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Vehicle Maintenance
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help maintain its road worthiness. ere is a large network of Ford
authorized dealers that are there to help you with their professional servicing expertise. Ford specially trained
technicians are best qualied to service your vehicle properly and eciently. ey are supported by a wide range
of highly specialized tools developed specically for servicing the Ford components of your vehicle.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, uids and service parts conforming to specications. Motorcra parts
are designed and built to provide the best performance in your vehicle.
Maintenance Precautions
• Never service a hot engine
• Make sure nothing gets caught in moving parts
• Never service a running vehicle indoors without proper ventilation equipment
• Keep all open ames and other burning materials away from batteries and all fuel components
Working with the Engine OFF
1. Set the gear select to P (Park) and set the parking brake
2. Turn the ignition to the OFF Position
3. Chock the wheels
Working with the Engine ON
1. Set the gear select to P (Park) and set the parking brake
2. Chock the wheels
Warning: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn injuries, do not start your engine with the
air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.
When servicing your vehicle use “Special Operating Conditions Intervals”. is applies to commercial use
applications which include:
• Frequent or extended idling (Over 10 minutes per hour of normal driving)
• Frequent low-speed operation
• Sustained heavy trac less than 25 MPH or 40 KMH
• Sustained vehicle operation in ambient temperatures below -10 degrees Fahrenheit (-23°C) or above 100°F (38°C)
• Operating in severe dust or o road conditions
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