air suspension FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS 1997 10.G Owners Manual

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[GF21020( ALL)01/96]
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
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[GF21030( ALL)01/96]
To avoid overloading a vehicle, the owner
should observe the manufacturer's specified
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. The GVWR is the
maximum total weight of base vehicle,
passengers, optional components and cargo that
a particular vehicle was designed to carry.
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[GF21040( ALL)01/96]
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
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[GF21050( ALL)01/96]
We have all seen a car or a truck that is loaded
down in the rear and riding high in the front.
This is a dangerous condition that usually means
that the rear suspension components are under
severe strain and that vehicle handling is
impaired. There is more to carrying a load than
just payload or GVWR.
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[GF21060( ALL)01/96]
Your Safety Compliance Certification Label not
only gives the GVWR, it also gives the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) which is the
carrying capacity for each axle system. For
trucks, the rear axle will be designed to carry
more weight than the front.
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[GF21070( ALL)01/96]
The rating is based on the carrying capacity of
thelowest ratedaxle and suspension component
as well as other factors. This is why it's so
important to observe vehicle loading ratings.
Overloading a vehicle punishes components and
can lead to shortened service life or outright
failure.
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[GF21080( ALL)01/96]
The capacity of the tires is included as part of
the axle and suspension system, which is to be
considered when determining the lowest rated
component. Tires are rated to carry a specific
maximum load at a specific maximum tire
pressure.
File:09ltgfm.ex
Update:Fri Dec 13 11:22:54 1996

Severe Duty Schedule 173
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[BK50100( ALL)01/95]
3,000 MILES (5,000 Kilometers)
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[BK50200( ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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[BK50450( ALL)04/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A
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[BK50501( ALL)01/95]
6,000 MILES (10,000 Kilometers)
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[BK50601( ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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[BK50650( ALL)08/95]
q
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(5)(6)
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[BK50801( ALL)09/95]
q
Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission
shift linkage.
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[BK50901( ALL)06/95]
q
Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or
loose parts. Remove any foreign material
trapped by exhaust system shielding.
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[BK50910( 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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[BK51001( 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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[BK51150( ALL)04/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A
File:18ltbkm.ex
Update:Thu Dec 12 13:32:30 1996

176 Severe Duty Schedule
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[BK53801( 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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[BK54050( ALL)04/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A
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[BK54101( ALL)01/95]
21,000 MILES (35,000 Kilometers)
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[BK54201( ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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[BK54225( ALL)10/95]
q
Change automatic transmission fluid.
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[BK54250( ALL)04/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A
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[BK54301( ALL)01/95]
24,000 MILES (40,000 Kilometers)
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[BK54401( ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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[BK54501( ALL)08/95]
q
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(5)(6)
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[BK54801( ALL)09/95]
q
Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission
shift linkage.
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[BK54901( ALL)06/95]
q
Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or
loose parts. Remove any foreign material
trapped by exhaust system shielding.
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[BK54910( 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.
File:18ltbkm.ex
Update:Thu Dec 12 13:32:30 1996

Severe Duty Schedule 177
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[BK55101( 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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[BK55301( ALL)09/95]
q
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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[BK55401( ALL)01/95]
27,000 MILES (45,000 Kilometers)
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[BK55501( ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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[BK55550( ALL)04/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A
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[BK55601( ALL)01/95]
30,000 MILES (50,000 Kilometers)
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[BK55701( ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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[BK55800( ALL)08/95]
q
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]
q
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]
q
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]
q
Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission
shift linkage.
File:18ltbkm.ex
Update:Thu Dec 12 13:32:30 1996

Severe Duty Schedule 179
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[BK57600( ALL)01/95]
33,000 MILES (55,000 Kilometers)
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[BK57700( ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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[BK57750( ALL)08/95]
q
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(5)(6)
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[BK58050( ALL)04/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A
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[BK58100( ALL)01/95]
36,000 MILES (60,000 Kilometers)
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[BK58200( ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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[BK58700( ALL)09/95]
q
Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission
shift linkage.
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[BK58800( ALL)06/95]
q
Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or
loose parts. Remove any foreign material
trapped by exhaust system shielding.
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[BK58850( 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.
*
[BK58900( 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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[BK59050( ALL)04/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A
File:18ltbkm.ex
Update:Thu Dec 12 13:32:30 1996

180 Severe Duty Schedule
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[BK59100( ALL)01/95]
39,000 MILES (65,000 Kilometers)
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[BK59200( ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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[BK59250( ALL)04/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A
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[BK59300( ALL)01/95]
42,000 MILES (70,000 Kilometers)
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[BK59400( ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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[BK59425( ALL)10/95]
q
Change automatic transmission fluid.
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[BK59450( ALL)08/95]
q
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(5)(6)
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[BK59600( ALL)09/95]
q
Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission
shift linkage.
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[BK59700( ALL)06/95]
q
Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or
loose parts. Remove any foreign material
trapped by exhaust system shielding.
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[BK59750( 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.
*
[BK59800( 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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[BK59950( ALL)04/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A
File:18ltbkm.ex
Update:Thu Dec 12 13:32:30 1996

182 Severe Duty Schedule
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[BK61450( 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.
*
[BK61500( 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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[BK61800( ALL)09/95]
q
Lubricate throttle kickdown or TV lever ball
studs.
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[BK62150( ALL)04/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A
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[BK62200( ALL)01/95]
51,000 MILES (85,000 Kilometers)
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[BK62300( ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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[BK62340( ALL)08/95]
q
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(5)(6)
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[BK62350( ALL)04/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A
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[BK62400( ALL)01/95]
54,000 MILES (90,000 Kilometers)
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[BK62500( ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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[BK62700( ALL)09/95]
q
Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission
shift linkage.
*
[BK62800( ALL)06/95]
q
Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or
loose parts. Remove any foreign material
trapped by exhaust system shielding.
File:18ltbkm.ex
Update:Thu Dec 12 13:32:30 1996

Severe Duty Schedule 183
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[BK62850( 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.
*
[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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[BK63100( ALL)01/95]
57,000 MILES (95,000 Kilometers)
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[BK63200( ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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[BK63250( ALL)04/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A
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[BK63300( ALL)01/95]
60,000 MILES (100,000 Kilometers)
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[BK63400( ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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[BK63500( ALL)06/95]
q
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]
q
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]
q
Replace crankcase emission air filter. If operating
in dusty conditions consult your dealer and/or
follow severe duty maintenance schedule.(1)
File:18ltbkm.ex
Update:Thu Dec 12 13:32:30 1996

184 Severe Duty Schedule
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[BK63900( ALL)08/95]
q
Replace PCV valve. (7)
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[BK64000( ALL)06/94]
q
Check thermactor hoses and clamps.
(Recommended, not required.)
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[BK64125( ALL)04/95]
q
Replace spark plugs (Gasoline engines only).
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[BK64200( ALL)08/95]
q
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(5)(6)
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[BK64400( ALL)09/95]
q
Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission
shift linkage.
*
[BK64500( ALL)06/95]
q
Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or
loose parts. Remove any foreign material
trapped by exhaust system shielding.
*
[BK64550( 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.
*
[BK64600( 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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[BK64900( ALL)05/93]
q
Inspect disc brake system and lubricate
caliper slide rails. (2)
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[BK65100( ALL)08/95]
q
Change fuel filter (Recommended but not
required for California Certified Vehicles).
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[BK65400( ALL)05/93]
q
Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings. (2)
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[BK65500( ALL)08/95]
q
Inspect parking brake system for damage and
operation.
File:18ltbkm.ex
Update:Thu Dec 12 13:32:30 1996

186 Severe Duty Schedule
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[BK67100( 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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[BK67250( ALL)04/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A
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[BK67300( ALL)01/95]
69,000 MILES (115,000 Kilometers)
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[BK67400( ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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[BK67445( ALL)08/95]
q
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(5)(6)
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[BK67450( ALL)04/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A
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[BK67500( ALL)01/95]
72,000 MILES (120,000 Kilometers)
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[BK67600( ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
*
[BK68100( ALL)09/95]
q
Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission
shift linkage.
*
[BK68200( ALL)06/95]
q
Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or
loose parts. Remove any foreign material
trapped by exhaust system shielding.
*
[BK68250( 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.
File:18ltbkm.ex
Update:Thu Dec 12 13:32:30 1996