2015 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS engine oil

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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Engine Coolant Check..................................75Adding Engine Coolant.......................................75Recycled Engine Coolant...................................76Severe Climates....................................................76What you Should Know About Fail-SafeCooling.................................................................77Engine Oil Check.............................................74Adding Engine Oil.................................................74Resetting the Oil Life MonitoringSystem.................................................................74Engine Oil Dipstick.........................................74Engine Specifications..................................110Drivebelt Routing.................................................110Essential Towing Checks............................44Before Towing a Trailer......................................46Hitches.....................................................................44Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)..........................................46Safety Chains.........................................................45Trailer Brakes.........................................................45Trailer Lamps.........................................................45When Towing a Trailer.......................................46Export Unique Options...................................7Extended Service Plan (ESP)...................119SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY).............120SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)...........................119
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Ford Credit...........................................................5(U.S. Only).................................................................5Fuel and Refueling.........................................22Fuel Consumption.........................................25Calculating Fuel Economy................................25Filling the Tank......................................................25Fuel Filter...........................................................82Fuel Quality......................................................23Choosing the Right Fuel.....................................23Octane Recommendations..............................23Fuses....................................................................61Fuse Specification Chart..............................61Diode and Relay Module....................................67Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel..........68Power Distribution Box.......................................61
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Gauges.................................................................12Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............13Engine Oil Pressure Gauge.................................12Fuel Gauge...............................................................13Speedometer..........................................................12Transmission Fluid TemperatureGauge....................................................................12General Maintenance Information..........121Multi-point Inspection.......................................123Owner Checks and Services...........................122Protecting Your Investment.............................121Why Maintain Your Vehicle?............................121Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?.......................................................121Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada...........................................................58Getting the Services You Need.................55Away From Home................................................55
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake...............................................34Hazard Warning Flashers............................52Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes..............................................................33
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Ignition Switch................................................20In California (U.S. Only)...............................56Information Displays......................................16General Information.............................................16Information Messages...................................17Engine........................................................................18Maintenance...........................................................18Transmission...........................................................19Instrument Cluster..........................................12Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................10Introduction........................................................3
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Jump Starting the Vehicle...........................52Connecting the Jumper Cables.......................53Jump Starting........................................................54Preparing Your Vehicle.......................................53Removing the Jumper Cables.........................54
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Lighting Control...............................................10Headlamp Flasher................................................10High Beams.............................................................10Lighting...............................................................10Load Carrying..................................................36Load Limit.........................................................36Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer...................................................................36Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................106
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Maintenance......................................................71General Information.............................................71Message CenterSee: Information Displays..................................16Mobile Communications Equipment.........7Motorcraft Parts..............................................111
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Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........124
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Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check.........................................74Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature........................................................59Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual............59
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Parking Brake...................................................34Perchlorate..........................................................5Power Steering Fluid Check........................81Steering linkage lubrication points................82
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Recommended Towing Weights..............43Refueling............................................................24Fuel Filler Cap........................................................24Replacement PartsRecommendation.........................................6Collision Repairs......................................................6Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs...................................................................6Warranty on Replacement Parts......................6Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)................................................................60Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)................................................................59Roadside Assistance......................................51Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting RoadsideAssistance...........................................................51Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using RoadsideAssistance...........................................................51Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance.......................................51Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance.......................................51Roadside Emergencies.................................51Running-InSee: Breaking-In...................................................49Running Out of Fuel......................................23
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Safety Precautions.........................................22Scheduled Maintenance Record............128Scheduled Maintenance.............................121Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains..................................105Special Notices.................................................6New Vehicle Limited Warranty..........................6Special Instructions...............................................6Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance................................................126Exceptions..............................................................127Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control..............................................35Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch.............................................20
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