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    2004 Model Year Scheduled Maintenance Guide 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
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    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 16800
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    ...1 General Maintenance Information ...5-6 Owner Checks and Services ...7 General Owner's Information Quality Care Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions Quality Care Maintenance ...8-12 Normal Schedule
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    FIND YOUR WAY Today's vehicles are more sophisticated than ever and need to be properly maintained to help ensure they operate at the highest level. 4 Scheduled Maintenance
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    GuideЉ --Take a few minutes to review this handy Scheduled Maintenance Guide --Make it a habit to use this guide to record scheduled maintenance --Consider Quality Care Auto Service at your Ford this guide and certify the work. Also record the date of service, mileage at the time of service, and
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    For the most part, do you drive your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle under typical, everyday conditions? If so, mileage based interval Natural Gas and Propane Vehicles - fuel tank inspection intervals Class A Motorhome - change the brake fluid and automatic transmission fluid Normal vehicle axle
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    (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for operation. cooling system fluid level and coolant strength. battery connections and clean if necessary. clutch fluid level, if equipped. Check at 5,000 Miles: ❑ Adjust clutch by lifting pedal. (manual transmission Mustang only - see Owner's Guide) Scheduled
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    the competitive landscape of maintenance and light repair automotive services. With factory-trained technicians, and one-stop service from routine maintenance like oil changes and tire rotations to repairs like brake service, check out the value your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers can offer
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    QUALITY CARE MAINTENANCE When parts on your vehicle need replacing, you should not settle for anything that does not meet Ford Motor Company's specifications. Motorcraft and Genuine Ford branded parts meet these specifications. You can find them at your Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Dealership. Look for
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    you need to replace your tires, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership for name-brand tires and people who know your vehicle. Batteries The technicians at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership can determine the health of your vehicle's battery during any service visit. The
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    dealer can install the right brake parts for your vehicle. Ford Original Equipment and Motorcraft replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors and drums meet the stringent standards of Ford Motor Company engineers. In addition, all Ford Original Equipment replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors and drums
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    vehicle. Insist on genuine Ford replacement parts. The collision shop Many Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury Dealerships offer collision repair services. Ask your selling dealership about their capabilities to help with a collision repair. Parts Genuine Ford Collision Parts are designed, engineered, and
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    fluid levels: ❑ brake ❑ coolant recovery reservoir ❑ manual and automatic transmission ❑ power steering ❑ window washer ❑ Inspect tires for wear and check air pressure, including spare. ❑ Check exhaust system for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material. ❑ Check battery performance. ❑ Check
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    MULTI-POINT INSPECTION If you are at your Ford, Lincoln, Mercury dealership for your vehicle maintenance, be sure to ask your expert technician about the Quality Care Report Card. It's a comprehensive way to perform a
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    system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints
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    DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas). Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Tires When your tires need to be replaced, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealerhsip for name-brand tires and
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    exhaust system and heat shields. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, halfshafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace engine air filter. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change automatic transmission fluid
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    system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints
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    VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Batteries The technicians at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership can determine the health of your vehicle's battery during any service visit. The Motorcraft Tested Tough Max Series with its Љlong-life
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    exhaust system and heat shields. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace engine air filter. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change automatic transmission fluid
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    system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints
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    replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER AUTHORIZATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Brakes Technicians at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer can install the right brake parts for your vehicle. Ford
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    exhaust system and heat shields. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace engine air filter. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change automatic transmission fluid
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    system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints
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    ) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 115,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for stands up to the tests of both Ford and independent engineers. Scheduled Maintenance 25 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs
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    Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace engine air filter. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace PCV on all light trucks
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    system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints
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    engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Brakes Technicians at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer can install the right brake parts for your
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    , ball joints, suspension page 45 and record page 47). lines & hoses, and parking brake system. and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace engine air filter. Replace fuel filter (see page 46). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change automatic transmission/transaxle
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    shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Multi
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    filter (natural gas only). Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Tires Tire maintenance and replacement selection when necessary are critical to your vehicle's performance and helping keep you and your passengers safe. Make sure all tires and wheels are of the same size
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    system and heat shields. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus). Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change automatic
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    shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Multi
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    system and heat shields. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus). Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change automatic
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    , and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Check air filter minder, replace filter as
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    engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Brakes Technicians at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer can install the right brake parts for your
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    system and heat shields. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus). Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change automatic
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    shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Multi
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    exhaust system and heat shields. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus). Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace PCV
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    shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Multi
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    life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Batteries The technicians at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealerships can determine the health of your vehicle's battery during any service visit. The Motorcraft Tested Tough Max Series with its Љlong
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    Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension page 45 and record page 47). lines & hoses, and parking brake system. and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace engine air filter (except PZEV Focus see below). Check air filter minder, replace filter as required (Focus PZEV
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    or 3 months Lube front lower control arm and steering linkage ball joints with zerk fittings, if equipped Every 5,000 miles Inspect brake system Check battery electrolyte level (Patrol Cars) Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid Lubricate 4X2
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    case fluid As required Replace engine air filter As required Replace cabin air filter Off-road operation Every 15,000 miles Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (F Super Duty) Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid Every 50,000 miles Change rear axle lubricant (E and F series 450
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    coolant every 3 years or 50,000 miles (see page 47) Natural Gas and Propane Vehicles ❑ Every 3 years from the date of tank Replace NGV fuel tanks Class A Motorhome ❑ Every two years - Change brake fluid ❑ Every 30,000 miles - Change automatic transmission fluid Special Operating Conditions
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    submerged in water. Police and Taxi Vehicle Axle Maintenance ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant every 100,000 miles. Rear axle lubricant change may be waived if the axle was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number FITZ-19580-B or equivalent. Add
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    : 50,000 Miles + 50,000 Next Mileage: Date: 3 Years Next Date or Current Mileage: 50,000 Miles + 50,000 Next Mileage: \ \ + 3 Dealer's Stamp: \ \ + 3 Dealer's Stamp: \ \ + 3 Dealer's Stamp: \ \ + 3 Dealer's Stamp: Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions Scheduled Maintenance 47 Special Operating
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    Customer Service website. You'll also find important warranty information, customer assistance, technical expertise, frequently asked questions and much more. The website location is at: www.ford.com/ then go to the service pick at the site. 48 Scheduled Maintenance Special Operating Conditions
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2004 Model Year
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
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