catalytic converter FORD F750 2008 11.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 - fluid precautions
The HydroMax brake system consists of two completely separate
hydraulic systems operating with two different and incompatible fluids;
power steering fluid and hydraulic brake fluid. Failure to observe
precautions preventing the contamination of either system with fluid
from the other will result in swelling and deterioration of rubber parts
leading to reduced brake performance and eventual brake failure.
To avoid fluid contamination, the following should always be observed:
1. Use only fluids specified (or equivalent) and properly identified.
2. Add fluids only to the following locations:
•Power steering fluid to the power steering fluid pump reservoir
•Brake fluid to the brake master cylinder
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.
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
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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.
If evidence of corrosion is found (usually at the pipe connections), use a
wire brush to clean the inside of the pipes and inside the rubber hoses.
If the intake pipes are pitted at the joint ends, use Motorcraft Silicone
Gasket and Sealant TA-30 to seal the joints. Be certain that no excess
material is on the inside of the pipes that can be pulled into the engine.
If the service condition of the pipes, hoses or clamps is questionable,
replace the defective part(s).
Be sure that prior to reassembly all dust and debris has been cleaned out
of the pipes and couplings with a clean, damp rag.
When performing maintenance to any turbocharged engine with
engine air inlet piping disconnected, keep loose clothing, jewelry
and long hair away from the engine air inlet piping. A turbocharger
compressor air inlet protective shield should be installed over the
turbocharger air inlet to reduce the risk of personal injury or death.
Steering - general inspection
•Ask your service technician to examine the steering mechanism. Only
minor adjustments may be necessary.
•Check tie rod, drag link end clamp bolts and ball joints. They must be
tight.
•Check for installation and spread of cotter pins and tightness of nuts
at both ends of the tie rod and drag link.
•Check that pitman arm (steering arm at steering gear) mounting is
tight and locked. Check system for leaks or hose chafing. Repair at
once.
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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 ..........................45
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................45
Air suspension ...........................113
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................111
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................32, 34, 38
Automatic transmission ............115
fluid, adding ............................190
fluid, checking ........................190
fluid, refill capacities ..............224
fluid, specification ..................209
Auxiliary power point .................53
Axle ............................123, 162, 195
lubricant specifications ..........209
refill capacities ........................222
B
Battery .......................................171
charging system warning
light ............................................21
jumping a disabled battery ....142
voltage gauge ............................27
Belt-Minder...............................74
Brakes ............................92, 97, 162
adjustment ..............................165
anti-lock ...................................111
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................21, 111
brake warning light ..................21
fluid, checking and
adding ..............................165, 188
fluid, specifications .................209
parking ......................93, 100, 166
Bulbs ............................................49C
Catalytic converter
(see Emission control) .............166
CD-single premium .....................32
Cell phone use ..............................7
Child safety restraints ................78
child safety belts ......................78
Child safety seats ........................81
attaching with tether straps ....84
in front seat ..............................82
in rear seat ................................82
tether anchorage hardware .....84
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................79
Cleaning your vehicle
chrome and aluminum
parts .........................................156
engine compartment ..............156
exterior ....................................158
instrument panel ....................157
interior .....................................157
interior trim ............................157
plastic parts ............................156
washing ....................................155
waxing .....................................155
wheels ......................................156
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......44–45
Clutch ................................117, 188
adjusting ..................................189
fluid ..........................................188
operation while driving ..........117
specifications ..........................209
Controls
power seat .................................65
Coolant ......................................173
refill capacities ........................224
specifications ..........................209
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temperature gauge ...................27
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................57
Customer Assistance ........134, 150
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................158
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ......150, 152
Getting roadside assistance ...134
Getting the service you
need .........................................150
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................153
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................47
Defects, reporting .....................153
Defrost ...................................44–45
windshield ...........................44–45
with heating and air
conditioning system .................45
with standard heating
system .......................................44
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........209
Driving under special
conditions
through water ...........................90
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................142
Emission control
system ................................185, 229
catalytic converter ..................166
Engine
cleaning ...................................156coolant .....................................173
lubrication specifications .......209
Engine fan .................................174
Engine oil ..................................171
oil pressure gauge ....................27
refill capacities ........................224
specifications ..........................209
Event data recording ....................6
F
Fan, Engine Cooling .................174
Flashers, hazard ........................135
Fuel ............................................175
calculating fuel
economy ..........................178–179
capacity ...................................225
choosing the right fuel ...........176
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................................175
filter, specifications ................174
gauge .........................................27
improving fuel
economy ..........................178–179
running out of fuel ...........88, 178
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................175
Fuses ..................................135, 141
G
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .........178–179
Gauges .........................................27
battery voltage gauge ...............27
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................27
engine oil pressure gauge ........27
fuel gauge ..................................27
odometer ...................................27
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