fuel cap FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS 2017 13.G Owners Manual

Reduced Engine Performance...................51
Economical Driving
.........................................51
Driving Through Water
..................................52
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
.....................................53
Hazard Warning Flashers............................54
Jump Starting the Vehicle...........................54
Transporting the Vehicle
.............................56
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need
.................58
In California (U.S. Only)
...............................59
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................60
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
...........................61
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada...........................................................61
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.......................................................62
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................63
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...............................................................63
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart.............................65
Changing a Fuse
.............................................83
Maintenance
General Information
.....................................85
Under Hood Overview - Commercial Chassis..........................................................86
Under Hood Overview - Motorhome Chassis
...........................................................87
Engine Oil Dipstick
........................................88
Engine Oil Check............................................88
Oil Change Indicator Reset
........................89
Engine Coolant Check
.................................89
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check..............................................................93 Brake Fluid Check
..........................................95
Power Steering Fluid Check.......................97
Fuel Filter
..........................................................98
Changing the 12V Battery...........................98
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................100
Vehicle Care
General Information.....................................101
Cleaning the Exterior....................................101
Cleaning the Engine.....................................102
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels
........................102
Vehicle Storage.............................................103
Wheels and Tires
Tire Care
...........................................................105
Using Snow Chains
......................................120
Changing a Road Wheel
.............................121
Technical Specifications
............................124
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications
..................................125
Motorcraft Parts
............................................125
Vehicle Identification Number
.................127
Vehicle Certification Label.........................127
Transmission Code Designation.............128
Capacities and Specifications
.................129
Ford Protect
Ford Protect....................................................134
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information
........136
Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........139
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................141
Scheduled Maintenance Record
............143
Appendices
Type Approvals
.............................................154
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Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
Heated windshield
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
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Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
Indicates engine oil pressure. The needle
should stay in the normal operating range
(between L and H). If the needle falls
below the normal range, stop the vehicle,
turn off the engine and check the engine
oil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil level is
correct, have your vehicle checked by your
authorized dealer.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed. Vehicle speed is
limited to either 65 mph (105 km/h) or 75
mph (120 km/h).
Transmission Fluid Temperature
Gauge
Normal area
The transmission fluid is within the normal
operating temperature (between H and
C).
Yellow area
The transmission fluid is higher than
normal operating temperature. This can
be caused by special operation conditions
(i.e. snowplowing, towing or off-road use).
Operating the transmission for extended
periods of time with the gauge in the
yellow area may cause internal
transmission damage. Altering the severity
of the driving conditions is recommended
to lower the transmission temperature into
the normal range.
Red area
The transmission fluid is overheating. Stop
the vehicle to allow the temperature to
return to normal range.
If the gauge is operating in the yellow or
red area, stop the vehicle and verify the
airflow is not restricted such as snow or
debris blocking airflow through the grill. If
the gauge continues to show high
temperatures, see your authorized dealer.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge WARNING
Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap while the engine is running or hot.
At normal operating temperature, the
needle will remain in the center section.
Note:
Do not restart the engine until the
cause of overheating has been resolved.
If the needle enters the red section, the
engine is overheating. Stop the engine,
switch the ignition off and determine the
cause once the engine has cooled down.
Fuel Gauge
Note: The fuel gauge may vary slightly
when your vehicle is moving or on a slope.
Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge
indicates approximately how much fuel
you have left in the fuel tank. The arrow
adjacent to the fuel pump symbol
indicates on which side of your vehicle the
fuel filler door is located.
The needle should move toward F when
you refuel your vehicle. If the needle points
to E after adding fuel, have an authorized
dealer check the system soon.
After refueling, some variability in the
position of the needle is normal:
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Certain messages need to be confirmed before you can access the menus.
Engine
Action
Message
The engine is overheating. Stop your vehicle as soonas safely possible, turn off the engine. If the warning
stays on followed by an indicator chime or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as
possible. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot.
REDUCED ENGINE POWER
The engine is overheating. Stop your vehicle as soonas safely possible, turn off the engine. If the warning
stays on followed by an indicator chime or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
STOP ENGINE SAFELY
The engine coolant is overheating. Stop your vehicle
as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let it cool. Check the coolant and coolant level. If the
warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
CHECK ENGINE TEMPERATURE
A early reminder of a low fuel condition.
FUEL LEVEL LOW
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Maintenance
Action
Message
The engine oil pressure is low. Check the level of the
engine oil. If the oil level is OK and this warning persists, shut down the engine immediately and contact an
authorized dealer as soon as possible. See Engine Oil
Check (page 88).
LOW OIL PRESSURE
The brake fluid level is low and the brake system
should be inspected immediately.
See Brake Fluid
Check (page 95).
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW
The fuel cap is loose, not seated properly or off. Stop
your vehicle when convenient, turn off the engine and check that you inserted the fuel cap properly. Rotatethe cap until you hear a click. The warning messageswitches off after a proper drive cycle is completed. See
Emission Control System (page 30). If the
warning message remains on or continues to comes
back on, see an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
CHECK FUEL CAP
Transmission Action
Message
The transmission fluid is overheating. This warning
may appear when towing heavy loads or when driving in a low gear at a high speed for an extended period
of time. Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let the transmission cool.
CHECK TRANS TEMPERATURE
A reminder to apply the brakes, then shift to park.
SHIFT TO PARK
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WARNINGS
Read and follow all the instructions
on the pump island.
Turn off your engine when you are
refueling.
Do not smoke if you are near fuel or
refueling your vehicle.
Keep sparks, flames and smoking
materials away from fuel.
Stay outside your vehicle and do not
leave the fuel pump unattended
when refueling your vehicle. This is
against the law in some places. Keep children away from the fuel
pump; never let children pump fuel.
Do not use personal electronic
devices while refueling.
Wait at least 10 seconds before
removing the fuel pump nozzle to
allow any residual fuel to drain into
the fuel tank. Stop refueling after the fuel pump
nozzle automatically shuts off for the
second time. Failure to follow this
will fill the expansion space in the fuel tank
and could lead to fuel overflowing. Do not remove the fuel pump nozzle
from its fully inserted position when
refueling.
Use the following guidelines to avoid
electrostatic charge build-up when filling
an ungrounded fuel container:
•
Place approved fuel container on the
ground.
• Do not fill a fuel container while it is in
the vehicle (including the cargo area).
• Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact
with the fuel container while filling.
• Do not use a device that would hold
the fuel pump handle in the fill position. Fuel Filler Cap WARNINGS
The fuel system may be under
pressure. If you hear a hissing sound
near the fuel filler door, do not refuel
until the sound stops. Otherwise, fuel may
spray out, which could cause serious
personal injury. If you do not use the proper fuel filler
cap, excessive pressure or vacuum
in the fuel tank may damage the fuel
system or cause the fuel cap to disengage
in a collision, which may result in possible
personal injury. Note:
If you must replace the fuel filler cap,
replace it with a fuel filler cap that is
designed for your vehicle. The customer
warranty may be void for any damage to the
fuel tank or fuel system if the correct
genuine Ford, Motorcraft or other certified
fuel filler cap is not used.
Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed
design with a 1/4th turn on and off feature.
When fueling your vehicle:
1. Put your vehicle in park (P).
2. Switch the engine off.
3. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise until it spins off.
4. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe.
5. To install the cap, align the tabs on the
cap with the notches on the filler pipe.
6. Turn the filler cap clockwise 1/4 of a turn clockwise until it clicks at least
once.
If the Check Fuel Cap light or a Check Fuel
Cap message appears in the instrument
cluster and stays on after you start the
engine, you may not have installed the fuel
filler properly.
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If the fuel cap light remains on, at the next
opportunity, safely pull off of the road,
remove the fuel filler cap, align the cap
properly and reinstall it. The check fuel cap
light or Check fuel cap message may not
reset immediately. It may take several
driving cycles for the indicators to turn off.
A driving cycle consists of an engine
start-up (after four or more hours with the
engine off) followed by normal city and
highway driving.
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Empty reserve is the amount of fuel
remaining in the tank after the fuel gauge
indicates empty. The amount of usable
fuel in the empty reserve varies and should
not be relied upon to increase driving range.
•
The usable capacity of the fuel tank is
the amount of fuel that you can add to
the fuel tank when the fuel gauge
indicates empty, before the first fuel
filler nozzle automatic shutoff event.
• The advertised capacity is equal to the
volumetric difference between actual
fuel fill before the first fuel filler nozzle
automatic shutoff event and the fuel
quantity when the fuel gauge indicates
empty. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 125). It is the
usable capacity minus the empty
reserve.
• Due to the empty reserve, you may be
able to add more fuel than the
advertised capacity of the fuel tank
when the fuel gauge indicates empty. Filling the Fuel Tank
For consistent results when refueling:
•
Turn the ignition off before fueling; an
inaccurate reading results if the engine
is left running.
• Use the same fill rate
(low-medium-high) each time the tank
is filled.
• Allow no more than one automatic
shut-off when refueling.
Results are most accurate when the filling
method is consistent.
Calculating Fuel Economy
Do not measure fuel economy during the
first
1,000 mi (1,600 km) of driving (this is
your engine ’s break-in period). A more
accurate measurement is obtained after
2,000 mi (3,200 km)
to 3,000 mi
(4,800 km). Also, fuel expense, frequency
of fill ups or fuel gauge readings are not
accurate ways to measure fuel economy.
1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record
the initial odometer reading.
2. Each time you fill the fuel tank, record the amount of fuel added.
3. After at least three fill ups, fill the fuel tank and record the current odometer
reading.
4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer reading.
To calculate L/100 km (liters per 100
kilometers) fuel consumption, multiply the
liters used by 100, then divide by kilometers
traveled. To calculate MPG (miles per
gallon) fuel consumption, divide miles
traveled by gallons used.
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LOAD LIMIT
Vehicle Loading - with and
without a Trailer
This section will guide you in the
proper loading of your vehicle,
trailer or both, to keep your loaded
vehicle weight within its design
rating capability, with or without
a trailer. Properly loading your
vehicle will provide maximum
return of vehicle design
performance. Before loading your
vehicle, familiarize yourself with
the following terms for
determining your vehicle
’s weight
ratings, with or without a trailer,
from the vehicle ’s Tire Label or
Safety Compliance Certification
Label:
Base Curb Weight - is the weight
of the vehicle including a full tank
of fuel and all standard
equipment. It does not include
passengers, cargo, or optional
equipment.
Vehicle Curb Weight -
is the
weight of your new vehicle when
you picked it up from your
authorized dealer plus any
aftermarket equipment. Cargo Weight -
includes all
weight added to the Base Curb
Weight, including cargo and
optional equipment. When towing,
trailer tongue load or king pin
weight is also part of cargo weight.
GAW (Gross Axle Weight) -
is
the total weight placed on each
axle (front and rear) including
vehicle curb weight and all
payload. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) -
is the maximum
allowable weight that can be
carried by a single axle (front or
rear). These numbers are shown
on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label. The label shall
be affixed to either the door hinge
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Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay number
Engine heated exhaust gas oxygen sensor
#11 and #21.
Vapor management valve.
Powertrain control module relay coil.
5A*
4
Powertrain control module keep alive
memory.
Powertrain control module power.
20A*
5
Instrument panel dimmer module.
20A*
6
Park lamp feeds.
Trailer tow running lamp relay coil.
Ignition coils.
20A*
7
Radio capacitors.
Hydromax – Anti-lock brake system
module.
30A*
8
Powertrain control module.
10A*
9
Daytime running lamps.
20A*
10
Fuel pump relay coil.
20A*
11
Powertrain control module.
Fuel pump diode.
Instrument panel - backup lamp feed.
25A*
12
Trailer tow backup lamps feed.
Trailer tow electric brake controller feed.
30A**
13
Instrument panel battery feed (fuse #15,
21).
60A**
14
Lighting primary fuse.
Power distribution box fuse #19.
Trailer tow park lamps.
20A**
15
Anti-lock brake system module –
Hydromax.
60A**
16
Anti-lock brake system module – Hydro-
boost.
40A**
Horn feed.
20A**
17
Backup lamp relay coil.
20A**
18
A/C clutch coil.
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Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay number
Brake lamps.
10A*
M5
Radio capacitors.
20A*
M6
Ignition coils.
Backup lamp relay coil.
5A*
M7
Air conditioning clutch coil.
Air conditioning demand switch.
Catalyst monitor sensor.
20A*
M8
Engine heated exhaust gas oxygen sensor
#11 and #21.
Vapor management valve.
Powertrain control module power.
20A*
M9
Not used.
—
M10
Powertrain control module relay keep alive
power.
5A*
M11
Powertrain control module relay coil.
Parking lamps feed.
20A*
M12
Not used.
Diode
D1
Fuel pump.
Diode
D2
Air conditioning clutch.
Diode
D3
Not used.
—
R2-1
Powertrain control module relay feed
(power distribution box fuse M6, M7, M8,
M9).
30A**
J1
Fuel injectors.
20A**
J2
Fuel pump motor.
Mass airflow sensor.
Powertrain control module.
Cigar lighter power point.
20A**
J3
Diagnostic connector.
Blower motor.
40A**
J4
Headlamps.
30A**
J5
Daytime running lamps on/off relay coil.
Headlamp daytime running lamp relay
feed.
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