2003 FORD SUPER DUTY steering

•Rotate tires
•Replace engine air filter
•Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
•Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and
ball joints
•Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
•Inspect brake system
•Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
•Change automatic transmissio fluid and external filter element
•Change manual transmission fluid
•Check wheels for end play and noise
•Lubricate 4x4 hub needle bearings
•Lubricate 4x2 wheel bearings
•Replace wheel bearing grease seal
•Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550)
•Inspect and lubricate steering idler arms
•Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
•Inspect half-shaft boots, if equipped
205,000 km (127,500 miles)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Check air filter minder, replace filter as required
217,000 km (135,000 miles)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
•Rotate tires
•Inspect engine air filter
•Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
•Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and
ball joints
•Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
•Inspect brake system
•Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
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•Check wheels for end play and noise
•Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550)
•Inspect and lubricate steering idler arms
•Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
•Inspect half-shaft boots, if equipped
229,000 km (142,500 miles)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Check air filter minder, replace filter as required
241,000 km (150,000 miles)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
•Rotate tires
•Replace engine air filter
•Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
•Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and
ball joints
•Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
•Inspect brake system
•Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
•Replace accessory drive belt(s)
•Change engine coolant
•Change automatic transmission fluid and external filter element
•Change rear wheel drive (RWD) axle fluid - DANA axles using
synthetic fluid only
•Change transfer case fluid
•Check wheels for end play and noise
•Lubricate 4x2 wheel bearings
•Replace wheel bearing grease seal
•Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550)
•Inspect and lubricate steering idler arms
•Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
•Inspect half-shaft boots, if equipped
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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
Every 5,000 miles or 6 months:Change engine oil and replace filter
Every 15,000 miles:Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints and steering
idler arms
Every 30,000 miles:Lubricate 4x4 hub needle bearings
Every 60,000 miles:Change transfer case fluid
As required:Change manual transmission fluid
Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in
heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol or livery
Every 5,000 miles or 6 months:Change engine oil and replace filter
Every 5,000 miles:Inspect brake system. Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball
joints and steering idler arms
30,000 miles and 90,000 miles:Lubricate 4x2 wheel bearings. Replace
wheel bearing grease seal.
Every 60,000 miles:Change transfer case fluid
As required:Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads
Every 5,000 miles or 6 months:Change engine oil and replace filter
Every 15,000 miles:Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints and steering
idler arms
Every 60,000 miles:Change transfer case fluid
As required:Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
Off-road operation
Every 5,000 miles or 6 months:Change engine oil and replace filter
Every 15,000 miles:Lubricate 4x4 hub needle bearings
Every 60,000 miles:Change transfer case fluid
As required:Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints and steering idler
arms. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
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Short trip in cold operating conditions
Every 15,000 miles:Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints and steering
idler arms
Every 40,000 miles:Change transfer case fluid
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE RECORD
See an authorized dealer
This section of the guide is designed to allow your Ford or Lincoln
Mercury dealer, or Ford or Lincoln Mercury Auto Care service center or
other qualified service technician to record that the recommended
service was completed at the appropriate mileage intervals. Be sure to
ask your service provider to record the type of service rendered (Normal
or Special Operating Conditions—SOC) each time service is performed.
Date:
Mileage:
Normal


SOC

Dealer’s Stamp:
See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed.
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