1997 Mercury Grand Marquis Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing
1997 Mercury Grand Marquis Manual
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Table of Contents Maintenance Schedule and Record ...3 General Maintenance Information ...5 Maintenance: An investment ...3 No Cost PCV Valve Replacement ...4 What Maintenance Schedule Do You Follow? ...5 Normal Schedule ...6 Severe Duty Schedule ...16 Owner Maintenance Checks ...31 2 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 3
that are performed on your vehicle so that you can keep a record of when parts should be checked or replaced. Give your Maintenance Schedule booklet to the dealer service manager. Maintenance: An investment An investment which will pay dividends in the form of improved reliability, durability - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 4
parts. 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 AND CALIFORNIA VEHICLES). PRE-DELIVERY CHECK u Pre-Delivery Service Inspection Completed 4 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 5
Schedule if your driving habits FREQUENTLY include one or more of the following conditions: u Towing 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 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 6
(160,000 km) or if the axle has been submerged 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 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 7
,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 Lube pitman arm and steering stops. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 20,000 MILES (32,000 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 8
. 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 and rear brakes. (1) u Lube pitman arm and steering - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 9
,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 Lube pitman arm and steering stops. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 50,000 MILES (80,000 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 10
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 and rear brakes. (1) u Lube pitman arm - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 11
,000 MILES (120,000 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 Lube pitman arm and steering stops. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. Normal Schedule 11 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 12
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 Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) 12 Normal Schedule - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 13
u Lubricate suspension. u Lube pitman arm and steering stops. 95,000 MILES (152,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 100,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect accessory drive belt. u - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 14
pressure. 120,000 MILES (192,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 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 (24,000 km) or 12 months - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 15
u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) u Lube pitman arm and steering stops. (1) If your driving habits include continuous stop-and-go driving or driving in hilly areas, more frequent intervals may be required. (2) At - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 16
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 lube quantities must be replaced every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) for synthetic fluid or - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 17
oil and replace oil filter. u Replace rear axle lubricant. 6,000 MILES (10,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 9,000 MILES (15,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace rear - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 18
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 Replace rear axle lubricant. u Lube pitman arm and steering stops. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 18,000 MILES (30,000 Kilometers - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 19
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 Replace rear axle lubricant. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Lube pitman arm and steering stops. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) Severe - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 20
33,000 MILES (55,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 36,000 MILES (60,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace rear axle lubricant. 39,000 MILES (65,000 Kilometers) u - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 21
tires and adjust air pressure. 45,000 MILES (75,000 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 Replace rear axle lubricant. u Lube pitman arm and steering - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 22
51,000 MILES (85,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 54,000 MILES (90,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace rear axle lubricant. 57,000 MILES (95,000 Kilometers) u - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 23
check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) u Lube pitman arm and steering stops. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 63,000 MILES (105,000 Kilometers) u Change engine - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 24
tires and adjust air pressure. 72,000 MILES (120,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace rear axle lubricant. 75,000 MILES (125,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 25
,000 km) or 36 months. u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 81,000 MILES (135,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace rear axle lubricant. 84,000 MILES (140,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace rear - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 26
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 Replace rear axle lubricant. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) u Lube pitman arm - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 27
93,000 MILES (155,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace rear axle lubricant. 96,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 99,000 MILES (165,000 Kilometers) u - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 28
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 Replace rear axle lubricant. u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Lube pitman arm and steering stops. 108 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 29
,000 MILES (195,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace rear axle lubricant. 120,000 MILES (200,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace spark plugs. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace air cleaner filter. Severe Duty Schedule 29 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 30
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 Replace rear axle lubricant. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) u Lube pitman arm and steering stops. (1) If your - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 31
your dealer or qualified service technician for service advice as soon as possible. These 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 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 32
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 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 33
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 fluid level. u Clean the battery connections. u Lubricate the transmission controls and linkage. If any of these conditions are noted
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