Diesel Engine
At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
1
Change the engine oil and filter. 2
Drain the fuel filter water trap.
Refill the diesel exhaust fluid tank.
Rotate the tires 3
, inspect the tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the filter if necessary.
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult an authorized dealer for
requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine and secondary coolant level and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.
Lubricate components equipped with grease fittings.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service intervals.
2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes.
3 Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted. Other maintenance items
1
Inspect the engine and secondary cooling system
concentration (freeze-point protection), additive (corro-
sion inhibitor) strength, coolant level and hoses. 2
Every 15000 miles (24000
km)
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.3
Every 22500 miles (36000
km)
Replace the air inlet foam filter.
Every 45000 miles (72000
km)
Replace the front wheel bearing grease and grease seal
if using non-sealed bearings.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
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SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Gasoline Engines
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Towing a trailer
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Rotate tires*
, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
* Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only 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, service
as required
Inspect brake system.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Lubricate control arm and steering ball joints if equipped
with grease fittings.
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Off-road operation
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints, Lubricate
if equipped with grease fittings.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change engine oil and filter.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires*
, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
* Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted.
Diesel Engine
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Towing a trailer
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display, and perform the services listed in the
scheduled maintenance chart.
As required
See the axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Inspect the coolant concentration (freeze-point protec-
tion) and additive (corrosion inhibitor) strength. Add
engine coolant additive if necessary.
Every 15000 miles (24000
km) or 600 engine hours
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Sustained high-speed driving at gross vehicle weight rating (maximum loaded weight
for vehicle operation)
Replace the wheel bearing grease and grease seals if using
non-sealed bearings.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Flush and refill the engine coolant. Do not add engine
coolant additive.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km) or 2400 engine hours
Note: When adding coolant additive, do not exceed the specified maximum of 48 fluid
ounces (1.4 liters). Operating the engine with excessive coolant additive may cause
overheating which could lead to severe, permanent engine damage.
Note: After the initial coolant flush and fill at 60000 miles (96000 kilometers) or 2400
engine hours, flush and fill every 45000 miles (72000 kilometers) or 1800 engine hours
thereafter. Operating in sustained ambient temperatures below -10°F (-23°C) or above 100°F (38°C)
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display, and perform the services listed in the
scheduled maintenance chart.
As required
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every 15000 miles (24000
km), six months, 600 engine
hours, or as indicated by the
information display
Replace the wheel bearing grease and grease seals if using
non-sealed bearings.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km) Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Rotate the tires*
, inspect the tires for wear and measure
tread depth.
Every 7500 miles (12000
km)
Inspect the brake system pads and rotors.
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the filter if
necessary.
Inspect the steering and suspension ball joints and tie rods.
Lubricate any grease fittings.
Change the engine oil and filter. **
Every 7500 miles (12000
km), six months or 300
engine hours Inspect and lubricate the U-joints.
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Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every 15000 miles (24000
km), six months, 600 engine
hours, or as indicated by the
information display
Replace the air inlet foam filter.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace the wheel bearing grease and grease seals if using
non-sealed bearings.
* Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted.
** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. Off-road operation
Inspect functional holes in each leg of the twin exhaust
tips and the holes under the shield just inboard of the right
rear tire to make sure they are clean and clear of debris or
foreign materials. Refer to the Vehicle Care chapter of your
owner ’s manual for more information.
As required
Inspect the steering and suspension ball joints and tie rods.
Lubricate any grease fittings.
Rotate the tires*
, inspect the tires for wear and measure
tread depth.
Every 7500 miles (12000
km), six months or 300
engine hours
Inspect the brake system pads and rotors.
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the filter if
necessary.
Change the engine oil and filter. **
Every 7500 miles (12000
km) or 300 engine hours
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every 15000 miles (24000
km), six months, 600 engine
hours, or as indicated by the
information display
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2
2-Speed Rear Axle........................................119
Axle Shifting.......................................................... 119
A
A/C See: Climate Control........................................... 70
About This Manual...........................................7
Diesel Engine Information................................... 8
Minor Troubleshooting Guide............................ 9
Warnings.................................................................... 8
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 120
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 120
Accessories
.....................................................310
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 13
Adjusting the Headlamps
........................206
Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 207
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 206
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
...................44
Air Brakes.........................................................125 Air Chamber Stroke Indication...................... 125
Cam Brakes - Automatic Slack Adjusters........................................................... 125
Emergency Air Brake......................................... 126
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control........................................... 70
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L
Diesel................................................................... 211
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.8L..................................................................... 210
Air Induction System Inspection.............217 Chassis-mounted Charge Air Cooler...........218
Air Suspension
...............................................138
Air Suspension Dump Button........................ 138
Connecting and Disconnecting a Trailer with Air Suspension and Air Suspension
Dump Button................................................... 138
Suspension Conversions................................. 138
System Indicator Light...................................... 138
Appendices....................................................345 Audible Warnings and Indicators..............61
Headlamps On Warning Chime....................... 61
Key in Ignition Warning Chime......................... 61
Audio Control
..................................................44
Media........................................................................\
45
Seek, Next or Previous........................................ 45
Audio Input Jack............................................277
Audio System
................................................270
General Information......................................... 270
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC..............................................................272
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM.......271
Automatic Transmission.............................113 Brake-Shift Interlock.......................................... 116
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................... 117
Understanding the Shift Positions of a 6– Speed Automatic Transmission..........113
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic ™ transmission.......................... 114
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
............................................................200
Checking Automatic Transmission
Fluid................................................................... 200
Auxiliary Power Points..................................81 110 Volt AC Power Points.................................... 81
12 Volt DC Power Point........................................ 81
Locations.................................................................. 81
Auxiliary Switches........................................310
Axle Inspection
..............................................221
Front Axle............................................................... 221
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 204
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............181
Booster Seats..................................................25 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 26
Brake Fluid Check.........................................201
Brakes...............................................................120 General Information.......................................... 120
Brake System Inspection...........................218 Air Brakes............................................................... 219
Driveline Parking Brake..................................... 221
Hydraulic Brakes................................................ 220
Breaking-In.....................................................146
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Manual Seats...................................................75
Manual Lumbar .................................................... 76
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................... 75
Recline Adjustment............................................. 75
Tilting the Seatback Forward (Two-Passenger Bench Seat).................... 76
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 62
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 50
Mobile Communications Equipment......14
Motorcraft Parts - 6.7L Diesel.................253
Motorcraft Parts - 6.8L..............................252
N
Noise Pollution Control.................................16 Air Intake System.................................................. 16
Body........................................................................\
... 16
Cooling System...................................................... 16
Engine........................................................................\
16
Exhaust System..................................................... 16
Transmission Enclosure...................................... 16
Normal Scheduled Maintenance............321 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™ (Diesel Engine
Only)................................................................... 321
Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 322
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset
.......................190
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel.............186
See: Engine Oil Check - 6.8L.......................... 185
Opening and Closing the Hood................181 Closing the Hood................................................ 182
Opening the Hood............................................... 181
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................160
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........160
Overhead Console
.........................................83
P
Parking Brake
...................................................121
Air Brakes............................................................... 123
Hydraulic Brakes................................................... 121Passive Anti-Theft System.........................42
SecuriLock ™.......................................................... 42
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 42
Perchlorate........................................................13
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 40
Power Seats
.....................................................76
Air-Ride Seat........................................................... 77
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................202
Power Take-Off
...............................................117
Power Windows.............................................50
Bounce-Back......................................................... 50
One-Touch Up or Down.................................... 50
Window Lock......................................................... 50
Protecting the Environment........................16
R
Rear Axle Fluid Check
.................................223
Changing the Fluid............................................. 223
Checking the Fluid Level.................................. 223
Rear Axle
...........................................................118
General Information........................................... 118
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................80
Rear Seats
.........................................................78
Folding the Rear Seat Back (Crew Cab)
........................................................................\
........ 78
Folding up the Rear Seat Cushion.................. 78
Returning the Seat to the Seating Position............................................................... 78
Recommended Towing Weights.............141
Refueling - 6.7L Diesel
.................................101
Fuel Filler Cap....................................................... 101
Fuel Fill Rate......................................................... 102
Refueling - 6.8L
............................................100
Fuel Filler Cap...................................................... 100
Remote Control..............................................38 Car Finder................................................................ 39
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters .................38
Replacing the Battery......................................... 38
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 39
Removing a Headlamp
.............................208
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............228
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Starting and Stopping the Engine...........84
General Information........................................... 84
Steering............................................................136
Steering System Inspection.....................222
Hydraulic System............................................... 222
Steering Column Joint Bolts........................... 222
Steering Wheel
...............................................44
Storage Compartments..............................83
Sun Visors.........................................................53
Slide-on-rod........................................................... 53
Suspension System Inspection
..............222
Switching Off the Engine............................88
Symbols Glossary
...........................................10
SYNC™............................................................279 General Information.......................................... 279
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................304
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............251
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................158
Tire Care
..........................................................232
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 232
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 232
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 232
Towing a Trailer
.............................................140
Load Placement................................................. 140
Towing..............................................................140
Traction Control
.............................................132
Principle of Operation....................................... 132
Trailer Brakes..................................................128 Trailer Air Supply and Parking Brake
Modular Controls........................................... 128
Trailer Brake Hand Control.............................. 128
Transmission Code Designation............255
Transmission...................................................113
Transmission See: Transmission................................................ 113Transporting the Vehicle............................143
Towing the Vehicle with the Front Wheels
Suspended....................................................... 143
Towing the Vehicle with the Rear Wheels Suspended....................................................... 143
Towing Vehicles Equipped with a Driver-controlled Differential Lock.........144
U
Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel.............................................................184
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L...................183
USB Port
..........................................................277
Using Cruise Control....................................134
Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 135
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 134
Using Snow Chains.....................................246
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................295
Accessing Your Play Menu............................. 300
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 295
Media Menu Features...................................... 298
Media Voice Commands................................. 297
System Settings................................................. 302
What's Playing?................................................. 296
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............283 Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu................................................................. 288
Accessing Your Phone Settings..................... 291
Making a Call...................................................... 286
Pairing a Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 283
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................284
Phone Options during an Active Call.........286
Phone Voice Commands................................ 285
Receiving Calls................................................... 286
System Settings................................................. 292
Text Messaging.................................................. 289
Using Traction Control - Vehicles With: Air Brakes......................................................132
System Indicator Light...................................... 132
Using Traction Control - Vehicles With: Hydraulic Brakes
.........................................132
System Indicator Light...................................... 133
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