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Off-road operation
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped).
– Replace engine air filter.
– Inspect and lubricate steering linkage ball joints and
U-joints (if equipped with grease fittings).
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 months– Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
– Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
– Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid (not required on
6R80 or TorqShifttransmissions).
– Replace front wheel bearing grease/grease seals on
2WD vehicles (if non-sealed bearings are used).
Every 50,000 miles (80,000 km)– Change manual transmission fluid.
– Change rear axle lubricant (E-450 and F-450/550
only).
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)– Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles).
Exclusive use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles only)
Every oil change– If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with
regular unleaded fuel.
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wheels ......................................215
wiper blades ............................217
Clock adjust
AM/FM .......................................20
AM/FM stereo CD .....................21
Clutch
fluid ..........................................251
operation while driving ..........168
recommended shift speeds ....169
Console ........................................49
Coolant
checking and adding ..............233
refill capacities ................238, 260
specifications ..........................260
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................52
Customer Assistance ................179
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................271, 274
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................210
Getting roadside assistance ...179
Getting the service you
need .........................................206
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................212
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................210
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................39
Dipstick
engine oil .................................227
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................255Driving under special
conditions ..................168, 173, 176
sand .........................................175
snow and ice ...........................177
through water .................175, 178
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................201
Emergency Flashers .................180
Emission control system ..........247
Engine ........................................265
cleaning ...................................216
coolant .....................................233
idle speed control ...................231
lubrication specifications .......260
refill capacities ........................260
service points ..................224–225
starting after a collision .........180
Engine block heater .................153
Engine oil ..................................227
checking and adding ..............227
dipstick ....................................227
filter, specifications ........229, 259
recommendations ...................229
refill capacities ........................260
specifications ..........................260
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................153
F
Floor mats ...................................54
Fluid capacities .........................260
Fog lamps ....................................38
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......171
driving off road .......................172
electronic shift ........................171
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extension assembly ..................77
for adults .......................72, 74, 76
for children ...............................94
lap belt ......................................73
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................69
safety belt maintenance .........109
warning light and chime ..........78
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................102
Safety seats for children ............98
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................267
Satellite Radio Information ........32
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............281
What Maintenance Schedule
Should You Follow? ................277
Seats ............................................62
child safety seats ......................98
cleaning ...................................220
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................59
Servicing your vehicle ..............222
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................20
AM/FM stereo CD .....................21
Snowplowing .................................6
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................259, 265
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................260
Speed control ..............................52Starting your vehicle ........150–152
jump starting ..........................201
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................49
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................49
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....128
Tires ...........................113–114, 191
alignment ................................121
care ..........................................117
changing ..........................191, 196
checking the pressure ............117
inflating ...................................115
label .........................................127
replacing ..................................119
rotating ....................................121
safety practices .......................120
sidewall information ...............122
snow tires and chains ............132
spare tire .................................192
terminology .............................114
tire grades ...............................114
treadwear ........................113, 118
Towing .......................................139
recreational towing .................148
trailer towing ..........................139
wrecker ....................................204
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................254
Transmission
automatic operation ...............166
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....164
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................253
fluid, refill capacities ..............260
lubricant specifications ..........260
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