chimes to be sure
they are operating properly.
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Check for fluid leaks by inspecting the
surface beneath your vehicle for oil, coolant,
or other fluid drips. Clean water dripping
from the air conditioning system is normal.
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At least twice a year:
(i.e., every Spring and Fall)
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Check power steering fluid level.
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Check radiator, heater and air conditioning
hoses for leaks or damage.
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Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug
nuts.
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Check windshield washer spray and wiper
operation. Clean wiper blades with clean
cloth dampened with washer fluid.
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Clean body and door drain holes.
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Flush complete underside of vehicle.
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Inspect underbody components for damage.
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Check exhaust system for leaks, damaged or
loose parts and remove any foreign material
trapped by shielding.
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NOTE: It is normal for a certain amount of
moisture and staining to be present
around the muffler seams. The
presence of soot, light surface rust or
moisture does not indicate a faulty
muffler.
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Check parking brake system.
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Check that the brake does not pull the vehicle
to one side when applied. See that brake
pedal operates smoothly and has the proper
distance under it when depressed fully.
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Check headlamp alignment.
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Check lap and shoulder belts for wear and
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Inspect seatback latches for proper operation.
Make sure that the seat latches securely in
every reclining position. Check that head
restraints move up and down smoothly and
lock in each position. Check seat leg latches
on removable seats to see that they lock
securely in every anchor position.
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Check air pressure in spare tire.
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At Least Once a Year:
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Lubricate door hinges and checks, and hood
hinges.
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Lubricate door and hood locks and latches.
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Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips.
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Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle
linkage and controls.
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Clean battery and terminals, check electrolyte
level on low maintenance (auxiliary and
replacement) batteries.
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