recommended oil FORD F-650/750 2018 Owner's Manual

A message appears in the information
display when it is time for an oil change.
Make sure you perform the oil change
within two weeks or 500 mi (800 km) of
the message appearing. Make sure you
reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after
each oil change. See Instrument Cluster
(page
56).
If your information display resets
prematurely or becomes inoperative, you
should perform the oil change interval at
six months or
5,000 mi (8,000 km) from
your last oil change. Never exceed one year
or
10,000 mi (16,000 km) between oil
change intervals.
All Vehicles
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built
with multiple, complex, performance
systems. Every manufacturer develops
these systems using different
specifications and performance features.
That is why it is important to rely upon your
dealership to properly diagnose and repair
your vehicle.
Ford Motor Company has recommended
maintenance intervals for various parts
and component systems based upon
engineering testing. Ford Motor Company
relies upon this testing to determine the
most appropriate mileage for replacement
of oils and fluids to protect your vehicle at
the lowest overall cost to you and
recommends against maintenance
schedules that deviate from the scheduled
maintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of only
genuine Ford, Motorcraft or
Ford-authorized re-manufactured
replacement parts engineered for your
vehicle. Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the Ford
Workshop Manual list the recommended
additives and chemicals for your vehicle.
We do not recommend using chemicals or
additives not approved by us as part of
your vehicle
’s normal maintenance. Please
consult your warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle ’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a
viable way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are
flushed only with new fluid that is the same
as that required to fill and operate the
system or using a Ford-approved flushing
chemical.
Scheduled Maintenance Services
Maintenance service adjustments must
conform to specifications contained in this
manual, and those shown on the Important
Engine Information decal. Perform the
following services at scheduled intervals
because they essential to the life and
performance of your vehicle. Ford
recommends that you perform
maintenance on all designated items to
achieve best vehicle operation.
321
F650750 (TBC) , enUSA, Edition date: 201708, First Printing Scheduled Maintenance

When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Vehicle Use and Example
Interval
Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation Extreme
3,000–5,000 mi
(4,800–8,000 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).
Normal Maintenance Intervals
Gasoline Engines 7,500 mi (12,000 km) or Six Months (Whichever Comes First)
Change the engine oil and filter.
Rotate the tires 1
, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect front oil hubs for leaks and check fluid level through hub cap sight glass.
1 Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted.
326
F650750 (TBC) , enUSA, Edition date: 201708, First Printing Scheduled Maintenance

Diesel Engine
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Change the engine oil and filter. 2
Drain the fuel filter water trap.
Refill the diesel exhaust fluid tank.
Rotate the tires 3
, inspect the tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the filter if necessary.
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult an authorized dealer for
requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine and secondary coolant concentration (freeze-point protection), level
and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.
Lubricate components equipped with grease fittings.
Inspect front oil hubs for leaks and check fluid level through hub cap sight glass.
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. See Oil Change
Indicator Reset
(page 194).
3 Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted.
328
F650750 (TBC) , enUSA, Edition date: 201708, First Printing Scheduled Maintenance

Rear Axle Maintenance
A rear axle fluid change or level check is
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), and at wide-open throttle for long
periods above 45 mph (72 km/h), change
the rear axle fluid every 24,000 mi
(38,000 km) or three months, whichever
comes first.
California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however,
urges you to have all recommended
maintenance services performed at the
specified intervals and to record all vehicle
service.
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
The normal oil change interval is 3,000 mi
(5,000 km) for gasoline vehicles operating
in the Middle East, North Africa,
Sub-Saharan Africa or locations with
similar climates using American Petroleum
Institute (API) oils Certified for Gasoline
Engines and displaying the API Certification
Mark. If API Certified Oils are not available,
then it is acceptable to use API SM or SN
oils. If API oils are not available, then the
oil change interval is 1,750 mi (3,000 km). Engine Air Filter Replacement
The life of the engine air filter is dependent
on exposure to dusty and dirty conditions.
Vehicles operated in these conditions
require frequent inspection and
replacement of the engine air filter and
cabin air filter.
Diesel Particulate Filter
The filter may need to be removed for ash
cleaning at approximately
120,000 mi
(192,000 km) or greater (actual mileage
can vary greatly depending upon engine
and vehicle operating conditions) and
replaced with a new or re-manufactured
(ash cleaned) part. The filter may need to
be replaced at approximately 250,000 mi
(400,000 km) depending upon engine and
vehicle operating conditions. In both cases,
the engine control system sets a service
light (wrench icon) to inform you to bring
your vehicle to the dealer for service. If
there are any issues with the oxidation
catalyst or particulate filter system, a
service light (wrench or engine icon) sets
by the engine control system to inform you
to bring your vehicle into a dealer for
service.
339
F650750 (TBC) , enUSA, Edition date: 201708, First Printing Scheduled Maintenance

Smart Unlocks.......................................................
42
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 251
M
Maintenance..................................................185 General Information.......................................... 185
Manual Climate Control...............................72
Manual Seats....................................................77 Manual Lumbar .................................................... 78
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward................................................................ 77
Recline Adjustment.............................................. 77
Tilting the Seatback Forward (Two-Passenger Bench Seat).................... 78
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 64
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 52
Mobile Communications Equipment......14
Motorcraft Parts - 6.7L Diesel..................257
Motorcraft Parts - 6.8L..............................258
N
Noise Pollution Control.................................16 Air Intake System.................................................. 16
Body........................................................................\
... 16
Cooling System...................................................... 16
Engine........................................................................\
16
Exhaust System..................................................... 16
Transmission Enclosure...................................... 16
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
...........325
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™ (Diesel Engine
Only).................................................................. 325
Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 326
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................194
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel.............190
See: Engine Oil Check - 6.8L........................... 191
Opening and Closing the Hood..............186 Closing the Hood................................................ 187
Opening the Hood............................................. 186Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature......................................................163
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........163
Overhead Console
.........................................85
P
Parking Brake
..................................................122
Air Brakes............................................................... 123
Hydraulic Brakes.................................................. 122
Passive Anti-Theft System........................44 SecuriLock®........................................................... 44
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 44
Perchlorate........................................................13
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 42
Power Seats
.....................................................78
Air-Ride Seat.......................................................... 79
Power Steering Fluid Check....................205
Power Take-Off..............................................118
Power Windows
..............................................52
Bounce-Back......................................................... 52
One-Touch Up or Down..................................... 52
Window Lock......................................................... 52
Protecting the Environment........................16
R
Rear Axle Fluid Check
.................................227
Changing the Fluid............................................ 228
Checking the Fluid Level................................. 228
Rear Axle...........................................................119 General Information........................................... 119
Rear Seat Armrest
.........................................82
Rear Seats........................................................80 Folding the Rear Seat Back (Crew Cab)
........................................................................\
....... 80
Folding up the Rear Seat Cushion.................80
Returning the Seat to the Seating Position............................................................... 80
Recommended Towing Weights............144
Refueling - Diesel
...........................................97
Fuel Filler Cap....................................................... 98
Fuel Fill Rate.......................................................... 98
Refueling - Gasoline.....................................98 Fuel Filler Cap....................................................... 99
380
F650750 (TBC) , enUSA, Edition date: 201708, First Printing Index