Maintenance and Service Guide

Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads
Every 5,000 miles Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth
Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise
Every 5,000 miles or 6 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Inspect and lubricate U-joints
Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter (except Edge, Fusion, Milan, MKX,
MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus X)
Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid (not
required on 6R60/6R75/TorqShift transmissions)
Replace wheel bearing grease and grease seals on
4x2 wheel bearings (if non-sealed bearings)
Every 50,000 miles Change rear axle lubricant (E–450 and F–450/550
only)
Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid
As required Replace engine air filter
Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Off-road operation
Every 5,000 miles or 6 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth
Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise
Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid (not
required on 6R60/6R75/TorqShift transmissions)
Replace wheel bearing grease and grease seals on
4x2 wheel bearings (if non-sealed bearings)
Every 50,000 miles Change rear axle lubricant (E–450 and F–450/550
only)
Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid
As required Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Inspect and lubricate steering linkage ball joints and
U-joints (if equipped with zerk fittings)
S PECIAL O PERATING C ONDITIONS
44 Scheduled Maintenance
2008 (smg)
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
USA (fus)