Exceptions To Normal Schedule

Maximum Oil Change Interval 

• Normal schedule: 12,000 km (7,500 mi) or 6 months, whichever occurs first.
• Special operating conditions: 8,000 km (5,000 mi), 6 months or 200 hours of operation, whichever occurs first.

Motorcraft Premium Gold Coolant 

• Change premium gold engine coolant at 6 years or 168,000 km (105,000 mi) of the vehicle's life, whichever occurs first.
• After the initial change, change coolant every 3 years or 72,000 km (45,000 mi) thereafter.

Normal Vehicle Axle Maintenance 

Rear axles and transfer case/power transfer unit (PTU) units containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axles are lubricated for life. These lubricants are not to be checked or changed unless service is required, or if a leak is suspected or the axle assembly has been submerged in water.

The axle and transfer case/PTU fluid should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water. Non-synthetic rear axle lubricants should be installed new every 4,800 km (3,000 mi) or 3 months, whichever occurs first, during extended trailer tow operation above 21°C (70°F) ambient and wide open throttle (WOT) for extended periods above 72 km/h (45 mph).

The 3,000 mile lube change interval may be waived if the axle was filled with 75W-140 synthetic gear lubricant. Add 4 ounces of additive friction modifier for complete refill of Traction-Lok® rear axles.

The axle lubricant should be changed anytime an axle has been submerged in water.

Police and Taxi Vehicle Axle Maintenance 

Install new rear axle lubricant every 160,000 km (100,000 mi). Rear axle lubricant change may be waived if the axle was filled with 75W-140 synthetic gear lubricant. Add 4 ounces of additive friction modifier for complete refill of Traction-Lok® rear axles.

The axle lubricant should be changed anytime an axle has been submerged in water.

California Fuel Filter replacement 

If the vehicle is registered in California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle's useful life. Ford Motor Company, however, urges you to have all recommended maintenance services performed at the specified intervals and to record all vehicle service.

Class A Motorhome 

• Every 2 years - change brake fluid.
• Every 96,000 km (60,000 mi) change automatic transmission fluid.