Section 00-03: Maintenance and Lubrication | 1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco Workshop Manual |
MAINTENANCE
Severe-Duty Schedule, Motorhome Vehicles
NOTE: Items for emission control service are shown in bold type.
For items marked with a number in parentheses, see footnotes at the end of this schedule.
NOTE: The Severe-Duty Schedule provides maintenance intervals for replacing air cleaner filter if vehicle is driven in severe dust conditions. However, some driving conditions may require even more frequent air cleaner replacement intervals than those shown.
NOTE: Kilometer intervals are rounded off.
3,000 Miles (5,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
6,000 Miles (10,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
- Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) (2) (3)
- Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage.
- Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust shielding. (4)
- Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip-yoke (if equipped). (5)
9,000 Miles (15,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
12,000 Miles (20,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
- Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage.
- Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust shielding. (4)
- Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip-yoke (if equipped). (5)
15,000 Miles (25,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
- Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months.
- Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) (2) (3)
- Inspect disc brake system hoses and lines. (5)
- Lubricate caliper slide rails (F-Super Duty). (5)
- Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.
- Change fuel filter (recommended but not required for California certified vehicles).
- Check spring U-bolt torque.
- Inspect parking brake fluid.
18,000 Miles (30,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
- Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage.
- Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust shielding. (4)
- Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint, if equipped with grease fittings, and lubricate slip-yoke (if equipped). (5)
21,000 Miles (35,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
- Change automatic transmission fluid.
24,000 Miles (40,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
- Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) (2) (3)
- Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage.
- Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust shielding. (4)
- Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint, if equipped with grease fittings, and lubricate slip-yoke (if equipped). (5)
- Lubricate throttle kickdown or TV lever ball studs.
27,000 Miles (45,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
30,000 Miles (50,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
- Replace air cleaner filter every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 30 months. (6)
- Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months.
- Replace crankcase emission air filter. (6)
- Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage.
- Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust shielding. (4)
- Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint, if equipped with grease fittings, and lubricate slip-yoke (if equipped). (5)
- Inspect disc brake system hoses and lines. (5)
- Lubricate caliper slide rails (F-Super Duty). (5)
- Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.
- Change fuel filter (recommended but not required for California certified vehicles).
- Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings. (5)
- Inspect parking brake system for damage and operation.
- Change rear axle lube. (7)
- Check spring U-bolt torque.
33,000 Miles (55,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
- Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) (2) (3)
36,000 Miles (60,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
- Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage.
- Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust shielding. (4)
- Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint, if equipped with grease fittings, and lubricate slip-yoke (if equipped). (5)
39,000 Miles (65,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
42,000 Miles (70,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
- Change automatic transmission fluid.
- Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) (2) (3)
- Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage.
- Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust shielding. (4)
- Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint, if equipped with grease fittings, and lubricate slip-yoke (if equipped). (5)
45,000 Miles (75,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
- Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months.
- Inspect disc brake system hoses and lines. (5)
- Lubricate caliper slide rails (F-Super Duty). (5)
- Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.
- Change fuel filter (recommended but not required for California certified vehicles).
- Inspect parking brake fluid.
- Check spring U-bolt torque.
48,000 Miles (80,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
- Change engine coolant initially at 48,000 miles (80,000 km) or 48 months. Thereafter, change engine coolant every 30,000 miles (50,000 km) or 36 months.
- Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage.
- Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust shielding. (4)
- Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint, if equipped with grease fittings, and lubricate slip-yoke (if equipped). (5)
- Lubricate throttle kickdown or TV lever ball studs.
51,000 Miles (85,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
- Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) (2) (3)
54,000 Miles (90,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
- Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage.
- Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust shielding. (4)
- Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint, if equipped with grease fittings, and lubricate slip-yoke (if equipped). (5)
57,000 Miles (95,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
60,000 Miles (100,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
- Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months.
- Replace air cleaner filter every 30,000 miles (50,000 km) or 30 months. (6)
- Replace crankcase emission air filter. (6)
- Replace PCV valve. (8)
- Check Thermactor hoses and clamps (recommended but not required).
- Inspect accessory drive belts.
- Replace spark plugs (gasoline engines only).
- Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) (2) (3)
- Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage.
- Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust shielding. (4)
- Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint, if equipped with grease fittings, and lubricate slip-yoke (if equipped). (5)
- Inspect disc brake system hoses and lines. (5)
- Lubricate caliper slide rails (F-Super Duty). (5)
- Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.
- Change fuel filter (recommended but not required for California certified vehicles).
- Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings. (5)
- Inspect parking brake system for damage and operation.
- Change rear axle lube. (7)
- Inspect parking brake fluid.
- Check spring U-bolt torque.
63,000 Miles (105,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
- Change automatic transmission fluid.
66,000 Miles (110,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
- Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage.
- Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust shielding. (4)
- Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint, if equipped with grease fittings, and lubricate slip-yoke (if equipped). (5)
69,000 Miles (115,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
- Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) (2) (3)
72,000 Miles (120,000 km)
75,000 Miles (125,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
- Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months.
- Inspect disc brake system hoses and lines. (5)
- Lubricate caliper slide rails (F-Super Duty). (5)
- Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.
- Change fuel filter (recommended but not required for California certified vehicles).
- Inspect parking brake fluid.
- Check spring U-bolt torque.
78,000 Miles (130,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
- Change engine coolant every 30,000 miles (50,000 km) or 36 months.
- Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) (2) (3)
- Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage.
- Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust shielding. (4)
- Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint, if equipped with grease fittings, and lubricate slip-yoke (if equipped). (5)
81,000 Miles (135,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
84,000 Miles (140,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
- Change automatic transmission fluid.
- Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage.
- Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust shielding. (4)
- Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint, if equipped with grease fittings, and lubricate slip-yoke (if equipped). (5)
87,000 Miles (145,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
- Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) (2) (3)
90,000 Miles (150,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
- Replace air cleaner filter every 30,000 miles (50,000 km) or 30 months. (6)
- Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months.
- Inspect accessory drive belts.
- Replace crankcase emission air filter. (6)
- Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage.
- Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust shielding. (4)
- Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint, if equipped with grease fittings, and lubricate slip-yoke (if equipped). (5)
- Inspect disc brake system hoses and lines. (5)
- Lubricate caliper slide rails (F-Super Duty). (5)
- Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.
- Change fuel filter (recommended but not required for California certified vehicles).
- Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings. (5)
- Inspect parking brake system for damage and operation.
- Change rear axle lube. (7)
- Inspect parking brake fluid.
- Check spring U-bolt torque.
93,000 Miles (155,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
96,000 Miles (160,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
- Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) (2) (3)
- Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage.
- Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust shielding. (4)
- Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint, if equipped with grease fittings, and lubricate slip-yoke (if equipped). (5)
- Lubricate throttle kickdown or TV lever ball studs.
99,000 Miles (165,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
- Change rear axle lube. (7)
102,000 Miles (170,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
- Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage.
- Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust shielding. (4)
- Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint, if equipped with grease fittings, and lubricate slip-yoke (if equipped). (5)
105,000 Miles (175,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
- Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months.
- Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) (2) (3)
- Change automatic transmission fluid.
- Inspect disc brake system hoses and lines. (5)
- Lubricate caliper slide rails (F-Super Duty). (5)
- Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.
- Change fuel filter (recommended but not required for California certified vehicles).
- Inspect parking brake fluid.
- Check spring U-bolt torque.
108,000 Miles (180,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
- Change engine coolant every 30,000 miles (50,000 km) or 36 months.
- Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage.
- Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust shielding. (4)
- Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint, if equipped with grease fittings, and lubricate slip-yoke (if equipped). (5)
111,000 Miles (185,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
114,000 Miles (190,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
- Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) (2) (3)
- Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage.
- Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust shielding. (4)
- Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint, if equipped with grease fittings, and lubricate slip-yoke (if equipped). (5)
117,000 Miles (195,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
120,000 Miles (200,000 km)
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
- Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months.
- Replace air cleaner filter every 30,000 miles (50,000 km) or 30 months. (6)
- Replace spark plugs (gasoline engines only).
- Replace crankcase emission air filter. (6)
- Replace PCV valve. (8)
- Check Thermactor hoses and clamps (recommended but not required).
- Inspect accessory drive belts.
- Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage.
- Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust shielding. (4)
- Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint, if equipped with grease fittings, and lubricate slip-yoke (if equipped). (5)
- Lubricate throttle kickdown or TV lever ball studs.
- Inspect disc brake system hoses and lines. (5)
- Lubricate caliper slide rails (F-Super Duty). (5)
- Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.
- Change fuel filter (recommended but not required for California certified vehicles).
- Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings. (5)
- Inspect parking brake system for damage and operation.
- Change rear axle lube. (7)
- Inspect parking brake fluid.
- Check spring U-bolt torque.
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(1) | City delivery vehicles and other unique applications that require constant turning may need more frequent tire rotation. Tire rotation may be determined by tire wear. |
(2) | Wheel lug nuts must be retightened to proper torque specifications at 500 miles (800 km) of new vehicle operation 100 miles (160 km) and 500 miles (800 km) for vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels or equipped for snowplowing). Proper torque specifications are provided in this section. Also retighten to proper torque specifications at 500 miles (800 km) after (1) any wheel change or (2) any other time the wheel lug nuts have been loosened. |
(3) | On dual rear wheel vehicles, rotate front tires side to side without disturbing the rear tires. |
(4) | It is normal for a certain amount of moisture and staining to be present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. |
(5) | If the vehicle is driven "off road" in water that is deeper than the hubs (1/2 wheel height), then these items must be serviced daily. |
(6) | Extremely dusty conditions will require more frequent replacement of the air filter. Check the air filter at 3,000 miles (5,000 km). If it is dirty, replace it and then keep replacing it at the same interval every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). If it is not dirty, check it again at 6,000 miles (9,500 km) and again at 9,000 miles (14,500 km) until the required maintenance interval is established. Do not go beyond 30,000 miles (48,000 km). |
(7) | F-Super Duty applications must change axle lube every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) unless synthetic oil is used. Super Duty vehicles are NOT equipped with synthetic oil from the factory. Synthetic oil MUST BE changed at 100,000 mile (160,000 km) intervals. |
(8) | At 60,000 miles (96,000 km) dealer will replace the PCV valve at no cost except on Canada and California vehicles. |