Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy
commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Replace cabin air filter
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)– Inspect brake system
– Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag
– Lubricate control arm and steering ball joints if equipped
with grease fittings
– Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth; vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should
only rotate if unusual wear is observed
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 months– Inspect and lubricate U-joints
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km),
6 months or 200 hours of engine
operation– Change engine oil and filter
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid (except 6R80 and
TorqShifttransmissions)
– Replace front wheel bearing grease/grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles)
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)– Replace spark plugs
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Lamps
daytime running light ...............20
headlamps .................................20
headlamps, flash to pass ..........21
instrument panel, dimming .....21
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ............56
Loading instructions ...................47
Load limits ...................................42
Lubricant specifications ...........125
Lug nuts ......................................78
M
Message center ...........................16
english/metric button ...............18
system check button ................18
warning messages .....................18
Motorcraftparts ......................124
O
Octane rating ............................107
Oil (see Engine oil) ....................93
P
Parking brake ..............................57
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........124
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .................................69
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....114
fluid, refill capacity ................125
fluid, specifications .................125R
Relays ....................................65, 72
Roadside assistance ....................63
S
Safety defects, reporting ............89
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Maintenance and Log .............139
Servicing your vehicle ................91
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................124, 128
Special notice ................................4
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................125
Speed control ..............................23
Starting your vehicle ............51–53
jump starting ............................79
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................22
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................22
Tires .......................................25–26
alignment ..................................35
care ............................................31
changing ..............................73, 75
checking the pressure ..............30
inflating .....................................27
replacing ..............................33, 76
rotating ......................................36
safety practices .........................34
sidewall information .................37
snow tires and chains ..............41
spare tire ...................................73
terminology ...............................26
tire grades .................................26
treadwear ............................25, 32
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