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GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?
Carefully following the maintenance schedule helps protect against major
repair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance and
may help to increase the value of your vehicle when you sell or trade it.
Keep all receipts for completed maintenance with your vehicle.
We have established regular maintenance intervals for your vehicle based
upon rigorous testing. It is important that you have your vehicle serviced
at the proper times. These intervals serve two purposes; one is to
maintain the reliability of your vehicle and the second is to keep your
cost of owning your vehicle down.
It is your responsibility to have all scheduled maintenance performed and
to make sure that the materials used meet the specifications identified in
theCapacities and Specificationschapter of this owner’s manual.
Failure to perform scheduled maintenance invalidates warranty coverage
on parts affected by the lack of maintenance.
Protecting Your Investment
Maintenance is an investment that pays dividends in the form of
improved reliability, durability and resale value. To maintain the proper
performance of your vehicle and its emission control systems, make sure
you have scheduled maintenance performed at the designated intervals.
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built with multiple, complex,
performance systems. Every manufacturer develops these systems using
different specifications and performance features. That is why it is
important to rely upon your dealership to properly diagnose and repair
your vehicle.
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.
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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
You should perform certain basic maintenance checks and inspections
monthly or at six-month intervals.
Daily Owner Checks
EngineAir filter restriction gauge.
Engine oil level.
Engine coolant level.
Brake SystemAir brake reservoir automatic drain valve
operation.
Drain the air brake reservoir (manual valve).
TransmissionVisually check for fluid leakage.
Steering SystemPower steering fluid level.
System for evidence of fluid leaks.
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Every Oil Change
ClutchLubricate the clutch release cross shaft and all
linkages.
Check the clutch fluid level.
Fuel SystemDrain the accumulated water or sediment from
the fuel tank(s).
Steering SystemLubricate the steering shaft(s), U-joints and
splines if equipped with grease fittings.
Lubricate the front axle spindle pins.
Lubricate the steering linkage when equipped
with grease fittings.
Lubricate the power steering gear output shaft.
*Make coolant protection checks just before the onset of freezing
weather, where applicable. If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance,
drain the system, flush and refill the system with the prescribed solution
of cooling system fluid and distilled water. Use only permanent type
coolant that meets specifications as listed in your engine operator’s
manual. See the engine manufacturer’s operating guide for supplemental
corrosion inhibitor specifications.
Periodic Component and System Checks
The following are vehicle checks that should be made periodically either
by the owner or a qualified technician. Bring any deficiencies to the
attention of an authorized dealer or another qualified service outlet as
soon as possible to obtain advice about the need for service or
replacement.
Frequency Recommended Action
At every engine start up. Check ABS lamp operation.
After first 500 and 1000 miles (800
and 1600 km), then every 500 and
1000 mile (800 and 1600 km)
interval after tire removal or
replacement.Tighten the wheel mounting nuts
to the specified torque. See
Technical specificationsin the
Wheels and Tireschapter.
At least twice annually. Clean body and door drain holes.
As required. Clean windshield wiper blades.
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SEVERE SERVICE - ON/OFF ROAD IN DIRTY CONDITIONS OR 20000 MILES (32000 KM) OR FEWER
ANNUALLY (Continued)
(Miles, kilometers or months - whichever occurs first)
Miles (x 1000) 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Kilometers (x 1000) 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80
Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) System
Check and refill DEF system••••••••••
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with a gasoline engine, the engine oil and filter changes should
observe the normal schedule unless conditions, such as low-speed operation or stationary use, exist
where a schedule based on engine hours is recommended. In this type of schedule, the engine oil
and filter should be replaced every 250 engine hours.
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SEVERE SERVICE - ON/OFF ROAD IN DIRTY CONDITIONS OR 20000 MILES (32000 KM) OR FEWER
ANNUALLY (Continued)
(Miles, kilometers or months - whichever occurs first)
Miles (x 1000) 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100
Kilometers (x 1000) 88 96 104 112 120 128 136 144 152 160
Months 33 36 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60
Meritor - filter change Every 100000 miles (160000 km)
Meritor - petroleum oil - change Every 25000 miles (40000 km) or annually (whichever comes
first)
Meritor - synthetic oil - change Every 100000 miles (160000 km) or annually (whichever comes
first)
Cab Components
Door hinges/latches/strikers/lock cylinders - lubricate•••
Seat adjuster slides - lubricate•••
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) System
Check and refill DEF system••••••••••
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with a gasoline engine, the engine oil and filter changes should
observe the normal schedule unless conditions, such as low-speed operation or stationary use, exist
where a schedule based on engine hours is recommended. In this type of schedule, the engine oil
and filter should be replaced every 250 engine hours.
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