SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6monthsChange engine oil and replace filter
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) Check air filter restriction gauge (replace air filter as
required or when air filter restriction gauge indicates)
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) Change transfer case fluid
As required Change manual transmission fluid
Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy
commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol or livery
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km), 6months or 200 hours of engine
operation (whichever comes first) Change engine oil and replace filter
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) Check air filter restriction gauge (replace air filter as
required or when air filter restriction gauge indicates)
Inspect brake system
Inspect and lubricate steering and suspension ball joints
30,000 miles (48,000 km) and 90,000 miles (144,000 km) Lubricate 4x2 wheel bearings. Replace wheel bearing
grease seal.
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) Change transfer case fluid
As required Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
E-450, F-450 and F-550 Axle Maintenance
❑Replace rear axle lubricant every 100,000 miles (160,000 km) under normal driving conditions on all F-450 and F-550
commercial applications. For F-450 and F-550 trucks operated at or near maximum Gross Vehicle Weights, the rear axle
lubricant should be replaced every 50,000 miles (80,000 km). In addition, this 50,000 mile (80,000 km) schedule should
be observed when the vehicles are operated under the Special Operating Conditions, where noted.
2006 Econoline (eco)
Supplement
USA (fus)
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
60
Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6
monthsChange engine oil and replace filter
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)Check air filter restriction gauge (replace air filter as
required or when air filter restriction gauge indicates)
Inspect and lubricate steering and suspension ball joints
As requiredReplace cabin air filter, if equipped
Off-road operation
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6
monthsChange engine oil and replace filter
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)Check air filter restriction gauge (replace air filter as
required or when air filter restriction gauge indicates)
Every 50,000 miles (80,000 km)Check front axle lubricant (4x4 only)
Change rear axle lubricant (E–450, F–450 and F–550
only)
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)Change transfer case fluid
As requiredInspect and lubricate steering and suspension ball joints
Short trip in cold operating conditions
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6
monthsChange engine oil and replace filter
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)Inspect and lubricate steering and suspension ball joints
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)Change transfer case fluid
2006 Econoline(eco)
Supplement
USA(fus)
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
61
