Group 19 Maintenance Schedule

19-1

THOUSANDSOF MILES OR NUMBER OF MONTHS WHICHEVEROCCURSFIRST (Except Where Noted)

As Required

6

18

12

24

30

36

x

x

x

ENGINE Changeengineoil andfilter(!) Checkengineoil level Re')lace fuel filter Adjustcarburetor-idle speed,idle mixtureandfast (cold) idle sDeed(automaticchokeonly) Adjustaccelerator pumplever

x I X At FuelStops x -IX

Clean carburetor air cleaner and filter (paper type only)

Replace carburetorair cleanerfilter

!Paper(!)

~

TX

Clean crankcase oil filler tube breather caD(i) Clean emission system hoses, tubes, oil separator, fittings, carburetor spacer and replace emission control valve Replacethermactor air pump filter if so eQuipped Check engine accessorydrive belts

Lubricateexhaustcontrolvalve(390CIDonlv)

Seasonal X x

x

x

x

-

x

x

-

x

x

x

Check spark plugs

-

x x

20- 7 20- 8 20- 8 20- 9

-

x x

x x

x x

20- 9 20- 9 20- 9 20-10 20-10 20-10

x x

-

x

Replaceengine coolant (or every two years)

x

Check enaine coolant level

20- 1 20- 5 20- 6 20- 7 ~ 20- 7

x x

x x

Check and adjust distributor points

x

-xx

20. 1 20. 1 20. 1

x x

Valve tappet adjustment (Conventional) Mustang 289-4V High Performance En~ine Check ignition timing

x

See Manual Page

TRANSMISSION

x

Adjustautomatictransmission front (intermediateband) Adjust automatic transmission rear (reverse) band if so equipped

x

Check transmission oil level Check axle fluid level

-

x

Check clutch linkage adjustment

H

x x

x x

-

x x

x

x

x

x

20.10 20-10 20-11 20-11 20-11

CHASSIS Lubricate transmission linkage

x

-

Lubricatefront susDension ball joints lubricate universaljoints Lubricate power steerin~ actuator valve and ball stud Check steerinR Rear Dre-ioad

x

-

x

Check steering gear pre-load (Mustang only) Check power steerin2 reservoir fluid level

Checkmastercylinderfluid level Check brake lines and lining and clean and repack wheel bearings Check and adjust parking brake Check tire pressure Inspect and cross-switch wheels and tires Check front wheel alignment and linkage Check battery fluid level Check air conditioning system

x x

~

-

x x

x

x

x

x

-

x x x x x Annuallyat Beginningof A/C Season

x

x x

x x

20-12 20-12 20-12 20-12 20-12 20-12 20-13 20-13 20-13 20.15 20-16 20-16 20-16 20-19 20.19

00n engineitems,morefrequentintervalswill be requiredif the vehicleis operatedin extremelydustyareasfor extendedperiodsof idling or shortruns whichDr~ventthe enl!inefrom reachinl!normaloneratinutemneraturf!~

GROUP

19-2

THOUSANDSOF MILES OR NUMBER OF MONTHS WHICHEVEROCCURSFIRST (Except Where Noted)

19 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

As Required

6

12

18

24

30

36

BODY

x x x

Lubricate hood latch Lubricate hood hinge pivots Lubricate hood auxiliary catch

x x

Lubricate door lock cylinders Lubricate luggagecompartment lock cylinder

x x

Lubricate door hinge and hinge check Lubricate lu~aae compartment hinae pivots Lubricate tailgate lock cylinders (Except Mustang)

x

-

Lubricate tailgate supportand hinges (Except Mustang)

x

Lubricatefuel filler doorhin2es(Comet.Fairlaneonly)

x x x x x x

Lube weatherstrip rubber seals and seat track Clean body drain holes or examine dust valves for operation ReDlacewindshield wiper blades Check convertible top operation (Except Falcon) Check convertible top fluid level (Except Falcon)

-

x

x x

x

x

x

-

x

x

x x

x

x

-

x x -

x

See Manual Page

20-19 20-19 20-19 20-19 20-19 20-19 20-19 20-19 20-19 20-20 20-20 20-20 20-20 20-20 20-20