2011 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS spark plugs

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 6.8L V10 engine
Air filter element FA-1782
Battery BXT-65-750
Oil filter FL-820-S
Spark plugs *
Transmission fluid filter FT-180
*For spark plug replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate intervals for
changing the spark plugs.
Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraftor
equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be
void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not
used.
Maintenance and Specifications
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Avoid the rising cost of properly maintaining your vehicle!
Ford ESP also offers a Premium Maintenance Plan that covers items that
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your vehicle maintenance. It covers regular checkups, routine
inspections, preventive care and replacement of items that require
periodic attention fornormal “wear”:
•Wiper blades•Brake pads and linings
•Spark plugs (except
California)•Shock absorbers
•Clutch disc•Belts and hoses
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Ford Extended Service Plan
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Every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km)Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if
equipped)
Replace engine air filter
Replace fuel filter (Ranger)
Every 37,500 miles
(60,000 km)Inspect valve clearances; adjust as necessary
(Transit Connect CNG vehicles)
Every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid and filter on
5–speed TorqShifttransmission; consult dealer
for requirements
Replace front wheel bearing grease/grease seal if
non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles)
Every 105,000 miles
(168,000 km)Change engine coolant
1
Change manual transmission fluid (except
Escape)
Change rear axle fluid (Dana axles)
Replace spark plugs
Inspect accessory drive belt(s)
2
Every 150,000 miles
(240,000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid and filter
(except 5–speed TorqShifttransmission) (filter
not required on 6F35, 6F50, DPS6 and AWF-21
transmissions); consult dealer for requirements
Change front axle fluid (4WD vehicles)
Change manual transmission fluid (Escape)
Change rear axle fluid (RWD vehicles)
Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles)
Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced
within the last 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
Replace front wheel bearings and seals if
non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles)
1Initial replacement at 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 72 months; every
45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 36 months thereafter
2Perform a follow-up inspection at 120,000 miles (192,000 km)
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
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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
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
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L
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
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
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
Index
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