Determine which maintenance schedule to follow.
It’s important to follow the maintenance schedule that most closely mirrors your driving habits and the conditions
under which you drive. For this reason, the Scheduled Maintenance Guide is divided into two basic
maintenance schedules: the ‘‘Normal Schedule’’ (further segmented into ‘‘Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs’’ and
‘‘Cars & Minivans’’) and ‘‘Special Operating Conditions.’’
Determining which maintenance schedule is right for you is easy. For the most part, do you drive your Ford,
Lincoln or Mercury vehicle under typical, everyday conditions? If so, follow the ‘‘Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize
Vans & SUVs,’’ or ‘‘Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans.’’
Special Operating Conditions:
If you feel you may not operate your vehicle under normal / everyday conditions, but primarily under the
special operating conditions outlined below, you will need to increase the frequency of some
maintenance operations.
• Towing a trailer or carrying heavy loads
• Extensive idling and/or driving at low-speeds for long distances
• Driving in dusty conditions
• Off-road operation
• Use of E85 fuel 50% of the time or greater (flex fuel vehicles only)
Important: For further details and information regarding these Special Operating Conditions see page 42.
Exceptions
There are some exceptions to all schedules for specific vehicles and special applications, outlined below. You
will find further information under ⬙Exceptions⬙ on page 46
• Engine oil and Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant - time and mileage based
interval
• Class A Motorhome - change the brake fluid and automatic transmission fluid
• Rear axle maintenance and lubrication
Last of all, if you’re unsure about which maintenance schedule to follow, ask your Ford and Lincoln
Mercury Dealership, or visit our website, www.genuineservice.com, then go to the service pick.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a normal operating characteristic of the chemical compound and may
not necessarily demonstrate that a fluid needs to be changed. Oils and Fluids identified in the
Owner’s Maintenance Guide should be changed at the specified interval or in conjunction with a repair.
Flushing is a viable way to change fluid for many vehicle sub-systems during scheduled maintenance and should
only be done using the same fluid required to finish the maintenance procedure, or a Ford approved
flushing chemical.
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