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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012F 550 4WD SUPER DUTY V10-6.8LPARTS AND LABORMAINTENANCELABOR TIMES

2012 Ford F 550 4WD Super Duty V10-6.8L

Maintenance: Labor Times

2012 Ford F 550 4WD Super Duty V10-6.8LSECTION Labor Times

	Standard Hours	Manufacturer Warranty Hours	Skill Level	Notes
Service or Charge
Normal Service
7,500 Miles	1.2	0.0	C
15,000 Miles	1.5	0.0	C
22,500, Miles	1.2	0.0	C
30,000 Miles	1.5	0.0	C	OE does not provide a labor time for the climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped).
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C
37,500 Miles	1.2	0.0	C
45,000 Miles	1.5	0.0	C
52,500 Miles	1.2	0.0	C
60,000 Miles	1.5	0.0	C	OE does not provide a labor time for the climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped).
Note:
To Change Front Wheel Bearings and Seals, Add	2.0	0.0	B	Replace front wheel bearings and seals on 4X2 vehicles (if non-sealed bearings are used).
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C
To Change Automatic Transmission Fluid, Add	0.9	0.0	B	Torqshift transmissions only, includes drain, refill and replace filter element.
67,500 Miles	1.2	0.0	C
75,000 Miles	1.5	0.0	C
82,500 Miles	1.2	0.0	C
90,000 Miles	1.5	0.0	C	OE does not provide a labor time for the climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped).
Note:
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C
97,500 Miles	1.2	0.0	C
Note:
To Change Spark Plugs, Add	2.4	0.0	C
105,000 Miles	1.5	0.0	C
Note:
To Change Manual Transmission Fluid, Add	0.5	0.0	B
To Change Rear Axle Fluid, Add	0.5	0.0	B	(DANA axles only)
To Change Engine Coolant, Add	0.7	0.0	C
112,500 Miles	1.2	0.0	C
120,000 Miles	1.5	0.0	C	OE does not provide a labor time for the climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped).
Note:
To Change Front Wheel Bearings and Seals, Add	2.0	0.0	B	Replace front wheel bearings and seals on 4X2 vehicles (if non-sealed bearings are used).
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C
To Change Automatic Transmission Fluid, Add	0.9	0.0	B	Torqshift transmissions only, includes drain, refill and replace filter element.
127,500 Miles	1.2	0.0	C
135,000 Miles	1.5	0.0	C
142,500 Miles	1.2	0.0	C
150,000 Miles	1.5	0.0	C	OE does not provide a labor time for the climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped).
Note:
To Change Accessory Drive Belt(s), Add	0.3	0.0	C
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C
To Change Front Axle Fluid, Add	0.5	0.0	B	(4WD vehicles)
To Change Transfer Case Fluid, Add	0.5	0.0	B
To Change Engine Coolant, Add	0.7	0.0	C
To Change Automatic Transmission Fluid, Add	1.5	0.0	B	Change automatic transmission fluid and filter on 6-speed TorqShift transmission.
To Change Rear Axle Fluid, Add	0.5	0.0	B	All rear-wheel drive (RWD)
To Change Front Wheel Bearings and Seals, Add	2.0	0.0	B	Replace front wheel bearings and seals on 4X2 vehicles (if non-sealed bearings are used).
Severe Service
5,000 Miles	0.7	0.0	C	If using Special Operating Conditions, T, I, D, O.
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C	Inspect and service as required if using Special Operating Conditions, I, D, O.
7,500 Miles	1.2	0.0	C
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C	Inspect and service as required if using Special Operating Conditions, I, D, O.
10,000 Miles	0.7	0.0	C	If using Special Operating Conditions, T, I, D, O.
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C	Inspect and service as required if using Special Operating Conditions, I, D, O.
15,000 Miles	1.5	0.0	C
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C	Inspect and service as required if using Special Operating Conditions, I, D, O.
20,000 Miles	0.7	0.0	C	If using Special Operating Conditions, T, I, D, O.
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C	Inspect and service as required if using Special Operating Conditions, I, D, O.
22,500 Miles	1.2	0.0	C
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C	Inspect and service as required if using Special Operating Conditions, I, D, O.
25,000 Miles	0.7	0.0	C	If using Special Operating Conditions, T, I, D, O.
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C	Inspect and service as required if using Special Operating Conditions, I, D, O.
30,000 Miles	1.5	0.0	C	OE does not provide a labor time for the climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped).
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C
To Change Automatic Transmission Fluid, Add	0.9	0.0	B	Change automatic transmission fluid (not required on 6R80 or TorqShift transmission) if using Special Operating conditions T, D, I, O.
To Change Wheel Bearing Grease and seals, Add	2.0	0.0	B	Replace wheel bearing grease and grease seals on 4X2 front wheel bearings (if non-sealed bearings are used) if using Special Operating conditions T, D, I, O.
35,000 Miles	0.7	0.0	C	If using Special Operating Conditions, T, I, D, O.
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C	Inspect and service as required if using Special Operating Conditions, I, D, O.
37,500 Miles	1.2	0.0	C
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C	Inspect and service as required if using Special Operating Conditions, I, D, O.
40,000 Miles	0.7	0.0	C	If using Special Operating Conditions, T, I, D, O.
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C	Inspect and service as required if using Special Operating Conditions, I, D, O.
45,000 Miles	1.5	0.0	C
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C	Inspect and service as required if using Special Operating Conditions, I, D, O.
50,000 Miles	0.7	0.0	C	If using Special Operating Conditions, T, I, D, O.
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C	Inspect and service as required if using Special Operating Conditions, I, D, O.
To Change Rear Axle Fluid, Add	0.5	0.0	B	Change rear axle lubricant (E450 and F450/550 only) if using Special Operating conditions D, O.
52,500 Miles	1.2	0.0	C
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C	Inspect and service as required if using Special Operating Conditions, I, D, O.
55,000 Miles	0.7	0.0	C	If using Special Operating Conditions, T, I, D, O.
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C	Inspect and service as required if using Special Operating Conditions, I, D, O.
60,000 Miles	1.5	0.0	C	OE does not provide a labor time for the climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped).
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C
To Change Spark Plugs, Add	2.4	0.0	C
To Change Automatic Transmission Fluid, TorqShift, Add	0.9	0.0	B	Torqshift transmissions only, includes drain, refill and replace filter element.
To Change Automatic Transmission Fluid Except 6R80 or TorqShift, Add	0.9	0.0	B	Change automatic transmission fluid (not required on 6R80 or TorqShift transmission) if using Special Operating conditions T, D, I, O.
To Change Transfer Case Fluid, Add	0.5	0.0	B	if using Special Operating conditions T, D, I, O.
To Change Wheel Bearing Grease and seals, Add	2.0	0.0	B	Replace front wheel bearings and seals on 4X2 vehicles (if non-sealed bearings are used).
65,000 Miles	0.7	0.0	C	If using Special Operating Conditions, T, I, D, O.
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C	Inspect and service as required if using Special Operating Conditions, I, D, O.
67,500 Miles	1.2	0.0	C
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C	Inspect and service as required if using Special Operating Conditions, I, D, O.
70,000 Miles	0.7	0.0	C	If using Special Operating Conditions, T, I, D, O.
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C	Inspect and service as required if using Special Operating Conditions, I, D, O.
75,000 Miles	1.5	0.0	C
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C	Inspect and service as required if using Special Operating Conditions, I, D, O.
80,000 Miles	0.7	0.0	C	If using Special Operating Conditions, T, I, D, O.
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C	Inspect and service as required if using Special Operating Conditions, I, D, O.
82,500 Miles	1.2	0.0	C
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C	Inspect and service as required if using Special Operating Conditions, I, D, O.
85,000 Miles	0.7	0.0	C	If using Special Operating Conditions, T, I, D, O.
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C	Inspect and service as required if using Special Operating Conditions, I, D, O.
90,000 Miles	1.5	0.0	C	OE does not provide a labor time for the climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped).
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C
To Change Automatic Transmission Fluid, Add	0.9	0.0	B	Change automatic transmission fluid (not required on 6R80 or TorqShift transmission) if using Special Operating conditions T, D, I, O.
To Change Wheel Bearing Grease and seals, Add	2.0	0.0	B	Replace wheel bearing grease and grease seals on 4X2 front wheel bearings (if non-sealed bearings are used) if using Special Operating conditions T, D, I, O.
95,000 Miles	0.7	0.0	C	If using Special Operating Conditions, T, I, D, O.
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C	Inspect and service as required if using Special Operating Conditions, I, D, O.
97,500 Miles	1.2	0.0	C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C	Inspect and service as required if using Special Operating Conditions, I, D, O.
To Change Spark Plugs, Add	2.4	0.0	C
100,000 Miles	0.7	0.0	C	If using Special Operating Conditions, T, I, D, O.
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C	Inspect and service as required if using Special Operating Conditions, I, D, O.
To Change Rear Axle Fluid, Add	0.5	0.0	B	Change rear axle lubricant (E450 and F450/550 only) if using Special Operating conditions D, O.
105,000 Miles	1.5	0.0	C
Note
To Change Manual Transmission Fluid, Add	0.5	0.0	B
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C	Inspect and service as required if using Special Operating Conditions, I, D, O.
To Change Engine Coolant, Add	0.7	0.0	C
To Change Rear Axle Fluid, Add	0.5	0.0	B	(DANA axles only)
110,000 Miles	0.7	0.0	C	If using Special Operating Conditions, T, I, D, O.
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C	Inspect and service as required if using Special Operating Conditions, I, D, O.
112,500 Miles	1.2	0.0	C
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C	Inspect and service as required if using Special Operating Conditions, I, D, O.
115,000 Miles	0.7	0.0	C	If using Special Operating Conditions, T, I, D, O.
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C	Inspect and service as required if using Special Operating Conditions, I, D, O.
120,000 Miles	1.5	0.0	C	OE does not provide a labor time for the climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped).
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C
To Change Automatic Transmission Fluid, TorqShift, Add	0.9	0.0	B	Torqshift transmissions only, includes drain, refill and replace filter element.
To Change Automatic Transmission Fluid Except 6R80 or TorqShift, Add	0.9	0.0	B	Change automatic transmission fluid (not required on 6R80 or TorqShift transmission) if using Special Operating conditions T, D, I, O.
To Change Spark Plugs, Add	2.4	0.0	C
To Change Transfer Case Fluid Add,	0.5	0.0	B	if using Special Operating conditions T, D, I, O.
To Change Wheel Bearing Grease and seals, Add	2.0	0.0	B	Replace front wheel bearings and seals on 4X2 vehicles (if non-sealed bearings are used).
125,000 Miles	0.7	0.0	C	If using Special Operating Conditions, T, I, D, O.
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C
127,500 Miles	1.2	0.0	C
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C	Inspect and service as required if using Special Operating Conditions, I, D, O.
130,000 Miles	0.7	0.0	C	If using Special Operating Conditions, T, I, D, O.
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C	Inspect and service as required if using Special Operating Conditions, I, D, O.
135,000 Miles	1.5	0.0	C
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C	Inspect and service as required if using Special Operating Conditions, I, D, O.
140,000 Miles	0.7	0.0	C	If using Special Operating Conditions, T, I, D, O.
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C	Inspect and service as required if using Special Operating Conditions, I, D, O.
142,500 Miles	1.2	0.0	C
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C	Inspect and service as required if using Special Operating Conditions, I, D, O.
145,000 Miles	0.7	0.0	C	If using Special Operating Conditions, T, I, D, O.
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C	Inspect and service as required if using Special Operating Conditions, I, D, O.
150,000 Miles	1.5	0.0	C	OE does not provide a labor time for the climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped).
Note
To Change Engine Air Filter, Add	0.3	0.0	C
To Change Engine Coolant, Add	0.7	0.0	C
To Change Accessory Drive Belt(s), Add	0.3	0.0	C
To Change Automatic Transmission Fluid 6 Speed TorqShift, Add	1.5	0.0	B	Change automatic transmission fluid and filter on 6-speed TorqShift transmission.
To Change Automatic Transmission Fluid Except 6R80 or TorqShift, Add	0.9	0.0	B	Change automatic transmission fluid (not required on 6R80 or TorqShift transmission) if using Special Operating conditions T, D, I, O.
To Change Transfer Case Fluid Add,	0.5	0.0	C
To Change Front Axle Fluid, Add	0.5	0.0	B	Change front axle fluid (4WD vehicles).
To Change Rear Axle Fluid, Add	0.5	0.0	C
To Change Wheel Bearing Grease and seals, Add	2.0	0.0	B	Replace front wheel bearings and seals on 4X2 vehicles (if non-sealed bearings are used).

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