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Frequent Low-speed Operation, Consistent Heavy Traffic Under 25 mph (40 km/h) or

Long Rush-hour Traffic

Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display, and perform the services listed in the
scheduled maintenance chart.

As required

Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.

Every 15,000 mi
(24,000 km), six months or
600 engine hours

Flush and refill the coolant.

Every 60,000 mi
(96,000 km) or 2400
engine hours

Note:

After the initial coolant flush and fill at 60,000 mi (96,000 km) or 2400 engine

hours, flush and fill every 45,000 mi (72,000 km) or 1800 engine hours thereafter.

Sustained High-speed Driving at Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Maximum Loaded Weight

for Vehicle Operation)

Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display, and perform the services listed in the
scheduled maintenance chart.

As required

Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.

Every 15,000 mi
(24,000 km), six months or
600 engine hours

Replace the wheel bearing grease and grease seals if using
non-sealed bearings. (Two-wheel drive vehicles)

Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)

Flush and refill the coolant.

Every 60,000 mi
(96,000 km) or 2400
engine hours

Note:

After the initial coolant flush and fill at 60,000 mi (96,000 km) or 2400 engine

hours, flush and fill every 45,000 mi (72,000 km) or 1800 engine hours thereafter.

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Operating in Sustained Ambient Temperatures Below -9°F (-23°C) or Above 100°F (38°C)

Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display, and perform the services listed in the
scheduled maintenance chart.

As required

Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.

Every 15,000 mi
(24,000 km), six months or
600 engine hours

Replace the wheel bearing grease and grease seals if using
non-sealed bearings. (Two-wheel drive vehicles)

Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)

Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions (Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads)

Rotate the tires, inspect the tires for wear and measure

tread depth.

Every 7,500 mi (12,000 km)

Inspect the brake system pads and rotors.

Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the filter if
necessary.

Inspect the steering and suspension ball joints and tie rods.
Lubricate any grease fittings.

Change the engine oil and filter.

Every 7,500 mi (12,000 km),
six months or 300 engine
hours

Inspect and lubricate the U-joints.

Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.

Every 15,000 mi
(24,000 km), 6 months or
600 engine hours

Replace the air inlet foam filter.

Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)

Replace the wheel bearing grease and grease seals if using
non-sealed bearings. (Two-wheel drive vehicles)

Rotate the front wheels on vehicles with dual rear wheels when specified. Rotate the

rear wheels if unusual wear is noted.

Reset the Oil Change Reminder after engine oil and filter changes.

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Off-road Operation

Inspect functional holes in each leg of the twin exhaust
tips and the holes under the shield just inboard of the right
rear tire to make sure they are clean and clear of debris or
foreign materials. Refer to the Vehicle Care chapter of your
owner’s manual for more information.

As required

Inspect the steering and suspension ball joints and tie rods.
Lubricate any grease fittings.

Rotate the tires, inspect the tires for wear and measure

tread depth.

Every 7,500 mi (12,000 km),
six months or 300 engine
hours

Inspect the brake system pads and rotors.

Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the filter if
necessary.

Change the engine oil and filter.

Every 7,500 mi (12,000 km)
or 300 engine hours

Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.

Every 15,000 mi
(24,000 km), six months or
600 engine hours

Replace the air inlet foam filter.

Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)

Replace the wheel bearing grease and grease seals if using
non-sealed bearings. (Two-wheel drive vehicles).

Change the rear axle fluid (Dana rear axles only - some F-
350s; all F-450s and F-550s).

Every 50,000 mi
(80,000 km)

Change the transfer case fluid. (Four-wheel drive vehicles)

Inspect the front axle fluid. (Four-wheel drive vehicles)

Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels

only if unusual wear is noted.

Reset the Oil Change Reminder after engine oil and filter changes.

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Using Biodiesel, up to and Including 20% Biodiesel (B20)

Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display, and perform the services listed in the
scheduled maintenance chart.

As required

Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.

Every 15,000 mi
(24,000 km), six months or
300 engine hours

Using Fuel Other Than Ultra-low Sulfur Diesel Fuel - Vehicles Operated Where Ultra-low

Sulfur Diesel Fuel is not Required or Available

Change engine oil and filter.

Every 2,500 mi (4,000 km)
or three months (if using
high sulfur fuel with more
than 500 ppm sulfur)

Change engine oil and filter.

Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months (if using high
sulfur fuel with fewer than
500 ppm sulfur)

Exceptions

Axle and Transfer Case Maintenance

Axle(s) and transfer case (4X4 only) fluid
changes or level checks are not required
unless a leak is suspected or the assembly
has been submerged in water. During long
periods of trailer towing with outside
temperatures above 70°F (21°C) or at
wide-open throttle for long periods above
45 mph (72 km/h), change the rear axle
fluid every 30,000 mi (48,000 km) if the
rear axle is filled with non-synthetic fluid.
This interval can be waived and the
150,000 mi (240,000 km) service interval
can continue if the rear axle is filled with
75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting Ford

specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number
XY-75W140-QL, or equivalent. Add friction
modifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A) or
equivalent for complete refill of
Traction-Lok rear axles. See

Capacities

and Specifications

(page 467).

Additional Axle Maintenance for Dual
Rear Wheels

Change rear axle fluid every 250,000 mi
(400,000 km) under normal driving
conditions on all commercial applications.
When operating your vehicle at or near
maximum gross vehicle weights, change
the rear axle fluid every 60,000 mi
(96,000 km). In addition, follow this
60,000 mi (96,000 km) schedule when
operating your vehicle under the special
operating conditions where noted.

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California Fuel Filter Replacement

If you register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however,
urges you to have all recommended
maintenance services performed at the
specified intervals and to record all vehicle
service.

Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals

Vehicles operating in the Middle East,
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or
locations with similar climates using an
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certification
mark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normal
oil change interval is 3,000 mi (5,000 km).

If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is
2,000 mi (3,000 km).

Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air Filter
Replacement

The life of the engine air filter and cabin air
filter is dependent on exposure to dusty
and dirty conditions. Vehicles operated in
these conditions require frequent
inspection and replacement of the engine
air filter and cabin air filter.

Diesel Particulate Filter

Over time, a slight amount of ash builds
up in the diesel particulate filter, which is
not removed during the regeneration
process. The filter may need to be replaced
with a new or remanufactured part at
approximately 250,000 mi (400,000 km).
Actual mileage varies depending on engine
and vehicle operating conditions.

In this case, the engine control system sets
a service light (wrench icon) to inform you
to bring your vehicle to the dealer for
service. If there are any issues with the
oxidation catalyst or particulate filter
system, a service light (wrench or engine
icon) sets by the engine control system to
inform you to bring your vehicle into a
dealer for service.

SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE - GASOLINE

If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician.

Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier

Inspect and lubricate U-joints if equipped with grease
fittings.

Inspect frequently, service
as required

See axle maintenance items under

Exceptions

Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.

Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)

Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread

depth.

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Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier

Change engine oil and filter.

Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months.

Inspect and lubricate U-joints if equipped with grease
fittings.

Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used.

Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)

Change transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).

Every 60,000 mi
(96,000 km)

Replace spark plugs.

Rotate the front wheels on vehicles with dual rear wheels when specified. Rotate the

rear wheels if unusual wear is noted.

Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use

(Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery)

Replace engine air filter.

Inspect frequently, service
as required

Replace cabin air filter.

Inspect brake system.

Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)

Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.

Lubricate control arm and steering ball joints if equipped
with grease fittings.

Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread

depth.

Inspect and lubricate U-joints if equipped with grease
fittings.

Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months

Change engine oil and filter.

Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months or 200 engine
hours.

Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used.

Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)

Replace spark plugs.

Every 60,000 mi
(96,000 km)

Rotate the front wheels on vehicles with dual rear wheels when specified. Rotate the

rear wheels if unusual wear is noted.

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Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions (Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads)

Replace engine air filter.

Inspect frequently, service
as required

Replace cabin air filter.

Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.

Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)

Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread

depth.

Change engine oil and filter.

Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months

Inspect and lubricate U-joints if equipped with grease
fittings.

Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used.

Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)

Rotate the front wheels on vehicles with dual rear wheels when specified. Rotate the

rear wheels if unusual wear is noted.

Off-road operation

Inspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints, Lubricate
if equipped with grease fittings.

Inspect frequently, service
as required

Replace engine air filter.

Change engine oil and filter.

Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months

Replace cabin air filter.

Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.

Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread

depth.

Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used.

Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)

Rotate the front wheels on vehicles with dual rear wheels when specified. Rotate the

rear wheels if unusual wear is noted.

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Exclusive use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles Only)

If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular
unleaded fuel.

Every oil change interval

Exceptions

Axle and Transfer Case Maintenance

Capacities

and Specifications

(page 467).

Additional Axle Maintenance for Dual
Rear Wheels

California Fuel Filter Replacement

Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals

If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is
2,000 mi (3,000 km).

Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air Filter
Replacement

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ROLLOVER WARNING

WARNING:

Utility vehicles have a

significantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles.

WARNING:

Vehicles with a higher

center of gravity (utility and four-wheel
drive vehicles) handle differently than
vehicles with a lower center of gravity
(passenger cars). Avoid sharp turns,
excessive speed and abrupt steering in
these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously
increases the risk of losing control of your
vehicle, vehicle rollover, personal injury
and death.

WARNING:

In a rollover crash, an

unbelted person is significantly more
likely to die than a person wearing a
seatbelt.

WARNING:

Do not become

overconfident in the ability of four-wheel
drive vehicles. Although a four-wheel
drive vehicle may accelerate better than
a two-wheel drive vehicle in low traction
situations, it won't stop any faster than
two-wheel drive vehicles. Always drive
at a safe speed.

Utility vehicles and trucks handle
differently than passenger cars in the
various driving conditions that are
encountered on streets, highways and
off-road. Utility vehicles and trucks are not
designed for cornering at speeds as high
as passenger cars any more than low-slung
sports cars are designed to perform
satisfactorily under off-road conditions.

OUR SUSTAINABILITY
REPORT

You should play your part in protecting the
environment. Correct vehicle usage and
the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning
and lubrication materials are significant
steps toward this aim.

For additional information about our
sustainability progress and initiatives, visit

www.sustainability.ford.com

THE BETTER BUSINESS
BUREAU AUTO LINE
PROGRAM - UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA

Your satisfaction is important to Ford
Motor Company and to your dealer. If a
warranty concern has not been resolved
using the three-step procedure outlined
earlier in this chapter in the Getting the
Services you need section, you may be
eligible to participate in the BBB AUTO
LINE program.

The BBB AUTO LINE program consists of
two parts – mediation and arbitration.
During mediation, a representative of the
BBB will contact both you and Ford Motor
Company to explore options for settlement
of the claim. If an agreement is not reached
during mediation or you do not want to
participate in mediation, and if your claim
is eligible, you may participate in the
arbitration process. An arbitration hearing
will be scheduled so that you can present
your case in an informal setting before an
impartial person. The arbitrator considers
the testimony provided and makes a
decision after the hearing.

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Disputes submitted to the BBB AUTO LINE
program are usually decided within 40
days after you file your claim with the BBB.
You are not bound by the decision, and
may reject the decision and proceed to
court where all findings of the BBB Auto
Line dispute, and decision, are admissible
in the court action. Should you choose to
accept the BBB AUTO LINE decision, Ford
is then bound by the decision, and must
comply with the decision within 30 days
of receipt of your acceptance letter.

BBB AUTO LINE Application: Using the
information that follows, please call or
write to request a program application.
You will be asked for your name and
address, general information about your
new vehicle, information about your
warranty concerns, and any steps you have
already taken to try to resolve them. A
Customer Claim Form will be mailed that
needs to be completed, signed and
returned to the BBB along with proof of
ownership. Upon receipt, the BBB reviews
the claim for eligibility under the Program
Summary Guidelines.

You can get more information by
calling BBB AUTO LINE at
1-800-955-5100, or writing to:

BBB AUTO LINE a Division of BBB
National Programs, Inc.
1676 International Drive, Suite 550
McLean, VA 22102

BBB AUTO LINE applications can also be
requested by calling the Ford Motor
Company Customer Relationship Center
at 1-800-392-3673.

For additional information, refer to the
Better Business Bureau website.

Note:

Ford Motor Company reserves the

right to change eligibility limitations, modify
procedures, or to discontinue this process
at any time without notice and without
obligation.

THE MEDIATION AND
ARBITRATION PROGRAM -
CANADA

For vehicles delivered to authorized
Canadian dealers. In those cases where
you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford
of Canada and the authorized dealer to
resolve a factory-related vehicle service
concern have been unsatisfactory, Ford of
Canada participates in an impartial third
party mediation/arbitration program
administered by the Canadian Motor
Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP).

The CAMVAP program is a straightforward
and relatively speedy alternative to resolve
a disagreement when all other efforts to
produce a settlement have failed. This
procedure is without cost to you and is
designed to eliminate the need for lengthy
and expensive legal proceedings.

In the CAMVAP program, impartial
third-party arbitrators conduct hearings at
mutually convenient times and places in
an informal environment. These impartial
arbitrators review the positions of the
parties, make decisions and, when
appropriate, render awards to resolve
disputes. CAMVAP decisions are fast, fair,
and final as the arbitrator’s award is
binding on both you and Ford of Canada.

CAMVAP services are available in all
Canadian territories and provinces. For
more information, without charge or
obligation, call your CAMVAP Provincial
Administrator directly at 1-800-207-0685
or visit www.camvap.ca.

ORDERING A CANADIAN
FRENCH OWNER'S MANUAL

You can obtain a French owner's manual
from an authorized dealer or by contacting
Helm, LLC at:

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HELM, LLC
47911 Halyard Drive, Suite 200
Plymouth, Michigan 48170
Attention: Customer Service

Call toll free: 1-800-782-4356

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST

For additional information, visit

www.helminc.com

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
IN THE UNITED STATES

If you believe that your vehicle has
a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying
Ford Motor Company.

If NHTSA receives similar
complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved
in individual problems between
you, your dealer, or Ford Motor
Company.

To contact NHTSA, you may call
the Vehicle Safety Hotline
toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY:
1-800-424-9153); go to
www.safercar.gov; or write to:

Administrator

1200 New Jersey Avenue,
Southeast

Washington, D.C. 20590

You can also obtain other
information about motor vehicle
safety from www.safercar.gov.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
IN CANADA

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform Transport Canada and Ford of
Canada.

Transport Canada Contact Information

http://tc.canada.ca/recalls

Website

http://tc.canada.ca/rappels

Website

1-800-333-0510

Phone

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