oil level FORD F-250 2019 Owner's Manual

When to Expect the Message Prompting You to Change Your Oil
Vehicle Use and Example
mi (km)
Normal
7,500– 10,000 mi
(12,000– 16,000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving.
No, or moderate, load or towing.
Flat to moderately hilly roads.
No extended idling.
Severe
5,000– 7,500 mi
(8,000– 12,000 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing.
Mountainous or off-road conditions.
Extended idling, 200-300 hours.
Extended hot or cold operation.
Extreme
2,500–5,000 mi
(4,000–8,000 km) Maximum load or towing.
Extreme hot or cold operation.
Use of high sulfur diesel fuel.
Note: Use the appropriate special operating condition for maintenance information when
using high sulfur diesel fuels, operating your vehicle off-road or in dusty conditions, such as
unpaved roads.
Note: For every hour that your vehicle idles, it has accumulated the equivalent of
approximately 25 mi (40 km).
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, inspect the tires for wear and measure tread depth. 3
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the filter if necessary.
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult dealer for requirements.
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At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine and secondary cooling system coolant concentration freeze-point
protection, level and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the front axle and U-joints. Lubricate any grease fittings. Four-wheel drive
vehicles.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.
Lubricate any grease fittings.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.
2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes.
3 For vehicles with dual rear wheels, rotate the front wheels when specified. Only rotate
the dual rear wheels if you see unusual wear. Other Maintenance items
1
Replace the cabin air filter.
Every
20,000 mi
(32,000 km)
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel filters.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km) Inspect the engine and secondary cooling system coolant
concentration freeze-point protection, additive corrosion
inhibitor strength if your vehicle has orange-colored coolant,
coolant level, and hoses. Add coolant additive if necessary
if your vehicle has orange-colored coolant.
Replace the front wheel bearing grease and grease seal if
using non-sealed bearings. Two-wheel drive vehicles.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
Inspect the accessory drive belt or belts. 2
At
90,000 mi
(144,000 km)
Change the engine and secondary cooling system coolant,
if your vehicle has orange-colored coolant. 3
At
100,000 mi
(160,000 km)
Change the crankcase ventilation filter element if equipped.
Dual rear wheel and incomplete chassis configurations only.
Every
100,000 mi
(160,000 km)
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. Consult
dealer for requirements.
Every
150,000 mi
(240,000 km)
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Off-road Operation
Change the rear axle fluid (Dana rear axles only - some F-
350s; all F-450s and F-550s).
Every 50,000 mi
(80,000 km)
Change the transfer case fluid. (Four-wheel drive vehicles)
Inspect the front axle fluid. (Four-wheel drive vehicles)
1 Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted.
2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. Using Biodiesel, up to and Including 20% Biodiesel (B20)
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
300 engine hours Using Fuel Other Than Ultra-low Sulfur Diesel Fuel - Vehicles Operated Where Ultra-low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel is not Required or Available
Change engine oil and filter.
Every
2,500 mi (4,000 km)
or three months (if using
high sulfur fuel with more
than 500 ppm sulfur)
Change engine oil and filter.
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months (if using high
sulfur fuel with fewer than
500 ppm sulfur)
Exceptions
Axle and Transfer Case Maintenance
Axle(s) and transfer case (4X4 only) fluid
changes or level checks are not required
unless a leak is suspected or the assembly
has been submerged in water. During long
periods of trailer towing with outside
temperatures above
70°F (21°C) or at wide-open throttle for long periods above
45 mph (72 km/h)
, change the rear axle
fluid every 30,000 mi (48,000 km) if the
rear axle is filled with non-synthetic fluid.
This interval can be waived and the
150,000 mi (240,000 km) service interval
can continue if the rear axle is filled with
75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting Ford
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Phone Voice Commands................................
463
Receiving Calls................................................... 465
System Settings.................................................. 471
Text Messaging................................................... 467
Using Traction Control................................227 Switching the System Off............................... 227
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 227
Using Voice Recognition...........................459
Audio Voice Commands................................. 509
Climate Voice Commands.............................. 510
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 459
Mobile App Voice Commands....................... 513
Navigation Voice Commands........................ 512
Phone Voice Commands................................ 510
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands...................................................... 513
System Interaction and Feedback.............460
Voice Settings Commands............................. 514
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
.........................314
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................369
General Information......................................... 369
Vehicle Certification Label.......................425
Vehicle Identification Number................424
Vehicle Storage.............................................376 Battery.................................................................... 377
Body........................................................................\
376
Brakes..................................................................... 377
Cooling system.................................................... 377
Engine..................................................................... 377
Fuel system........................................................... 377
General.................................................................. 376
Miscellaneous...................................................... 377
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 377
Tires........................................................................\
. 377
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 145
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............424
Voice Control
...................................................86 W
Warning Lamps and Indicators
...............107
4X2........................................................................\
..... 111
4X4 HIGH................................................................. 111
4X4 LOW.................................................................. 111
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 107
Adaptive Steering............................................... 107
Anti-Lock Braking System............................... 107
Automatic High Beam...................................... 107
Battery.................................................................... 108
Blind Spot Monitor............................................ 108
Brake System Warning Lamp........................ 108
Check 4X4............................................................ 108
Check Fuel Cap................................................... 108
Cruise Control...................................................... 108
Diesel Engine Brake........................................... 108
Diesel Exhaust Fluid.......................................... 108
Direction Indicator............................................. 109
Door Ajar................................................................ 109
Electronic Locking Differential...................... 109
Engine Coolant Temperature........................ 109
Engine Oil.............................................................. 109
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................. 109
Front Airbag......................................................... 109
Front Fog Lamps................................................ 109
High Beam............................................................ 109
Hill Descent.......................................................... 109
Low Fuel Level..................................................... 109
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................. 109
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control..........110
Service Engine Soon........................................... 110
Stability Control................................................... 110
Stability Control Off........................................... 110
Transmission Tow/Haul.................................... 110
Wait To Start......................................................... 110
Water In Fuel......................................................... 110
Warning Triangle
.........................................305
Washer Fluid Check.....................................351
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 369
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 89
Waxing..............................................................371
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 406
Wheels and Tires.........................................379 General Information.......................................... 379
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