Ford Super Duty Truck F350

WARNING: If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged it may not function.

Note: If your vehicle is equipped with the tire pressure monitoring system, the indicator light illuminates when the spare tire is in use. To restore the full function of the monitoring system, all road wheels equipped with tire pressure monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.

Note: You should only use tire sealants in roadside emergencies as they may cause damage to the tire pressure monitoring system sensor.

If you get a flat tire when driving, do not apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.

If your vehicle is equipped with the tire pressure monitoring system, have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damage to the system sensors.

See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 415). Replace the spare tire with a road tire as soon as possible. During repairing or replacing of the flat tire, have the authorized dealer inspect the system sensor for damage.

Tire pressure monitor sensor undamaged

Vehicle equipped with tire pressure monitoring system

Indicator light illuminates when spare tire is in use

The air filter restriction gauge is in the upper housing of the air filter assembly.

Check the air filter restriction gauge whenever you open the hood to carry out general engine maintenance or at least every 7,500 mi (12,000 km). If you operate your vehicle in extremely dusty conditions, check the gauge at least every 500 mi (800 km) or two weeks, whichever occurs first. Change the air filter element when the restriction gauge reads near the change filter line and the gauge is yellow.

Allowing the restriction gauge to reach maximum affects engine performance and fuel economy.

Operating your vehicle in heavy snowfall or extreme rain conditions may allow excessive amounts of snow or water into the air intake system. This could restrict air flow and cause the engine to lose power or shut down.

After installing a new air filter element, you must reset the gauge by pressing the reset button.

After operating your vehicle during heavy snowfall or extreme rain, do the following:

• Snow: At the earliest opportunity, open the hood and clear any snow and ice from the air filter housing inlet and reset the air filter restriction gauge.

• Extreme rain: The air filter element dries out after approximately 15–30 minutes of driving at highway speeds.

At the earliest opportunity, open the hood and reset the air filter restriction gauge.

Vehicle washed to remove any dirt or grease film build-up on window surfaces

Windshield wipers checked for any deterioration

Under the hood checked for any foreign material that may have collected during storage

Exhaust checked for any foreign material that may have collected during storage

Tire pressures checked and set tire inflation per the Tire Label

Brake pedal operation checked. Vehicle driven 15 ft (4.5 m) back and forth to remove rust build-up

Fluid levels (including coolant, oil and gas) checked for leaks, and fluids are at recommended levels

If battery was removed, battery cable ends cleaned and checked for damage

Change the engine oil and filter

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

Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and the parking brake

Inspect the engine coolant concentration, freeze-point protection, level and the hoses

Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields

Inspect the front axle and U-joints. If applicable, lubricate the grease fittings. Four-wheel drive vehicles

Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and the Ujoints. If applicable, lubricate the grease fittings

At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display1*:

Change the engine oil and filter.2*

Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary or if indicated by the information display.

Refill the diesel exhaust fluid tank.

Rotate the tires, inspect the tires for wear and measure the tread depth.4*

Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.

Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the air filter if necessary.3*

Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and the parking brake.

Inspect the engine and secondary cooling system coolant concentration freeze-point protection, level and the hoses.