General Maintenance Information

Special Operating Conditions

If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in one of the more

demanding “Special Operating Conditions” listed below, you will need to

have some items maintained more frequently, see page 35. If you only occasionally
operate your vehicle under these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the

additional maintenance. For specific recommendations, see your dealership service

advisor or qualified service professional.

These special operating conditions are:

Towing or carrying heavy loads

Extensive idling and/or driving at low-speeds for long distances

Driving in dusty conditions

Off-road operation

Exceptions

In addition, there are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule for specific
vehicles or special applications on page 33.
These exceptions are:
Natural Gas Vehicles — replace the gas tank(s)
Class A Motorhome — change the brake fluid and automatic
transmission fluid
Normal vehicle axle — maintenance and lubrication
Police and Taxi vehicle axles — maintenance and lubrication
If you have any questions about your driving conditions, or for further
clarification, please see your dealer.