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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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