2010 Ford Flex Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing

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    retrieval 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 © 2009 Ford Motor Company Scheduled Maintenance 1 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide (smg
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    , and resources to record your vehicle's service history online, register with us for important updates and specials, and find out what to do if you need roadside assistance. 2 Scheduled Maintenance 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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    , MKS, MKT, MKX, MKZ, Mustang, Taurus, and Town Car Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions Special Operating Conditions ...41 Exceptions ...47 Engine Coolant Change Record ...48 Scheduled Maintenance 3 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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    most appropriate mileage to perform the various maintenance services. This protects your vehicle at the lowest overall cost to you. Ford Motor Company recommends that you not deviate from the maintenance schedules presented in this Scheduled Maintenance Guide. 4 Scheduled Maintenance 2010 Scheduled
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    Maintenance Guide is divided into two basic maintenance schedules: the Normal Schedule (further segmented into Trucks, 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
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    Ford or Lincoln Mercury Dealership. Your vehicle's oils and fluids should be changed at the specified intervals or in conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viable way to change fluid for many vehicle sub-systems during scheduled maintenance. It is critical that systems are flushed only with new
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    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 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide, 2nd Printing USA
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    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, airbag, safety belt) for operation. engine cooling system level and strength. battery connections and clean if
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    by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Additionally the use of non-recommended tires and wheels could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power
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    , all Ford Original Equipment replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors, and drums are vehicle tested for durability and noise suppression. The right brake parts and installation are essential to proper brake system operation. 10 Scheduled Maintenance 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide (smg) Scheduled
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    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. Scheduled Maintenance 11 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide
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    , manual and automatic transmission (if equipped with an underhood dipstick), power steering (if equipped) and 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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    to ask your Ford or Lincoln Mercury Dealership Service Advisor or Technician about the multi-point vehicle inspection. It's a comprehensive way to perform a thorough It Genuine Scheduled Maintenance 13 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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    looseness, or drag ❑ Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 15,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension tie rod ends, driveshaft, and U-joints (lubricate
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    : Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs ❑ Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag ❑ Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 15 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide (smg) Scheduled
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    CODE: MILEAGE: 37,500 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth DEALER VALIDATION: ❑ Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag ❑ Perform
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    American Petroleum Industry certifies them, so you know Motorcraftா oil stands up to the tests of both Ford and independent engineers. Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Scheduled Maintenance 17 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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    ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension tie rod ends, driveshaft, and U-joints (lubricate if equipped with Zerk fittings) Torque the rear U-bolts (Transit Connect only) Inspect engine cooling system and
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    : ❑ Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag ❑ Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 60,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Change automatic transmission fluid and filter on all vehicles
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    brake parts and repair work are essential to ensure your brake system operates as it should. 67,500 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth DEALER VALIDATION: ❑ Inspect the wheels
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    , or drag Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs 82,500 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and
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    or drag Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 97,500 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped) Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth Inspect the wheels and related
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    , or drag Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs 112,500 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and
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    and parking brake system. Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect accessory drive belts Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with an underhood dipstick) Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle U-joints Rotate tires, inspect tires for
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    , wear, looseness, or drag ❑ Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 135,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension tie rod ends, driveshaft, and U-joints
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    SUVS 142,500 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth DEALER VALIDATION: ❑ Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag ❑ Perform multi-point
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    [non Super Duty], Expedition/Navigator [short wheel base only], E-Series and Transit Connect) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (filter not required on 6F35). (Except vehicles equipped with the TorqShift transmission). Change manual transmission fluid Change rear axle lubricant on
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    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 it should. 28 Scheduled Maintenance 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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    , or drag ❑ Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 15,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Inspect and lubricate steering linkage, ball joints suspension, tie rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints
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    replace oil filter Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped) Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: DATE: DEALER VALIDATION: P&A CODE: MILEAGE
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    wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 37,500 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Rotate tires, inspect tires
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    45,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Inspect and lubricate steering linkage, ball joints suspension, tie rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints (lubricate if equipped with grease fittings) Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect
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    the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag ❑ Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 60,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace cabin air filter (if
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    wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 82,500 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Rotate tires, inspect tires
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    wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 97,500 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Rotate tires, inspect tires
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    RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 112,500 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped) Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag Perform multi-point
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    and parking brake system. Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect accessory drive belt(s) Inspect transmission fluid level (if equipped with an underhood dipstick). Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth Inspect the wheels and
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    up to the tests of both Ford and independent engineers. 127,500 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth DEALER VALIDATION: ❑ Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
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    wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 142,500 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Rotate tires, inspect tires
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    automatic transmission fluid filter (except 5F55, 6F35 and AWF-21 transaxles) Change manual transmission fluid Replace rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see pages 41 and 47). Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace cabin air
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    tires for wear and measure tread depth. - Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag. Every 5,000 miles or 6 months - Change engine oil and replace oil filter. - Inspect and lubricate U-joints. Every 30,000 miles - Change automatic transmission fluid
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    , 6 months or - Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 200 hours of engine operation Every 15,000 miles - Replace fuel filter (Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Town Car, Mustang, Ranger, F-Super Duty, Expedition EL and Navigator EL). Every 30,000 miles - Change automatic transmission fluid (not
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    lubricate U-joints. Every 5,000 miles, 6 months or - Change engine oil and replace oil filter (see as indicated by time/mileage description below). calculation Every 15,000 miles - Replace fuel filter. Every 30,000 miles - Change automatic transmission fluid. Every 60,000 miles - Replace spark plugs
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    or 6 months - Change engine oil and replace oil filter. - Inspect and lubricate U-joints. Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter (Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Town Car, Mustang, Ranger, F-Super Duty, Expedition EL and Navigator EL). Every 30,000 miles - Change automatic transmission fluid (not
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    5,000 miles or 6 months - Change engine oil and replace oil filter. - Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth. - Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag. Every 30,000 miles - Change automatic transmission fluid (not required on 6R60
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    : 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: 46 Scheduled Maintenance 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide (smg) Scheduled
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    Vehicle Axle Maintenance ❑ Rear axles and power take-off (PTO) 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
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    miles + 45,000 Next 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.# 48 Scheduled Maintenance 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus
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