Town Car Recommend Service Intervals


From the 1996 Ford Service Manual. Probably reasonable for other year cars.


5,000 MILES (8,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter (6731). (4)
- Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.

10,000 MILES (16,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter. (4)

15,000 MILES (24,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter. (4)
- Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. (4)
- Lubricate steering linkage (Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis).
- Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.

20,000 MILES (32,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter. (4)

25,000 MILES (40,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter. (4)
- Drain coalescer/fuel filter replacement (NGV Crown Victoria).
- Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.

30,000 MILES (48,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter. (4)
- Replaceair cleaner element (ACL element) (9601). (1) (4)
- Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. (4)
- Inspect exhaust heat shields.
- Inspect front and rear brake shoe and lining (2001) and front disc brake rotor (1125) and rear disc brake rotor (2C026) (if equipped). (2)
- Change automatic transmission fluid.
- Lubricate steering linkage.

35,000 MILES (56,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter. (4)
- Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.

40,000 MILES (64,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter. (4)

45,000 MILES (72,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter. (4)
- Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. (4)
- Lubricate steering linkage (Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis).
- Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.

50,000 MILES (80,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter. (4)
- Change engine coolant initially at 50,000 miles (80,000 km) or 48 months. Thereafter, change engine coolant every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 36 months.
- Drain coalescer/fuel filter replacement (NGV Crown Victoria).

55,000 MILES (88,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter. (4)
- Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.

60,000 MILES (96,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter. (4)
- Inspect accessory drive belts (8620). (4)
- Replace air cleaner element. (1) (4)
- Replace positive crankcase ventilation valve (PCV valve) (6A666). (3) (4)
- Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. (4)
- Inspect exhaust heat shields.
- Inspect front and rear brake shoes and linings and front disc brake rotors and rear disc brake rotors (if equipped). (2)
- Change automatic transmission fluid.
- Lubricate steering linkage.

65,000 MILES (104,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter. (4)
- Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.

70,000 MILES (112,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter. (4)

75,000 MILES (121,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter. (4)
- Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. (4)
- Drain coalescer/fuel filter replacement (NGV Crown Victoria).
Lubricate steering linkage (Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis).
- Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.

80,000 MILES (128,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter. (4)
- Replace engine coolant every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 36 months.

85,000 MILES (136,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter. (4)
- Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.

90,000 MILES (145,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.(1) (4)
- Inspect accessory drive belts. (4)
- Replace air cleaner element.(1) (4)
- Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. (4)
- Inspect exhaust heat shield(s).
- Inspect front and rear brake shoes and linings and front disc brake rotors and rear disc brake rotors (if equipped). (2)
- Change automatic transmission fluid.
- Lubricate steering linkage.
- Lubricate suspension (Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis).

95,000 MILES (152,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.(1) (4)
- Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.

100,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.(1) (4)
- Replace spark plugs (12405). (4)
- Replace rear axle lubricant.
- Drain coalescer/fuel filter replacement (NGV Crown Victoria).

105,000 MILES (169,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.(1) (4)
- Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. (4)
- Lubricate steering linkage (Grand Marquis and Crown Victoria).
- Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.

110,000 MILES (176,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.(1) (4)
- Change engine coolant every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 36 months. (4)

115,000 MILES (184,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.(1) (4)
- Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.

120,000 MILES (192,000 Kilometers)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.(1) (4)
- Inspect accessory drive belts. (4)
- Replace air cleaner element. (1) (4)
- Replace positive crankcase ventilation valve. (4)
- Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. (4)
- Change automatic transmission fluid. (4)
- Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). (4)
- Inspect front and rear brake shoes and linings and front disc brake rotors and rear disc brake rotors (if equipped). (2)
- Lubricate steering linkage.


(1) If operating in severe dust, more frequent intervals may be required.

(2) If your driving includes continuous stop-and-go driving or driving in mountainous areas, more frequent intervals may be required.

(3) At 60,000 miles (96,000 km) your dealer will replace positive crankcase ventilation valve at no cost except California and Canada vehicles.

(4) Item for Emission Control Service.