technical specifications FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS 2014 12.G Owners Manual

Hazard Warning Flashers.............................51
Jump Starting the Vehicle............................51
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need.................54
In California (U.S. Only)...............................55
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)........................56
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only).........................56
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada...........................................................57
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature.......................................................58
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)...............................................................58
Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)...............................................................59
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart............................60
Changing a Fuse...............................................71
Maintenance
General Information......................................72
Under Hood Overview..................................73
Engine Oil Dipstick.........................................75
Engine Oil Check.............................................75
Engine Coolant Check..................................76
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck..............................................................79
Brake Fluid Check..........................................80
Power Steering Fluid Check.......................82
Fuel Filter...........................................................83
Changing the 12V Battery...........................83
Changing the Engine Air Filter...................85
Vehicle Care
General Information......................................87
Cleaning the Exterior.....................................87
Cleaning the Engine......................................87
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.........................88
Vehicle Storage..............................................88
Wheels and Tires
Tire Care.............................................................91
Using Snow Chains.....................................106
Changing a Road Wheel............................107
Technical Specifications.............................110
Capacities and Specific-ations
Engine Specifications....................................111
Motorcraft Parts.............................................112
Vehicle Identification Number..................113
Vehicle Certification Label.........................113
Transmission Code Designation..............114
Technical Specifications.............................115
Extended Service Plan(ESP)
Extended Service Plan (ESP)...................119
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information..........121
Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........124
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance..............................................126
Scheduled Maintenance Record............128
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Hydromax
WARNINGS
Carefully read cautionary informationon product label. For MEDICALEMERGENCY INFORMATION contacta physician or Poison Control Centerimmediately; on Ford-Motorcraft™products call: 1-800-959-3673 (FORD).Failure to follow these instructions mayresult in personal injury.
Use of any brake fluid other than thatindicated for your brake system willcause permanent damage.
Do not let the reservoir for the mastercylinder run dry. This may cause thebrakes to fail and result in personalinjury.
Chassis with gross vehicle weight ratingsof 20500 pounds (9299 kilograms),22000 pounds (9979 kilograms), 24000pounds (10886 kilograms) and 26000pounds (11793 kilograms) are equippedwith Hydromax Brake Booster Systemsand must use Motorcraft DOT 5.1 MotorVehicle Brake Fluid or equivalent meetingFord Specification ESD-M6C57-A. SeeTechnical Specifications (page 115).
Add fluid up to the bottom of the ringslocated at the top of the reservoir. Do notfill above this line.
•Use only DOT 5.1 brake fluid that iscertified to meet Ford specifications.
•A clear gel-like substance in thehydraulic brake master cylinderreservoir may appear on some vehicles.This substance is a silicone baselubricant used during assembly of themaster cylinder. It will float on top ofthe brake hydraulic fluid in the mastercylinder. This condition is normal andin no way affects the operation of thebrake system. It does not require anyservice.
•Brake system fluid should be replacedon a regular basis to maintain optimumbraking performance, especially underheavy-duty driving conditions such asfrequent steep grades or heavy towingloads. See Scheduled Maintenance(page 121).
Hydroboost
Chassis with gross vehicle weight ratingsof 16000 pounds (7257 kilograms), 18000pounds (8165 kilograms) and 19500pounds (8845 kilograms) are equippedwith Hydroboost Brake Booster Systemsand must use Motorcraft HighPerformance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle BrakeFluid or equivalent meeting FordSpecification WSS-M6C62-A.
Add brake fluid from a clean unopenedcontainer until the level reaches MAX. Donot fill above this line. Use only DOT 3brake fluid that is certified to meet Fordspecifications.
Brake system fluid should be replaced ona regular basis to maintain optimumbraking performance, especially underheavy-duty driving conditions such asfrequent steep grades or heavy towingloads. See Scheduled Maintenance(page 121).
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Parking brake fluid
Note:Do not fill the parking brake throughthe vent plug (A) (located on top of thetransmission).
Check the parking brake fluid level only ifthere is visible signs of fluid leakage. Ifnecessary, fill the parking brake assemblyto the bottom of the filler plug hole (B)(located on the driver side of thetransmission). See TechnicalSpecifications (page 115).
POWER STEERING FLUID
CHECK
Note:The power steering cap has both acold and hot indicator on the dipstick.
1.Start the engine and let it run until itreaches normal operating temperature(the engine coolant temperature gaugeindicator will be near the center of thenormal area between H and C).
2.While the engine idles, turn the steeringwheel left and right several times.
3.Turn the engine off.
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4.Check the fluid level on the dipstick. Itshould be between the arrows in theFULL range on the side of the dipstickwith the words MAX. HOT at the top.Do not add fluid if the level is withinthis range.
5.If the fluid is low, add fluid in smallamounts, continuously checking thelevel until it reaches the FULL range.Be sure to put the dipstick back in thereservoir.
Steering linkage lubrication points
There are nine lubrication points on thesteering linkage shown as “A”. SeeTechnical Specifications (page 115).
FUEL FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a lifetimefuel filter that is integrated with the fueltank. Regular maintenance or replacementis not needed.
CHANGING THE 12V BATTERY
WARNINGS
Batteries normally produce explosivegases which can cause personalinjury. Therefore, do not allowflames, sparks or lighted substances tocome near the battery. When working nearthe battery, always shield your face andprotect your eyes. Always provide properventilation.
When lifting a plastic-cased battery,excessive pressure on the end wallscould cause acid to flow through thevent caps, resulting in personal injury anddamage to the vehicle or battery. Lift thebattery with a battery carrier or with yourhands on opposite corners.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
WARNING
When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materialspresent on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub,brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make sure that any fastenersthat attach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do not interfere with the mountingsurfaces of the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at thewheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come offwhile the vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of control.
Ib-ft (Nm)*Bolt size
150 (200)M14 x 1.5(19.5 inch wheels)
450 (610)M22 x 1.5(22.5 inch wheels)
*Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Fordrecommended replacement fasteners.
On vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels, retighten the wheel lug nuts to the specifiedtorque at 100 miles (160 kilometers), and again at 500 miles (800 kilometers) of newvehicle operation and after any wheel disturbance (such as tire rotation, changing a flattire, wheel removal).
On all two-piece flat wheel nuts, apply one drop of motor oil between the flat washerand the nut. Do not apply motor oil to the wheel nut threads or the wheel stud threads.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Ford part number /Ford specificationFord part nameor equivalentCapacityItem
PM-20 /MotorcraftHigh Perform-ance DOT 4 LVMotor VehicleBrake Fluid
Between MIN and MAXon reservoirBrake fluid1 -Hydro-boost brake boostersystem—Chassis withGross Vehicle WeightRatings of 16000 lb(7257 kg), 18000 lb(8165 kg) and 19500 lb(8845 kg)
WSS-M6C65-A2
YS4Z-19542-AA /DOT 5.1 MotorVehicle BrakeFluid
Between MIN and MAXon reservoirBrake fluid-Hydromaxbrake boostersystem—Chassis withGross Vehicle WeightRatings of 20500 lb(9299 kg), 22000 lb(9979 kg), 24000 lb(10886 kg) and 26000lb (11793 kg)
ESD-M6C57-A orWSS-M6C65-A2
VC-7-B (U.S.) /MotorcraftPremium GoldEngine Coolant(yellow-colored)
30.6 qt (29.0L)Engine coolant2,3WSS-M97B51-A1
CVC-7-B (Canada) /WSS-M97B51-A1
XO-5W20-QSP orXO-5W20-QFS(U.S.) /
MotorcraftSAE 5W-20Motor Oil orequivalent
7.0 qt (6.6L)Engine oil4,5,6
WSS-M2C945-A
CXO-5W20-LSP12 orCXO-5W20-LFS12(Canada) /WSS-M2C945-A
XT-10-QLV /MotorcraftMERCON LV18.2 qt (17.2L)Automatic transmission
TorqShift 5-speed7,8WSS-M2C938-A
XT-5-QM /MotorcraftMERCON VKeep in FULL range ondipstickPower steering fluidWSS-M2C938-A
Fill to bottom of fillplug holeParking brake assembly
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About This Manual...........................................3Protecting the Environment................................3ABSSee: Brakes.............................................................33ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes..................................................................33AccessoriesSee: Replacement PartsRecommendation..............................................6Adjusting the Steering Wheel......................8Audible Warnings and Indicators..............15Fail-Safe Cooling Warning Chime...................15Headlamps On Warning Chime.......................15Key in Ignition Warning Chime..........................15Parking Brake On Warning Chime...................15Automatic Transmission.............................29Brake-Shift Interlock............................................31If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow....................................................................32Understanding the Positions of YourAutomatic Transmission..............................29Automatic Transmission FluidCheck...............................................................79Adjusting automatic transmission fluidlevels....................................................................80Automatic transmission fluid filter...............80Correct fluid level..................................................79High fluid level......................................................80Low fluid level........................................................79
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Brake Fluid Check..........................................80Hydroboost..............................................................81Hydromax................................................................81Parking brake fluid...............................................82Brakes.................................................................33General Information............................................33Breaking-In.......................................................48
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California Proposition 65...............................5Capacities and Specifications...................111Technical Specifications...................................115
Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior.................................87Changing a Fuse..............................................71Fuses..........................................................................71Changing a Road Wheel............................107Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation......................................................107Tire Change Procedure....................................108Changing the 12V Battery...........................83Battery relearn......................................................84Changing the Engine Air Filter...................85Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.........................88Cleaning the Engine......................................87Cleaning the Exterior.....................................87Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts........................87Exterior Chrome....................................................87Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)...................87Underbody..............................................................87Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check..............................76Cruise Control....................................................8Principle of Operation.........................................35Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control..................................35Customer Assistance...................................54
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Daytime Running Lamps...............................11Direction Indicators..........................................11Driving Hints.....................................................48Driving Through Water.................................49DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps...........................11
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Economical Driving.......................................48Emission Control System............................26On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)......................27Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance(I/M) Testing......................................................27Engine Coolant Check..................................76Adding Engine Coolant.......................................76Recycled Engine Coolant...................................77Severe Climates.....................................................77What you Should Know About Fail-SafeCooling................................................................78
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications...............111The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).........................56Tire Care.............................................................91Glossary of Tire Terminology...........................92Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading.................................................................91Information Contained on the TireSidewall..............................................................93Temperature A B C...............................................92Traction AA A B C..................................................91Treadwear................................................................91TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.........................................91Towing a Trailer...............................................42Load Placement...................................................42Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........47Emergency Towing...............................................47Towing................................................................42Transmission Code Designation..............114Transmission....................................................29TransmissionSee: Transmission................................................29Transporting the Vehicle.............................46
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Under Hood Overview..................................73Commercial chassis............................................74Motorhome chassis.............................................73Using Cruise Control.....................................35Switching Cruise Control Off...........................35Switching Cruise Control On............................35Using Snow Chains.....................................106Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only)...........................56
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Vehicle Care......................................................87General Information............................................87Vehicle Certification Label.........................113Vehicle Identification Number..................113
Vehicle Storage..............................................88Battery.....................................................................89Body..........................................................................89Brakes.......................................................................89Cooling system.....................................................89Engine......................................................................89Fuel system............................................................89General....................................................................88Miscellaneous.......................................................89Removing Vehicle From Storage....................89Tires..........................................................................89VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number..............113
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Warning Lamps and Indicators..................13Anti-Lock Braking System..................................13Battery.......................................................................13Brake Reserve System.........................................14Brake System..........................................................14Cruise Control.........................................................14Direction Indicator.................................................14Electronic Throttle Control................................14Fasten Safety Belt.................................................14High Beam...............................................................14Service Engine Soon............................................14Transmission Tow/Haul......................................15WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior.................................87See: Wipers and Washers....................................9Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................107Wheels and Tires............................................91Technical Specifications...................................110Windshield Washers........................................9Windshield Wipers...........................................9Wipers and Washers.......................................9
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