1996 Mercury Cougar Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing
1996 Mercury Cougar Manual
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Table of Contents General Maintenance Information ...3 What Maintenance Schedule Do You Follow? ...5 Normal Schedule...6 Severe Duty Schedule ...16 Owner Maintenance Checks ...30 2 - 1996 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 3
Motor Company vehicle. We recommend that you also perform the Owner Maintenance Checks listed. These services are matters of day-to-day care that are also important to the proper operation of your vehicle. The recommended lubricants, fluids and service parts - 1996 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 4
. If other than Ford or Motorcraft parts or Ford authorized remanufactured parts are used for maintenance replacements or for the service of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability. It is the - 1996 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 5
What Maintenance Schedule Do You Follow? Normal Schedule Follow the Normal Schedule for a trailer. u Operating in severe dust conditions. u Extensive idling, such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery service. u Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) when outside temperatures remain below 0˚F - 1996 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 6
in water. Otherwise, the lube should not be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required. Regular Maintenance Intervals for the Normal Schedule 5,000 MILES (8,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 6 Normal Schedule - 1996 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 7
engine oil and replace oil filter. 15,000 MILES (24,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Lubricate steering linkage. u Rotate tires and adjust air - 1996 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 8
000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Lubricate - 1996 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 9
engine oil and replace oil filter. 45,000 MILES (72,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Lubricate steering linkage. u Rotate tires and adjust air - 1996 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 10
accessory drive belt(s). u Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace PCV valve. (2) u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front - 1996 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 11
engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 70,000 MILES (112,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 75,000 MILES (120,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check - 1996 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 12
80,000 MILES (128,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change engine coolant every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 36 months. 85,000 MILES (136,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 12 Normal Schedule - 1996 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 13
replace oil filter. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front - 1996 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 14
105,000 MILES (168,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Lubricate steering linkage. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 110,000 MILES (176,000 - 1996 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 15
accessory drive belt(s). u Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace PCV valve. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and - 1996 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 16
NOTE: The Severe Duty Schedule provides maintenance intervals for replacing your air cleaner filter if you drive in severe dust conditions. However, the conditions you drive in may require even more frequent air cleaner replacement intervals than those shown. Check with your dealer. NOTE: Rear axle - 1996 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 17
3,000 MILES (5,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 6,000 MILES (10,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 9,000 MILES (15,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 12,000 MILES (20,000 - 1996 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 18
15,000 MILES (25,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Lubricate steering linkage. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 18,000 MILES (30,000 - 1996 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 19
Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Lubricate steering linkage. u Inspect front and rear - 1996 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 20
33,000 MILES (55,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 36,000 MILES (60,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 39,000 MILES (65,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 42,000 MILES (70,000 - 1996 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 21
Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Lubricate steering linkage. 48,000 MILES (80,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change engine coolant - 1996 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 22
oil filter. u Replace spark plugs. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace PCV valve. (2) u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front - 1996 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 23
000 MILES (110,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 69,000 MILES (115,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 72,000 MILES (120,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Severe Duty Schedule 23 - 1996 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 24
Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Lubricate steering linkage. 78,000 MILES (130,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change engine coolant - 1996 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 25
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes - 1996 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 26
,000 MILES (155,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 96,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 99,000 MILES (165,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 100,000 MILES (165,000 - 1996 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 27
(175,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Lubricate steering linkage - 1996 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 28
oil filter. u Replace spark plugs. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace PCV valve. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and - 1996 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 29
(1) If your driving habits include continuous stop-and-go driving or driving in hilly areas, more frequent intervals may be required. (2) At 60,000 miles (96,000 km) your dealer will replace the PCV valve at no cost except on Canada and California vehicles. Severe Duty Schedule 29 - 1996 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 30
Owner Maintenance Checks are generally not covered by warranties and you may be charged for labor, parts and lubricants used. When You Stop for Fuel: u Check the engine oil level. u Check coolant level in the coolant recovery reservoir. u Check the windshield washer fluid level. u Look for low or - 1996 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 31
automatic transmission P (Park) u Check parking brake. u Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle u Check warning lights and gauges. At least monthly: (water dripping from the air conditioning system after use is normal). u Check the tire pressure - check tires when cold, not after a long drive - 1996 Mercury Cougar | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 32
engine cooling system, hoses and clamps and check coolant strength. outside key locks. u Lubricate all hinges, checks, latches and all u Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. u Clean the body water drain holes. u Check the air conditioning system before the warm weather season. u Check the brake
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