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Inspect air intake piping
•Check for accumulation of salt deposits (where applicable). If present,
disassemble and clean the complete air intake piping system. If the
intake piping is pitted, use RTV silicone to seal joints against leakage.
•Check for loose hoses and clamps.
•Check for ruptured or collapsed hoses.
•Check air cleaner housing for cracks.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INSPECTIONS
Periodically inspect electrical connectors on the outside of the cab, on
the engine and frame for corrosion and tightness. Exposed terminals
such as the fuel sender, cranking motor, alternator and feed-through
studs should be cleaned and re-coated with a lubricant sealing grease
such as Motorcraft XG-3, or equivalent. This should include the ground
cable connector for batteries, engine and cab as well as the jump starting
stud.
Accessory feed connections
Vehicle electrical systems are complex and often include electronic
components such as engine and transmission controls, instrument panels,
ABS, etc. While most systems operate on battery voltage (12 volts),
some systems can be as high as 90 volts or as low as five volts. Refer to
the Electrical Circuit Diagram Manuals, available from your vehicle’s
manufacturer, to assure that any additional body lights and accessories
are connected to circuits that are both appropriate and not overloaded.
No modification should be made to any vehicle control system without
first contacting your dealer.
SUSPENSION INSPECTION
Note:Do not adjust air suspension height to any setting other than the
specified setting. Altering the height setting will change the driveline
angle and may result in unwarrantable component damage, such as
transmission component damage.
Verify drive axle air suspension height and height control valve
performance at engine lube oil change intervals.
Periodically:
•Check condition of spring leaves for evidence of fatigue, bending or
breakage.
•Check condition of suspension mounting brackets and bushings.
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Component /
Component vendorLubrication type Vendor
recommendations:
Viscosity / Ambient
temperature / NotesEquivalent Ford
part name / number
Cab latch pivots;
Door check, hinges,
latches and strikers;
Seat adjuster slidesGC/LB NLGI #2
lithium
complex-based moly
grease (or
equivalent) or
multi-purpose
lithium complex
grease—Motorcraft Premium
Long Life Grease /
XG-1-C
Cab latch pivot pins Light engine oil—Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor Oil /
XO-5W30-QSP
Door lock cylinders Lock oil—Motorcraft
Penetrating and
Lock Lubricant /
XL-1
Door window
regulatorsNGLI #2
multipurpose lithium
complez grease—Motorcraft
Multi-Purpose
Grease Spray / XL-5
or Motorcraft
Multi-Purpose
Grease / XG-4
Weatherstripping Silicone lubricant—Motorcraft Silicone
Spray / XL-6
Engine oil
6.0L Power Stroke
engineAPI CI-4 / SL SAE 15W–40 above
–12°C (10°F)Motorcraft SAE
15W-40 Super Duty
Motor Oil /
XO-15W40-QSD
SAE 10W-30–23°C
to 32°C(–10°Fto
90°F)Motorcraft SAE
10W-30 Super Duty
Motor Oil /
XO-10W30-QSD
SAE 0W–30 below
–18°C(0°F)Motorcraft SAE
0W-30 Super All
Season Motor Oil /
XO-0W30-LAS
Cummins B and
Caterpillar enginesRefer to engine operator manual
Brake fluid
All vehicles DOT 3,
ESA-M6C25–A—Motorcraft High
Performance Motor
Vehicle Brake Fluid /
PM-1
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Daily Owner Checks Engine system
Check the air filter restriction indicator
Check the engine oil
Inspect the coolant level - for Power Stroke engine (for
Caterpillar and Cummins engines, refer to the Owner’s Manual)
Brake system
Drain the air brake system reservoir - manual valve
Check the air brake system reservoir automatic drain valve
operation
Transmission system
Visually check the automatic transmission for fluid leakage
Steering system
Check the power steering pump fluid level and check the
system for leaks
Check the entire vehicle for evidence of fluid leaks
U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway
Administration requirements (ensure that the entire
system is functioning properly)
Check the service brakes
Check the parking brake
Check the steering mechanism
Check the lighting devices and reflectors
Check the tires
Check the horn
Check the windshield wipers
Check the rear vision mirrors
Check the wheels and rims
Check the emergency equipment
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A
Air conditioning ..........................43
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................43
Air suspension ...........................112
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................110
Audio system
(see Radio) ................28, 30, 33, 37
Automatic transmission ............115
fluid, adding ............................181
fluid, checking ........................181
fluid, refill capacities ..............218
fluid, specification ..................207
Auxiliary power point .................52
Axle ............................127, 160, 198
lubricant specifications ..........207
refill capacities ........................217
B
Battery .......................................176
charging system warning
light ............................................20
jumping a disabled battery ....143
voltage gauge ............................24
BeltMinder ...................................73
Brakes ......................91–92, 97, 160
adjustment ..............................163
anti-lock ...........................110–111
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................20, 111
brake warning light ..................20
fluid, checking and
adding ..............................163, 175
fluid, specifications .................207
parking ................93–94, 100, 164
Bulbs ............................................47C
Cassette tape player ...................37
Catalytic converter
(see Emission control) .............183
CD-single premium .........28, 30, 33
Cell phone use ............................52
Child safety restraints ................78
child safety belts ......................78
Child safety seats ........................81
attaching with tether straps ....85
in front seat ..............................83
in rear seat ................................83
tether anchorage hardware .....85
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................79
Cleaning your vehicle
chrome and aluminum parts..155
engine compartment ..............155
exterior ....................................157
instrument panel ....................156
interior .....................................156
interior trim ............................156
plastic parts ............................156
washing ....................................154
waxing .....................................154
wheels ......................................155
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......42–43
Clutch ................................119, 180
adjusting ..................................180
fluid ..........................................180
operation while driving ..........119
specifications ..........................207
Controls
power seat .................................66
Coolant ......................................170
checking and adding ..............170
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