1998 Mercury Grand Marquis Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing
1998 Mercury Grand Marquis Manual
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remains unresolved, contact the Sales Manager or Service Manager at the dealership. 3. If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership level, please contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center. In the US, contact: Ford Motor Company Customer Assistance Center 300 Renaissance Center - 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 2
Owner maintenance checks 3 5 14 27 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 permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company - 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 3
. 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, the non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability. It is the - 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 4
General maintenance information PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE CHECK u Pre-Delivery Service Inspection Completed DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: WHAT MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE DO YOU FOLLOW? Normal Schedule Follow the Normal Schedule for most normal everyday driving conditions. Severe Duty Schedule Follow the - 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 5
for Emission Control Service are shown in italics. For items marked with a number in parentheses such as (1), see footnote at the end of this section. Rear axle lubricants should not be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service required, or the axle has been submerged in water. The rear - 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 6
24,000 KILOMETERS (15,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Lubricate pitman arm and steering stops. DEALER AUTHORIZATION - 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 7
oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) u Lubricate pitman arm and - 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 8
72,000 KILOMETERS (45,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Lubricate pitman arm and steering stops. DEALER AUTHORIZATION - 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 9
air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace PCV valve. (2) u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) u Lubricate pitman arm - 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 10
,000 KILOMETERS (75,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Lubricate pitman arm and steering stops. DEALER AUTHORIZATION - 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 11
oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) u Lubricate pitman arm and - 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 12
,000 KILOMETERS (105,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Lubricate pitman arm and steering stops. DEALER AUTHORIZATION - 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 13
engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace PCV valve. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes - 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 14
lubricated for life. These lubricants are not to checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service required or the axle assembly has been submerged in water. The axle lubricant should be changed anytime the axle has been submerged in water. Police and taxi vehicles: Replace rear axle lubricant - 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 15
25,000 KILOMETERS (15,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Lubricate pitman arm and steering stops. DEALER AUTHORIZATION - 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 16
000 KILOMETERS (21,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change automatic transmission fluid. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 40,000 KILOMETERS (24,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage - 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 17
MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes (1) u Lubricate pitman arm and - 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 18
tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 75,000 KILOMETERS (45,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Lubricate pitman arm and steering - 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 19
: Mileage: 85,000 KILOMETERS (51,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 90,000 KILOMETERS (54,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 95,000 KILOMETERS (57 - 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 20
Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Replace spark plugs. Replace air cleaner filter. Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace PCV valve (2). u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes - 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 21
Date: Mileage: 125,000 KILOMETERS (75,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Lubricate pitman arm and steering stops. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 21 - 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 22
,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change engine coolant every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 36 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 135,000 KILOMETERS (81,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION - 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 23
oil filter. Replace air cleaner filter. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes (1). u Lubricate pitman arm and steering - 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 24
(105,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Lubricate pitman arm and steering stops - 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 25
: Mileage: 185,000 KILOMETERS (111,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 190,000 KILOMETERS (114,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 195,000 KILOMETERS - 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 26
u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Replace spark plugs. Replace air cleaner filter. Replace PCV valve. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Lubricate pitman arm and steering - 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 27
information and supporting specifications are provided in the "Owner Guide". Any adverse conditions should be brought to the attention of your dealer or qualified service technician for expert service advice as soon as possible. The owner maintenance checks are generally not covered by warranties - 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 28
"hard to push" brake pedal. u If any slipping or changes in the operation of your transmission occur, check the transmission fluid level. u Check automatic transmission (P) PARK function. u Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air conditioning system after use is normal - 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 29
. Clean the body water drain holes. Check the air conditioning system before the warm weather season. Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and check coolant strength. u Check the brake fluid level. u Check the battery connections. u Lubricate the transmission controls and linkage. If
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Your satisfaction is our #1 goal. If you have questions or concerns about your vehicle, we
suggest you follow 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 the dealership.
3. If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership level, please contact the
Ford Customer Assistance Center.
In the US, contact:
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, contact:
Customer Assistance Center
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
P.O. Box 2000
Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4
1-800-565-3673 (FORD)
Outside the US or Canada, contact:
Ford Motor Company
Worldwide Direct Market Operations
1555 Fairlane Drive
Allen Park, Michigan 48101 U.S.A.
Telephone: (313) 594-4857
Fax: (313) 390-0804
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