1996 Ford Explorer Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 23

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u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or NOTE: It is normal for a certain amount of moisture and staining to be present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. 120,000 MILES (192,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace spark plugs (5.0L only). u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace air cleaner filter. (3) u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Replace PCV valve. u Replace fuel filter (Recommended but not required for California vehicles). u Change automatic transmission fluid. Normal Schedule 23

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Normal Schedule
23
❑
Lubricate steering linkage suspension,
driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease
fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).
❑
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
moisture and staining to be present
around the muffler seams. The
presence of soot, light surface rust or
moisture does not indicate a faulty
muffler.
120,000 MILES (192,000 Kilometers)
❑
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑
Replace spark plugs (5.0L only).
❑
Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
❑
Replace air cleaner filter. (3)
❑
Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km) or 12 months.
❑
Replace PCV valve.
❑
Replace fuel filter (Recommended but not required
for California vehicles).
❑
Change automatic transmission fluid.