SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6
monthsChange engine oil and replace filter
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)Check air filter restriction gauge (replace air filter as
required or when air filter restriction gauge indicates)
Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or
400 hours of engine operation
(whichever comes first)Change engine-mounted fuel filter and chassis-mounted
(FCM) fuel filter
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 (8,000 km), 3
months or 200 hours of engine
operation (whichever comes first) if
vehicle is used for stationary
operationChange engine oil and replace filter
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km), 6
months or 200 hours of engine
operation (whichever comes first)Change engine oil and replace filter
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)Check air filter restriction gauge (replace air filter as
required or when air filter restriction gauge indicates)
Inspect brake system
Inspect and lubricate steering and suspension ball joints
Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or
400 hours of engine operation
(whichever comes first)Change engine-mounted fuel filter and chassis-mounted
(FCM) fuel filter
30,000 miles (48,000 km) and
90,000 miles (144,000 km)Lubricate 4x2 wheel bearings. Replace wheel bearing
grease seal.
As requiredReplace cabin air filter, if equipped
Note:For vehicles that operate under severe service conditions such as
frequent or extended idle (over 10 minutes per hour of normal driving),
maintenance requirements need to be adjusted. This needs to be
considered when determining vehicle service intervals.
2008 Econoline(eco)
Supplement
USA(fus)
Scheduled Maintenance: E-Series
72
Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6
monthsChange engine oil and replace filter
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)Check air filter restriction gauge (replace air filter as
required or when air filter restriction gauge indicates)
Inspect and lubricate steering and suspension ball joints
Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or
400 hours of engine operation
(whichever comes first)Change engine-mounted fuel filter and chassis-mounted
(FCM) fuel filter
As requiredReplace cabin air filter, if equipped
Off-road operation
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6
monthsChange engine oil and replace filter
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)Check air filter restriction gauge (replace air filter as
required or when air filter restriction gauge indicates)
Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or
400 hours of engine operation
(whichever comes first)Change engine-mounted fuel filter and chassis-mounted
(FCM) fuel filter
Every 50,000 miles (80,000 km)Change rear axle lubricant (E–450 only)
As requiredInspect and lubricate steering and suspension ball joints
Short trip in cold operating conditions
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6
monthsChange engine oil and replace filter
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)Inspect and lubricate steering and suspension ball joints
Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or
400 hours of engine operation
(whichever comes first)Change engine-mounted fuel filter and chassis-mounted
(FCM) fuel filter
2008 Econoline(eco)
Supplement
USA(fus)
Scheduled Maintenance: E-Series
73
