2007 Maintenance
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2007 Maintenance
I just recently purchased my vehicle. I'm not sure what has been done in the area of maintenance even though I believe it is probably up to date. The vehicle has 54,500 miles. I decided to do the 100,000 this September 15th as well as replacing other fluids, new spark plugs, etc. My new schedule tightens up oil changes, etc. It would be a bonus for me to have folks that do maintenance on their vehicles look at my schedule and give me some direction. Also, what I don't have is a schedule for 1) cleaning fuel injectors, 2) cleaning the throttle body, 3) replacing the EGV valve. #34 on my list is doing a Wheel Alignment. I normally would do this when I change the tires or if I happen to hit a curb or run over something large on the freeway. Any input would be most appreciated
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Servicing is every 10,000 miles or 12 months whichever comes first. So as your car hasn't done the miles, the servicing should have been on time. If it were me, I would do the 7 year service (or 70k miles).
I would also consider having the transmission fluid and filter replaced as well. It's not really necessary to clean the injectors at your mileage. My car is on 86k miles and has never had them cleaned and it runs very well.
The wheel alignment is a good idea. The air suspension on these cars means the geometry is always correct no matter what the load in the car, so tyres can last a very long time. My front Pirellis went to 35k miles, and 30k on Acceleras on the rear. However misalignment can lead to rapid wear. The suspension has lots of adjustment, so you need to get the car on a sophisticated 4-wheel rig that checks all the parameters incl caster and camber, as well as toe.
PS : Also do the checks on the 60k service that aren't in the 70k. Brake fluid these days is normally checked using a water content device and if OK it gets left alone. Previous practice before these devices came along was about every two years, but I think that has long gone. No need to do unnecessary work, I say.
It might be useful to check the suspension bushes and the lower shock bushes, These latter, (there are four, one per shock), take the full car weight and don't last all that long. Shame on Ford for a poor design, but the bushes are cheap.
I would also consider having the transmission fluid and filter replaced as well. It's not really necessary to clean the injectors at your mileage. My car is on 86k miles and has never had them cleaned and it runs very well.
The wheel alignment is a good idea. The air suspension on these cars means the geometry is always correct no matter what the load in the car, so tyres can last a very long time. My front Pirellis went to 35k miles, and 30k on Acceleras on the rear. However misalignment can lead to rapid wear. The suspension has lots of adjustment, so you need to get the car on a sophisticated 4-wheel rig that checks all the parameters incl caster and camber, as well as toe.
PS : Also do the checks on the 60k service that aren't in the 70k. Brake fluid these days is normally checked using a water content device and if OK it gets left alone. Previous practice before these devices came along was about every two years, but I think that has long gone. No need to do unnecessary work, I say.
It might be useful to check the suspension bushes and the lower shock bushes, These latter, (there are four, one per shock), take the full car weight and don't last all that long. Shame on Ford for a poor design, but the bushes are cheap.
Last edited by Fraser Mitchell; 09-05-2014 at 04:11 PM.
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