Check every month
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Check function of all interior and exterior lights
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Check tires for wear and adjust air pressure (including spare tire)
❑
Check that holes in the tail-pipe of the exhaust system are clear of debris-the holes/slots are functional (F-Super Duty)
❑
Check engine oil level
❑
Check windshield washer 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 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 engine cooling system level, coolant strength and hoses
❑
Check fuel cooling system for fluid level and coolant strength (F-Super Duty)
❑
Check battery connections and clean if necessary
❑
Check clutch fluid level, if equipped
Retightening lug nuts
❑
On vehicles equipped with single rear wheels, retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles (800 km) after
any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.).
❑
On vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels, retighten the wheel lug nuts to the specified torque at 100 miles (160 km),
and again at 500 miles (800 km) of new vehicle operation and after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat
tire, wheel removal, etc.).
❑
Refer to
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specification
in your
Owner’s Guide
for the proper lug nut torque specification.
2009 Econoline
(eco)
Supplement, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)
Scheduled Maintenance: General Information
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