Servicing Schedule

Mad Moles guide to Servicing your Mondeo. This is my list and not the same as the Haynes or Fords own. But a sensible guide for those doing their own servicing and trying to keep it simple. Some intervals are smaller than the normal Ford ones. Common sense says you cant over service your car and you want it running perfectly at all times don't you?. This list also assumes you are servicing your own car

Intervals
5 Minute Checks
Standard Service
Extended Service
Cam Belt Replacement

Intervals

When should you do these checks and services. Well that's a difficult question and it depends on what you want from your care and how much effort you want to spend

Officially
5 minute check weekly and before any long journey
Standard Service is at 10,000 mile or one year intervals
Extended Service is at 30,000 mile or three year intervals

Mad Moles Schedule
5 minute check weekly or before any long journey
Standard Service is at 5,000 mile or 6 month intervals
Extended Service is at 20,000 mile or 2  year intervals
 

5 Minute Check (or before any long journey)

r Check the engine oil level, and top up if necessary
r Check the brake fluid level, and top up if necessary
r Check the coolant fluid level, and top up if necessary
r Check the power steering fluid level, and top up if necessary
r Check the windscreen/tailgate washer fluid, and top up if necessary
r Check the tyre pressure, including the spare
r Visually check the tyres for wear and damage
r Check the operation of all exterior lighting (don't forget those number plate lights)
r Check the operation of windscreen, tailgate wash wipe systems
r Check the operation of the horn
r Check the condition of number plates
r Switch on engine and ensure all diagnostic lights are correct

with all fluid level checks, if repeated topping up is necessary , check the system for damage and leaks

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Standard Service

All items in the 5 minute check and the following

r Check the battery electrolyte and density level, and top up and or charge if necessary
r Check all reservoirs and hoses for damage and leaks
r Check all connectors for security
r Check the operation of the air conditioning and refill refrigerant if needed
r Check the handbrake operation
r Check the condition of the wiper blades and renew if necessary
r Change the engine oil and filter
r Change the air filter
r Change the cabin pollen filter
r Check the manual transmission oil level or automatic transmission fluid level
r Check the clutch pedal adjustment
r Lubricate the automatic transmission linkage if fitted
r Dump all the engine diagnostic codes
r Check the steering, suspension and road wheels
r Check the driveshaft rubber gaiters and CV joints
r Check the exhaust system and rubber hangers
r Check the under body brake and fuel lines
r Check the under body under seal for integrity and repair
r Check the brake pads, shoes, disks and drums for wear
r Bleed the brakes
r Check the doors, bonnet and boot and lubricate all hinges and locks
r Check the security of all road wheel nuts
r Remove, clean and re-gap all spark plugs
r Remove, clean and replace HT leads
r Clean and re-grease battery connectors
r Clean and silicon grease the sunroof seal
r Clean and silicon grease the aerial
r Check alignment of headlamps
r Wind down/up rear windows to stop them seizing (if manual)
r Check operation of all electric windows
r Check Coil springs are Intact

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Extended Service

All items in the Standard Service and the following

r Replace the crankcase breather valve (PCV valve)
r    Replace the fuel filter
r    Replace the brake fluid
r    Replace the coolant mix
r Replace the spark plugs

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Cam Belt Replacement

There are several different recommendations depending on who you ask. The general consensus is that this should be carried out at 80K intervals on the Zetec. The Duratec has a timing chain that does not need regular replacement

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