Diesel Maintenance Tips Customer Letter 1st Printing
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... System ¾ Diesel fuel quality is required. ¾ Take Care of the Ford Power Stroke® diesel engine. performance modifications, programmers, modified exhaust or air intake systems) fails or causes a Ford part to the quality and exact size of coolant should be maintained at least) ... Conditions like Extensive Towing, Long Idle Time, Extended Low Speed Driving, Biodiesel Use, Off Road/Dusty Conditions 1 ¾ Use the Right Filters Ford Motor Company can benefit from this product will not be checked and serviced at the mileage or equivalent hour intervals specified by the...
... System ¾ Diesel fuel quality is required. ¾ Take Care of the Ford Power Stroke® diesel engine. performance modifications, programmers, modified exhaust or air intake systems) fails or causes a Ford part to the quality and exact size of coolant should be maintained at least) ... Conditions like Extensive Towing, Long Idle Time, Extended Low Speed Driving, Biodiesel Use, Off Road/Dusty Conditions 1 ¾ Use the Right Filters Ford Motor Company can benefit from this product will not be checked and serviced at the mileage or equivalent hour intervals specified by the...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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... hoses. Check windshield for oil and fluid leaks. Inspect engine air filter. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). The right replacement parts will help identify potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every ...and hazard warning lights. Check exhaust system for leaks and damage. Inspect half shaft dust boots, if equipped. Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material. Scheduled Maintenance 13 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA...
... hoses. Check windshield for oil and fluid leaks. Inspect engine air filter. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). The right replacement parts will help identify potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every ...and hazard warning lights. Check exhaust system for leaks and damage. Inspect half shaft dust boots, if equipped. Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material. Scheduled Maintenance 13 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA...
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... people who know your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership sells the name-brand tire, they can also honor the tire manufacturer's warranty. Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect engine air filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level... filter (if equipped) ❑ Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses ❑ Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake Tires equipped, driveshaft, ball joints and U-joints lines and hoses and parking brake system. Scheduled Maintenance 15 2008 ...
... people who know your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership sells the name-brand tire, they can also honor the tire manufacturer's warranty. Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect engine air filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level... filter (if equipped) ❑ Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses ❑ Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake Tires equipped, driveshaft, ball joints and U-joints lines and hoses and parking brake system. Scheduled Maintenance 15 2008 ...
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...; Vehicles equipped with the TorqShift transmission and the externally-mounted remote filter element, replace the automatic transmission fluid and the externally-mounted remote filter element (if equipped). Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Lubricate ball joints and U-joints (if equipped with zerk fittings) Inspect and lubricate ... should only rotate if unusual wear is noted) Inspect wheels for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 16 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
...; Vehicles equipped with the TorqShift transmission and the externally-mounted remote filter element, replace the automatic transmission fluid and the externally-mounted remote filter element (if equipped). Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Lubricate ball joints and U-joints (if equipped with zerk fittings) Inspect and lubricate ... should only rotate if unusual wear is noted) Inspect wheels for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 16 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
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Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect engine air filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with an underhood dipstick) Lubricate ball joints and U-joints (if equipped with zerk fittings) ... end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 18 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS Batteries The technicians at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership can determine the health of the batteries that bear the Motorcraft name. ...
Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect engine air filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with an underhood dipstick) Lubricate ball joints and U-joints (if equipped with zerk fittings) ... end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 18 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS Batteries The technicians at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership can determine the health of the batteries that bear the Motorcraft name. ...
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... lines and hoses and parking brake system. Replace the externally-mounted remote filter element for all other vehicles if equipped with dipstick. Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Lubricate ball joints and U-joints (if equipped with...transaxle fluid level on all TorqShift transmissions (if equipped). Replace the internal TorqShift transmission fluid filter located inside the transmission bottom pan (vehicles without externally-mounted remote filter only). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 60,000 miles ❑ ❑ ...
... lines and hoses and parking brake system. Replace the externally-mounted remote filter element for all other vehicles if equipped with dipstick. Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Lubricate ball joints and U-joints (if equipped with...transaxle fluid level on all TorqShift transmissions (if equipped). Replace the internal TorqShift transmission fluid filter located inside the transmission bottom pan (vehicles without externally-mounted remote filter only). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 60,000 miles ❑ ❑ ...
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... and replace oil filter ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ...❑ Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses ❑ Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake equipped, driveshaft, ball joints and U-joints lines and hoses and parking brake system. Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust... system and heat shields Inspect engine air filter Inspect automatic transmission... Change engine oil and replace oil filter Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)...
... and replace oil filter ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ...❑ Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses ❑ Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake equipped, driveshaft, ball joints and U-joints lines and hoses and parking brake system. Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust... system and heat shields Inspect engine air filter Inspect automatic transmission... Change engine oil and replace oil filter Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)...
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Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect drive belts Lubricate ...CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs 97,500 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) ❑ Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure ❑ tread... wheels for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 23 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles if...
Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect drive belts Lubricate ...CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs 97,500 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) ❑ Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure ❑ tread... wheels for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 23 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles if...
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Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) RO#: Inspect exhaust system and heat shields DATE: Inspect engine air filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with an underhood dipstick) Lubricate ball joints and U-joints (if equipped with zerk fittings) Inspect and lubricate...should only rotate if unusual wear is noted) Inspect wheels for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 24 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 105,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil...
Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) RO#: Inspect exhaust system and heat shields DATE: Inspect engine air filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with an underhood dipstick) Lubricate ball joints and U-joints (if equipped with zerk fittings) Inspect and lubricate...should only rotate if unusual wear is noted) Inspect wheels for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 24 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 105,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil...
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...2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles if equipped with the TorqShift transmission. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 120,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Replace cabin air filter... with dipstick. Replace the internal TorqShift transmission fluid filter located inside the transmission bottom pan (vehicles without externally-mounted remote filter only). Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect drive belts Inspect automatic...
...2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles if equipped with the TorqShift transmission. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 120,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Replace cabin air filter... with dipstick. Replace the internal TorqShift transmission fluid filter located inside the transmission bottom pan (vehicles without externally-mounted remote filter only). Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect drive belts Inspect automatic...
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Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect engine air filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with an underhood dipstick) ... DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 135,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses ... noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 26 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect engine air filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with an underhood dipstick) ... DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 135,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses ... noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 26 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
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... Gold Coolant Change Record on page 48) Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter (filter not required on CD4E). Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect PCV valve for flow (3V... wheels should only rotate if unusual wear is noted) Inspect wheels for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 28 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
... Gold Coolant Change Record on page 48) Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter (filter not required on CD4E). Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect PCV valve for flow (3V... wheels should only rotate if unusual wear is noted) Inspect wheels for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 28 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
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...2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) And if your vehicle. tread depth equipped with an underhood dipstick) lines and hoses and parking brake system. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & CUVS 7,500 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter...filter (if equipped) ❑ Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses ❑ Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake ❑ Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) ❑ Inspect exhaust... Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for name-brand tires and people who know your Ford or...
...2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) And if your vehicle. tread depth equipped with an underhood dipstick) lines and hoses and parking brake system. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & CUVS 7,500 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter...filter (if equipped) ❑ Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses ❑ Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake ❑ Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) ❑ Inspect exhaust... Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for name-brand tires and people who know your Ford or...
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...MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & CUVs Scheduled Maintenance 31 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect transmission fluid level (if equipped with PZEV engine) Replace fuel filter (except Edge, Fusion, Milan, MKX, MKZ, ...lines and hoses and parking brake system. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & CUVS 22,500 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) ❑ Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure ❑ Inspect wheels for ...
...MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & CUVs Scheduled Maintenance 31 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect transmission fluid level (if equipped with PZEV engine) Replace fuel filter (except Edge, Fusion, Milan, MKX, MKZ, ...lines and hoses and parking brake system. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & CUVS 22,500 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) ❑ Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure ❑ Inspect wheels for ...
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...; Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses ❑ Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake ❑ Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) ❑ Inspect exhaust system and heat shields ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if ❑ ...with an underhood dipstick) lines and hoses and parking brake system. equipped, driveshaft and U-joints DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 32 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
...; Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses ❑ Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake ❑ Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) ❑ Inspect exhaust system and heat shields ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if ❑ ...with an underhood dipstick) lines and hoses and parking brake system. equipped, driveshaft and U-joints DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 32 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... can Tire Monitor Fault (if reappear if the condition is applied (or not fully released). 125 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Check air filter (diesel engine only) Drain water separator (diesel engine only) Stop safely now (diesel engine only... only) Engine turns off in xx (diesel engine only) Engine turned off (diesel engine only) Drive to clean exhaust system (diesel engine only) Cleaning exhaust filter (diesel engine only) Exhaust filter drive complete (diesel engine only) Oil change required/Engine oil change soon (diesel engine only) Oil life ok (...
... can Tire Monitor Fault (if reappear if the condition is applied (or not fully released). 125 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Check air filter (diesel engine only) Drain water separator (diesel engine only) Stop safely now (diesel engine only... only) Engine turns off in xx (diesel engine only) Engine turned off (diesel engine only) Drive to clean exhaust system (diesel engine only) Cleaning exhaust filter (diesel engine only) Exhaust filter drive complete (diesel engine only) Oil change required/Engine oil change soon (diesel engine only) Oil life ok (...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...only). This will be displayed. This message is 5 percent or less. Driver Controls OK TO DRIVE (Diesel engine only). CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER (Diesel engine only). When oil life left reaches 0%, the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will be displayed until an adequate drive cycle is...Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is NORMAL. Refer to allow automatic cleaning. EXHAUST FILTER DRIVE COMPLETE (Diesel engine only). or, displays continuously when cleaning the filter after you have changed the oil. 128 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus...
...only). This will be displayed. This message is 5 percent or less. Driver Controls OK TO DRIVE (Diesel engine only). CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER (Diesel engine only). When oil life left reaches 0%, the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will be displayed until an adequate drive cycle is...Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is NORMAL. Refer to allow automatic cleaning. EXHAUST FILTER DRIVE COMPLETE (Diesel engine only). or, displays continuously when cleaning the filter after you have changed the oil. 128 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus...
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...2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM. DRIVER DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the parking brake is not completely closed . Displayed when the passenger's door is applied (or not fully released). Driver Controls Warning display Check air filter...) Engine turns off in xx (diesel engine only) Engine turned off (diesel engine only) Drive to clean exhaust system (diesel engine only) Cleaning exhaust filter (diesel engine only) Exhaust filter drive complete (diesel engine only) Oil change required/Engine oil change soon (diesel engine only) Oil life ok...
...2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM. DRIVER DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the parking brake is not completely closed . Displayed when the passenger's door is applied (or not fully released). Driver Controls Warning display Check air filter...) Engine turns off in xx (diesel engine only) Engine turned off (diesel engine only) Drive to clean exhaust system (diesel engine only) Cleaning exhaust filter (diesel engine only) Exhaust filter drive complete (diesel engine only) Oil change required/Engine oil change soon (diesel engine only) Oil life ok...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) OIL LIFE OK (Diesel engine only). Tailgate removal Your tailgate is NORMAL. This message is removable to unlock. Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is NORMAL. Driver Controls CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER (Diesel engine only). EXHAUST FILTER... Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement. Displayed after a DRIVE TO CLEAN EXHAUST SYSTEM message was previously displayed. TAILGATE LOCK (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be displayed. or, displays continuously when cleaning the...
...2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) OIL LIFE OK (Diesel engine only). Tailgate removal Your tailgate is NORMAL. This message is removable to unlock. Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is NORMAL. Driver Controls CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER (Diesel engine only). EXHAUST FILTER... Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement. Displayed after a DRIVE TO CLEAN EXHAUST SYSTEM message was previously displayed. TAILGATE LOCK (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be displayed. or, displays continuously when cleaning the...
Owner Guide Supplement 2nd Printing
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...mph (48 km/h) with extended idle operation DRIVE TO CLEAN EXHAUST FILTER • Directs the vehicle operator to drive the vehicle above 30 mph (48 km/h) is full of particulates and that you drive your authorized Ford dealer for service. As a result, the DPF may ... is maintained. Similar to any vehicle, Ford recommends that the vehicle is a NORMAL message The diesel particulate filter (DPF), an inline filter in a manner to be displayed until adequate drive cycle is completed • This is a NORMAL message CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER • Informs the vehicle operator that he...
...mph (48 km/h) with extended idle operation DRIVE TO CLEAN EXHAUST FILTER • Directs the vehicle operator to drive the vehicle above 30 mph (48 km/h) is full of particulates and that you drive your authorized Ford dealer for service. As a result, the DPF may ... is maintained. Similar to any vehicle, Ford recommends that the vehicle is a NORMAL message The diesel particulate filter (DPF), an inline filter in a manner to be displayed until adequate drive cycle is completed • This is a NORMAL message CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER • Informs the vehicle operator that he...