towing FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS 2011 12.G Owner's Manual

SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
If you operate your vehicleprimarilyin one of the more demanding
conditions listed below, you will need to have some items maintained
more frequently. If you onlyoccasionallyoperate your vehicle under
these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additional
maintenance. For specific recommendations, see your dealership service
advisor or technician.
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Inspect and lubricate U-joints
– See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)– Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag
– Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth; vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should
only rotate if unusual wear is observed
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 months– Change engine oil and filter
– Inspect and lubricate U-joints
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid (except 6R80 and
TorqShifttransmissions)
– Replace front wheel bearing grease/grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles)
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Towing .........................................47
trailer towing ............................47
wrecker ......................................82
Transmission ...............................58
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ......58
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................117
fluid, refill capacities ..............125
lubricant specifications ..........125
Turn signal ..................................21
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..................................128–129Vehicle loading
............................42
Ventilating your vehicle
.............54
W
Warning lights (see Lights)
.......10
Water, Driving through
...............62
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
..........................................22
Wrecker towing
...........................82
Index
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