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    2005 Model Year Scheduled Maintenance Guide Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): Owner Name: Address: 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
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    on the Web To learn more about the importance of routine and dealer performed maintenance on your vehicle, please visit the Ford Customer Service website. You'll also find important warranty information, customer assistance, technical expertise, frequently asked questions and much more. The website
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    Contents General Owner's Information ...1 General Maintenance Information ...4-5 Owner Checks and Services ...6 General Owner's Information Keep It Genuine Normal Schedule Conditions ...42-45 Exceptions ...46-47 Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant Change Record ...48 Scheduled Maintenance 3
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    repair services may be performed by you or by any automotive service provider you choose, it is your responsibility to see that all scheduled maintenance is performed and that the materials used meet Ford Engineering specifications. Failure to perform scheduled maintenance specified in this guide
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    Premium Gold Engine Coolant - time and mileage based interval • Rear axle maintenance and lubrication Last of all, if you're unsure about which maintenance schedule to follow, ask your Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership, or visit our website, www.genuineflmservice.com, then go to the service pick
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    sliding door tracks, if equipped. and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped. and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. and clean body and door drain holes. safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for operation. engine cooling system level and strength. battery connections
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    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. Scheduled
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    not meet Ford Motor Company's specifications. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meet these specifications. You can find them at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership. Look for the following brands as one way to ensure the parts you are putting on your vehicle meet the maintenance requirements
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    for name-brand tires and people who know your vehicle. Keep It Genuine Batteries The technicians at your Ford or 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-lifeЉ design outlasted
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    or Lincoln Mercury 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
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    It Genuine The collision shop Many Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealerships offer collision repair services. Ask your selling dealership about their capabilities to help with collision repair. Parts Genuine Ford Collision Parts are designed, engineered, and warranted by Ford Motor Company. See your
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    oil and fluid leaks. Inspect engine air filter. Inspect half shaft dust boots, if equipped. Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for leaks and damage. Inspect steering and linkage. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Inspect clutch operation, if equipped. 12 Scheduled Maintenance
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    POINT INSPECTION If you are at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for your vehicle maintenance, be sure to ask vehicle. It is your receipt that gives you immediate feedback! You'll know what's been checked, what's okay, as well as those things that may require future or immediate attention. The
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    Inspect brake pads/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
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    DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 25,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for name-brand tires and people who know your vehicle. And if your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership sells the name-
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    linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, halfshafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace engine air filter. Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change automatic transmission fluid on vehicles equipped with the Torqshift and 4R100 transmissions. Replace
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    ) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 45,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake equipped with dipstick. lines & hoses, and
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    000 miles ❑ Change 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: Batteries The technicians at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership can determine
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    linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace engine air filter. Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change automatic transmission fluid on vehicles equipped with the Torqshift and 4R100 transmissions. Replace
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    ) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 75,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake equipped with dipstick. DEALER VALIDATION: lines
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    DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Brakes Technicians at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury 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
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    linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace engine air filter. Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change automatic transmission fluid on vehicles equipped with the Torqshift and 4R100 transmissions. Replace
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    miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s). ❑ Replace spark plugs. ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant (F450/550 and E ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ Replace PCV valve on all light trucks under
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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 Ford Motor Company. Motorcraft Oils are formulated to reduce engine friction, improve fuel economy, and protect against deposits and wear. The American
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    shields. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace engine air filter. Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace PCV on all light trucks over 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (except for 5.4L 3V
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    ) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 135,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake equipped with dipstick. DEALER VALIDATION: lines
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    DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Brakes Technicians at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury 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
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    engine air filter. Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter (except CVT; filter not required on CD4E). Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see pages 42 and 46). Replace accessory
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    Inspect brake pads/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
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    ) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 25,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation need to replace your tires, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership for name-brand tires and people who know your vehicle. 30 Scheduled
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    , ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace engine air filter (not required for Focus). Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change automatic transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with 4F50N or 4F27E. Inspect
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    Inspect brake pads/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
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    , ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace engine air filter (not required for Focus). Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change automatic transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with 4F50N or 4F27E. Inspect
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    fluid level, if ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, ❑ Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. ❑ Check air filter restriction gauge, replace filter
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    DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Brakes Technicians at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury 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
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    , ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace engine air filter (not required for Focus). Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change automatic transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with 4F50N or 4F27E. Inspect
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    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-point inspection (recommended) RO#: DATE: P&A CODE
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    , ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace engine air filter (not required for Focus). Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change automatic transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with 4F50N or 4F27E. Inspect
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    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-point inspection (recommended) RO#: DATE: P&A CODE
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    miles ❑ Change 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: Batteries The technicians at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealerships can determine
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    hoses, and parking brake system. and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace engine air filter (except Focus, see below). Check air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required (Focus only). Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change
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    and replace oil filter 200 hours of engine operation Every 3,000 miles 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 Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter Every 30,000
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    /transaxle fluid Check air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required (Focus only) Every 50,000 miles Change rear axle lubricant (E450 and F450/550 only) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid As required Replace engine air filter As required Replace cabin air filter (if equipped
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    MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 44 Scheduled Maintenance Special Operating Conditions
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    VALIDATION: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE
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    units containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axles are lubricated for life. These lubricants are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the axle assembly has been submerged in water. The axle and PTO lubricant should be
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    F450/550 vehicles operated at or near maximum Gross Vehicle Weights, the rear axle lubricant should be replaced every 50,000 miles. In addition, this 50, on pages 42-43. California Fuel Filter Replacement ❑ If vehicle is registered in California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that
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    change due at this mileage => Or Today's date goes here => Add 3 years + 00 / 00 / 03 Date of next change => whichever comes first Dealer Stamp P & A CODE R.O.# Current mileage goes here => Add 50,000 miles to the current miles + 50,000 Next change due at this mileage => Or Today's date goes here
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2005 Model Year
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):
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