2017 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY automatic transmission fluid

Be sure to ask your dealership serviceadvisor or technician about the multi-pointvehicle inspection. It is a comprehensiveway to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives youimmediate feedback on the overallcondition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Gasoline Engine(s)
Normal Maintenance Intervals
Every 7500 miles (12000 km) or six months (whichever comes first)
Change engine oil and filter.
Rotate tires*, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended).
*Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheelsonly if unusual wear is noted.
Every 15000 miles (24000 km) or 12 months (whichever comes first)
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level. Consult dealer for requirements.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect engine coolant concentration (freeze-point protection), level and hoses.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect front axle and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings (Four-wheeldrive vehicles).
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings.
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Other maintenance items
Replace cabin air filter.Every 15000 miles (24000km)
Replace engine air filter.Every 30000 miles (48000km)
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter on 5-speedtransmission. Consult dealer for requirements.Every 60000 miles (96000km)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)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.
Change axle(s) fluid. (see exceptions)
Change transfer case fluid. (if equipped)
* 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).
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Scheduled Maintenance

Normal Maintenance Intervals
At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display1
Change the engine oil and filter.2
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary (or if indicated by the information display).
Refill the diesel exhaust fluid tank.
Rotate the tires3, 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 your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine and secondary cooling system coolant concentration (freeze-pointprotection), level and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the front axle and U-joints. Lubricate any grease fittings. (Four-wheel drivevehicles)
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.Lubricate any 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 wheelsonly if unusual wear is noted.
Other maintenance items1
Replace the cabin air filter.Every 20000 miles (32000km)
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuelfilters.Every 30000 miles (48000km)
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Scheduled Maintenance

Other maintenance items1
Inspect the engine and secondary cooling system coolantconcentration (freeze-point protection), additive (corro-sion inhibitor) strength, coolant level, and hoses. Addcoolant additive if necessary.
Replace the air inlet foam filter.Every 45000 miles (72000km)
Replace the front wheel bearing grease and grease sealif using non-sealed bearings. (Two-wheel drive vehicles)Every 60000 miles (96000km)
Inspect the accessory drive belt(s).2At 90000 miles (144000km)
Change the crankcase ventilation filter assembly.Every 100000 miles(160000 km)Change the engine and secondary cooling system coolant.3
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. Consultan authorized dealer for requirements.
Every 150000 miles(240000 km)
Replace the accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced withinthe last 100000 miles (160000 km)
Replace the front wheel bearings and seals if using non-sealed bearings. (Two-wheel drive vehicles)
Change axle(s) fluid. (see exceptions)
Change transfer case fluid. (if equipped)
1You can perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of thelast oil change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
Note:When adding coolant additive, do not exceed the specified maximum of 48 fluidounces (1.4 liters) for the engine and 16 fluid ounces (473 ml) for the secondary coolingsystem. Operating the engine with excessive coolant additive may cause overheating whichcould lead to severe, permanent engine damage.2Perform follow-up inspections every 15000 miles (24000 kilometers) after the initial
inspection. Replace the belt(s) at 150000 miles (240000 kilometers).3Initial change is at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers), then every three yearsor 45000 miles (72000 kilometers).
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Automatic Transmission FluidCheck............................................................340Checking Automatic TransmissionFluid...................................................................340Autowipers.......................................................84Auxiliary Power Points...............................168110 Volt - 400 Watt Capacity AC PowerOutlet.................................................................16812 Volt DC Power Point.....................................168Locations...............................................................168Auxiliary Switches.......................................567For more information on the UpfitterInterface Module and the auxiliaryswitches, visit:................................................570Upfitter Interface Module...............................570
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery.....................346Bed Extender....................................................72Grocery mode........................................................73Tailgate mode........................................................72Bed Ramps....................................................265Installing the Ramp Holder............................267Stowing the Bed Ramp...................................266Using the Bed Ramp........................................265Blind Spot Information System.............249Blind Spot Information System with TrailerTow......................................................................251Switching the System Off and On...............253System Errors......................................................253Using the System..............................................250Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........322Booster Seats..................................................30Types of Booster Seats......................................30Brake Fluid Check........................................343Brakes................................................................221General Information...........................................221Breaking-In.....................................................292Bulb Specification Chart...........................353
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Cabin Air Filter.................................................151California Proposition 65.............................12
Capacities and Specifications -6.2L.................................................................422Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................426Specifications.....................................................423Capacities and Specifications - 6.7LDiesel.............................................................427Engine Oil Specifications................................433Specifications.....................................................429Capacities and Specifications -6.8L................................................................434Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................439Specifications.....................................................435Capacities and Specifications.................415Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................365Center Console..............................................170Changing a Bulb..........................................350Cargo Lamp and Central High MountedBrake Lamp Bulbs........................................353Fog Lamp Bulbs..................................................351Front Park and Direction Indicator LampBulbs.................................................................350Headlamp Bulbs.................................................351License Plate Lamp Bulb................................353Rear Lamps, Brake Lamps, Rear DirectionIndicator and Reversing LampBulbs..................................................................352Changing a Fuse..........................................320Fuses......................................................................320Changing a Road Wheel...........................402Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation.....................................................402Location of the Spare Tire and Tools........403Removing the Spare Tire (With Spare TireCarrier Only)...................................................404Tire Change Procedure...................................405Changing the 12V Battery.........................346Battery Management System......................348Changing the Coalescer FilterElement........................................................330Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.2L/6.8L................................................................356Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7LDiesel.............................................................357Air Filter Restriction Gauge............................358
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Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading..............................................................377Information Contained on the TireSidewall............................................................379Temperature A B C............................................378Traction AA A B C...............................................377Treadwear.............................................................377Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........394Trailer Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem..............................................................401Vehicle Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem..............................................................394TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................374Towing a Trailer............................................268Load Placement................................................268Towing Points...............................................303Towing the Vehicle on FourWheels.........................................................289Emergency Towing...........................................289Recreational Towing........................................289Towing.............................................................268Traction Control............................................225Principle of Operation......................................225Trailer Reversing Aids.................................269Principle of Operation......................................269Setting Up Trailer Reverse Guidance.........269Trailer Reverse Guidance................................269Troubleshooting..................................................273Using Trailer Reverse Guidance....................272Trailer Sway Control....................................277Transfer Case Fluid Check........................343Transmission Code Designation.............421Transmission.................................................205TransmissionSee: Transmission.............................................205Transporting the Vehicle...........................302
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Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................323Under Hood Overview - 6.7LDiesel.............................................................324F-Super Duty.......................................................324Scheduled Maintenance.................................325Under Hood Overview - 6.8L..................326Under Seat Storage.....................................170Rear Under Seat Storage.................................170
Universal Garage Door Opener...............164HomeLink Wireless Control System...........164USB Port.........................................................454Using Adaptive Cruise Control...............240Blocked Sensor...................................................245Changing the Set Speed.................................243Detection Issues.................................................244Disengaging the System.................................243Following a Vehicle............................................241Hilly Condition and Trailer TowUsage................................................................244Low Speed Automatic Cancellation..........244Overriding the System.....................................243Resuming the Set Speed................................243Setting a Speed...................................................241Setting the Gap Distance................................242Switching the System Off..............................244Switching the System On................................241Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........246System Not Available.......................................245Using Cruise Control...................................239Switching Cruise Control Off........................240Switching Cruise Control On.........................239Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................2104WD Indicator Lights..........................................211Driving Off-Road With Truck and UtilityVehicles.............................................................214Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) 4WDsystem...............................................................210How Your Vehicle Differs From OtherVehicles.............................................................214Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4WDsystem...............................................................210Using a Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS)4WD system.....................................................211Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WDsystem................................................................213Using Hill Descent Control.......................229Hill descent modes...........................................229Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................63Using Power Running Boards....................78Automatic Power Deploy..................................78Automatic Power Stow......................................78Bounce-back..........................................................79Enabling and Disabling......................................78Manual Power Deploy........................................78Using Snow Chains.....................................394
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