1996 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS light

198 Severe Duty Schedule
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[BK75100( ALL)08/94]
q
Lubricate steering linkage suspension,
driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease
fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).
(2)
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[BK75300( ALL)05/93]
q
Lubricate throttle kickdown or TV lever ball
studs.
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[BK75450( ALL)04/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A
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[BK75500( ALL)01/95]
99,000 MILES (165,000 Kilometers)
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[BK75600( ALL)01/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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[BK75700( ALL)06/94]
q
Replace rear axle lube.
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[BK75750( ALL)04/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A
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[BK75800( ALL)01/95]
102,000 MILES (170,000 Kilometers)
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[BK75900( ALL)01/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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[BK76100( ALL)04/93]
q
Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission
shift linkage.
*
[BK76200( ALL)05/93]
q
Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or
loose parts. Remove any foreign material
trapped by exhaust system shielding.
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[BK76250( 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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200 Severe Duty Schedule
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[BK77200( ALL)01/95]
108,000 MILES (180,000 Kilometers)
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[BK77300( ALL)01/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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[BK77400( ALL)05/95]
q
Change engine coolant every 30,000 miles
(50,000 km) or 36 months.
*
[BK77800( ALL)04/93]
q
Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission
shift linkage.
*
[BK77900( ALL)05/93]
q
Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or
loose parts. Remove any foreign material
trapped by exhaust system shielding.
*
[BK77950( 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.
*
[BK78000( ALL)08/94]
q
Lubricate steering linkage suspension,
driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease
fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).
(2)
*
[BK78450( ALL)04/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A
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[BK78500( ALL)01/95]
111,000 MILES (185,000 Kilometers)
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[BK78600( ALL)01/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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[BK78650( ALL)04/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A
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Severe Duty Schedule 201
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[BK78700( ALL)01/95]
114,000 MILES (190,000 Kilometers)
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[BK78800( ALL)01/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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[BK78850( ALL)94/93]
q
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(5)(6)
*
[BK79000( ALL)04/93]
q
Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission
shift linkage.
*
[BK79100( ALL)05/93]
q
Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or
loose parts. Remove any foreign material
trapped by exhaust system shielding.
*
[BK79150( 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.
*
[BK79200( ALL)08/94]
q
Lubricate steering linkage suspension,
driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease
fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).
(2)
*
[BK79350( ALL)04/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A
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[BK79400( ALL)01/95]
117,000 MILES (195,000 Kilometers)
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[BK79500( ALL)01/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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[BK79550( ALL)04/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A
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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]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
*
[BK79800( ALL)05/95]
q
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]
q
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)
*
[BK80100( ALL)04/95]
q
Replace spark plugs (Gasoline engines only).
*
[BK80300( ALL)04/93]
q
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]
q
Replace PCV valve.
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[BK80500( ALL)06/94]
q
Check thermactor hoses and clamps.
(Recommended, not required.)
*
[BK80600( ALL)05/95]
q
Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
*
[BK81000( ALL)04/93]
q
Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission
shift linkage.
*
[BK81100( ALL)05/93]
q
Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or
loose parts. Remove any foreign material
trapped by exhaust system shielding.
*
[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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204 Severe Duty Schedule
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[BK82530( ALL)05/93]
(3) City delivery vehicles and other unique applications that
require constant turning may need more frequent tire
rotation. You may need to develop your own tire
rotation interval based on your own observations of tire
wear. If in doubt, see your dealer.
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[BK82540( FM)06/94]
(4) F-SUPER DUTY APPLICATIONS must change axle lube
every 30,000 miles unless synthetic oil is used. Super
Duty vehicles are NOT equipped with synthetic oil
from the factory. Synthetic oil MUST BE changed at
100K intervals.
*
[BK82550( ALL)03/94]
(5) Wheel lug nuts must be retightened to proper torque
specifications at 500 miles/800 km of new vehicle
operation (100 miles/160 km and 500 miles/800 km for
vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels or equipped
for snowplowing). Proper torque specifications are
provided in your Owner Guide. Also retighten to
proper torque specification at 500 miles/800 km after
(1) any wheel change or (2) any other time the wheel
lug nuts have been loosened.
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[BK82560( ALL)05/94]
(6) On dual rear wheel light trucks, rotate the front tires
side-to-side without disturbing the rear tires.
*
[BK82575( ALL)05/94]
(7) At 60,000 miles (96,000 km) your dealer will replace the
PCV valve at no cost except on Canada and California
vehicles.
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Owner Maintenance Checks 205
Owner Maintenance
Checks
*
[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.
*
[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.
*
[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]
q
Check the engine oil level.
*
[BK83200( ALL)01/95]
q
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
*
[BK83300( ALL)01/95]
q
Look for low or under-inflated tires.
*
[BK83400( ALL)01/95]
While Operating Your Vehicle:
*
[BK83500( ALL)01/95]
q
Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust
or any smell of exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
*
[BK83600( ALL)04/93]
q
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.
*
[BK83700( ALL)04/93]
q
Notice if your vehicleconstantly turns
slightlyor ªpullsº to one side when traveling
on smooth, level road.
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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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210 Index
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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