2023 Ford E-350 General Maintenance Information
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?
- Carefully following the maintenance schedule helps protect against major repair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance and may help to increase the value of your vehicle when you sell or trade it. Keep all receipts for completed maintenance with your vehicle.
- We have established regular maintenance intervals for your vehicle based on rigorous testing. It is important that you have your vehicle serviced at the proper times. These intervals serve two purposes; one is to maintain the reliability of your vehicle and the second is to keep the cost of owning your vehicle down.
- It is your responsibility to have all scheduled maintenance performed and to make sure that the materials used meet the specifications identified in this owner’s manual. See Capacities and Specifications (page 224).
- Failure to perform scheduled maintenance invalidates warranty coverage on parts affected by the lack of maintenance.
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?
Factory-trained Technicians
Service technicians participate in extensive factory-sponsored certification training to help them become experts on the operation of your vehicle. Ask your dealership about the training and certification their technicians have received.
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft Replacement Parts
Dealerships stock Ford, Motorcraft and Ford-authorized branded re-manufactured replacement parts. These parts meet or exceed our specifications. Parts installed at your dealership carry a nationwide 24-month or unlimited mile (kilometer) parts and labor limited warranty.
If you do not use Ford authorized parts they may not meet our specifications and depending on the part, it could affect emissions compliance.
Convenience
Many dealerships have extended evening and Saturday hours to make your service visit more convenient and they offer one-stop shopping. They can perform any services that are required on your vehicle, from general maintenance to collision repairs.
Not all dealers have extended hours or body shops. Please contact your dealer for details.
Protecting Your Investment
- Maintenance is an investment that pays dividends in the form of improved reliability, durability, and resale value. To maintain the proper performance of your vehicle and its emission control systems, make sure you have scheduled maintenance performed at the designated intervals.
- Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built with multiple, complex, performance systems. Every manufacturer develops these systems using different specifications and performance features. That is why it is important to rely upon your dealership to properly diagnose and repair your vehicle.
- Ford Motor Company has recommended maintenance intervals for various parts and component systems based on engineering testing. Ford Motor Company relies upon this testing to determine the most appropriate mileage for the replacement of oils and fluids to protect your vehicle at the lowest overall cost to you and recommends against maintenance schedules that deviate from the scheduled maintenance information.
- We strongly recommend the use of only genuine Ford, Motorcraft or
- Ford-authorized re-manufactured replacement parts engineered for your vehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
- This owner’s manual and the Ford Workshop Manual list the recommended additives and chemicals for your vehicle. We do not recommend using chemicals or additives not approved by us as part of your vehicle’s normal maintenance. Please consult your warranty information.
Oils, Fluids, and Flushing
- In many cases, fluid discoloration is a normal operating characteristic and, by itself, does not necessarily indicate a concern or that the fluid needs to be changed. However, a qualified expert, such as the factory-trained technicians at your dealership, should inspect discolored fluids that also show signs of overheating or foreign material contamination immediately.
- Make sure to change your vehicle’s oils and fluids at the specified intervals or in conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viable way to change fluid for many vehicle sub-systems during scheduled maintenance. It is critical that systems are flushed only with new fluid that is the same as that required to fill and operate the system or using a Ford-approved flushing chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic maintenance checks and inspections every month or at six-month intervals.
| Check every month |
| Engine oil level. |
| Function of all interior and exterior lights. |
| Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. |
| Windshield washer fluid level. |
| Check every six months |
| Battery connections. Clean if necessary. |
| Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. |
| Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength. |
| Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary. |
| Check every six months |
| Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. |
| Parking brake for proper operation. |
| Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function. |
| Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation. |
| Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary. |
Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to have the systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify potential issues and prevent major problems. We recommend having the following multi-point inspection performed at every scheduled maintenance interval to help make sure your vehicle keeps running great.
| Multi-point inspection | |
| Accessory drive belt(s) | Horn operation |
| Battery performance | Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses |
| Engine air filter | Suspension component for leaks or damage |
| Exhaust system | Steering and linkage |
| Exterior lamps and hazard warning system operation | Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure** |
| Fluid levels*; fill if necessary | Windshield for cracks, chips or pits |
| For oil and fluid leaks | Washer spray and wiper operation |
- Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission, power steering and window washer.
- If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service advisor or technician about the multi-point vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive way to perform a thorough inspection of your vehicle.
Your checklist gives you immediate feedback on the overall condition of your vehicle.