Off-Road Driving
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance, as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Examples of
frequent conditions that would qualify are:
• Example 1: Continuous deep sand or
dune driving for more than 25 minutes
in a 4-wheel drive state using more
than 50% throttle at elevated ambient
temperatures (above 90°F (32°C).
• Example 2: Continuous off-road high
speed (above 55 mph (88.5 km/h) or
consistently using more than 50%
throttle) desert running operation for
more than 60 minutes in a 4-wheel
drive state at elevated ambient
temperatures (above 90°F (32°C).
• Example 3: Continuous on-road high
speed driving (90 mph (145 km/h) or
more) for more than 30 minutes in a
4-wheel drive state at elevated
ambient temperatures (above 90°F
(32°C).
Off-road Operation
Inspect the steering linkage, the ball joints and the U-joints.
Lubricate the grease fittings, if applicable.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace the engine air filter.
Change the engine oil and filter.
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Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate the tires, inspect the tires for wear and measure
the tread depth.
Change the Front Axle Fluid.Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km) or two years
Change the Transfer Case Fluid.
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Reset your oil change reminder after each engine oil and filter change. See Resetting
the Engine Oil Change Reminder (page 324).
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule.
Axle and Transfer Case Maintenance
Axle(s) and transfer case, four-wheel drive
vehicles, fluid changes or level checks are
not required unless a leak is suspected or
the assembly has been submerged in
water. Contact an authorized dealer for
service.
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2022 Bronco (TG1) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202109, First-Printing
Scheduled Maintenance