warning FORD F650 2001 10.G Owner's Guide

OWNER MAINTENANCE
You can do much of the maintenance your vehicle requires yourself, if
you have the time and a reasonable amount of mechanical ability. If you
prefer to have this work done professionally, your authorized dealer
stands ready to help you.
All mechanical components and attachments are important in that they
could affect the performance of vital components and systems. If
replacement becomes necessary, they must be replaced with parts having
the same part number or with equivalent parts. Torque values of the
attaching parts must be used as specified during any reassembly
procedure to assure proper retention.
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM
To assure the emissions control systems operate effectively, you should
have the services listed in the maintenance schedule performed at the
specified time and km/mileage intervals. You should avoid running out of
fuel or turning off the ignition while the vehicle is in motion, especially
at high speeds.
Because of high engine compartment and exhaust system
temperatures resulting from emissions equipment, do not park,
idle or operate your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover
where the possibility of ground fire exists.
Do not make unauthorized modifications to the engine or vehicle.
Modifications causing increased amounts of unburned fuel to reach the
exhaust system can significantly increase the temperature of the engine
compartment and/or the exhaust system.
Avoid driving your vehicle if it does not operate properly. If the engine
diesels (more than five seconds of engine run-on after shut-off), misfires,
surges, stalls or backfires, see your dealer. Be alert for fluid leakage,
odor, smoke, loss of oil pressure, or charge indicator or over temperature
warning.
Do NOT use diesel fuel blended with waste oil in engines equipped with
a CATALYTIC CONVERTER-MUFFLER. Waste lube oil blending in fuel
will plug the CATALYTIC CONVERTER-MUFFLER, resulting in a
significant loss of engine power.
General maintenance information
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Maintenance Operation Frequency - Observation
Inspect the automatic slack
adjuster functionInsufficient power shown in loaded
practice stop
Check the operation of the
brakes, the clutch, and the
steering (*b,a)Vehicle handling qualities not up to
par
Inspect the vehicle for missing,
damaged, or mislocated noise
shieldsExcessive noise emanates from under
the cab or engine compartment
Check the engine performance
and the engine governorExcessive engine noise
Inspect the fan, the fan shroud,
and the fan clutchEngine overheats, fans runs at high
speed constantly, excessive fan noise,
or fan wobble due to worn bearings
Check for operation of ABS
warning lampAt each engine start up
Inspect the entire exhaust
system (including inlet pipe,
muffler, outlet pipe and all
exhaust clamps and fasteners)
for holes, leakage, breakage,
looseness and corrosive
damageExcessive noise or the smell of fumes
is experienced
Inspect the engine air
induction system (including the
air ducts, the air cleaner, and
the air cleaner element) for
loose fitting, damaged or
missing componentsExcessive noise emanates from the
engine compartment
Inspect the tires and check the
air pressure (*c)Poor steering, wandering or excessive
tire wear
Balance the wheels and the
tiresVibration or abnormal tire wear
indicates imbalance
Check the front end alignment
(*c)Poor steering, wandering or excessive
tire wear
Check the transmission and
engine mountings (*b)Hard shifting or excessive vibration
General maintenance information
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A
Air cleaner filter .......................174
Air conditioning ..........................22
Audio system (see Radio) .........28
Automatic transmission ............131
Auxiliary power point .................22
B
Battery .......................................172
jumping a disabled battery ....157
voltage gauge ............................19
Belt minder .................................92
Brakes ........................107, 109, 113
anti-lock ...................107±108, 116
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light .........13, 108
brake warning light ............10±11
fluid, checking and adding ....163
parking ....................110, 113, 116
trailer .......................................118
C
Cassette tape player .............49±50
Child safety restraints ................96
child safety belts ......................96
Child safety seats ........................97
attaching with tether straps ..100
in front seat ..............................99
in rear seat ................................99
tether anchorage hardware ...101
Cleaning your vehicle ...............196
engine compartment ..............198
exterior ....................................197
exterior lamps .........................198
instrument cluster lens ..........199instrument panel ....................199
interior .....................................199
plastic parts ............................198
safety belts ..............................199
washing ....................................196
waxing .....................................197
wheels ......................................198
wiper blades ............................198
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............22
Clock ..........................32, 39, 48, 62
Clutch ........................................164
fluid ..........................................164
Compass, electronic ....................71
calibration .................................73
set zone adjustment .................72
Console
overhead ....................................71
Controls
power seat .................................84
Coolant ......................................166
checking and adding ..............166
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................66
Customer Assistance ................142
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................233
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................226
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............232
Getting roadside assistance ...142
Getting the service you
need .........................................226
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................235
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................229
Index
237

Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................232
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................21
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................140
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................157
Emission control system ..........208
Engine
check engine/service engine
soon light ..................................15
cleaning ...................................198
coolant .....................................166
Engine block heater .................105
Engine fan .................................168
Engine oil ..................................159
checking and adding ..............159
oil pressure gauge ....................20
recommendations ...................161
Exhaust fumes ..........................106
F
Foglamps .....................................22
Fuel ............................................183
calculating fuel
economy ..........................141, 189
choosing the right fuel ...........185
filling your vehicle with fuel ..183
filter, specifications ........186±187gauge .........................................17
improving fuel
economy ..........................141, 189
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................183
Fuses ..................................143, 145
G
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...........................141, 189
Gauges .........................................17
battery voltage gauge ...............19
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................17
engine oil pressure gauge ........20
fuel gauge ..................................17
odometer ...................................18
speedometer .............................18
tachometer ................................19
trip odometer ............................19
H
Hazard flashers .........................143
Headlamps ...................................21
aiming ......................................195
daytime running lights .............21
flash to pass ..............................66
high beam ...........................13, 66
turning on and off ....................21
warning chime ..........................16
Heating ........................................22
heater only system ...................22
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................24
Hood ..........................................158
Index
238

I
Ignition
removing the key ....................130
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..97
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................199
cluster ......................................199
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................21
location of components ............10
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......157
K
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............16
removing from the ignition ....130
L
Lamps ..........................................74
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................195
cargo lamps ...............................21
daytime running light ...............21
fog lamps ...................................22
headlamps .................................21
headlamps, flash to pass ..........66
instrument panel, dimming .....21
interior lamps ...........................74
replacing bulbs ...............192±194
Lane change indicator (see
Turn signal) .................................65
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....13, 108
brake ....................................10±11charging system ........................11
check coolant ......................14, 16
high beam .................................13
safety belt .................................15
service engine soon ..................15
turn signal indicator .................12
Lubricant specifications ...........201
M
Maintenance and Care ..............211
Manual transmission .................126
Mirrors .........................................77
heated ........................................74
O
Odometer .....................................18
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................79
Parking brake ............110, 113, 116
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................148
Power door locks ........................76
Power steering ..................124±125
fluid, checking and adding ....168
R
Radio ............................................28
Refill capacities for fluids ........200
Relays ................................143, 152
Remote entry system ...........78±79
illuminated entry ......................79
locking/unlocking doors ...........78
Index
239

panic alarm ...............................79
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................80
replacing the batteries .............81
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..............................87±89
Safety defects, reporting ..........236
Safety restraints ....................87±89
belt minder ...............................92
cleaning the safety belts ..95, 199
extension assembly ..................91
for adults .............................88±89
for children ...............................96
lap belt ......................................90
warning light and
chime ....................... 15±16, 91±92
Safety seats for children ............97
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................87
Seats ............................................82
child safety seats ......................97
Servicing your vehicle ..............211
Speed control ..............................66
Speedometer ...............................18
Starting your vehicle ................102
jump starting ..........................157
preparing to start your
vehicle .....................................102
T
Tachometer .................................19
Tires
checking the pressure ............183Towing
wrecker ....................................157
Transmission
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................169
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................169
manual operation ....................126
Trip odometer .............................19
Turn signal ............................12, 65
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................205
Vehicle loading ..........................140
W
Warning chimes .............10, 16, 112
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................165
reservoir ..................................165
Water, Driving through .............140
Wheels .......................................179
Windows
power .........................................75
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and cleaning ............178
operation ...................................65
replacing wiper blades ...........178
Wrecker towing .........................157
Index
240