Diesel Maintenance Tips Customer Letter 1st Printing
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... engine operation. Operation of the 6.4L diesel engine requires Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuel. 2 ¾ 3 ¾ Take Care of your Power Stroke® or Ford Diesel Engine ESP contract. If a non-Ford product (e.g. Vehicle Service Oil and Filter1, 2 Fuel Filter 1 Change (both) Coolant check/change3 6.0L Normal Change every 7,500 miles Change every 15...
... engine operation. Operation of the 6.4L diesel engine requires Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuel. 2 ¾ 3 ¾ Take Care of your Power Stroke® or Ford Diesel Engine ESP contract. If a non-Ford product (e.g. Vehicle Service Oil and Filter1, 2 Fuel Filter 1 Change (both) Coolant check/change3 6.0L Normal Change every 7,500 miles Change every 15...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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...and measure tread depth (vehicles with dipstick. Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft, ball...filter ❑ Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) ❑ Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure ❑ tread depth (vehicles with dual rear wheels 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...
...and measure tread depth (vehicles with dipstick. Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft, ball...filter ❑ Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) ❑ Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure ❑ tread depth (vehicles with dual rear wheels 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...
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...internal TorqShift transmission fluid filter located inside the transmission bottom pan (vehicles without externally-mounted remote filter only). Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Replace wheel bearing grease ... Maintenance NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 60,000 miles ❑ ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter Change automatic transmission fluid on 4x2 wheel bearings (if non-sealed bearings) Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, ...
...internal TorqShift transmission fluid filter located inside the transmission bottom pan (vehicles without externally-mounted remote filter only). Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Replace wheel bearing grease ... Maintenance NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 60,000 miles ❑ ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter Change automatic transmission fluid on 4x2 wheel bearings (if non-sealed bearings) Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, ...
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... 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). Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Replace spark plugs Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, ...rotate if unusual wear is noted) Inspect wheels for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 23 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
... 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). Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Replace spark plugs Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, ...rotate if unusual wear is noted) Inspect wheels for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 23 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
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... play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 25 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Replace wheel bearing grease and grease seals on all other vehicles if equipped with the... FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 120,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Replace PCV valve on all TorqShift transmissions (if equipped). Replace the externally...
... play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 25 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Replace wheel bearing grease and grease seals on all other vehicles if equipped with the... FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 120,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Replace PCV valve on all TorqShift transmissions (if equipped). Replace the externally...
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...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) Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields...filter ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (see Exceptions on page 47 and Premium 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...
...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) Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields...filter ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (see Exceptions on page 47 and Premium 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...
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... 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, Sable, Taurus and Taurus X) Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, ...#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & CUVs Scheduled Maintenance 31 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & CUVS 22,500 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) ❑ Rotate tires, inspect tires...
... 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, Sable, Taurus and Taurus X) Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, ...#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & CUVs Scheduled Maintenance 31 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & CUVS 22,500 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) ❑ Rotate tires, inspect tires...
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...engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Change automatic transmission fluid on vehicles ❑ Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Replace engine air filter (except Focus with PZEV ❑ Replace fuel filter (except Edge, Fusion, Milan...and replace oil filter ❑ Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) ❑ Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure ❑ Inspect wheels for end play and noise RO#: DATE: DEALER VALIDATION: tread depth P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 34 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) ...
...engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Change automatic transmission fluid on vehicles ❑ Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Replace engine air filter (except Focus with PZEV ❑ Replace fuel filter (except Edge, Fusion, Milan...and replace oil filter ❑ Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) ❑ Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure ❑ Inspect wheels for end play and noise RO#: DATE: DEALER VALIDATION: tread depth P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 34 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) ...
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...equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect drive belt(s) Inspect transmission fluid level (if equipped with ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Replace fuel filter (except Edge, Fusion, Milan, ❑ Replace spark plugs ❑ Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if ❑ Inspect engine...Inspect wheels for end play and noise RO#: DATE: DEALER VALIDATION: tread depth P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 36 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & CUVS 90,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil...
...equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect drive belt(s) Inspect transmission fluid level (if equipped with ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Replace fuel filter (except Edge, Fusion, Milan, ❑ Replace spark plugs ❑ Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if ❑ Inspect engine...Inspect wheels for end play and noise RO#: DATE: DEALER VALIDATION: tread depth P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 36 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & CUVS 90,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil...
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... Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & CUVS 120,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Change automatic transmission fluid on vehicles ❑ Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) ❑ Replace engine air filter (except Focus with ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Replace fuel filter...
... Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & CUVS 120,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Change automatic transmission fluid on vehicles ❑ Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) ❑ Replace engine air filter (except Focus with ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Replace fuel filter...
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...CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & CUVs Scheduled Maintenance 41 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & CUVS 150,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (see Exceptions on...with 4F27E transaxle) Replace automatic transmission fluid filter (except 6F50, AWF-21 and FNR5 transaxles) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter (except Focus with PZEV engine) Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace fuel filter (except Edge, Fusion, Milan, MKX, ...
...CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & CUVs Scheduled Maintenance 41 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & CUVS 150,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (see Exceptions on...with 4F27E transaxle) Replace automatic transmission fluid filter (except 6F50, AWF-21 and FNR5 transaxles) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter (except Focus with PZEV engine) Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace fuel filter (except Edge, Fusion, Milan, MKX, ...
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...Every 5,000 miles or 6 months Inspect and lubricate U-joints Every 5,000 miles, 6 months or Change engine oil and replace oil filter 200 hours of engine operation Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter (except Edge, Fusion, Milan, MKX, MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus X) Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid (... 4x2 wheel bearings (if non-sealed bearings) Every 60,000 miles Replace spark plugs Change transfer case fluid As required Replace cabin air filter Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions Scheduled Maintenance 43 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
...Every 5,000 miles or 6 months Inspect and lubricate U-joints Every 5,000 miles, 6 months or Change engine oil and replace oil filter 200 hours of engine operation Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter (except Edge, Fusion, Milan, MKX, MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus X) Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid (... 4x2 wheel bearings (if non-sealed bearings) Every 60,000 miles Replace spark plugs Change transfer case fluid As required Replace cabin air filter Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions Scheduled Maintenance 43 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
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...noise Every 5,000 miles or 6 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect and lubricate U-joints Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter (except Edge, Fusion, Milan, MKX, MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus... As required Replace engine air filter Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Off-road operation Every 5,000 miles or 6 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter Rotate tires, inspect tires for...miles Change transfer case fluid As required Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage ball joints and U-joints (if equipped with zerk...
...noise Every 5,000 miles or 6 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect and lubricate U-joints Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter (except Edge, Fusion, Milan, MKX, MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus... As required Replace engine air filter Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Off-road operation Every 5,000 miles or 6 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter Rotate tires, inspect tires for...miles Change transfer case fluid As required Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage ball joints and U-joints (if equipped with zerk...
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...non-synthetic rear axle lubricants should be waived if the axle was filled with Ford-design axles are lubricated for quantity). Change brake fluid Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions Scheduled Maintenance 47 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) These lubricants are not to record ...;F ambient and wide open throttle for complete refill of Traction-Lok rear axles. Class A Motorhome ❑ Every two years - California Fuel Filter Replacement ❑ If vehicle is required or the axle assembly has been submerged in water. They are listed below: Normal Vehicle Axle ...
...non-synthetic rear axle lubricants should be waived if the axle was filled with Ford-design axles are lubricated for quantity). Change brake fluid Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions Scheduled Maintenance 47 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) These lubricants are not to record ...;F ambient and wide open throttle for complete refill of Traction-Lok rear axles. Class A Motorhome ❑ Every two years - California Fuel Filter Replacement ❑ If vehicle is required or the axle assembly has been submerged in water. They are listed below: Normal Vehicle Axle ...
Diesel Supplement 4th Printing
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...illuminated, seek service power/electronic throttle control light ( from the fuel. Introduction • an engine-mounted secondary fuel filter • a unit injector for each cylinder The FCM/HFCM acts as a primary fuel filter/water separator which removes both water and impurities from your authorized dealer...operation accordingly. The FCM/HFCM should be drained at regular intervals or when the WATER IN FUEL light illuminates in this supplement. 4 Engine protection mode Ford diesel engines are intended to the scheduled maintenance information in the instrument cluster. Refer to ...
...illuminated, seek service power/electronic throttle control light ( from the fuel. Introduction • an engine-mounted secondary fuel filter • a unit injector for each cylinder The FCM/HFCM acts as a primary fuel filter/water separator which removes both water and impurities from your authorized dealer...operation accordingly. The FCM/HFCM should be drained at regular intervals or when the WATER IN FUEL light illuminates in this supplement. 4 Engine protection mode Ford diesel engines are intended to the scheduled maintenance information in the instrument cluster. Refer to ...
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... During refueling, it . If it does not illuminate, the glow plug system should be pumped into your tank. Your vehicle's fuel system is equipped with a fuel filter/water separator to start (as part of the light function check) and when the FCM/HFCM has a significant quantity of this ... weather starting in cold starting. Refer to Draining the FCM/HFCM and changing the fuel filters in extensive damage to avoid difficulty in the Driving chapter of , the fuel injection system. The WATER IN FUEL light will illuminate if glow the plug heat is possible for the drain procedure....
... During refueling, it . If it does not illuminate, the glow plug system should be pumped into your tank. Your vehicle's fuel system is equipped with a fuel filter/water separator to start (as part of the light function check) and when the FCM/HFCM has a significant quantity of this ... weather starting in cold starting. Refer to Draining the FCM/HFCM and changing the fuel filters in extensive damage to avoid difficulty in the Driving chapter of , the fuel injection system. The WATER IN FUEL light will illuminate if glow the plug heat is possible for the drain procedure....
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...operation), it is recommended that a hot engine be idled for 3-5 minutes which will allow the turbocharged engine to clog the fuel filter. Refer to Engine oil specifications in power take-off (PTO) mode. • The engine coolant temperature is below 20°F (-7°C),...Your vehicle is equipped with lower biodiesel content, try another brand, or discontinue the use Number 1-D diesel fuel or "winterized" Number 2-D diesel fuel which will help prevent fuel filter clogging. For best results in the on biodiesel during cold weather, you have problems operating on position, ...
...operation), it is recommended that a hot engine be idled for 3-5 minutes which will allow the turbocharged engine to clog the fuel filter. Refer to Engine oil specifications in power take-off (PTO) mode. • The engine coolant temperature is below 20°F (-7°C),...Your vehicle is equipped with lower biodiesel content, try another brand, or discontinue the use Number 1-D diesel fuel or "winterized" Number 2-D diesel fuel which will help prevent fuel filter clogging. For best results in the on biodiesel during cold weather, you have problems operating on position, ...
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Air filter assembly 9. Engine oil filler cap 4. Secondary fuel filter assembly (out of the vehicle next to the transmission case. 31 Power steering fluid reservoir 6. Automatic transmission dipstick 3. Engine oil dipstick 10. Brake fluid reservoir 7. Power distribution box The Fuel Conditioner Module (FCM) is located on the driver-side of view) 5. Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT E-Series 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Engine coolant reservoir 8.
Air filter assembly 9. Engine oil filler cap 4. Secondary fuel filter assembly (out of the vehicle next to the transmission case. 31 Power steering fluid reservoir 6. Automatic transmission dipstick 3. Engine oil dipstick 10. Brake fluid reservoir 7. Power distribution box The Fuel Conditioner Module (FCM) is located on the driver-side of view) 5. Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT E-Series 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Engine coolant reservoir 8.
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Maintenance and Specifications F-Super Duty 1. Engine oil dipstick 9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil fill 6. Automatic transmission dipstick (if equipped) 5. Engine oil filter 7. Batteries 3. Air filter assembly, restriction gauge and auxiliary tube 4. Fuel coolant reservoir 10. 11. 12. 13. 32 Brake fluid reservoir Power distribution box (behind engine coolant reservoir) Engine coolant reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir Engine-mounted fuel filter assembly 8.
Maintenance and Specifications F-Super Duty 1. Engine oil dipstick 9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil fill 6. Automatic transmission dipstick (if equipped) 5. Engine oil filter 7. Batteries 3. Air filter assembly, restriction gauge and auxiliary tube 4. Fuel coolant reservoir 10. 11. 12. 13. 32 Brake fluid reservoir Power distribution box (behind engine coolant reservoir) Engine coolant reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir Engine-mounted fuel filter assembly 8.
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...with lower biodiesel content, try another brand, or discontinue the use of power and or fuel pump and fuel injector failure. Concentrations greater than 5% can also cause fuel filter restrictions that may result in your vehicle should not be stored in a lack of biodiesel... biodiesel should not be used . For example, B5 indicates a fuel containing 5% biodiesel. Damage to the fuel injection system, engine and exhaust catalyst can also cause fuel filter restrictions that has been converted from renewable fuel sources, including vegetable oil, animal fat and cooking oil. Maintenance ...
...with lower biodiesel content, try another brand, or discontinue the use of power and or fuel pump and fuel injector failure. Concentrations greater than 5% can also cause fuel filter restrictions that may result in your vehicle should not be stored in a lack of biodiesel... biodiesel should not be used . For example, B5 indicates a fuel containing 5% biodiesel. Damage to the fuel injection system, engine and exhaust catalyst can also cause fuel filter restrictions that has been converted from renewable fuel sources, including vegetable oil, animal fat and cooking oil. Maintenance ...