battery FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS 2006 11.G Owners Manual

Customer Assistance 78
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 85
Cleaning 86
Maintenance and Specifications 87
Engine compartment 88
Engine oil 89
Battery 92
Engine Coolant 94
Fuel information 100
Air filter(s) 116
Part numbers 116
Refill capacities 117
Lubricant specifications 119
Index 123
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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check fuel capLow tire warning
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Charging system:Illuminates when
the battery is not charging properly.
Transmission Tow/Haul Feature:
Illuminates when the Tow/Haul
feature has been activated. Refer to
theDrivingchapter for
transmission function and operation. If the light flashes steadily, have the
system serviced immediately, damage to the transmission could occur.
Speed control:Illuminates when
the speed control is activated. Turns
off when the speed control system
is deactivated.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
MINI MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAYS
With the ignition in the ON position, the mini message center, located on
your instrument cluster, displays text messages that alert you to possible
problems or malfunctions in your vehicle’s operating systems.
Note:The following warning messages will reappear on the display every
ten minutes.
Low fuel:Displays when the fuel
level in the fuel tank is at or near
empty (refer toFuel gaugein this
chapter).
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Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps
are working.
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is
latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and
remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp
remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly.
See your dealer or a qualified service technician.
Understanding the shift positions of the 5–speed automatic
transmission
This vehicle is equipped with an adaptive Transmission Shift Strategy.
Adaptive Shift Strategy offers the optimal transmission operation and
shift quality. When the vehicle’s battery has been disconnected for any
type of service or repair, the transmission will need to relearn the normal
shift strategy parameters, much like having to reset your radio stations
when your vehicle battery has been disconnected. The Adaptive
Transmission Strategy allows the transmission to relearn these operating
parameters. This learning process could take several transmission
upshifts and downshifts; during this learning process, slightly firmer
shifts may occur. After this learning process, normal shift feel and shift
scheduling will resume.
P (Park)
This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from
turning.
To put your vehicle in gear:
•Start the engine
•Depress the brake pedal
•Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear
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GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
To fully assist if you should have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company
offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is
separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available:
•24–hours, seven days a week
•for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of three years or
36,000 miles (60,000 km), whichever occurs first.
Roadside assistance will cover:
•a flat tire change with a good spare
•battery jump start
•lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer’s
responsibility)
•fuel delivery (fuel cost is the customer’s responsibility)
•towing of your disabled vehicle to the nearest Ford Motor Company
dealership, or authorized repair location
Canadian customers refer to your Owner Information Guide for
information on:
•coverage period
•exact fuel amounts
•towing of your disabled vehicle
USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Customers in the U.S. and Canada who require roadside assistance, may
contact 1–800–444–3311.
HAZARD LIGHTS CONTROL
Use only in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown,
approaching danger, etc. The hazard flashers can be operated when the
ignition is off.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
9 20A Stoplamps: Trailer tow Electric
Brake controller feed, Body
builder rear turn/stop feeds, Body
builder stop lamp feed, Trailer
turn/stop fuse feeds
10 10A Instrument cluster memory,
Power brake assist lamp*
11 30A Wiper/Washer module, Wiper feed
12 — Not used
13 10A ABS module
14 10A Warning chime module, Power
brake assist module*, Instrument
cluster power, Instrument cluster
warning lamps, Transmission
control switch
15 15A Left turn signal feed
16 20A Body builder battery (+12V) feed
17 5A Body builder radio feed
18 — Not used
19 5A DRL relays
20 — Not used
21 15A Right turn signal feed
22 20A Trailer tow turn signals
23 10A Cluster run/start
24 — Not used
25 10A Right-hand low beam headlamp
feed
26 10A Speed control module, Brake shift
interlock actuator
27 2A Brake pressure switch/Speed
control
28 — Not used
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Power distribution box
The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The
power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads.
Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current
fuses.
To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to
the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or
refilling fluid reservoirs.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the
Batterysection of theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
19 29
18 28
17 27
16 26
15 25
14 24
13
11 12
910
78
56
34
1223
22
21
20
6
5
4
3
2
1DIODE2
DIODE1
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
1 5A* Power brake assist module***
2 10A* A/C system
3 20A* Transmission, Vapor Management
Valve (VMV) solenoid, Heated
exhaust gas oxygen (HEGO)
sensors
4 5A* Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
memory
5 20A* PCM power, Fuel pump relay coil,
Fuel injectors, Mass Air Flow
(MAF) sensor with IAT, A/C
system relay coil
6 20A* Parklamp feeds, Instrument panel
fuse #41, Warning chime module,
Trailer tow running lamp relay
coil, I/P dimmer module
7 10A* Starter relay coil, BB neutral
sense
8 10A* Stoplamp switch (logic): Power
brake assist module***, Speed
control module, PCM, Anti-lock
Brake System (ABS) module,
Brake shift interlock actuator
9 — Not used
10 20A* Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
11 30A* Ignition coils, Radio capacitors #1
and #2, PCM relay
12 25A* Trailer tow running lamps feed,
Trailer tow back-up lamps feed, IP
- backup lamp feed
13 30A** Trailer tow electric brake
controller feed
14 60A** IP battery feed (fuse #9, 15, 21)
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
15 20A Trailer tow park lamps
16 60A** ABS module
17 — Not used
18 20A** Horn feed
19 — Not used
20 40A** PCM relay
21 20A** Fuel pump motor
22 20A** Diagnostic tool connector, Cigar
lighter feed
23 40A** Blower motor feed
24 50A** IP battery feed (fuses #4, 10, 16)
25 40A** Ignition switch feed (IP fuses #1,
5, 7, 11, 13, 14, 17, 19, PDB fuses
#7, 9, 11)
26 40A** Ignition switch feed (IP fuses #5,
11, 17, 26, 32, 38)
27 30A** Multifunction switch (headlamps)
28 30A** Starter solenoid
29 60A** Power brake assist motor***
Relay 1 — A/C clutch
Relay 2 — Fuel pump relay
Relay 3 — Horn relay
Relay 4 — Not used
Relay 5 — Blower motor relay
Relay 6 — PCM relay
Diode 1 — PCM diode
Diode 2 — Park brake diode
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses ***Vehicles with Hydromax brake assist
only
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Relay module
The relay box is located by the power distribution box in front of the
radiator in the engine compartment.
The relays are coded as follows:
Relay location Description
1 DRL power
2 Starter
3 Not Used
4 Starter ground
5 Reverse lamps
6 Trailer tow parking lamps
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,
sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or
vehicle damage.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes and
clothing, if contacted.
Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. Automatic
transmissions do not have push-start capability; doing so may
damage the catalytic converter.
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