service interval FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS 1997 10.G Owners Manual

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[IS05000( ALL)01/96]
Modification or additions to the vehicle may
cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system.
Additions such as burglar alarms, cellular
phones, and CB radios must be carefully
installed. Do not install these devices by tapping
into or running wires close to powertrain control
system wires or components.
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[IS05100( ALL)01/96]
The light comes on briefly when you turn the
ignition key toON, but it should turn off when
the engine starts. If the light does not come on
when you turn the ignition toONor if it comes
on and stays on when you are driving, have
your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. This
indicates a possible problem with one of the
vehicle's emission control systems. You do not
need to have your vehicle towed in.
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[IS05200( ALL)01/96]
If the light turns on and off at one (1) second
intervals while you are driving the vehicle, it
means that the engine is misfiring. If this
condition persists, damage could occur to the
engine or catalytic convertor. Have your vehicle
serviced at the first opportunity. You do not
need to have your vehicle towed in.
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[IS05300( ALL)01/96]
If the light turns on and off on rare occasions
while you are driving, it means that a
malfunction occurred and the condition corrected
itself.
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[IS05500( ALL)01/96]
An example of a condition which corrects itself
occurs when an engine running out of fuel
begins to misfire. In this case, the Check Engine
Warning Light may turn on and will then set a
Diagnostic Trouble Code indicating that the
engine was misfiring while the last of the fuel
was being consumed. After refueling, the Check
Engine Warning Light will turn off after the
vehicle has completed three consecutive warm
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[MC12600( ALL)01/96]
3. Step back while the pressure releases.
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[MC12650( ALL)01/96]
4. When you are sure that all the pressure has
been released, use the cloth to press, turn,
and remove cap.
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[MC12700( ALL)01/96]
5. Stand away from the radiator opening. Hot
steam may blow out or hot engine coolant
may even splash out.
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[MC12750( ALL)01/96]
Freezing Protection
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[MC12800( ALL)01/96]
The factory-installed solution of Ford Premium
Cooling System Fluid and water will protect
your vehicle toS35ÊF (S37ÊC).Check the freeze
protection rating of the engine coolant at least
once a year, just before winter.
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[MC12850( ALL)01/96]
Add engine coolant only to the coolant
reservoir.If the coolant level is low, add to the
reservoir a 50/50 mixture of water and the type
of engine coolant that Ford specifies. You may
add water by itself only in an emergency, but
you should replace it with a 50/50 mixture as
soon as possible. Check the engine coolant again
the next few times you drive your vehicle.
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[MC12900( ALL)01/96]
Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid is an
optimized formula that will protect all metals
and rubber elastomers used in Ford engines for
four years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km). It is not
necessary and not recommended to use
supplemental coolant additives in your gasoline
powered vehicle. These additives may harm
your engine cooling system. Follow the
recommended service interval for changing your
engine coolant.
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[BK01300( ALL)01/95]
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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[BK01400( ALL)01/96]
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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[BK49700( ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Items for Emission Control Service are shown
in this type and style.
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[BK49800( ALL)01/95]
For items marked with a number in parentheses
such as (1), see footnote at the end of this
section.
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[BK49900( ALL)05/93]
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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[BK50050( ALL)01/95]
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 197
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[BK81400( ALL)09/95]
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Lubricate throttle kickdown or TV lever ball
studs.
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[BK81600( ALL)05/93]
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Inspect disc brake system and lubricate
caliper slide rails. (2)
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[BK81800( ALL)08/95]
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Change fuel filter (Recommended but not
required for California Certified Vehicles).
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[BK81900( ALL)05/93]
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Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings. (2)
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[BK82000( ALL)08/95]
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Inspect parking brake system for damage and
operation.
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[BK82502( FM)02/95]
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Inspect parking brake fluid (F-Super Duty).
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[BK82504( FM)02/95]
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Check spring U-bolt torque (F-Super Duty).
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[BK82506( ALL)08/95]
four pica chart:0060627-A
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[BK82510( ALL)06/95]
(1) Extremely dusty conditions will require more frequent
replacement of your air filter. Check your air filter at
3,000 miles (5,000 km). If it is dirty replace it and then
keep replacing it at the same interval (every 3,000 miles
[5,000 km]). If it's not dirty, check it again at 6,000
miles (10,000 km) and again at 9,000 miles (15,000 km)
until you determine your unique maintenance interval.
Do not go beyond 30,000 miles (50,000 km) as described
in the chart. If in doubt, see your dealer.
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[BK82520( ALL)05/93]
(2) If you operate your vehicle ªoff roadº in water that is
deeper than the hubs (1/2 wheel height) then these
items must be serviced daily.
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[BK82530( ALL)05/93]
(3) City delivery vehicles and other unique applications that
require constant turning may need more frequent tire
rotation. You may need to develop your own tire
rotation interval based on your own observations of tire
wear. If in doubt, see your dealer.
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