Ford F 350 Owners Manual

Diesel Engine(s)
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor
Your vehicle has an Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor that determines when you should
change the engine oil based on how you
use your vehicle. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning
your vehicle and reduces environmental
waste at the same time.
This means you do not have to remember
to change the oil on a mileage-based
schedule. Your vehicle lets you know when
an oil change is due by displaying a
message...

Normal Maintenance Intervals
At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
1
Change the engine oil and filter. 2
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary (or if indicated by the information display).
Refill the diesel exhaust fluid tank.
Rotate the tires 3
, inspect the tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the filter if necessary.
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level....

Other maintenance items
1
Inspect the engine and secondary cooling system coolant
concentration (freeze-point protection), additive (corro-
sion inhibitor) strength, coolant level, and hoses. Add
coolant additive if necessary.
Replace the air inlet foam filter.
Every 45000 miles (72000
km)
Replace the front wheel bearing grease and grease seal
if using non-sealed bearings. (Two-wheel drive vehicles)
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
Inspect the accessory drive belt(s). 2
At 90000 miles (144000
km)
Change the...

SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Gasoline Engine
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...

Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use
(Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery)
Lubricate control arm and steering ball joints if equipped
with grease fittings.
Rotate tires 1
, 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...

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 tires1
, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are...

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 
15,000 mi
(24,000 km) or six months,
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)...

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 15,000 mi
(24,000 km), six months or
600 engine hours
Inspect the engine and secondary cooling system coolant
concentration...

Frequent Low-speed Operation, Consistent Heavy Traffic Under 24.9 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
Inspect the engine and secondary cooling system coolant
concentration (freeze-point protection) and additive
(corrosion...

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 30,000 mi
(48,000 km) or 1200 engine
hours
Flush and refill the coolant. Do not add coolant additive.
Every 
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) or 2400
engine hours
Note: When adding coolant additive, do not exceed the specified...