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.

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

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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.

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.

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Normal schedule

16,000 KILOMETERS (10,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

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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.

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32,000 KILOMETERS (20,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

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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)

Normal schedule

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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.

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Date:

Mileage:

64,000 KILOMETERS (40,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

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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.

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.

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88,000 KILOMETERS (55,000 MILES)

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

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).

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Date:

Mileage:

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.

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Date:

Mileage:

112,000 KILOMETERS (70,000 MILES)

❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

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