1997 Mercury Mountaineer Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing
1997 Mercury Mountaineer Manual
1997 Mercury Mountaineer manual content summary:
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, contact the Sales Manager or Service Manager at thedealership. 3. If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership level, please contact the FordCustomer Assistance Center. In the United States: Ford Motor Company Customer Assistance Center 300 Renaissance Center P.O. Box 43360 - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 2
Table of contents Maintenance schedule and record Normal schedule Severe duty schedule Owner maintenance checks 2 - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 3
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 not permittedwithout written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 4
for maintenance replacements or for the service of componentsaffecting emissions control, the owner should be assured that such parts are warranted by theirmanufacturer to be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability. Pleaseconsult your warranty guide for complete - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 5
the Severe Duty Schedule if driving habits frequently include one or more of the followingconditions: • Towing a trailer or carrying a heavy load. • Operating in severe dust conditions. • Extensive idling, such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery service. • Off-road operation. • Short trips - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 6
schedule Items for Emission control service are shown in this type and style. For items marked with a number in parentheses such as (1), see footnote at the end of this section. 5,000 MILES (8,000 KM Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) Check clutch - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 7
. • Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint (if equipped with grease fittings). • Inspect disc brake system, lubricate caliper slide rails. • Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. • Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 8
(40,000 KM Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) Check clutch reservoir fluid level. Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint (if equipped with grease fittings). • Inspect - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 9
. • Replace air cleaner filter. (3) • Replace fuel filter (recommended but not required for California vehicles). • Change automatic transmission fluid. • Inspect disc brake system, lubricate caliper slide rails. • Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. • Inspect and lubricate front wheel - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 10
(56,000 KM Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) Check clutch reservoir fluid level. Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint (if equipped with grease fittings). • Inspect - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 11
. • Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint (if equipped with grease fittings). • Inspect disc brake system, lubricate caliper slide rails. • Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. • Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 12
(88,000 KM Change engine oil and replace air filter. Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) Check clutch reservoir fluid level. Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. Lubricate steering linkage suspension and driveshaft U-joint (if equipped with grease fittings). • Inspect - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 13
. • Inspect accessory drive belt. • Replace air cleaner filter. (3) • Replace PCV valve. (2) • Replace fuel filter (recommended but not required for California vehicles). • Change automatic transmission fluid. • Inspect disc brake system, lubricate caliper slide rails. • Inspect drum brake systems - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 14
(104,000 KM Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) Check clutch reservoir fluid level. Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. Lubricate steering linkage suspension and driveshaft U-joint (if equipped with grease fittings). • Inspect - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 15
steering linkage suspension and driveshaft U-joint (if equipped with grease fittings). • Inspect disc brake system, lubricate caliper slide rails. • Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. • Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped byexhaust - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 16
Inspect accessory drive belt. • Replace fuel filter (recommended but nor required for California vehicles). • Change automatic transmission fluid. • Inspect disc brake system, lubricate caliper slide rails. • Inspect drum brake systems, hoses, and lines. • Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 17
the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 100,000 MILES (160,000 KM) • Change engine oil and replace air filter. • All rear axle lube quantities must be replaced every 100,000 miles (160,000 km - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 18
steering linkage suspension and driveshaft U-joint (if equipped with grease fittings). • Inspect disc brake system, lubricate caliper slide rails. • Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. • Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped byexhaust - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 19
115,000 MILES (184,000 KM Change engine oil and replace air filter. Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. Lubricate steering linkage suspension and driveshaft U-joint (if equipped with grease fittings). • Inspect exhaust system for - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 20
caliper slide rails. • Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. • Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings. • Inspect parking brake system for damage and operation. • Change transfer case fluid. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: (1) Wheel lug nuts must be retightened to proper torque - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 21
000 MILES (10,000 KM Change engine oil and replace air filter. Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3) (4) Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. Lubricate steering linkage suspension and driveshaft U-joint (if equipped with grease fittings). (2) • Inspect exhaust system for - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 22
Date: Mileage: 12,000 MILES (20,000 KM) • Change engine oil and replace oil filter. • Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. • Lubricate steering linkage suspension and driveshaft U-joint (if equipped with grease fittings). (2) • Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 23
. (2) • Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 18,000 MILES (30,000 KM) • Change engine oil and replace air filter. • Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. • Lubricate steering linkage suspension and driveshaft U-joint (if equipped with - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 24
: 24,000 MILES (40,000 KM Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3) (4) Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. Lubricate steering linkage suspension and driveshaft U-joint (if equipped with grease fittings). • Inspect exhaust system for - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 25
steering linkage suspension and driveshaft U-joint (if equipped with grease fittings). (2) • Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails. (2) • Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. • Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings. (2) • Inspect parking brake system for damage and - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 26
Severe duty schedule 36,000 MILES (60,000 KM) • Change engine oil and replace air filter. • Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. • Lubricate steering linkage suspension and driveshaft U-joint (if equipped with grease fittings). (2) • Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 27
000 MILES (70,000 KM Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3) (4) Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. Change automatic transmission fluid. Lubricate steering linkage suspension and driveshaft U-joint (if equipped with grease fitting - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 28
joint (if equipped with grease fitting). • Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 51,000 MILES (85,000 KM) • Change engine oil and replace oil filter. • Rotate tires and adjust air - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 29
Severe duty schedule 54,000 MILES (90,000 KM) • Change engine oil and replace oil filter. • Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. • Lubricate steering linkage suspension and driveshaft U-joint (if equipped with grease fittings). • Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 30
a faulty muffler. • Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails. (2) • Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. • Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings. (2) • Inspect parking brake system for damage and operation. • Change transfer case fluid. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 31
Date: Mileage: 66,000 MILES (110,000 KM) • Change engine oil and replace air filter. • Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. • Lubricate steering linkage suspension and driveshaft U-joint (if equipped with grease fittings). (2) • Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 32
engine oil and replace oil filter. • Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles(24,000 km) or 12 months. • Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails. (2) • Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 33
engine oil and replace oil filter. • Change engine coolant every 30,000 miles (50,000 km) or 36 months. • Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3) (4) • Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. • Lubricate steering linkage suspension and driveshaft U-joint (if equipped with - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 34
around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 87,000 KILOMETERS (145,000 MILES) • Change engine oil and replace oil filter. • Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3) (4) Date: Mileage: 33 - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 35
(150,000 KM Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect accessory drive belt. Replace air cleaner filter. Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles(24,000 km) or 12 months. • Replace fuel filter (recommended but not required for California - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 36
96,000 MILES (160,000 KM Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3) (4) Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. Lubricate steering linkage suspension and driveshaft U-joint (if equipped with grease fittings). • Inspect exhaust system for - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 37
Change engine oil and replace oil filter. • Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles(24,000 km) or 12 months. • Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3) (4) • Change automatic transmission fluid. • Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 38
(180,000 KM) • Change engine oil and replace oil filter. • Change engine coolant every 30,000 miles (50,000 km) or 36 months. • Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. • Lubricate steering linkage suspension and driveshaft U-joint (if equipped with grease fittings). (2) • Inspect - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 39
114,000 MILES (190,000 KM Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3) (4) Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. Lubricate steering linkage suspension and driveshaft U-joint (if equipped with grease fittings). • Inspect exhaust system for - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 40
drum brake systems, hoses and lines. • Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings. (2) • Inspect parking brake system for damage and operation. • Change transfer case oil. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: (1) Extremely dusty conditions will require more frequent replacement of your air filter - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 41
torque specifications are provided in your Owner Guide. Alsoretighten to proper torque specification at 500 miles (800 km) after (1) any wheel change or (2) any othertime the wheel lug nuts have been loosened. (5) At 60,000 miles (96,000 km) your dealer will replace the PCV valve at no cost except - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 42
wheel, or change in its straight ahead position. • Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or "pulls" to one side when traveling onsmooth, level road. • When stopping, listen and check for strange sounds, pulling to one side, increased brakepedal travel or "hard to push" brake pedal - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 43
, heater and air-conditioning hoses for leaks or damage. • Check for worn tires. • Clean body and door drain holes. • Flush complete underside of vehicle. • Inspect underbody components for damage. • Check parking brake system. • Check headlamp alignment. • Check seat and shoulder belt webbing - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 44
checks AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR: • Lubricate door hinges and checks, and hood hinges. • Lubricate door and hood locks and latches. • Clean battery and terminals, check electrolyte level on low maintenance (auxiliary and replacement)batteries. If any of these conditions are noted, bring them to the
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YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR #1 GOAL. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS
OR CONCERNS WITH YOUR VEHICLE, WE SUGGEST
YOUFOLLOW THESE STEPS:
1. Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your
selling/servicing dealership.
2. If the inquiry or concern remains unresolved, contact the Sales
Manager or Service Manager at thedealership.
3. If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership level,
please contact the FordCustomer Assistance Center.
In the United States:
Ford Motor Company
Customer Assistance Center
300 Renaissance Center
P.O. Box 43360
Detroit, Michigan 48243
1-800-392-3673 (FORD)
TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952
In Canada:
Customer Assistance Centre
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
P.O. Box 2000
Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4
1-800-565-3673 (FORD)
Outside the U.S. or Canada:
Ford Motor Company
Worldwide Export Operations
1555 Fairlane Drive
Fairlane Business Park #3
Allen Park, Michigan 48101 U.S.A.
Telephone: 313-594-4857
Fax: 313-390-0804
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