catalytic converter FORD F650 2009 12.G Owners Manual

Note:If brake fluid requires attention to maintain a proper master
cylinder level, this is an indication of either severe operation (pad wear)
or fluid system leakage. A more frequent and thorough brake inspection
will be required.
Hydraulic brakes - brake lines, hoses and fittings
Inspect these components every 4,000 miles (6,400 km).
•Check lines for kinks, dents, corrosion or rupture.
•Check hoses for abrasions, kinks, soft spots or rupture, collapse,
cracks, twists or loose frame supports. When replacing a hose, be sure
there is adequate clearance to the hose to avoid an abrasion to the
new hose.
•Examine all connections for leaks.
•Repair or replace brake line tubes, hoses or fittings as required.
Driveline parking brake
Parking brake adjustment should only be performed by a qualified
technician, and in accordance with the instructions in the service
manual.
WARNING:Use wheel chocks and exercise caution when
inspecting under the vehicle. A vehicle roll-away could result in
property damage, personal injury or death.
Catalytic converter
If your diesel engine is equipped with a catalytic converter, it is
important to review the maintenance schedule to ensure proper
functioning of the catalytic converter. Also, take precautions not to
damage the catalytic converter when servicing your engine or storing
your vehicle.
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic converter/muffler,do
notblend waste oil with Diesel fuel. Operate only on ultra low sulfur
(less than 15 parts per million sulfur) diesel fuel with a cetane value of
45 or higher.
Air induction system
Once each year, perform a complete inspection of the air induction
system. In areas where road salt is used, the inspection consists of
disassembling the joints of each aluminum component and inspecting for
salt build-up, presence of chlorine that can cause aluminum particles to
flake off and enter the engine combustion chambers.
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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.
Emissions control system(s) laws
Federal law prohibits vehicle manufacturers, dealers and other persons
engaged in the business of repairing, servicing, selling, leasing or trading
motor vehicles, as well as fleet operators from knowingly removing or
rendering an emissions control device or system inoperative. Further,
modifications of the emissions control system(s) could create liability on
the part of individual owners under the laws of some states. In Canada,
modification of the emissions control system could create liability under
applicable Federal or Provincial laws.
NOISE EMISSIONS WARRANTY, PROHIBITED TAMPERING ACTS
AND MAINTENANCE
On January 1, 1978, Federal regulations became effective governing the
noise emissions on trucks over 10,000 lb. (4,536 kg) GVWR. The
following statements concerning prohibited tampering acts and
maintenance and the noise warranty are found in the Warranty Guide,
and are applicable to completed trucks.
Tampering with noise control system prohibited
Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof: (1) The
removal or rendering inoperative, by any person other than for purposes
of maintenance, repair or replacement, of any device or element of
design incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control
prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use,
or (2) the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has
been removed or rendered inoperative by any person.
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Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are the following
acts listed:
Vehicle System Acts
Acoustical Shielding Removal of noise shields, hood
blanket, tunnel liner or acoustical
absorptive material.
Engine Removal or rendering inoperative
the engine speed governor so as to
allow engine speed to exceed
manufacturer specifications.
Removal of engine mounted noise
shield or oil pan enclosure.
Engine Air Induction System Removal of the air duct, silencer,
air cleaner, and/or air cleaner
element and baffle in air cleaner;
re-indexing of air cleaner.
Exhaust System Removal or rendering inoperative
exhaust system components
including the catalytic converter -
muffler assembly, inlet pipe, outlet
pipe, resonator and flexpipe.
Rotation of horizontal exhaust
system directional outlet pipe to
cause the exhaust to be emitted in
a direction other than the
orientation the vehicle was
originally produced with.
Engine Cooling System Removal or rendering inoperative
the fan clutch. Removal or
modification of the fan shroud.
Replacing a fixed fan with a fan of
increased diameter, different
number of blades or different pitch
width.
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A
Air conditioning ..........................47
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................47
Air suspension ...........................121
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................119
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................33, 35, 40
Automatic transmission ............123
fluid, adding ............................201
fluid, checking ........................201
fluid, refill capacities ..............234
fluid, specification ..................220
Auxiliary power point .................55
Axle ............................132, 173, 206
lubricant specifications ..........220
refill capacities ........................232
B
Battery .......................................182
charging system warning
light ............................................22
jumping a disabled battery ....153
voltage gauge ............................28
Belt-Minder...............................75
Booster seats ...............................88
Brakes ........................100, 105, 174
adjustment ..............................176
anti-lock ...................................119
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................22, 119
brake warning light ..................22
fluid, checking and
adding ..............................176, 198
fluid, specifications .................220
parking ....................101, 108, 177Bulbs ............................................51
C
Catalytic converter
(see Emission control) .............177
CD-single premium .....................33
Cell phone use ..............................7
Child safety seats ........................82
attaching with tether straps ....86
in front seat ..............................84
in rear seat ..........................84, 86
tether anchorage hardware .....86
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................88
Cleaning your vehicle
chrome and aluminum
parts .........................................167
engine compartment ..............167
exterior ....................................169
instrument panel ....................168
interior .....................................168
interior trim ............................168
plastic parts ............................167
washing ....................................166
waxing .....................................166
wheels ......................................167
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......46–47
Clutch ................................126, 199
adjusting ..................................200
fluid ..........................................199
operation while driving ..........126
specifications ..........................220
Controls
power seat .................................66
Coolant ......................................184
refill capacities ........................234
specifications ..........................220
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temperature gauge ...................28
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................59
Customer Assistance ........143, 161
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................169
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .............161, 163
Getting roadside assistance ...143
Getting the service you
need .........................................161
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................164
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................49
Defrost ...................................46–47
windshield ...........................46–47
with heating and air
conditioning system .................47
with standard heating
system .......................................46
Diesel Particulate Filter
(DPF) ........................................192
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........220
Driving under special
conditions
through water ...........................97
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................153
Emission control system ..196, 239
catalytic converter ..................177
Engine
cleaning ...................................167coolant .....................................184
idle shutdown ...........................97
lubrication specifications .......220
Engine fan .................................185
Engine oil ..................................182
oil pressure gauge ....................28
refill capacities ........................234
specifications ..........................220
Event data recording ....................6
F
Fan, Engine Cooling .................185
Flashers, hazard ........................144
Fuel ............................................186
calculating fuel economy .......190
capacity ...................................235
choosing the right fuel ...........187
filling your vehicle with fuel ..186
filter, specifications ................186
gauge .........................................28
improving fuel economy ........190
running out of fuel ...........95, 189
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................186
Fuses ..................................144, 153
G
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................190
Gauges .........................................28
battery voltage gauge ...............28
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................28
engine oil pressure gauge ........28
fuel gauge ..................................28
odometer ...................................28
speedometer .............................28
tachometer ................................28
trip odometer ............................28
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