Off-road Operation
As requiredExhaust Tips: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 theVehicle Care
chapter for more information.
Inspect steering and suspension ball joints and
tie rods. Lubricate if equipped with grease
fittings.
Every 7500 miles
(12000 km)Rotate tires
*, inspect tires for wear and
measure tread depth and inspect wheel ends
for endplay and noise.
Inspect brake system pads and rotors.
Inspect engine air filter restriction gauge.
Replace filter if necessary.
Every 7500 miles
(12000 km) or 300
engine hoursChange engine oil and filter.
**
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Every 15000 miles
(24000 km), six
months, 600 engine
hours or as indicated
by the information
displayReplace engine- and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Replace air inlet foam filter.
Replace wheel bearing grease and grease seals
if non-sealed bearings are used (2WD
vehicles).
Every 50000 miles
(80000 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).
*Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels
when specified; rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted.
**Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor® after each engine oil and filter
change. See theInformation Displaychapter of theOwner’s Manual.
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Operating in Dusty Conditions (i.e. Unpaved or Dusty Roads)
Every 7500 miles
(12000 km)Rotate tires*, inspect tires for wear and
measure tread depth and inspect wheel ends
for endplay and noise.
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 7500 miles
(12000 km), six
months or 300 engine
hoursChange engine oil and filter.
**
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Every 15000 miles
(24000 km), six
months, 600 engine
hours or as indicated
by the information
displayReplace engine- and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Replace air inlet foam filter.
Replace wheel bearing grease and grease seals
if non-sealed bearings are used (2WD
vehicles).
*Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels
when specified; rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted.
**Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor® after each engine oil and filter
change. See theInformation Displaychapter of theOwner’s Manual.
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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 15000 miles
(24000 km), six
months, 600 engine
hours or as indicated
by the information
displayReplace engine- and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Use of non-Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) Fuel - Vehicles
Operated where ULSD Fuel Is Not Required or Available
Every 2500 miles
(4000 km) or three
months (if using high
sulfur fuel with more
than 500 ppm sulfur)Change engine oil and filter.
*
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km) or six
months (if using high
sulfur fuel with fewer
than 500 ppm sulfur)Change engine oil and filter.*
*
Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor® after each engine oil and filter
change. See theInformation Displaychapter of theOwner’s Manual.
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A
Accessory belt .............................66
Additive
coolant .................................57, 67
Air cleaner filter .............10, 58, 66
Air filter restriction gauge .........58
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ..................53
B
Battery .........................................66
auxiliary battery .......................66
jumping a disabled battery ......47
Biodiesel ......................................15
Break-in period .............................3
C
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..........64–65
Cold weather operation ..........8, 10
Coolant ..............................5, 53, 67
checking and adding ................53
refill capacities ..........................67
Coolant additive ..........................67
Coolant change .........52–53, 57, 67
Cooler ............................................5
D
Diesel exhaust fluid
(DEF) ....................................19, 47
Diesel Particulate Filter
(DPF) ..............................34–36, 40
Drivebelt ......................................66E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ............................47
Emission control
system ........................34–36, 40, 42
Engine ..........................................48
cleaning ...............................64–65
coolant .......................................67
diesel .......................................2–3
refill capacities ..........................67
service points ............................48
starting after a collision ...........46
Engine fan ...................................58
Engine oil ....................4, 49, 51, 67
dipstick ......................................49
filter, specifications ..................66
refill capacities ..........................67
specifications ......................49, 67
Exhaust brake .............................44
Exhaust filter ........................34, 36
Exhaust Fluid ..............................19
Exhaust system .........19, 34, 40, 65
F
Fan, Engine Cooling ...................58
Filter
fuel .............................................32
Fuel ........................................14, 43
cap .............................................18
capacity .....................................67
dual tank selector switch .........43
filling your vehicle with fuel ....18
filter, specifications ............32, 66
fuel pump shut-off switch .......46
Fuel pump shut-off switch .........46
Fuel separator .......................30, 32
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