Routine maintenance and servicing

This Chapter is designed to help the home mechanic maintain his/her vehicle for safety, economy, long life and peak performance.

The Chapter contains a master maintenance schedule, followed by Sections dealing specifically with each task on the schedule. Visual checks, adjustments, component renewal and other helpful items are included. Refer to the accompanying illustrations of the engine compartment and the underside of the vehicle for the locations of the various components.

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Brake fluid renewal (Every 36 000 miles or 3 years)
Warning: Brake hydraulic fluid can harm your eyes and damage painted surfaces, so use extreme caution when handling and pouring it. Do not use fluid that has been standing open for some time, as ...

Opening rear quarter window - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Remove the rear pillar interior trim panel. 2 Remove the two screws securing the window catch to the body (see illustration). 26.2 Opening the rear quarter window catch A Cap B Retai ...

Headlamps - alignment
1 It is recommended that the headlamp alignment is carried out by a Ford dealer using specialist beam setting equipment. However, in an emergency the following procedure will provide an acceptable ...