1996 Ford Explorer Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 30

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. 27,000 MILES (45,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 30,000 MILES (50,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace air cleaner filter. (1) u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. for California vehicles). u Replace fuel filter (Recommended but not required u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. 30 Severe Duty Schedule

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Severe Duty Schedule
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.
27,000 MILES (45,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
30,000 MILES (50,000 Kilometers)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Replace air cleaner filter. (1)
Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles
(25,000 km) or 12 months.
Replace fuel filter (Recommended but not required
for California vehicles).
Check clutch reservoir fluid level.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission
shift linkage.