Diesel Maintenance Tips Customer Letter 1st Printing
Page 1
...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 maintained at the "COLD FILL" range in Fuel Lamp" illuminates. Maintained properly, this same high performance oil as well. Vehicles equipped with...& Performance Improver, PM-22-A (U.S.) / PM-22-B (Canada) can be added to the quality and exact size of the filters provided by the Ford New Vehicle Limited Warranty or any coolant system leaks or lack of Supplemental Coolant Additive Motorcraft VC-8 or equivalent. The engine block ...
...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 maintained at the "COLD FILL" range in Fuel Lamp" illuminates. Maintained properly, this same high performance oil as well. Vehicles equipped with...& Performance Improver, PM-22-A (U.S.) / PM-22-B (Canada) can be added to the quality and exact size of the filters provided by the Ford New Vehicle Limited Warranty or any coolant system leaks or lack of Supplemental Coolant Additive Motorcraft VC-8 or equivalent. The engine block ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
Page 16
...: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 16 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Consult your particular requirements. Replace engine air filter. Change automatic transmission fluid on all other vehicles, if equipped with zerk fittings. Replace climate...
...: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 16 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Consult your particular requirements. Replace engine air filter. Change automatic transmission fluid on all other vehicles, if equipped with zerk fittings. Replace climate...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
Page 19
...joints (F250/350/450/550). Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Lubricate ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with sealed bearings). Change manual transmission fluid. Inspect engine cooling system... and hoses. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 60,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake ...
...joints (F250/350/450/550). Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Lubricate ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with sealed bearings). Change manual transmission fluid. Inspect engine cooling system... and hoses. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 60,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
Page 22
...shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with the Torqshift transmission. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace the remote filter element on vehicles equipped with zerk...-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 95,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE...
...shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with the Torqshift transmission. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace the remote filter element on vehicles equipped with zerk...-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 95,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
Page 25
...seals, and adjust bearings (if not equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator and Expedition). Lubricate ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with sealed bearings). Inspect and lubricate 4X4 ... your dealer for endplay and noise. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with dipstick. Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Inspect wheel ends for your particular requirements. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 120,000 miles ...
...seals, and adjust bearings (if not equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator and Expedition). Lubricate ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with sealed bearings). Inspect and lubricate 4X4 ... your dealer for endplay and noise. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with dipstick. Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Inspect wheel ends for your particular requirements. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 120,000 miles ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
Page 28
...; Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ Inspect wheel ends for flow (3V engines). Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter (filter not required on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see pages 42 and 46). Inspect PCV for endplay and noise. ❑...and heat shields. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and (see page 47). Change front axle lubricant (4X4 only). Replace fuel filter (see exceptions page 46 and record page 48). lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Change transfer case fluid (4X4 only). Lubricate ...
...; Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ Inspect wheel ends for flow (3V engines). Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter (filter not required on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see pages 42 and 46). Inspect PCV for endplay and noise. ❑...and heat shields. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and (see page 47). Change front axle lubricant (4X4 only). Replace fuel filter (see exceptions page 46 and record page 48). lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Change transfer case fluid (4X4 only). Lubricate ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
Page 31
...recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 35,000 miles Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ Multi-point inspection (recommended) optimal tire life. DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance... (LS and Monterey). Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Inspect wheel ends for your dealer for endplay and noise. Replace fuel filter (see page 47) (not required for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑...
...recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 35,000 miles Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ Multi-point inspection (recommended) optimal tire life. DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance... (LS and Monterey). Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Inspect wheel ends for your dealer for endplay and noise. Replace fuel filter (see page 47) (not required for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
Page 33
... automatic transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Inspect wheel ends for Fusion, Milan & Zephyr). Replace fuel filter (see page 47) (not required for endplay and noise. Change automatic transaxle fluid and high pressure case filter on all vehicles equipped with CVT. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 55,000 miles ❑ Change engine...
... automatic transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Inspect wheel ends for Fusion, Milan & Zephyr). Replace fuel filter (see page 47) (not required for endplay and noise. Change automatic transaxle fluid and high pressure case filter on all vehicles equipped with CVT. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 55,000 miles ❑ Change engine...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
Page 36
...Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 36 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Replace fuel filter (see page 47) (not required for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ...& hoses, and parking brake system. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 90,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with 4F50N...
...Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 36 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Replace fuel filter (see page 47) (not required for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ...& hoses, and parking brake system. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 90,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with 4F50N...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
Page 38
... CODE: MILEAGE: 120,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace fuel filter (see page 47) (not required for your particular requirements. Inspect automatic transmission/... steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace climate-controlled seat cushion filter, if equipped (Zephyr). Change automatic transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Inspect wheel ends for wear. Change...
... CODE: MILEAGE: 120,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace fuel filter (see page 47) (not required for your particular requirements. Inspect automatic transmission/... steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace climate-controlled seat cushion filter, if equipped (Zephyr). Change automatic transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Inspect wheel ends for wear. Change...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
Page 41
...& Minivans Scheduled Maintenance 41 Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 150,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ Inspect wheel ends for endplay and...and heat shields. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension (see pages 42 and 46). Replace engine air filter (except Focus, see page 47) (except Fusion, Milan and Zephyr). Replace fuel filter (see below). and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints.
...& Minivans Scheduled Maintenance 41 Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 150,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ Inspect wheel ends for endplay and...and heat shields. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension (see pages 42 and 46). Replace engine air filter (except Focus, see page 47) (except Fusion, Milan and Zephyr). Replace fuel filter (see below). and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints.
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
Page 42
... CONDITIONS Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery Every 3,000 miles, 3 months or Change engine oil and replace oil filter 200 hours of the more demanding "Special Operating Conditions... ball joints with zerk fittings, if equipped Every 5,000 miles Inspect brake system Check battery electrolyte level Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter (not required on Fusion, Milan or Zephyr) Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid (not required on 6R60 transmission)...
... CONDITIONS Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery Every 3,000 miles, 3 months or Change engine oil and replace oil filter 200 hours of the more demanding "Special Operating Conditions... ball joints with zerk fittings, if equipped Every 5,000 miles Inspect brake system Check battery electrolyte level Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter (not required on Fusion, Milan or Zephyr) Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid (not required on 6R60 transmission)...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
Page 43
... in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter (not required on Fusion, Milan or Zephyr) Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid (not required on 6R60... transmission) Check air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required (Focus only) Every 50,000 miles Change rear axle lubricant (E450 and ...
... in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter (not required on Fusion, Milan or Zephyr) Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid (not required on 6R60... transmission) Check air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required (Focus only) Every 50,000 miles Change rear axle lubricant (E450 and ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
Page 47
...-43. Change brake fluid ❑ Every 30,000 miles - Change automatic transmission fluid Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions Scheduled Maintenance 47 Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions California Fuel Filter Replacement ❑ If vehicle is registered in California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that all E450 and F450/550 applications.
...-43. Change brake fluid ❑ Every 30,000 miles - Change automatic transmission fluid Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions Scheduled Maintenance 47 Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions California Fuel Filter Replacement ❑ If vehicle is registered in California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that all E450 and F450/550 applications.
6.0 Liter Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing
Page 3
... miles (kilometers) of the transmission case • an engine-mounted secondary fuel filter • a unit injector for more information on oil usage. Refer to produce an ambulance voids the Ford warranty and could result in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter of this supplement for...2006 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) Warnings remind you will find warnings identified by the symbol . NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in this guide, you to be changed at least 500 miles (800 km) before towing a trailer. The engine-mounted fuel filter...
... miles (kilometers) of the transmission case • an engine-mounted secondary fuel filter • a unit injector for more information on oil usage. Refer to produce an ambulance voids the Ford warranty and could result in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter of this supplement for...2006 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) Warnings remind you will find warnings identified by the symbol . NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in this guide, you to be changed at least 500 miles (800 km) before towing a trailer. The engine-mounted fuel filter...
6.0 Liter Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing
Page 7
...part of the light function check) and when the FCM/HFCM has a significant quantity of water in the Driving chapter of , the fuel injection system. 7 2006 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) Refer to Cold weather starting . Water in the ON position, light will illuminate when the ...plug pre-heat indicator With the key in fuel During refueling, it is possible for the drain procedure. The light should be a problem. Your vehicle fuel system is equipped with a fuel filter/water separator to Draining the FCM/HFCM and changing the fuel filters in the ON position. Refer to remove...
...part of the light function check) and when the FCM/HFCM has a significant quantity of water in the Driving chapter of , the fuel injection system. 7 2006 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) Refer to Cold weather starting . Water in the ON position, light will illuminate when the ...plug pre-heat indicator With the key in fuel During refueling, it is possible for the drain procedure. The light should be a problem. Your vehicle fuel system is equipped with a fuel filter/water separator to Draining the FCM/HFCM and changing the fuel filters in the ON position. Refer to remove...
6.0 Liter Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing
Page 12
...(START), then release the key as soon as a fuel filter/water separator to keep the wax melted which has an additive to Engine oil specifications in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter of this supplement. Refer to minimize wax formation. 12 2006 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) Turn the key ...to 4 (ON) without turning the key to 3 (OFF). The glow plugs will not restart, the fuel filter(s) may thicken enough to be clogged. STOPPING THE ENGINE Turn ...
...(START), then release the key as soon as a fuel filter/water separator to keep the wax melted which has an additive to Engine oil specifications in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter of this supplement. Refer to minimize wax formation. 12 2006 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) Turn the key ...to 4 (ON) without turning the key to 3 (OFF). The glow plugs will not restart, the fuel filter(s) may thicken enough to be clogged. STOPPING THE ENGINE Turn ...
6.0 Liter Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing
Page 27
Power steering fluid reservoir 6. Brake fluid reservoir 7. Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT E-Series 1. Engine coolant reservoir 8. Engine oil dipstick 10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 4. Secondary fuel filter assembly (out of the vehicle next to the transmission case. 27 2006 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) Power distribution box The Fuel Conditioner Module (FCM) is located on the driver-side of view) 5. Air filter assembly 9. Automatic transmission dipstick 3.
Power steering fluid reservoir 6. Brake fluid reservoir 7. Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT E-Series 1. Engine coolant reservoir 8. Engine oil dipstick 10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 4. Secondary fuel filter assembly (out of the vehicle next to the transmission case. 27 2006 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) Power distribution box The Fuel Conditioner Module (FCM) is located on the driver-side of view) 5. Air filter assembly 9. Automatic transmission dipstick 3.
6.0 Liter Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing
Page 28
Brake fluid reservoir 7. Power distribution box 9. Power steering fluid reservoir 11. Engine-mounted fuel filter assembly 5. Engine coolant reservoir 6. Battery (dual batteries shown) 10. Engine oil fill 3. Maintenance and Specifications F-Super Duty 1. Clutch fluid reservoir (if equipped) 8. Air filter assembly 12. Engine oil filter 4. Automatic transmission dipstick (if equipped) 2. Engine oil dipstick 13. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 28 2006 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus)
Brake fluid reservoir 7. Power distribution box 9. Power steering fluid reservoir 11. Engine-mounted fuel filter assembly 5. Engine coolant reservoir 6. Battery (dual batteries shown) 10. Engine oil fill 3. Maintenance and Specifications F-Super Duty 1. Clutch fluid reservoir (if equipped) 8. Air filter assembly 12. Engine oil filter 4. Automatic transmission dipstick (if equipped) 2. Engine oil dipstick 13. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 28 2006 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus)
6.0 Liter Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing
Page 31
... gasoline in damage to the fuel injectors/system. Diesel Fuel Conditioner Additives that do not meet or exceed Ford specifications. Do not use a slower rate of diesel fuel. If air is normal and should be used to enter the fuel system (during fuel filter change or if you run ... control system protection for larger, heavy-duty trucks. Diesel fuel that suddenly becomes noisy or operates poorly after a fuel fill could be stored in a galvanized container. Fueling tips If the engine fails to -repair damage. 31 2006 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) Care should correct itself...
... gasoline in damage to the fuel injectors/system. Diesel Fuel Conditioner Additives that do not meet or exceed Ford specifications. Do not use a slower rate of diesel fuel. If air is normal and should be used to enter the fuel system (during fuel filter change or if you run ... control system protection for larger, heavy-duty trucks. Diesel fuel that suddenly becomes noisy or operates poorly after a fuel fill could be stored in a galvanized container. Fueling tips If the engine fails to -repair damage. 31 2006 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) Care should correct itself...