1996 Ford Explorer Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 29

1996 Ford Explorer Manual

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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 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. 21,000 MILES (35,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change automatic transmission fluid. 24,000 MILES (40,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(4) u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint if equipped, with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). (2) Severe Duty Schedule 29

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Severe Duty Schedule
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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.
21,000 MILES (35,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
24,000 MILES (40,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(4)
Check clutch reservoir fluid level.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission
shift linkage.
Lubricate steering linkage suspension,
driveshaft U-joint if equipped, with grease
fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).
(2)