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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)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.
65 000 KM / 40 000 MILES
²Replace the fuel filter.*
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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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I
Ignition
removing the key ....................145
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................103
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................177
cluster ......................................178
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................62
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......164
K
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............15
removing from the ignition ....145
L
Lamps ..........................................73
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................64
cargo lamps ...............................62
daytime running light ...............61
fog lamps ...................................62
headlamps .................................61
headlamps, flash to pass ..........61
instrument panel, dimming .....62
interior lamps ...........................63
replacing bulbs ...................63±67
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................63
Lights, warning and
indicator ..................................9, 14anti-lock brakes
(ABS) ..........................11±12, 114
brake ....................................11±12
charging system ........................13
check coolant ......................12±13
high beam .................................15
safety belt .................................12
service engine soon ....................9
turn signal indicator .................14
Lubricant specifications ...........222
M
Maintenance and Care ..............233
Manual transmission .................141
Mirrors .........................................75
heated ........................................73
side view mirrors (power) .......76
O
Odometer .....................................19
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................85
Parking brake ............115, 118, 122
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................155
Power door locks ........................84
Power mirrors .............................76
Power steering ..................130±131
fluid, checking and adding ....205
Power Windows ...........................74
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