3.0L Power Stroke Maintenance Schedule (Service Intervals)
Note that the maintenance schedule provided by Ford for the 3.0L Power Stroke is relatively complex and features more exceptions than directives; this is a simplified version compiled for the convenience of owners.
Service Procedure |
Recommended Service Interval(s) |
Additional Notes |
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Replace engine oil & oil filter |
Normal conditions |
7,500 - 10,000 miles (1 yr) |
3.0L Power Stroke engines are equipped with an Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor. Replace engine oil as indicated by the instrument cluster display. Provided values are estimates only. Do NOT exceed 10,000 miles/1 year of driving without changing engine oil. |
Moderate towing, idling |
5,000 - 7,500 miles (6 mo) |
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Heavy towing, extensive idling |
3,000 - 5,000 miles (3 mo) |
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Replace fuel filters |
30,000 miles |
Drain fuel water separator, replace engine and frame mounted fuel filters. |
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Replace engine air filter & foam pre-filter |
30,000 miles |
Inspect air filter and pre-filter condition at oil change intervals, replace as necessary. |
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Replace accessory drive belt |
150,000 miles |
Inspect at oil change intervals, replace as necessary. |
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Drain and flush engine cooling system |
Initial service |
100,000 miles/6 yrs (normal) |
Check engine coolant and corrosion inhibitor concentrations every 30,000 miles/1,200 hours if operating under severe conditions; adjust as necessary. Do not add/adjust/check corrosion inhibitor concentration after the initial drain/flush has been performed. |
Subsequent service |
50,000 miles/3 yrs (normal) |
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Replace automatic transmission fluid & filter |
150,000 miles |
Drain and refill transmission, replace filter. |
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Replace transfer case fluid |
150,000 miles |
Replace transfer case fluid immediately if gearbox is submerged in water. |
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Replace front differential fluid |
150,000 miles |
Replace differential fluid immediately if axle is submerged in water. |
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Replace rear differential fluid |
150,000 miles |
3.0L Power Stroke Service Parts
Part Description |
Part Number |
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Air filter |
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Air filter minder |
Motorcraft FA1941 |
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Battery |
Motorcraft BAGM-49H8-850 (group 49) |
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Engine oil filter |
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Fuel filter |
Motorcraft FD4627 (includes primary & secondary fuel filters) |
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Fuel pump assembly |
Motorcraft PFS1195 (in-tank pump/sending unit assy) |
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Fuel injector |
Cylinder 1 |
Motorcraft CN6022 |
Cylinder 2, 5, 6 |
Motorcraft CN6023 |
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Cylinder 3 & 4 |
Motorcraft CN6012 |
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Serpentine belt |
Inner drive belt |
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Outer drive belt |
Motorcraft JK6591 |
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Belt tensioner |
For inner belt |
Motorcraft BT145 |
For outer belt |
Motorcraft BT144 |
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Glow Plug |
Motorcraft ZD22 |
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Radiator cap |
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Thermostat |
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Lower radiator hose |
Motorcraft KM5600 |
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Upper radiator hose |
Motorcraft KM5599 |
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Coolant bypass hose |
Motorcraft KM5582 |
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Engine starter |
Motorcraft SA1108 |
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Alternator |
Motorcraft GL8908 |
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Transmission filter |
Primary filter |
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Trans pump filter |
3.0L Power Stroke Oil/Fluid Capacities & Specifications
Component(s) |
Oil/Fluid Specification |
Oil/Fluid Capacity [1] |
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Engine oil [2] |
Ambient temp > -20° F |
SAE 5W-30 API FA-4 meeting Ford WSS-M2C214-B1 spec |
6.5 U.S. qts w/ filter |
Ambient temp > 0° F |
SAE 10W-30 API FA-4 |
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Ambient temp > -20° F |
SAE 5W-40 API CK-4 meeting Ford WSS-M2C171-F1 spec |
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Ambient temp < -20° F |
SAE 0W-40 CK-4 meeting Ford WSS-M2C171-F1 spec |
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Engine coolant [3] |
Motorcraft Orange antifreeze/engine coolant |
13.7 U.S. qts (3.425 gallons, 12.965 liters) |
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Automatic transmission fluid |
Motorcraft MERCON ULV automatic transmission fluid |
13.1 U.S. qts (12.4 liters) |
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Transfer case fluid |
Motorcraft MERCON LV automatic transmission fluid (Motorcraft XT-10Q-LVC) |
1.5 U.S. qts (3 pints) |
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Front differential fluid |
SAE 75W-85 full synthetic hypoid gear oil |
1.8 U.S. qts (3.6 pints) |
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Rear differential fluid |
2.7 U.S. qts (5.4 pints) |
[1] Oil and fluid capacities are nominal; always fill to appropriate dipstick indicator, fill plug level, or other fluid level indicator.
[2] American Petroleum Institute (API) rating FA-4 is not cross-compatible or back-compatible with previous CK-4, CJ-4, CH-4, etc engine oils. 5W-30 and 10W-30 engine oil viscosities must meet API FA-4 specifications. Do not use an engine oil outside of its ambient temperature range.
[3] Part number for pre-diluted engine coolant provided; for concentrated engine coolants, mix 50/50 with distilled water. Do not dilute pre-diluted engine coolant.
3.0L Power Stroke Belt Routing

Accessory drive belt routing for 3.0L Power Stroke diesel