3.2L Power Stroke Maintenance Schedule (Service Intervals)
Procedure(s) |
Service Interval |
Notes |
Replace engine air filter |
30,000 miles |
Inspect air filter at every oil change and replace as necessary; replace @ 30,000 miles regardless |
Replace foam engine pre-filter |
45,000 miles |
Inspect foam pre-filter at every oil change and replace as necessary; replace @ 45,000 miles regardless |
Change engine oil and oil filter |
10,000 miles (normal) |
Replace engine oil as indicated by the intelligent oil life monitoring system; replace at 3,000 miles/6 months if operating off-road or in dusty conditions |
Replace fuel filter |
30,000 miles |
Replace at 30,000 miles OR any time the water-in-fuel indicator is illuminated |
Replace engine coolant, perform cooling system service |
100,000 miles/6 years initially |
Cooling system service includes upper/lower hose, radiator/overflow tank cap, thermostat, and coolant flush |
Replace engine serpentine belt |
150,000 miles |
Inspect serpentine belt condition at every oil change and replace as necessary |
Replace automatic transmission fluid and filter |
150,000 miles |
Check automatic transmission fluid level at oil change intervals and add as necessary |
Replace rear differential fluid |
150,000 miles |
Synthetic gear oil required; replace every 3,000 miles/3 years if using conventional gear oil. Replace immediately if differential/axle is submerged in water. |
3.2L Power Stroke Service Parts
Part Description |
Ford/Motorcraft Part Number(s) |
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Engine air filter |
Pre-filter |
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Air filter |
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Engine oil filter |
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Engine oil pan drain plug |
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Engine oil fill cap |
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Fuel filter |
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Serpentine belt |
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Belt tensioner assembly |
Motorcraft BT-125 (Ford BB3Z-6A22-A) |
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Glow plug |
Motorcraft ZD-19 (Ford CK4Z-12A342-A) |
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Glow plug control module (GPCM) |
Motorcraft DY-1344 (Motorcraft DY-1276, Ford CK4Z-12B533-B) |
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Thermostat |
Ford BB3Z-8A586-A (includes o-ring/seal) |
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Thermostat housing gasket |
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Coolant overflow tank cap |
Motorcraft RS-531 (Ford DG9Z-8100-A) |
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Upper radiator hose |
Motorcraft KM-6514 (Motorcraft KM-5256) |
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Lower radiator hose |
Motorcraft KM-6774 (Motorcraft KM-5258, KM-5613) |
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Differential gasket |
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Transmission filter |
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3.2L Power Stroke Oil/Fluid Capacities & Specifications
Description |
Fluid/Oil Spec |
Fluid Capacity [1] |
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Engine Oil [2] |
Ambient temperature > -20° F |
SAE 5W-40 or 5W-30 full synthetic |
12.0 qts w/ filter |
All temps |
SAE 0W-30 or 0W-40 full synthetic |
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Engine coolant |
Motorcraft orange engine coolant |
13.9 qts w/out auxiliary heater |
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Transmission fluid |
Motorcraft MERCON LV automatic transmission fluid |
13.1 qts total transmission fluid capacity |
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Rear differential fluid |
SAE 75W-85 full synthetic gear oil |
2.9 qts w/ limited slip differential |
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Friction modifier [3] |
Motorcraft XL-3 friction modifier |
4.0 fl oz |
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Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) |
5.5 gallons |
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[1] Fluid capacities are nominal; service refill capacities may vary. Always fill to appropriate dipstick indicator or applicable fill plug level.
[2] 5W-40 engine oil preferred in ambient temperatures greater than 0° F; 0W-30/0W-40 should be substituted if temperature is expected to drop below -20° F. 5W-40 engine oil required if using biodiesel blends in excess of B5. Recommend Amsoil Signature Series Max Duty full synthetic diesel oil for its superior resilience to mechanical, thermal, and chemical breakdown in modern diesel engines, minimizing ash, oil consumption, and providing protection against fuel dilution.
[3] Friction modifier only required for models equipped with limited slip rear differential.
[4] Or other suitable diesel exhaust fluid; do NOT dilute or attempt to dilute DEF.