steering FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS 2006 11.G User Guide

FUSES AND RELAYS
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
COLOR
Fuse
ratingMini
fusesStandard
fusesMaxi
fusesCartridge
maxi
fusesFuse link
cartridge
2A Grey Grey — — —
3A Violet Violet — — —
4A Pink Pink — — —
5A Tan Tan — — —
7.5A Brown Brown — — —
10A Red Red — — —
15A Blue Blue — — —
20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue
25A Natural Natural — — —
30A Green Green Green Pink Pink
40A — — Orange Green Green
50A — — Red Red Red
60A — — Blue — Yellow
70A — — Tan — Brown
80A — — Natural — Black
Passenger compartment fuse panel
The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by
the brake pedal. Remove the panel cover to access the fuses.
To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel
cover.
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
6.8L V10 engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
4. Power distribution box
5. Air filter assembly
6. Engine oil dipstick
7. Brake fluid reservoir
8. Power steering fluid reservoir
9. Transmission fluid filter (general area—out of view)
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What you should know about fail-safe cooling
If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to
be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred.
The “fail-safe” distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load
and terrain.
How fail-safe cooling works
If the engine begins to overheat:
•The engine coolant temperature
gauge will move to the red (hot)
area.
•CHECK GAUGES will illuminate
in the mini message center
•TheService engine soon
indicator light will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled
cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However:
•The engine power will be limited.
•The air conditioning system will be disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine temperature and the engine
will completely shut down, causing steering and braking effort to
increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Take
your vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible to minimize engine
damage.
When fail-safe mode is activated
You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive the
vehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high-speed
operation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine is
capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine
damage, therefore:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine.
2. Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to a service facility.
3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level and replenish if low.
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CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid.
Refer toscheduled maintenance
informationfor the service interval
schedules. If adding fluid is
necessary, use only MERCONAT F.
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level on the
dipstick. It should be between the
arrows in the FULL range on the
side of the dipstick with the words
MAX. HOT at the top. Do not add
fluid if the level is within this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the FULL range. Be sure to put the dipstick
back in the reservoir.
BRAKE FLUID
Checking and adding brake fluid
Brake fluid should be checked and refilled as needed. Refer to the
scheduled maintenance informationfor the service interval schedules.
ADD MAX. HOTFULL
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STEERING LINKAGE LUBRICATION POINTS
There are nine lubrication points on the steering linkage shown as “A”.
Refer to theLubricant specificationschart in this chapter for lubricant
type to use.
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
Refer toscheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for changing the air filter element.
When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filter
element listed. Refer toMotorcraft part numbersin this chapter.
Note:Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not
remove it while the engine is running.
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)All 6.0 quarts
(5.7L)
Engine coolant
1Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)All 30.6 quarts
(29.0L)3
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FAll Keep in FULL
range on
dipstick
Rear axle
2Motorcraft SAE
75W-140
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantDana 80 4.0 quarts
(3.9L)
Dana S135 and
Dana S14512.0 quarts
(11.7L)
Fuel tank N/A All 75 .0 gallons
(284.0L)
Transmission
4Motorcraft
MERCONSP
AT FAll 17.5 quarts
(16.6L)5
Parking brake
assemblyMotorcraft
MERCONAT FAll Fill to bottom of
fill plug hole
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.2Fill 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6 mm to 14 mm) below bottom of fill hole.
Your vehicle’s rear axle is filled with a synthetic rear axle lubricant and is
considered lubricated for life. These lubricants do not need to be
checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the
axle assembly has been submerged in water. The axle lubricant should
be changed any time the rear axle has been submerged in water.
3Capacity is approximate and will vary due to second stage manufacturer
completion of HVAC system. Fill to Hot/Cold Lines on reservoir.
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Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Engine oil Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
XO-5W20-QSP
(US)
CXO-5W20–LSP12
(Canada)WSS-M2C930-A
with API
Certification
Mark
Automatic
transmission
Torqshift
5-speed
1
Motorcraft
MERCONSP
AT FXT-6-QSP MERCONSP
WSS-M2C919-D
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Parking brake
assemblyMotorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Rear Axle
Dana 80, S135,
S145AxleMotorcraft SAE
75W-140
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantXY-75W140–QL WSL-M2C192-A
Transmission
/steering/parking
brake linkages
and pivots,
brake and clutch
pedal shaft (if
equipped)Premium
Long-Life GreaseXG-1-C or
XG-1-KESA-M1C75-B
1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the
correct type. Refer toscheduled maintenance informationto
determine the correct service interval.
Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCONand MERCONV. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCONtype
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L
Lamps
daytime running light ...............15
headlamps .................................15
headlamps, flash to pass ..........16
instrument panel, dimming .....16
replacing bulbs .........................16
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................16
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ............56
Load limits ...................................40
Loading instructions ...................47
Lubricant specifications ...119, 121
Lug nuts ......................................31
M
Message center ...........................10
Motorcraft parts ................104, 116
O
Octane rating ............................103
Oil (see Engine oil) ....................89
Overdrive .....................................18
P
Parking brake ..............................56
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....116
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .................................69
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....110
fluid, refill capacity ................117
fluid, specifications .........119, 121R
Relays ....................................65, 72
Roadside assistance ....................63
S
Safety defects, reporting ............85
Servicing your vehicle ................87
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................116, 121
Special notice ................................5
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................119, 121
Speed control ..............................18
Starting your vehicle ......50–51, 53
jump starting ............................72
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................17
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................17
Tires .......................................21–22
alignment ..................................38
care ............................................37
changing ....................................27
checking the pressure ..............24
inspecting and inflating ...........23
label ...........................................36
replacing ..............................26, 29
rotating ......................................39
safety practices .........................38
sidewall information .................31
snow tires and chains ..............40
terminology ...............................22
tire grades .................................22
treadwear ............................21, 37
Towing .........................................47
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