1998 Ford Explorer Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing

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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
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    Owner maintenance checks 3 5 17 34 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company
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    replacements or for the service of components affecting emission control, the non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability. It is the owner's responsibility to determine the equivalency of such parts. Please consult your "Warranty Guide
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    General maintenance information PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE CHECK u Pre-Delivery Service Inspection Completed DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: WHAT MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE DO YOU FOLLOW? Normal Schedule Follow the Normal Schedule for most normal everyday driving conditions. Severe Duty Schedule Follow the
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    500 miles) after (1) any wheel change or (2) any other time the wheel lug nuts have been replaced. Rear axles containing synthetic lubricant are lubricated for life. These lubricants are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service required or the axle assembly has been submerged
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    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 drum and/or disc brake systems, hoses and lines
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    Date: Mileage: 40,000 KILOMETERS (25,000 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
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    or disc brake systems, hoses and lines. u Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings (4x2 only). u Inspect parking brake system for damage and operation. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 56,000 KILOMETERS (35,000 MILES) u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Rotate tires and adjust air
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    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 drum and/or disc brake systems, hoses and lines
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    E4OD transmissions. E4OD transmissions have no normally scheduled fluid change requirements.) u Inspect drum and/or disc brake systems, hoses and lines. u Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings (4x2 only). u Inspect parking brake system for damage and operation. u Change transfer case oil (4x4
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    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 drum and/or disc brake systems, hoses and lines. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission
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    Date: Mileage: 136,000 KILOMETERS (85,000 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
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    . u Change fuel filter (Recommended but not required for California Certified Vehicles). u Inspect parking brake system for damage and operation. u Inspect drum and/or disc brake systems, hoses and lines. u Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings (4x2 only). u Change automatic transmission fluid
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    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 drum and/or disc brake systems, hoses and lines. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission
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    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 30 months. If operating in dusty conditions
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    Normal schedule u Change automatic transmission fluid (except E4OD transmissions. E4OD transmissions have no normally scheduled fluid change requirements.) u Change transfer case oil (4x4). DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 16
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    filter if you drive in severe 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
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    Date: Mileage: 10,000 KILOMETERS (6,000 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
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    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 Change fuel filter (Recommended but not required for California Certified Vehicles). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Inspect drum and/or disc brake
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    Date: 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
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    u Change fuel filter (Recommended but not required for California Certified Vehicles). u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Inspect drum and/or disc brake systems, hoses and lines. u Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings (4x2 only). u Inspect parking brake system for
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    Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 60,000 KILOMETERS (36,000 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
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    engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Change fuel filter (Recommended but not required for California Certified Vehicles). u Inspect drum and/or disc brake systems, hoses and lines
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    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
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    . u Change fuel filter (Recommended but not required for California Certified Vehicles). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Inspect drum and/or disc brake systems, hoses and lines. u Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings (4x2
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    Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 120,000 KILOMETERS (72,000 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
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    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 Change fuel filter (Recommended but not required for California Certified Vehicles). u Inspect drum and/or disc brake systems, hoses and lines
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    ) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change automatic transmission fluid (Except E4OD transmissions. E4OD have no normally scheduled fluid change requirements.) u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove
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    . u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Change fuel filter (Recommended but not required for California Certified Vehicles). u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Inspect drum and/or disc brake systems, hoses and lines. u Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings (4x2 only
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    seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 175,000 KILOMETERS (105,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000
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    fluid (Except E4OD transmissions. E4OD have no normally scheduled fluid change requirements.) u Inspect drum and/or disc 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 coolant every 48
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    oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 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
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    automatic transmission shift linkage. Inspect drum and/or disc brake systems, hoses and lines. Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings (4x2 only). Inspect parking brake system for damage and operation. Change transfer case oil (4x4). Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove
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    the "Owner Guide". Any adverse conditions should be brought to the attention of your dealer or qualified service technician for expert service advice as soon as possible. The owner maintenance checks are generally not covered by warranties and you may be charged for labor, parts and lubricants used
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    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 belt webbing, buckles
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    Owner maintenance checks AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR: u u u u Lubricate door, hood and tailgate hinges and checks. Lubricate door, hood and tailgate hinge locks and latches. Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. Clean battery and terminals, check electrolyte level on low maintenance battery. 36
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Vehicle Identification Number:
u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u
Owner name:
Address:
Phone:
Selling dealer name:
Address:
Phone:
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 Direct Market Operations
1555 Fairlane Drive
Allen Park, Michigan 48101 U.S.A.
Telephone: (313) 594-4857
Fax: (313) 390-0804
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