Off-road operation
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints, Lubricateif equipped with grease fittings.Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Replace engine air filter.
Change engine oil and filter.Every 5000 miles (8000km) or six monthsInspect the wheels and related components for abnormalnoise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires*, inspect tires for wear and measure treaddepth.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals ifnon-sealed bearings are used.Every 30000 miles (48000km)
Change rear axle fluid (F-450 and F-550 only).Every 50000 miles (80000km)
Change transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).Every 60000 miles (96000km)
*Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheelsonly if unusual wear is noted.
Exclusive use of E85 (Flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regularunleaded fuel.Every oil change interval
6.7L Diesel Engine
See the diesel supplement for specialoperating condition information.
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the NormalSchedule:
Axle Maintenance
Change the axle fluid anytime an axle issubmerged in water.
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 (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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Vehicle Storage.............................................261Battery...................................................................262Body.........................................................................261Brakes.....................................................................262Cooling system...................................................262Engine....................................................................262Fuel system..........................................................262General...................................................................261Miscellaneous.....................................................262Removing Vehicle From Storage.................262Tires........................................................................262VentilationSee: Climate Control..........................................110VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number............305Voice Control....................................................67
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Warning Lamps and Indicators................844X2.............................................................................874X4 HIGH.................................................................874X4 LOW.................................................................87Anti-Lock Braking System................................84Battery.....................................................................84Brake System........................................................84Check Fuel Cap.....................................................85Cruise Control........................................................85Diesel Warning Lights.........................................87Direction Indicator...............................................85Door Ajar.................................................................85Electronic Locking Differential........................85Engine Coolant Temperature..........................85Engine Oil................................................................85Fasten Safety Belt...............................................85Front Airbag...........................................................85High Beam..............................................................85Hill Descent............................................................85Low Fuel Level......................................................86Low Tire Pressure Warning..............................86Powertrain Malfunction/ReducedPower/Electronic Throttle Control...........86Service Engine Soon...........................................86Stability Control...................................................86Stability Control Off............................................87Transmission Tow/Haul.....................................87Washer Fluid Check....................................244
WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................256See: Wipers and Washers.................................70Waxing..............................................................257Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.......................290Wheels and Tires.........................................264General Information.........................................264Technical Specifications..................................301Windows and Mirrors....................................76Windshield Washers.....................................70Front Camera Washer........................................70Windshield Wipers.........................................70Speed dependent wipers..................................70Wipers and Washers.....................................70Wrecker TowingSee: Transporting the Vehicle.......................205
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