2013 FORD SUPER DUTY towing

NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor®
Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor® that
determines when the engine oil needs to be changed based on how your
vehicle is used. By using several important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning your vehicle and reduce
environmental waste at the same time. This means you won’t have to
remember to change the oil on a mileage-based schedule; the vehicle lets
you know when an oil change is due by displaying OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED in the information display. The following table is intended to
provide examples of vehicle use and its impact on engine oil change
intervals; it is provided as a guideline only. Actual engine oil change
intervals depend on several factors and generally decrease with severity
of use.
When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
Miles (km) Vehicle use and examples
7500-10000
(12000-16000)Normal
– Normal commuting with highway driving
– No, or moderate, load or towing
– Flat to moderately hilly roads
– No extended idling
5000-7499
(8000-11999)Severe
– Moderate to heavy load or towing
– Mountainous or off-road conditions
– Extended idling
– Extended hot or cold operation
3000-4999
(4000-7999)Extreme
– Maximum load or towing
– Extreme hot or cold operation
– Use of high sulfur diesel fuel
Use the appropriate special operating condition for maintenance
information when using high sulfur diesel fuels, operating your vehicle
off-road or in dusty conditions (such as unpaved roads)
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Towing a Trailer or Using a Camper or Car-top Carrier
As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by
the information display and perform services
listed in the scheduled maintenance chart.
Every 15000 miles
(24000 km) or 600
engine hoursInspect concentration (freeze-point
protection) and additive (corrosion inhibitor)
strength; add engine coolant additive, if
required
Every 15000 miles
(24000 km), 6 months,
600 engine hours or as
indicated by the
information displayReplace engine- and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Replace wheel bearing grease/grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles).
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles).
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km) or 2400
engine hoursFlush and refill engine coolant; do not add
engine coolant additive.
Note:When adding coolant additive, do not exceed the specified
maximum of 48 fluid ounces (1.4 liters). Operating the engine with
excessive coolant additive may cause overheating which could lead to
severe permanent engine damage.
Note:After initial coolant flush and fill at 60000 miles
(96000 kilometers) or 2400 engine hours, flush and fill every 45000 miles
(72000 kilometers) or 1800 engine hours thereafter.
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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 with synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks equipped with
Ford-design axles are lubricated for life; do not check or change fluid
unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the assembly has been
submerged in water. During long periods of trailer towing with outside
temperatures above 70°F (21°C) and at wide-open throttle for long
periods above 45 mph (72 km/h), non-synthetic rear axle fluids should
be changed every 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) or three months,
whichever comes first. This interval can be waived if the axle is filled
with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid 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 toTechnical specificationsin the
Maintenancechapter for details).
F-450 and F-550 axle maintenance:Change rear axle fluid every
100000 miles (160000 kilometers) under normal driving conditions on all
commercial applications. For trucks operated at or near maximum Gross
Vehicle Weights, the rear axle fluid should be changed every 50000 miles
(80000 kilometers). In addition, this 50000 mile (80000 kilometer)
schedule should be observed when the vehicles are operated under the
special operating conditions, where noted.
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF):The DPF may need to be removed
for ash cleaning at approximately 120000 miles (192000 kilometers) or
greater (actual mileage can vary greatly depending upon engine/vehicle
operating conditions) and replaced with a new or remanufactured (ash
cleaned) part. The filter may need to be replaced at approximately
250000 miles (400000 kilometers) depending upon engine/vehicle
operating conditions. In both cases the engine control system will set a
service light (
) to inform you to bring the vehicle to the dealer for
service. If there are any issues with the oxidation catalyst/DPF system a
service light (
or) will be set by the engine control system to
inform you to bring the vehicle into a dealership for service.
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Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ..............18
Gauges ...........................................6
I
Instrument panel
cluster ..........................................6
Intelligent Oil Life Monitor ........51
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ........47
L
Lights, warning and indicator ......6
Low fuel pressure .............3, 15, 31
M
Motorcraft® parts .......................66
O
OCR ........................................34, 36Oil (see Engine oil) ....................49
P
Parts (see Motorcraft® parts) ..66
S
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Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log ...............75
Selective Catalytic Reduction
(SCR) System .............................19
Speed control ................................5
Starting your vehicle ..........4, 8, 62
jump starting ............................47
T
Towing
trailer towing ............................45
Transmission
lubricant specifications ............67
Troubleshooting ..........................62
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