1997 Ford Expedition Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing
1997 Ford Expedition Manual
1997 Ford Expedition manual content summary:
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contact the Sales Manager or Service Manager at the dealership. 3. If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership level, please contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center. In the US, contact: Ford Motor Company Customer Assistance Center 300 Renaissance Center P.O. Box 43360 Detroit - 1997 Ford Expedition | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 2
Table of contents General maintenance information Normal schedule Severe duty schedule Owner maintenance checks 3 6 17 34 2 - 1997 Ford Expedition | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 3
on your vehicle so that you can keep a record of when parts should be checked or replaced. Give your "Service Guide" to your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury service manager. Maintenance: An investment Maintenance is an investment that will pay dividends in the form of improved reliability, durability and - 1997 Ford Expedition | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 4
are provided in your "Owner's Guide." Also retighten to proper torque specifications at 800 km (500 miles) after: 1. any wheel change, or 2. any other time the wheel lug nuts have been loosened. PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE CHECK u Pre-Delivery Service Inspection Completed DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage - 1997 Ford Expedition | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 5
information Ford recommends you increase the frequency of oil and filter changes to an interval equivalent to 200 engine hours of use. Since most vehicles are not equipped with hourmeters, it may be necessary for you to approximate your idle time and plan oil/filter changes accordingly. 5 - 1997 Ford Expedition | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 6
be changed anytime the axle has been submerged in water. At 60,000 miles (96,000 km) your dealer will replace the PCV valve at no cost except on Canadian and California vehicles. 8,000 KILOMETERS (5,000 MILES) u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Rotate tires and adjust air pressure - 1997 Ford Expedition | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 7
MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Inspect disc brake system - 1997 Ford Expedition | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 8
AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 48,000 KILOMETERS (30,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace air cleaner filter every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 30 months - 1997 Ford Expedition | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 9
MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Inspect disc brake system - 1997 Ford Expedition | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 10
schedule u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign (55,000 MILES) u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage - 1997 Ford Expedition | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 11
drum brake systems, hoses and lines. u Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings. u Inspect parking brake system for damage and operation. u Change transfer case oil (4x4). DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 104,000 KILOMETERS (65,000 MILES) u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Rotate - 1997 Ford Expedition | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 12
120,000 KILOMETERS (75,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails - 1997 Ford Expedition | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 13
AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 144,000 KILOMETERS (90,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace air cleaner filter every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 30 months - 1997 Ford Expedition | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 14
seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 160,000 KILOMETERS (100,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace spark plugs. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace non-synthetic rear - 1997 Ford Expedition | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 15
Normal schedule u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails. u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. u Inspect and - 1997 Ford Expedition | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 16
: 200,000 KILOMETERS (120,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace air cleaner filter every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or - 1997 Ford Expedition | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 17
dust conditions. However, the conditions you drive in may require even more frequent air cleaner replacement intervals than those shown. Check with your dealer. Extremely dusty conditions will require more frequent replacement of your air filter. Check your air filter at 5,000 km (3,000 miles). If - 1997 Ford Expedition | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 18
lubricant should be changed anytime the axle has been submerged in water. At 96,000 km (60,000 miles) your dealer will replace the PCV valve at no cost except on Canadian and California vehicles. 5,000 KILOMETERS (3,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date - 1997 Ford Expedition | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 19
). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails. u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 30,000 KILOMETERS (18,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect and lubricate automatic - 1997 Ford Expedition | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 20
Mileage: 40,000 KILOMETERS (24,000 MILES) u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system - 1997 Ford Expedition | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 21
DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 50,000 KILOMETERS (30,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace air cleaner filter every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 30 months. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 - 1997 Ford Expedition | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 22
KILOMETERS (42,000 MILES) u u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Change automatic transmission fluid. Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material - 1997 Ford Expedition | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 23
slide rails. u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 80,000 KILOMETERS (48,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change engine coolant initially at 80,000 km (48,000 miles) or 48 months. Thereafter, change engine coolant every 50,000 km - 1997 Ford Expedition | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 24
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 90,000 KILOMETERS (54,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material - 1997 Ford Expedition | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 25
oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace air cleaner filter every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 30 months. u Replace PCV valve. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace spark plugs. u Change fuel - 1997 Ford Expedition | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 26
muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 115,000 KILOMETERS (69,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 120 - 1997 Ford Expedition | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 27
slide rails. u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 130,000 KILOMETERS (78,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change engine coolant every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 36 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Inspect and - 1997 Ford Expedition | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 28
muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 145,000 KILOMETERS (87,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 28 - 1997 Ford Expedition | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 29
MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace air cleaner filter every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 30 months. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Change fuel filter - 1997 Ford Expedition | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 30
the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 165,000 KILOMETERS (99,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace spark plugs DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 170,000 KILOMETERS - 1997 Ford Expedition | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 31
adjust air pressure. u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails. u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 180,000 KILOMETERS (108,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change engine - 1997 Ford Expedition | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 32
: Mileage: 195,000 KILOMETERS (117,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 200,000 KILOMETERS (120,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15 - 1997 Ford Expedition | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 33
accessory drive belt(s). u Replace spark plugs. u Change fuel filter (Recommended but not required for California Certified Vehicles). u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails. u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses - 1997 Ford Expedition | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 34
brake pedal travel or "hard to push" brake pedal. u If any slipping or changes in the operation of your transmission occurs, check the transmission fluid level. u Check automatic transmission P(Park) function. u Check parking brake. u Verify proper brake and ABS bulb check response when starting - 1997 Ford Expedition | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 35
fluid level. Check radiator, heater and air conditioning hoses for leaks or damage. Check for worn tires. Clean body and door drain holes. Flush complete underside of vehicle. Inspect underbody components for damage. Check parking brake system. Check headlamp alignment. Check seat and shoulder - 1997 Ford Expedition | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 36
Owner maintenance checks u Clean battery and terminals, check electrolyte level on low maintenance battery. 36
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Your satisfaction is our #1 goal. If you have questions or concerns about your vehicle, we
suggest you follow these steps:
1. Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your selling/servicing
dealership.
2. If the inquiry or concern remains unresolved, contact the Sales Manager or Service
Manager at the dealership.
3. If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership level, please contact the
Ford Customer Assistance Center.
In the US, contact:
Ford Motor Company
Customer Assistance Center
300 Renaissance Center
P.O. Box 43360
Detroit, Michigan 48243
1-800-392-3673 (FORD)
TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952
In Canada, contact:
Customer Assistance Center
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
P.O. Box 2000
Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4
1-800-565-3673 (FORD)
Outside the US or Canada, contact:
Ford Motor Company
Worldwide Export Operations
1555 Fairlane Drive
Allen Park, Michigan 48101 U.S.A.
Telephone: (313) 594-4857
Fax: (313) 390-0804
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