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•Do not use the winter grille cover when temperatures are above 50°F
(10°C). Use of the cover in these conditions could cause your vehicle
to overheat. If this happens while the cover is being used, remove the
cover and store properly.
•Do not use the winter grille cover above 32°F (0°C) if towing a trailer.
The added power needed to tow a trailer requires the radiator grille to
have full airflow under all conditions. Your vehicle may overheat if the
cover is used while towing a trailer.
•Do not modify the winter grille cover. The winter grille cover does not
block some sections of the front of the vehicle because these openings
are needed to provide enough airflow to the radiator and air cooler in
extremely cold temperatures.
Installation instructions
The “Installation Instructions” included with your winter grille cover
packaging explain how to install and remove your vehicle’s winter grille
cover. When installing or removing the winter grille cover, refer to the
“Usage guidelines”listed previously. When you first attempt to fit the
winter grille cover, it may appear to be undersized. This is due to the
nature of the special vinyl, which will stretch during installation to
ensure a tight fit. For this reason, the initial installation of the winter
grille cover is best performed when the cover is warm.
Engine block heater (if equipped)
Refer to theDrivingchapter in theOwner’s Guide.
Rapid Heat supplemental heating system (if equipped)
The optional Rapid Heat feature is an electrically powered device that is
designed to provide supplemental heat during engine warm up. For
maximum effectiveness mid to low blower speed is recommended during
initial warm up. When operating in automatic mode (when equipped) the
climate control unit will determine the appropriate blower speed for
existing conditions.
Note:Additional aftermarket electrical loads operated during engine
warm up may impact the performance of the Rapid heat supplemental
heater.
Driving
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If the engine runs hot
The following could cause the engine to overheat:
•Lack of coolant.
•Dirty cooling system.
•Plugged radiator fins, charge air cooler, A/C condenser and/or oil
cooler.
•Malfunctioning fan drive.
•Driving with frozen coolant.
•Sticking thermostat.
•Overloading or pulling heavy trailers during hot weather.
•Grill or radiator air blockage.
•Slipping or missing drive belt.
•Plugged or very dirty air filter.
If fuses burn out
Burned-out or blown fuses usually indicate an electrical short-circuit,
although a fuse may occasionally burn out from vibration. Insert a second
fuse. If this fuse immediately burns out and you cannot locate the cause,
return your vehicle to your dealer for a circuit check.
WARNING:Replacement fuses and circuit breakers must always
be the same rating as the original equipment shown. Never
replace a fuse or circuit breaker with one of a higher rating. Higher
rated fuses or circuit breakers could allow circuit overloading in the
event of a circuit malfunction, resulting in severe vehicle damage or
personal injury due to fire.
Refer to theOwner’s Guidefor replacement of fuses.
Maintenance and Specifications
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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)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth and inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise
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 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or
600 hours of engine operation
(whichever comes first)Check nitrite level for strength (added Supplemental
Coolant Additive VC-8, if required.) Refer to
Engine cooling
systemin theIntroductionchapter
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)Replace wheel bearing grease and grease seals on 4x2
wheel bearings (if non-sealed bearings)
Every 45,000 miles (72,000 km) or
1800 hours of operation (whichever
comes first)Flush & refill engine coolant (refer to Motorcraft Engine
Coolant Change Record) – Do not add Supplemental
Coolant Additive
Note:When adding supplemental coolant additive, do not exceed the
specified maximum of 32 fl. oz. (946 mL). Operating the engine with
excessive supplemental coolant additive may cause overheating which
could lead to severe permanent engine damage.
Scheduled Maintenance: E-Series
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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),
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
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth and inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise
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
Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or
600 hours of engine operation
(whichever comes first)Check nitrite level for strength (added Supplemental
Coolant Additive VC-8, if required.) Refer to
Engine cooling
systemin theIntroductionchapter
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)Replace wheel bearing grease and grease seals on 4x2
wheel bearings (if non-sealed bearings)
Every 45,000 miles (72,000 km) or
1800 hours of operation (whichever
comes first)Flush & refill engine coolant (refer to Motorcraft Engine
Coolant Change Record) – Do not add Supplemental
Coolant Additive
Note:When adding supplemental coolant additive, do not exceed the
specified maximum of 32 fl. oz. (946 mL). Operating the engine with
excessive supplemental coolant additive may cause overheating which
could lead to severe permanent engine damage.
Scheduled Maintenance: E-Series
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Extensive idling if vehicle is used for stationary operation
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 10,000 miles (16,000 km),
400 hours of engine operation
(whichever comes first) if vehicle is
used for stationary operationChange engine-mounted fuel filter and chassis-mounted
(FCM) fuel filter
Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or
600 hours of engine operation
(whichever comes first)Check nitrite level for strength (added Supplemental
Coolant Additive VC-8, if required.) Refer to
Engine cooling
systemin theIntroductionchapter
Every 45,000 miles (72,000 km) or
1800 hours of operation (whichever
comes first)Flush & refill engine coolant (refer to Motorcraft Engine
Coolant Change Record) – Do not add Supplemental
Coolant Additive
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.
Note:When adding supplemental coolant additive, do not exceed the
specified maximum of 32 fl. oz. (946 mL). Operating the engine with
excessive supplemental coolant additive may cause overheating which
could lead to severe permanent engine damage.
Scheduled Maintenance: E-Series
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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
Frequent or extended idling (over 10 minutes per hour of normal driving)
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth and inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 monthsInspect and lubricate U-joints
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km),
3 months or 200 hours of engine
operation (whichever comes first)Change engine oil and replace filter
Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km),
6 months or 400 hours of engine
operation (whichever comes first)Change engine-mounted fuel filter and chassis-mounted
(HFCM) fuel filter
Every 20,000 miles (32,000 km) or
800 hours of engine operation
(whichever comes first)Check nitrite level for strength (added Supplemental
Coolant Additive VC-8, if required.) Refer to
Engine cooling
systemin theIntroductionchapter
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or
2400 hours of engine operation
(whichever comes first)Flush & refill engine coolant (refer to Motorcraft Engine
Coolant Change Record) – Do not add Supplemental
Coolant Additive
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.
Note:When adding supplemental coolant additive, do not exceed the
specified maximum of 32 fl. oz. (946 mL). Operating the engine with
excessive supplemental coolant additive may cause overheating which
could lead to severe permanent engine damage.
Scheduled Maintenance: F-Super Duty
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Frequent low speed operation, consistent heavy traffic less than 25 mph
(40 km/h) and/or long rush hour traffic
Every 5,000 (8,000 km) milesRotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth and inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise
Check air filter restriction gauge (replace air filter as
required or when air filter restriction gauge indicates)
Inspect brake system pads and rotors
Inspect and lubricate steering and suspension ball joints
and tie rod ends (if equipped with zerk fittings)
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 10,000 miles (16,000 km),
6 months or 400 hours of engine
operation (whichever comes first)Change engine-mounted fuel filter and chassis-mounted
(HFCM) fuel filter
Every 20,000 miles (32,000 km) or
800 hours of engine operation
(whichever comes first)Check nitrite level for strength (added Supplemental
Coolant Additive VC-8, if required.) Refer to
Engine cooling
systemin theIntroductionchapter
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)Change transfer case fluid (4x4 only)
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or
2400 hours of engine operation
(whichever comes first)Flush & refill engine coolant (refer to Motorcraft Engine
Coolant Change Record) – Do not add Supplemental
Coolant Additive
Note:When adding supplemental coolant additive, do not exceed the
specified maximum of 32 fl. oz. (946 mL). Operating the engine with
excessive supplemental coolant additive may cause overheating which
could lead to severe permanent engine damage.
Scheduled Maintenance: F-Super Duty
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Frequent low speed operation if vehicle is used for stationary operation
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 20,000 miles (32,000 km) or
800 hours of engine operation
(whichever comes first)Check nitrite level for strength (added Supplemental
Coolant Additive VC-8, if required.) Refer to
Engine cooling
systemin theIntroductionchapter
Note:When adding supplemental coolant additive, do not exceed the
specified maximum of 32 fl. oz. (946 mL). Operating the engine with
excessive supplemental coolant additive may cause overheating which
could lead to severe permanent engine damage.
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.
Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads
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
and tie rods (if equipped with zerk fittings)
Inspect brake system pads and rotors
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth and inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 monthsChange engine oil and replace filter
Inspect and lubricate U-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
(HFCM) fuel filter
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)Replace wheel bearing grease and grease seals on 4x2
wheel bearings (if non-sealed bearings)
Scheduled Maintenance: F-Super Duty
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