WHICH MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SHOULD YOU FOLLOW?

Owner Checks and Services
Refer to Mileage Intervals for Additional Checks and Services Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed by the owner or a service technician at the intervals indicated Service information and supporting specifications are provided in the Owner's Guide
Any adverse condition should be brought to the attention of your dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible for the proper service advice The owner maintenance service checks are generally not covered by warranties so you may be charged for labor, parts or lubricants used Maximum Oil

Change Interval:
Normal Schedule: 7,500 miles or 6 months, whichever occurs first.
Special Operating Conditions: 5,000 miles or 6 months, see appropriate schedule.

Check every month:
Check function of all interior and exterior lights Check tires for wear and proper air pressure Check engine oil fluid level
Check windshield washer solvent fluid level Check and drain fuel filter/water separator

Check every six months:
Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function
Check air pressure in spare tire
Check that externally-mounted spare tire is tight (see Owner's Guide)
Check power steering fluid level
Check washer spray, wiper operation and clean all wiper blades (replace as necessary)
Check parking brake for proper operation
Check and lubricate all hinges, latches and outside locks
Check and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips
Check and clean body and door drain holes
Check safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for operation
Check cooling system fluid level and coolant strength
Check battery connections and clean if necessary
Check clutch fluid level, if equipped
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NORMAL SCHEDULE
The following section contains the "Normal Schedule" This schedule is presented at specific mileage intervals with exceptions noted.

7,500 miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth Rotate tires
Inspect engine air filter minder, replace filter as required

15,000 miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth Rotate tires
Inspect engine air filter minder, replace filter as required
Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect brake system
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Check wheels for end play and noise
Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550)
Inspect and lubricate steering idler arms
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Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
Inspect half -shaft boots, if equipped

22,500 miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Inspect engine air filter minder, replace filter as required

30,000 miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
Rotate tires
Inspect engine air filter minder, replace filter as required
Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect brake system
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
Change automatic transmission fluid and external filter element
Check wheels for end play and noise
Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints C except F-450/F-550)
Inspect and lubricate steering idler arms
Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
Inspect half -shaft boots, if equipped

37,500 miles
Change engine oil and replace on filter
Inspect engine air filter minder, replace filter as required

45,000 miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
Rotate tires
Inspect engine air filter minder, replace filter as required
Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
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Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect brake system
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Check wheels for end play and noise
Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550)
Inspect and lubricate steering idler arms Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
Inspect half-shaft boots, if equipped

52,500 miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Inspect engine air filter minder, replace filter as required

60,000 miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
Rotate tires
Inspect engine air filter minder, replace filter as required
Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
Inspect brake system
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
Change automatic transmission fluid and external filter element
Change manual transmission fluid
Check wheels for end play and noise
Lubricate 4x4 hub needle bearings
Lubricate 4x2 wheel bearings
Replace wheel bearing grease seals
Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except ~F-450/F-550)
Inspect and lubricate steering idler arms
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Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
Inspect half -shaft boots, if equipped

67,500 miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Inspect engine air filter minder, replace filter as required

75,000 miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
Rotate tires
Inspect engine air filter minder, replace filter as required
Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
Inspect brake system
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
Check wheels for end play and noise
Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550)
Inspect and lubricate steering idler arms
Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
Inspect half -shaft boots, if equipped

82,500 miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Inspect engine air filter minder, replace filter as required

90,000 miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
Rotate tires
Inspect engine air filter minder, replace filter as required
Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints
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Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect brake system
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
Change automatic transmission fluid and external filter element
Check wheels for end play and noise
Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550)
Inspect and lubricate steering idler arms
Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
Inspect half -shaft boots, if equipped

97,500 miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Inspect engine air filter minder, replace filter as required
Inspect accessory drive belt(s)
Change rear wheel drive (RWD) axle fluid -DANA axles using synthetic fluid only

105,000 miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
Rotate tires
Inspect engine air filter minder, replace filter as required
Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints
Change engine coolant
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect brake system
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Check wheels for end play and noise
Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550)
Inspect and lubricate steering idler arms Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
Inspect half -shaft boots, if equipped
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112,500 miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Inspect engine air filter minder, replace filter as required

120,000 miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
Rotate tires
Inspect engine air filter minder, replace filter as required
Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
Inspect brake system
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
Change automatic transmission fluid and external filter element
Change manual transmission fluid
Check wheels for end play and noise
Lubricate 4x4 hub needle bearings
Lubricate 4x2 wheel bearings
Replace wheel bearing grease seals
Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550)
Inspect and lubricate steering idler arms Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
Inspect half -shaft boots, if equipped

127,500 miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Inspect engine air filter minder, replace filter as required

135,000 miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
Rotate tires
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Inspect engine air filter minder, replace filter as required
Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
Inspect brake system
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
Check wheels for end play and noise
Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550)
Inspect and lubricate steering idler arms Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
Inspect half-shaft boots, if equipped

142,500 miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Inspect engine air filter minder, replace filter as required

150,000 miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
Rotate tires
Inspect engine air filter minder, replace filter as required
Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
Inspect brake system
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
Replace accessory drive belt(s)
Change engine coolant
Change automatic transmission fluid and external filter element
Change rear wheel drive (RWD) axle fluid -DANA axles using synthetic fluid only
Change transfer case fluid
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Check wheels for end play and noise
Lubricate 4x2 wheel bearings
Replace wheel bearing grease seals
Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550)
Inspect and lubricate steering idler arms Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
Inspect half-shaft boots, if equipped

Exceptions
In addition, there are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule They are listed below: Yellow coolant 5 years or 100,000 miles -change yellow coolant (whichever comes first)
After initial change -change yellow coolant every 3 years or 50,000 miles

Normal vehicle axle maintenance
Rear axles and power take off (PTO) units containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axles are lubricated for life. These lubricants are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the axle assembly has been submerged in water. The axle and PTO lubricant should be changed anytime the axle and PTO have been submerged in water. Non-synthetic rear axle lubricants should be replaced every 3,000 miles or 3 months, whichever occurs first, during extended trailer tow operation above 21 Celsius (70 degrees Fahrenheit) ambient and wide open throttle for extended periods above 45 mph. The 3,000 mile lube change interval may be waived if the axle was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2CI92-A, part number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. Add four ounces of additive friction modifier CSAZ-19B546-A (EST-M2CII8-A) or equivalent for complete refill of Traction-Lok rear axles. The axle lubricant should be changed anytime an axle has been submerged in water.
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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS

Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier

Every 5,000 miles or 6 months:
Change engine oil 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
Change manual transmission fluid

Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol or livery

Every 5,000 miles, 6 months or 200 hours (whichever comes first):
Change engine oil and replace filter

Every 5,000 miles:
Inspect brake system Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints and steering idler arms

30,000 miles and 90,000 miles:
Lubricate 4x2 wheel bearings
Replace wheel bearing grease seals

Every 60,000 miles:
Change transfer case fluid
Replace cabin air filter, if equipped

Operating In dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads

Every 5,000 miles or 6 months:
Change engine oil and replace filter

Every 5,000 miles:
Check air filter minder (replace air filter as required or when air filter minder indicates)

Every 15,000 miles:
Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints and steering idler arms

Every 60,000 miles:
Change transfer case fluid
Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
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