Ford Sierra Maintenance Schedule

The maintenance intervals here are provided with the assumption that you will be carrying out the work yourself. These are the minimum maintenance intervals recommended by the manufacturer for vehicles driven daily. If you wish to keep your vehicle in peak condition at all times, you may wish to perform some of these procedures more often. More frequent maintenance enhances the efficiency, performance and resale value of your vehicle. However this higher resale value couldn't make amend for the money spend for oil, parts, filters, etc.
If the vehicle is driven in dusty areas, used to tow a trailer, or driven frequently at slow speeds (idling in traffic) or on short journeys, more frequent maintenance intervals are recommended.
When the vehicle is new, it should be serviced by a factory-authorised dealer service department, in order to preserve the factory warranty.

Component location

Every 250 miles (400 km) or weekly

Check the engine oil level

Check the engine coolant level

Check the brake fluid level

Check the power steering fluid level

Check the screen washer fluid level

Visually examine the tyres for tread depth, and wear or damage

Check and if necessary adjust the tyre pressures

Check and if necessary top-up the battery electrolyte level - where applicable

Check the operation of the horn, all lights, and the wipers and washers

Every 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months - whichever comes sooner

Renew engine oil and filter

Check brake pads or shoes for wear (front and rear)

Check operation of brake fluid level warning indicator

Inspect engine bay and underside of vehicle for fluid leaks or other signs of damage

Check function and condition of seat belts

Check condition and security of exhaust system

Check tightness of wheel nuts

Clean oil filler cap

Check idle speed (where applicable)

Check mixture adjustment (where applicable)

Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months - whichever comes sooner

Check automatic transmission fluid level (engine hot)

Check manual gearbox oil level

Check operation of latches, check straps and locks; lubricate if necessary

Renew spark plugs

Check condition and tension of auxiliary drivebelt(s); adjust or renew as necessary

Check tightness of battery terminals, clean and neutralise corrosion if necessary

Check engine valve clearances - SOHC only

Check handbrake mechanism

Clean radiator matrix and air conditioning condenser fins (where applicable)

Check air conditioning refrigerant charge (where applicable)

Check final drive oil level

Lubricate automatic transmission selector/kickdown linkage

Check security and condition of steering and suspension components

Check condition and security of driveshaft joints and gaiters

Inspect underbody and panels for corrosion or other damage

Inspect brake pipes and hoses

Clean idle speed control linkage at throttle (where applicable)

Road test and check operation of ABS

Check crankcase ventilation system

Every 24 000 miles (40 000 km) or 2 years - whichever comes sooner

Check air cleaner inlet air temperature control operation

Renew pulse air filter element (1.6 litre CVH)

Renew air cleaner element

Clean and inspect distributor cap and HT leads

Check automatic transmission brake band adjustment

Renew fuel filter (fuel-injection models only)

Renew crankcase ventilation vent valve (SOHC and DOHC)

Every 36 000 miles (60 000 km) or 3 years - whichever comes sooner

Renew brake hydraulic system seals and hoses if necessary

Renew brake hydraulic fluid

Renew camshaft drivebelt (optional on SOHC models - compulsory on CVH)

Renew coolant

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