1997 Ford Aerostar Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 9

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u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. 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. 20,000 MILES (32,000 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 U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or Normal Schedule 9

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Normal Schedule
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❑
Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or
loose parts. Remove any foreign material
trapped by exhaust system shielding.
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.
20,000 MILES (32,000 Kilometers)
❑
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
25,000 MILES (40,000 Kilometers)
❑
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)
❑
Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission
shift linkage.
❑
Lubricate steering linkage suspension,
driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease
fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).
❑
Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or
loose parts. Remove any foreign material
trapped by exhaust system shielding.