2011 FORD RANGER 4WD

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 (if equipped).
– Replace engine air filter.
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)– Inspect brake system.
– Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
– Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
– Lubricate control arm and steering ball joints (if
equipped with grease fittings).
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 replace oil filter.
Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km)– Replace fuel filter (Ranger).
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 60,000 miles (96,000 km)– Replace spark plugs.
– Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles).
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Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped).
– Replace engine air filter.
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)– Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
– Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 months– Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
– Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km)– Replace fuel filter (Ranger).
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).
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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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