Ford F-650/750 (2018 year). Manual — part 45

Inspect the transmission fluid level and
shift linkage for proper operation.

GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNINGS

Making modifications to various
parts, components and systems of
the vehicle, such as brake and

steering systems, can adversely affect the
quality, reliability and operation of your
vehicle and could result in property
damage, personal injury or death. Such
modifications must be avoided.

Failure to properly perform
maintenance and servicing
procedures could result in vehicle

damage, personal injury or death.

Take care when performing any
maintenance, system check or
service on your vehicle. Some of the

materials may also be hazardous if used,
serviced or handled improperly and could
result in property damage, personal injury
or death.

If the owner or operator of the vehicle is a
skilled technician and intends on
performing the vehicle maintenance and
service, he is strongly urged to purchase a
service manual.

Always use care when performing vehicle
maintenance, repairs or system checks.
Improper or incomplete service could result
in your vehicle not working properly which
may result in personal injury or damage to
your vehicle or equipment. It is the
operator’s responsibility to see that your
vehicle receives proper care and
maintenance. If you have any questions
about performing service, have the service
done by a qualified technician.

To help you service your vehicle, we
provide scheduled maintenance
information which makes tracking routine
service easy. See Scheduled
Maintenance (page 320).

If your vehicle requires professional service,
an authorized dealer can provide the
necessary parts and service. Check your
warranty information to find out which
parts and services are covered.

Use only recommended fuels, lubricants,
fluids and service parts conforming to
specifications. Motorcraft® parts are
designed and built to provide the best
performance in your vehicle.

Servicing Guidelines

WARNING

The use of inferior parts can
adversely affect the quality and
reliability of your vehicle and could

result in property damage, personal injury
or death.

When servicing your vehicle:
•

Always wear safety glasses for eye
protection.

•

Always set the parking brake or chock
the wheels.

•

Always use support stands, not a jack,
when working under a raised vehicle.

•

Always turn off the ignition unless a
procedure requires the engine to be
running.

•

Always avoid contact with hot metal
parts. Allow the components to cool
before working with, or around, them.

•

Always operate the engine in a
well-ventilated area.

•

Do not wear loose-fitting clothing,
hanging jewelry, watches or rings.

•

Do not smoke.

•

Do not work on the brakes or the clutch
unless you take the proper precautions
to avoid inhaling friction material dust.

Quality service parts are available through
an authorized dealer. If dealer parts are not
used, make sure the replacement parts are
of equivalent quality.

Working with the Engine Off

1.

Set the parking brake and shift to
neutral (N) or park (P).

2. Switch off the engine.

3. Block the wheels.

Working with the Engine On

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.

1.

Set the parking brake and shift to
neutral (N) or park (P).

2. Block the wheels

Supporting Your Vehicle for
Service

WARNING

Do not use a jack when working
under a vehicle. It may give way,
causing the vehicle to fall and result

in property damage, personal injury or
death. Always use floor stands to support
the vehicle.

Prepare your vehicle for service repairs by
doing the following:

1.

Park your vehicle on a level, concrete
floor.

2. Set the parking brake and block the

wheels to prevent your vehicle from
moving.

3. Select a jack with a rated capacity

sufficient to lift and hold up your
vehicle.

4. Raise your vehicle with the jack applied

to the axle(s). Do not use the bumper
as a lifting point.

5. Support your vehicle with floor stands

under the axle(s). When servicing the
axle or the suspension, support your
vehicle with floor stands under the
frame side-members, preferably
between the axles.

OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD

WARNINGS

Always set the parking brake fully
before opening the hood. Failure to
follow this warning could result in

serious personal injury or death.

Do not stand under the hood when
you raise or lower it. Failure to follow
this warning could result in serious

personal injury or death.

If the engine is running while the
hood is open, stay clear of moving
engine components. Failure to follow

this warning could result in serious
personal injury or death.

Opening the Hood

Before opening the hood, set the parking
brake fully, shift into park (P) or neutral
(N) and switch the ignition off.

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1.

Lift and release the hood latches on
both sides of your vehicle.

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2. Fully disengage the hood latches on

both sides of your vehicle.

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3. Tilt the hood fully forward until it is held

by the gas struts.

Closing the Hood

1.

Push the hood rearward above the
grille until fully closed.

2. Engage the hood latches on both sides

of your vehicle.

3. Fully close the hood latches on both

sides of your vehicle.