1996 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS Owners Manual

85 [RE15520( M)05/95]
RWARNING
Use of an improper jack could result in
personal injury if jack slippage occurs.
[RE19230( M)06/90]
2. To raise front wheels, position jack under
bracket in front of axle, as shown.
[RE19260( M)06/90]
3. To raise rear wheels, position jack under
axle, against edge of spring bracket.
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[RE21100( FM)03/91]
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Positioning the jack
[RE21215( M)06/90]
NOTE: Remove wheelcover/hubcaps from
wheels as necessary to access the lug
nuts.
[RE21230( M)06/90]
q
Use a jack to raise the vehicle slightly. Loosen
the wheel lug nuts, but do not remove them
until the tire is raised off the ground.
[RE21245( M)06/90]
q
Raise the vehicle until the wheel is clear of
the ground. Finish removing the wheel lug
nuts and wheel.
[RE21255( M)05/95]
F-Super Duty Motorhome Chassis uses
two-element swiveling lug nuts (and wheels
designed to accommodate such lug nuts).
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86 [RE21260( M)05/95]
RWARNING
Use only the type of wheels and lug nuts
furnished with your vehicle. Use of
wheels or lug nuts other than original
equipment could cause damage to the
wheel or mounting system and allow the
wheels to come off while the vehicle is in
motion.
[RE21275( M)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not use any type of wheel cover that
is installed between the lug nuts and the
wheel. Use of this type of wheel cover can
cause the wheel lug nuts to loosen and
could allow the wheel to come off while
the vehicle is in motion.
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[RE21600( EFM)01/89]
There are locating pins on the hubs and wheels
with corresponding holes. When you put the
wheel back on, make sure the pins are lined up
with the proper holes.
[RE22050( M)06/90]
The wheels are attached to the hubs with
integral two-element swiveling lug nuts.
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[RE22100( EFM)05/90]
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Dual rear wheel nut
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[RE22450( FM)03/94]
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Lug nut tightening sequence
[RE23450( M)06/90]
q
Lower the vehicle until the tire touches the
ground, and tighten lug nuts in the same
sequence to the specifications shown in the
chart below.
[RE23550( M)06/90]
q
Finish lowering the vehicle and replace any
wheel covers, ornaments, or hub caps that
your vehicle has. Make sure that they are
snapped into place.
[RE23650( M)06/90]
q
Put the tire, jack, and wrench away. (Make
sure jack is securely fastened so it doesn't
rattle when you drive.)
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[RE23675( M)05/95]
RWARNING
Make sure spare tires and jacking
equipment are stowed and secured in the
proper storage location.
[RE23750( M)06/90]
q
Unblock the wheels.
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[RE24100( EFM)06/93]
Retighten the wheel lug nuts to the specified
torque at 100 miles (160 km), and again at 500
miles (800 km) of new vehicle operation and at
the intervals specified in theMaintenance Schedule
and Recordbooklet.
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[RE24200( ALL)10/89]
Also retighten to the specified torque at 500
miles (800 km) of operation after any wheel
change or any time the lug nuts are loosened.
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[RE24301( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Failure to retighten wheel lug nuts at
mileages specified could allow wheels to
come off while the vehicle is in motion.
% [RE24395( M)08/90]
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[RE24700( ALL)05/95]
Towing Your Vehicle
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[RE24875( ALL)]
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact
a professional towing service or, if you are a
member, your roadside assistance center.
Recommended towing options include wheel lift
towing or flat bed towing.
[RE24925( ALL)02/95]
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[RE24950( ALL)/]
When calling for a tow truck, tell the operator
what kind of vehicle you have. A towing
manual is available from Ford Motor Company
for all authorized tow truck operators. Have
your tow truck driver refer to this manual for
the proper hook-up and towing procedures for
your vehicle.
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Customer Assistance
[HS00105( M)05/95]
Motorhome Assistance
[HS00110( M)05/95]
If you have a service concern, please follow the
directions below. If you require roadside
assistance (flat tire, jump start, fuel, locked out),
please refer toRoadside Assistancein this section.
[HS00115( M)05/95]
Call our Motorhome Customer Assistance Center
(1-800-444-3311) which is available 24 hrs/day.
[HS00120( M)05/95]
If inspections or repairs are required let the
assistance center make an appointment for you
at the most appropriate repair location in your
area.
[HS00125( M)05/95]
Please have the following information ready
before you call:
[HS00130( M)05/95]
q
Vehicle Identification Number
[HS00135( M)05/95]
q
Current Mileage
[HS00140( M)05/95]
q
A Summary of Your Concern
[HS00145( M)05/95]
When you arrive at the repair location explain
your concern fully to the service writer. If your
problem is resolved please contact
(1-800-444-3311) and advise them accordingly.
[HS00150( M)05/95]
If your service problem is not resolved, ask to
see the Service Manager and review your
concern with him.
[HS00155( M)05/95]
If you are still not satisfied, contact
(1-800-444-3311) and our Motorhome Customer
Assistance Center will assist you and/or the
repair location as needed.
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[HS00205( ALL)06/94]
Roadside Assistance
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[HS00210( ALL)05/95]
Ford Motor Company has set up a 24-hour,
seven-day-a-week hotline with trained operators
that put you in touch with the help you need if
you experience a problem with your vehicle.
This complimentary service is provided to you
throughout your warranty period of 3 years or
36,000 miles (3 years or 60,000 km), whichever
comes first. To purchase Roadside Assistance
coverages beyond this period, through Ford
Auto Club, contact your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer (not available in
Canada).
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[HS00215( ALL)06/94]
Roadside Assistance will cover the following:
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[HS00220( ALL)06/94]
q
Mount your spare if you have a flat tire.
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[HS00225( ALL)06/94]
q
Jump-start your battery if it is dead.
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[HS00230( ALL)06/94]
q
Unlock your vehicle if you are locked out.
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[HS00235( ALL)06/94]
q
Bring you fuel if you run out.
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[HS00240( ALL)06/94]
q
Tow your vehicle if you are stranded. Even
non-warranty related tows, like accidents or
getting stuck in mud or snow, are covered
(some exclusions apply, such as impound
towing and repossession).
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[HS00245( ALL)06/94]
How to use Roadside Assistance
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[HS00250( ALL)06/94]
Your Roadside Assistance identification card can
be found in the Owner Guide portfolio in your
glove compartment. Complete the card and place
it in your wallet for quick reference.
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[HS00255( ALL)04/95]
To receive roadside assistance in the United
States call 1-800-241-FORD (in Canada call
1-800-665-2006).
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