Vehicle Maintenance Ford Scorpio 2

Maintenance card
Maintenance card
Service must be carried out every 15,000 km or at least once a year. Under severe operating conditions such as city and short distance driving, frequent mountain...

General information about maintenance
General information about maintenance
This section describes the work that must be carried out in accordance with the maintenance card on various vehicle components. Where necessary, references are made to...

Engine and exhaust system
Engine and exhaust system
In accordance with the maintenance card, the following work must be carried out: Engine: oil level check. Changing oil and oil filter. Engine: visual inspection of the...

Engine oil change
Engine oil change
The following tool is required to change the oil: Inspection pit or hydraulic jack with jack stands. Special tool for releasing the oil filter (oil filter pliers, wrench...

Visual control of oil leakage
Visual control of oil leakage
If the engine oil consumption is high, oil leaks must be found. To do this, check the following places: Open the filler cap and check the seal for porosity and damage....

Checking the engine oil level
Checking the engine oil level
When refueling, the engine oil level must be checked and replenished if necessary. For 1000 km, the engine should consume no more than 1 liter of oil. Higher oil...

Checking the coolant level
Checking the coolant level
The coolant level should be checked approximately every 4 weeks and always before any long trip. To replenish the coolant level, even in the warm season, use only a...

Coolant replacement
Coolant replacement
Attention. The replacement of the coolant as part of maintenance is not required if the cooling system was last filled with a mixture of FORD SUPER PLUS 4 or FORD SUPER...

Visual control of the tightness of the cooling system
Visual control of the tightness of the cooling system
Check coolant hoses for porosity by compressing and bending them, replace hardened hoses. The hoses must be put on the connecting fittings to the end. Check the...

Checking the concentration of antifreeze
Checking the concentration of antifreeze
Caution: When topping up the coolant level, make sure that you add a coolant containing the same antifreeze that is already in the coolant. You can determine antifreeze...

Checking and adjusting valve clearances
Checking and adjusting valve clearances
If the work is carried out incorrectly, severe engine damage can result. The operating instructions must be followed exactly. Adjustment of clearances in the valve drive...

Tightening the intake manifold bolts
Tightening the intake manifold bolts
Special tool required for work: V6 engine: FORD special tool 21-079. If this tool is missing, the ignition distributor must be removed. Replacement parts must be...

Spark plugs, checking connections and ignition distributor caps
Spark plugs, checking connections and ignition distributor caps
The following special tool is required: Spark Plug Wrench, which is available at an affordable price in the store. car accessories dealer. Additionally, it is...

Replacing the Air Filter Element
Replacing the Air Filter Element
This does not require any special tool. The following wear parts must be purchased as replacements: Air cleaner element. When buying, keep in mind that depending on the...

Fuel filter replacement
Fuel filter replacement
No special tool is required to do the job. The following wear parts must be purchased as replacements: Fuel filter for the respective engine. When buying, indicate the...

Checking and replacing the V-ribbed belt and toothed belt
Checking and replacing the V-ribbed belt and toothed belt
Poly V-belt check No special tool required. Necessary parts for replacement: V-ribbed belt or for the ONS engine, respectively, a V-belt. The length of the belt depends...

Replacing the crankcase ventilation valve
Replacing the crankcase ventilation valve
Withdrawal Remove the ventilation valve from the oil separator. Loosen and push back hose clip -B-. Remove ventilation valve -A- from hose. Installation Insert into the...

Visual inspection of the exhaust system
Visual inspection of the exhaust system
No special tool is required and no replacement parts are needed. Raise the car on the goats. Check the tightness of the clamps. Inspect the exhaust system with a pump...

Checking the refrigerant level in the air conditioning system
Checking the refrigerant level in the air conditioning system
During the test, the ambient temperature must be between +18 and +24°C. The motor must be at ambient temperature. Start the engine and let it idle. Turn on the air...

Gearbox and final drive
Gearbox and final drive
Manual transmission: check and, if necessary, correct the oil level. Automatic transmission: Check oil level and lubricate shift linkage connections. Automatic...

Visual control of transmission tightness
Visual control of transmission tightness
Oil leaks are possible in the following places: The junction of the crankcase and gearbox (flywheel seal / gearbox shaft seal) Filler/drain plug Driveshaft at gearbox...

Manual Transmission — Checking the Oil Level
Manual Transmission — Checking the Oil Level
The following materials are required for replacement: Gear oil: transmission model N: transmission oil specification FORD ESD М2С175-А. gearbox model MT 75: gear oil...

Automatic Transmission — Checking the Oil Level
Automatic Transmission — Checking the Oil Level
The following materials are required for replacement: Cars up to 7/89: automatic transmission oil specification FORD SQM-2C9010-A. Vehicles since 8/89: Automatic...

Checking the oil in the final drive of axles and in the transfer case
Checking the oil in the final drive of axles and in the transfer case
The following materials are required for replacement: Gear oil: at ambient temperatures above -18°C, gear oil specification API GL-5 SAE 90; at ambient temperatures...

Checking the rubber covers of cardan shafts
Checking the rubber covers of cardan shafts
Raise the car on the goats. Examine the covers -arrows- and associated parts for visible traces of oil. Check the reliability of fastening of the terminal clamps. Using...

Automatic Transmission — Band Brake Adjustment
Automatic Transmission — Band Brake Adjustment
A special tool is required to perform the job: Special tool FORD 17-005 or 17-005 A. Adjustment Raise the car on the goats. Detach the reverse gear cable from the...

Brakes, tires and wheels
Brakes, tires and wheels
Brake system: Check lines, hoses, brake cylinders and connections for leaks and damage. Brake system: Check the brake fluid level and check the top tire of the brake...

Checking the brake fluid level
Checking the brake fluid level
The compensation tank with brake fluid is located in the engine compartment. The tank has 2 chambers, one for each brake circuit. The screw cap has a ventilation hole...

Checking the thickness of the brake linings
Checking the thickness of the brake linings
Mark the position of the wheels on the hubs with paint. Thanks to this, the balanced wheel can be installed again in its original position. When loosening the wheel...

Visual inspection of brake pipes
Visual inspection of brake pipes
Raise the car on the goats. Clean the brake lines with a cleaning agent. Attention: The brake pipes are protected against corrosion by a layer of polyethylene. If this...

Brake Fluid Replacement
Brake Fluid Replacement
Required special tool: Ring spanner for bleed valve. Replacement materials: Brake fluid specification SUPER DOT 4 or FORD ESD-M6C57A. Brake fluid is able to absorb...

Checking the tire tread pattern
Checking the tire tread pattern
Tires of balanced wheels, if the prescribed inflation pressure is observed in good faith, with the correct installation of the wheels and the operation of the shock...

Checking tire inflation pressure
Checking tire inflation pressure
Tire inflation pressure should only be checked when the tires are cold. Tire inflation pressure should be checked once a month, as well as within the framework of...

Chamber valve check
Chamber valve check
Unscrew the dust cap from the valve. Wet the valve with soapy water or saliva. If an air bubble forms, close the valve firmly with the dust cap turned upside down....

Steering and front axle
Steering and front axle
Tie rod ends: check for clearance and tightness, check dust caps. Ball joints: Check dust caps. Ball joints: Check for excessive play. Steering: check bellows for leaks...

Checking the dust caps on the tie rod ends
Checking the dust caps on the tie rod ends
Raise the car on the goats in front. Light the dust caps on the left and right with a lamp and check for damage, paying attention to the presence of traces of grease on...

Checking ball joints for clearance
Checking ball joints for clearance
Raise the car on the goats in front. Attach a suitable lever so that it rests on the inner edge of the wheel and on the lower part of the transverse lever. Carefully...

Checking the rubber boots of the steering mechanism
Checking the rubber boots of the steering mechanism
Examine the rubber boots, paying attention to the presence of traces of grease (shiny oil stains of dirt) cuffs and related parts. Check the tightness of the covers with...

Checking the steering for the absence of gaps
Checking the steering for the absence of gaps
Turn the steering wheel to the straight ahead position. Turn the steering wheel in different directions and watch the wheels. The arc of rotation of the steering wheel...

Checking the oil level in the power steering reservoir
Checking the oil level in the power steering reservoir
Replacement Materials: Automatic Transmission Oil (ATF) specifications FORD ESPM-2C-166H. Examination Warm up the vehicle's engine to normal operating temperature while...

Electrical system
Electrical system
Lighting system: check the operation of all headlights, parking lights and turn signal lights, adjust the headlights if necessary. Check the operation of all electricity...

Checking the battery
Checking the battery
Required special tool: Acid-resistant grease, e.g. BOSCH pole grease. Steel wire brush (brush for cleaning poles and terminals). Densimeter. Required consumables:...

Body and interior equipment
Body and interior equipment
Door hinges: Lubricate. Air conditioning system: clean drains for water condensate. Upper and lower parts of roof panel lock: Treat with multipurpose grease....

Treatment of drains for moisture condensate
Treatment of drains for moisture condensate
Special tools and consumables are not required. Drains for moisture condensate of the air conditioning system are located in the engine compartment near the front wall....

Lubrication of locks
Lubrication of locks
Special tools and consumables are not required. Lubricate the locks of all doors, hoods of the engine and luggage compartments with oil or grease, respectively....

Visual control of all seat belts
Visual control of all seat belts
Attention: Noises that occur when the seat belt is retracted are functionally caused. With disturbing noises, the seat belt is only replaced. Under no circumstances...

Replacing the replaceable element of the fine air filter
Replacing the replaceable element of the fine air filter
Fine air filter (if available) is located at the inlet pipe of the ventilation system of the internal volume of the car on the right in the drainage casing. No special...




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