1998 Ford Taurus Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing
1998 Ford Taurus Manual
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remains unresolved, contact the Sales Manager or Service Manager at the dealership. 3. If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership level, please contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center. In the US, contact: Ford Motor Company Customer Assistance Center 300 Renaissance Center - 1998 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 2
checks 3 5 14 26 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright - 1998 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 3
systems, it is necessary that scheduled maintenance be performed at the designated intervals. Ford strongly recommends the use of genuine Ford replacement parts. If other than Ford or Motorcraft parts or Ford authorized remanufactured parts are used for maintenance replacements or for the service - 1998 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 4
General maintenance information Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability. It is the owner's responsibility to determine the equivalency of such parts. Please consult your "Warranty Information Booklet" for complete warranty information. NO COST PCV VALVE REPLACEMENT The PCV valve is a - 1998 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 5
000 KILOMETERS (15,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Replace cabin air filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 5 - 1998 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 6
24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace cabin air filter. u Inspect exhaust heat shields. u Replace air cleaner filter every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 30 months. If operating in dusty conditions, consult your dealer. u Change automatic transaxle fluid. u Inspect front and rear brakes - 1998 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 7
KILOMETERS (45,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Replace cabin air filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 80,000 - 1998 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 8
every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace spark plugs (3.0L-Flexible Fuel Vehicles-FFV only). u Change automatic transaxle fluid. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) u Replace cabin air filter. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s) (3.0L-4V engines) 8 - 1998 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 9
000 KILOMETERS (75,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Replace cabin air filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 9 - 1998 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 10
or 12 months. u Replace air cleaner filter every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 30 months. If operating in dusty conditions, consult your dealer. u Change automatic transaxle fluid. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) u Inspect accessory drive belt(s) (3.0L-4V engines - 1998 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 11
oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 160,000 KILOMETERS (100,000 MILES) u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Replace spark plugs (except 3.0L FFV). Replace PCV valve (2). Inspect accessory drive belt(s) (3.0L and 3.4L SHO engines - 1998 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 12
. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace air cleaner filter every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 30 months. If operating in dusty conditions, consult your dealer. u Change automatic transaxle fluid. u Inspect - 1998 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 13
Normal schedule u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) u Inspect accessory drive belt(s) 3.0L-4V, 3.0L and 3.4L SHO engines). u Replace cabin air filter. u Replace spark plugs (3.0L Flexible Fuel Vehicles only). DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: (1) If your driving habits include continuous stop-and - 1998 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 14
: Mileage: 10,000 KILOMETERS (6,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 15,000 KILOMETERS (9,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 20,000 KILOMETERS (12,000 - 1998 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 15
(15,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace cabin air filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 30,000 KILOMETERS - 1998 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 16
Vehicle-FFV only). u Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace cabin air filter. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Replace air cleaner filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 55,000 KILOMETERS (33,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 16 - 1998 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 17
oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 70,000 KILOMETERS (42,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change automatic transaxle fluid. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 75,000 KILOMETERS (45,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and - 1998 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 18
system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace cabin air filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 80,000 KILOMETERS (48,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER - 1998 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 19
, 3.0L Flexible Fuel Vehicles-FFV) u Inspect accessory drive belt(s) (3.0L-4V engines). u Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace cabin air filter. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 105,000 - 1998 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 20
110,000 KILOMETERS (66,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 115,000 KILOMETERS (69,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 120,000 KILOMETERS (72,000 MILES - 1998 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 21
KILOMETERS (84,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change automatic transaxle fluid. u Inspect front and rear brakes (1). DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 145,000 KILOMETERS (87,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 21 - 1998 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 22
(90,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace spark plugs (3.0L Flexible Fuel Vehicle-FFV only) u Inspect accessory drive belts (3.0L-4V, 3.0L and 3.4L SHO engines). u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every - 1998 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 23
Severe duty schedule u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 165,000 KILOMETERS (99,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 167,000 KILOMETERS (100,000 MILES) u Check valve lash and adjust as required (3.4L SHO - 1998 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 24
Severe duty schedule u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Change automatic transaxle fluid. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Replace cabin air filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 180,000 KILOMETERS - 1998 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 25
3.0L and 3.4L SHO engines) u Inspect accessory drive belt(s) 3.0L-4V, 3.0L and 3.4L SHO engines) u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and check strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace cabin air filter. u Inspect exhaust heat shield - 1998 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 26
the "Owner Guide". Any adverse conditions should be brought to the attention of your dealer or qualified service technician for expert service advice as soon as possible. The owner maintenance checks are generally not covered by warranties and you may be charged for labor, parts and lubricants used - 1998 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 27
Owner maintenance checks u Check automatic transaxle PARK function. u Check parking brake. u Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air conditioning system after use is normal). AT LEAST MONTHLY: u Check the tire pressure - check tires when cold, not after a long drive. u - 1998 Ford Taurus | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 28
Clean the body water drain holes. u Check the air conditioning system before the warm weather season. u Check the power steering fluid level. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and check coolant strength u Check the brake fluid level. u Check the battery connections. u Lubricate the
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Your satisfaction is our #1 goal. If you have questions or
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1. Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your
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2. If the inquiry or concern remains unresolved, contact the
Sales Manager or Service Manager at the dealership.
3. If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership
level, please contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center.
In the US, contact:
Ford Motor Company
Customer Assistance Center
300 Renaissance Center
P.O. Box 43360
Detroit, Michigan 48243
1-800-392-3673 (FORD)
TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952
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Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
P.O. Box 2000
Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4
1-800-565-3673 (FORD)
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Allen Park, Michigan 48101 U.S.A.
Telephone: (313) 594-4857
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