maintenance FORD E SERIES 2018 Workshop Manual

Be sure to ask your dealership serviceadvisor or technician about the multi-pointvehicle inspection. It is a comprehensiveway to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives youimmediate feedback on the overallcondition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Maintenance
Change engine oil and filter.
Every7,500 mi(12,000 km)
Rotate tires1, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, loosenessor drag.
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended).
1 Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheelsonly if unusual wear is noted.
Maintenance
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level. Consult dealer for requirements.
Every15,000 mi(24,000 km)
Inspect brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft andU-joints.
Other Maintenance Items
Replace engine air filter.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seal if non-sealed bearings are used.Every 60,000 mi(96,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 97,500 mi(157,000 km)Replace rear axle fluid. See Special Operating Condi-tions Scheduled Maintenance (page 275).
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Other Maintenance Items
Change engine coolant.1Every 105,000 mi(168,000 km)Inspect accessory drive belt(s).2
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 150,000 mi(240,000 km)
Change automatic transmission filter.
Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced within thelast 100000 miles (160000 km).
Replace front wheel bearings and seals if non-sealedbearings are used.
1 Initial replacement at six years or 105,000 mi (168,000 km), then every three years or45,000 mi (72,000 km).2 If not replaced, inspect every 15,000 mi (24,000 km).
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SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in anyof the following conditions, you need toperform extra maintenance as indicated.If you operate your vehicle occasionallyunder any of these conditions, it is notnecessary to perform the extramaintenance. For specificrecommendations, see your dealershipservice advisor or technician.
Perform the services shown in thefollowing tables when specified or within3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the messageappearing in the information displayprompting you to change your oil.
•Example 1: The message comes on at28,751 mi (46,270 km). Perform the30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatictransmission fluid replacement.
•Example 2: The message has notcome on, but the odometer reads30,000 mi (48,000 km) (for example,the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor wasreset at 25,000 mi (40,000 km)).Perform the engine air filterreplacement.
Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the informationdisplay and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect U-joints.Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Replace rear axle fluid. See axle maintenance items underExceptions.Every 22,500 mi(36,000 km)
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 60,000 mi(96,000 km)
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Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use(Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the informationdisplay and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace engine air filter.Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Replace rear axle fluid. See axle maintenance items underExceptions.Every 22,500 mi(36,000 km)
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 60,000 mi(96,000 km)
Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions (Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads)
Replace engine air filter.Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormalnoise, wear, looseness or drag.Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires1, inspect tires for wear and measure treaddepth.
Change engine oil and filter.2Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)or six monthsPerform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
1Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified;rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted.2Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change. See OilChange Indicator Reset (page 142).
Exclusive Use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles Only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank with regularunleaded fuel.Every oil change
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Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the NormalSchedule:
Axle(s) and transfer case (Four-wheeldrive vehicles) fluid changes or levelchecks are not required unless a leak issuspected or the assembly has beensubmerged in water. Contact an authorizeddealer for service.
California fuel filter replacement: If youregister your vehicle in California, theCalifornia Air Resources Board hasdetermined that the failure to perform thismaintenance item does not nullify theemission warranty or limit recall liabilitybefore the completion of your vehicle'suseful life. Ford Motor Company, however,urges you to have all recommendedmaintenance services performed at thespecified intervals and to record all vehicleservice.
Hot climate oil change intervals:Vehicles operating in the Middle East,North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa orlocations with similar climates using anAmerican Petroleum Institute (API)Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certificationmark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normaloil change interval is 5,000 mi (8,000 km).
If the available API SM or SN oils are notavailable, then the oil change interval is3,000 mi (4,800 km).
Engine air filter replacement: The life ofthe engine air filter is dependent onexposure to dusty and dirty conditions.Vehicles operated in these conditionsrequire frequent inspection andreplacement of the engine air filter.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
RECORD
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