brakes FORD F650 2012 12.G Owners Manual

Seating and Safety Restraints 69
Seating 69
Rear seats 78
Safety restraints 80
Child restraints 89
Driving 103
Starting 103
Brakes 110
Air suspension 129
Transmission operation 132
Vehicle loading 146
Roadside Emergencies 152
Hazard flasher switch 153
Fuses and relays 153
Jump starting 162
Wrecker towing 166
Customer Assistance 170
Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada 172
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 174
Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 174
Cleaning 175
Underbody preservation 179
Maintenance and Specifications 181
Hood 189
Engine oil 192
Battery 195
Engine coolant 197
Fuel information 204
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) 210
Wheel lug nut torque 237
Tire information 238
Lubricant specifications 245
Refill capacities 259
Engine data 262
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Engine starting (parking brake applied)
Air brakesVerify air brake operation in the following manner
(chock the wheels, if necessary. Push in the
parking brake and on tractors, also push in the
tractor parking brake knob):
1. Verify the air compressor or governor cut-out
pressure is approximately 120 psi (827 kPa).
2. Turn off the engine, then turn the key back to
the on position, without starting the engine.
3. Without the brake pedal applied, note the air
pressure drop for one minute; it should be less
than 2 psi (14 kPa) for single vehicles and 3 psi
(21 kPa) for combination vehicles.
4. Press and hold the brake pedal with 90 psi
(621 kPa) or more and make sure there is no
more than a 3 psi (21 kPa) per minute leak; for
combination vehicles, no more than 4 psi
(28 kPa) per minute.
5. Pump the brake pedal to deplete the system of
air pressure. The warning light and chime should
activate at 57 psi (393 kPa).
6. Pump the brake pedal and make sure the
parking brake and trailer parking brake knobs
pop out at 20 psi (138 kPa) or higher.
Automatic
transmission fluidInspect the automatic transmission fluid with the
engine idling at normal operating temperature
and the parking brake applied. If fluid needs to
be added, refer toTransmission fluidin the
Maintenance and Specificationschapter.
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Front brakes
HosesInspect for cracked, worn or frayed hoses; verify
all couplings are secured.
ChambersVerify brake chambers are not cracked or dented
and that they are securely mounted.
Slack adjustersInspect for broken, loose or missing parts. The
angle between the push rod and adjuster arm
should be approximately 90° when the brakes
are applied. When pulled by hand, the push rod
should not move more than approximately 1 inch
(2.5 cm).
DrumsVerify there are no cracks, dents or holes and no
loose or missing bolts and that brake linings are
not worn, dangerously thin or contaminated by
lubricant.
Front wheels
RimsInspect for damaged or bent rims; they should
not have welding repairs and no rust trails that
indicate it is loose on the wheel.
Lug nutsVerify all lug nuts are present and not loose (look
for rust trails around the lug nuts); there should
be no cracks radiating from the lug bolt holes or
distortion of the bolt holes.
Hub oil sealsInspect wheel hub oil seal for leaks and, if sight
glass if present, verify the oil level is adequate.
Oil-lubricated
front wheel
bearingsInspect for proper lubrication level if the hubcap
has a transparent window. If the hubcap does not
have a transparent window, remove the rubber
fill-plug and inspect for proper level.
WARNING:If a wheel must be changed, obtain expert tire
service help. Mounting and un-mounting of tires should only be
performed by a qualified technician using necessary safety procedures
and equipment, otherwise the result could be property damage,
personal injury or death.
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Rear suspension
SpringsInspect for broken or shifted leaves or leaves that
are in contact with (or nearly contacting) a tire,
rim, brake drum, frame or body component.
Inspect for missing or broken leaves in the leaf
spring.
Spring mountsInspect for cracked or broken spring hangers,
broken, missing or loose bolts, missing or
damaged bushings, broken, loose or missing axle
mounting parts.
Torsion, shocksVerify torsion arm is not cracked, broken or
missing. Inspect the shock absorber for cracks or
leaks; there should be no missing or broken
mounting bolts or worn bushings.
Rear brakes
HosesInspect for cracked, worn or frayed hoses. Verify
all couplings are secured.
ChambersVerify brake chambers are not cracked or dented
and that they are securely mounted.
Slack adjusterInspect for broken, loose or missing parts. The
angle between the push rod and adjuster arm
should be approximately 90° when the brakes are
applied. When pulled by hand, the push rod
should not move more than approximately 1 inch
(2.5 cm).
DrumVerify there are no cracks, dents or holes, loose
or missing bolts and the brake linings are not
worn, dangerously thin or contaminated by
lubricant.
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Rear wheels
SpacersVerify dual wheels are evenly separated and that
tires are not touching one another.
RimsInspect for damaged or bent rims. Rims should
not have welding repairs and no rust trails that
indicate it is loose on the wheel.
Lug nutsVerify all lug nuts are present and not loose (look
for rust trails around the lug nuts); there should
be no cracks radiating from the lug bolt holes or
distortion of the bolt holes.
Trailer
If you are pulling a trailer, an inspection of the trailer similar to that of
the tractor should be done. The inspection should follow trailer
manufacturer recommendations and should include at a minimum:
general condition, landing gear, doors, sides, lights, reflectors,
suspension, brakes, tires, wheels, cargo placement, stability and
tie-downs.
Transmission
If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, regularly
inspect the transmission’s neutral start switch. The engine should only
start in the N (Neutral) or P (Park) positions.
WARNING:If the unit starts in gear and/or the neutral start
switch is not functioning correctly, the vehicle may inadvertently
move which could result in property damage, personal injury or death.
Inspect the transmission fluid level and shift linkage for proper
operation.
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Note:
•Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a
steep hill.
•If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you
may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed.
•If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below
your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage.
Disengaging speed control
To disengage speed control, press the brake pedal. Disengaging speed
control will not erase the previous set speed.
Resuming a set speed
Press and release RES. This will automatically return the vehicle to the
previously set speed.
Increasing speed while using speed control
To increase the set speed:
•Press and hold SET/ACCEL until you get to the desired speed, then
release. You can also use SET/ACCEL to operate the tap-up function.
Press and release SET/ACCEL to increase the vehicle set speed in
1 mph (1.6 km/h) increments.
•Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. When the
vehicle reaches that speed, press and release SET/ACCEL.
Reducing speed while using speed control
To reduce the set speed:
•Press and hold COAST until you get to the desired speed, then
release. You can also use COAST to operate the tap-down function.
Press and release COAST to decrease the vehicle set speed in 1 mph
(1.6 km/h) increments.
•Press the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is reached, then
press and release SET/ACCEL.
Turning off speed control
To turn off the speed control, press OFF or turn off the ignition.
Note:When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed
control set speed memory is erased.
Driver Controls
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Lap belts
The front center and rear center lap belts do not adjust automatically.
WARNING:The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible
around the hips, not across the waist.
Insert the tongue into the correct
buckle (the buckle closest to the
direction the tongue is coming
from). To lengthen the belt, turn the
tongue at a right angle to the belt
and pull across your lap until it
reaches the buckle. To tighten the
belt, pull the loose end of the belt
through the tongue until it fits snugly across the hips.
Shorten and fasten the belt when
not in use.
Vehicle sensitive mode
The vehicle sensitive retractor allows free shoulder belt length
adjustment to your movements and locks in response to vehicle
movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner
sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph
(8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts lock to help reduce
forward movement of the driver and passengers.
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may be limited and your vehicle may stall. Water may also enter your
engine’s air intake and severely damage your engine, drive axles or the
transmission (through the breather ports).
Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle
slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Wet brakes do
not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes.
ENGINE AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN WARNING LIGHT OR CHIME
(IF EQUIPPED)
This feature illuminates a light in the instrument cluster and/or sounds a
chime indicating that the engine is being shut down in the event of high
coolant temperature, low engine oil pressure, high diesel particulate filter
soot loading or low engine coolant level. In the event any of these
conditions exist, the engine automatically shuts down.
If the engine shuts down, it can be restarted and operated for
30 seconds at a time or until the problem is corrected. Do not attempt to
use this restarting feature to drive the vehicle very far as serious engine
damage could result.
WARNING:In the event of engine shutdown, make sure the
vehicle is safely off the road and the problem is remedied prior
to returning to the road. Failure to remove the vehicle from the road
could result in an accident, causing serious injury or death.
GENERAL BRAKE INFORMATION
All standard equipment brakes are designed to be self-adjusting.
Automatic adjustment, when required, occurs whenever the brakes are
applied and released during forward or reverse operation. Refer to the
Scheduled Maintenance Guidechapter for scheduled maintenance.
Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate a performance
concern with the vehicle’s brake system. In normal operation, automotive
brake systems may emit occasional or intermittent squeal or groan noises
when the brakes are applied. Such noises are usually heard during the first
few brake applications in the morning; however, they may be heard at any
time while braking and can be aggravated by environmental conditions
such as cold, heat, moisture, road dust, salt or mud. If a “metal-to-metal,”
“continuous grinding” or “continuous squeal” sound is present while
braking, the brake linings may be worn-out and should be inspected by a
qualified service technician.
Know the required stopping distances for all driving conditions that may
be encountered. For longer brake lining life, take full advantage of engine
braking power when coming to a stop.
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WARNING:Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake
pedal. This results in abnormally high brake temperatures,
excessive lining wear and increased stopping distances.
Before descending a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear and avoid
continuous application of the brakes. Normally, choose the same gear to
descend the hill that you use to ascend the hill.
WARNING:Continuous application of the brakes causes the
brakes to overheat, resulting in a temporary loss of braking.
If brakes do not grip well
•If you have been driving through deep water, gently apply the brakes
several times while the vehicle is moving slowly.
•Let the brakes cool if you have been using them excessively, as in
mountain driving or after several fast, high-speed stops.
•Check brake adjustment.
•Check brake linings for excessive wear.
•Check system air pressure on vehicles equipped with air brakes.
HYDRAULIC BRAKES (IF EQUIPPED)
Full Power Brake System
This system incorporates standard braking, an anti-lock braking system
(ABS) and optional Power Park Brake into one fully-integrated hydraulic
brake system. With the Full Power Brake System, braking energy is
stored, similar to an air brake system, resulting in faster response times
and shorter stopping distances. This is accomplished using motor/pump
assemblies that pressurized the system by pumping brake fluid into
accumulators. This is similar to the air compressor of an air brake system
pressurizing the air tanks. The system includes a master cylinder that
provides the normal pedal “feel” and transfers the pedal force, via brake
fluid, to the main components of the system.
Note:The motor/pumps run momentarily with the ignition switch in the
on or run positions or the switch is in the off position and the brake
pedal is pressed.
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The parking brake warning lamp in
the instrument cluster illuminates,
and remains illuminated (when the
ignition is turned on), until the
parking brake is released.
Push the palm release lever on the
parking brake handle and push
down as far as possible to release
the brake. Driving with the parking
brake on causes the brakes to wear
out quickly and reduce fuel
economy.
WARNING:If the parking brake is fully released but the parking
brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be
working properly. See your dealer or a qualified service technician.
The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle.
However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop
your vehicle in an emergency. Since the parking brake only applies
retardation to the rear wheels, the vehicle’s stopping distance increases
greatly and the handling of your vehicle is adversely affected.
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