Mercury 1998 Tracer Service Guide
General maintenance information
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Table of contents
General maintenance information 3
Normal schedule 5
Severe duty schedule 13
Owner maintenance checks 26
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General maintenance information
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 Guide” for complete warranty
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.
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General maintenance information
PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE CHECK
❑ Pre-Delivery Service Inspection Completed
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
WHAT MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE DO YOU FOLLOW?
Normal Schedule
Follow the Normal Schedule for most normal 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 using a car-top carrier.
❑ Operating in severe dust conditions.
❑ Extensive idling, such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery service.
❑ Short trips of less than 16 km (10 miles) when outside temperatures
remain below 0°F (-18°C).
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Normal schedule
Items for Emission Control Service are shown in italics.
For items marked with a number in parentheses such as (1), see
footnote at the end of this section.
8,000 KILOMETERS (5,000 MILES)
❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
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.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
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Normal schedule
32,000 KILOMETERS (20,000 MILES)
❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
40,000 KILOMETERS (25,000 MILES)
❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
48,000 KILOMETERS (30,000 MILES)
❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Replace air cleaner filter.
❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant
strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections.
❑ Inspect front and rear brakes.
❑ Check clutch pedal operation (if equipped).
❑ Inspect steering operation and linkage.
❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints.
❑ Inspect halfshaft dust boots.
❑ Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body.
❑ Inspect exhaust heat shield(s).
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
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Normal schedule
56,000 KILOMETERS (35,000 MILES)
❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
64,000 KILOMETERS (40,000 MILES)
❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
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.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
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Normal schedule
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 50,000 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.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
96,000 KILOMETERS (60,000 MILES)
❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
❑ Replace air cleaner filter.
❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant
strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.
❑ Replace the PCV valve.(1)
❑ Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections.
❑ Inspect front and rear brakes.
❑ Check clutch pedal operation (if equipped).
❑ Inspect steering operation and linkage.
❑ Inspect front suspension ball joints.
❑ Inspect halfshaft dust boots.
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❑ Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body.
❑ Inspect exhaust heat shield(s).
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
104,000 KILOMETERS (65,000 MILES)
❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
112,000 KILOMETERS (70,000 MILES)
❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Normal schedule
Date:
Mileage:
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Date:
Mileage:
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.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
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