2015 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS Owners Manual

SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in anyof the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.If you operate your vehicle occasionallyunder any of these conditions, it is notnecessary to perform the extramaintenance. For specificrecommendations, see your dealershipservice advisor or technician.
Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.Inspect frequently, serviceas requiredSee axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormalnoise, wear, looseness or drag.Every 5000 miles (8000km)
Rotate tires*, inspect tires for wear and measure treaddepth.
Change engine oil and filter.Every 5000 miles (8000km) or six monthsInspect and lubricate U-joints.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals ifnon-sealed bearings are used.Every 30000 miles (48000km)
*Vehicles equipped 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)
Inspect brake system.Every 5000 miles (8000km)Inspect wheels and related components for abnormalnoise, wear, looseness or drag.
Lubricate control arm and steering ball joints if equippedwith grease fittings.
Rotate tires*, inspect tires for wear and measure treaddepth.
Change engine oil and filter.Every 5000 miles (8000km) or six monthsInspect and lubricate U-joints.
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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 ifnon-sealed bearings are used.Every 30000 miles (48000km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 60000 miles (96000km)
*Vehicles equipped 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, serviceas required
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormalnoise, wear, looseness or drag.Every 5000 miles (8000km)
Rotate tires*, inspect tires for wear and measure treaddepth.
Change engine oil and filter.Every 5000 miles (8000km) or six monthsInspect and lubricate U-joints.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals ifnon-sealed bearings are used.Every 30000 miles (48000km)
Change rear axle fluid.Every 50000 miles (80000km)
*Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified;rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted.
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the NormalSchedule:
Normal vehicle axle maintenance: Rearaxles and power take-off units withsynthetic fluid and light-duty trucksequipped with Ford-design axles arelubricated for life; do not check or changefluid unless a leak is suspected, service isrequired or the assembly has beensubmerged in water. During long periods
of trailer towing with outside temperaturesabove 70°F (21°C) and at wide-openthrottle for long periods above 45 mph (72km/h), change non-synthetic rear axle fluidevery 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) orthree months, whichever comes first. Thisinterval can be waived if the axle is filledwith 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting
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Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, partnumber F1TZ-19580-B, or equivalent. Addfriction modifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A) orequivalent for complete refill ofTraction-Lok rear axles. See Capacitiesand Specifications (page 110).
California fuel filter replacement: If youregister your vehicle in California, theCalifornia Air Resources Board hasdetermined that the failure to perform thismaintenance item does not nullify theemission warranty or limit recall liabilitybefore the completion of your vehicle'suseful life. Ford Motor Company, however,urges you to have all recommendedmaintenance services performed at thespecified intervals and to record all vehicleservice.
Hot climate oil change intervals:Vehicles operating in the Middle East,North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa orlocations with similar climates using anAmerican Petroleum Institute (API)Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certificationmark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normaloil change interval is 5000 miles (8000kilometers).
If the available API SM or SN oils are notavailable, then the oil change interval is3000 miles (4800 kilometers).
Engine air filter replacement: The life ofthe engine air filter is dependent onexposure to dusty and dirty conditions.Vehicles operated in these conditionsrequire frequent inspection andreplacement of the engine air filter.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE RECORD
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