brakes FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS 2004 11.G User Guide

Brake fluid is toxic. If brake fluid contacts the eyes, flush eyes
with running water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if
irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting.
Seek medical attention immediately.
If you use a brake fluid that is not DOT 3, you will cause
permanent damage to your brakes.
Do not let the reservoir for the master cylinder run dry. This
may cause the brakes to fail.
Brake system fluid should be replaced on a regular basis to maintain
optimum braking performance, especially under heavy-duty driving
conditions such as frequent steep grades or heavy towing loads. Refer to
the scheduled maintenance guide for the service interval schedules.
TRANSMISSION FLUID
Checking automatic transmission fluid
Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled intervals for
fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not consume fluid.
However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not
working properly, i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you
notice some sign of fluid leakage.
Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. To obtain an
accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it is at normal operating
temperature (approximately 30 km [20 miles]). If your vehicle has been
operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic during hot
weather or pulling a trailer, the vehicle should be turned off for about 30
minutes to allow fluid to cool to normal operating temperature 66°C-
77°C (150°F - 170°F) before checking.
1. Drive the vehicle 30 km (20 miles) or until it reaches normal operating
temperature.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal,
start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear
ranges. Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage.
4. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running.
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .......................24
Air cleaner filter .................95, 109
Ambulance packages ....................5
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ..................73
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ................................24
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive ...................................28
fluid, adding ..............................92
fluid, checking ..........................92
fluid, refill capacities ..............110
fluid, specification ..................113
Axle
lubricant specifications ..112–113
refill capacities ........................110
B
Battery .........................................71
acid, treating emergencies .......71
jumping a disabled battery ......52
maintenance-free ......................71
replacement, specifications ...109
servicing ....................................71
Brakes ....................................23, 25
anti-lock .....................................24
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .............................25
fluid, checking and adding ......91
fluid, refill capacities ..............110
fluid, specifications .........112–113
lubricant specifications ..112–113
shift interlock ............................27
Bulbs ............................................15
C
Calculating load ..........................33Capacities for refilling fluids ....110
Changing a tire ...........................48
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ................66
wheels ........................................66
Coolant
checking and adding ................73
refill capacities ..................77, 110
specifications ..................112–113
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................17
Customer Assistance ..................39
Ford Extended Service Plan ...58
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .......................62
Getting roadside assistance .....39
Getting the service you need ..57
Ordering additional owner’s
literature ...................................63
The Dispute Settlement
Board .........................................59
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program .....................................62
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................14
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid ...92
engine oil ...................................69
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........112
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ......................................94
Driving under special
conditions ....................................31
through water ...........................31
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Instrument panel
cluster ..........................................8
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................15
J
Jack ..............................................48
positioning .................................48
storage .......................................48
Jump-starting your vehicle ........52
K
Keys
positions of the ignition ...........20
L
Lamps
daytime running light ...............14
headlamps .................................14
headlamps, flash to pass ..........15
instrument panel, dimming .....15
replacing bulbs .........................15
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ............25
Load limits .............................31, 33
GAWR ........................................31
GVWR ........................................31
trailer towing ............................31
Lubricant specifications ...112–113
M
Motorcraft parts ..................82, 109
O
Octane rating ..............................81
Oil (see Engine oil) ....................69P
Parking brake ..............................26
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....109
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .................................45
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ......90
fluid, refill capacity ................110
fluid, specifications .........112–113
R
Relays ....................................41, 48
Roadside assistance ....................39
S
Safety defects, reporting ............65
Servicing your vehicle ................67
Spark plugs,
specifications .............109, 113–114
Special notice ................................5
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................112–113
Speed control ..............................17
Starting your vehicle ............20–22
jump starting ............................52
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................16
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................16
Tires .......................................48, 96
changing ..............................48, 51
replacing ....................................49
snow tires and chains ............108
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