Other maintenance items
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seal if non-sealed bearings are used.
Replace spark plugs.Every 97500 miles (156000km)
Change engine coolant.**
Every 105000 miles(168000 km)Replace rear axle fluid.
Inspect accessory drive belt(s).***
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter on 6-speedtransmission. Consult dealer for requirements.
Every 150000 miles(240000 km)Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced within thelast 100000 miles (160000 km).
Replace front wheel bearings and seals if non-sealedbearings are used.
* If your vehicle has climate-controlled (heated and cooled) seats.** Initial replacement at six years or 105000 miles (168000 kilometers), then every threeyears or 45000 miles (72000 kilometers).*** If not replaced, inspect every 15000 miles (24000 kilometers).
6.7L Diesel Engine
See the diesel supplement for scheduledmaintenance information.
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
6.2L and 6.8L Gasoline Engines
If you operate your vehicle primarily in anyof the following conditions, you need toperform 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.
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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)
Change transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).Every 60000 miles (96000km)Replace spark plugs.
*Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheelsonly 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)
Replace engine air filter.Inspect frequently, serviceas required
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.
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.Every 5000 miles (8000km) or six months
Change engine oil and filter.Every 5000 miles (8000km), six months or 200engine hours
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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)
Change transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).Every 30000 miles (48000km)Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals ifnon-sealed bearings are used.
Replace spark plugs.Every 60000 miles (96000km)
*Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheelsonly 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 (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.
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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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WARNING
Operating certain parts of thissystem while driving can distractyour attention away from the road,and possibly cause an accident or otherserious consequences. Do not changesystem settings or enter data non-verbally(using your hands) while driving. Stop thevehicle in a safe and legal manner beforeattempting these operations. This isimportant since while setting up orchanging some functions you might berequired to distract your attention awayfrom the road and remove your hands fromthe wheel.
General Operation
Voice Command Control: Functionswithin the Windows Automotive-basedsystem may be accomplished using onlyvoice commands. Using voice commandswhile driving allows you to operate thesystem without removing your hands fromthe wheel.
Prolonged Views of Screen: Do notaccess any function requiring a prolongedview of the screen while you are driving.Pull over in a safe and legal manner beforeattempting to access a function of thesystem requiring prolonged attention. Evenoccasional short scans to the screen maybe hazardous if your attention has beendiverted away from your driving task at acritical time.
Volume Setting: Do not raise the volumeexcessively. Keep the volume at a levelwhere you can still hear outside traffic andemergency signals while driving. Drivingwhile unable to hear these sounds couldcause an accident.
Use of Speech Recognition Functions:Speech recognition software is inherentlya statistical process which is subject toerrors. It is your responsibility to monitorany speech recognition functions includedin the system and address any errors.
Navigation Features: Any navigationfeatures included in the system areintended to provide turn by turninstructions to get you to a desireddestination. Please make certain allpersons using this system carefully readand follow instructions and safetyinformation fully.
Distraction Hazard: Any navigationfeatures may require manual (non-verbal)setup. Attempting to perform such set-upor insert data while driving can seriouslydistract your attention and could cause anaccident or other serious consequences.Stop the vehicle in a safe and legal mannerbefore attempting these operations.
Let Your Judgment Prevail: Anynavigation features are provided only asan aid. Make your driving decisions basedon your observations of local conditionsand existing traffic regulations. Any suchfeature is not a substitute for your personaljudgment. Any route suggestions made bythis system should never replace any localtraffic regulations or your personaljudgment or knowledge of safe drivingpractices.
Route Safety: Do not follow the routesuggestions if doing so would result in anunsafe or illegal maneuver, if you would beplaced in an unsafe situation, or if youwould be directed into an area that youconsider unsafe. The driver is ultimatelyresponsible for the safe operation of thevehicle and therefore, must evaluatewhether it is safe to follow the suggesteddirections.
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4WDSee: Four-Wheel Drive.....................................158
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A/CSee: Climate Control..........................................110About This Manual...........................................7ABSSee: Brakes...........................................................169ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes................................................................169Accessories....................................................447Exterior style........................................................447Interior style.........................................................447Lifestyle.................................................................447Peace of mind.....................................................447AccessoriesSee: Replacement PartsRecommendation.............................................11Adjusting the Headlamps.........................247Horizontal Aim Adjustment...........................248Vertical Aim Adjustment.................................247Adjusting the Pedals....................................69Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................66Airbag Disposal..............................................46Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control..........................................110AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................65Anti-Theft Alarm............................................65Arming the Alarm.................................................65Disarming the Alarm...........................................65Appendices.....................................................472Audible Warnings and Indicators.............87Headlamps On Warning Chime......................87Key in Ignition Warning Chime.........................87Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................88Audio Control..................................................66Media.........................................................................67Seek, Next or Previous........................................67Audio System.................................................317General Information...........................................317Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC..............................................................319
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/Touchscreen Display................................322Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM.......318Autolamps.........................................................72Autolamps - Programmable ExitDelay.....................................................................72Automatic Climate Control.........................111Automatic Transmission.............................151Brake-Shift Interlock.........................................155If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow..................................................................156Understanding the Shift Positions of a6–Speed Automatic Transmission.........152Understanding the Shift Positions of the5–Speed Automatic Transmission..........151Understanding your SelectShiftAutomatic™ transmission.........................154Automatic Transmission FluidCheck............................................................240Checking Automatic TransmissionFluid....................................................................241Auxiliary Power Points.................................137110 Volt AC Power Point....................................13712 Volt DC Power Point......................................137Locations................................................................137Auxiliary Switches.......................................448
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Bed Extender...................................................62Grocery mode........................................................63Tailgate mode........................................................62Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........232Booster Seats..................................................24Types of Booster Seats......................................25Brake Fluid Check........................................244Brakes...............................................................169General Information..........................................169Breaking-In.....................................................207Bulb Specification Chart...........................252
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California Proposition 65..............................11Capacities and Specifications - 6.2LV8...................................................................307Specifications.....................................................308
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Capacities and Specifications - 6.8LTriton-30V - V10..........................................311Specifications.......................................................312Capacities and Specifications................303Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................256Center Console..............................................139Removable Front Cupholders........................139Changing a Bulb...........................................249Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Reverse LampBulbs...................................................................251Replacing Cargo Lamp and Central HighMounted Brake Lamp Bulbs......................251Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs............................250Replacing Front Clearance andIdentification Lamp Bulbs.........................250Replacing Front Park and DirectionIndicator Lamp Bulbs..................................250Replacing Headlamp Bulbs...........................250Replacing the License Plate LampBulb....................................................................252Changing a Fuse............................................231Fuses........................................................................231Changing a Road Wheel...........................290Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation.....................................................290Location of the Spare Tire and Tools..........291Removing the Spare Tire (With Spare TireCarrier Only)....................................................292Tire Change Procedure....................................293Changing the 12V Battery.........................245Battery Management System (IfEquipped)........................................................246Changing the Engine Air Filter................254Changing the Wiper Blades.....................247Checking MyKey System Status...............53Checking the Wiper Blades......................247Child Restraint and Safety BeltMaintenance.................................................36Child Safety.......................................................15General Information.............................................15Child Safety Locks..........................................27Child Seat Positioning..................................26Cleaning Leather Seats.............................259With King Ranch Edition.................................260Without King Ranch Edition..........................259Cleaning Products.......................................256Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................261
Cleaning the Engine....................................257Cleaning the Exterior..................................256Exterior Chrome Parts.....................................256Exterior Plastic Parts.........................................257Stripes or Graphics............................................257Underbody............................................................257Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens........................259Cleaning the Interior...................................258Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................258Clearing All MyKeys.......................................53Climate............................................................428Climate Control Voice Commands..............431Climate Control..............................................110Climate Controlled Seats..........................125Cooled Seats........................................................126Heated Seats........................................................125Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................236Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........45Creating a MyKey............................................52Programming/Changing ConfigurableSettings...............................................................52Cruise Control..................................................67Principle of Operation.......................................183Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control................................183Customer Assistance...................................217
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Data Recording..................................................9Event Data Recording...........................................9Service Data Recording........................................9Daytime Running Lamps.............................73Digital Radio..................................................323HD Radio Reception and StationTroubleshooting............................................324Direction Indicators........................................74Lane Change..........................................................74Driver and Passenger Airbags...................38Children and Airbags...........................................43Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........38Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment........................................................42Driving Aids.....................................................184Driving Hints...................................................207
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Driving Through Water..............................208DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps.........................73
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Economical Driving.....................................207Electronic Locking Differential.................167Activating the Electronic LockingDifferential........................................................167Emission Control System..........................148On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)...................149Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance(I/M) Testing...................................................150End User License Agreement..................472SYNC End User License Agreement(EULA)..............................................................472Engine Block Heater....................................142Using the Engine Block Heater......................143Engine Coolant Check...............................236Adding Engine Coolant....................................237Recycled Engine Coolant................................238Severe Climates.................................................238What You Should Know About Fail-SafeCooling..............................................................239Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................64Engine Oil Check..........................................235Adding Engine Oil..............................................235Engine Oil Dipstick......................................235Engine Specifications................................303Drivebelt Routing...............................................303Entertainment..............................................395AM/FM Radio......................................................395Bluetooth Audio..................................................410CD...........................................................................405SD Card Slot and USB Port...........................407SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (IfActivated)........................................................401Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information.................................410Environment......................................................14
Essential Towing Checks...........................196Before Towing a Trailer....................................202Dynamic Hitching Using the Rear ViewCamera System..............................................197Hitches...................................................................198Integrated Trailer Brake Controller.............200Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)........................................203Safety Chains.......................................................199Trailer Brakes.......................................................199Trailer Lamps.......................................................202Trailer Towing Connector.................................197When Towing a Trailer.....................................202Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording..............................................9Export Unique Options..................................13Extended Service Plan (ESP)..................451SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............452SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)..........................451Exterior Mirrors.................................................77Clearance Lamps.................................................78Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................77Heated Exterior Mirrors......................................78Memory Mirrors.....................................................78Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................77Telescoping Mirrors..............................................78
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Fastening the Safety Belts.........................30Fastening the Cinch Tongue..............................31Safety Belt Extension Assembly.....................33Safety Belt Locking Modes...............................32Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy............31Using the Safety Belt with Cinch Tongue(Front Center and Rear Center SeatsOnly)....................................................................30Floor Mats......................................................208Fog Lamps - FrontSee: Front Fog Lamps.........................................73Foot PedalsSee: Adjusting the Pedals.................................69Ford Credit..........................................................11(U.S. Only).................................................................11Four-Wheel Drive.........................................158Front Fog Lamps.............................................73Front Seat Armrest.......................................127Fuel and Refueling.......................................144
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