suspension FORD SUPER DUTY 2003 1.G Diesel Supplement Manual

NORMAL SCHEDULE
The following section contains the“Normal Schedule.”This schedule is
presented at specific mileage intervals with exceptions noted.
Additional information available on the Web
To learn more about the importance of routine and dealer-performed
maintenance on your vehicle, please visit the Ford Customer Service
website. You’ll also find important warranty information, customer
assistance, technical expertise, frequently asked questions and much
more. The website location is at: www.ford.com/
Then go to the service pick at the web site.
12,000 km (7,500 miles)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
•Rotate tires
•Inspect engine air filter
24,000 km (15,000 miles)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
•Rotate tires
•Inspect engine air filter
•Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
•Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and
ball joints
•Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
•Inspect brake system
•Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
•Check wheels for end play and noise
•Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550)
•Inspect and lubricate steering idler arms
•Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
•Inspect half-shaft boots, if equipped
36,000 km (22,500 miles)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Inspect engine air filter
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48,000 km (30,000 miles)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
•Rotate tires
•Replace engine air filter
•Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
•Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and
ball joints
•Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
•Inspect brake system
•Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
•Change automatic transmission fluid and external filter element
•Check wheels for end play and noise
•Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550)
•Inspect and lubricate steering idler arms
•Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
•Inspect half-shaft boots, if equipped
60,000 km (37,500 miles)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Inspect engine air filter
72,000 km (45,000 miles)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
•Rotate tires
•Inspect engine air filter
•Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
•Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and
ball joints
•Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
•Inspect brake system
•Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
•Check wheels for end play and noise
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•Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550)
•Inspect and lubricate steering idler arms
•Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
•Inspect half-shaft boots, if equipped
84,500 km (52,500 miles)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Inspect engine air filter
96,500 km (60,000 miles)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
•Rotate tires
•Replace engine air filter
•Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
•Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and
ball joints
•Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
•Inspect brake system
•Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
•Change automatic transmissio fluid and external filter element
•Change manual transmission fluid
•Check wheels for end play and noise
•Lubricate 4x4 hub needle bearings
•Lubricate 4x2 wheel bearings
•Replace wheel bearing grease seal
•Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550)
•Inspect and lubricate steering idler arms
•Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
•Inspect half-shaft boots, if equipped
108,000 km (67,500 miles)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Inspect engine air filter
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121,000 km (75,000 miles)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
•Rotate tires
•Inspect engine air filter
•Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
•Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and
ball joints
•Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
•Inspect brake system
•Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
•Check wheels for end play and noise
•Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550)
•Inspect and lubricate steering idler arms
•Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
•Inspect half-shaft boots, if equipped
133,000 km (82,500 miles)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Inspect engine air filter
145,000 km (90,000 miles)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
•Rotate tires
•Replace engine air filter
•Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
•Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and
ball joints
•Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
•Inspect brake system
•Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
•Change automatic transmissio fluid and external filter element
•Check wheels for end play and noise
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•Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550)
•Inspect and lubricate steering idler arms
•Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
•Inspect half-shaft boots, if equipped
157,000 km (97,500 miles)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Inspect engine air filter
•Inspect accessory drive belt(s)
•Change rear wheel drive (RWD) axle fluid - DANA axles using
synthetic fluid only
170,000 km (105,000 miles)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
•Rotate tires
•Inspect engine air filter
•Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
•Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and
ball joints
•Change engine coolant
•Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
•Inspect brake system
•Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
•Check wheels for end play and noise
•Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550)
•Inspect and lubricate steering idler arms
•Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
•Inspect half-shaft boots, if equipped
181,000 km (112,500 miles)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Inspect engine air filter
193,000 km (120,000 miles)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
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•Rotate tires
•Replace engine air filter
•Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
•Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and
ball joints
•Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
•Inspect brake system
•Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
•Change automatic transmissio fluid and external filter element
•Change manual transmission fluid
•Check wheels for end play and noise
•Lubricate 4x4 hub needle bearings
•Lubricate 4x2 wheel bearings
•Replace wheel bearing grease seal
•Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550)
•Inspect and lubricate steering idler arms
•Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
•Inspect half-shaft boots, if equipped
205,000 km (127,500 miles)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Check air filter minder, replace filter as required
217,000 km (135,000 miles)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
•Rotate tires
•Inspect engine air filter
•Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
•Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and
ball joints
•Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
•Inspect brake system
•Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
General Owner’s Information
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•Check wheels for end play and noise
•Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550)
•Inspect and lubricate steering idler arms
•Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
•Inspect half-shaft boots, if equipped
229,000 km (142,500 miles)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Check air filter minder, replace filter as required
241,000 km (150,000 miles)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
•Rotate tires
•Replace engine air filter
•Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
•Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and
ball joints
•Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
•Inspect brake system
•Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
•Replace accessory drive belt(s)
•Change engine coolant
•Change automatic transmission fluid and external filter element
•Change rear wheel drive (RWD) axle fluid - DANA axles using
synthetic fluid only
•Change transfer case fluid
•Check wheels for end play and noise
•Lubricate 4x2 wheel bearings
•Replace wheel bearing grease seal
•Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550)
•Inspect and lubricate steering idler arms
•Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
•Inspect half-shaft boots, if equipped
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