steering FORD SUPER DUTY 2004 1.G Diesel Supplement Manual

tank should not be allowed to drop below 1/4 full. This will help prevent
air from entering the fuel system and stalling the engine.
In cold weather below 0°C (32°F) your Diesel engine will slowly increase
to a higher idle speed if left idling in P (Park). As the engine warms-up,
the engine sound level will decrease due to the activation of
PCM-controlled sound reduction features.
Operation in snow
Vehicle operation in heavy snowfall or in dry loose snow that may swirl
around the front of the vehicle may feed excessive amounts of snow into
the air intake system. This could plug the air cleaner with snow and
cause the engine to stall and/or lose power.
Refer toAir filter restriction gaugeandEngine air filterin the
Instrumentationchapter for more information.
Operation in standing water
Ingestion of water into the Diesel engine can result in immediate and
severe damage to the engine. If driving through water, slow down to
avoid splashing water into the intake. If the engine stalls, and ingestion
of water into the engine is suspected, do not try to restart the engine.
Consult your dealer for service immediately.
Engine block heater (if equipped)
Refer to theDrivingchapter in your Owner Guide.
DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
If your vehicle is equipped with dual
fuel tanks, you will have a selector
control, located to the right of the
steering wheel, which allows you to
draw fuel from either tank. Your fuel
gauge will display the amount of
fuel in the currently selected tank.
Fuel level indication is delayed for several minutes when the tank
selector switch is actuated. Fuel level indication can be obtained
immediately by turning off and restarting the engine.
TRAILER TOWING
Refer to your Owner Guide for full details on towing a trailer.
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
F-SuperDuty/Excursion
1. Battery (dual batteries shown)
2. Air filter assembly
3. Power steering fluid reservoir
4. Clutch fluid reservoir (if equipped)
5. Brake fluid reservoir
6. Engine coolant reservoir
7. Engine oil dipstick
8. Engine-mounted fuel filter assembly
9. Engine oil filter
10. Engine oil filler
Maintenance and specifications
Maintenance and specifications
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WHICH MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SHOULD YOU FOLLOW?
Owner Checks and Services
Refer to Mileage Intervals for Additional Checks and Services
Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed
by the owner or a service technician at the intervals indicated. Service
information and supporting specifications are provided in the Owner’s
Guide.
Any adverse condition should be brought to the attention of your dealer
or qualified service technician as soon as possible for the proper service
advice. The owner maintenance service checks are generally not covered
by warranties so you may be charged for labor, parts or lubricants used.
Maximum Oil Change Interval:
Normal Schedule: 7,500 miles or 6 months, whichever occurs first.
Special Operating Conditions: 5,000 miles or 6 months, see appropriate
schedule.
Check every month:
•Check function of all interior and exterior lights
•Check tires for wear and proper air pressure
•Check engine oil fluid level
•Check windshield washer solvent fluid level
•Check and drain fuel filter/water separator
Check every six months:
•Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function
•Check air pressure in spare tire
•Check that externally-mounted spare tire is tight (see Owner’s Guide)
•Check power steering fluid level
•Check washer spray, wiper operation and clean all wiper blades
(replace as necessary)
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•Check parking brake for proper operation
•Check and lubricate all hinges, latches and outside locks
•Check and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips
•Check and clean body and door drain holes
•Check safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for
operation
•Check cooling system fluid level and coolant strength
•Check battery connections and clean if necessary
•Check clutch fluid level, if equipped
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 minder, replace filter as required
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 minder, replace filter as required
•Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
•Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and
ball joints
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•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
•Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle shaft u-joints
•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 minder, replace filter as required
48,000 km (30,000 miles)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
•Rotate tires
•Inspect engine air filter minder, replace filter as required
•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
•Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle shaft u-joints
•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 minder, replace filter as required
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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 minder, replace filter as required
•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
•Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle shaft u-joints
•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 minder, replace filter as required
96,500 km (60,000 miles)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
•Rotate tires
•Inspect engine air filter minder, replace filter as required
•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
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•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
•Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle shaft u-joints
•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 minder, replace filter as required
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 minder, replace filter as required
•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
•Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle shaft u-joints
•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 minder, replace filter as required
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145,000 km (90,000 miles)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
•Rotate tires
•Inspect engine air filter minder, replace filter as required
•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
•Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle shaft u-joints
•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 minder, replace filter as required
•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 minder, replace filter as required
•Replace engine- and frame-mounted fuel filters
•Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and
ball joints
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•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
•Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle shaft u-joints
•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 minder, replace filter as required
193,000 km (120,000 miles)
•Change engine oil and replace oil filter
•Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth
•Rotate tires
•Inspect engine air filter minder, replace filter as required
•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
•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)
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•Inspect and lubricate steering idler arms
•Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle shaft u-joints
•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 minder, replace filter as required
•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
•Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle shaft u-joints
•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
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