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    2006 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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    Checks and Services ...7 Ranger Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans ...29-41 Crown Victoria, Five Hundred, Focus, Freestar, Freestyle, Fusion, Grand Marquis, LS, Milan, Montego, Monterey, Mustang, Taurus, Thunderbird, Town Car and Zephyr Special Operating Conditions
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    why we've put together the Scheduled Maintenance Guide; basically, it outlines what service your vehicle may require and when. The focus parts and component systems based upon engineering testing. Ford Motor Company relies upon this testing to determine the most appropriate mileage for replacement
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    - change the brake fluid and automatic transmission fluid • 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.genuineservice.com, then go to the service pick. Oils
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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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    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 and clean if necessary. clutch fluid
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    participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealers: Air Conditioning Check Engine Light All Wheel Drive and 4X4 Automatic Transmission Engine Cooling and Cabin Heating Steering and Suspension Charge/Start/Battery Wheel Alignment Anti-Lock Brake System When parts on your vehicle need replacing, you
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    to replace your tires, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership 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
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    , all Ford Original Equipment replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors and drums are vehicle tested for durability and noise suppression while being Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) compliant. The right brake parts and repair work are essential to ensure your brake system operates as
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    . Insist on genuine Ford replacement parts. Keep 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
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    recovery reservoir ❑ manual and automatic transmission ❑ power steering ❑ window washer (if equipped with a dipstick) 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 or Lincoln Mercury dealership for your vehicle maintenance, be sure to ask your expert technician about the multi-point vehicle inspection. It's a comprehensive way to
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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. Lubricate ball joints and steering linkage
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    replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Tires When your tires need to be replaced, consider visiting your Ford
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    system and hoses. Inspect 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 (see page 47). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change automatic transmission
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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. Lubricate ball joints and steering linkage
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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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    system and hoses. 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 (see page 47). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change automatic transmission
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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. Lubricate ball joints and steering linkage
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    : RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 85,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for 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
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    system and hoses. 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 (see page 47). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change automatic transmission
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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. Lubricate ball joints and steering linkage
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    (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 115,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended stands up to the tests of both Ford and independent engineers. 24 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans &
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    , 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 3V engines). Change automatic transmission
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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. Lubricate ball joints and steering linkage
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    : RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 145,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for 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
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    , ball joints, suspension and (see exceptions page 46 and record page 48). lines & hoses, and parking brake system. 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
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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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    ) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 25,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation and performance of your vehicle. When you need to replace your tires, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership for name-brand tires and
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    , and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. 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 (not required
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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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    , and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. 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 (not required
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    ❑ Inspect automatic transmission 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
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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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    , and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. 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 (not required
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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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    , and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. 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 (not required
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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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    linkage, ball joints, suspension (see exceptions page 46 and record page 48). lines & 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
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    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 (not required on Fusion, Milan or Zephyr) Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission/transaxle
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    on 6R60 transmission) Every 50,000 miles Change rear axle lubricant (E450 and F450/550 only) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid As required Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) As required Inspect and lubricate U-joints As required Inspect and lubricate steering linkage ball joints with
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    SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Special Operating Conditions Log DEALER 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
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    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: Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 45
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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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    that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. Class A Motorhome ❑ Every two years - Change brake fluid ❑ Every 30,000 miles - Change automatic transmission fluid Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions Scheduled Maintenance 47
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    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 => whichever comes first Dealer Stamp P & A CODE R.O.# 48 Scheduled Maintenance Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions
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2006 Model Year
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