mileage FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS 2001 10.G Owners Manual

WARNINGS
Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal
injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its
equipment.
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the
first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is
necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in.
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE
The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing.
Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring
obligation.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Notice to owners of Class A Motorhome Vehicles
The Ford Motorhome Chassis is not suitable for producing ambulances or
school buses. In addition, Ford urges manufacturers to follow the
recommendations of the “Ford Incomplete Vehicle Manual,” the “Ford
Truck Body Builder’s Layout Book,” and other pertinent supplements.
Notification of delayed warranty start date and accumulated
mileage
Verify that your recreational vehicle dealer has submitted a Notification
of Delayed Warranty Start Date and Accumulated Mileage (FCS 900) to
Ford Motor Company.
Introduction
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IF YOU HAVE A SERVICE CONCERN, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE
STEPS:
1. Call our Motor Home Customer Assistance Center(1–800–444–3311)
which is available 24 hrs/day. If inspections or repairs are required let the
assistance center make an appointment for you at the most appropriate
repair location in your area. Please have the following information ready
before you call:
•Vehicle Identification Number
•Current Mileage
•A Summary of Your Concern
2. When you arrive at the repair location explain your concern fully to
the service writer. If your concern is resolved please contact
(1–800–444–3311)and advice them accordingly. If not...
3. Ask to see the Service Manager and review your concern with him. If
you are still not satisfied...
4. Contact(1–800–444–3311)and our Motor Home Customer
Assistance Center will assist you and or the repair location as needed.
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check engine/service engine
soon light ....................................8
cleaning .....................................92
coolant .......................................64
fail-safe coolant ........................68
idle speed control .....................73
lubrication specifications ...95–96
refill capacities ..........................94
service points ............................58
starting after a collision ...........39
Engine block heater ...................25
Engine oil ....................................58
checking and adding ................58
dipstick ......................................58
filter, specifications ............60, 93
recommendations .....................60
refill capacities ..........................94
specifications ......................95–96
Exhaust fumes ............................25
F
Fail safe cooling ..........................68
Fluid capacities ...........................94
Fuel ..............................................80
calculating fuel economy .........83
capacity .....................................94
choosing the right fuel .............82
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates ...................86
detergent in fuel .......................83
filling your vehicle with fuel ...80,
84
filter, specifications ............87, 93
fuel pump shut-off switch .......39
gauge .........................................11
improving fuel economy ..........83
low fuel warning light ................6
octane rating .................82, 96–97
quality ........................................82running out of fuel ...................83
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .......................80
Fuses ......................................41–42
G
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) .....................................83
Gauges .........................................11
battery voltage gauge ...............12
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................12
engine oil pressure gauge ........11
fuel gauge ..................................11
odometer ...................................13
speedometer .............................13
tachometer ................................14
trip odometer ............................13
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .........................................33
calculating .................................35
definition ...................................33
driving with a heavy load ........33
location ......................................33
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .........................................33
calculating ...........................33, 35
definition ...................................33
driving with a heavy load ........33
location ......................................33
H
Hazard flashers ...........................39
Headlamps ...................................15
daytime running lights .............15
flash to pass ..............................16
high beam ...........................10, 15
turning on and off ....................15
2001 Motorhome(mot)
Supplement(supplement)
USA English(fus)
Index
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