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NOTE: All information contained here is based on 2000-2004 Zetec & SPI Model Focus'.

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Scheduled Maintenance

NOTE: Always refer to your official Ford Scheduled Maintenance Guide. Documented from the 2001 Ford Focus Owners Manual!

The following is the "Normal Maintenace Schedule" recommended by Ford. Normal Maintenace is recommened for those operating operating the vehicle under "typical", everyday driving conditions.

If you drive your vehicle in a "demanding" fashion, or what Ford calls "Special Operating Conditions(SOC)", you should refer to the Special Operating Conditions section of your official Ford Scheduled Maintenance Guide.

Special Operating Conditions Maintenance should be considered if you "more than occasionally" do one of the following:

  • Tow or carry heavy loads.
  • Idle extensively, or drive at low speeds for long distances.
  • Drive in dusty conditions.
  • Operate your vehicle off-road.

Normal Maintenace Schedule
Focus Gas Powered Vehicle ONLY

  Check Every Month
All interior and exterior lights
Tires for wear and proper air pressure
Engine oil level
Windshield washer fluid level
  Check Every 6 Months
All safety belts and latches for wear and function
Air pressure in spare tire
Power steering fluid
Windshield washer spray, wiper operation, clean all blades
Parking brake for proper operation
Check and lubricate door hinges, latches, locks
Check and lubricate door weather strips
Clean body and door drain holes
Safety warning lights(brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for operation
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength
Battery connections and clean if necessary
Clutch fluid level on manual transmission
  EVERY 5,000 Miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Inspect tires for wear
  EVERY 10,000 Miles
In addition to the EVERY 5,000 Service, rotate your tires
  15,000 Mile Service
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick
Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, parking brake
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints
Inspect tires for wear and rotate
Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
  30,000 Mile Service
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, parking brake
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints
Inspect tires for wear and rotate
Replace engine air filter
Replace fuel filter*
Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick
  45,000 Mile Service
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick
Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, parking brake
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints
Inspect tires for wear and rotate
Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
Change yellow or green engine coolant, if equipped
  60,000 Mile Service
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, parking brake
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints
Inspect tires for wear and rotate
Replace engine air filter
Replace fuel filter*
Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick
  75,000 Mile Service
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick
Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, parking brake
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints
Inspect tires for wear and rotate
Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
Change yellow or green engine coolant, if equipped
  90,000 Mile Service
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, parking brake
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints
Inspect tires for wear and rotate
Replace engine air filter
Replace fuel filter*
Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick
  100,000 Mile Service
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Inspect accessory drive belt(s)
Inspect tires for wear and rotate
Replace spark plugs
Replace the PCV
  105,000 Mile Service
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick
Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, parking brake
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints
Inspect tires for wear and rotate
Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
Change yellow or green engine coolant, if equipped
  120,000 Mile Service
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, parking brake
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints
Inspect tires for wear and rotate
Replace engine air filter
Replace fuel filter*
Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick
Replace camshaft belt on all 2.0L, 4 cylinder engines.
  135,000 Mile Service
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick
Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, parking brake
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints
Inspect tires for wear and rotate
Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
Change yellow or green engine coolant, if equipped
  150,000 Mile Service
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, parking brake
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints
Inspect tires for wear and rotate
Replace engine air filter
Replace fuel filter*
Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
Change orange engine coolant, if equipped
Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter
Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replace within last 100,000 miles
* If vehicle is registered in California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle's useful life. Ford, however, urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.

NOTE: Always refer to your official Ford Scheduled Maintenance Guide.

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