Mercury 1997 Mountaineer Service Guide
General Information
YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR #1 GOAL. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS
OR CONCERNS WITH YOUR VEHICLE, WE SUGGEST
YOUFOLLOW THESE STEPS:
1. Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your
selling/servicing dealership.
2. If the inquiry or concern remains unresolved, contact the Sales
Manager or Service Manager at thedealership.
3. If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership level,
please contact the FordCustomer Assistance Center.
In the United States:
Ford Motor Company
Customer Assistance Center
300 Renaissance Center
P.O. Box 43360
Detroit, Michigan 48243
1-800-392-3673 (FORD)
TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952
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Customer Assistance Centre
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
P.O. Box 2000
Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4
1-800-565-3673 (FORD)
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Ford Motor Company
Worldwide Export Operations
1555 Fairlane Drive
Fairlane Business Park #3
Allen Park, Michigan 48101 U.S.A.
Telephone: 313-594-4857
Fax: 313-390-0804
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Table of contents
Maintenance schedule and record
Normal schedule
Severe duty schedule
Owner maintenance checks
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Maintenance schedule and record
Maximum oil change interval... Normal schedule: 5,000 miles (8,000
km) or 6 months, whichever comes first. Severe duty schedule: 3,000
miles (5,000 km) or 3 months. See appropriate schedule
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
The required scheduled maintenance services listed in this guide are
considered essential to the properoperation, safety and performance of
your Ford Motor Company vehicle. We recommend that you alsoperform
the Owner Maintenance Checks listed. These services are matters of
day–to–day care that arealso important to the proper operation of your
vehicle. The recommended lubricants, fluids and serviceparts conforming
to Ford Specifications are available from your dealer.
This guide gives you a place to record the services that are performed on
your vehicle so that you cankeep a record of when parts should be
checked or replaced. Give your Service Guide to thedealer or service
manager.
Maintenance: an investment
An investment which will pay dividends in the form of improved
reliability, durability, and resale value.
To assure the durability of your vehicle and its emission control systems,
it is necessary that scheduledmaintenance be performed at the
designated intervals.
Ford recommends the use of genuine Ford replacement parts. You may,
however, elect to havemaintenance, replacement, or repair of the
emissions control devices and systems (the cost of which is notcovered
by warranty) performed by any automotive repair establishment or
individual and may elect to useother than Ford service parts for such
maintenance or repair. If other than Ford or Motorcraft parts or
Fordauthorized, remanufactured parts are used for maintenance
replacements or for the service of componentsaffecting emissions
control, the owner should be assured that such parts are warranted by
theirmanufacturer to be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company
parts in performance and durability. Pleaseconsult your warranty guide
for complete warranty information.
No cost PCV valve replacement
THE PCV VALVE IS A CRITICAL EMISSIONS COMPONENT. YOUR
DEALER WILL REPLACETHE VALVE AT NO COST AT 60,000 miles
(96,000 km) EXCEPT CANADA AND CALIFORNIAVEHICLES].
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Maintenance schedule and record
Wheel lug nuts
Wheel lug nuts must be retightened to proper torque specifications at
500 miles (800 km) of new vehicleoperation. Proper torque specifications
are provided in your Owner’s Guide. Also retighten to propertorque
specification at 500 miles (800 km) after (1) any wheel change or (2)
any other time the wheel lugnuts have been loosened.
PRE-DELIVERY CHECK
• Pre-delivery service inspection completed
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
WHAT MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SHOULD YOU FOLLOW?
Follow the Normal Schedule for most normal everyday driving
conditions.
Follow the Severe Duty Schedule if driving habits frequently include one
or more of the followingconditions:
• Towing a trailer or carrying a heavy load.
• Operating in severe dust conditions.
• Extensive idling, such as police, taxi or door–to–door delivery service.
• Off–road operation.
• Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) when outside temperatures
remain below 0°F(18°C).
Idling the engine for extended periods will accumulate more hours of use
on your vehicle than is actuallyindicated by the odometer. Consequently,
the odometer reading can be often misleading when determiningthe right
time to change your engine oil and filter.
If you are using your Ford vehicle in a manner which allows it to remain
stationary while the engine isrunning for long periods (door–to–door
delivery, taxi, police, power/utility company trucks, or similar duty),then
Ford recommends you increase the frequency of oil and filter changes to
an interval equivalent to 200engine hours of use. Since most vehicles are
not equipped with hourmeters, it may be necessary for youto
approximate your idle time and plan oil/filter changes accordingly.
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Normal schedule
Items for Emission control service are shown in this type and style.
For items marked with a number in parentheses such as (1), see
footnote at the end of this section.
5,000 MILES (8,000 KM)
• Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
• Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)
• Check clutch reservoir fluid level.
• Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage.
• Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint (if equipped
with grease fittings).
• Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any
foreign material trapped byexhaust system shielding.
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.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
10,000 MILES (16,000 KM)
• Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
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Normal schedule
15,000 MILES (24,000 KM)
• Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
• Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and check
coolant strength every 15,000 miles(24,000 km) or 12 months.
• Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)
• Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage.
• Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint (if equipped
with grease fittings).
• Inspect disc brake system, lubricate caliper slide rails.
• Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.
• Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any
foreign material trapped byexhaust system shielding.
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.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
20,000 MILES (32,000 KILOMETERS)
• Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
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Date:
Mileage:
Normal schedule
25,000 MILES (40,000 KM)
• Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
• Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)
• Check clutch reservoir fluid level.
• Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage.
• Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint (if equipped
with grease fittings).
• Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any
foreign material trapped byexhaust system shielding.
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.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
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Normal schedule
30,000 MILES (48,000 KM)
• Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
• Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and check coolant
strength every 15,000 miles(24,000 km) or 12 months.
• Replace air cleaner filter. (3)
• Replace fuel filter (recommended but not required for California
vehicles).
• Change automatic transmission fluid.
• Inspect disc brake system, lubricate caliper slide rails.
• Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.
• Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings.
• Inspect parking brake system for damage and operation.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
8
Normal schedule
35,000 MILES (56,000 KM)
• Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
• Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)
• Check clutch reservoir fluid level.
• Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage.
• Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint (if equipped
with grease fittings).
• Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any
foreign material trapped byexhaust system shielding.
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.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
40,000 MILES (64,000 KM)
• Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
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Normal schedule
45,000 MILES (72,000 KM)
• Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
• Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and check
coolant strength every 15,000 miles(24,000 km) or 12 months.
• Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)
• Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage.
• Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint (if equipped
with grease fittings).
• Inspect disc brake system, lubricate caliper slide rails.
• Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.
• Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any
foreign material trapped byexhaust system shielding.
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.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
50,000 MILES (80,000 KM)
• Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
• Change engine coolant initially at 50,000 miles (80,000 km) or 48
months. Thereafter, changeengine coolant every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km) or 36 months.
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Normal schedule
55,000 MILES (88,000 KM)
• Change engine oil and replace air filter.
• Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)
• Check clutch reservoir fluid level.
• Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage.
• Lubricate steering linkage suspension and driveshaft U-joint (if
equipped with grease fittings).
• Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damaged or loose parts. Remove any
foreign material trapped byexhaust system shielding.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
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Normal schedule
60,000 MILES (96,000 KM)
• Change engine oil and replace air filter.
• Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and check
coolant strength every 15,000 miles(24,000 km) or 12 months.
• Replace spark plugs.
• Inspect accessory drive belt.
• Replace air cleaner filter. (3)
• Replace PCV valve. (2)
• Replace fuel filter (recommended but not required for California
vehicles).
• Change automatic transmission fluid.
• Inspect disc brake system, lubricate caliper slide rails.
• Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.
• Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings.
• Inspect parking brake system for damage and operation.
• Change transfer case oil.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
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Normal schedule
65,000 MILES (104,000 KM)
• Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
• Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)
• Check clutch reservoir fluid level.
• Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage.
• Lubricate steering linkage suspension and driveshaft U-joint (if
equipped with grease fittings).
• Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any
foreign material trapped byexhaust system shielding.
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.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
70,000 MILES (112,000 KM)
• Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
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