Off-road Operation
As required
Exhaust Tips:
Inspect functional holes in
each leg of the twin tip and the holes under
the shield just inboard of the right rear tire to
make sure they are kept clean/clear of debris
or foreign materials. Refer to the
Vehicle Care
chapter for more information.
Inspect steering and suspension ball joints and
tie rods. Lubricate if equipped with grease
fittings.
Every 7500 miles
(12000 km)
Rotate tires
*
, inspect tires for wear and
measure tread depth and inspect wheel ends
for endplay and noise.
Inspect brake system pads and rotors.
Inspect engine air filter restriction gauge.
Replace filter if necessary.
Every 7500 miles
(12000 km) or 300
engine hours
Change engine oil and filter.
**
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Every 15000 miles
(24000 km), six
months, 600 engine
hours or as indicated
by the information
display
Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)
Replace air inlet foam filter.
Replace wheel bearing grease and grease seals
if non-sealed bearings are used (2WD
vehicles).
Every 50000 miles
(80000 km)
Change rear axle fluid (if equipped with a
Dana rear axle - some F-350s, all F-450/550s).
Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles).
Inspect front axle fluid (4WD vehicles).
*
Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels
when specified; rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted.
**
Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor® after each engine oil and filter
change. See the
Information Display
chapter of the
Owner’s Manual.
Scheduled Maintenance
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2013 Diesel
(67l)
Supplement, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)