2008 Ford Mustang Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing

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    system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2007 Ford Motor Company Scheduled Maintenance 1 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
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    and servicing your Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury vehicle, service history online, register with us for important updates and specials, and find out what to do if you need roadside assistance. Again, that website is: www.genuineservice.com. 2 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide
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    , Milan, MKX, MKZ, Mustang, Sable, Taurus, Taurus X, and Town Car Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions Special Operating Conditions ...42 Exceptions ...47 Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant Change Record ...48 Scheduled Maintenance 3 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
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    to show you've properly maintained it. Maintenance Interval Ford Motor Company establishes recommended maintenance intervals based upon engineering testing to determine the most appropriate mileage to perform the various maintenance services. This protects your vehicle at the lowest overall cost to
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    , Fullsize Vans & SUVs and Cars & CUVs) and Special Operating Conditions Determining which maintenance schedule is right for you is easy. For the most part, do you drive your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle under typical, everyday conditions? If so, follow the Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans
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    to rely on your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership to properly diagnose and repair your vehicle. When planning your maintenance services, consider your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for all your vehicle's needs. 6 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
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    and light repair automotive services. With factory-trained technicians and one-stop service for everything from routine maintenance like oil changes and tire rotations to your most complex needs, Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealerships offer outstanding value. Scheduled Maintenance 7 2008 (smg
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    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 level, if equipped
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    Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealerships: Climate Control Service Engine Soon Light All Wheel Drive/Four-Wheel Drive Automatic Transmission Engine Cooling/Cabin Heating Suspension/Steering Charge/Start/Battery Wheel Alignment Brakes And when your vehicle needs replacement parts, insist that only
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    Certification Label or the Tire Label which is located on the B-Pillar or edge of the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and Mercury Dealership for name-brand tires and people who know your vehicle. 10 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide
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    to 100 months and unlimited mileage. Should your battery need to be replaced, please consider a Motorcraft brand battery that meets your vehicle's Ford Motor Company specifications. Brakes Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury Dealership has the right brake parts for your vehicle and their factory-trained
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    . Insist on genuine Ford replacement parts. 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. 12 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
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    for wear and check air pressure, including spare. Check exhaust system for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material. Check battery performance. Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. Check radiator, coolers, heater and air conditioning hoses. Inspect
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    Mercury Dealership Service Advisor or Technician about the multi-point vehicle inspection. It's a comprehensive way to perform a thorough inspection of your vehicle. It's your checklist that gives you immediate feedback on the overall condition of your vehicle. You'll know what's been checked
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    Tires equipped, driveshaft, ball joints and U-joints lines and hoses and parking brake system. Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect engine air filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with an underhood dipstick) Lubricate
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    if equipped with dipstick. Consult your dealer for particular requirements. Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft, ball joints and
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    ,500 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Perform multi-point inspection by Ford Motor Company. Motorcraft Oils are formulated to reduce engine friction, engineers. Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Scheduled Maintenance 17 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus
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    of the batteries that bear the Motorcraft name. 45,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft, ball joints and U-joints Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect brake pads
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    SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 52,500 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) ❑ Rotate tires, inspect MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Scheduled Maintenance 19 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
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    vehicles if equipped with dipstick. Consult your dealer for particular requirements. Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Replace wheel bearing grease and grease seals on 4x2 wheel bearings (if non
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    , FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 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, all
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    equipped, driveshaft, ball joints and U-joints lines and hoses and parking brake system. Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect engine air filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with an underhood dipstick) Lubricate ball
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    if equipped with dipstick. Consult your dealer for particular requirements. Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Replace spark plugs Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft
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    VANS & SUVS 105,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Change manual transmission fluid (except Escape) Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace PCV valve on all light trucks under 6,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) (except 3V engines) Change rear axle fluid only on vehicles
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    & SUVS 120,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Replace PCV valve on all light trucks over 6,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) (except 3V
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    equipped, driveshaft, ball joints and U-joints lines and hoses and parking brake system. Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect engine air filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with an underhood dipstick) Lubricate ball
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    142,500 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Perform multi-point inspection Mercury dealership sells the name-brand tire, they can also honor the tire manufacturer's warranty. Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Scheduled Maintenance 27 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide
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    Premium Gold Coolant Change Record on page 48) Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter (filter not required on CD4E). Vehicles equipped with the
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    , FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 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, all
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    engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses ❑ Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake ❑ Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) ❑ Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
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    depth P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 30,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter (except Focus with PZEV engine) Replace fuel filter (except Edge, Fusion, Milan, MKX, MKZ, Sable
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    engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses ❑ Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake ❑ Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) ❑ Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
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    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 "long-life" design outlasted other long-life batteries by up to 200%. That's one reason why we stand behind
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    automatic transmission fluid on vehicles ❑ Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Replace engine air filter (except Focus with PZEV ❑ Replace fuel filter (except Edge, Fusion, Milan engine) DEALER VALIDATION: equipped with 4F27E transaxle
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    engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses ❑ Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake ❑ Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) ❑ Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
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    NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & CUVS 90,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) ❑ Replace engine air filter (except Focus with ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Replace fuel filter (except Edge, Fusion, Milan, ❑ Replace spark plugs
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    Change Record on page 48) Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace PCV valve (except 3V engines) Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and U-joints Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses and parking
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    120,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Change automatic transmission fluid on vehicles ❑ Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) ❑ Replace engine air filter (except Focus with ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Replace fuel filter (except Edge, Fusion, Milan
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    engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) ❑ Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure ❑ Inspect wheels for end play and noise RO#: DATE: DEALER VALIDATION: tread depth Normal Schedule Cars & CUVs P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 39 2008
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    engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses ❑ Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake ❑ Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) ❑ Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
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    (except 6F50, AWF-21 and FNR5 transaxles) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter (except Focus with PZEV engine) Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace fuel filter (except Edge, Fusion, Milan, MKX, MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus X) Replace drive belt
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    Mercury Dealership Service Advisor or Technician. Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier Every 5,000 miles Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Every 5,000 miles or 6 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter
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    and grease seals on 4x2 wheel bearings (if non-sealed bearings) Every 60,000 miles Replace spark plugs Change transfer case fluid As required Replace cabin air filter Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions Scheduled Maintenance 43 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
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    /550 only) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid As required Replace engine air filter Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Off-road operation Every 5,000 miles or 6 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth Inspect wheel
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    wheel ends for endplay and noise Every 3,000 miles Fill fuel tank with a full tank of regular unleaded fuel Every 5,000 miles or 6 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions Scheduled Maintenance 45 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
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    SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Special Operating Conditions Log DEALER VALIDATION: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: : RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 46 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
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    you to have all recommended maintenance services performed at the specified intervals and to record all vehicle service. Class A Motorhome ❑ Every two years - Change brake fluid Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions Scheduled Maintenance 47 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
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    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.# 48 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
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