2021 FORD F-150 Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions

Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions - Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate the tires, inspect the tires for wear and measure
the tread depth.
Every
7,500 mi (12,000 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. 1
Every 7,500 mi (12,000 km),
six months or 300 engine
hours
Inspect and lubricate the U-joints.
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km), 6 months or
600 engine hours
Replace the air inlet foam filter.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
1 Reset the oil change reminder after engine oil and filter changes.
See Resetting the
Engine Oil Change Reminder (page 511). Off-Road Operation
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Inspect functional holes in exhaust tip to make sure they
are clean and clear of debris or foreign materials. See
Vehicle Care
(page 534). .
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 7,500 mi (12,000 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.
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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 the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display and perform services listed in the
normal scheduled maintenance chart.
As required
Replace the engine air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace the spark plugs.
Every 60,000 mi
(96,000 km) Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions, such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads
Replace the 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 the tires, inspect tires for wear and measure the
tread depth.
Change the engine oil and filter. 1
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
1 Reset your oil change reminder after each engine oil and filter change. See
Resetting
the Engine Oil Change Reminder (page 511). Off-road Operation
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints and the U-joints.
Lubricate grease fittings, if applicable.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace the engine air filter.
Change the engine oil and filter. 1
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate the tires, inspect tires for wear and the measure
the tread depth.
1 Reset your oil change reminder after each engine oil and filter change. See
Resetting
the Engine Oil Change Reminder (page 511).
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Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display and perform services listed in the
normal scheduled maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect and lubricate the U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See the axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Replace the spark plugs.
Every 60,000 mi
(96,000 km) Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use,
such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display and perform services listed in the
normal scheduled maintenance chart.
As required
Replace the engine air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace the spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions, such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads
Replace the 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 the tires, inspect tires for wear and measure the
tread depth.
Change the engine oil and filter. 1
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
1 Reset your oil change reminder after each engine oil and filter change. See
Resetting
the Engine Oil Change Reminder (page 511).
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