1997 Ford Aerostar Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing

1997 Ford Aerostar Manual

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    General Information 1
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    Table of Contents Maintenance Schedule and Record ...3 General Maintenance Information ...3 What Maintenance Schedule Do You Follow? ...6 Normal Schedule ...7 Severe Duty Schedule ...24 Owner Maintenance Checks ...49 2
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    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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    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
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    PRE-DELIVERY CHECK u Pre-Delivery Service Inspection Completed 5
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    the following conditions: u Towing a trailer or carrying a heavy load. u Operating in severe dust conditions. u Extensive idling, such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery service. u Snowplowing u Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) when outside temperatures remain below 0˚F (-18˚C). 6
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    for the Normal Schedule 5,000 MILES (8,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings
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    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. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Lubricate
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    ,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 25,000 MILES (40,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft
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    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. u Replace air cleaner filter. (2) u Replace fuel filter (Recommended but not required for California vehicles). slide rails. u Inspect disc brake
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    , arms, springs and rear jounce bumpers for wear or damage. 35,000 MILES (56,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft
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    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. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Lubricate
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    only). 55,000 MILES (88,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate
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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 (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace air cleaner filter. (2) u Replace PCV valve. (3) u Replace fuel filter (Recommended
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    (4X4) 65,000 MILES (104,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate
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    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. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Lubricate
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    months. km) or 85,000 MILES (136,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and
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    ,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. u Replace air cleaner filter. (2) u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace fuel filter (Recommended but not
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    u Inspect parking brake system for damage and operation. 95,000 MILES (152,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-
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    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. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Lubricate
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    . km) or 115,000 MILES (184,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and
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    ) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace air cleaner filter. (2) u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Replace PCV valve. u Replace fuel filter (Recommended but
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    800 km for vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels or equipped for snowplowing). Proper torque specifications are provided in your Owner Guide. Also retighten to proper torque specification at dealer will replace the PCV valve at no cost except on Canada and California vehicles. Normal Schedule 23
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    . However, the conditions you drive in may require even more frequent air cleaner replacement intervals than those shown. Check with your dealer. Maintenance Intervals for Severe Duty Schedule 3,000 MILES (5,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 24 Severe Duty Schedule
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    6,000 MILES (10,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(4) u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip
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    (25,000 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 Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(4) u Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails
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    engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). (2) loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust
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    24,000 MILES (40,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(4) u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip
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    filter. (1) u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. for California vehicles). shift linkage. u Replace fuel filter (Recommended but not required u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission u Lubricate steering
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    engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). (2) loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust
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    Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 42,000 MILES (70,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(4) u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft
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    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. caliper slide rails. (2) u Inspect disc brake system and lubricate u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. 48
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    (85,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change transfer case oil. (4X4) u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(4) 54,000 MILES (90,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. Severe Duty
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    MILES (95,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 60,000 MILES (100,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace spark plugs. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000
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    u Replace PCV valve. (5) u Replace fuel filter (Recommended but not required for California vehicles). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(4) u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Change transfer case oil. (4X4) u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft
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    engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). (2) loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust
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    engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). (2) loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust
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    drum brake systems, hoses and lines. 78,000 MILES (130,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change engine coolant every 30,000 miles (50,000 km) or 36 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(4) u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage
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    engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). (2) loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust
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    u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. for California vehicles). shift linkage. u Replace fuel filter (Recommended but not required u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission u Change transfer case oil. (4X4
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    slide rails. (2) u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. u Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings (4x2 vehicles only). operation. u Inspect parking brake system for damage and 93,000 MILES (155,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Severe Duty Schedule 41
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    96,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(4) u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate
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    engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). (2) loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust
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    u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. 108,000 MILES (180,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change engine coolant every 30,000 miles (50,000 km) or 36 months. shift linkage. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission u Lubricate steering linkage suspension
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    Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 114,000 MILES (190,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(4) u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft
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    engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace spark plugs. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Replace air cleaner filter. (1) u Replace PCV valve. u Replace fuel filter
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    brake systems, hoses and lines. u Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings (4x2 vehicles only). operation. u Inspect parking brake system for damage and u Change transfer case oil. (4X4) (1) Extremely dusty conditions will require more frequent replacement of your air filter. Check be serviced
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    km of new vehicle operation (100 miles/160 km and 500 miles/800 km for vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels or equipped for snowplowing). Proper torque specifications are provided in your Owner Guide. Also retighten to proper torque specification at 500 miles/800 km after (1) any wheel change or
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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 the windshield washer
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    . hoses for leaks or damage. nuts. u Check radiator, heater and air-conditioning u Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug u Clean body and door drain holes. u Flush complete underside of vehicle. u Inspect underbody components for damage. u Check parking brake system. 50 Owner Maintenance Checks
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    door rubber weatherstrips. u Clean battery and terminals, check electrolyte level on low maintenance (auxiliary and replacement) batteries. If any of these conditions are noted, bring them to the attention of your dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible. Owner Maintenance Checks
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