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Be sure to ask your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership service advisor
or technician about the multi-point vehicle inspection. It’s a
comprehensive way to perform a thorough inspection of your vehicle. It’s
your checklist that gives you immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle. You’ll know what’s been checked, what’s okay,
as well as those things that may require future or immediate attention.
The multi-point vehicle inspection is one more way to keep your vehicle
running great!

Multi-point inspection - Recommended at every visit

❑

Check and top-up fluid levels: brake, coolant recovery reservoir, manual and automatic transmission (if equipped with an
underhood dipstick), power steering (if equipped) and window washer

❑

Inspect tires for wear and check air pressure, including spare.

❑

Check exhaust system for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material.

❑

Check battery performance.

❑

Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights.

❑

Check radiator, coolers, heater and air conditioning hoses.

❑

Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation.

❑

Check windshield for cracks, chips and pitting.

❑

Inspect for oil and fluid leaks.

❑

Inspect engine air filter.

❑

Inspect half shaft dust boots, if equipped.

❑

Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for leaks and damage.

❑

Inspect steering and linkage.

❑

Inspect accessory drive belt(s).

❑

Inspect clutch operation, if equipped.

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NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG

The following section contains the “Normal Schedule”. This schedule is
presented at specific mileage (kilometer) intervals with exceptions
noted.

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Miles

(x

1,000)*

7.5

15

22.5

30

37.5

45

52.5

6

0

6

7.5

7

5

Kilometers

(x

1,000)*

12

24

36

48

60

72

84

96

108

120

Months*

6

12

18

24

30

36

42

48

54

60

Change

engine

oil

and

filter

•

•••••••••

Rotate

tires,

inspect

tire

wear

and

measure

tread

depth.

V

ehicles

equipped

with

dual

rear

wheels

should

only

rotate

if

unusual

wear

is

observed.

•

•••••••••

Inspect

wheels

and

related

components

for

abnormal

noise,

wear

,

looseness

or

drag

•

•••••••••

Perform

multi-point

inspection

(recommended)

•

•••••••••

Inspect

automatic

transmission

fluid

level

(if

equipped

with

a

dipstick);

consult

dealer

for

requirements.

•••••

Inspect

brake

pads,

shoes,

rotors,

drums,

brake

linings,

hoses

and

parking

brake

•••••

Inspect

engine

cooling

system

concentration

and

hoses

•••••

Inspect

exhaust

system

and

heat

shields

•••••

Inspect

front

axle

and

U-joints;

lubricate

if

equipped

with

grease

fittings

(4WD

vehicles)

•••••

Inspect

half-shaft

boots

(if

equipped)

•••••

Inspect

steering

linkage,

ball

joints,

suspension,

tie-rod

ends,

driveshaft

and

U-joints;

lubricate

if

equipped

with

grease

fittings

•••••

T

orque

rear

U-bolts

(T

ransit

Connect)

•••••

Inspect

cabin

air

filter

(if

equipped)

••

•

•

•

*

W

hichever

comes

first

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