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EXCEPTIONS
In addition, there are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule. They
are listed below:
Normal vehicle axle maintenance
❑Rear axles and power take-off (PTO) units containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with Ford-design
axles are lubricated for life. These lubricants are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service is re-
quired or the axle assembly has been submerged in water. The axle and PTO lubricant should be changed anytime the axle
and PTO have been submerged in water. During extended trailer tow operation above 70°F (21°C) ambient and wide open
throttle for extended periods above 45 mph (72 km/h), non-synthetic rear axle lubricants should be replaced every
3,000 miles (4,800 km) or 3 months, whichever occurs first. The 3,000 mile (4,800 km) lubricant change interval may
be waived if the axle was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part
number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. Add friction modifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A) or equivalent for complete refill of Traction-
Lok rear axles (refer to
Maintenance product and specificationsin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter for details).
The axle lubricant should be changed anytime an axle has been submerged in water.
Police/Taxi/Livery vehicle axle maintenance
❑Replace rear axle lubricant every 100,000 miles (160,000 km). Rear axle lubricant change may be waived if the axle
was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number FITZ-19580-B or
equivalent. Add four ounces (118 mL) of additive friction modifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A) or equivalent for complete refill of
Traction-Lok rear axles. The axle lubricant should be changed anytime the axle has been submerged in water.
E–450 and F–450/550 axle maintenance
❑Replace rear axle lubricant every 100,000 miles (160,000 km) under normal driving conditions on all E–450 and
F–450/550 applications. For E–450 and F–450/550 vehicles operated at or near maximum Gross Vehicle Weights, the
rear axle lubricant should be replaced every 50,000 miles (80,000 km). In addition, this 50,000 mile (80,000 km)
schedule should be observed when the vehicles are operated under the Special Operating Conditions.
California fuel filter replacement
❑If vehicle is registered in California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this main-
tenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life.
Ford Motor Company, however, urges you to have all recommended maintenance services performed at the specified inter-
vals and to record all vehicle service.
Class A Motorhome
❑Every two years - Change brake fluid
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ABS (see Brakes) .....................155
AdvanceTrac ..............................158
Air cleaner filter .......255–256, 259
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..............................82–83, 91
and child safety seats ..............85
description ..........................83, 91
disposal ......................................93
driver airbag ..................83, 86, 91
indicator light .....................90, 93
operation .......................83, 86, 91
passenger airbag ...........83, 86, 91
side airbag .................................91
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................233
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................155–156
Anti-theft system ........................59
Audio system (see Radio) ...19, 21
Automatic transmission ............166
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................166
fluid, refill capacities ..............260
fluid, specification ..................260
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....26
Auxiliary power point .................50
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........260
refill capacities ........................260
B
Battery .......................................231
acid, treating emergencies .....231
jumping a disabled battery ....201maintenance-free ....................231
replacement, specifications ...259
servicing ..................................231
Belt-Minder...............................78
Booster seats .............................106
Brakes ........................................155
anti-lock ...........................155–156
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................156
fluid, checking and adding ....251
fluid, refill capacities ..............260
fluid, specifications .................260
lubricant specifications ..........260
parking ....................................157
shift interlock ..........................164
Bulbs ............................................42
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....260
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................191
Child safety seats ........................98
attaching with tether
straps .......................................103
in front seat ..............................98
in rear seat ........................98, 102
LATCH .....................................102
recommendations .....................96
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................106
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............216
instrument panel ....................218
interior .....................................219
plastic parts ............................217
safety belts ..............................219
washing ....................................214
waxing .....................................215
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replacing bulbs .........................44
LATCH anchors .........................102
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........156
Limited-slip axle .......................163
Load limits .................................132
Loading instructions .................139
Locks
doors ..........................................55
Lubricant specifications ...........260
Lug nuts ....................................200
M
Manual transmission .................168
fluid capacities ........................260
lubricant specifications ..........260
reverse .....................................170
Mirrors .........................................51
fold away ...................................52
side view mirrors
(power) ...............................51–52
Motorcraftparts ......221, 239, 259
O
Octane rating ............................243
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................227
P
Parking brake ............................157
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........259
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................69Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................185
Power door locks ........................55
Power mirrors .......................51–52
Power point .................................50
Power steering ..........................163
fluid, checking and adding ....250
fluid, refill capacity ................260
fluid, specifications .................260
Power Windows ...........................50
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................164
R
Radio ......................................19, 21
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ........................................96
Relays ........................................181
Remote entry system .................55
illuminated entry ......................58
locking/unlocking doors ...........56
panic alarm ...............................56
replacing the batteries .............57
Roadside assistance ..................179
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........109
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ......68, 71–72, 74, 76–77
Safety Canopy .............................91
Safety defects, reporting ..........213
Safety
restraints ............. 68, 71–74, 76–77
Belt-Minder.............................78
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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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