Maintenance and Service Guide

150,000 miles

Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities,

Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel

Vehicles

 Change engine oil and replace oil filter

 Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake

system

 Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise

 Inspect engine cooling system and hoses

 Change Premium Gold coolant (see exceptions page 34 and record page 48)

 Inspect exhaust system and heat shields

 Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints

 Inspect tires for wear and rotate

 Replace engine air filter (except PZEV Focus see below)

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Check air filter minder, replace filter as required (Focus PZEV engine)

 Replace fuel filter

 Replace cabin air filter, if equipped

 Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter

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Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see page 35-36)

 Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles)

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Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Aviator, and LS if equipped)

Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport

Utilities, and Vans

 Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550)

 Replace 4X2 wheel bearings and grease seals, lubricate and adjust bearings

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Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F series, Excursion)

If vehicle is registered in California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this

maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful

life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the

maintenance be recorded.

Normal Schedule

2003 Universal Service Guide (usg)

Universal Service Guide

USA English (fus)