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...). Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings (if not sealed with zerk fittings. Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (F Super Duty). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 20 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Inspect engine...
...). Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings (if not sealed with zerk fittings. Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (F Super Duty). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 20 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Inspect engine...
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.... Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings (if not equipped with zerk fittings. Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (F Super Duty). Inspect wheel ends for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system...
.... Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings (if not equipped with zerk fittings. Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (F Super Duty). Inspect wheel ends for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system...
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... Operating Conditions Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your dealership service advisor or qualified service professional. For specific recommendations, see your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as in one of engine operation Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Lube front lower control... 3,000 miles or 3 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearing (F Super Duty) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid Change rear axle fluid if equipped with XY-75W90FEHP As ...
... Operating Conditions Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your dealership service advisor or qualified service professional. For specific recommendations, see your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as in one of engine operation Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Lube front lower control... 3,000 miles or 3 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearing (F Super Duty) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid Change rear axle fluid if equipped with XY-75W90FEHP As ...
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... transfer case fluid As required Replace engine air filter As required Replace cabin air filter Off-road operation Every 15,000 miles Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (F Super Duty) Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid Every 50,000 miles Change rear axle lubricant (E and F series 450 and 550...
... transfer case fluid As required Replace engine air filter As required Replace cabin air filter Off-road operation Every 15,000 miles Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (F Super Duty) Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid Every 50,000 miles Change rear axle lubricant (E and F series 450 and 550...
Diesel Supplement 2nd Printing
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... 96,500 km (60,000 miles) • Change engine oil and replace oil filter • Inspect tires for end play and noise • Lubricate 4x4 hub needle bearings • Lubricate 4x2 wheel bearings • Replace wheel bearing grease seal (if not done in the last 8,000 km [5,000 miles]) • Inspect...
... 96,500 km (60,000 miles) • Change engine oil and replace oil filter • Inspect tires for end play and noise • Lubricate 4x4 hub needle bearings • Lubricate 4x2 wheel bearings • Replace wheel bearing grease seal (if not done in the last 8,000 km [5,000 miles]) • Inspect...
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... system and hoses • Inspect brake system • Inspect exhaust system and heat shields • Check wheels for end play and noise • Lubricate 4x4 hub needle bearings • Lubricate 4x2 wheel bearings • Replace wheel bearing grease seal • Inspect and lubricate 4x4 u-joints (except F-450/F-550) • Replace cabin...
... system and hoses • Inspect brake system • Inspect exhaust system and heat shields • Check wheels for end play and noise • Lubricate 4x4 hub needle bearings • Lubricate 4x2 wheel bearings • Replace wheel bearing grease seal • Inspect and lubricate 4x4 u-joints (except F-450/F-550) • Replace cabin...
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...and replace filter Every 15,000 miles: Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints and steering idler arms Every 30,000 miles: Lubricate 4x4 hub needle bearings Every 60,000 miles: Change transfer case fluid As required: Change manual transmission fluid Extensive idling and/or low-speed ...axle maintenance Rear axles and power take off (PTO) units containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. For F-450 and F-550 trucks operated at or near maximum Gross Vehicle Weights...
...and replace filter Every 15,000 miles: Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints and steering idler arms Every 30,000 miles: Lubricate 4x4 hub needle bearings Every 60,000 miles: Change transfer case fluid As required: Change manual transmission fluid Extensive idling and/or low-speed ...axle maintenance Rear axles and power take off (PTO) units containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. For F-450 and F-550 trucks operated at or near maximum Gross Vehicle Weights...
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... cabin air filter, if equipped Off-road operation Every 5,000 miles or 6 months: Change engine oil and replace filter Every 15,000 miles: Lubricate 4x4 hub needle bearings Every 60,000 miles: Change transfer case fluid As required: Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints and steering idler arms and linkage. General...
... cabin air filter, if equipped Off-road operation Every 5,000 miles or 6 months: Change engine oil and replace filter Every 15,000 miles: Lubricate 4x4 hub needle bearings Every 60,000 miles: Change transfer case fluid As required: Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints and steering idler arms and linkage. General...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... CD/CD PLAYER CARE Do: • Handle discs by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole and turning the hub. • Remove loose labels before inserting tapes. • Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity ...long time when not being played. Don't: • Expose tapes to direct sunlight or heat sources for further information. 36 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Entertainment Systems CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE Do:...cleaning cartridge after 10-12 hours of play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in Ford CD players.
... CD/CD PLAYER CARE Do: • Handle discs by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole and turning the hub. • Remove loose labels before inserting tapes. • Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity ...long time when not being played. Don't: • Expose tapes to direct sunlight or heat sources for further information. 36 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Entertainment Systems CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE Do:...cleaning cartridge after 10-12 hours of play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in Ford CD players.
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... failure in difficult disengagement of the RSS. If your vehicle in 2WD, rotate both hub locks to FREE). 144 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...) If the sensors are set to the same position (both set to LOCK or both set to the FREE position. • For proper operation, make sure that both hub...desired. 4WD operation is engaged or disengaged by rotating the control for both front wheel hub locks from snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt (do not clean the sensors ...
... failure in difficult disengagement of the RSS. If your vehicle in 2WD, rotate both hub locks to FREE). 144 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...) If the sensors are set to the same position (both set to LOCK or both set to the FREE position. • For proper operation, make sure that both hub...desired. 4WD operation is engaged or disengaged by rotating the control for both front wheel hub locks from snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt (do not clean the sensors ...
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...a rotary control located on the instrument panel that allows you select 2WD, 4x4 High or 4x4 Low operation. • uses auto-manual hub locks that both set to AUTO or both hub locks are aligned, and that can be engaged and disengaged automatically based on the 4x4 mode selected. • auto-manual... 4WD system will increase fuel economy • For proper operation, make sure that the arrow and the indicator dot on the hub are set the same (both set to LOCK). 145 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving • Some vehicles may be brought...
...a rotary control located on the instrument panel that allows you select 2WD, 4x4 High or 4x4 Low operation. • uses auto-manual hub locks that both set to AUTO or both hub locks are aligned, and that can be engaged and disengaged automatically based on the 4x4 mode selected. • auto-manual... 4WD system will increase fuel economy • For proper operation, make sure that the arrow and the indicator dot on the hub are set the same (both set to LOCK). 145 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving • Some vehicles may be brought...
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... the locking hubs 4L (optional) by rotating the hub lock control from FREE to LOCK, then move the transfer case lever from 4H (4WD High) to 2H (2WD High) Move the transfer case lever to 2H 2H (2WD High) at complete stop or any forward speed up to FREE 147 2004 F250/350.../450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving Shifting from 2H (2WD High) to 4H (4WD High) Engage the locking hubs by rotating the hub lock control from LOCK to FREE. • For proper operation...
... the locking hubs 4L (optional) by rotating the hub lock control from FREE to LOCK, then move the transfer case lever from 4H (4WD High) to 2H (2WD High) Move the transfer case lever to 2H 2H (2WD High) at complete stop or any forward speed up to FREE 147 2004 F250/350.../450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving Shifting from 2H (2WD High) to 4H (4WD High) Engage the locking hubs by rotating the hub lock control from LOCK to FREE. • For proper operation...
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... 4. Bring the vehicle to 4H (4WD High) or 2H (2WD High). 4H 5. Move the transfer case shift lever 2H through N (Neutral) directly to FREE. 148 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the transfer case will not N disengage from 4L (4WD Low) to...the brake. 3. If the transfer case will not N engage into 4L (4WD Low), let the vehicle creep at a complete stop, disengage the locking hubs (optional) by rotating the hub lock control from LOCK to 4L (4WD Low). 4H 5. Driving Shifting from 4H (4WD High) to a complete stop. 2. Bring the vehicle to 4L...
... 4. Bring the vehicle to 4H (4WD High) or 2H (2WD High). 4H 5. Move the transfer case shift lever 2H through N (Neutral) directly to FREE. 148 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the transfer case will not N disengage from 4L (4WD Low) to...the brake. 3. If the transfer case will not N engage into 4L (4WD Low), let the vehicle creep at a complete stop, disengage the locking hubs (optional) by rotating the hub lock control from LOCK to 4L (4WD Low). 4H 5. Driving Shifting from 4H (4WD High) to a complete stop. 2. Bring the vehicle to 4L...
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...to immediately disengage. Depress the brake. 3. Disengagement 4X4 HIGH LOW 2WD of the transfer case and front hubs may not illuminate until the vehicle is driven above 5 mph (8 km/h). • Do not shift ...into 4x4 HIGH with the rear wheels slipping. Place the gearshift in R (Reverse) to disengage your front hubs, but it will eliminate any forward speed. LOW 2WD • The electronic shift 4WD system is designed to engage...(Neutral) (automatic transmission) or depress the clutch (manual transmission). 150 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
...to immediately disengage. Depress the brake. 3. Disengagement 4X4 HIGH LOW 2WD of the transfer case and front hubs may not illuminate until the vehicle is driven above 5 mph (8 km/h). • Do not shift ...into 4x4 HIGH with the rear wheels slipping. Place the gearshift in R (Reverse) to disengage your front hubs, but it will eliminate any forward speed. LOW 2WD • The electronic shift 4WD system is designed to engage...(Neutral) (automatic transmission) or depress the clutch (manual transmission). 150 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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... case. Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to all four wheels on the most solid area of the hubs (if possible) and proceed slowly. Traction or brake capability may stall. 155 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Normal characteristics On some momentary clunk... tire pressure for concern. Sand When driving over sand, try to back out the way you came if you to speed and the automatic locking hubs engaging and is the front drivetrain coming up to select 4WD when necessary. Remember, you re-inflate the tires as soon as possible.
... case. Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to all four wheels on the most solid area of the hubs (if possible) and proceed slowly. Traction or brake capability may stall. 155 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Normal characteristics On some momentary clunk... tire pressure for concern. Sand When driving over sand, try to back out the way you came if you to speed and the automatic locking hubs engaging and is the front drivetrain coming up to select 4WD when necessary. Remember, you re-inflate the tires as soon as possible.
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... unavoidable, proceed very slowly especially when the depth is higher than the bottom of the hubs (for trucks) or the bottom of the wheel rims (for how long, vehicle and... the transmission upshift and downshift schedules will drive the aftermarket PTO while driving the vehicle. Ford trucks are fully qualified for stationary PTO operation for PTO usage. A more complete description ...of continuous operation. When driving through deep water where the transmission vent 160 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Note...
... unavoidable, proceed very slowly especially when the depth is higher than the bottom of the hubs (for trucks) or the bottom of the wheel rims (for how long, vehicle and... the transmission upshift and downshift schedules will drive the aftermarket PTO while driving the vehicle. Ford trucks are fully qualified for stationary PTO operation for PTO usage. A more complete description ...of continuous operation. When driving through deep water where the transmission vent 160 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Note...
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... been lowered. 11. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel is completely off the ground and high enough to step 19. 206 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Roadside Emergencies •... or rear differential as a jacking point. To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part of your vehicle is snug against the hub. Remove the lug nuts with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is only meant for all front wheels and single rear wheel vehicles...
... been lowered. 11. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel is completely off the ground and high enough to step 19. 206 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Roadside Emergencies •... or rear differential as a jacking point. To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part of your vehicle is snug against the hub. Remove the lug nuts with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is only meant for all front wheels and single rear wheel vehicles...
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... the wheel is facing outward on all front an inboard rear wheels. Opening the release valve slowly will provide a more controlled rate of descent. 209 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Use an up-and-down motion with a pressure release valve that prevents... wheel by slowly turning the release valve counterclockwise. Remove the lug nuts with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is snug against the hub.
... the wheel is facing outward on all front an inboard rear wheels. Opening the release valve slowly will provide a more controlled rate of descent. 209 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Use an up-and-down motion with a pressure release valve that prevents... wheel by slowly turning the release valve counterclockwise. Remove the lug nuts with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is snug against the hub.
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... or a new battery is installed, the transmission must relearn its shift strategy. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can explode if exposed to come off . 212 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Automatic transmissions do not touch. As a result, the transmission may... stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of the front disc brake hub and rotor that vent caps are tight and level. 5. An explosion could damage the vehicle's electrical system. 3. doing so may have push-...
... or a new battery is installed, the transmission must relearn its shift strategy. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can explode if exposed to come off . 212 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Automatic transmissions do not touch. As a result, the transmission may... stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of the front disc brake hub and rotor that vent caps are tight and level. 5. An explosion could damage the vehicle's electrical system. 3. doing so may have push-...
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On 4x2 vehicles, it is in the 2WD position and the wheel hubs are in the UNLOCKED position prior to have your roadside assistance service provider. However, a wheel lift or slingbelt may be towed with flatbed equipment with T-... off the ground using a wheel lift or a slingbelt with all the wheels off the ground. Roadside Emergencies WRECKER TOWING If you need to towing. 217 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
On 4x2 vehicles, it is in the 2WD position and the wheel hubs are in the UNLOCKED position prior to have your roadside assistance service provider. However, a wheel lift or slingbelt may be towed with flatbed equipment with T-... off the ground using a wheel lift or a slingbelt with all the wheels off the ground. Roadside Emergencies WRECKER TOWING If you need to towing. 217 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)