1996 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS check oil

202 Severe Duty Schedule
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[BK79600( ALL)01/95]
120,000 MILES (200,000 Kilometers)
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[BK79700( ALL)01/95]
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Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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[BK79800( ALL)05/95]
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Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles
(25,000 km) or 12 months.
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[BK79900( ALL)05/94]
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Replace air cleaner filter every 30,000 miles
(50,000 km) or 30 months. If operating in dusty
conditions consult your dealer and/or follow severe
duty maintenance schedule. (1)
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[BK80100( ALL)04/95]
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Replace spark plugs (Gasoline engines only).
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[BK80300( ALL)04/93]
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Replace crankcase emission air filter. If operating
in dusty conditions consult your dealer and/or
follow severe duty maintenance schedule. (4.9L,
5.0L man. trans., and 7.5L only.) (1)
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[BK80400( ALL)05/95]
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Replace PCV valve.
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[BK80500( ALL)06/94]
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Check thermactor hoses and clamps.
(Recommended, not required.)
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[BK80600( ALL)05/95]
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Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
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[BK81000( ALL)04/93]
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Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission
shift linkage.
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[BK81100( ALL)05/93]
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Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or
loose parts. Remove any foreign material
trapped by exhaust system shielding.
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[BK81150( ALL)05/94]
NOTE: It is normal for a certain amount of
moisture and staining to be present
around the muffler seams. The
presence of soot, light surface rust or
moisture does not indicate a faulty
muffler.
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Owner Maintenance Checks 205
Owner Maintenance
Checks
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[BK82700( ALL)04/93]
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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[BK82800( ALL)01/95]
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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[BK82900( ALL)01/95]
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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[BK83000( ALL)01/95]
When You Stop for Fuel:
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[BK83100( ALL)01/95]
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Check the engine oil level.
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[BK83200( ALL)01/95]
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Check the windshield washer fluid level.
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[BK83300( ALL)01/95]
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Look for low or under-inflated tires.
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[BK83400( ALL)01/95]
While Operating Your Vehicle:
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[BK83500( ALL)01/95]
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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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[BK83600( ALL)04/93]
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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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[BK83700( ALL)04/93]
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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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[BK83800( ALL)01/95]
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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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[BK83900( ALL)04/93]
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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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[BK84000( ALL)04/93]
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Check automatic transmission P (Park)
function.
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[BK84100( ALL)04/93]
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Check parking brake.
[BK84300( M)04/93]
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Verify proper ªBrakeº bulb check response
when starting vehicle.
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[BK84400( ALL)01/95]
At least monthly:
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[BK84600( ALL)01/95]
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Check coolant level in the coolant recovery
reservoir.
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[BK84700( ALL)04/93]
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Check the operation of all exterior lamps,
including the brakelamps, turn signals and
hazard warning flashers.
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[BK84800( ALL)04/93]
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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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[BK84900( ALL)01/95]
At least twice a year:
(i.e., every Spring and Fall)
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[BK85000( ALL)04/93]
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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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[BK85200( ALL)01/95]
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Check radiator, heater and air-conditioning
hoses for leaks or damage.
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[BK85300( ALL)04/93]
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Check for worn tires and loose wheel lugnuts.
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[BK85400( ALL)04/93]
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Clean body and door drain holes.
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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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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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Index 213
Engine knocking............ 113
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter....... 121
checking and adding......... 120
dipstick............... 120
disposal...........122, 126, 140
engine oil pressure gauge........ 28
filter, specifications.......... 164
refill capacities............ 164
specifications............. 119
synthetic oil............. 119
ªbreak-inº oils............. 7
Exhaust fumes.............. 18
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
F
Federal Highway Administration
Regulation............... 7
Flashers, hazard.............. 38
Flashing the lights............. 36
Flat tire................. 83
Fluid refill capacities.......... 164
Ford Customer Assistance Center...... 94
Ford Dispute Settlement Board....... 95
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 101
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 101
Foreign registration........... 100
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles, special notice . . 5
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel
calculating fuel economy....... 117
capacity............... 164
choosing the right fuel........ 112
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 111
filter, specifications.......... 164
fuel gauge............... 29
improving fuel economy....... 118
octane rating............. 112
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214 Index
Fuel (continued)
quality................ 113
running out of fuel.......... 117
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 115
storing your vehicle.......... 169
treating emergencies.......... 115
Fuel cap
removing............... 111
replacing.............111, 117
Fuel filter, specifications......... 164
Fuel gauge................ 29
Fuel pump shut-off switch, starting after
a collision............... 16
Fuse panel, instrument panel....... 148
Fuse panels, power distribution box.... 150
Fuses
checking and replacing........ 153
circuit breakers............ 155
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 111
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) . . . 112, 117
Gasoline (see Fuel)............ 111
Gauges, Mechanical
battery voltage gauge.......... 27
charging system gauge......... 27
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 30
engine oil pressure gauge........ 28
fuel gauge............... 29
speedometer.............. 31
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating............... 67
definition................ 65
Gearshift
automatic operation........... 48
locking the gearshift........... 9
positions................ 48
shifting the gears............ 48
shift-lock.............. 14,49
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Index 217
N
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............. 99
New vehicle break-in........... 7
O
Octane rating.............. 112
Odometer................ 32
Oil filter................ 164
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 119
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 162
Overdrive................ 50
P
Parking brake
operation............... 57
warning light.............. 23
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 164
PCV valve, specifications........ 164
Power distribution box (see Fuses).... 150
Power steering
dipstick............... 143
driving with power steering....... 53
fluid, checking and adding...... 143
fluid, refill capacity.......... 164
fluid, specifications.......... 144
servicing................ 53
R
Rear axle
lubricant specification......... 165
refill capacity............. 164
Refill capacities for fluids........ 164
Reporting safety defects.......... 99
Roadside assistance............ 92
Roadside emergencies........... 79
Rotating the tires............ 131
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