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Special operating conditions & exceptions – FORD 2007 User Manual

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Items Needing Special Attention

If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury

primarily in one of the more demanding “Special Operating

Conditions” listed below, you will need to have some items maintained more frequently. If you only
occasionally operate your vehicle under these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additional
maintenance. For specific recommendations, see your dealership service advisor or qualified service professional.

Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier

Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter

Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid (not

required on 6R60 transmission)

Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid

As required Change manual transmission fluid

As required Inspect and lubricate U-joints

Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in

heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery

Every 3,000 miles, 3 months or

200 hours of engine operation

Change engine oil and replace oil filter

Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Lube front lower control arm and steering linkage ball

joints with zerk fittings, if equipped

Every 5,000 miles Inspect brake system

Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter (not required on Fusion, Milan or

Zephyr)

Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid (not

required on 6R60 transmission)
Lubricate 4X2 front wheel bearings, replace grease
seals, and adjust bearings

Every 60,000 miles Replace spark plugs

Change transfer case fluid

As required Replace cabin air filter

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Scheduled Maintenance

Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions