Ford F 250 Instruction Manual

Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display, and perform the services listed in the
scheduled maintenance chart.
As required
See the axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every 15000 miles (24000
km), 6 months, 600 engine
hours
Replace the wheel bearing grease and grease seals if using
non-sealed bearings. (Two-wheel drive vehicles)
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Inspect...

Frequent or extended idling (over 10 minutes per hour of normal driving) or frequent low-
speed operation if your vehicle is used for stationary 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 15000 miles (24000
km), six months, 600 engine
hours
Inspect the engine and secondary cooling system coolant
concentration...

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 15000 miles (24000
km), six months, 600 engine
hours
Inspect the engine and secondary cooling system coolant
concentration (freeze-point protection) and additive
(corrosion inhibitor)...

Sustained high-speed driving at gross vehicle weight rating (maximum loaded weight
for vehicle operation)
Inspect the engine and secondary cooling system coolant
concentration (freeze-point protection) and additive
(corrosion inhibitor) strength. Add coolant additive if
necessary.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km) or 1200 engine hours
Flush and refill the coolant. Do not add coolant additive.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km) or 2400 engine hours
Note: When adding coolant additive, do not exceed the specified...

Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Change the engine oil and filter. **
Every 7500 miles (12000
km), six months or 300
engine hours Inspect and lubricate the U-joints.
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every 15000 miles (24000
km), six months, 600 engine
hours
Replace the air inlet foam filter.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace the wheel bearing grease and grease seals if using
non-sealed bearings. (Two-wheel drive vehicles)
* Vehicles with...

Off-road operation
Change the rear axle fluid (Dana rear axles only - some F-
350s; all F-450s and F-550s).
Every 50000 miles (80000
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 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. Using biodiesel, up to and including 20% biodiesel...

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 411).
Additional Axle Maintenance for Dual
Rear Wheels
Change rear axle fluid every 250,000 miles
(400,000 kilometers) 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...

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE RECORD
585
Super Duty (TFE) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing Scheduled MaintenanceE146852
Repair Order #:Distance:
Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature:
Dealer stamp E146852
Repair Order #:Distance:
Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature:
Dealer stamp  

586
Super Duty (TFE) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing Scheduled MaintenanceE146852
Repair Order #:Distance:
Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature:
Dealer stamp E146852
Repair Order #:Distance:
Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature:
Dealer stamp  

587
Super Duty (TFE) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing Scheduled MaintenanceE146852
Repair Order #:Distance:
Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature:
Dealer stamp E146852
Repair Order #:Distance:
Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature:
Dealer stamp