Engine Recommended Interval

1.3L 60,000 Mi.

1.6L* SOHC 60,000 Mi.

1.6L DOHC 60,000 Mi.

1.8L 60,000 Mi.

1.9L (1)

2.0L SOHC Gasoline (Escort, Focus, Tracer) (21)

2.0L SOHC Gasoline (Capri, Pinto & Ranger) (21)

2.0L DOHC (Contour, Escape,
Focus, (23)
Mystique, ZX2 & 1999-2002 Cougar)

2.0L* DOHC (Probe) (23)

2.0L* Diesel (1)

2.2L* 60,000 Mi.

2.3L SOHC Gasoline Inspect 60,000 Mi.
Replace 120,000 Mi.

2.3L* Diesel (Camshaft
(1)
& Balance Shaft Belts)

2.4L* Diesel (1)

2.5L SOHC 4 Cyl. (45)

2.5L V6 (46)

3.0L* SOHC (34)

3.0L DOHC SHO (47)

3.2L SHO (47)

3.3L* 105,000 Mi.

* - Interference engine.

(1) - Manufacturer does not recommend a specific maintenance interval.

(21) - On 1999-2001 Escort & Tracer & 2000-03 Focus, replace every 120,000 miles. On all other models, manufacturer does not recommend a specific maintenance interval.

(23) - On 1993-97 Probe, replace at 60,000 mile intervals. On 1999-2000 models, inspect every 120,000 miles & replace as required. On 2001-03 models, replace every 120,000 miles. On other models, manufacturer does not recommend a specific maintenance interval.

(34) - On 1993 Villager models, replace every 60,000 miles. On 1994 and later Villager models, replace every 105,000 miles.

(45) - Inspect at 60,000 & 90,000 mile intervals & replace at 105,000 miles.

(46) - On 1993 models replace every 60,000 miles. On 1994-97 except CA models, replace every 60,000 miles. On 1994-97 CA models inspect every 90,000 miles & replace every 105,000 miles.

(47) - On 1990-93 models replace every 60,000 miles. On 1994-95 models replace every 100,000 miles.

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