I have some questions about items listed in my 2004 F150's "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" that hopefully someone can answer.

1) Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints
Question: I can't find any grease fittings; so, does that mean that I don't need to do this?

2) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage
Question: Same as above, i.e., can't find any grease fittings.

3) Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid on vechicles with AX45, 4F50N, 4R100, 4F27E.
Question: I can't tell whether I have one of these transmissions or not. I figured out my transmission's code is a "B" by looking at label in door opening, but my booklet does not tell me what the "B" stands for.

4) Replace cabin filter, if equipped.
Question: How can you tell whether the truck has a cabin filter?

Thanks,

Fred,

FoMoCo does not do a good job of updating their maintence schedules, as you found out.

1) Sealed
2) Sealed
3) F-150 = 4R70W and YES you should have it serviced ESPECIALLY if you tow (use ONLY "Mercon V" ATF).
4) Most do, but I'm not sure about the F-series.

don't worry about the cabin air unless you have had a dealer install a cabin air filter system - worked at a dealership for 8 years and havent seen one yet but they are availible - as for the suspention parts all you have to do is check for play.

ModMech and rivguy:

Thank you for answering my questions.:)