Check every oil
changeOil change
intervals are as
follows:
Powerstroke - 10 000;
Caterpillar - 15 000;
Cummins - 15 000
(refer to the
Caterpillar and
Cummins service
manuals for further
instructions and
information)Clutch system
Lubricate the clutch release cross shaft and all
linkages
Check the clutch fluid
Fuel system
Drain the accumulated water or sediment from
the fuel tank(s)
Steering system
Lubricate the steering shaft(s), U-joints and
splines when equipped with grease fittings
Lubricate the front axle spindle pins
Lubricate the steering linkage when equipped
with grease fittings
Grease the power steering gear output shaft
* Coolant protection checks should be made just prior to the onset of
freezing weather, where applicable. If coolant is dirty or rusty in
appearance, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled with the
prescribed solution of cooling system fluid and water. Use only
permanent type coolant that meets Ford specifications ESE-M97B18-C.
See the engine manufacturer's operating guide for supplimental
corrosion inhibitor specifications.
In addition to the items to be performed daily or at each oil change, the
following need to be completed as specified:
8 000KM / 5 000 MILES
²Initial change Ð change the lubricant in the manual shift transmission
± 5 speed and 6 speed Eaton manual transmission. (Not required
when equipped with optional synthetic lubricant.)
32 000 KM / 20 000 MILES
²Replace the fuel filter.*
50 000 KM / 30 000 MILES
²Replace the engine spin-on coolant filter.*
²Repack and adjust the front wheel bearings Ð grease-filled hubs.
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65 000 KM / 40 000 MILES
²Replace the fuel filter.*
80 000 KM / 50 000 MILES
²Disassemble the single check valve (SC-2) and the automatic drain
valve (DB±2) Ð clean and inspect the valve for wear and
deterioration.
100 000 KM / 60 000 MILES
²Replace the engine spin-on coolant filter.*
²Oil filled front hubsÐ drain oil, adjust bearings and refill the front
hubs with oil. (Not required when equipped with optional synthetic
lubricant.)
²Drain the oil, adjust the bearing and refill with axle lubricant Ð oil
filled hubs.
²Replace the fuel filter.*
²Change the manual transmission oil Ð Eaton 5 and 6 speeds only.
(Not required when equipped with optional synthetic lubricant.)
110 000 KM / 70 000 MILES
²Replace the engine spin-on coolant filter.*
²Replace the engine coolant.* See the engine manufacturer's operating
guide for supplemental corrosion inhibitor specifications.
130 000 KM / 80 000 MILES
²Replace the fuel filter.*
150 000 KM / 90 000 MILES
²Replace the engine spin-on coolant filter*.
²Repack and adjust the front wheel bearings Ð grease-filled hubs.
²Change the lubricant in the manual shift transmission ± 7 speed
Spicer. (Not required when equipped with optional synthetic
lubricant.)
²Change the power steering fluid and filter.
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800 000 KM / 500 000 MILES
²Change the lubricant in the manual shift transmission (all
applications) when equipped with optional synthetic lubricant.
Maintenance Operation Frequency — ObservationClean body/door drain holes.
Clean windshield wiper blades.
Replace windshield wiper blades.
Lubricate body lock cylinders, door and hood hinges.
Check headlamp alignment.
Check windshield washer fluid level. Add fluid if required.At least twice annually.
As required.
If wiping the blades with a clean cloth and mild detergent
and washing the windshield with a cleaner does not restore
a clean wipe.
Difficult to operate or noisy.
Lamp beams in wrong position when vehicle operating
loaded.
If washers do not spray fluid when operated. GENERAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Listed below are vehicle checks that should be made periodically either by the owner or a qualified technician. It is recommended
that deficiencies be brought to the attention of your dealer or another qualified service outlet as soon as possible in order that
advice regarding the need for service or replacement can be obtained.
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A
Air cleaner filter .......................174
Air conditioning ..........................22
Audio system (see Radio) .........28
Automatic transmission ............131
Auxiliary power point .................22
B
Battery .......................................172
jumping a disabled battery ....157
voltage gauge ............................19
Belt minder .................................92
Brakes ........................107, 109, 113
anti-lock ...................107±108, 116
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light .........13, 108
brake warning light ............10±11
fluid, checking and adding ....163
parking ....................110, 113, 116
trailer .......................................118
C
Cassette tape player .............49±50
Child safety restraints ................96
child safety belts ......................96
Child safety seats ........................97
attaching with tether straps ..100
in front seat ..............................99
in rear seat ................................99
tether anchorage hardware ...101
Cleaning your vehicle ...............196
engine compartment ..............198
exterior ....................................197
exterior lamps .........................198
instrument cluster lens ..........199instrument panel ....................199
interior .....................................199
plastic parts ............................198
safety belts ..............................199
washing ....................................196
waxing .....................................197
wheels ......................................198
wiper blades ............................198
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............22
Clock ..........................32, 39, 48, 62
Clutch ........................................164
fluid ..........................................164
Compass, electronic ....................71
calibration .................................73
set zone adjustment .................72
Console
overhead ....................................71
Controls
power seat .................................84
Coolant ......................................166
checking and adding ..............166
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................66
Customer Assistance ................142
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................233
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................226
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............232
Getting roadside assistance ...142
Getting the service you
need .........................................226
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................235
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................229
Index
237
I
Ignition
removing the key ....................130
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..97
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................199
cluster ......................................199
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................21
location of components ............10
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......157
K
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............16
removing from the ignition ....130
L
Lamps ..........................................74
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................195
cargo lamps ...............................21
daytime running light ...............21
fog lamps ...................................22
headlamps .................................21
headlamps, flash to pass ..........66
instrument panel, dimming .....21
interior lamps ...........................74
replacing bulbs ...............192±194
Lane change indicator (see
Turn signal) .................................65
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....13, 108
brake ....................................10±11charging system ........................11
check coolant ......................14, 16
high beam .................................13
safety belt .................................15
service engine soon ..................15
turn signal indicator .................12
Lubricant specifications ...........201
M
Maintenance and Care ..............211
Manual transmission .................126
Mirrors .........................................77
heated ........................................74
O
Odometer .....................................18
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................79
Parking brake ............110, 113, 116
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................148
Power door locks ........................76
Power steering ..................124±125
fluid, checking and adding ....168
R
Radio ............................................28
Refill capacities for fluids ........200
Relays ................................143, 152
Remote entry system ...........78±79
illuminated entry ......................79
locking/unlocking doors ...........78
Index
239
panic alarm ...............................79
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................80
replacing the batteries .............81
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..............................87±89
Safety defects, reporting ..........236
Safety restraints ....................87±89
belt minder ...............................92
cleaning the safety belts ..95, 199
extension assembly ..................91
for adults .............................88±89
for children ...............................96
lap belt ......................................90
warning light and
chime ....................... 15±16, 91±92
Safety seats for children ............97
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................87
Seats ............................................82
child safety seats ......................97
Servicing your vehicle ..............211
Speed control ..............................66
Speedometer ...............................18
Starting your vehicle ................102
jump starting ..........................157
preparing to start your
vehicle .....................................102
T
Tachometer .................................19
Tires
checking the pressure ............183Towing
wrecker ....................................157
Transmission
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................169
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................169
manual operation ....................126
Trip odometer .............................19
Turn signal ............................12, 65
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................205
Vehicle loading ..........................140
W
Warning chimes .............10, 16, 112
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................165
reservoir ..................................165
Water, Driving through .............140
Wheels .......................................179
Windows
power .........................................75
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and cleaning ............178
operation ...................................65
replacing wiper blades ...........178
Wrecker towing .........................157
Index
240