Special operating conditions, 430 scheduled maintenance – FORD 2014 E-450 v.2 User Manual

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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS

If you operate your vehicle primarily in one of the more demanding
conditions listed below, you need to have some items maintained more
frequently. If you only occasionally operate your vehicle under these
conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For
specific recommendations, see your dealership service advisor or technician.

Towing a trailer or car-top carrier

Inspect frequently,
service as required

Inspect and lubricate U-joints, if equipped with
grease fittings.

See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.

Every 5000 miles
(8000 km)

Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.

Rotate tires*, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth.

Every 5000 miles
(8000 km) or six
months

Change engine oil and filter.

Inspect and lubricate U-joints, if equipped with
grease fittings.

Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)

Change automatic transmission fluid on 4–speed
transmission.

Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease
seals if non-sealed bearings are used.

*

Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels

when specified; rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted.

Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances as in

heavy commercial use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or

livery)

Every 5000 miles
(8000 km)

Inspect brake system.

Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.

Lubricate control arm and steering ball joints if
equipped with grease fittings.

Rotate tires*, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth.

Every 5000 miles
(8000 km) or six
months

Change engine oil and filter.

Inspect and lubricate U-joints, if equipped with
grease fittings.

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Scheduled Maintenance

2014 Econoline (eco)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, September 2013
USA
(fus)

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