1997 Ford Aspire Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing

1997 Ford Aspire Manual

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    General Information 1
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    Table of Contents General Maintenance Information ...3 What Maintenance Schedule Do You Follow? ...5 Normal Schedule...6 Severe Duty Schedule ...15 Owner Maintenance Checks ...30 2
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    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
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    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
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    if your driving habits FREQUENTLY include one or more of the following conditions: 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 km) when outside temperatures remain below 0˚F (-18˚C). 5
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    Service are shown in this type style. For items marked with a number in parentheses such as (1), see footnote at the end of this section. Regular Maintenance Intervals for the Normal Schedule 5,000 MILES (8,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air
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    Replace spark plugs. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace air cleaner filter. u Check idle speed. (2) u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 36 months. u Inspect fuel lines and hoses. (1) u Check clutch pedal operation
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    brakes. u Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections. u Inspect front suspension ball joints. u Inspect steering operation and linkage. 35,000 MILES (56,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 40,000 MILES (64,000 Kilometers) u Change
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    oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 60,000 MILES (96,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace spark plugs. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect ignition timing. (1) u Check idle speed. (2) u Inspect
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    . u Inspect front suspension ball joints. u Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body. u Inspect steering operation and linkage. u Repack front and rear wheel bearings. 65,000 MILES (104,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 70
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    oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 90,000 MILES (144,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace spark plugs. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace air cleaner filter. u Check idle speed. (2) u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses
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    lines, hoses and connections. u Inspect front suspension ball joints. u Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body. u Inspect steering operation and linkage. 95,000 MILES (152,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 100,000 MILES (160
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    oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 120,000 MILES (192,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace spark plugs. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect ignition timing. (1) u Check idle speed. (2) Normal
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    and connections. u Inspect front suspension ball joints. u Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body. u Inspect steering operation and linkage. u Repack front and rear wheel bearings. (1) This item is not required to be performed, however, Ford recommends that you perform maintenance on this item
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    at the end of this section. Maintenance Intervals for Severe Duty Schedule 3,000 MILES (5,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 6,000 MILES (10,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. Severe Duty Schedule 15
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    25,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect air cleaner filter. (1) u Inspect disc brake pads and rotors (front). u Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 18,000 MILES (30,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil
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    oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 27,000 MILES (45,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 30,000 MILES (50,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace spark plugs. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace air cleaner filter
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    . u Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body. u Inspect front suspension ball joints. u Inspect steering operation and linkage. 33,000 MILES (55,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 36,000 MILES (60,000 Kilometers) u Change
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    oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 45,000 MILES (75,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect air cleaner filter. (1) u Inspect disc brake pads and rotors (front). u Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body. Severe Duty Schedule 19
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    51,000 MILES (85,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 54,000 MILES (90,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 57,000 MILES (95,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 20 Severe Duty Schedule
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    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 Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect ignition timing. (1) u Check idle speed. (2) u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength
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    u Repack front and rear wheel bearings. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 63,000 MILES (105,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 66,000 MILES (110,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 69,000 MILES (115,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and
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    disc brake pads and rotors (front). u Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body. 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. Severe Duty Schedule 23
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    oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 90,000 MILES (150,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace spark plugs. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace air cleaner filter. u Check idle speed. (2) u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses
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    chassis and body. u Inspect front suspension ball joints. u Inspect steering operation and linkage. 93,000 MILES (155,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 96,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure
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    ,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect air cleaner filter. (1) u Replace camshaft drive belt. (3) u Inspect fuel hoses. (3) u Inspect disc brake pads and rotors (front). u Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 26 Severe
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    MILES (185,000 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. 117,000 MILES (195,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Severe Duty Schedule 27
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    plugs. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace air cleaner filter. u Check idle speed. u Inspect ignition timing. (1) u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 30,000 miles (50,000 km) or 36 months. u Replace camshaft drive belt. (4) u Replace fuel
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    will not invalidate the emissions warranty or manufacturer's recall liability. (2) This item is required for all states except California. However, Ford recommends performing an inspection on California vehicles. Failure to perform this recommended maintenance on California vehicles will not
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    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 fluid level. u Look for low or under-inflated tires. While Operating Your Vehicle: u Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust
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    air conditioning system after use is normal). u Check warning lights tires and loose wheel lug u Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps. u Check headlamp alignment. u Check the lap-shoulder belts for wear and function. u Check air pressure in spare tire. u Inspect the engine drive belts
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    At least once a year: u Lubricate all hinges, checks, latches and all outside key locks. 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
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