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400Scheduled Maintenance 2013 F-250/350/450/550(f23) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing USA(fus)
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG Normal Scheduled Maintenance – 6.2L and 6.8L Engines Only* Every 7500 miles (12000 km) or six months (whichever comes first)Change engine oil and filter. Rotate tires**, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth. Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag. Perform multi-point inspection (recommended). Every 15000 miles (24000 km) or 12 months (whichever comes first)Inspect automatic transmission fluid level. Consult dealer for requirements. Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake. Inspect engine cooling system strength and hoses. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Inspect front axle and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings (4WD vehicles). Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings. *Scheduled maintenance for the 6.7L diesel engine can be found in the diesel supplement. **Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted. Scheduled Maintenance401 2013 F-250/350/450/550(f23) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing USA(fus)
Additional Maintenance Items Every 30000 miles (48000 km)Replace climate-controlled (heated and cooled) seat filter (if equipped). Replace engine air filter. Every 60000 miles (96000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid and filter on 5–speed transmission. Consult dealer for requirements. Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seal if non-sealed bearings are used. Every 97500 miles (156000 km)Replace spark plugs. Every 105000 miles (168000 km)Change engine coolant. * Change rear axle fluid (Dana axles). Inspect accessory drive belt(s).** Every 150000 miles (240000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid and filter on 6–speed transmission. Consult dealer for requirements. Change front axle fluid (4WD vehicle). Change rear axle fluid (non-Dana axles). Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles). Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced within the last 100000 miles (160000 km). Replace front wheel bearings and seals if non-sealed bearings are used. *Initial replacement at six years or 105000 miles (168000 kilometers), then every three years or 45000 miles (72000 kilometers). **If not replaced, inspect every 15000 miles (24000 kilometers). 402Scheduled Maintenance 2013 F-250/350/450/550(f23) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing USA(fus)
Maintenance Schedule Log DEALERVALIDATION: P&A C ODE: RO#: HOURS: DAT E:MILEAGE:D EALERVALIDATION: P&A C ODE: RO#: HOURS: DAT E:MILEAGE: D EALERVALIDATION: P&A C ODE: RO#: HOURS: DAT E:MILEAGE:D EALERVALIDATION: P&A C ODE: RO#: HOURS: DAT E:MILEAGE: D EALERVALIDATION: P&A C ODE: RO#: HOURS: DAT E:MILEAGE:D EALERVALIDATION: P&A C ODE: RO#: HOURS: DAT E:MILEAGE: D EALERVALIDATION: P&A C ODE: RO#: HOURS: DAT E:MILEAGE:D EALERVALIDATION: P&A C ODE: RO#: HOURS: DAT E:MILEAGE: D EALERVALIDATION: P&A C ODE: RO#: HOURS: DAT E:MILEAGE:D EALERVALIDATION: P&A C ODE: RO#: HOURS: DAT E:MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance403 2013 F-250/350/450/550(f23) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing USA(fus)
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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS – 6.2L AND 6.8L ENGINES ONLY Note:If your vehicle is equipped with the 6.7L diesel engine, see the diesel supplement for special operating condition maintenance. If you operate your vehicleprimarilyin one of the more demanding conditions listed below, you need to have some items maintained more frequently. If you onlyoccasionallyoperate your vehicle under these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For specific recommendations, see your dealership service advisor or technician. Towing a Trailer or Using a Camper or Car-top Carrier Inspect frequently, service as requiredInspect and lubricate U-joints. See axle maintenance items underExceptions. Every 5000 miles (8000 km)Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag. Rotate tires *, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth. Every 5000 miles (8000 km) or six monthsChange engine oil and filter. Inspect and lubricate U-joints. Every 30000 miles (48000 km)Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if non-sealed bearings are used. *Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted. Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances as in Heavy Commercial Use (i.e., Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery) Inspect frequently, service as requiredReplace engine air filter. Every 5000 miles (8000 km)Inspect brake system. 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. 406Scheduled Maintenance 2013 F-250/350/450/550(f23) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing USA(fus)
Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances as in Heavy Commercial Use (i.e., Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery) Every 5000 miles (8000 km) or six monthsChange engine oil and filter. Inspect and lubricate U-joints. Every 30000 miles (48000 km)Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if non-sealed bearings are used. Every 60000 miles (96000 km)Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles). Replace spark plugs. *Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted. Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads Inspect frequently, service as requiredReplace engine air filter. Every 5000 miles (8000 km)Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag. Rotate tires *, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth. Every 5000 miles (8000 km) or six monthsChange engine oil and filter. Inspect and lubricate U-joints. Every 30000 miles (48000 km)Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if non-sealed bearings are used. Every 50000 miles (80000 km)Change rear axle fluid (F-450/550 only). Every 60000 miles (96000 km)Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles). *Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted. Scheduled Maintenance407 2013 F-250/350/450/550(f23) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing USA(fus)
Off-road Operation Inspect frequently, service as requiredInspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints, Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings. Replace engine air filter. Every 5000 miles (8000 km) or six monthsChange engine oil and filter. Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag. Rotate tires *, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth. Every 30000 miles (48000 km)Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if non-sealed bearings are used. Every 50000 miles (80000 km)Change rear axle fluid (F-450/550 only). Every 60000 miles (96000 km)Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles). *Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted. Exclusive Use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles Only) Every oil change intervalIf ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular unleaded fuel. 408Scheduled Maintenance 2013 F-250/350/450/550(f23) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing USA(fus)
Special Operating Condition Log DEALERVALIDATION: P&A C ODE: RO#: HOURS: DAT E:MILEAGE:D EALERVALIDATION: P&A C ODE: RO#: HOURS: DAT E:MILEAGE: D EALERVALIDATION: P&A C ODE: RO#: HOURS: DAT E:MILEAGE:D EALERVALIDATION: P&A C ODE: RO#: HOURS: DAT E:MILEAGE: D EALERVALIDATION: P&A C ODE: RO#: HOURS: DAT E:MILEAGE:D EALERVALIDATION: P&A C ODE: RO#: HOURS: DAT E:MILEAGE: D EALERVALIDATION: P&A C ODE: RO#: HOURS: DAT E:MILEAGE:D EALERVALIDATION: P&A C ODE: RO#: HOURS: DAT E:MILEAGE: D EALERVALIDATION: P&A C ODE: RO#: HOURS: DAT E:MILEAGE:D EALERVALIDATION: P&A C ODE: RO#: HOURS: DAT E:MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance409 2013 F-250/350/450/550(f23) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing USA(fus)