1998 Mercury Mountaineer Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing
1998 Mercury Mountaineer Manual
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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 - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 2
Owner maintenance checks 3 6 19 38 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 Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 3
and confirmation of maintenance work is always entered in your Service Guide. Your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership, or Ford or Lincoln-Mercury Auto Care service center, has factory-trained technicians who can perform the required maintenance using genuine Ford parts. The dealership looks forward - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 4
are provided in your "Owner's Guide." Also retighten to proper torque specifications at 800 km (500 miles) after: 1. any wheel change, or 2. any other time the wheel lug nuts have been loosened. PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE CHECK u Pre-Delivery Service Inspection Completed DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 5
load. u Operating in severe dust conditions. u Extensive idling, such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery service. u Off-road operation. u Short trips of less than 16 km (10 miles) when outside temperatures remain below 18°C (0°F). Idling the engine for extended periods will accumulate more - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 6
oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) u Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip-yoke (if equipped). u Inspect exhaust sytem for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 7
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. (1) u Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails. u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 8
Certified Vehicles). u Change automatic transmission fluid. (5.0L engines) u Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails. u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. u Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings. (4x2 vehicles) u Inspect parking brake system for damage and - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 9
(35,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) u Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 10
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. (1) u Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails. u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 11
ball studs. u Change fuel filter (Recommended but not required for California Certified Vehicles). u Change automatic transmission fluid. (5.0L engines) u Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails. u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. u Inspect and lubricate front wheel - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 12
(65,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) u Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 13
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. (1) u Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails. u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 14
disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails. u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. u Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings. u Change automatic transmission fluid. (5.0L engines) u Change transfer case fluid. (4x4 vehicles) u Lubricate throttle kickdown or TV lever ball studs - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 15
(95,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) u Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 16
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. (1) u Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails. u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. u Inspect accessory drive belts - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 17
115,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) u Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 18
rails. u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. u Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings. (4x2 vehicles) u Change automatic transmission fluid. (5.0L engines) u Change transfer case fluid (4x4 and AWD vehicles). u Lubricate throttle kickdown or TV lever ball studs. DEALER AUTHORIZATION - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 19
Control Service are shown in italics. 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 - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 20
(6,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) u Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 21
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. (1) u Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails. u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 22
oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) u Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). u Lubricate throttle kickdown or TV lever ball studs. u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 23
Replace air cleaner filter every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 30 months. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Change fuel filter (Recommended but not required for California Certified Vehicles). u Inspect disc brake - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 24
muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 55,000 KILOMETERS (33,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 60 - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 25
oil and replace oil filter. Change automatic transmission fluid (5.0L engines). Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 26
slip yoke (if equipped). u Lubricate throttle kickdown or TV lever ball studs. u Change automatic transmission fluid (4.0L engines). u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. NOTE: It is normal for a certain amount of - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 27
duty schedule 90,000 KILOMETERS (54,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 28
accessory drive belts (4.0L engines). u Replace spark plugs. u Change fuel filter (Recommended but not required for California Certified Vehicles). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) u Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails. u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 29
u Change automatic transmission fluid (5.0L engines). DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 110,000 KILOMETERS (66,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). u Inspect exhaust system for - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 30
caliper slide rails. u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 130,000 KILOMETERS (78,000 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. (1) 30 - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 31
,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change automatic transmission fluid (5.0L engines). u Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 32
(90,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace air cleaner filter every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 30 months. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Inspect accessory drive belts. u Change fuel - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 33
oil and replace oil filter. Lubricate throttle kickdown or TV lever ball studs. Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 34
175,000 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. (1) u Change automatic transmission fluid. (5.0L engines) 34 - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 35
Severe duty schedule u Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails. u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 180,000 KILOMETERS (108,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change engine coolant every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 36
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 Replace air cleaner filter every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 30 months. u Inspect accessory drive belts. u Replace spark plugs. u Replace - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 37
drum brake systems, hoses and lines. u Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings (4x2 vehicles). u Inspect parking brake system for damage and operation. u Lubricate throttle kickdown or TV lever ball studs. u Change transfer case oil (4x4 and AWD vehicles). u Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 38
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 Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 39
transaxle occur, check the transaxle fluid level. u Check automatic transaxle PARK function. u Check parking brake. u Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air conditioning system after use is normal. AT LEAST MONTHLY: u Check the tire pressure - check tires when cold - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 40
door rubber weatherstrips. Clean the body water drain holes. Check the air conditioning system before the warm weather season. Check the power steering fluid level. Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and check coolant strength u Check the brake fluid level. u Check the battery
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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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