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2011–2016 Ford F-250 / F-350 Super Duty 6.7L Power Stroke diesel maintenance schedule

From the factory owner's manual. "Severe" is the schedule the manual gives for towing, plowing, heavy loads, lots of idling, dusty roads or extreme temperatures. Your truck's own manual and dash reminders come first.

ItemNormal drivingSevere use
Oil and filter changeOr sooner when the dash shows OIL CHANGE REQUIRED. Ford's oil-life monitor typically calls for it at 7,500–10,000 miles in normal use, 5,000–7,500 when towing, and 3,000–5,000 at maximum loads. Refill the DEF tank at every oil change.Every 10,000 miles or 1 yearEvery 10,000 miles or 1 year
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, tie-rod ends and U-joints; grease any fittingsFord lists this at every oil change.Every 10,000 miles or 1 yearEvery 10,000 miles or 1 year
Tire rotationFord lists this at every oil change.Every 10,000 miles or 1 yearEvery 10,000 miles or 1 year
Check coolant strength, additive level and hosesEvery 15,000 milesEvery 15,000 miles
Replace both fuel filters (engine and frame mounted)Or sooner if the dash asks. Drain the water separator monthly.Every 22,500 milesEvery 15,000 miles or 6 months
Change transfer case fluid (4x4)Every 150,000 milesEvery 60,000 miles
Change engine and secondary coolantFirst at 105,000 miles or 6 years, then every 45,000 miles or 3 yearsFirst at 60,000 miles, then every 45,000 miles
Change automatic transmission fluid and filterEvery 150,000 milesEvery 150,000 miles
Change front axle fluid (4x4)Every 150,000 milesEvery 150,000 miles

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Applies to

Ford F-250 Super Duty: 2011 · 2012 · 2013 · 2014 · 2015 · 2016

Ford F-350 Super Duty: 2011 · 2012 · 2013 · 2014 · 2015 · 2016