1997 - 2010 4.6L and 5.4L Ford F-150 Maintenance Schedule (Service Intervals)
Service Procedure |
Normal Interval |
Special Interval* |
Notes |
Replace engine air filter |
30,000 miles |
N/A - check frequently |
Inspect air filter condition at every oil change, replace as necessary. |
Replace engine serpentine belt |
N/A - check frequently |
Inspect serpentine belt condition at every oil change, replace as necessary. |
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Replace engine oil and oil filter |
5,000 miles/6 mo |
3,000 miles/3 mo |
Replace 3,000 miles/3 months if towing, hauling, operating in dusty environments, operating off-road, operating in excessive heat, driving in heavy city traffic or at low speed for excessive periods of time. |
Replace fuel filter |
30,000 miles |
15,000 miles |
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Replace spark plugs and ignition coils |
100,000 miles |
N/A |
Recommend 50,000 mile replacement intervals to maintain performance and fuel economy. |
Replace PCV valve |
120,000 miles |
N/A |
Recommend check at least once per year and replace as necessary - inexpensive component. Listed service life is relatively generous. |
Cooling system service (coolant flush) |
Motorcraft Green |
45,000 miles initial service |
Recommend full cooling system service (new upper/lower hose, thermostat, etc) in addition to coolant flush. |
Motorcraft Gold |
100,000 miles/5 yr initial service |
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Motorcraft Orange |
150,000 miles |
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Replace manual transmission fluid |
60,000 miles |
N/A |
MERCON V ATF fluid spec, do not use gear oil. |
Replace automatic transmission fluid and filter |
150,000 miles |
30,000 miles |
4R70W/E, 4R75W/E, 6R80 automatic transmissions. 4R100 transmissions (Supercharged 5.4L engine) require service every 30,000 miles regardless of driving conditions. |
Replace front differential fluid (4x4 only) |
150,000 miles |
N/A |
Use synthetic fluid only - conventional (non-synthetic) differential fluid requires 3,000 miles/3 month replacement intervals. See fluid spec in chart below. |
Replace rear differential fluid |
150,000 miles |
N/A |
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Replace transfer case fluid |
N/A |
60,000 miles |
Ford suggests no transfer case service under normal conditions. Recommend abiding to 60,000 mile service intervals regardless. |
4.6L and 5.4L V-8 Motorcraft Service Part Numbers
Part Description |
Part Number |
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Engine air filter |
1997 - 2008 (4.6L) |
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1997 - 2004 (5.4L) |
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2005 - 2008 (5.4L) |
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2009 - 2010 (4.6L/5.4L) |
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Engine oil filter |
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Fuel filter |
1997 - 1998 |
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1999 - 2006 |
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2007 - 2010 |
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Serpentine belt |
1997 - 2001 (4.6L w/ AC) |
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2002 - 2003 (4.6L w/ AC) |
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2004 (4.6L w/ AC) |
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2005 - 2006 (4.6L w/ AC) |
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2007 - 2008 (4.6L w/ AC) |
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2009 - 2010 (4.6L w/ AC) |
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1997 - 1998 (5.4L w/ AC) |
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1999 - 2001 (5.4L w/ AC) |
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2002 - 2003 (5.4L w/ AC) |
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2004 (5.4L w/ AC) |
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2005 - 2006 (5.4L w/ AC) |
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2007 - 2008 (5.4L w/ AC) |
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2009 - 2010 (5.4L w/ AC) |
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Belt tensioner |
1997 - 2001 (4.6L) |
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2002 - 2004 (4.6L Romeo) |
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2002 - 2004 (4.6L Windsor) |
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2005 - 2010 (4.6L) |
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1997 - 1998 (5.4L) |
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1999 - 2010 (5.4L) |
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PCV valve |
1997 - 2000 (4.6L) |
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2001 - 2003 (4.6L) |
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2004 (4.6L, non-heated) |
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2004 - 2010 (4.6L, heated) |
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1997 - 2004 (5.4L, non-heated) |
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2005 - 2010 (5.4L, heated) |
Maintenance free PCV valve |
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Spark plug |
1997 - 2000 (4.6L) |
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2001 - 2008 (4.6L) |
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2009 - 2010 (4.6L) |
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1997 (5.4L) |
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1998 - 2007 (5.4L) |
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2008 - 2010 (5.4L) |
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Ignition coil |
1997 - 1999 (4.6L w/ distributor) |
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Coil-on-plug ignition coil |
2000 - 2010 (4.6L) |
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1997 - 2003 (5.4L) |
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2004 - 2008 (5.4L, black coil boot) |
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2007 - 2010 (5.4L, brown coil boot) |
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Thermostat |
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Thermostat housing gasket |
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Upper radiator hose |
1997 - 2003 (4.6L) |
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2004 - 2008 (4.6L) |
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1997 - 2003 (5.4L) |
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2004 - 2008 (5.4L) |
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2009 - 2010 (4.6L, 5.4L) |
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Low radiator hose |
1997 - 2003 (4.6L) |
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2004 - 2008 (4.6L) |
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1997 - 2003 (5.4L, 4x2) |
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1997 (5.4L, 4x4) |
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1998 - 2003 (5.4L, 4x4) |
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2004 - 2008 (5.4L) |
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2009 - 2010 (4.6L, 5.4L) |
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Radiator cap/overflow tank cap |
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Automatic transmission filter |
E4OD (4 spd) |
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4R70W, 4R70E, 4R75W, 4R75E (4 spd) |
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4R100 (4x2, 4 spd) |
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4R100 (4x4, 4 spd) |
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6R80 (6 spd) |
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Rear differential gasket |
Ford 8.8 in |
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Ford 9.75 in |
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4.6L and 5.4L V-8 Fluid Specs and Capacities
All fluid capacities are nominal - always fill to proper dipstick, fill plug, or indicator level.
Description |
Fluid Specification |
Fluid Capacity |
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Engine oil (4.6L) |
SAE 5W-20 full synthetic engine oil |
6 U.S. quarts w/ filter change |
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Engine oil (5.4L) |
SAE 5W-20 full synthetic engine oil |
6 U.S. quarts w/ filter change (1997 - 2003 model years) |
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7 U.S. quarts w/ filter change (2004+ model years) |
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Engine coolant |
Motorcraft green engine coolant (Motorcraft VC-5) |
~ 17 to 25 U.S. quarts. System capacity varies by model year and application - refer to owners manual for specific capacity. |
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Motorcraft gold (yellow) engine coolant (Motorcraft VC-7) |
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Motorcraft orange engine coolant (Motorcraft VC-3) |
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Manual transmission fluid |
MERCON V ATF, Motorcraft XT-5-QMC |
3.75 U.S. quarts |
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Automatic transmission fluid |
4R70W, 4R70E, 4R75W, 4R75E (4 spd) |
MERCON V ATF, Motorcraft XT-5-QMC |
~11 - 17 U.S. quarts, capacity may vary by application. |
6R80 (6 spd) |
MERCON LV ATF, Motorcraft XT-10-QLVC |
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4R100 (4 spd) |
MERCON V ATF, Motorcraft XT-5-QMC |
~ 18 U.S. quarts |
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Transfer case fluid |
MERCON V ATF, Motorcraft XT-5-QMC |
2.0 U.S. quarts |
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Front differential fluid |
SAE 75W-140 full synthetic gear oil |
1.75 - 1.85 U.S. quarts |
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Rear differential fluid |
SAE 75W-140 full synthetic gear oil (8.8 and 9.75 in differential) |
2.75 - 3.0 U.S. quarts |
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