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Off-road operation
As required Inspect functional holes in each leg of the twin
tip and the holes under the shield just inboard
of the right rear tire to make sure they are
kept clean/clear of debris or foreign materials.
Refer to theCleaningchapter for more
information
Inspect steering and suspension ball joints and
tie rods; lubricate if equipped with grease
fittings
Every 7,500 miles
(12,000 km)Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and
measure tread depth and inspect wheel ends
for endplay and noise; dual rear wheels should
only be rotated if unusual wear is observed
Inspect brake system pads and rotors
Inspect engine air filter restriction gauge;
replace filter as indicated by gauge
Every 7,500 miles
(12,000 km) or 300
engine hoursChange engine oil and filter
Inspect and lubricate U-joints
Every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km),
6 months, 600 engine
hours or as indicated
by message centerReplace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)Replace wheel bearing grease/grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles)
Every 50,000 miles
(80,000 km)Change rear axle fluid (if equipped with a
Dana rear axle; some F-350s, all F-450/550s)
Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles)
Inspect front axle fluid (4WD vehicles)
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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Operating in dusty conditions (i.e. unpaved or dusty roads)
Every 7,500 miles
(12,000 km)Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and
measure tread depth and inspect wheel ends
for endplay and noise; dual rear wheels should
only be rotated if unusual wear is observed
Inspect brake system pads and rotors
Inspect engine air filter restriction gauge;
replace filter as indicated by gauge
Inspect steering and suspension ball joints and
tie rods; lubricate if equipped with grease
fittings
Every 7,500 miles
(12,000 km), 6 months
or 300 engine hoursChange engine oil and filter
Inspect and lubricate U-joints
Every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km),
6 months, 600 engine
hours or as indicated
by message centerReplace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)Replace wheel bearing grease/grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles)
Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter
change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter of theOwner’s
Guide.
Use of Biodiesel, up to and including 20% Biodiesel (B20)
As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by
message center and perform services listed in
the scheduled maintenance chart
Every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km),
6 months, 600 engine
hours or as indicated
by message centerReplace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
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Use of non-Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuel - vehicles
operated where ULSD fuel isn’t required/available
Every 2,500 miles
(4,000 km) or
3 months (if using
high sulfur fuel with
more than 500 ppm
sulfur)Change engine oil and filter
Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or
6 months (if using
high sulfur fuel with
less than 500 ppm
sulfur)Change engine oil and filter
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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