1996 Ford Probe Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing

1996 Ford Probe Manual

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    General Information 1
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    Table of Contents Maintenance Schedule and Record ...3 General Maintenance Information ...4 Maintenance: An investment ...4 No Cost PCV Valve Replacement ...4 What Maintenance Schedule Do You Follow? ...5 Normal Schedule ...6 Severe Duty Schedule ...18 Owner Maintenance Checks ...38 2
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    recommended lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to Ford Specifications are available from your dealer. 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 your Maintenance
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    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
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    Schedule Follow the Severe Duty Schedule if your driving habits FREQUENTLY include one or more of the following conditions: u Towing a trailer. u Operating in severe dust conditions. u Extensive idling, such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery service. u Short trips of less than 10 miles (16
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    in water. Otherwise, the lube should not be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required. Regular Maintenance Intervals for the Normal Schedule 5,000 MILES (8,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000
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    MILES (16,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). 15,000 MILES (24,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15
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    u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. miles (8,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 u Change automatic transmission fluid
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    MILES (64,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). 45,000 MILES (72,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15
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    ,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 60,000 MILES (96,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect accessory drive belts. u Replace air cleaner
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    by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) 65,000 MILES (104,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km
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    75,000 MILES (120,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. miles (8,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 u Rotate tires and adjust air
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    oil filter. u Inspect accessory drive belts. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. miles (8,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 u Change automatic transmission
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    . 100,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s) - 4.6L (4V) engines only. u Replace spark plugs. u Replace PCV valve - 3.8L engines only. u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km
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    105,000 MILES (168,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. miles (8,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 u Rotate tires and adjust air
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    Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect accessory drive belts. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace PCV valve - all 4.6L engines only. (2) u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Check clutch pedal
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    (1) If your driving habits include continuous stop-and-go driving or driving in hilly areas, more frequent intervals may be required. (2) At 60,000 miles (96,000 km) your dealer will replace the PCV valve at no cost except on Canada and California vehicles. Normal Schedule 17
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    : The Severe Duty Schedule provides maintenance intervals for replacing your air cleaner filter if you drive in severe dust conditions. However, the conditions you drive in may require even more frequent air cleaner replacement intervals than those shown. Check with your dealer. NOTE: Rear axle lube
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    3,000 MILES (5,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). u Replace rear axle lubricant. 6,000 MILES (10,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles
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    Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). u Replace rear axle lubricant. 15,000 MILES (25,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant
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    every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). u Replace rear axle lubricant. 21,000 MILES (35,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Change automatic transmission fluid. Severe Duty Schedule 21
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    engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). u Replace rear axle lubricant. 30,000 MILES (50,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check
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    brakes. (1) 33,000 MILES (55,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 36,000 MILES (60,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil
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    rear axle lubricant. 42,000 MILES (70,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 24 Severe Duty Schedule
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    , and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. miles (5,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 u Replace rear axle lubricant. 48,000 MILES (80,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change engine coolant initially at 48
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    ,000 MILES (90,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). u Replace rear axle lubricant. 57,000 MILES (95,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles
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    MILES (100,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace spark plugs. u Inspect accessory drive belts. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace PCV valve - all 4.6L engines only. (2) u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000
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    Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Change automatic transmission fluid. 66,000 MILES (110,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting
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    Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 72,000 MILES (120,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting
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    75,000 MILES (125,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km).
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    every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). u Replace rear axle lubricant. 84,000 MILES (140,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Change automatic transmission fluid. Severe Duty Schedule 31
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    ,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect accessory drive belts. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. miles (5,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal
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    93,000 MILES (155,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). u Replace rear axle lubricant. 96,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000
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    u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. miles (5,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Change automatic transmission fluid
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    Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change engine coolant every 30,000 miles (50,000 km) or 36 months. miles (5,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 u Replace rear axle lubricant. 111,000 MILES (185,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter
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    ) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). u Replace rear axle lubricant. 120,000 MILES (200,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace spark plugs. u Inspect accessory drive belts. u Replace air cleaner
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    u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) (1) If your driving habits include continuous stop-and-go driving or driving in hilly areas, more frequent intervals may be required.
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    your dealer or qualified service technician for service advice as soon as possible. These Owner Maintenance Checks are generally not covered by warranties and you may be charged for labor, parts and lubricants used. When You Stop for Fuel: u Check the engine oil level. u Check coolant level in the
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    "hard to push" brake pedal. your transmission occur, check the transmission fluid level. function. u If any slipping or changes in the operation of u Check automatic transmission P (Park) u Check parking brake. u Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle u Check warning lights and gauges. At least
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    . u Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. u Clean the body water drain holes. u Check the air conditioning system before the warm weather season. u Check the brake fluid level. u Clean the battery connections. u Lubricate the transmission controls and linkage. u Check manual transmission fluid. If
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