Ford E-350 (2012 year). Manual — part 80

SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS

If you operate your vehicle primarily in one of the more demanding
conditions listed below, you will 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 using a camper or car-top carrier

Inspect frequently,
service as required

Inspect and lubricate U-joints

See axle maintenance items under Exceptions

Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km)

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

Rotate tires*, inspect tire wear and measure
tread depth

Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or
6 months

Change engine oil and filter

Inspect and lubricate U-joints

Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)

Change automatic transmission fluid (except
6R80 and TorqShift

威 transmissions)

Replace front wheel bearing grease/grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles)

Every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km)

Change manual transmission fluid

Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles)

*If equipped with dual rear wheels, rotate front wheels when specified,
rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted

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Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as

in heavy commercial use (i.e. delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)

Inspect frequently,
service as required

Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)

Replace engine air filter

Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 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 tire wear and measure
tread depth

Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or
6 months

Inspect and lubricate U-joints

Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km),
6 months or 200
engine hours

Change engine oil and filter

Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)

Change automatic transmission fluid (except
6R80 and TorqShift

威 transmissions)

Replace front wheel bearing grease/grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles)

Every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km)

Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles)

Replace spark plugs

*If equipped with dual rear wheels, rotate front wheels when specified,
rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted

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Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads

Inspect frequently,
service as required

Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)

Replace engine air filter

Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km)

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

Rotate tires*, inspect tire wear and measure
tread depth

Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or
6 months

Change engine oil and filter

Inspect and lubricate U-joints

Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km),
6 months or 200
engine hours

Change engine oil and filter

Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)

Change automatic transmission fluid (except
6R80 and TorqShift

威 transmissions)

Replace front wheel bearing grease/grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles)

Every 50,000 miles
(80,000 km)

Change manual transmission fluid

Change rear axle fluid (E-450 and F-450/550
only)

Every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km)

Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles)

*If equipped with dual rear wheels, rotate front wheels when specified,
rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted

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324

Off-road operation

Inspect frequently,
service as required

Inspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints;
lubricate if equipped with grease fittings

Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)

Replace engine air filter

Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km)

Change engine oil and filter

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

Rotate tires*, inspect tire wear and measure
tread depth

Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)

Change automatic transmission fluid (except
6R80 and TorqShift

威 transmissions)

Replace front wheel bearing grease/grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles)

Every 50,000 miles
(80,000 km)

Change manual transmission fluid

Change rear axle fluid (E-450 and F-450/550
only)

Every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km)

Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles)

*If equipped with dual rear wheels, rotate front wheels when specified,
rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted

Exclusive use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles only)

Every oil change
interval

If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full
with regular unleaded fuel

Scheduled Maintenance

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