Maintenance and Service Guide

Items Needing Special Attention
If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicle 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 Ford or Lincoln Mercury Dealership Service
Advisor or Technician.
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
Inspect frequently, service as
required
Inspect and lubricate U-joints
See Rear Axle Towing under
Exceptions.
Every 5,000 miles Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth
Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag
Every 5,000 miles or 6 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Inspect and lubricate U-joints
Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid (not
required on 6R60/6R80/TorqShift transmissions)
Replace wheel bearing grease and grease seals on
4x2 front wheel bearings (if non-sealed bearings)
Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid
Change manual transmission fluid
S PECIAL O PERATING C ONDITIONS
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2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide (smg)
Scheduled Maintenance Guide, 1st Printing
USA (fus)
Special Operating
Conditions &
Exceptions