2018 FORD F-650/750 Owners Manual

When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Vehicle Use and Example
Interval
Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation Extreme
3,000–5,000 mi
(4,800–8,000 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 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or Six Months (Whichever Comes First)
Change the engine oil and filter.
Rotate the tires 1
, 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).
Inspect front oil hubs for leaks and check fluid level through hub cap sight glass.
1 Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted.
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15,000 mi (24,000 km) or 12 Months Whichever Comes First)
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 cooling system concentration (freeze-point protection), 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. Other Maintenance Items
Replace the engine air filter.
Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Replace the front wheel bearing grease and grease seal
if equipped with non-sealed bearings.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
Replace the spark plugs.
Every
97,000 mi
(156,000 km)
Change the engine coolant.1
Every
105,000 mi
(168,000 km) Change the rear axle fluid. See Special Operating
Conditions Scheduled Maintenance (page 330).
Inspect the accessory drive belt(s). 2
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. Consult
an authorized dealer for requirements.
Every
150,000 mi
(240,000 km) Replace the accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced within
the last 100,000 mi (160,000 km).
Replace the front wheel bearings and seals if equipped
with non-sealed bearings.
1 Initial replacement at six years or
105,000 mi (168,000 km), then every three years or
45,000 mi (72,000 km).
2 If not replaced, inspect the belt(s) every
15,000 mi (24,000 km).
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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 concentration (freeze-point protection), 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.
Inspect front oil hubs for leaks and check fluid level through hub cap sight glass.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.
2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Oil Change
Indicator Reset
(page 194).
3 Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted.
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Other maintenance items
1
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters. 2
Every 22,000 mi
(36,000 km)
Inspect engine and secondary cooling system coolant
concentration (freeze-point protection), additive (corro-
sion inhibitor) strength, coolant level, and hoses. Add
coolant additive if necessary.3
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Replace the air inlet foam filter.
Every
45,000 mi
(72,000 km)
Inspect the accessory drive belt(s). 4
At
90,000 mi
(144,000 km))
Change the rear axle fluid. See
Special Operating
Conditions Scheduled Maintenance
(page 330). 5
At
100,000 mi
(160,000 km)
Change the engine and secondary cooling system coolant. 6
Every
105,000 mi
(168,000 km) Change crankcase ventilation filter.
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. Consult
an authorized dealer for requirements.
Every
150,000 mi
(240,000 km)
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Other maintenance items
1
Replace the accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced within
the last 100,000 mi (160,000 km).
Replace the front wheel bearings and seals.
1 You can perform these maintenance items within
3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last oil
change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 Every
22,500 mi (36,000 km) or as indicated by the information display.
3 Every
30,000 mi (48,000 km), 1200 engine hours or as indicated by the information
display.
Note: When adding coolant additive, do not exceed the specified maximum of
50 fl oz
(1.4 L) for the engine and 20 fl oz (473 ml) for the secondary cooling system. Operating the
engine with excessive coolant additive may cause overheating which could lead to severe,
permanent engine damage.
4 Perform follow-up inspections every
15,000 mi (24,000 km) after the initial inspection.
Replace the belt(s) at 150,000 mi (240,000 km).
5 Change the fluid again at
150,000 mi (240,000 km).
6 Initial replacement is at six years or
105,000 mi (168,000 km), then every three years or
45,000 mi (72,000 km).
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.
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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
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires1
, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter.
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
1 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
5,000 mi (8,000 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.
Rotate tires1
, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
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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 engine oil and filter.
Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km),
six months or 200 engine
hours
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
1 Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted. Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions (Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads)
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires1
, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter.
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
1 Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted. 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
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires1
, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
1 Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted.
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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 or Using a Car-top Carrier
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.
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every
15,000 mi
(24,000 km) or six months,
600 engine hours
Inspect the coolant concentration (freeze-point protec-
tion) and additive (corrosion inhibitor) strength. Add
coolant additive if necessary.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km) or 1200 engine
hours
Flush and refill the coolant. Do not add coolant additive.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) or 2400
engine hours
Note: When adding coolant additive, do not exceed the specified maximum of
50 fl oz
(1.4 L) for the engine and 20 fl oz (473 ml) for the secondary cooling system. 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
60,000 mi (96,000 km) or 2400 engine
hours, flush and fill every 45,000 mi (72,000 km) or 1800 engine hours thereafter.
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