Normal Vehicle Axle Maintenance
Rear axles 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 periodsof trailer towing with outside temperaturesabove 70°F (21°C) and at wide-openthrottle for long periods above 45 mph(72 km/h), change non-synthetic rear axlefluid every 3,000 mi (4,800 km) or threemonths, whichever comes first. Thisinterval can be waived if the axle is filledwith 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meetingFord 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.
Axle Maintenance
Change the axle fluid anytime an axle issubmerged in water.
California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register 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 3,000 mi (4,800 km).
If the available API SM or SN oils are notavailable, then the oil change interval is1,800 mi (2,900 km).
Engine Air Filter Replacement
The life of the engine air filter is dependenton exposure to dusty and dirty conditions.Vehicles operated in these conditionsrequire frequent inspection andreplacement of the engine air filter.
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Fastening the Seatbelts..............................29Safety Belt Extension Assembly......................31Safety Belt Locking Modes...............................30Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........29Floor Mats........................................................221Fog Lamps - FrontSee: Front Fog Lamps.........................................77Foot PedalsSee: Adjusting the Pedals...................................71Ford Credit..........................................................11(U.S. Only).................................................................11Four-Wheel Drive.........................................164Front Fog Lamps.............................................77Front Parking Aid..........................................182Fuel and Refueling........................................151Fuel Consumption........................................155Calculating Fuel Economy..............................156Filling the Tank.....................................................155Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................152Fuel Filter........................................................252Fuel Quality.....................................................152Choosing the Right Fuel...................................152Fuel Shutoff...................................................224Fuses................................................................234Fuse Specification Chart..........................234Passenger Compartment FusePanel..................................................................238Power Distribution Box....................................234
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener............137Gauges...............................................................85Type 1 and 2............................................................85Type 3........................................................................87General Information on RadioFrequencies....................................................41Intelligent Access..................................................41General Maintenance Information........372Multi-Point Inspection......................................374Owner Checks and Services..........................373Protecting Your Investment...........................372Why Maintain Your Vehicle?..........................372Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?......................................................372
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada..........................................................231Getting the Services You Need...............228Away From Home..............................................228
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake..............................................173Hazard Warning Flashers..........................224HDCSee: Using Hill Descent Control....................179Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.....................255Headlamp RemovalSee: Removing a Headlamp..........................256Head Restraints.............................................122Adjusting the Head Restraint.........................123Heated Seats..................................................134Front Seats............................................................134Rear Seats.............................................................134Heated Steering Wheel................................70Heated Windows and Mirrors....................121Heated Exterior Mirror........................................121Heated Rear Window.........................................121HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................113Hill Start Assist..............................................173Switching the System On and Off................174Using Hill Start Assist........................................174Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate............................................................117Cooling the Interior Quickly.............................119General Hints.........................................................117Heating the Interior Quickly.............................118Recommended Settings for Cooling ...........119Recommended Settings for Heating...........118Side Window Defogging in ColdWeather..............................................................119Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes.............................................................172Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........243
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Ignition Switch...............................................145In California (U.S. Only).............................229
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