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Ford Orion 1983-1990 Maintenance Plans

This schedule shows key service items and indicative intervals. Actual intervals depend on driving conditions, exact engine specification and manufacturer recommendations. For full details of all operations, sub-tasks and technical specifications, see our technical manuals.
1.6D Diesel (LTA)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the timing belt every 60,000 km/36 months

Service intervals · 1.6D Diesel (LTA) · Maintenance system (Europe)

Task Every 10,000 km/6 months Every 20,000 km/12 months Every 40,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km/36 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the air filter
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Braking system: renew the brake fluid
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Suspension: check for damage and wear
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
Check the underbody protective coating for corrosion and damage
Check the body for corrosion and damage
1.6D Diesel (LTC)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the timing belt every 60,000 km/36 months

Service intervals · 1.6D Diesel (LTC) · Maintenance system (Europe)

Task Every 10,000 km/6 months Every 20,000 km/12 months Every 40,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km/36 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Renew the air filter
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Braking system: renew the brake fluid
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Suspension: check for damage and wear
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
Check the underbody protective coating for corrosion and damage
Check the body for corrosion and damage