FORD F250 SUPER DUTY 2017 Owners Manual

Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Change the engine oil and filter.**Every 7500 miles (12000km), six months or 300engine hoursInspect and lubricate the U-joints.
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuelfilters.Every 15000 miles (24000km), six months, 600 enginehours
Replace the air inlet foam filter.Every 30000 miles (48000km)Replace the wheel bearing grease and grease seals if usingnon-sealed bearings. (Two-wheel drive vehicles)
*Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheelsonly if unusual wear is noted.**Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes.
Off-road operation
Inspect functional holes in each leg of the twin exhausttips and the holes under the shield just inboard of the rightrear tire to make sure they are clean and clear of debris orforeign materials. Refer to the Vehicle Care chapter of yourowner’s manual for more information.
As required
Inspect the steering and suspension ball joints and tie rods.Lubricate any grease fittings.
Rotate the tires*, inspect the tires for wear and measuretread depth.
Every 7500 miles (12000km), six months or 300engine hoursInspect the brake system pads and rotors.
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the filter ifnecessary.
Change the engine oil and filter.**Every 7500 miles (12000km) or 300 engine hours
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuelfilters.Every 15000 miles (24000km), six months, 600 enginehours
Replace the air inlet foam filter.Every 30000 miles (48000km)Replace the wheel bearing grease and grease seals if usingnon-sealed bearings. (Two-wheel drive vehicles).
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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 50000 miles (80000km)
Change the transfer case fluid. (Four-wheel drive vehicles)
Inspect the front axle fluid. (Four-wheel drive vehicles)
*Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheelsonly if unusual wear is noted.**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 theinformation display, and perform the services listed in thescheduled maintenance chart.
As required
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuelfilters.Every 15000 miles (24000km), six months, 600 enginehours
Using fuel other than ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel - vehicles operated where ultra-lowsulfur diesel fuel is not required or available
Change engine oil and filter.Every 2500 miles (4000km) or three months (ifusing high sulfur fuel withmore than 500 ppm sulfur)
Change engine oil and filter.Every 5000 miles (8000km) or six months (if usinghigh sulfur fuel with fewerthan 500 ppm sulfur)
Exceptions
Axle and Transfer Case Maintenance
Axle(s) and transfer case (4X4 only) fluidchanges or level checks are not requiredunless a leak is suspected or the assemblyhas been submerged in water. During longperiods of trailer towing with outsidetemperatures above 70°F (21°C) or at
wide-open throttle for long periodsabove45 mph (72 km/h), change the rearaxle fluid every 30,000 mi (48,000 km) ifthe rear axle is filled with non-syntheticfluid. This interval can be waived and the150,000 mi (240,000km) service intervalcan continue if the rear axle is filled with75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting Ford
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specification WSL-M2C192-A, part numberXY-75W140-QL, or equivalent. Add frictionmodifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A) orequivalent for complete refill ofTraction-Lok rear axles. See Capacitiesand Specifications (page 415).
Additional Axle Maintenance for DualRear Wheels
Change rear axle fluid every 250,000 miles(400,000 kilometers) under normal drivingconditions on all commercial applications.When operating your vehicle at or nearmaximum gross vehicle weights, changethe rear axle fluid every 60,000 miles(96,000 kilometers). In addition, followthis 60,000 mile (96,000 kilometer)schedule when operating your vehicleunder the special operating conditionswhere noted.
California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register 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 3000 miles (5000kilometers).
If the available API SM or SN oils are notavailable, then the oil change interval is1800 miles (3000 kilometers).
Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air FilterReplacement
The life of the engine air filter and cabin airfilter is dependent on exposure to dustyand dirty conditions. Vehicles operated inthese conditions require frequentinspection and replacement of the engineair filter and cabin air filter.
Diesel Particulate Filter
The filter may need to be removed for ashcleaning at approximately 120000 miles(192000 kilometers) or greater (actualmileage can vary greatly depending uponengine and vehicle operating conditions)and replaced with a new orremanufactured (ash cleaned) part. Thefilter may need to be replaced atapproximately 250000 miles (400000kilometers) depending upon engine andvehicle operating conditions. In both cases,the engine control system sets a servicelight (wrench icon) to inform you to bringyour vehicle to the dealer for service. Ifthere are any issues with the oxidationcatalyst or particulate filter system, aservice light (wrench or engine icon) setsby the engine control system to inform youto bring your vehicle into a dealer forservice.
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE RECORD
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