
Other maintenance items
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seal if non-
sealed bearings are used.
Replace spark plugs.
Every 97500 miles (156000
km)
Change engine coolant.**
Every 105000 miles
(168000 km) Replace rear axle fluid.
Inspect accessory drive belt(s). ***
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter on 6-speed
transmission. Consult dealer for requirements.
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km) Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced within the
last 100000 miles (160000 km).
Replace front wheel bearings and seals if non-sealed
bearings are used.
* If your vehicle has climate-controlled (heated and cooled) seats.
** Initial replacement at six years or 105000 miles (168000 kilometers), then every three
years or 45000 miles (72000 kilometers).
*** If not replaced, inspect every 15000 miles (24000 kilometers).
6.7L Diesel Engine
See the diesel supplement for scheduled
maintenance information. SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
6.2L and 6.8L Gasoline Engines
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician.
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Super Duty (TFA) Scheduled Maintenance

Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Rotate tires*
, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
* Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted. Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect brake system.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Lubricate control arm and steering ball joints if equipped
with grease fittings.
Rotate tires*
, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Change engine oil and filter.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km), six months or 200
engine hours
Change transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
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Super Duty (TFA) Scheduled Maintenance

Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used.
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
* Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted. Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Rotate tires*
, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change rear axle fluid (F-450 and F-550 only).
Every 50000 miles (80000
km)
Change transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
* Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted. Off-road operation
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints, Lubricate
if equipped with grease fittings.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change engine oil and filter.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
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Super Duty (TFA) Scheduled Maintenance

Off-road operation
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires *
, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change rear axle fluid (F-450 and F-550 only).
Every 50000 miles (80000
km)
Change transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
* Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted. Exclusive use of E85 (Flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular
unleaded fuel.
Every oil change interval
6.7L Diesel Engine
See the diesel supplement for special
operating condition information.
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
Normal vehicle axle maintenance: Rear
axles and power take-off 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), change non-synthetic rear axle fluid
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. See Capacities
and Specifications (page 292).
Police, Taxi and Livery vehicle axle
maintenance: Change rear axle fluid every
100000 miles (160000 kilometers). Rear
axle fluid change may be waived if the axle
was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid
meeting Ford specification
WSL-M2C192-A, part number
F1TZ-19580-B, or equivalent. Add four
ounces (118 milliliters) of additive friction
modifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A), or
equivalent, for complete refill of
Traction-Lok rear axles. Change the axle
fluid anytime the axle submerges in water.
435
Super Duty (TFA) Scheduled Maintenance

4
4WD
See: Four-Wheel Drive...................................... 147
A
A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 102
About This Manual...........................................7
Protecting the Environment................................ 7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 158
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 158
Accessories....................................................407 Exterior style........................................................ 407
Interior style......................................................... 407
Lifestyle................................................................. 407
Peace of mind..................................................... 407
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................237 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 238
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 237
Adjusting the Pedals
.....................................62
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................59
Airbag Disposal...............................................44
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 102
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 58
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................58
Arming the Alarm................................................. 58
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 58
Appendices....................................................410
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............79 Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 79
Key in Ignition Warning Chime......................... 79
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 79
Audio Control
..................................................59
Media........................................................................\
60
Seek, Next or Previous....................................... 60
Audio System...............................................300 General Information........................................ 300Audio unit - Vehicles With:
AM/FM/CD/SYNC....................................302
Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM.......301
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD.................................................304
Autolamps........................................................64 Autolamps - Programmable Exit
Delay
.................................................................... 65
Automatic Climate Control......................103
Automatic Transmission...........................140 Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 144
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 146
Understanding the Shift Positions of a 6– Speed Automatic Transmission..........141
Understanding the Shift Positions of the 5– Speed Automatic Transmission.........140
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic® transmission.......................... 143
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................230
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid (If Equipped)........................................................ 230
Auxiliary Input Jack......................................310
Auxiliary Power Points................................126 110 Volt AC Power Points................................. 126
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 126
Locations............................................................... 126
Auxiliary Switches......................................408
B
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........222
Booster Seats
..................................................23
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 24
Brake Fluid Check
........................................233
Brakes...............................................................158 General Information.......................................... 158
Breaking-In.....................................................198
Bulb Specification Chart
...........................242
C
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications................292 Technical Specifications................................. 296
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Car Wash
See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 246
Center Console..............................................128
Removable Front Cupholders........................ 128
Changing a Bulb
..........................................240
Lamp Assembly Condensation................... 240
Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Reverse Lamp Bulbs................................................................... 241
Replacing Cargo Lamp and High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs......................................... 241
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (If Equipped........................................................... 241
Replacing Front Clearance and Identification Lamp Bulbs (If
Equipped)....................................................... 240
Replacing the License Plate Lamp Bulb.................................................................... 242
Changing a Fuse
............................................213
Fuses........................................................................\
213
Changing a Road Wheel
............................279
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 279
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools........280
Removing the Spare Tire (With Spare Tire Carrier Only).................................................... 281
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 282
Changing the 12V Battery.........................234 Battery Management System (If
Equipped)........................................................ 235
Changing the Engine Air Filter................244
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................236
Checking MyKey System Status................51
Checking the Wiper Blades
.....................236
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance.................................................34
Child Safety.......................................................14 General Information............................................. 14
Child Safety Locks.........................................26
Child Seat Positioning..................................25
Cleaning Leather Seats
.............................250
Cleaning Products.......................................246
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels
........................251
Cleaning the Engine....................................247
Cleaning the Exhaust.................................248 Cleaning the Exterior..................................246
Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts...................... 247
Exterior Chrome................................................. 246
Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)................246
Underbody............................................................ 247
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................249
Cleaning the Interior...................................249
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................248
Clearing All MyKeys
........................................51
Climate............................................................396 Climate Control Voice Commands.............397
Climate Control
.............................................102
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 226
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........43
Creating a MyKey
...........................................49
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 50
Cruise Control.................................................60 Principle of Operation........................................ 172
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................. 172
Customer Assistance
.................................207
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording........................................... 9
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps.............................65
Digital Audio..................................................305 HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting........................................... 306
Direction Indicators
.......................................66
Lane Change.......................................................... 66
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................36 Children and Airbags............................................ 41
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........36
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment....................................................... 40
Driving Aids
......................................................173
Driving Hints...................................................198
Driving Through Water
...............................199
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 65
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E
Economical Driving......................................198
Electronic Locking Differential................156 Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential....................................................... 156
Emission Control System...........................137 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 138
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 139
End User License Agreement..................410 SYNC® End User License Agreement
(EULA).............................................................. 410
Engine Block Heater.....................................131 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 132
Engine Coolant Check
...............................226
Adding Engine Coolant..................................... 227
Checking the Engine Coolant........................ 226
Recycled Engine Coolant................................ 228
Severe Climates................................................. 228
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling.............................................................. 228
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 57
Engine Oil Check..........................................225 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 225
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................225
Engine Specifications
.................................292
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 292
Entertainment..............................................364 A/V Inputs............................................................ 380
AM/FM Radio...................................................... 366
Bluetooth Audio................................................. 379
Browsing Device Content............................... 364
CD........................................................................\
..... 375
SD Card Slot and USB Port............................ 376
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)......................................................... 371
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................. 379Essential Towing Checks...........................187
Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 193
Hitches................................................................... 188
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 194
Safety Chains....................................................... 189
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 189
Trailer Lamps........................................................ 193
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 188
Using a Step Bumper (If Equipped)............193
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 193
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Exterior Mirrors
................................................69
Clearance Lamps................................................. 70
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 70
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 70
Memory Mirrors..................................................... 70
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 69
Signal Indicator Mirrors...................................... 70
Telescoping Mirrors............................................... 71
F
Fastening the Safety Belts
.........................28
Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................. 29
Restraint of Pregnant Women........................ 29
Safety Belt Extension Assembly.................... 30
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 29
Using the Safety Belt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center and Rear Center Seats
Only).................................................................... 28
Floor Mats
.......................................................199
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 66
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 62
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 11
Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP).......425 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY).............427
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)......................... 425
Four-Wheel Drive
..........................................147
Front Fog Lamps............................................66
Front Seat Armrest.......................................116
Fuel and Refueling
.......................................133
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Super Duty (TFA) Index

Fuel Consumption........................................136
Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 137
Filling the Tank.................................................... 136
Fuel Filter
........................................................234
Fuel Quality.....................................................134
Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 134
Choosing the Right Fuel With a Flex Fuel Vehicle (If Equipped)................................... 134
Diesel Engine........................................................ 134
Octane Recommendations............................ 134
Fuel Shutoff
..................................................204
Fuses..................................................................213
Fuse Specification Chart
...........................214
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........219
Power Distribution Box..................................... 214
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............118
Gauges................................................................74 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............75
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge................................ 75
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 75
Information Display............................................. 75
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge................................................................... 75
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................45
General Maintenance Information.......428 Multi-point Inspection..................................... 430
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 429
Protecting Your Investment........................... 428
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 428
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 428
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................210
Getting the Services You Need...............207 Away From Home.............................................. 207
Global Opening
..............................................69
Opening the Windows....................................... 69
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 159
Hazard Warning Flashers.........................204 HDC
See: Using Hill Descent Control.................... 166
Head Restraints
.............................................107
Adjusting the Head Restraint........................ 108
Heated Seats...................................................114
Heated Steering Wheel................................61
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................105 Heated Exterior Mirror...................................... 105
Heated Rear Window........................................ 105
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 102
Hill Start Assist..............................................159 Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 159
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................104
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................158
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........222
I
Ignition Switch...............................................129
In California (U.S. Only)............................208
Information Display Control......................60 Type 1........................................................................\
60
Type 2........................................................................\
61
Information Displays....................................80 General Information........................................... 80
Information....................................................387 911 Assist............................................................... 393
Alerts...................................................................... 393
Calendar................................................................ 393
SIRIUS Travel Link............................................. 390
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only)................................................................. 388
Vehicle Health Report...................................... 395
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