FORD F750 2005 11.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: FORD, Model Year: 2005, Model line: F750, Model: FORD F750 2005 11.GPages: 272, PDF Size: 1.5 MB
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Maintenance service adjustments must conform to specifications
contained in this manual, and those shown on the Important Engine
Information Decal. The following services are to be performed at
scheduled intervals because they are considered essential to the life and
performance of your vehicle. Ford recommends that you perform
maintenance on all designated items to achieve best vehicle operation.
Scheduled maintenance beyond 100,000 miles (161,000 km) should be
continued as before 100,000 miles (161,000 km).
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
If your driving habitsfrequentlyinclude one or more the following
conditions:
•Short trips oflessthan 10 miles (16 km) when outside temperatures
remain below freezing.
•Operating duringhot weatherin stop-and-go“rush hour”traffic.
•Operating in severe dust conditions.
•Extensive idling, or low speed operation such as door-to-door delivery
service.
•High speed operation with a fully loaded vehicle (maximum GVW).
•Snowplowing.
Perform the following:
•Change engine oil and oil filter every three months, 5,000 miles (8,000
km) or 125 hours of engine service.
•If operating in severe dust conditions, replace the air cleaner filter
more often than regular intervals as determined by the air filter
restriction indicator. Make sure that the air filter restriction indicator
is in good working order.
•Lube the manual transmission and the rear axle every 30,000 miles
(48,279 km) or six months, whichever comes first.
•See the Allison, Cummins and Caterpillar Operator’s Manual.
AIR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Failure to maintain proper air brake adjustment can result in
reduction or loss of braking ability.
Air brake inspection and adjustment should be performed by a qualified
service technician in accordance with the instructions in the Ford Truck
Service Manual.
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Cam brakes - automatic slack adjusters
Inspect standard air brakes equipped with automatic slack adjusters for
proper brake adjustment every four months or 20,000 miles (32,000 km)
whichever occurs first.
However, more frequent inspection is required if your vehicle’s brakes
are subjected to heavy use or adverse operating conditions such as:
•Frequent brake applications while fully loaded.
•Operation on hilly or mountainous terrain.
•Frequent operation on dirt, gravel or mud.
Some aftermarket brake linings also require more frequent inspections.
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE GUIDE
MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND RECORD RETENTION
The maintenance record form which follows is for your convenience. In addition to recording the services performed, you should
retain copies of your receipts for the services. You also should keep records of any emission control systems maintenance
services performed on your vehicle.
Maintenance Record
Warranty
Start Date ______________________________________ Engine Displacement ______________________________________
Vehicle
Identification
Number _________________________________________ Owner Name ___________________________________________
IMPORTANT — This document should remain with the vehicle at all times.
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Daily Owner
ChecksEngine system
Check the air filter restriction indicator
Check the engine oil
Inspect the coolant level - for Power Stroke engine (for
Caterpillar and Cummins engines, refer to the Owner’s Manual)
Brake system
Drain the air brake system reservoir - manual valve
Check the air brake system reservoir automatic drain valve
operation
Transmission system
Visually check the automatic transmission for fluid leakage
Steering system
Check the power steering pump fluid level and check the system
for leaks
Check the entire vehicle for evidence of fluid leaks
U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway
Administration requirements (ensure that the entire
system is functioning properly)
Check the service brakes
Check the parking brake
Check the steering mechanism
Check the lighting devices and reflectors
Check the tires
Check the horn
Check the windshield wipers
Check the rear vision mirrors
Check the wheels and rims
Check the emergency equipment
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Check every oil
changeOil
change intervals
are as follows:
Power Stroke -
10,000 ;
Caterpillar -
15,000 ;
Cummins -
15,000 (refer to
the Caterpillar
and Cummins
service manuals
for further
instructions and
information)Engine system
Check the engine cooling system - hoses, clamps and protection
Inspect the drive belts
Exhaust system
Inspect the entire exhaust system (including the inlet pipe(s),
muffler(s), outlet pipe(s), clamps and fasteners) for holes,
leakage, breakage, corrosive damage and separation from other
components. Adjust, service or replace with the same or the
equivalent part. (Also a noise emission control service)
Suspension system
Tighten the front and rear spring U-bolts to the specified torque
Driveline and rear axle system
Lubricate the U-joints and the slip yoke
Brake system
Lube the air brake foot control valve, hinge and roller
Inspect the drum brake linings through the inspection holes
Lubricate the brake camshafts (air brakes)
Lubricate the brake slack adjuster (air brakes)
Lubricate rear caliper slide rails
Inspect the disc brake pads and the piston boots (hydraulic
brakes)
Clutch system
Lubricate the clutch release cross shaft and all linkages
Check the clutch fluid
Fuel system
Drain the accumulated water or sediment from the fuel tank(s)
Steering system
Lubricate the steering shaft(s), U-joints and splines when
equipped with grease fittings
Lubricate the front axle spindle pins
Lubricate the steering linkage when equipped with grease
fittings
Grease the power steering gear output shaft
* Coolant protection checks should be made just prior to the onset of freezing
weather, where applicable. If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the system
should be drained, flushed and refilled with the prescribed solution of cooling
system fluid and water. Use only permanent type coolant that meets Ford
specifications WSS-M97B51-A1. See the engine manufacturer’s operating guide for
supplemental corrosion inhibitor specifications.
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In addition to the items to be performed daily or at each oil change, the
following need to be completed as specified:
Maintenance Operation Frequency — ObservationClean body/door drain holes.
Clean windshield wiper blades.
Replace windshield wiper blades.
Lubricate body lock cylinders, door and hood hinges.
Check headlamp alignment.
Check windshield washer fluid level. Add fluid if required.At least twice annually.
As required.
If wiping the blades with a clean cloth and mild detergent
and washing the windshield with a cleaner does not restore
a clean wipe.
Difficult to operate or noisy.
Lamp beams in wrong position when vehicle operating
loaded.
If washers do not spray fluid when operated. GENERAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Listed below are vehicle checks that should be made periodically either by the owner or a qualified technician. It is recommended
that deficiencies be brought to the attention of your dealer or another qualified service outlet as soon as possible in order that
advice regarding the need for service or replacement can be obtained.
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Maintenance Operation Frequency - Observation
Inspect the automatic slack
adjuster functionInsufficient power shown in loaded
practice stop
Check the operation of the
brakes, the clutch, and the
steering (A, B)Vehicle handling qualities not up to
par
Inspect the vehicle for missing,
damaged, or mislocated noise
shieldsExcessive noise emanates from under
the cab or engine compartment
Check the engine performance
and the engine governorExcessive engine noise
Inspect the fan, the fan shroud,
and the fan clutchEngine overheats, fans runs at high
speed constantly, excessive fan noise,
or fan wobble due to worn bearings
Check for operation of ABS
warning lampAt each engine start up
Inspect the entire exhaust
system (including inlet pipe,
muffler, outlet pipe and all
exhaust clamps and fasteners)
for holes, leakage, breakage,
looseness and corrosive
damageExcessive noise or the smell of fumes
is experienced
Inspect the engine air
induction system (including the
air ducts, the air cleaner, and
the air cleaner element) for
loose fitting, damaged or
missing componentsExcessive noise emanates from the
engine compartment
Inspect the tires and check the
air pressure (C)Poor steering, wandering or excessive
tire wear
Balance the wheels and the
tiresVibration or abnormal tire wear
indicates imbalance
Check the front end alignment
(C)Poor steering, wandering or excessive
tire wear
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Maintenance Operation Frequency - Observation
Check the transmission and
engine mountings (B)Hard shifting or excessive vibration
Check and adjust transmission
controls (B)High effort to shift or noisy
transmission
Check fuel pump pressure Insufficient full-throttle power or
backfiring
Clean radiator cap seal. Clean
and inspect the cap surface on
the radiatorWhen the cap does not hold pressure
Check the battery terminals for
corrosionWhenever electrical power supply has
diminished
Tighten the wheel mounting
nuts to the specified torque.
Refer toServicing your
wheels and tiresRequired initially at 500 and 1000
miles (800 and 1600 km). Perform
again at 500 and 1000 mile (800 and
1600 km) intervals after each tire
removal/replacement.
A - During maintenance and repair, protect the fuel tube and the hose
assemblies, the power steering lines, and the brake lines from the
external heat, the acids and the abrasion that could damage the lines.
B - Check for (free) linkage action and ensure that (return) spring
force is adequate to maintain pedal free play.
C - Adjust, repair or replace as required with the same or equivalent
parts.
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ComponentLUBRICATION MAINTENANCE LEVEL CHART - ON HIGHWAY
(On Highway: 60,000 Miles or more Annually) - Miles, Kilometers or Months - Whichever Occurs First
Miles (000) 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Kilometers (000) 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192 216 240
Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30
Non-driving front axle
Wheel bearing - oil type - check level••••••••••
Wheel bearing - oil type - change oil•
Wheel bearing - grease type - repack•••••
Tie rod ends - lubricate••••••••••
Drag link - lubricate••••••••••
King pin and bushing - lubricate••••••••••
Brake system - hydraulic
Master cylinder - check level••••••••••
Park brake relay lever / linkage - lubricate••
Steering
Power steering fluid - check level••••••••••
Power steering fluid - change fluid•
Power steering filter - replacement Five years or 500,000 miles (800,000 km)
Steering gear Ross TAS - output shaft - lubricate•••
Steering column u-joints / slip joint - lubricate••••••••••
Propeller shaft SPL
U-joint - lubricate•••••
Propeller shaft non-SPL
U-joint and slip joint - lubricate••••••••••
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ComponentLUBRICATION MAINTENANCE LEVEL CHART - ON HIGHWAY (Continued)
(On Highway: 60,000 Miles or more Annually) - Miles, Kilometers or Months - Whichever Occurs First
Miles (000) 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Kilometers (000) 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192 216 240
Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30
Brake system - air
Slack adjusters - lubricate••
S-cam - lubricate••••••••••
Clutch
Release bearing / shafts / forks - lubricate••••••••••
Cooling system
Coolant - check level••••••••••
Coolant - check freeze protection••••••••••
Extended life coolant - add extender See engine manufacturer’s recommendation
Extended life coolant - replace See engine manufacturer’s recommendation
Engine - Refer to engine manual for Caterpillar and Cummins. 6.0L Power Stroke - see 6.0L Engine section
at end of chart
Transmission
Automatic and Ahto-shift transmissions Refer to transmission operator’s manual
Manual transmission - check fluid level••••••••••
Eaton-Fuller manual transmission - petroleum oil
change••
Eaton-Fuller manual transmission - synthetic oil
changeFactory fill w/synthetic at 500,000 miles (800,000 km);
Converted to synthetic at 250,000 miles (400,000 km)
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