engine FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS 2011 12.G Manual PDF

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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Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy
commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Replace cabin air filter
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)– Inspect brake system
– Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag
– Lubricate control arm and steering ball joints if equipped
with grease fittings
– 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– Inspect and lubricate U-joints
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km),
6 months or 200 hours of engine
operation– Change engine oil and filter
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)
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)– Replace spark plugs
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Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Replace engine air filter
– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)– Inspect 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)
Every 50,000 miles (80,000 km)– Change rear axle fluid (E-450 and F-450/550 only)
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ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD
Initial change 6 years or 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
(whichever comes first)
After initial change Every 3 years or 45,000 miles (72,000 km)
Engine coolant change log
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Hot climate oil change intervals
❑If operating conditions are normal and you drive your vehicle under typical, everyday conditionsandyou are using an API
performance category oil of SL or later (for example SM, etc.) then you can follow the 7,500 mile (12,000 km) normal
service oil change intervals schedule. Vehicles operating in the Middle East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or locations with
similar climates must follow the oil change interval of 3,000 mile (4,800 km) if the owner is using oils defined by the
American Petroleum Institute (API) performance category of API SK or earlier (for example SJ, etc.).
Engine air filter & cabin air filter replacement
❑Engine air filter and cabin air filter life is dependent on exposure to dusty and dirty conditions. Vehicles operated in these
conditions will require frequent inspection and replacement of the engine air filter and cabin air filter.
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .......................55
Air cleaner filter .......120–121, 124
Ambulance packages ....................5
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ..................98
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..........................55–56
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive ...................................59
fluid, adding ............................117
fluid, checking ........................117
fluid, refill capacities ..............125
fluid, specification ..................125
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........125
refill capacities ........................125
B
Battery .........................................96
acid, treating emergencies .......96
jumping a disabled battery ......79
maintenance-free ......................96
replacement, specifications ...124
servicing ....................................96
Brakes ....................................54–55
anti-lock ...............................55–56
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .............................56
fluid, checking and
adding ..............................115, 117
fluid, refill capacities ..............125
fluid, specifications .................125
lubricant specifications ..........125
shift interlock ............................58Bulbs ............................................21
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....125
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire ...........................73
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ................90
wheels ........................................90
Coolant
checking and adding ................98
refill capacities ................101, 125
specifications ..........................125
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................23
Customer Assistance ..................63
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................130, 133
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .......................86
Getting roadside assistance .....63
Getting the service you
need ...........................................83
Ordering additional owner’s
literature ...................................88
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program .....................................86
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................20
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................117
engine oil ...................................93
Driving under special
conditions ....................................62
through water ...........................62
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Electronic message center .........16
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ............................79
Emergency Flashers ...................64
Emission control system ..........111
Engine ........................................128
cleaning .....................................90
coolant .......................................98
fail-safe cooling .......................102
idle speed control .....................96
lubrication specifications .......125
refill capacities ........................125
service points ......................92–93
Engine oil ....................................93
checking and adding ................93
dipstick ......................................93
filter, specifications ..........95, 124
recommendations .....................95
refill capacities ........................125
specifications ..........................125
Event data recording ....................5
Exhaust fumes ............................54
F
Fail safe cooling ........................102
Fluid capacities .........................125
Fuel ............................................104
calculating fuel economy .......108
capacity ...................................125
choosing the right fuel ...........106
detergent in fuel .....................107
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...................................104, 108
filter, specifications ........104, 124
improving fuel economy ........108
octane rating ...................107, 128quality ......................................107
running out of fuel .................107
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................104
Fuses ............................................65
G
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................108
Gauges .........................................13
H
Hazard flashers ...........................64
Headlamps ...................................20
daytime running lights .............20
flash to pass ..............................21
high beam .................................20
turning on and off ....................20
I
Ignition .................................51, 128
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................112
Instrument panel
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................21
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ........79
K
Keys
positions of the ignition ...........51
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Lamps
daytime running light ...............20
headlamps .................................20
headlamps, flash to pass ..........21
instrument panel, dimming .....21
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ............56
Loading instructions ...................47
Load limits ...................................42
Lubricant specifications ...........125
Lug nuts ......................................78
M
Message center ...........................16
english/metric button ...............18
system check button ................18
warning messages .....................18
Motorcraftparts ......................124
O
Octane rating ............................107
Oil (see Engine oil) ....................93
P
Parking brake ..............................57
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........124
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .................................69
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....114
fluid, refill capacity ................125
fluid, specifications .................125R
Relays ....................................65, 72
Roadside assistance ....................63
S
Safety defects, reporting ............89
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Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............139
Servicing your vehicle ................91
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................124, 128
Special notice ................................4
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................125
Speed control ..............................23
Starting your vehicle ............51–53
jump starting ............................79
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................22
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................22
Tires .......................................25–26
alignment ..................................35
care ............................................31
changing ..............................73, 75
checking the pressure ..............30
inflating .....................................27
replacing ..............................33, 76
rotating ......................................36
safety practices .........................34
sidewall information .................37
snow tires and chains ..............41
spare tire ...................................73
terminology ...............................26
tire grades .................................26
treadwear ............................25, 32
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