1996 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS Owners Manual

Owner Maintenance Checks 205
Owner Maintenance
Checks
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The following lists are vehicle checks and
inspections that should be performed by the
owner or qualified service technician at the
frequencies indicated to help ensure safe,
dependable operation of your vehicle.
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Any adverse conditions should be brought to the
attention of your dealer or qualified service
technician for service advice as soon as possible.
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These Owner Maintenance Checks are generally
not covered by warranties and you may be
charged for labor, parts and lubricants used.
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When You Stop for Fuel:
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Check the engine oil level.
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Check the windshield washer fluid level.
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Look for low or under-inflated tires.
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While Operating Your Vehicle:
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Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust
or any smell of exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
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Check for vibrations in the steering wheel.
Notice any increased steering effort or
looseness in the steering wheel, or change in
its straight ahead position.
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Notice if your vehicleconstantly turns
slightlyor ªpullsº to one side when traveling
on smooth, level road.
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206 Owner Maintenance Checks
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When stopping, listen and check for strange
sounds,pulling to one side, increased brake
pedal travel or ªhard to pushº brake pedal.
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If any slipping or changes in the operation of
your transmission occur, check the
transmission fluid level.
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Check automatic transmission P (Park)
function.
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Check parking brake.
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Verify proper ªBrakeº bulb check response
when starting vehicle.
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At least monthly:
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Check coolant level in the coolant recovery
reservoir.
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Check the operation of all exterior lamps,
including the brakelamps, turn signals and
hazard warning flashers.
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Check for fluid leaks by inspecting the
surface beneath your vehicle for oil, coolant,
or other fluid drips. Clean water from the air
conditioning system is normal.
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At least twice a year:
(i.e., every Spring and Fall)
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Check power steering fluid level.
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Check windshield washer spray and wiper
operation. Clean wiper blades with clean
cloth dampended with washer fluid.
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Check radiator, heater and air-conditioning
hoses for leaks or damage.
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Check for worn tires and loose wheel lugnuts.
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Clean body and door drain holes.
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Flush complete underside of vehicle.
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Inspect underbody components for damage.
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Check parking brake system.
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Check headlamp alignment.
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Inspect seatback latches for proper operation.
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Check air pressure in spare tire.
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At least once a year:
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Lubricate door hinges and checks, and hood
hinges.
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Lubricate door and hood locks and latches.
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Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips.
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Clean battery and terminals, check electrolyte
level on low maintenance (auxiliary and
replacement) batteries.
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If any of these conditions are noted, bring them
to the attention of your dealer or qualified
service technician as soon as possible.
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208 Owner Maintenance Checks
Notes
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Index 209
Index
A
Accessory position on the ignition..... 10
Additives, engine oil.......... 119
Air cleaner filter, specifications...... 164
Alcohol, in fuel............. 114
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 122
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . . 95
Assistance (see Customer assistance) . . 91±92
Automatic transmission, fluid, refill capacities 164
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic overdrive..... 47
fluid, adding............. 140
fluid, checking............ 139
fluid, refill capacities......... 164
fluid, specification.......... 165
Axle
lubricant specifications........ 165
refill capacities............ 164
B
Backing up................ 50
Basic vehicle warranty........... 4
Battery
acid, treating emergencies...... 79,137
charging system warning light...... 26
disconnecting.............. 82
how to service............ 136
jumping a disabled battery....... 79
maintenance-free........... 136
proper disposal, recycling....... 137
replacement, specifications....... 164
voltage gauge............. 27
when storing your vehicle....... 169
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Brake fluid
brake warning light........... 23
checking and adding......... 141
description.............. 141
specifications............. 141
Brakelamp, bulb replacement....... 156
Brakes
adjustment............... 54
applying the brakes........... 56
brake warning light........... 23
fluid, checking and adding....... 141
fluid, refill capacities......... 164
fluid, specifications.......... 141
front disc................ 54
if brakes do not grip well........ 55
new brake linings............ 7
noise.................. 54
parking................ 57
stopping distances............ 56
trailer................. 74
when storing your vehicle....... 170
Brake-shift interlock.......... 14,49
Break-in period.............. 7
Bulbs, replacing, specifications...... 156
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 101
Canada, warranty information....... 4
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 102
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 164
Carbon monoxide in exhaust........ 18
Changing a tire.............. 83
Charging system gauge.......... 27
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Index 211
Charging system warning light....... 26
Circuit breakers,
checking and replacing........ 155
Cold engine starting............ 13
Controls
instrument panel............ 33
steering column............ 35
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding......... 122
drain and flush............ 127
preparing for storage......... 169
proper solution............ 125
refill capacities............ 128
specifications............. 126
temperature gauge........... 30
Crankcase emission filter......... 164
Customer Assistance Center,
Ford (U.S.)............... 94
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada............. 94
D
Dashboard (see Instrument panel)..... 33
Daytime running light system....... 34
Defects, reporting............. 99
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid....138, 140
engine oil.............. 120
power steering fluid......... 143
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)....... 89
Dispute Settlement Board......... 95
Driveline universal joint and slip yoke . . 141
Driving under special conditions
bad weather.............. 60
high speed............... 59
high water............... 60
slippery roads............. 60
tips for safe driving........... 59
towing a trailer............. 62
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212 Index
E
Electrical system
circuit breakers............ 155
fuses................. 147
operating when the engine is off..... 10
Emergencies, roadside
assistance................ 92
battery acid spills......... 79,138
jump-starting.............. 79
towing................. 89
Emergency brake (parking brake)...... 57
Emission control system
emissions warranty........158, 160
Engine
check engine warning light....... 24
fuel injected engine, starting.....11±12
fuel pump shut-off switch........ 16
preparing to start............ 12
refill capacities............ 164
starting............... 9,12
starting after a collision......... 16
storing your vehicle........168±169
Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 122
checking hoses............ 127
disposal...........122, 126, 140
drain and flush............ 127
preparing for storage......... 169
proper solution............ 125
recovery reservoir........... 123
refill capacities............ 164
refill procedure............ 128
specifications............. 126
temperature gauge........... 30
Engine coolant temperature gauge..... 30
description............... 30
mechanical............... 30
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