Ford Motor Company has recommended
maintenance intervals for various parts
and component systems based upon
engineering testing. Ford Motor Company
relies upon this testing to determine the
most appropriate mileage for replacement
of oils and fluids to protect your vehicle at
the lowest overall cost to you and
recommends against maintenance
schedules that deviate from the scheduled
maintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of only
genuine Ford, Motorcraft or
Ford-authorized re-manufactured
replacement parts engineered for your
vehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the Ford
Workshop Manual list the recommended
additives and chemicals for your vehicle.
We do not recommend using chemicals or
additives not approved by us as part of
your vehicle
’s normal maintenance. Please
consult your warranty information. Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle
’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a
viable way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are
flushed only with new fluid that is the same
as that required to fill and operate the
system or using a Ford-approved flushing
chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals. Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
429
Super Duty (TFA) Scheduled Maintenance
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
448
Super Duty (TFA) Index
