STARTING THE ENGINE
Read all starting instructions carefully before you start your vehicle.
For temperatures below 0°C (32°F), the use of the correct grade engine
oil is essential for proper operation.
If your vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, make sure the
parking brake is set fully before you turn the key. Depress the clutch
pedal and place the gearshift in the neutral position. The clutch must be
fully depressed in order to operate the starter. Do not press the
accelerator during starting.
If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, ensure the
gearshift lever is in P (Park) and the parking brake is set before you turn
the key. Do not press the accelerator during starting.
COLD WEATHER STARTING
Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds as starter damage
may occur. If the engine fails to start, turn the key to 3 (OFF) and wait
30 seconds before trying again.
Do not use starting fluid, such as ether, in the air intake system
(see air cleaner decal). Such fluid could cause immediate
explosive damage to the engine and possible personal injury.
Note:Do not add gasoline, gasohol or alcohol to Diesel fuel. This
practice creates a serious fire hazard and causes engine performance
problems.
1. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without
turning the key to 5 (START).Do
not start the engineuntil the
glow-plug pre-heat light
turns
off.3
2
1
5
4
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•Inspect engine air filter minder, replace filter as required
•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
•Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle shaft u-joints
•Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
•Inspect half-shaft boots, if equipped
Exceptions
In addition, there are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule. They
are listed below:
Yellow coolant
•5 years or 100,000 miles - change yellow coolant (whichever comes
first)
•After initial change - change yellow coolant every 3 years or 50,000
miles
Normal vehicle axle maintenance
Rear axles and power take off (PTO) units containing synthetic lubricant
and light duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axles are lubricated for
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