19-1

THOUSANDSOF MILES OR NUMBER OF MONTHS

See
WHICHEVEROCCURSFIRST (Except Where Noted) As Required 6 12 18 24 30 36 Manual
Page
ENGINE
Changeengineoil andfilter(!) x I X x x x 20. 1
Checkengineoil level At FuelStops 20. 1
-
Re')lace
fuel filter x 20. 1
Adjustcarburetor-idle speed,idle mixtureandfast (cold)
idle sDeed(automaticchokeonly) x 20- 1
Adjustaccelerator pumplever Seasonal - 20- 5
- -
Clean carburetor air cleaner and filter (paper type only) -IX X x x x 20- 6
Replace
carburetorair cleanerfilter !Paper(!) x 20- 7
~ x - x -x- ~
Clean crankcase oil filler tube breather caD(i) TX x x x x x 20- 7
Clean emission system hoses, tubes, oil separator, fittings,
carburetor spacer and replace emission control valve x x x 20- 7
Replacethermactor air pump filter if so eQuipped
- x x x 20- 8
Check engine accessorydrive belts x 20- 8
Lubricateexhaustcontrolvalve(390CIDonlv) x 20- 9
Valve tappet adjustment (Conventional) Mustang
289-4V High Performance En~ine x x x 20- 9
Check ignition timing
- x x x 20- 9
Check and adjust distributor points x 20- 9
Check spark plugs x - 20-10
Replaceengine coolant (or every two years) x 20-10
Check enaine coolant level x 20-10
TRANSMISSION
Adjustautomatictransmission
front (intermediateband) x 20.10
Adjust automatic transmission rear (reverse)
band if so equipped x - -
20-10
Check transmission oil level
Check axle fluid level
Check clutch linkage adjustment
-
x
H x
x
x
x
x

x
x
x
x

x
20-11
20-11
20-11

CHASSIS
-
Lubricate transmission linkage x
-
20-12
Lubricatefront susDension ball joints x 20-12
lubricate universaljoints x 20-12
Lubricate power steerin~ actuator valve and ball stud
- x 20-12
Check steerinR Rear Dre-ioad x 20-12
Check steering gear pre-load (Mustang only)
Check power steerin2 reservoir fluid level
~ -
x
-
x
-
x
-
x x
20-12
20-13
Checkmastercylinderfluid level x x x x x 20-13
Check brake lines and lining and clean and repack wheel bearings
- x 20-13
Check and adjust parking brake x 20.15
Check tire pressure x 20-16
Inspect and cross-switch wheels and tires x 20-16
Check front wheel alignment and linkage x 20-16
Check battery fluid level x 20-19
Check air conditioning system Annuallyat Beginningof A/C Season 20.19
00n engineitems,morefrequentintervalswill be requiredif the vehicleis operatedin extremelydustyareasfor extendedperiodsof idling or shortruns
whichDr~ventthe enl!inefrom reachinl!normaloneratinutemneraturf!~
19-2 GROUP 19 - MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE

THOUSANDSOF MILES OR NUMBER OF MONTHS

WHICHEVEROCCURSFIRST (Except Where Noted) As Required 6 12 18 24 30 36 See
Manual
Page
BODY
Lubricate hood latch x 20-19
Lubricate hood hinge pivots x 20-19
Lubricate hood auxiliary catch x - -
20-19
Lubricate door lock cylinders x x x x x x 20-19
Lubricate luggagecompartment lock cylinder x x x x x x 20-19
Lubricate door hinge and hinge check x 20-19
Lubricate lu~aae compartment hinae pivots x - - - 20-19
Lubricate tailgate lock cylinders (Except Mustang)
-
x x x x x x 20-19
Lubricate tailgate supportand hinges (Except Mustang) x 20-19
Lubricatefuel filler doorhin2es(Comet.Fairlaneonly) x 20-20
Lube weatherstrip rubber seals and seat track x 20-20
Clean body drain holes or examine dust valves for operation x 20-20
ReDlacewindshield wiper blades x 20-20
Check convertible top operation (Except Falcon) x 20-20
Check convertible top fluid level (Except Falcon) x 20-20