2011 Ford F150 Regular Cab Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 447

Scheduled Maintenance SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS - 3.5L, 3.7L AND 5.0L ENGINES 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 As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by message center and perform services listed in Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart Inspect frequently, Inspect and lubricate U-joints service as required See axle maintenance items under Exceptions Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid (except (48,000 km) 6R80 and TorqShift௡ transmissions) Replace front wheel bearing grease/grease seals if non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles) (96,000 km) Perform the services noted in the preceding table at the specified time/mileage (km) period either within 3,000 miles (4,800 km) of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing in the message center or when the time/mileage (km) reading indicates service is due. Example #1: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at 28,751 miles (46,270 km); perform the 30,000 mile (48,000 km) automatic transmission fluid replacement. Example #2: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message has not come on but the odometer reads 30,000 miles (48,000 km); perform the engine air filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ was reset at 25,000 miles [40,000 km].) 447 2011 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)