Mercury 1998 Mountaineer Service Guide

General maintenance information

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Table of contents

General maintenance information 3

Normal schedule 6

Severe duty schedule 19

Owner maintenance checks 38

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General maintenance information

Maximum oil change interval

Normal Schedule: 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or six months, whichever
occurs first. Severe Duty Schedule: 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or three
months, whichever occurs first. See appropriate Schedule.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION

This Service Guide indicates the scheduled maintenance required for
your vehicle. Proper maintenance guards against major repair expenses
resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance, and may help increase
the value you receive when you sell or trade your vehicle.

It is your responsibility to make sure that all of the scheduled
maintenance is performed and that the materials used meet Ford
engineering specifications. Failure to perform scheduled maintenance, as
specified in the Service Guide, will invalidate warranty coverage on parts
affected by the lack of maintenance. Make sure that receipts for
completed maintenance work are retained with the vehicle and
confirmation of maintenance work is always entered in your Service
Guide.

Your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership, or Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
Auto Care service center, has factory-trained technicians who can
perform the required maintenance using genuine Ford parts. The
dealership looks forward to meeting your every service need to maximize
your satisfaction with your vehicle.

Maintenance: An investment

Maintenance is an investment that 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 scheduled maintenance be performed at the
designated intervals.

Ford strongly recommends the use of genuine Ford replacement parts. If
other than Ford or Motorcraft parts or Ford authorized remanufactured
parts are used for maintenance replacements or for the service of
components affecting emission control, the non-Ford parts should be
equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and
durability. It is the owner’s responsibility to determine the equivalency of
such parts. Please consult your “Warranty Information Booklet” for
complete warranty information.

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General maintenance information

NO COST PCV VALVE REPLACEMENT

The PCV valve is a critical emission component. Your dealer will replace
the valve at no cost at 96,000 kilometers (60,000 miles), except in
Canada and California.

Wheel lug nuts

Wheel lug nuts must be retightened to proper torque specifications at
800 km (500 miles) of new vehicle operation. Proper torque
specifications are provided in your “Owner’s Guide.” Also retighten to
proper torque specifications at 800 km (500 miles) after:

1. any wheel change, or

2. any other time the wheel lug nuts have been loosened.

PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE CHECK

❑ Pre-Delivery Service Inspection Completed

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

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General maintenance information

WHAT MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SHOULD YOU FOLLOW?

Normal schedule

Follow the Normal schedule for most everyday driving conditions.

Severe duty schedule

Follow the Severe Duty Schedule if your driving habits frequently
include one or more of the following conditions:

❑ 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 16 km (10 miles) when outside temperatures

remain below 18°C (0°F).

Idling the engine for extended periods will accumulate more hours of use
on your vehicle than is actually indicated by the odometer. Consequently,
the odometer reading can often be misleading when determining the
right time to change you engine oil and filter.

If you are using your Ford vehicle in a manner which allows it to remain
stationary while the engine is running 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 200 engine hours of use. Since most vehicles are
not equipped with hourmeters, it may be necessary for you to
approximate your idle time and plan oil/filter changes accordingly.

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Normal schedule

Items for Emission Control Service are shown in italics.

Rear axles containing synthetic lubricant are lubricated for life. These
lubricants are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected,
service required or the axle has been submerged in water. The axle
lubricant should be changed anytime the axle has been submerged in
water.

Light and heavy duty truck rear axles filled with non-synthetic rear axle
lubricant must be changed every 160,000 km (100,000 miles), otherwise
the lubricant is not checked or changed unless a leak is suspected,
service required or the axle has been submerged in water. The axle
lubricant should be changed anytime the axle has been submerged in
water.

Police and Taxi Vehicles:

Replace rear axle lubricant every 160,000 km (100,000 miles). Rear axle
lubricant change may be waived if the axle lubricant was filled with
75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification
WSL-M2C192–A, meeting Ford specification F1TZ-19580–B or equivalent.
Add four ounces of additive friction modifier C8AZ-19B546–A
(EST-M2C118–A) or equivalent for complete refill of Traction-Lok rear
axles. The rear axle lubricant should be changed anytime the axle has
been submerged in water.

8,000 KILOMETERS (5,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)
❑ Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and

lubricate slip-yoke (if equipped).

❑ Inspect exhaust sytem 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.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

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Normal schedule

16,000 KILOMETERS (10,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

24,000 KILOMETERS (15,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; check coolant

strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.

❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)
❑ Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails.
❑ Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.
❑ Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and

lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).

❑ 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.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

32,000 KILOMETERS (20,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

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Normal schedule

40,000 KILOMETERS (25,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air presssure. (1)
❑ Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and

lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).

❑ 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.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

48,000 KILOMETERS (30,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant

strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.

❑ Replace air cleaner filter every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 30

months.

❑ Change fuel filter (Recommended but not required for California

Certified Vehicles).

❑ Change automatic transmission fluid. (5.0L engines)
❑ Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails.
❑ Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.
❑ Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings. (4x2 vehicles)
❑ Inspect parking brake system for damage and operation.
❑ Lubricate throttle kickdown or TV lever ball studs.
❑ Change transfer case oil. (4x4 vehicles)

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Normal schedule

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

56,000 KILOMETERS (35,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)
❑ Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and

lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).

❑ 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.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

64,000 KILOMETERS (40,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

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Normal schedule

72,000 KILOMETERS (45,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant

strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.

❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)
❑ Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails.
❑ Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.
❑ Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and

lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).

❑ 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.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

80,000 KILOMETERS (50,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Change engine coolant initially at 80,000 km (50,000 miles) or 48

months. Thereafter, change engine coolant every 48,000 km
(30,000 miles) or 36 months.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

88,000 KILOMETERS (55,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)

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Normal schedule

❑ Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and

lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).

❑ 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.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

96,000 KILOMETERS (60,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant

strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.

❑ Replace air cleaner filter every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 30

months.

❑ Replace PCV valve. (2)
❑ Inspect accessory drive belts. (4.0L engines)
❑ Lubricate throttle kickdown or TV lever ball studs.
❑ Change fuel filter (Recommended but not required for California

Certified Vehicles).

❑ Change automatic transmission fluid. (5.0L engines)
❑ Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails.
❑ Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.
❑ Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings. (4x2 vehicles)
❑ Inspect parking brake system for damage and operation.
❑ Change transfer case fluid (4x4 and AWD vehicles).

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

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Normal schedule

104,000 KILOMETERS (65,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)
❑ Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and

lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).

❑ 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.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

112,000 KILOMETERS (70,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

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Normal schedule

120,000 KILOMETERS (75,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant

strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.

❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)
❑ Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails.
❑ Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.
❑ Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and

lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).

❑ 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.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

128,000 KILOMETERS (80,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Change engine coolant every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 36

months.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

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Normal schedule

136,000 KILOMETERS (85,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)
❑ Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and

lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).

❑ 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.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

144,000 KILOMETERS (90,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant

strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.

❑ Replace air cleaner filter (3).
❑ Inspect accessory drive belts. (4.0L engines)
❑ Change fuel filter (Recommended but not required for California

Certified Vehicles).

❑ Inspect parking brake system for damage and operation.
❑ Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails.
❑ Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.
❑ Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings.
❑ Change automatic transmission fluid. (5.0L engines)
❑ Change transfer case fluid. (4x4 vehicles)
❑ Lubricate throttle kickdown or TV lever ball studs.

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Normal schedule

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

152,000 KILOMETERS (95,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)
❑ Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and

lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).

❑ 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.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

160,000 KILOMETERS (100,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Replace spark plugs.
❑ Inspect accessory drive belts. (5.0L engines)
❑ All front axle lube quantities (4x4 vehicles) and non-synthetic rear

axle lube quantities must be replaced every 160,000 km (100,000
miles) or if the axle has been submerged in water.Otherwise, the lube

should not be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or
repair required The rear axle lubricant should be changed anytime

the axle has been submerged in water.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

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Normal schedule

168,000 KILOMETERS (105,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant

strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.

❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)
❑ Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails.
❑ Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.
❑ Inspect accessory drive belts.
❑ Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and

lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).

❑ 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.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

176,000 KILOMETERS (110,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Change engine coolant every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 36

months.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

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Normal schedule

184,000 KILOMETERS (115,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)
❑ Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and

lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).

❑ 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.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

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Normal schedule

200,000 KILOMETERS (120,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant

strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.

❑ Inspect accessory drive belts.
❑ Replace air cleaner filter every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 30

months.

❑ Replace PCV valve. (2)
❑ Change fuel filter (Recommended but not required for California

Certified Vehicles).

❑ Inspect parking brake system for damage and operation.
❑ Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails.
❑ Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.
❑ Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings. (4x2 vehicles)
❑ Change automatic transmission fluid. (5.0L engines)
❑ Change transfer case fluid (4x4 and AWD vehicles).
❑ Lubricate throttle kickdown or TV lever ball studs.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

(1) Wheel lug nuts must be retightened to proper torque specifications
at 800 km (500 miles) of new vehicle operation. See your dealer for
proper torque specifications. Also retighten to proper torque
specifications at 800 km (500 miles) after (A) any wheel change or (B)
any other time the wheel lug nuts have been replaced.

(2) At 60,000 miles (96,000 km) your dealer will replace the PCV valve
at no cost except on Canadian and California vehicles.

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Severe duty schedule

Items for Emission Control Service are shown in italics.

The Severe Duty Schedule provides maintenance intervals for replacing
your air cleaner filter if you drive in severe dust conditions. However, the
conditions you drive in may require even more frequent air cleaner
replacement intervals than those shown. Check with your dealer.

Extremely dusty conditions will require more frequent replacement of
your air filter. Check your air filter at 5,000 km (3,000 miles). If it is
dirty, replace it and then keep replacing it at the same interval (every
5,000 km [3,000 miles]). If it is not dirty, check it again at 10,000 km
(6,000 miles) and again at 15,000 km (9,000 miles) until you determine
your unique maintenance interval. Do not go beyond 50,000 km
(30,000 miles) as described in the chart. If in doubt, see your dealer.

City delivery vehicles and other unique applications that require constant
turning may need more frequent tire rotation. You may need to develop
your own tire rotation interval based on your own observations of tire
wear. If in doubt, see your dealer.

Non-synthetic rear axle lubricants should be replaced every 5,000 km
(3,000 miles) or 3 months, whichever occurs first, during extended
trailer tow operation above 21°C (70°F) ambient and wide open throttle
for extended periods above 72 km/h (45 mph). The 5 000 km (3 000
mile) lube change interval may be waived if the axle was filled with
75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification
WSL-M2C192–A, part number F1TZ-19580–B or equivalent. Add 118 ml
(4 oz.) of additive friction modifier C8AZ-19B546–A (EST-M2C118–A) or
equivalent for complete refill of Traction-Lok rear axles. The axle
lubricant should be changed anytime the axle has been submerged in
water.

Rear axles containing synthetic lubricant are lubricated for life. These
lubricants are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected,
service required, or the axle has been submerged in water. The axle
lubricant should be changed anytime the axle has been submerged in
water.

Front axle (4x4 vehicles) and rear axle lubricants must be replaced
anytime the axle has been submerged in water.

Light duty trucks equipped with Ford Design front axles are lubricated
for life. These lubricants are not to be checked or changed unless a leak
is suspected, service required, or the axle has been submerged in water.
The axle lubricant should be changed anytime the axle has been
submerged in water.

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Severe duty schedule

Police and taxi vehicles:

Replace rear axle lubricant every 160,000 km (100,000 miles). Rear axle
lubricant change may be waived if the axle was filled with 75W140
synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192–A, part
number F1TZ-19580–B or equivalent. Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of additive
friction modifier C8AZ-19B546–A (EST-M2C118–A) or equivalent for
complete refill of Traction-Lok rear axles. The axle lubricant should be
changed anytime the axle has been submerged in water.

5,000 KILOMETERS (3,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

10,000 KILOMETERS (6,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)
❑ Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and

lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).

❑ 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.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

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Severe duty schedule

15,000 KILOMETERS (9,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

20,000 KILOMETERS (12,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and

lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).

❑ 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.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

25,000 KILOMETERS (15,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant

strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.

❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)
❑ Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails.
❑ Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

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Severe duty schedule

30,000 KILOMETERS (18,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and

lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).

❑ 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.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

35,000 KILOMETERS (21,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Change automatic transmission fluid (5.0L engines).

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

40,000 KILOMETERS (24,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)
❑ Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and

lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).

❑ Lubricate throttle kickdown or TV lever ball studs.
❑ Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any

foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding.

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Severe duty schedule

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.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

45,000 KILOMETERS (27,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

50,000 KILOMETERS (30,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Replace air cleaner filter every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 30

months.

❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant

strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.

❑ Change fuel filter (Recommended but not required for California

Certified Vehicles).

❑ Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails.
❑ Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.
❑ Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings (4x2 vehicles).
❑ Inspect parking brake system for damage and operation.
❑ Change transfer case oil (4x4 vehicles).
❑ Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and

lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).

❑ Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any

foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding.

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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.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

55,000 KILOMETERS (33,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

60,000 KILOMETERS (36,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and

lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).

❑ 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.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

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Severe duty schedule

65,000 KILOMETERS (39,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

70,000 KILOMETERS (42,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Change automatic transmission fluid (5.0L engines).
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)
❑ Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and

lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).

❑ 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.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

75,000 KILOMETERS (45,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant

strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.

❑ Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails.
❑ Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

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Severe duty schedule

80,000 KILOMETERS (48,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Change engine coolant initially at 80,000 km (48,000 miles) or 48

months. Thereafter, change engine coolant every 50,000 km
(30,000 miles) or 36 months.

❑ Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and

lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).

❑ Lubricate throttle kickdown or TV lever ball studs.
❑ Change automatic transmission fluid (4.0L engines).
❑ 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.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

85,000 KILOMETERS (51,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

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Date:

Mileage:

Severe duty schedule

90,000 KILOMETERS (54,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and

lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).

❑ 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.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

95,000 KILOMETERS (57,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

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Severe duty schedule

100,000 KILOMETERS (60,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant

strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.

❑ Replace air cleaner filter every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 30

months.

❑ Replace PCV valve (2).
❑ Inspect accessory drive belts (4.0L engines).
❑ Replace spark plugs.
❑ Change fuel filter (Recommended but not required for California

Certified Vehicles).

❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)
❑ Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails.
❑ Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.
❑ Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings (4x2 vehicles).
❑ Inspect parking brake system for damage and operation.
❑ Change transfer case oil (4x4 and AWD vehicles).
❑ Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and

lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).

❑ 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.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

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Severe duty schedule

105,000 KILOMETERS (63,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Change automatic transmission fluid (5.0L engines).

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

110,000 KILOMETERS (66,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and

lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).

❑ 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.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

115,000 KILOMETERS (69,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

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Severe duty schedule

120,000 KILOMETERS (72,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and

lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).

❑ Lubricate throttle kickdown or TV lever ball studs.
❑ 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.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

125,000 KILOMETERS (75,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant

strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.

❑ Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails.
❑ Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

130,000 KILOMETERS (78,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Change engine coolant every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 36

months.

❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)

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Severe duty schedule

❑ Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and

lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).

❑ 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.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

135,000 KILOMETERS (81,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

140,000 KILOMETERS (84,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Change automatic transmission fluid (5.0L engines).
❑ Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and

lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).

❑ 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.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

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Severe duty schedule

145,000 KILOMETERS (87,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

150,000 KILOMETERS (90,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Replace air cleaner filter every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 30

months.

❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant

strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.

❑ Inspect accessory drive belts.
❑ Change fuel filter (Recommended but not required for California

Certified Vehicles).

❑ Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails.
❑ Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.
❑ Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings (4x2 vehicles).
❑ Inspect parking brake system for damage and operation.
❑ Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and

lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).

❑ Change transfer case oil (4x4 vehicles).
❑ 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.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

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Severe duty schedule

155,000 KILOMETERS (93,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

160,000 KILOMETERS (96,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Lubricate throttle kickdown or TV lever ball studs.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)
❑ Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and

lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).

❑ 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.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

165,000 KILOMETERS (99,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

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Severe duty schedule

160,000 KILOMETERS (100,000 MILES)

❑ Change automatic transmission fluid (4.0L engines).
❑ All front axle lube quantities, (4x4 and AWD vehicles) and rear axles

containing non-synthetic axle lube, must be replaced every 160,000
km (100,000 miles). Otherwise the lube should not be checked or
changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required. Change the axle
lube anytime the axle has been submerged in water.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

170,000 KILOMETERS (102,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and

lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).

❑ 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.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

175,000 KILOMETERS (105,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant

strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.

❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)
❑ Change automatic transmission fluid. (5.0L engines)

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Severe duty schedule

❑ Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails.
❑ Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

180,000 KILOMETERS (108,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Change engine coolant every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 36

months.

❑ Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and

lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).

❑ 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.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

185,000 KILOMETERS (111,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

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Severe duty schedule

190,000 KILOMETERS (114,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)
❑ Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and

lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).

❑ 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.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

195,000 KILOMETERS (117,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

200,000 KILOMETERS (120,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant

strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.

❑ Replace air cleaner filter every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 30

months.

❑ Inspect accessory drive belts.
❑ Replace spark plugs.
❑ Replace PCV valve (2).

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Severe duty schedule

❑ Change fuel filter (Recommended but not required for California

Certified Vehicles).

❑ Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails.
❑ Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.
❑ Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings (4x2 vehicles).
❑ Inspect parking brake system for damage and operation.
❑ Lubricate throttle kickdown or TV lever ball studs.
❑ Change transfer case oil (4x4 and AWD vehicles).
❑ Lubricate driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and

lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).

❑ 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.

DEALER AUTHORIZATION

Date:

Mileage:

(1) Wheel lug nuts must be retightened to proper torque specifications
at 800 km (500 miles) of new vehicle operation. Also retighten to proper
torque specifications at 800 km (500 miles) after (A) any wheel change
or (B) any other time the wheel lug nuts have been loosened.

(2) At 96,000 km (60,000 miles) your dealer will replace the PCV valve
at no cost except on Canadian and California vehicles.

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Owner maintenance checks

Owner maintenance checks

Following are vehicle maintenance checks and inspections that should be
performed by the owner or qualified service technician at the indicated
intervals. Service information and supporting specifications are provided
in the “Owner Guide”.

Any adverse conditions should be brought to the attention of your dealer
or qualified service technician for expert service advice as soon as
possible.

The owner maintenance checks are generally not covered by warranties
and you may be charged for labor, parts and lubricants used.

WHEN YOU STOP FOR FUEL:

❑ Check the engine oil level.
❑ Check coolant level in the recovery bottle.
❑ Check the windshield washer fluid level.
❑ Look for low or under-inflated tires.

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Owner maintenance checks

WHILE OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE:

❑ Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell of exhaust

fumes in the vehicle.

❑ Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased

steering effort or looseness in the steering wheel.

❑ Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side of

the road.

❑ When stopping, listen and check for strange sounds, pulling to one

side, increased brake pedal travel or “hard to push” brake pedal.

❑ If any slipping or changes in the operation of your transaxle occur,

check the transaxle fluid level.

❑ Check automatic transaxle PARK function.
❑ Check parking brake.
❑ Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air

conditioning system after use is normal.

AT LEAST MONTHLY:

❑ Check the tire pressure - check tires when cold, not after a long drive.
❑ Check coolant level in the coolant recovery reservoir.
❑ Check the operation of all exterior lamps, including the brake lamps,

turn signals and hazard warning flashers.

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Owner maintenance checks

AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR: (I.E., EVERY SPRING AND FALL)

❑ Check radiator, heater and air-conditioning hoses for leaks or damage.
❑ Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Check and

replace worn wiper blades.

❑ Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
❑ Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
❑ Check headlamp alignment.
❑ Check the lap-shoulder belts for wear and function.
❑ Check air pressure in the spare tire.
❑ Inspect halfshaft dust boots.

AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR:

❑ Lubricate all hinges, checks, latches, and all outside key locks.
❑ Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips.
❑ Clean the body water drain holes.
❑ Check the air conditioning system before the warm weather season.
❑ Check the power steering fluid level.
❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and check coolant

strength

❑ Check the brake fluid level.
❑ Check the battery connections.
❑ Lubricate the transaxle controls and linkage.

If any of these conditions are noted, bring them to the attention of your
dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible.

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