1996 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS emergency towing

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[DR29551( ALL)03/91]
Each additional item of equipment affects how
much cargo a vehicle can carry. If a vehicle is
overloaded, performance will suffer and service
concerns may arise.
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[DR30001( ALL)06/92]
Understanding Loading/Towing
Information
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[DR30050( ALL)03/94]
The following terms are used to describe the
ability to carry or tow a load:
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[DR30101( ALL)01/93]
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Base Curb Weight
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[DR30150( ALL)01/93]
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Payload
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[DR30200( ALL)01/93]
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GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
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[DR30250( ALL)01/93]
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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
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[DR30301( ALL)01/93]
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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
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[DR30310( ALL)06/92]
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GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
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[DR30320( ALL)06/92]
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Maximum Trailer Weight Rating
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[DR30330( ALL)06/92]
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Maximum Trailer Weight
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[DR30340( ALL)06/92]
q
Trailer Weight Range
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[DR30351( ALL)03/91]
Base Curb Weight
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[DR30401( ALL)03/94]
The Base Curb Weight is the weight of the
vehicle including fuel, coolants, lubricants,
emergency tools, spare wheel and tire. It also
includes any equipment that isstandardon that
model. It does not include passengers, cargo or
optional equipment installed by factory, dealer,
aftermarket supplier or customer.
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[DR30451( ALL)03/91]
Payload
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[DR30501( ALL)03/91]
Payload is the combined, maximum allowable
weight of cargo, occupants and optional
equipment that the truck is designed to carry. It
is Gross Vehicle Weight Rating minus the base
curb weight.
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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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Update:Tue Jun 20 16:42:52 1995