2023 FORD F150 service interval

You may notice a reduction in vehiclespeed caused by reduced engine power inorder to manage the engine coolanttemperature. Your vehicle may enter thismode if certain high-temperature andhigh-load conditions take place. Theamount of speed reduction depends onvehicle loading, grade and ambienttemperature. If this occurs, there is noneed to stop your vehicle. You cancontinue to drive.
The air conditioning may automaticallyturn on and off during severe operatingconditions to protect the engine fromoverheating. When the coolanttemperature decreases to the normaloperating temperature, the air conditioningturns on.
If the coolant temperature gauge movesfully into the red zone, or if the coolanttemperature warning or service enginesoon messages appear in your informationdisplay, do the following:
1.Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safeto do so. Fully apply the parking brake,shift into park (P) or neutral (N).
2.Leave the engine running until thecoolant temperature gauge needlereturns to the normal position. If thetemperature does not drop afterseveral minutes, follow the remainingsteps.
3.Switch the engine off and wait for it tocool. Check the coolant level.
4.If the coolant level is at or below theminimum mark, add prediluted coolantimmediately.
5.If the coolant level is normal, restartthe engine and continue.
ENGINE AIR FILTER
CHANGING THE ENGINE AIRFILTER
WARNING: To reduce the risk ofvehicle damage and personal burninjuries, do not start your engine with theair cleaner removed and do not removeit while the engine is running.
Change the air filter element at the properintervals. See Scheduled Maintenance(page 667).
When changing the air filter element, useonly the air filter element listed. SeeCapacities and Specifications (page578).
Note:Failure to use the correct air filterelement could result in severe enginedamage that the vehicle Warranty may notcover.
Note:When servicing the air cleaner, do notallow foreign material to enter the airinduction system. The engine is susceptibleto damage from even small particles.
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
INFORMATION
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?
Carefully following the maintenanceschedule helps protect against major repairexpenses resulting from neglect orinadequate maintenance and may help toincrease the value of your vehicle whenyou sell or trade it. Keep all receipts forcompleted maintenance with your vehicle.
It is important that you have your vehicleserviced at the proper times. Theseintervals serve two purposes: first is tomaintain the reliability of your vehicle andthe second is to keep the cost of owningyour vehicle down.
It is your responsibility to have allscheduled maintenance performed and tomake sure that the materials used meetthe specifications identified in this owner'smanual. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 578).
Failure to perform scheduled maintenanceand regularly inspect your vehicle mayresult in vehicle damage not covered bythe vehicle Warranty.
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?
Our Genuine Replacement Parts
Dealerships stock our parts and ourauthorized branded re-manufacturedreplacement parts. These parts meet orexceed our specifications. Parts installedat your dealership carry a nationwide24-month or unlimited mile (kilometer)parts and labor limited warranty.
If you do not use our authorized parts theymay not meet our specifications and couldaffect emissions compliance.
Protecting Your Investment
Maintenance is an investment that paysdividends in the form of improvedreliability, durability and resale value. Tomaintain the proper performance of yourvehicle and its emission control systems,make sure you have scheduledmaintenance performed at the designatedintervals.
Your vehicle comes with the IntelligentOil-Life Monitor system, a messageappears in the information display at theproper oil change interval. This intervalmay be up to one year or 10,000 mi(16,000 km), hybrid vehicles could exceed10,000 mi (16,000 km).
When the oil change message appears inthe information display, it is time for an oilchange. Make sure you perform the oilchange within two weeks or 500 mi(800 km) of the message appearing. Makesure to reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitorafter each oil change. See Resetting theIntelligent Oil Life Monitor (page 506).
If your information display resetsprematurely or becomes inoperative, youshould perform the oil change interval atsix months or 5,000 mi (8,000 km) fromyour last oil change. Never exceed one yearor 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between oilchange intervals.
You can drive high performance vehiclesin such a way that may lead to higher oilconsumption including extended time athigh engine speeds, high loads, enginebraking, hard cornering maneuvers, trackand off-road usage. Under theseconditions, oil consumption ofapproximately 1 quart per 500 miles (1 literper 800 km) is possible. Check the engineoil level at every refueling and adjust tomaintain proper levels to avoid enginedamage.
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It is important to rely upon your dealershipto properly diagnose and repair yourvehicle.
We strongly recommend only using ourgenuine or our authorized re-manufacturedreplacement parts engineered for yourvehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
We do not recommend using chemicals oradditives not approved by us as part ofyour vehicle’s normal maintenance. Pleaseconsult your warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is anormal operating characteristic and, byitself, does not necessarily indicate aconcern or that the fluid needs to bechanged. Have discolored fluids that alsoshow signs of overheating or foreignmaterial contamination checkedimmediately.
Make sure to change the vehicle’s oils andfluids at the specified intervals or inconjunction with a repair. Flushing is aviable way to change fluid for many vehiclesub-systems during scheduledmaintenance. It is critical that systems areflushed only with new fluid that is the sameas that required to fill and operate thesystem or using our approved flushingchemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basicmaintenance checks and inspections.
Check Every Month
The engine oil level.
Function of all interior and the exterior lights.
The tires including the spare for wear and proper pressure.
The windshield washer fluid level.
Check Every Six Months
The battery connections. Clean if necessary.
The body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
The cooling system fluid level and the coolant system strength.
The door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
The hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary.
The parking brake for proper operation.
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Be sure to ask your dealership serviceadvisor or technician about the multi-pointvehicle inspection. It is a comprehensiveway to perform a thorough inspection ofyour vehicle. Your checklist gives youimmediate feedback on the overallcondition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Oil Change Reminder
Your vehicle comes with an oil changereminder that determines when you shouldchange the engine oil based on how youuse your vehicle.
Your vehicle lets you know when an oilchange is due by displaying a message inthe instrument cluster display.
The following table provides examples ofvehicle use and its impact on oil changeintervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oilchange intervals depend on several factorsand generally decrease with severity ofuse.
When to Expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Vehicle Use and ExampleInterval1
Normal
7,500–10,000 mi(12,000–16,000 km)
Normal commuting with highway driving.No, or moderate, load or towing.Flat to moderately hilly roads.No extended idling.
Severe
5,000–7,500 mi(8,000–12,000 km)
Moderate to heavy load or towing.Mountainous or off-road conditions.Extended idling.Extended hot or cold operation.
Extreme3,000–5,000 mi(5,000–8,000 km)Maximum load or towing.Extreme hot or cold operation.
1 Hybrid vehicles may achieve longer distances between oil changes, but do not exceedthe 1 year max oil change interval. Remaining oil life can be accessed through theinstrument cluster display.
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Normal Maintenance Intervals
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Instrument Cluster Display 1
Change the engine oil and filter.2
Rotate the tires, inspect for tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level, if applicable with dipstick. Consult yourdealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and the parking brake.
Inspect the engine coolant system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the front axle.3
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, and driveshaft.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness ordrag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.2 Reset the oil change reminder after engine oil and filter changes. See Resetting theIntelligent Oil Life Monitor (page 506).3 Four-wheel drive vehicles only.
Brake Fluid Maintenance1
Change the brake fluid.2Every 3 Years
1 Perform this maintenance item every 3 years. Do not exceed the designated time forthe interval.2 Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer.
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Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions, such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads
Replace the engine air filter.Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormalnoise, wear, looseness or drag.Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate the tires, inspect tires for wear and measure thetread depth.
Change the engine oil and filter.1Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)or six months
1Reset your oil change reminder after each engine oil and filter change. See Resettingthe Intelligent Oil Life Monitor (page 506).
Off-road Operation
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints and the U-joints.Lubricate grease fittings, if applicable.Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Replace the engine air filter.
Change the engine oil and filter.1Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)or six monthsInspect the wheels and related components for abnormalnoise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate the tires, inspect tires for wear and the measurethe tread depth.
1Reset your oil change reminder after each engine oil and filter change. See Resettingthe Intelligent Oil Life Monitor (page 506).
Exclusive Use of E85 - Flex Fuel Vehicles Only
If exclusively ran on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regularunleaded fuel.Every oil change interval
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experience long periods of idling, duringwhich engine oil continues to break downbut distance is not accumulated on theodometer. Engine Idle Hours have beenincorporated into the Intelligent Oil-LifeMonitor.
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the NormalSchedule.
Axle and Transfer Case Maintenance
In four-wheel drive vehicles, axle(s) andtransfer case fluid changes or level checksare not required unless a leak is suspectedor the assembly has been submerged inwater. Contact an authorized dealer forservice.
California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, theCalifornia Air Resources Board hasdetermined that the failure to perform thismaintenance item does not nullify theemission warranty or limit recall liabilitybefore the completion of your vehicle'suseful life. Ford Motor Company urges youto have all recommended maintenanceservices performed at the specifiedintervals and to record all vehicle service.
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa orlocations with similar climates using an oilthat meets our specification or has anAmerican Petroleum Institute certified forgasoline engines (certification mark) oil,the normal oil change interval is 3,000 mi(4,800 km).
Engine Air Filter Replacement
The life of the engine air filter is dependenton exposure to dusty and dirty conditions.Vehicles operated in these conditionsrequire frequent inspection andreplacement of the engine air filter.
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE - RAPTOR
If you operate your vehicle primarily in anyof the following conditions, you need toperform extra maintenance, as indicated.If you operate your vehicle occasionallyunder any of these conditions, it is notnecessary to perform the extramaintenance. For specificrecommendations, see your dealershipservice advisor or technician.
Perform the services shown in thefollowing tables when specified or within3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the oil changerequired message appearing in theinformation display.
•Example 1: The message comes on at28,751 mi (46,270 km). Perform the30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatictransmission fluid replacement.
•Example 2: The message has not comeon, but the odometer reads 30,000 mi(48,000 km), for example, the oilchange reminder was reset at25,000 mi (40,000 km). Perform theengine air filter replacement.
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Exclusive Use of E85 - Flex Fuel Vehicles Only
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regularunleaded fuel.Every oil change interval
Off-Road Driving
If you operate your vehicle primarily in anyof the following conditions, you need toperform extra maintenance, as indicated.If you operate your vehicle occasionallyunder any of these conditions, it is notnecessary to perform the extramaintenance. For specificrecommendations, see your dealershipservice advisor or technician. Examples offrequent conditions that would qualify are:
•Example 1: Continuous deep sand ordune driving for more than 25 minutesin a 4-wheel drive state using morethan 50% throttle at elevated ambienttemperatures (above 90°F (32°C).
•Example 2: Continuous off-road highspeed (above 55 mph (88.5 km/h) orconsistently using more than 50%throttle) desert running operation formore than 60 minutes in a 4-wheeldrive state at elevated ambienttemperatures (above 90°F (32°C).
•Example 3: Continuous on-road highspeed driving (90 mph (145 km/h) ormore) for more than 30 minutes in a4-wheel drive state at elevatedambient temperatures (above 90°F(32°C).
Off-road Operation
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints and the U-joints.Lubricate grease fittings, if applicable.Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Replace the engine air filter.
Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km) or six monthsEvery 5,000 mi (8,000 km)or six monthsInspect the wheels and related components for abnormalnoise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate the tires, inspect tires for wear and the measurethe tread depth.
Change the Front Axle Fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km) or two yearsChange the Transfer Case Fluid.
1Reset your oil change reminder after each engine oil and filter change. See Resettingthe Intelligent Oil Life Monitor (page 506).
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