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2020 Ford F-450 Specs: Maintenance Schedule & Fuse Box

Figures for the 2020 Ford F-450, copied from Ford’s own owner’s manual. Every one links to the manual page it came from.

From the manufacturer’s manuals. Every figure here is copied from the manufacturer's own manual, with a link to the page it came from. Where a manual is unclear or contradicts itself, we leave the figure out.

Maintenance schedule

Normal service schedule

Use this for ordinary driving.

ServiceWhen
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter on 6-speed transmission. Consult dealer for requirements.

Source: Owner’s Manual (PDF), page 564

Every 150,000 mi(240,000 km)
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. Consult dealer for requirements.

Source: Owner’s Manual (PDF), page 567

Every 150,000 mi(240,000 km)
Change the engine oil and filter.

Source: Owner’s Manual (PDF), page 565

At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the air filter if necessary.

Source: Owner’s Manual (PDF), page 565

At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
Replace the engine air filter.

Source: Owner’s Manual (PDF), page 564

Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
Replace the engine air inlet foam filter.

Source: Owner’s Manual (PDF), page 566

Every 50,000 mi(80,467 km)

Severe service schedule

Use this if you tow, idle a lot, drive short trips in the cold, or run in dust.

ServiceWhen
Change engine oil and filter.

Applies to: Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions - Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads

Source: Owner’s Manual (PDF), page 569

Every 5,000 mi(8,000 km)
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display, and perform the services listed in the scheduled maintenance chart.

Applies to: Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier

Source: Owner’s Manual (PDF), page 570

As required
Change the engine oil and filter.

Applies to: Off-road Operation

Source: Owner’s Manual (PDF), page 573

Every 7,000 mi(12,000 km)
Change the engine oil and filter.

Applies to: Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions (Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads)

Source: Owner’s Manual (PDF), page 573

Every 7,500 mi(12,000 km)
Change the engine oil and filter.

Applies to: Off-road operation

Source: Owner’s Manual (PDF), page 569

Every 5,000 mi(8,000 km)
Change the engine oil and filter.

Applies to: Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use - Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery

Source: Owner’s Manual (PDF), page 569

Every 5,000 mi(8,000 km)
Change the engine oil and filter.

Applies to: Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier

Source: Owner’s Manual (PDF), page 568

Every 5,000 mi(8,000 km)
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the air filter if necessary.

Applies to: Off-road Operation

Source: Owner’s Manual (PDF), page 573

Every 7,000 mi(12,000 km)
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the air filter if necessary.

Applies to: Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions (Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads)

Source: Owner’s Manual (PDF), page 572

Every 7,500 mi(12,000 km)
Replace cabin air filter.

Applies to: Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions - Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads

Source: Owner’s Manual (PDF), page 569

Inspect frequently, service as required
Replace engine air filter.

Applies to: Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions - Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads

Source: Owner’s Manual (PDF), page 569

Inspect frequently, service as required
Replace the air inlet foam filter.

Applies to: Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions (Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads)

Source: Owner’s Manual (PDF), page 573

Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
Replace the air inlet foam filter.

Applies to: Off-road Operation

Source: Owner’s Manual (PDF), page 573

Every 30,000 mi
Replace the cabin air filter.

Applies to: Off-road operation

Source: Owner’s Manual (PDF), page 569

Every 5,000 mi(8,000 km)
Replace the cabin air filter.

Applies to: Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use - Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery

Source: Owner’s Manual (PDF), page 568

Inspect frequently, service as required
Replace the engine air filter.

Applies to: Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use - Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery

Source: Owner’s Manual (PDF), page 568

Inspect frequently, service as required
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel filters.

Applies to: Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier

Source: Owner’s Manual (PDF), page 570

Every 15,000 mi(24,000 km)
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel filters.

Applies to: Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions (Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads)

Source: Owner’s Manual (PDF), page 573

Every 15,000 mi(24,000 km)
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel filters.

Applies to: Using Biodiesel, up to and Including 20% Biodiesel (B20)

Source: Owner’s Manual (PDF), page 574

Every 15,000 mi(24,000 km)
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel filters.

Applies to: Frequent or Extended Idling - Over 10 Minutes Per Hour of Normal Driving or Frequent Low-speed Operation if you use your Vehicle for Stationary Operation

Source: Owner’s Manual (PDF), page 571

Every 15,000 mi(24,000 km)

Oil life & reset procedures

Oil change indicator reset

Before you start

  • Use the information display controls on the steering wheel to reset the oil change indicator.
  • From the main menu scroll to:

Steps

  1. Press the down arrow button, then from this menu scroll to the following message. [Truck Info]
  2. Press the OK button. [Maintenance Monitor]
  3. Press the down arrow button, then from this menu scroll to the following message. [Oil Life: xxx%]
  4. Press the OK button. [Oil Life]
  5. Press and hold the OK button until the instrument cluster displays the following message. Oil Life: 100% [Oil Life Hold OK to Reset]

You’ll know it worked: When the oil change indicator resets the instrument cluster displays 100%.

Source: Owner’s Manual (PDF), page 352

Fuse box locations & fuse chart

Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel

Where to find it

Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel The fuse panel is in the right-hand side of the passenger footwell behind a trim panel.

To remove the trim panel, pull it toward you and swing it away from the side.

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 3 (PDF), page 333

Not on this page

  • Fluids & capacities: The manual gives different answers by configuration, so we've left them out.

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