2000 Ford Excursion 7.3 F, RWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Service Intervals & Specifications

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

Component Interval (Miles) (Regular Schedule) Interval (Miles) (Severe Duty)
Gasoline Engines
Air Filter 30,000 (1)
Coolant (2) 45,000 45,000
Fuel Filter 30,000 15,000
Oil & Filter 5000 3000
PCV Valve (3) 60,000 60,000
Spark Plugs 100,000 60,000
Transfer Case Oil 60,000 30,000
Automatic Trans. 30,000 30,000
Manual Trans. 60,000 (1)
Diesel Engines
Air Filter (4) (4)
Coolant (2) 45,000 45,000
Fuel Filter 15,000 15,000
Oil & Filter 5000 3,000
(1) As required.
(2) Change engine coolant initially at 45,000 miles and every 30,000 miles thereafter.
(3) On 2.5L Ranger. On all cars and Light-Duty trucks, change every 100,000 miles. On Heavy-Duty trucks and Excursion, change every 120,000 miles.
(4) Replace air filter when restriction gauge is in Red zone.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.