2005 FORD SUPER DUTY suspension

•Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for leaks
and damage.
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG
The following section contains the“Normal Schedule.”This schedule is
presented at specific mileage intervals with exceptions noted.
Additional information available on the Web
To learn more about the importance of routine and dealer-performed
maintenance on your vehicle, please visit the Ford Customer Service
website. You’ll also find important warranty information, customer
assistance, technical expertise, frequently asked questions and much
more. The website location is at: www.ford.com/
Then go to the vehicles and service pick at the web site.
7,500 miles (12,000 km)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
•Inspect tires for wear and rotate
•Inspect air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required
Date:
Odometer reading:
R.O.#Dealer’s Stamp:
15,000 miles (24,000 km)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
•Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
•Inspect tires for wear and rotate
•Inspect air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required
•Inspect and lubricate steering linkage, ball joints, suspension,
driveshaft and u-joints.
•Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
•Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses and
parking brake system.
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•Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
•Check wheels for end play and noise
•Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle u-joints
Date:
Odometer reading:
R.O.#Dealer’s Stamp:
22,500 miles (36,000 km)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
•Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
•Inspect air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required
Date:
Odometer reading:
R.O.#Dealer’s Stamp:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
•Change automatic transmission fluid and external filter element
•Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
•Inspect tires for wear and rotate
•Inspect air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required
•Inspect and lubricate steering linkage, ball joints, suspension,
driveshaft and u-joints.
•Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
•Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses and
parking brake system.
•Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
•Check wheels for end play and noise
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•Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle u-joints
Date:
Odometer reading:
R.O.#Dealer’s Stamp:
37,500 miles (60,000 km)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
•Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
•Inspect air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required
Date:
Odometer reading:
R.O.#Dealer’s Stamp:
45,000 miles (72,000 km)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
•Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
•Inspect tires for wear and rotate
•Inspect air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required
•Inspect and lubricate steering linkage, ball joints, suspension,
driveshaft and u-joints.
•Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
•Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses and
parking brake system.
•Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
•Check wheels for end play and noise
•Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle u-joints
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Date:
Odometer reading:
R.O.#Dealer’s Stamp:
52,500 miles (84,500 km)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
•Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
•Inspect air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required
Date:
Odometer reading:
R.O.#Dealer’s Stamp:
60,000 miles (96,500 km)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
•Change automatic transmission fluid and external filter element
•Change manual transmission fluid
•Lubricate 4x4 front hub needle bearings (Excursion only)
•Lubricate 4x2 front wheel bearings, adjust wheel bearings and replace
grease seals (if non-sealed bearings)
•Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
•Inspect tires for wear and rotate
•Inspect air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required
•Inspect and lubricate steering linkage, ball joints, suspension,
driveshaft and u-joints.
•Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
•Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses and
parking brake system.
•Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
•Check wheels for end play and noise
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•Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle u-joints
Date:
Odometer reading:
R.O.#Dealer’s Stamp:
67,500 miles (108,000 km)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
•Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
•Inspect air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required
Date:
Odometer reading:
R.O.#Dealer’s Stamp:
75,000 miles (121,000 km)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
•Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
•Inspect tires for wear and rotate
•Inspect air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required
•Inspect and lubricate steering linkage, ball joints, suspension,
driveshaft and u-joints.
•Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
•Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses and
parking brake system.
•Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
•Check wheels for end play and noise
•Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle u-joints
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Date:
Odometer reading:
R.O.#Dealer’s Stamp:
82,500 miles (133,000 km)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
•Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
•Inspect air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required
Date:
Odometer reading:
R.O.#Dealer’s Stamp:
90,000 miles (145,000 km)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
•Change automatic transmission fluid and external filter element
•Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
•Inspect tires for wear and rotate
•Inspect air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required
•Inspect and lubricate steering linkage, ball joints, suspension,
driveshaft and u-joints.
•Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
•Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses and
parking brake system.
•Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
•Check wheels for end play and noise
•Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle u-joints
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Date:
Odometer reading:
R.O.#Dealer’s Stamp:
97,500 miles (157,000 km)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Change rear wheel drive (RWD) axle fluid - DANA axlesnotusing
synthetic fluid only
•Change rear axle lubricant (E-450, F-450 and F-550 equipped with
DANA axles only)
•Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
•Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
•Inspect air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required
•Inspect accessory drive belt(s)
Date:
Odometer reading:
R.O.#Dealer’s Stamp:
105,000 miles (170,000 km)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
•Change engine coolant (see Motorcraft Premium Gold Coolant Change
Record)
•Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
•Inspect tires for wear and rotate
•Inspect air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required
•Inspect and lubricate steering linkage, ball joints, suspension,
driveshaft and u-joints.
•Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
•Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses and
parking brake system.
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•Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
•Check wheels for end play and noise
•Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle u-joints
Date:
Odometer reading:
R.O.#Dealer’s Stamp:
112,500 miles (181,000 km)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
•Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
•Inspect air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required
Date:
Odometer reading:
R.O.#Dealer’s Stamp:
120,000 miles (193,000 km)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
•Change automatic transmission fluid and external filter element
•Change manual transmission fluid
•Lubricate 4x4 front hub needle bearings (Excursion only)
•Lubricate 4x2 front wheel bearings, adjust wheel bearings and replace
grease seals (if non-sealed bearings)
•Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
•Inspect tires for wear and rotate
•Inspect air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required
•Inspect and lubricate steering linkage, ball joints, suspension,
driveshaft and u-joints.
•Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
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