2023 FORD F650/750 spare tire

Check Every Month
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.
Windshield washer fluid level.
1Diesel engine only.
Check Every Six Months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
Cooling system fluid level and coolant concentration (freeze-point protection).
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary.
Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Tightening Lug Nuts
Tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque1 at 500 mi
(800 km) after any wheel disturbance (such as tire rota-
tion, changing a flat tire or wheel removal). Single rear wheels
Tighten the wheel lug nuts to the specified torque
1 at
100 mi (160 km), and again at 500 mi (800 km) of new
vehicle operation and after any wheel disturbance (such
as tire rotation, changing a flat tire or wheel removal). Dual rear wheels
1 See Technical Specifications (page 286).
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Scheduled Maintenance

Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent majorproblems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.
Multi-point Inspection
Horn operation Accessory drive belt(s)
Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses Battery performance
Suspension component for leaks or
damage Engine air filter
Steering and linkage Exhaust system
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper
pressure
2Exterior lamps operation
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
Fluid levels
1; fill if necessary
Washer spray and wiper operation For oil and fluid leaks
Hazard warning system operation Hood rest for lubrication
1Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission, power steering and window
washer.
2If 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 has an Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you
should change the engine oil based on how
you use your vehicle. 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.
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Scheduled Maintenance

Rear Axle Fluid Check................................260
Rear Axle..........................................................134
General Information..........................................134Rear Seat Armrest.........................................94
Rear Seats.........................................................93
Recommended Towing Weights.............179
Refueling - Diesel..........................................110
Refueling - Gasoline.....................................112
Remote Control..............................................46
Removing a Headlamp.............................250
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............266
Replacement Parts
Recommendation.........................................17
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote
Control.............................................................47
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only)..............................................................199
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
Only)..............................................................198
Resuming the Set Speed...........................162
Roadside Assistance..................................188
Roadside Emergencies..............................188
Rollover Warning.........................................338
Running-In
See: Breaking-In..................................................186Running Out of Fuel - Diesel.....................110
Running Out of Fuel - Gasoline................110
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Safety Precautions......................................105
Scheduled Maintenance............................319
Seatbelt Extensions......................................44
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.......................41
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................42
Seatbelts............................................................37
Principle of Operation.........................................37Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime...............................................................42
Seats...................................................................88
Security..............................................................50
Selective Catalytic Reductant System -
Diesel...............................................................118
Setting the Cruise Control Speed...........161
Sitting in the Correct Position...................88
Snow Chains
See: Using Snow Chains.................................284
Spare WheelSee: Changing a Road Wheel.......................284Special Notices................................................18
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance...............................................329
Speed Control
See: Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive
Cruise Control.................................................155
See: Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise
Control................................................................161
Spring U-Bolt Check..................................260
Stability Control.............................................151
Principle of Operation - Vehicles With: Air
Brakes.................................................................152
Principle of Operation - Vehicles With:
Hydraulic Brakes.............................................151
Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch..........................................100Starting a Gasoline Engine........................101
Starting and Stopping the Engine.........100
General Information.........................................100
Starting the Engine............................................102
Starting the Engine......................................102Starting a Diesel Engine...................................102Steering............................................................167
Steering System Inspection....................259
Steering Wheel.................................................51
Storage Compartments..............................99
Streaming Bluetooth Audio......................312
Sun Visors.........................................................62
Suspension System Inspection..............259
Switching Cruise Control On and
Off....................................................................161
Switching Off the Engine...........................102
Switching the Pneumatic Locking
Differential On and Off............................135
Symbols Glossary...........................................10
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications............288The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only).......................196
Tire Care..........................................................269
Tires
See: Wheels and Tires.....................................269Towing a Trailer..............................................178
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