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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 

(21)

2.0L* DOHC Gasoline Probe

(23)

2.0L 95-97 except Probe 60,000 Mi.
2.0L 98-01 except Probe 120,000 Mi.

2.0L* Diesel   

(1)

2.2L*

60,000 Mi.

2.3L SOHC Gasoline  

(37)

2.3L* Diesel (Camshaft & Balance Shaft Belts) 

(1)

2.5L 4 cylinder 

(45)

2.5L 6 cylinder  

(36)

3.0L SOHC*

(34)

3.0L SHO

(34)

3.2L SHO 

(47)

3.3L*

(61)

* - Interference engine.

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

(21) - On 1999-2000 Escort & Tracer inspect every 120,000 miles & replace as required. On all other models except 1997 Escort & Tracer, replace at 100,000 mile intervals. On 1997 Escort & Tracer, manufacturer does not recommend a specific maintenance interval.

(23) - On Probe replace at 60,000 mile intervals. On 1999-2000 Contour, Cougar, Escort ZX2 & Mystique inspect every 120,000 miles & replace as required. On other models, manufacturer does not recommend a specific maintenance interval.

(34) - On 1990-93 Taurus replace every 60,000 miles. On 1993 Villager models, replace every 60,000 miles. On 1994-2000 Villager models, replace every 105,000 miles. On all other models, replace every 100,000 miles.

(36) - On models prior to 1997, replace every 30,000 miles. On 1997 & later models, replace every 60,000 miles.

(37) - Inspect every 60,000 miles, replace every 120,000 miles.

(45) - Inspect at 120,000 mile intervals & replace if required.

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

(61) - On 1993 models, replace every 60,000 miles. On 1994 & later models, replace every 105,000 miles.

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