2009 Mercury Sable Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 19

NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS Batteries The technicians at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership can determine the health of your vehicle's battery during any service visit. The Motorcraft Tested Tough Max Series with its "long-life" design outlasted other long-life batteries by up to 200%. That's one reason why we stand behind this battery with a national 3 year, free-replacement and prorated-cost thereafter up to 100 months with unlimited mileage. Should your battery need to be replaced, consider any one of the batteries that bear the Motorcraft name. Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs 45,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension tie rod ends, driveshaft, and U-joints (lubricate if equipped with Zerk fittings) Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses and parking brake system. Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with an underhood dipstick) Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle U-joints Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth (vehicles with dual rear wheels should only rotate if unusual wear is noted) Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 19 2009 Scheduled Maintenance Guide (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)