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To change the engine oil and oil filter:
1. Unscrew the oil filter and oil pan drain plug and wait for the oil to drain.
Note:The oil pan drain plug only requires 1/4 turn to removal/install. A
3/8 inch socket drive may be used to assist with removal/installation, but be
careful not to over-tighten the plug during installation.
2. Replace the filter.
3. Reinstall the oil pan drain plug.
4. Refill the engine with new oil. For the proper capacity, see
Maintenance product specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
5. Reset the Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™. SeeMessage centerin the
Instrument Clusterchapter for more information.
WARNING:Do not handle a hot oil filter with bare hands.
WARNING:Continuous contact with used motor oil has caused
cancer in laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with
soap and water.
Engine lubrication for severe service operation
The following conditions define severe operation for which engine
operation with SAE 5W-40 API CJ-4 is recommended. Oil and oil filter
change intervals will be determined by the Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™
as noted previously.
•
frequent or extended idling (over 10 minutes per hour of normal driving)
•low-speed operation/stationary use
•if vehicle is operated in sustained ambient temperatures below -10°F
(-23°C) or above 100°F (38°C)
•frequent low-speed operation, consistent heavy traffic less than
25 mph (40 km/h)
•operating in severe dust conditions
•operating the vehicle off road
•towing a trailer over 1,000 miles (1,600 km)
•sustained, high-speed driving at Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(maximum loaded weight for vehicle operation)
•
use of fuels with sulfur content other than ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD)
•use of high-sulfur diesel fuel
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Why maintain your vehicle?
This guide describes the scheduled maintenance required for your vehicle.
Carefully following this schedule helps protect against major repair
expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance and may also
help to increase the value of your vehicle when you sell or trade it.
It is your responsibility to see that all scheduled maintenance is performed
and that the materials used meet Ford engineering specifications. Failure
to perform scheduled maintenance in this guide will invalidate warranty
coverage on parts affected by the lack of maintenance. Be sure receipts for
completed maintenance are kept with the vehicle and confirmation of the
work performed is always recorded in this guide.
Your Ford dealer has factory-trained technicians who can perform the
required maintenance using genuine Ford parts. They are committed to
meeting your service needs and to assuring your continuing satisfaction.
Protecting your investment
Maintenance is an investment that will pay dividends in the form of
improved reliability, durability and resale value. To ensure the proper
performance of your vehicle and its emission control systems, it is imperative
that scheduled maintenance be completed at the designated intervals.
For your convenience, your vehicle is equipped with a message center
which determines the proper oil change service interval. You should
perform the engine oil change as indicated by the instrument cluster
message center. The message center will display ENGINE OIL CHANGE
SOON or OIL CHANGE REQUIRED to indicate when an oil change is
needed. The engine oil change service needs to be completed within two
weeks or 500 miles (800 km) after the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
message is displayed. Your oil change service interval can be up to one
year or 10,000 miles (16,000 km) depending on operating conditions.
Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter
change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter of the owner guide.
If your message center is prematurely reset or becomes inoperative, you
should perform the oil change interval at six months, 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or 200 hours from your last oil change.
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built with multiple complex
performance systems. Every manufacturer develops these systems using
different specifications and performance features. That’s why it’s
important to rely upon your Ford dealership to properly diagnose and
repair your vehicle.
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Multi-point inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important that you have
the systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify any
potential issue before there are any problems. Ford Motor Company
suggests the following multi-point inspection to be performed at every
scheduled maintenance interval as the way to ensure your vehicle keeps
running right.
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG
For your convenience, your vehicle is equipped with a message center
which calculates the proper oil change service interval. You should
perform the engine oil change as indicated by the instrument cluster
message center. The message center will display ENGINE OIL CHANGE
SOON or OIL CHANGE REQUIRED to indicate when an oil change is
needed. The engine oil change service needs to be completed within two
weeks or 500 miles (800 km) after the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
message is displayed. Your oil change service interval can be up to one
year or 10,000 miles (16,000 km). Reset your Intelligent Oil Life
Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter change; refer to the
Instrument Clusterchapter of the owner guide.
If your message center is prematurely reset or becomes inoperative, you
should perform the oil change interval at six months, 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or 200 hours from your last oil change.
Multi-point inspection - recommended at every visit
❑Check and top-up fluid levels: brake, engine coolant reservoir, secondary low-temperature cooling system reservoir, automatic
transmission, power steering, window washer.
❑Inspect tires for wear and check air pressure, including spare.
❑Check exhaust system for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign materials.
❑Check that holes in the tail-pipe of the exhaust system are clear of debris; the holes/slots are functional
❑Check battery performance.
❑Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights.
❑Check radiators, coolers and heater and air conditioning hoses.
❑Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation.
❑Check windshield for cracks, chips and pitting.
❑Inspect for oil and fluid leaks.
❑Inspect air filter.
❑Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for leaks and damage.
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Oil Change Service Interval* 1 2 345678910
Change engine oil and filter• •••••••••
Refill diesel exhaust fluid tank• •••••••••
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread
depth. Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels
should only rotate if unusual wear is observed.• •••••••••
Inspect air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as
necessary• •••••••••
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag• •••••••••
Inspect and lubricate steering linkage, ball joints,
suspension, tie rod ends, driveshaft, front axle
U-joints (4WD vehicles)• •••••••••
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)• •••••••••
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level•••••
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake
linings, hoses and parking brake•••••
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields•••••
*Oil change service intervals should be completed as indicated by the instrument cluster message center
Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter
of theOwner’s Guide
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Oil Change Service Interval* 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Change engine oil and filter• •••••••••
Refill diesel exhaust fluid tank• •••••••••
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread
depth. Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels
should only rotate if unusual wear is observed.• •••••••••
Inspect air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as
necessary• •••••••••
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag• •••••••••
Inspect and lubricate steering linkage, ball joints,
suspension, tie rod ends, driveshaft, front axle
U-joints (4WD vehicles)• •••••••••
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)• •••••••••
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level•••••
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake
linings, hoses and parking brake•••••
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields•••••
*Oil change service intervals should be completed as indicated by the instrument cluster message center
Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter
of theOwner’s Guide
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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
Frequent or extended idling (over 10 minutes per hour of normal driving)
As required– Change engine oil and replace oil filter as indicated by
message center and perform services as listed in the
Scheduled Maintenance chart.
Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km),
6 months, 600 hours of engine
operation, or as indicated by the
message center or instrument
cluster (whichever occurs first)– Change engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or
800 hours of engine operation
(whichever comes first)– Inspect concentration (freeze-point protection) and
additive strength (corrosion inhibitor) (add engine coolant
additive, if required). Refer to
Engine cooling systemin
theIntroductionchapter.
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or
2400 hours of engine operation
(whichever comes first)– Flush & refill engine coolant (refer to
Engine Coolant
Change Record)– Do not add engine coolant additive
Perform the services noted in the preceding table at the specified
time/mileage (km) period either within 3,000 miles (5,000 km) of the
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing in the message center or
when the time/mileage (km) reading indicates service is due.
Example #1:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at
18,751 miles (30,177 km); perform the 22,500 mile (36,000 km) fuel
filter replacement.
Example #2:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message hasnotcome on
but the odometer reads 22,500 miles (36,000 km); perform the fuel filter
replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ was reset at 15,000 miles
[24,000 km].)
Note:For vehicles that operate under severe service conditions such as
frequent or extended idle (over 10 minutes per hour of normal driving),
maintenance requirements need to be adjusted. This needs to be
considered when determining vehicle service intervals.
Note:When adding supplemental coolant additive, do not exceed the
specified maximum of 48 fl. oz. (1.4L). Operating the engine with
excessive supplemental coolant additive may cause overheating which
could lead to severe permanent engine damage.
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Frequent low speed operation if vehicle is used for stationary operation
As required– Change engine oil and replace oil filter as indicated by
message center and perform services as listed in the
Scheduled Maintenance chart.
Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km),
6 months, 600 hours of engine
operation, or as indicated by the
message center or instrument
cluster (whichever occurs first)– Change engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or
800 hours of engine operation
(whichever comes first)– Inspect concentration (freeze-point protection) and
additive strength (corrosion inhibitor) (add engine coolant
additive, if required). Refer to
Engine cooling systemin
theIntroductionchapter.
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or
2400 hours of engine operation
(whichever comes first)– Flush & refill engine coolant (refer to
Engine Coolant
Change Record)– Do not add engine coolant additive
Perform the services noted in the preceding table at the specified
time/mileage (km) period either within 3,000 miles (5,000 km) of the
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing in the message center or
when the time/mileage (km) reading indicates service is due.
Example #1:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at
18,751 miles (30,177 km); perform the 22,500 mile (36,000 km) fuel
filter replacement.
Example #2:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message hasnotcome on
but the odometer reads 22,500 miles (36,000 km); perform the fuel filter
replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ was reset at 15,000 miles
[24,000 km].)
Note:When adding supplemental coolant additive, do not exceed the
specified maximum of 48 fl. oz. (1.4L). Operating the engine with
excessive supplemental coolant additive may cause overheating which
could lead to severe permanent engine damage.
Note:For vehicles that operate under severe service conditions such as
frequent or extended idle (over 10 minutes per hour of normal driving),
maintenance requirements need to be adjusted. This needs to be
considered when determining vehicle service intervals.
Note:After initial coolant flush and fill at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or
2400 hours of operation, flush and fill every 45,000 miles (80,000 km) or
1800 hours thereafter.
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