2008 Ford Focus Maintenance interval

You are correct, the mileage/times you referenced applies to ALL Ford Motor
Company vehicles sold in the US since 2007.

"C. E. White" <cewhite3 RemoveThis @mindspring.com> wrote in message
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> "Dioclese" <NONE> wrote in message
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>> In the maintenance manual provided with the vehicle, stored in the
>> glovebox, has something I found interesting.
>> In regards to oil changes, other than the standard service mileage
>> interval requirement in which oil changes are required, a sentence
>> indicating the the oil and filter is required to be changed every 3
>> months. Said 3 month interval for oil change requirement is noted
>> earlier in the manual amongst other gibberish that the owner may
>> overlook.
>
> The maintenance manual for a 2008 Focus does not make this claim (see
> http://www.motorcraftservice.com/pubs/content/~WO8FOC/~MUS~LEN/41/08frdmg3e.pdf
> and/or see my response below)
>
>> I took the Focus to the Ford dealership for the oil change as 3 months
>> had expired. A sticker on the upper LH corner of the windshield from the
>> previous oil change indicated was also due by its date of next service.
>> The sticker was placed there by the Ford dealership service department.
>
> Ford Motor Company did not put this sticker on the car. The dealership did
> this in an effort to sell you unnecessary (or an least excessive)
> services.
>
>> The service manager that deals with regular interval maintenance
>> indicated to me that per the mileage, the car wasn't due for an oil
>> change till 7500 mile mark.
>
> At least the Service Manager was honest. The Ford Motor Comapny schedule
> calls for 7500 mile or 6 month oil changes for normal service (see below).
>
>> I bought the vehicle used at 925 miles on the odometer. The Focus had
>> 2100 miles on it. Since taking possession, 3 months had expired. I
>> interjected that the maintenance manual also says 3 months as well.
>
> It does not - see above or below.
>
>> The service manager said that its quite common for owners to go strictly
>> by the mileage interval for oil and filter changes. And, he said, he
>> doesn't know of any occurence of Ford voiding a warranty due to the 3
>> month interval requirement on oil and filter changes being overlooked by
>> the owner of the vehicle. He further went into the expense of oil and
>> filter changes every 3 months.
>
> Where is this Ford dealer. The Service Manager seems unusually honest. He
> probably will be looking for work soon if the dealership owners find out
> he is telling you the truth about oil change intervals.
>
>> I told him the Mobil 1 oil and Fram oil filter were in the trunk, change
>> the oil and filter. I paid $7.50 for the labor, and my maintenance
>> manual was updated in a section for unscheduled maintenace by the service
>> manager. As I was driving out, I noticed a new sticker on the upper LH
>> side of the windshield which indicated need for service in another 3
>> months...
>
> Too bad the mechanics are placing a sticker in the window that does not
> conform to the actual Manufacturer's requirements. You should pull it off
> and throw it away. At the same time, I'd throw away the Fram Filter as
> well. You can get a Motorcraft filter for a similar price and it will be a
> much better filter. And if you are using Mobil 1, you definitely don't
> need to do 3000 mile oil changes, or even 5000 mile oil changes.
>
> You are mistaken about Ford Motor company requiring a three month oil
> change requirement. The following was copied directly from the pdf of the
> 2008 Maintenance Guide:
>
> From Page 5:
>
> Maximum Oil Change Interval
> *Normal Schedule: 7,500 miles or 6 months, whichever occurs first.
> *Special Operating Conditions: 5,000 miles, 6 months, or 200 hours of
> engine operation, whichever occurs first
> see appropriate schedule on page 42.
>
> From page 42:
>
> Special Operating Conditions
> Items Needing Special Attention
> If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in one of the more
> demanding Special Operating Conditions listed below, you will need to have
> some items maintained more frequently. If you only occasionally operate
> your vehicle under these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the
> additional maintenance. For specific recommendations, see your Ford or
> Lincoln Mercury Dealership Service
> Advisor or Technician.
>
> *Towing a trailer
> ....
> Every 5,000 miles or 6 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter
> ....
> *Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy
> commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery
> ....
> Every 5,000 miles or 6 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter
> ....
> *Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads
> ....
> Every 5,000 miles or 6 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter
> ....
> Use of E85 50% of the time or greater (flex fuel vehicles only)
> ....
> Every 5,000 miles or 6 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter
> ....
>
> So unless you are using your car in one of the above manners, MOST OF THE
> TIME, you only need to do routine oil changes every 7,500 miles or 6
> months, whichever occurs first. And if you are operating under the special
> operating conditions MOST OF THE TIME, then you still only need to change
> your oil every 6 months or 5,000 miles. Nowhere can I see that Ford Motor
> Company is recommending 3 month oil changes for a 2008 Focus.
>
> Ed
>
>
> .
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"Dioclese" <NONE> wrote:

<snip ? about service intervals>

Not of direct help to you, but you might be interested to know that the
service interval for the Focus in the UK is 12,500 miles/1 year.

Mine is 10 years old, has 95K on it, and has always been serviced at those
intervals without problem.

VW have an option to use a more expensive engine oil. Using that allows you
to extend service intervals to 20,000 miles!

I've never understood why, with many journeys being non-stressful highway
miles, service intervals "your" side of the Atlantic are so short.

Chris

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 >> Stay informed about: 2008 Ford Focus Maintenance interval 

On Oct 29, 10:31 am, "Dioclese" <NONE> wrote:
> I told him the Mobil 1 oil and Fram oil filter were in the trunk,
> change the oil and filter.

Ford ought to yank your warranty for putting on a Fram filter.

Seriously, have you ever cut one of those open and compared it to ANY
other filter on the market? If you have a spin on filter, your Fram
probably has the least amount of filter media than any other filter,
including the cheapie economy filters. Plus, the Fram probably has
cardboard end caps and your Fram will NOT have a silicone anti-drain
back valve.

Even if you have a cannister filter, you are paying WAY too much for
what you are getting. If you are driving a Ford, put on a Motorcraft
filter.

I know that I have convinced none of you Fram buyers out there, but
just cut one open and compare.
 >> Stay informed about: 2008 Ford Focus Maintenance interval 

"Chris Whelan" <cawhelan RemoveThis @prejudicentlworld.com> wrote in message
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> "Dioclese" <NONE> wrote:
>
> <snip ? about service intervals>
>
> Not of direct help to you, but you might be interested to know that the
> service interval for the Focus in the UK is 12,500 miles/1 year.
>
> Mine is 10 years old, has 95K on it, and has always been serviced at those
> intervals without problem.
>
> VW have an option to use a more expensive engine oil. Using that allows
> you
> to extend service intervals to 20,000 miles!
>
> I've never understood why, with many journeys being non-stressful highway
> miles, service intervals "your" side of the Atlantic are so short.

Mostly brainwashing by advertisers...and doing what "Daddy" told me.

Ed
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"Mike Hunter" <mikehunt2@lycos/com> wrote in message
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> You are correct, the mileage/times you referenced applies to ALL Ford
> Motor Company vehicles sold in the US since 2007.

Did you mean to imply that the 7500 mi / 6 month schedule applies to 2007
model year vehicles, or that it applies to US Ford vehicles AFTER the 2007
model year (in other words 2008 and 2009 model year vehicles)? For the
definitive answer, take a look at
http://www.motorcraftservice.com/pubs/content/~WO7FSN/~MUS~LEN/40/07frdmg1e.pdf
(the 2007 Maintenance Guide for US Cars and Trucks).

For 2007, Ford was still calling for 5000 mile / 6 month oil changes under
"normal condition" or 3,000 mile / 3 month oil changes under "special
operating conditions" (same special conditions as in my prior post). I
checked, and there is not a TSB that modifies this recommendation for 2007
Model Year Vehicles. I can't see a reason the 2008 recommendations shouldn't
apply to 2007 vehicles, since in many cases nothing changed in the engine
compartment, but as far as I can tell Ford has not retroactively applied the
2008 recommendations to 2007 vehicles. I was particularly interested in
Fusions, since I have a 2007 Fusion, but wouldn't mind going to the longer
oil change intervals allowed for 2008 Fusions. The engine specifications for
the two years are identical. So are the oil specifications (both require
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 or an equivalent SAE 5W-20 oil meeting Ford
specification WSS-M2C930-A). This being the case, I can't see why I
shouldn't go for the longer service intervals.

Ed
 >> Stay informed about: 2008 Ford Focus Maintenance interval 

"Chris Whelan" <cawhelan DeleteThis @prejudicentlworld.com> wrote in message
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> "Dioclese" <NONE> wrote:
>
> <snip ? about service intervals>
>
> Not of direct help to you, but you might be interested to know that the
> service interval for the Focus in the UK is 12,500 miles/1 year.
>
> Mine is 10 years old, has 95K on it, and has always been serviced at those
> intervals without problem.
>

Service interval for my 2001 Focus wagon in Turkey is15.000 Kms. They use Mobil-1 semi synthetic
oil. Since I only cover less than 10.000 Kms a year, the car goes in to service once a year. Not a
single problems so far and I am more than happy with the car.

Ahmet
 >> Stay informed about: 2008 Ford Focus Maintenance interval 

I owed a 2007 Mustang GT convertible that I purchased in August of 2006,
although you are correct the original recommendation was 5,000/6 months,
Ford subsequently sent owners an advisory that the interval was revised to
7,500/6 months.. If I had a 2007 Fusion I would do 7,500.

When I owned my fleet service business we did oil analyses and it showed the
average vehicle can easily be run up to the 7,500 almost every manufacturer
recommends today. I would note that the interval we used for state police
CVs that were used primarily for highway petrol work was 9,000/2MO


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>
> "Mike Hunter" <mikehunt2@lycos/com> wrote in message
> news:6c6dnRh6-P1EA5XUnZ2dnUVZ_r7inZ2d@ptd.net...
>> You are correct, the mileage/times you referenced applies to ALL Ford
>> Motor Company vehicles sold in the US since 2007.
>
> Did you mean to imply that the 7500 mi / 6 month schedule applies to 2007
> model year vehicles, or that it applies to US Ford vehicles AFTER the 2007
> model year (in other words 2008 and 2009 model year vehicles)? For the
> definitive answer, take a look at
> http://www.motorcraftservice.com/pubs/content/~WO7FSN/~MUS~LEN/40/07frdmg1e.pdf
> (the 2007 Maintenance Guide for US Cars and Trucks).
>
> For 2007, Ford was still calling for 5000 mile / 6 month oil changes under
> "normal condition" or 3,000 mile / 3 month oil changes under "special
> operating conditions" (same special conditions as in my prior post). I
> checked, and there is not a TSB that modifies this recommendation for 2007
> Model Year Vehicles. I can't see a reason the 2008 recommendations
> shouldn't apply to 2007 vehicles, since in many cases nothing changed in
> the engine compartment, but as far as I can tell Ford has not
> retroactively applied the 2008 recommendations to 2007 vehicles. I was
> particularly interested in Fusions, since I have a 2007 Fusion, but
> wouldn't mind going to the longer oil change intervals allowed for 2008
> Fusions. The engine specifications for the two years are identical. So are
> the oil specifications (both require Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 or an equivalent
> SAE 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A). This being the
> case, I can't see why I shouldn't go for the longer service intervals.
>
> Ed
>
 >> Stay informed about: 2008 Ford Focus Maintenance interval 

Just a clarification, I misunderstood the intial sticker for last servicing.
I still don't know what the 3 month interval is for noted on that previous
sticker. The mileage noted on that sticker is when the owner is expected to
return per the regular maintenance schedule. As I previously noted, the
Ford warranty service department placed this sticker in the LH upper corner
of the windshield. There is no presumption that Ford itself attached thsi
sticker, rather the Ford dealership where the warranty service department
exists, probably the mechanic as others stated.

The replacement sticker placed in the same location on the windshield has
another 3 month interval (unknown purpose), and same mileage noted for
regular maintenance interval. This replacement sticker was placed there
after the oil and filter change just done, again, probably by the mechanic
who changed the oil and filter.

Originally, I must have fabricated the 3 month interval in my head for oil
and filter change after noting same on the sticker. There is no such
requirement in the maintenance schedule any where as I just looked at it
again. Have concluded that as I have the ACYOA embedded in my brain, I
concluded the 3 month interval for minimum oil and filter change requirement
as a result. My apoligies for my mistake.

I will go back to the manager of the regular maintenance schedule operation
at the Ford dealership, and, demand they fill out the proper information on
that windshield sticker. Replacing the old sticker with the one that
reflects Ford's regular maintenance schedule for both time interval and
mileage. If they make the same "mistake" again, I may be contacting the
local BBB.

To another reply: Regarding Fram oil filters, I've been using them since I
owned my first car in 1971. My last vehicle, 1988 VW Fox wagon with 70,00
miles when purchased in 1993, had over 350,000 miles on when wrecked a few
months ago. I used the Fram provided filter for that vehicle and Mobil 1
oil. Changed the oil every 5000 miles. The VW is no longer in service due
to an accident and excessive cost in repairs. Yes, both the VW version and
the Focus version of the Fram oil filters have a bypass valve. Both have
spin-on filter canisters. In fact, all the Fram oil filters that I ever
used had a pictorial and/or text info with the bypass valve on the packaging
that I recall. Have no comment on the Fram oil filtering capacity compared
to other name-brand oil filters as I have no way of comparing them. Amount
of visible filter media could be misleading in actual filtering of the oil.

As far as mileage, at 2100 miles odometer reading, based on the last fillup
in gallons and trip odometer, she's getting a hair under 38 mpg. Most of my
driving is in a hilly area where I live. Speeds vary from 35-45 mph
mostly. I find the no options 08 Focus coupe a good replacement for the VW.
VW was getting 35 mpg under same conditions.

Thanks for all replies.
--
Dave

If it looks like fish, smells like fish, its not
a cantaloupe.
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> "Dioclese" <NONE> wrote in message
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>> In the maintenance manual provided with the vehicle, stored in the
>> glovebox, has something I found interesting.
>> In regards to oil changes, other than the standard service mileage
>> interval requirement in which oil changes are required, a sentence
>> indicating the the oil and filter is required to be changed every 3
>> months. Said 3 month interval for oil change requirement is noted
>> earlier in the manual amongst other gibberish that the owner may
>> overlook.
>
> The maintenance manual for a 2008 Focus does not make this claim (see
> http://www.motorcraftservice.com/pubs/content/~WO8FOC/~MUS~LEN/41/08frdmg3e.pdf
> and/or see my response below)
>
>> I took the Focus to the Ford dealership for the oil change as 3 months
>> had expired. A sticker on the upper LH corner of the windshield from the
>> previous oil change indicated was also due by its date of next service.
>> The sticker was placed there by the Ford dealership service department.
>
> Ford Motor Company did not put this sticker on the car. The dealership did
> this in an effort to sell you unnecessary (or an least excessive)
> services.
>
>> The service manager that deals with regular interval maintenance
>> indicated to me that per the mileage, the car wasn't due for an oil
>> change till 7500 mile mark.
>
> At least the Service Manager was honest. The Ford Motor Comapny schedule
> calls for 7500 mile or 6 month oil changes for normal service (see below).
>
>> I bought the vehicle used at 925 miles on the odometer. The Focus had
>> 2100 miles on it. Since taking possession, 3 months had expired. I
>> interjected that the maintenance manual also says 3 months as well.
>
> It does not - see above or below.
>
>> The service manager said that its quite common for owners to go strictly
>> by the mileage interval for oil and filter changes. And, he said, he
>> doesn't know of any occurence of Ford voiding a warranty due to the 3
>> month interval requirement on oil and filter changes being overlooked by
>> the owner of the vehicle. He further went into the expense of oil and
>> filter changes every 3 months.
>
> Where is this Ford dealer. The Service Manager seems unusually honest. He
> probably will be looking for work soon if the dealership owners find out
> he is telling you the truth about oil change intervals.
>
>> I told him the Mobil 1 oil and Fram oil filter were in the trunk, change
>> the oil and filter. I paid $7.50 for the labor, and my maintenance
>> manual was updated in a section for unscheduled maintenace by the service
>> manager. As I was driving out, I noticed a new sticker on the upper LH
>> side of the windshield which indicated need for service in another 3
>> months...
>
> Too bad the mechanics are placing a sticker in the window that does not
> conform to the actual Manufacturer's requirements. You should pull it off
> and throw it away. At the same time, I'd throw away the Fram Filter as
> well. You can get a Motorcraft filter for a similar price and it will be a
> much better filter. And if you are using Mobil 1, you definitely don't
> need to do 3000 mile oil changes, or even 5000 mile oil changes.
>
> You are mistaken about Ford Motor company requiring a three month oil
> change requirement. The following was copied directly from the pdf of the
> 2008 Maintenance Guide:
>
> From Page 5:
>
> Maximum Oil Change Interval
> *Normal Schedule: 7,500 miles or 6 months, whichever occurs first.
> *Special Operating Conditions: 5,000 miles, 6 months, or 200 hours of
> engine operation, whichever occurs first
> see appropriate schedule on page 42.
>
> From page 42:
>
> Special Operating Conditions
> Items Needing Special Attention
> If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in one of the more
> demanding Special Operating Conditions listed below, you will need to have
> some items maintained more frequently. If you only occasionally operate
> your vehicle under these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the
> additional maintenance. For specific recommendations, see your Ford or
> Lincoln Mercury Dealership Service
> Advisor or Technician.
>
> *Towing a trailer
> ....
> Every 5,000 miles or 6 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter
> ....
> *Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy
> commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery
> ....
> Every 5,000 miles or 6 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter
> ....
> *Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads
> ....
> Every 5,000 miles or 6 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter
> ....
> Use of E85 50% of the time or greater (flex fuel vehicles only)
> ....
> Every 5,000 miles or 6 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter
> ....
>
> So unless you are using your car in one of the above manners, MOST OF THE
> TIME, you only need to do routine oil changes every 7,500 miles or 6
> months, whichever occurs first. And if you are operating under the special
> operating conditions MOST OF THE TIME, then you still only need to change
> your oil every 6 months or 5,000 miles. Nowhere can I see that Ford Motor
> Company is recommending 3 month oil changes for a 2008 Focus.
>
> Ed
>
>
> .
 >> Stay informed about: 2008 Ford Focus Maintenance interval 

"Mike Hunter" <mikehunt2@lycos/com> wrote in message
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>I owed a 2007 Mustang GT convertible that I purchased in August of
>2006, although you are correct the original recommendation was
>5,000/6 months, Ford subsequently sent owners an advisory that the
>interval was revised to 7,500/6 months.. If I had a 2007 Fusion I
>would do 7,500.

Curious They never sent me a letter for my 2007 Fusion. Without
supporting documentation, I will stick with the maintenace
recommendation that came with the car at least until the 60k warranty
expires. It seems that if Ford changed the recommendation for 2007
vehicles they would have updated it on the Ford websites or at least
issued a TSB to that effect. I checked all the publically accessible
Ford web sites, and they still show the originial 2007 recommendation
(5000/6 months, normal service). I even checked the Ford Owners
website and it is still calling for 5000 mile oil changes (for
Mustangs too). I wish I could get a copy of the letter. How long ago
did you get it?

> When I owned my fleet service business we did oil analyses and it
> showed the average vehicle can easily be run up to the 7,500 almost
> every manufacturer recommends today. I would note that the interval
> we used for state police CVs that were used primarily for highway
> petrol work was 9,000/2MO

I am am sure this is correct. I've sent of foil analysis a number of
times and have yet to get back one that said by oil was in need of
changing sooner (longest interval for me was only 7500 mile and that
was on a GM car with an oil life monitor).

Ed
 >> Stay informed about: 2008 Ford Focus Maintenance interval 

Thanks to today's oil and emissions technology the oil stays cleaner longer
and is better managed in the crankcase then was the case just a few years
ago.


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>
> "Mike Hunter" <mikehunt2@lycos/com> wrote in message
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>>I owed a 2007 Mustang GT convertible that I purchased in August of 2006,
>>although you are correct the original recommendation was 5,000/6 months,
>>Ford subsequently sent owners an advisory that the interval was revised to
>>7,500/6 months.. If I had a 2007 Fusion I would do 7,500.
>
> Curious They never sent me a letter for my 2007 Fusion. Without supporting
> documentation, I will stick with the maintenace recommendation that came
> with the car at least until the 60k warranty expires. It seems that if
> Ford changed the recommendation for 2007 vehicles they would have updated
> it on the Ford websites or at least issued a TSB to that effect. I checked
> all the publically accessible Ford web sites, and they still show the
> originial 2007 recommendation (5000/6 months, normal service). I even
> checked the Ford Owners website and it is still calling for 5000 mile oil
> changes (for Mustangs too). I wish I could get a copy of the letter. How
> long ago did you get it?
>
>> When I owned my fleet service business we did oil analyses and it showed
>> the average vehicle can easily be run up to the 7,500 almost every
>> manufacturer recommends today. I would note that the interval we used for
>> state police CVs that were used primarily for highway petrol work was
>> 9,000/2MO
>
> I am am sure this is correct. I've sent of foil analysis a number of times
> and have yet to get back one that said by oil was in need of changing
> sooner (longest interval for me was only 7500 mile and that was on a GM
> car with an oil life monitor).
>
> Ed
>
 >> Stay informed about: 2008 Ford Focus Maintenance interval 

"Mike Hunter" <mikehunt2@lycos/com> wrote in message
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> Thanks to today's oil and emissions technology the oil stays cleaner
> longer and is better managed in the crankcase then was the case just
> a few years ago.

True enough. I juat wanted to know when you got your letter changing
the service interval. I was hoping it was recently....

Ed


> "C. E. White" <cewhite3 RemoveThis @mindspring.com> wrote in message
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>>
>> "Mike Hunter" <mikehunt2@lycos/com> wrote in message
>> news:zbOdnSHT1aAOWZTUnZ2dnUVZ_iydnZ2d@ptd.net...
>>>I owed a 2007 Mustang GT convertible that I purchased in August of
>>>2006, although you are correct the original recommendation was
>>>5,000/6 months, Ford subsequently sent owners an advisory that the
>>>interval was revised to 7,500/6 months.. If I had a 2007 Fusion I
>>>would do 7,500.
>>
>> Curious They never sent me a letter for my 2007 Fusion. Without
>> supporting documentation, I will stick with the maintenace
>> recommendation that came with the car at least until the 60k
>> warranty expires. It seems that if Ford changed the recommendation
>> for 2007 vehicles they would have updated it on the Ford websites
>> or at least issued a TSB to that effect. I checked all the
>> publically accessible Ford web sites, and they still show the
>> originial 2007 recommendation (5000/6 months, normal service). I
>> even checked the Ford Owners website and it is still calling for
>> 5000 mile oil changes (for Mustangs too). I wish I could get a copy
>> of the letter. How long ago did you get it?
>>
>>> When I owned my fleet service business we did oil analyses and it
>>> showed the average vehicle can easily be run up to the 7,500
>>> almost every manufacturer recommends today. I would note that the
>>> interval we used for state police CVs that were used primarily for
>>> highway petrol work was 9,000/2MO
>>
>> I am am sure this is correct. I've sent of foil analysis a number
>> of times and have yet to get back one that said by oil was in need
>> of changing sooner (longest interval for me was only 7500 mile and
>> that was on a GM car with an oil life monitor).
>>
>> Ed
>>
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: 2008 Ford Focus Maintenance interval 

It was not too long after I bought the car in August of 2006. I left it
with the car when I traded it on the '09 in June. In my case I was
changing oil every six months, easier to remember than the miles when one
owns a lot of car. I average 15K on my daily driver annually in any event.



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>
> "Mike Hunter" <mikehunt2@lycos/com> wrote in message
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>> Thanks to today's oil and emissions technology the oil stays cleaner
>> longer and is better managed in the crankcase then was the case just a
>> few years ago.
>
> True enough. I juat wanted to know when you got your letter changing the
> service interval. I was hoping it was recently....
>
> Ed
>
>
>> "C. E. White" <cewhite3 RemoveThis @mindspring.com> wrote in message
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>>>
>>> "Mike Hunter" <mikehunt2@lycos/com> wrote in message
>>> news:zbOdnSHT1aAOWZTUnZ2dnUVZ_iydnZ2d@ptd.net...
>>>>I owed a 2007 Mustang GT convertible that I purchased in August of 2006,
>>>>although you are correct the original recommendation was 5,000/6 months,
>>>>Ford subsequently sent owners an advisory that the interval was revised
>>>>to 7,500/6 months.. If I had a 2007 Fusion I would do 7,500.
>>>
>>> Curious They never sent me a letter for my 2007 Fusion. Without
>>> supporting documentation, I will stick with the maintenace
>>> recommendation that came with the car at least until the 60k warranty
>>> expires. It seems that if Ford changed the recommendation for 2007
>>> vehicles they would have updated it on the Ford websites or at least
>>> issued a TSB to that effect. I checked all the publically accessible
>>> Ford web sites, and they still show the originial 2007 recommendation
>>> (5000/6 months, normal service). I even checked the Ford Owners website
>>> and it is still calling for 5000 mile oil changes (for Mustangs too). I
>>> wish I could get a copy of the letter. How long ago did you get it?
>>>
>>>> When I owned my fleet service business we did oil analyses and it
>>>> showed the average vehicle can easily be run up to the 7,500 almost
>>>> every manufacturer recommends today. I would note that the interval we
>>>> used for state police CVs that were used primarily for highway petrol
>>>> work was 9,000/2MO
>>>
>>> I am am sure this is correct. I've sent of foil analysis a number of
>>> times and have yet to get back one that said by oil was in need of
>>> changing sooner (longest interval for me was only 7500 mile and that was
>>> on a GM car with an oil life monitor).
>>>
>>> Ed
>>>
>>
>>
>
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"Mike Hunter" <mikehunt2@lycos/com> wrote in message
news:cZydnaY6QdW8upLUnZ2dnUVZ_vninZ2d@ptd.net...
> It was not too long after I bought the car in August of 2006. I left it
> with the car when I traded it on the '09 in June. In my case I was
> changing oil every six months, easier to remember than the miles when one
> owns a lot of car. I average 15K on my daily driver annually in any
> event.

Strange I didn't get one in Novemeber when I bought my 2007 Fusion in
November of 2006.

Ed

>
>
> C. E. White" <cewhite3 RemoveThis @mindspring.com> wrote in message
> news:gemrfh$lkr$1@registered.motzarella.org...
>>
>> "Mike Hunter" <mikehunt2@lycos/com> wrote in message
>> news:gIydnckAOpKBBpHUnZ2dnUVZ_rfinZ2d@ptd.net...
>>> Thanks to today's oil and emissions technology the oil stays cleaner
>>> longer and is better managed in the crankcase then was the case just a
>>> few years ago.
>>
>> True enough. I juat wanted to know when you got your letter changing the
>> service interval. I was hoping it was recently....
>>
>> Ed
>>
>>
>>> "C. E. White" <cewhite3 RemoveThis @mindspring.com> wrote in message
>>> news:ged3gq$3ef$1@registered.motzarella.org...
>>>>
>>>> "Mike Hunter" <mikehunt2@lycos/com> wrote in message
>>>> news:zbOdnSHT1aAOWZTUnZ2dnUVZ_iydnZ2d@ptd.net...
>>>>>I owed a 2007 Mustang GT convertible that I purchased in August of
>>>>>2006, although you are correct the original recommendation was 5,000/6
>>>>>months, Ford subsequently sent owners an advisory that the interval was
>>>>>revised to 7,500/6 months.. If I had a 2007 Fusion I would do 7,500.
>>>>
>>>> Curious They never sent me a letter for my 2007 Fusion. Without
>>>> supporting documentation, I will stick with the maintenace
>>>> recommendation that came with the car at least until the 60k warranty
>>>> expires. It seems that if Ford changed the recommendation for 2007
>>>> vehicles they would have updated it on the Ford websites or at least
>>>> issued a TSB to that effect. I checked all the publically accessible
>>>> Ford web sites, and they still show the originial 2007 recommendation
>>>> (5000/6 months, normal service). I even checked the Ford Owners website
>>>> and it is still calling for 5000 mile oil changes (for Mustangs too). I
>>>> wish I could get a copy of the letter. How long ago did you get it?
>>>>
>>>>> When I owned my fleet service business we did oil analyses and it
>>>>> showed the average vehicle can easily be run up to the 7,500 almost
>>>>> every manufacturer recommends today. I would note that the interval we
>>>>> used for state police CVs that were used primarily for highway petrol
>>>>> work was 9,000/2MO
>>>>
>>>> I am am sure this is correct. I've sent of foil analysis a number of
>>>> times and have yet to get back one that said by oil was in need of
>>>> changing sooner (longest interval for me was only 7500 mile and that
>>>> was on a GM car with an oil life monitor).
>>>>
>>>> Ed
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>
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