1997 Ford Thunderbird Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing
1997 Ford Thunderbird Manual
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Table of Contents Maintenance Schedule and Record ...3 General Maintenance Information ...3 Maintenance: An investment ...3 No Cost PCV Valve Replacement (Excluding 3.8L engines) ...4 What Maintenance Schedule Do You Follow? ...5 Normal Schedule ...6 Severe Duty Schedule ...16 Owner Maintenance - 1997 Ford Thunderbird | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 3
performance of your 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 - 1997 Ford Thunderbird | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 4
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 - 1997 Ford Thunderbird | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 5
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 km) when outside temperatures - 1997 Ford Thunderbird | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 6
Normal Schedule NOTE: Items for Emission Control Service are shown in this type and style. For items marked with a number in parentheses such as (1), see footnote at the end of this section. NOTE: Rear axle lube quantities must be replaced every 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or if the axle has been - 1997 Ford Thunderbird | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 7
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 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Lubricate steering linkage. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 20,000 MILES (32,000 Kilometers - 1997 Ford Thunderbird | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 8
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 coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Lubricate - 1997 Ford Thunderbird | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 9
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 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Lubricate steering linkage. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 50,000 MILES (80,000 Kilometers - 1997 Ford Thunderbird | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 10
replace oil filter. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). (3.8L only) u Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace PCV valve - 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 Change automatic transmission - 1997 Ford Thunderbird | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 11
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 70,000 MILES (112,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 75,000 MILES (120,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and - 1997 Ford Thunderbird | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 12
Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). (3.8L only) 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. u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Inspect exhaust - 1997 Ford Thunderbird | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 13
engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 100,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace spark plugs. u Replace PCV valve - 3.8L engines only. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). (4.6 only) u Replace rear axle lubricant - 1997 Ford Thunderbird | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 14
(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. u Lubricate steering linkage. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 110,000 MILES (176,000 Kilometers - 1997 Ford Thunderbird | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 15
oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace PCV valve - 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 Change automatic transmission fluid - 1997 Ford Thunderbird | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 16
Emission Control Service are shown in this type and style. For items marked with a number in parentheses such as (1), see footnote at the end of this section. NOTE: The Severe Duty Schedule provides maintenance intervals for replacing your air cleaner filter if you drive in severe dust conditions - 1997 Ford Thunderbird | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 17
6,000 MILES (10,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 9,000 MILES (15,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace rear axle lubricant. 12,000 MILES (20,000 Kilometers) u Change - 1997 Ford Thunderbird | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 18
tires and adjust air pressure. 18,000 MILES (30,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace rear axle lubricant. 21,000 MILES (35,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Change automatic transmission fluid. 18 Severe - 1997 Ford Thunderbird | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 19
. 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. u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Lubricate steering linkage. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) Severe - 1997 Ford Thunderbird | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 20
) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace rear axle lubricant. 42,000 MILES (70,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 20 Severe Duty Schedule - 1997 Ford Thunderbird | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 21
45,000 MILES (75,000 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 Lubricate steering linkage. u Replace rear axle lubricant. 48,000 MILES (80,000 Kilometers) u - 1997 Ford Thunderbird | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 22
(100,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace spark plugs. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). (3.8L only) u Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace PCV valve - 4.6L engines only. (2) u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every - 1997 Ford Thunderbird | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 23
tires and adjust air pressure. 63,000 MILES (105,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 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 Replace rear axle lubricant. 69 - 1997 Ford Thunderbird | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 24
72,000 MILES (120,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace rear axle lubricant. 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) - 1997 Ford Thunderbird | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 25
u Change automatic transmission fluid. 87,000 MILES (145,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 90,000 MILES (150,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect accessory drive belt - 1997 Ford Thunderbird | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 26
rear brakes. (1) u Lubricate steering linkage. 93,000 MILES (155,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace rear axle lubricant. 96,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Rotate tires and adjust air - 1997 Ford Thunderbird | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 27
105,000 MILES (175,000 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 Change automatic transmission fluid. Severe Duty Schedule 27 - 1997 Ford Thunderbird | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 28
u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Lubricate steering linkage. 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. u Replace rear axle lubricant. 111,000 MILES (185,000 Kilometers) u Change - 1997 Ford Thunderbird | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 29
120,000 MILES (200,000 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 Replace PCV valve - 4.6L engines only. (2) u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15 - 1997 Ford Thunderbird | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 30
heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) u Lubricate steering linkage. (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 - 1997 Ford Thunderbird | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 31
should be brought to the attention of 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 - 1997 Ford Thunderbird | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 32
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 monthly: (water dripping from the air conditioning system after use is normal). u Check the tire pressure - 1997 Ford Thunderbird | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 33
(i.e., every Spring and Fall) u Check radiator, heater and air-conditioning hoses for leaks or damage. u Check the power steering , shields and clamps. u Check headlamp alignment. u Check the lap-shoulder belts for wear and function. u Check air pressure in spare tire. Owner Maintenance Checks - 1997 Ford Thunderbird | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 34
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. If any of these conditions are noted, bring them to
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