
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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160 000 KM / 100 000 MILES
²Disassemble the single check valve (SC-3) and the automatic drain
valve (DB±2) Ð clean and inspect the valves for wear and
deterioration.
²Lube the clutch release and the cross shaft lever.
²Replace the fuel filter.*
²Change the rear axle lubricant. (Not required when equipped with
optional synthetic lubricant.)
400 000 KM / 250 000 MILES
²Change the rear axle lubricant when equipped with optional synthetic
lubricant.
500 000 KM / 300 000 MILES
²Disassemble the air dryer, replace the desiccant and check the
mounting of the dryer to the vehicle (if equipped).
Please continue with these scheduled maintenance intervals for your
vehicle.
* Shown intervals are for Powerstroke engine only. Refer to Caterpillar
and Cummins Owner Manuals for intervals for their respective engines.
800 000 KM / 500 000 MILES
²Change the lubricant in the manual shift transmission (all
applications) when equipped with optional synthetic lubricant.
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A
Air cleaner filter .......................211
Air conditioning
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................57
Audio system
(see Radio) ..........20, 25, 31, 39±40
Automatic transmission ............132
Auxiliary power point .................73
B
Battery .......................................187
jumping a disabled battery ....164
voltage gauge ............................18
BeltMinder ...................................98
Brakes ................................113, 119
anti-lock ...................114±115, 121
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...11±12, 114
brake warning light ............11±12
fluid, checking and adding ....208
parking ....................115, 118, 122
trailer .......................................124
C
CD-6 disc .....................................40
CD-single premium .....................31
Child safety restraints ..............102
child safety belts ....................102
Child safety seats ......................103
attaching with tether straps ..107
in front seat ............................105
in rear seat ..............................105
tether anchorage hardware ...107Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............176
exterior ....................................179
instrument cluster lens ..........178
instrument panel ....................177
interior .....................................178
plastic parts ............176±177, 179
safety belts ..............................179
washing ....................................174
waxing .....................................174
wheels ......................................175
windows ..................................179
wiper blades ............................177
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......56±57
Clock ..........................23, 28, 36, 44
Clutch ........................................207
fluid ..........................................206
Compass, electronic ....................70
calibration .................................72
set zone adjustment .................71
Console
overhead ....................................70
Controls
power seat .................................90
Coolant ......................................189
refill capacities ........................194
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................77
Customer Assistance ................150
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................180
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............170
Getting roadside assistance ...150
Getting the service
you need .................................165
Index
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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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R
Radio ....................20, 25, 31, 39±40
Radio reception ...........................55
Refill capacities for fluids ........220
Relays ................................151, 159
Remote entry system ...........84±85
illuminated entry ......................87
locking/unlocking doors .....84±85
panic alarm ...............................85
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................86
replacing the batteries .............86
Roadside assistance ..................150
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..............................93±95
Safety defects, reporting ..........172
Safety restraints ....................93±95
belt minder ...............................98
cleaning the safety
belts .................................101, 179
extension assembly ................101
for adults .............................94±95
for children .............................102
lap belt ......................................97
warning light and
chime .......................12, 15, 97±98
Safety seats for children ..........103
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............93
Seats ............................................88
child safety seats ....................103
Servicing your vehicle ..............233
Speed control ..............................77Speedometer ...............................18
Starting your vehicle ................108
jump starting ..........................164
preparing to start your
vehicle .....................................108
Steering wheel
controls ................................69, 77
tilting .........................................69
T
Tachometer .................................19
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .................56
Tires ...........................................215
checking the pressure ....217, 219
Towing
wrecker ....................................163
Transmission
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................209
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................209
manual operation ....................141
Trip odometer .............................19
Turn signal ............................14, 63
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................227
Vehicle loading ..........................149
W
Warning chimes ...............9, 15, 117
Warning lights (see Lights) .........9
Index
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