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and F-550 trucks operated at or near maximum Gross Vehicle Weights,
the rear axle lubricant should be replaced every 50,000 miles. In
addition, this 50,000 mile schedule should be observed when the vehicles
are operated under the Special Operating Conditions, where noted.
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 5,000 miles:Check air filter restriction gauge (replace air filter
as required or when air filter restriction gauge indicates)
Every 30,000 miles:Lubricate 4x4 front hub needle bearings
(Excursion only)
Every 60,000 miles:Change transfer case fluid
As required:Change manual transmission fluid
Date:
Odometer reading:
R.O.#Dealer’s Stamp:
See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed.
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, 6 months or 200 hours of engine operation
(whichever comes first):Change engine oil and replace filter
Every 5,000 miles:Check air filter restriction gauge (replace air filter
as required or when air filter restriction gauge indicates)
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
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Date:
Odometer reading:
R.O.#Dealer’s Stamp:
See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed.
Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads
Every 5,000 miles or 6 months:Change engine oil and replace filter
Every 5,000 miles:Check air filter restriction gauge (replace air filter
as required or when air filter restriction gauge indicates)
Every 15,000 miles:Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints and steering
idler arms and linkage
Every 60,000 miles:Change transfer case fluid
Date:
Odometer reading:
R.O.#Dealer’s Stamp:
See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed.
Off-road operation
Every 5,000 miles or 6 months:Change engine oil and replace filter
Every 5,000 miles:Check air filter restriction gauge (replace air filter
as required or when air filter restriction gauge indicates)
Every 5,000 miles:Inspect and lubricate, as required, steering linkage,
ball joints with Zerk fittings and u-joints
Every 15,000 miles:Lubricate 4x4 front hub needle bearings
(Excursion only)
Every 50,000 miles:Check front axle lubricant (4x4 only)
Every 50,000 miles:Change rear axle lubricant (E–450, F–450 and
F–550 only)
Every 60,000 miles:Change transfer case fluid
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Date:
Odometer reading:
R.O.#Dealer’s Stamp:
See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed.
Short trip in cold operating conditions
Every 5,000 miles:Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints and steering
idler arms
Every 60,000 miles:Change transfer case fluid
Date:
Odometer reading:
R.O.#Dealer’s Stamp:
See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed.
Date:
Odometer reading:
R.O.#Dealer’s Stamp:
See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed.
Date:
Odometer reading:
R.O.#Dealer’s Stamp:
See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed.
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Date:
Odometer reading:
R.O.#Dealer’s Stamp:
See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed.
Date:
Odometer reading:
R.O.#Dealer’s Stamp:
See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed.
Date:
Odometer reading:
R.O.#Dealer’s Stamp:
See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed.
Date:
Odometer reading:
R.O.#Dealer’s Stamp:
See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed.
Date:
Odometer reading:
R.O.#Dealer’s Stamp:
See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed.
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Date:
Odometer reading:
R.O.#Dealer’s Stamp:
See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed.
Date:
Odometer reading:
R.O.#Dealer’s Stamp:
See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed.
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:
Odometer reading:
R.O.#Dealer’s Stamp:
See corresponding mileage in maintenance schedule for services performed.
MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD COOLANT CHANGE RECORD
Premium Gold coolant
•5 years or 100,000 miles - change Premium Gold coolant (whichever
comes first)
•After initial change - change Premium Gold coolant every 3 years or
50,000 miles
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Current mileage goes here =>
Add 50,000 miles to the current miles + 50,000
Next change due at this mileage =>
Or
Today’s date goes here =>
Add 3 years + 00 / 00 / 03
Date of next change =>
whichever comes firstDealer Stamp
P & A CODE
R.O.#
Current mileage goes here =>
Add 50,000 miles to the current miles + 50,000
Next change due at this mileage =>
Or
Today’s date goes here =>
Add 3 years + 00 / 00 / 03
Date of next change =>
whichever comes firstDealer Stamp
P & A CODE
R.O.#
Current mileage goes here =>
Add 50,000 miles to the current miles + 50,000
Next change due at this mileage =>
Or
Today’s date goes here =>
Add 3 years + 00 / 00 / 03
Date of next change =>
whichever comes firstDealer Stamp
P & A CODE
R.O.#
Current mileage goes here =>
Add 50,000 miles to the current miles + 50,000
Next change due at this mileage =>
Or
Today’s date goes here =>
Add 3 years + 00 / 00 / 03
Date of next change =>
whichever comes firstDealer Stamp
P & A CODE
R.O.#
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