maintenance FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS 1997 10.G Owner's Manual

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Vehicle Storage
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[CS02670( ALL)01/96]
Maintenance Tips
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[CS02680( ALL)01/96]
If you plan on storing your vehicle for an
extended period of time (60 days or more), refer
to the following maintenance recommendations
to ensure your vehicle stays in good operating
condition.
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[CS02690( ALL)01/96]
General
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Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated place.
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Protect from sunlight, if possible.
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If vehicles are stored outside, they require
regular maintenance to protect against rust
and damage.
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[CS02730( ALL)01/96]
Body
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Wash vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt,
grease, oil, tar or mud from exterior surfaces,
rear wheel housing and underside of front
fenders.
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Periodically wash vehicles stored in exposed
locations.
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Touch-up raw or primed metal to prevent
rust.
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Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a
thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary when the
vehicle is washed.
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Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid hinges
and latches with a light grade oil.
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Cover interior soft trim to prevent fading.
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Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
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Should you need to arrange for roadside
assistance yourself, Ford Motor Company will
reimburse the reasonable cost. To obtain
information about reimbursement call
1-800-241-FORD (in Canada call 1-800-665-2006).
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[HS00300( ALL)01/95]
If You Have a Service Problem
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[HS00400( ALL)01/95]
Ford Motor Company has authorized Ford and
Lincoln-Mercury dealerships that can service
your vehicle for you. This chapter tells you how
to get service or maintenance for your vehicle.
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Service/Maintenance Concerns
(U.S. or Canada)
[HS00650( M)06/95]
Ford recommends that you take your vehicle to
one of the dealers recommended by our
Motorhome Customer Assistance Center. The
toll-free number for the Motorhome Customer
Assistenace Center is 1-800-444-3311.
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[HS00700( ALL)03/95]
If you are not satisfied with the service you
received from your dealership's service
department, talk to the service manager at the
dealership. If you still are not satisfied, talk to
the owner or general manager of the dealership.
In most cases, you will have your concern
resolved at this level.
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[HS01000( ALL)03/95]
If you are away from home when your vehicle
needs to be serviced, or if you need more help
than the dealer gave you, contact the Ford
Customer Assistance Center to find an
authorized dealership that may be able to help.
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What the Board Needs
[HS04550( ALL)01/96]
To have your case reviewed you must complete
the application in the DSB brochure and mail it
to the address provided on the application form.
[HS04650( ALL)01/96]
Your application is reviewed and, if it is
determined to be eligible, you will receive an
acknowledgement indicating:
[HS04750( ALL)01/96]
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The file number assigned to your application
[HS04850( ALL)01/96]
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The toll-free phone number of the DSB's
independent administrator
[HS04950( ALL)01/96]
Your dealership and a Ford Motor Company
representative are asked to submit statements at
this time.
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[HS05300( ALL)04/95]
To review your case properly, the Board needs
the following information:
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legible copies of all documents and
maintenance or repair orders relevant to the
case
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the year, make, model, and vehicle
identification number (VIN) listed on your
vehicle ownership license
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the date of repair(s) and the mileage at the
time of occurrence(s)
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the current mileage
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the name of the dealer who sold or serviced
the vehicle
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[HS06000( ALL)01/96]
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a brief description of your unresolved concern
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a brief summary of actions that were taken
with the dealer and Ford Motor Company
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the names (if known) of all people you
contacted at the dealership
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a description of the action you expect to
resolve your concern.
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[HS06305( ALL)07/95]
Should your application NOT qualify for review,
an explanation will be mailed to you.
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168Table of ContentsMaintenance Schedule and Record
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169
General Maintenance Information........ 169
Severe Duty Schedule
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172
Owner Maintenance Checks
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[BK00110( ALL)01/96]
ten pica chart:0060691-B
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Maintenance Schedule and
Record
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quarter page art:0020742-C*
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General Maintenance Information
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The required Scheduled Maintenance Services
listed in this booklet are considered essential to
the proper operation, safety and performance of
your Ford Motor Company vehicle. We
recommend that you also perform the Owner
Maintenance Checks listed. These services are
matters of day-to-day care that are also
important to the proper operation of your
vehicle. The recommended lubricants, fluids and
service parts conforming to Ford Specifications
are available from your dealer.
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[BK00400( ALL)01/95]
Maintenance: An investment
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An investment which will pay dividends in the
form of improved reliability, durability, and
resale value.
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To assure the durability of your vehicle and its
emission control systems, it is necessary that
scheduled maintenance be performed at the
designated intervals.
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Ford strongly recommends the use of genuine
Ford replacement parts. If other than Ford or
Motorcraft parts or Ford authorized
remanufactured parts are used for maintenance
replacements or for the service of components
affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts
should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor
Company parts in performance and durability. It
is the owner's responsibility to determine the
equivalency of such parts. Please consult your
warranty booklet for complete warranty
information.
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[BK01410( ALL)05/95]
No Cost PCV Valve Replacement
[BK01425( M)02/93]
THE PCV VALVE ON LIGHT TRUCKS IS A
CRITICAL EMISSION COMPONENT. YOUR
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE VALVE AT NO
COST AT 60,000 MILES/96,000 KILOMETERS
(EXCEPT CANADA VEHICLES).
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[BK01435( ALL)06/94]
Wheel Lug Nuts
[BK01455( ALL)06/96]
Wheel lug nuts must be retightened to proper
torque specifications at 500 miles/800 km of
new vehicle operation (100 miles/160 km for
vehicles equipped for snowplowing). Proper
torque specifications are provided in your
Owner Guide. Also retighten to proper torque
specification at 500 miles/800 km after (1) any
wheel change or (2) any other time the wheel
lug nuts have been loosened.
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172 Severe Duty ScheduleSevere Duty Schedule
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NOTE: Items for Emission Control Service are shown
in this type and style.
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For items marked with a number in parentheses
such as (1), see footnote at the end of this
section.
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NOTE: The Severe Duty Schedule provides
maintenance intervals for replacing
your air cleaner filter if you drive in
severe dust conditions. However, the
conditions you drive in may require
even more frequent air cleaner
replacement intervals than those
shown. Check with your dealer.
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Maintenance
Intervals
for Severe
Duty Schedule
[BK50075( M)09/95]
NOTE: Rear axle lube quantities must be
replaced every 99,000 miles
(165,000 km) or if the axle has been
submerged in water. Otherwise, the
lube should not be checked or changed
unless a leak is suspected or repair
required.
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Severe Duty Schedule 177
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Lubricate steering linkage suspension,
driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease
fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).
(2)
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[BK55301( ALL)09/95]
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Lubricate throttle kickdown or TV lever ball
studs.
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[BK55350( ALL)04/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A
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27,000 MILES (45,000 Kilometers)
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[BK55501( ALL)11/95]
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Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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four pica chart:0060627-A
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30,000 MILES (50,000 Kilometers)
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Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Replace air cleaner filter every 30,000 miles
(50,000 km) or 30 months. If operating in dusty
conditions consult your dealer and/or follow severe
duty maintenance schedule. (1)
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[BK55950( ALL)06/95]
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Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles
(25,000 km) or 12 months.
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[BK55985( ALL)04/93]
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Replace crankcase emission air filter. If operating
in dusty conditions consult your dealer and/or
follow severe duty maintenance schedule.
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[BK56200( ALL)09/95]
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Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission
shift linkage.
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Severe Duty Schedule 183
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NOTE: It is normal for a certain amount of
moisture and staining to be present
around the muffler seams. The
presence of soot, light surface rust or
moisture does not indicate a faulty
muffler.
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[BK62900( ALL)08/95]
q
Lubricate steering linkage suspension,
driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease
fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).
(2)
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[BK63050( ALL)04/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A
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57,000 MILES (95,000 Kilometers)
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Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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four pica chart:0060627-A
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60,000 MILES (100,000 Kilometers)
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[BK63400( ALL)11/95]
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Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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[BK63500( ALL)06/95]
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Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles
(25,000 km) or 12 months.
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[BK63700( ALL)08/95]
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Replace air cleaner filter every 30,000 miles
(50,000 km) or 30 months. If operating in dusty
conditions consult your dealer and/or follow severe
duty maintenance schedule. (1)
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[BK63800( ALL)04/93]
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Replace crankcase emission air filter. If operating
in dusty conditions consult your dealer and/or
follow severe duty maintenance schedule.(1)
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90,000 MILES (150,000 Kilometers)
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Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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[BK72000( ALL)08/95]
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Replace air cleaner filter every 30,000 miles
(50,000 km) or 30 months. If operating in dusty
conditions consult your dealer and/or follow severe
duty maintenance schedule. (1)
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[BK72150( ALL)06/95]
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Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles
(25,000 km) or 12 months.
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[BK72175( ALL)08/95]
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Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
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[BK72195( ALL)04/93]
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Replace crankcase emission air filter. If operating
in dusty conditions consult your dealer and/or
follow severe duty maintenance schedule.
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[BK72400( ALL)09/95]
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Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission
shift linkage.
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[BK72500( ALL)06/95]
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Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or
loose parts. Remove any foreign material
trapped by exhaust system shielding.
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[BK72550( ALL)09/95]
NOTE: It is normal for a certain amount of
moisture and staining to be present
around the muffler seams. The
presence of soot, light surface rust or
moisture does not indicate a faulty
muffler.
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[BK72600( ALL)08/95]
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Lubricate steering linkage suspension,
driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease
fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).
(2)
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[BK72800( ALL)05/93]
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Inspect disc brake system and lubricate
caliper slide rails. (2)
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