Diesel Maintenance Tips Customer Letter 1st Printing
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...Operating 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 only attest to your Owner Guide for additional information. Refer to the quality and exact size of the...these maintenance and care tips for reliable engine operation. If a non-Ford product (e.g. Cold Start Performance ¾ The glow plug system operates for 6.4L engine to improve fuel economy, starting performance, and improve cabin heating, the 120 volt engine block heater should be started at ...
...Operating 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 only attest to your Owner Guide for additional information. Refer to the quality and exact size of the...these maintenance and care tips for reliable engine operation. If a non-Ford product (e.g. Cold Start Performance ¾ The glow plug system operates for 6.4L engine to improve fuel economy, starting performance, and improve cabin heating, the 120 volt engine block heater should be started at ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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...optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for wear. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 14 Scheduled Maintenance ...: MILEAGE: 15,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and...
...optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for wear. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 14 Scheduled Maintenance ...: MILEAGE: 15,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and...
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... page 47). Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on the vehicles equipped with dipstick. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS ...& SUVS 30,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Inspect ...
... page 47). Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on the vehicles equipped with dipstick. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS ...& SUVS 30,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Inspect ...
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... recommended for endplay and noise. Inspect wheel ends for ❑ optimal tire life. lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 40,000 ...if ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half...
... recommended for endplay and noise. Inspect wheel ends for ❑ optimal tire life. lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 40,000 ...if ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half...
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... equipped with dipstick. Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter on the vehicles equipped with zerk fittings. Lubricate 4X2... SUVS 60,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for your dealer for wear and rotate. ... Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage... Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect wheel ends for ...filter element on all other vehicles, if equipped with the Torqshift and 4R100 ...
... equipped with dipstick. Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter on the vehicles equipped with zerk fittings. Lubricate 4X2... SUVS 60,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for your dealer for wear and rotate. ... Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage... Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect wheel ends for ...filter element on all other vehicles, if equipped with the Torqshift and 4R100 ...
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.... Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 65,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire ... Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 70,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and...
.... Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 65,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire ... Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 70,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and...
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...steering linkage if equipped with the Torqshift and 4R100 transmissions. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Change automatic transmission fluid on vehicles equipped with zerk fittings. Rotation recommended for your... MILEAGE: 22 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition and Aviator). Replace the remote filter element on all other vehicles, if equipped with the Torqshift transmission. Inspect ...
...steering linkage if equipped with the Torqshift and 4R100 transmissions. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Change automatic transmission fluid on vehicles equipped with zerk fittings. Rotation recommended for your... MILEAGE: 22 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition and Aviator). Replace the remote filter element on all other vehicles, if equipped with the Torqshift transmission. Inspect ...
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... record page 48). DEALER VALIDATION: 450). Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Rotation recommended for wear. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). RO#: DATE: optimal tire life. lines & hoses...steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 100,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s). ❑ Replace spark plugs. ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant (...
... record page 48). DEALER VALIDATION: 450). Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Rotation recommended for wear. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). RO#: DATE: optimal tire life. lines & hoses...steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 100,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s). ❑ Replace spark plugs. ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant (...
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...vehicles equipped with dipstick. Change manual transmission fluid. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Replace the remote filter element on all other vehicles, if equipped with the Torqshift transmission. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints..., suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace PCV on vehicles equipped with CVT. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with sealed ...
...vehicles equipped with dipstick. Change manual transmission fluid. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Replace the remote filter element on all other vehicles, if equipped with the Torqshift transmission. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints..., suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace PCV on vehicles equipped with CVT. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with sealed ...
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...: 130,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for wear. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect wheel ends for wear and ...DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 135,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 26 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule ...
...: 130,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for wear. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect wheel ends for wear and ...DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 135,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 26 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule ...
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...brake ❑ Inspect wheel ends for flow (5.4L 3V and 6.8L 3V engines). Replace fuel filter (see exceptions page 46 and record page 48). Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator). if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. ...linkage, ball joints, suspension and (see page 47). Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace engine air filter. filter not required on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see pages 42 and 46).
...brake ❑ Inspect wheel ends for flow (5.4L 3V and 6.8L 3V engines). Replace fuel filter (see exceptions page 46 and record page 48). Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator). if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. ...linkage, ball joints, suspension and (see page 47). Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace engine air filter. filter not required on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see pages 42 and 46).
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... lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 15,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. ...if Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans equipped with dipstick. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 5,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE...
... lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 15,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. ...if Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans equipped with dipstick. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 5,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE...
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... linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (LS and Monterey). Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Consult your dealer for Focus). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with 4F50N or...
... linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (LS and Monterey). Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Consult your dealer for Focus). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with 4F50N or...
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Rotation recommended for ❑ optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for ❑ optimal tire life. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Multi-point inspection (recommended)...Minivans Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 45,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints...
Rotation recommended for ❑ optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for ❑ optimal tire life. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Multi-point inspection (recommended)...Minivans Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 45,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints...
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...for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Change automatic transaxle fluid on all other vehicles, if equipped with dipstick. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle ...on all vehicles equipped with 4F50N or 4F27E. Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Consult your dealer for wear. Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter on all vehicles equipped with CVT. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#:...
...for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Change automatic transaxle fluid on all other vehicles, if equipped with dipstick. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle ...on all vehicles equipped with 4F50N or 4F27E. Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Consult your dealer for wear. Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter on all vehicles equipped with CVT. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#:...
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... Maintenance Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 65,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for wear. Multi-point inspection (recommended) if equipped... cooling system and hoses. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, ❑ Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. ❑ Check air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as ❑ required (Focus only). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A...
... Maintenance Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 65,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for wear. Multi-point inspection (recommended) if equipped... cooling system and hoses. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, ❑ Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. ❑ Check air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as ❑ required (Focus only). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A...
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... automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with 4F50N or 4F27E. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Consult your dealer for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ ❑ lines & hoses, and...
... automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with 4F50N or 4F27E. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Consult your dealer for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ ❑ lines & hoses, and...
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...). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 105,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for optimal tire life. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Rotation recommended for wear. Replace spark plugs. Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake...
...). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 105,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for optimal tire life. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Rotation recommended for wear. Replace spark plugs. Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake...
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...joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Consult your dealer for ❑ optimal tire life. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (LS and Monterey). Rotation recommended for your particular requirements. Multi-... ends for Focus). Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with dipstick. Replace engine air filter (not required for endplay and noise. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 38...
...joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Consult your dealer for ❑ optimal tire life. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (LS and Monterey). Rotation recommended for your particular requirements. Multi-... ends for Focus). Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with dipstick. Replace engine air filter (not required for endplay and noise. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 38...
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... and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 130,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect... (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 135,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for wear. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 125,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and...
... and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 130,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect... (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 135,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for wear. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 125,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and...