1997 Ford Aerostar Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 22

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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. 120,000 MILES (192,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace air cleaner filter. (2) 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). slide rails. u Inspect disc brake system, lubricate caliper u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. u Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings (4x2 vehicles only). operation. u Inspect parking brake system for damage and u Change transfer case oil. (4X4) 22 Normal Schedule

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Normal 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.
120,000 MILES (192,000 Kilometers)
❑
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑
Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
❑
Replace air cleaner filter.
(2)
❑
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).
❑
Inspect disc brake system, lubricate caliper
slide rails.
❑
Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.
❑
Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings
(4x2 vehicles only).
❑
Inspect parking brake system for damage and
operation.
❑
Change transfer case oil. (4X4)