Multi-point inspection
Washer spray and wiper operation
For oil and fluid leaks
Hood rest for lubrication
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission, power steering and window
washer.
** If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration
Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
(Diesel Engine Only)
Your diesel engine is equipped with an
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor that determines
when you should change the engine oil
based on how your vehicle is used. By using
several important factors in its
calculations, the monitor helps reduce the
cost of owning your vehicle and reduces
environmental waste at the same time. This means you do not have to remember
to change the oil on a mileage-based
schedule. Your vehicle lets you know when
an oil change is due by displaying a
message in the information display.
The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of
use.
When to expect the message prompting you to change your oil
Vehicle use and example
Interval
Normal
7500-10000 miles
(12000-16000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5000-7499 miles
(8000-11999 km)
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When to expect the message prompting you to change your oil
Vehicle use and example
Interval
Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation Extreme
3000-4999 miles (4000-7999 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Use of high sulfur diesel fuel
Note: Use the appropriate special operating
condition for maintenance information
when using high sulfur diesel fuels,
operating your vehicle off-road or in dusty
conditions (such as unpaved roads).
Normal Maintenance Intervals
Gasoline Engines Every 7500 miles (12000 km) or six months (whichever comes first)
Change the engine oil and filter.
Rotate the tires *
, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
* Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted.
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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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Towing a trailer
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every 15000 miles (24000
km), 6 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)
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. Frequent or extended idling (over 10 minutes per hour of normal driving) or frequent low-
speed operation if your vehicle is used for stationary operation
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
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
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.
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Off-road operation
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. Using biodiesel, up to and including 20% biodiesel (B20)
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 Using fuel other than ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel - vehicles operated where ultra-low
sulfur diesel fuel is not required or available
Change engine oil and filter.
Every 2500 miles (4000
km) or three months (if
using high sulfur fuel with
more than 500 ppm sulfur)
Change engine oil and filter.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months (if using
high sulfur fuel with fewer
than 500 ppm sulfur)
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
Axle Maintenance
Change the axle fluid anytime an axle is
submerged in water. Rear axles and power take-off units with
synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks
equipped with Ford-design axles are
lubricated for life; do not check or change
fluid unless a leak is suspected, service is
required or the assembly has been
submerged in water. During long periods
of trailer towing with outside temperatures
above 70°F (21°C) and at wide-open
throttle for long periods above 45 mph
(72 km/h), change non-synthetic rear axle
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Driving Through Water...............................150
Operation in Standing Water......................... 150
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 48
E
Economical Driving.......................................147
Electrical System Inspection....................217
Accessory Feed Connections.......................... 217
Electronic Locking Differential.................118 Activating the Locking Differential................119
Driver-Controlled Locking Differential.........118
Servicing a Vehicle with a Locking
Differential........................................................ 119
Emission Control System - 6.7L Diesel.............................................................105
Diesel Exhaust System: Oxidation Catalyst And Diesel Particulate Filter System
........................................................................\
...... 105
Emission Control System - 6.8L.............103 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 104
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 105
End User License Agreement
.................345
SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA).............................................................. 345
Engine Block Heater
.....................................88
Rapid Heat Supplemental Heating
System................................................................ 89
Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 89
Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel.......195 Adding Engine Coolant..................................... 195
Checking Coolant Corrosion Inhibitor Additive Strength ......................................... 198
Coolant Change.................................................. 199
Engine and Secondary Cooling System Refill Procedure.............................................. 197
Engine-driven Cooling Fan (Fan Clutch) ............................................................... 199
Recycled Engine Coolant................................. 197
Severe Climates.................................................. 198Engine Coolant Check - 6.8L...................190
Adding Engine Coolant.................................... 190
Coolant Change.................................................. 192
Engine and Secondary Cooling System Refill Procedure............................................... 191
Engine-driven Cooling Fan (Fan Clutch)............................................................... 193
Recycled Engine Coolant................................. 192
Severe Climates.................................................. 192
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling............................................................... 193
Engine Idle Shutdown..................................88
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 42
Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel.................186 Engine Oil Specifications................................ 186
Engine Oil Check - 6.8L
..............................185
Adding Engine Oil............................................... 185
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel.............185
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.8L..........................185
Engine Specifications - 6.7L Diesel........251 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 251
Engine Specifications - 6.8L.....................251 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 251
Entering, Exiting or Climbing on This Vehicle..............................................................15
Environment.....................................................16
Essential Towing Checks...........................142 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 142
Hitches.................................................................... 142
Safety Chains....................................................... 142
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 142
Trailer Lamps........................................................ 142
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 142
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording............................................. 12
Exhaust Brake................................................126 Exhaust Brake Operating
Characteristics................................................ 127
Exhaust System Inspection......................218
Export Unique Options.................................14
Extended Service Plan (ESP)
..................312
SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)..............313
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).......................... 312
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Exterior Mirrors.................................................51
Auxiliary Convex Mirrors...................................... 51
Clearance Lamps................................................. 52
Foldaway Exterior Mirrors...................................51
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 52
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 51
Signal Indicator Mirrors...................................... 52
Telescoping Mirrors.............................................. 52
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................30 Energy Management Feature.......................... 34
Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................. 32
Lap Belts.................................................................. 32
Safety Belt Extension Assembly.................... 34
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 33
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........33
Using the Safety Belt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center and Rear Center Seats
Only)...................................................................... 31
Federal Highway Administration Regulation
.......................................................14
Fifth Wheel Operation................................144 Hook-up................................................................. 145
Un-hook................................................................. 145
Ford Credit
.........................................................13
(U.S. Only)................................................................ 13
Frame and Tow Hook Inspection
...........223
Front Seat Armrest........................................79
Fuel and Refueling
........................................90
Fuel Consumption.......................................102 Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 103
Filling the Tank.................................................... 102
Fuel Filter - 6.8L...........................................204
Fuel Quality - Diesel
......................................92
Biodiesel.................................................................. 93
Diesel Fuel Additives.......................................... 94
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not Required ...........93
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Required (United
States/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin
Islands And Other Locales) ........................ 92
Fuel Quality - Gasoline.................................91 Choosing the Right Fuel..................................... 91Fuel Shutoff....................................................152
Running Out Of DEF (Diesel Exhaust
Fluid).................................................................. 153
Fuel Tank Selector Switch..........................112
Full Power Brake
...........................................124
Fuses.................................................................162
Fuse Specification Chart...........................162 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........167
Power Distribution Box..................................... 162
G
Gauges...............................................................54 Diesel Engines....................................................... 56
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Gauge.................57
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............55
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................... 55
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 55
Gasoline Engines.................................................. 54
Gauge Package..................................................... 55
Information Display............................................. 56
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge................................................................... 55
General Driving Points
................................146
Backing Up............................................................ 146
General Information.......................................... 146
Parking.................................................................... 147
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................38
General Maintenance Information
.........314
Multi-point Inspection..................................... 320
Owner Checks and Services........................... 318
Protecting Your Investment............................ 314
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?........................... 314
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?...................................................... 314
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................159
Getting the Services You Need
...............156
Away From Home............................................... 156
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................... 121
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................152
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.................... 206
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