1997 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS maintenance schedule

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[MC25500( ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle
handling and can fail suddenly, possibly
resulting in loss of vehicle control.
[MC25550( ALL)01/96]
Tire inspection and maintenance
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[MC25600( ALL)01/96]
Inspect the tire treads, and remove stones, nails,
glass or other objects that may be wedged in the
tread grooves. Check for holes or cuts that may
permit air to leak from the tire, and make the
necessary repairs.
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[MC25650( ALL)01/96]
Inspect the tire side walls for cuts, bruises and
other damage. If you suspect internal damage to
the tire, have it demounted and checked. You
may need to repair or replace it.
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[MC25700( ALL)01/96]
Wheel Inspection and Maintenance
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[MC25750( ALL)01/96]
Check for damage that would affect the runout
of the wheels. Wobble or shimmy will eventually
damage the wheel bearings.
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[MC25800( ALL)01/96]
Front wheel bearings require periodic repacking
and adjustment as specified in theMaintenance
Schedule and Recordbooklet. Loose or worn front
wheel bearings tend to let the vehicle wander or
shimmy, and can eventually cause excessive tire
wear.
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[MC25850( ALL)01/96]
Whenever a wheel is removed and then
re-installed, always remove any corrosion that
may be present on the mounting surface of the
wheel and/or the surface of the hub, drum or
rotor that contacts the wheel.
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[MC25900( ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Installing wheels without a good
metal-to-metal contact at the wheel
mounting surface 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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[MC25950( EFM)01/96]
Also retighten at 500 miles (800 km) after any
wheel change or any time the lug nuts are
loosened.
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[MC26150( ALL)01/96]
Tire Rotation
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[MC26200( ALL)01/96]
Because your vehicle's front and rear tires
perform different jobs, they often wear
differently. To make sure your tires wear evenly
and last longer, rotate them at the mileage
shown in theMaintenance Schedule and Record
booklet which came with your vehicle.
[MC26250( M)01/96]
Your front tires should be rotated from side to
side. If the spare tire is used in the rotation, the
pattern should be: left front to right front; right
front to the spare and the spare to left front.
[MC26450( M)01/96]
NOTE: Do not rotate the dual rear tires.
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[MC37100( ALL)01/96]
4. Use these equations to calculate your fuel
economy.
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[MC37200( ALL)01/96]
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English: MPG = (total miles)/(gallons used).
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[MC37300( ALL)01/96]
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Metric: L/100K = (liters used) x 100/(total
kilometers)
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[MC37700( ALL)01/96]
Improving Fuel Economy
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[MC37800( ALL)01/96]
Fuel economy is affected by a number of
variables which can reduce efficiency. You can
improve fuel economy by understanding these
variables and minimizing their effect.
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[MC37900( ALL)01/96]
The following decrease fuel economy:
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[MC38000( ALL)01/96]
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Lack of regular, scheduled maintenance
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[MC38100( ALL)01/96]
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Driving with your foot on the brake
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[MC38200( ALL)01/96]
q
Sudden stops
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[MC38300( ALL)01/96]
q
Excessive speed
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[MC38400( ALL)01/96]
q
Extended engine idling
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[MC38500( ALL)01/96]
q
Heavy loads
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[MC38600( ALL)01/96]
q
Underinflated tires
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[MC38700( ALL)01/96]
q
Extended use of the A/C, defroster, rear
window defroster and other accessories
[MC38800( M)01/96]
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Use your air conditioning system wisely.
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[MC38925( ALL)01/96]
Emission Control System
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[MC38975( ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Exhaust leaks may result in the entry of
harmful and potentially lethal fumes into
the passenger compartment. Under
extreme conditions excessive exhaust
temperatures could damage the fuel
system, the interior floor covering, or
other vehicle components, possibly
causing a fire.
[MC39025( M)01/96]
To make sure that the emissions control parts
continue to work properly:
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[MC39075( ALL)01/96]
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Avoid running out of fuel.
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[MC39100( ALL)01/96]
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Do not turn off the ignition while your
vehicle is moving, especially at high speeds.
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[MC39125( ALL)01/96]
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Have the services listed in theMaintenance
Schedule and Recordbooklet performed
according to the specified schedule. The
scheduled maintenance services are required
because they are considered essential to the
life and performance of your vehicle and to
its emissions system.
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[MC39150( ALL)01/96]
In general, maintenance, replacement, or service
of the emissions control devices or systems in
your new Ford Motor Company vehicle or
engine may be performed at your expense by
any automotive repair establishment or
individual using automotive parts equivalent to
those which your vehicle or engine was
originally equipped.
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[MC39575( EFM)01/96]
The following are some of the acts that are
considered tampering:
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[MC39600( FM)01/96]
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Removing the hood blanket, fender apron
absorbers, fender apron barriers, underbody
noise shields or material constructed to
absorb noise output.
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[MC39650( EFM)01/96]
q
Removing or dismantling the engine speed
governor, so that the engine's speed exceeds
the manufacturer's specifications.
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[MC39675( EFM)01/96]
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Removing the air duct, air intake choke or
silencer, air cleaner and/or air cleaner
element.
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[MC39700( EFM)01/96]
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Removing or dismantling any of the exhaust
system components including the catalyst
inlet pipe, muffler, outlet pipe, resonator or
diffuser.
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[MC39725( EFM)01/96]
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Removing the fan shroud. Removing or
dismantling the fan clutch so that it no longer
functions properly.
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[MC39750( EFM)01/96]
Maintenance
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[MC39775( EFM)01/96]
Instructions for maintenance and service of the
noise control system have been included in the
Maintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet and in
the ªGeneral Maintenance Checklist.º To aid the
noise control system throughout the life of the
vehicle, Ford Motor Company recommends that
this vehicle should be operated according to the
Owner's Guide. When installing replacement
parts, use caution not to violate the tampering
act as described above. Use the Maintenance
Record Log to list any inspections and services
performed on the vehicle.
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168Table of ContentsMaintenance Schedule and Record
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169
General Maintenance Information........ 169
Severe Duty Schedule
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172
Owner Maintenance Checks
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[BK00110( ALL)01/96]
ten pica chart:0060691-B
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Maintenance Schedule and
Record
[BK00140( M)05/93]
quarter page art:0020742-C*
[BK00200( ALL)01/95]
General Maintenance Information
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[BK00300( ALL)01/95]
The required Scheduled Maintenance Services
listed in this booklet are considered essential to
the proper operation, safety and performance of
your Ford Motor Company vehicle. We
recommend that you also perform the Owner
Maintenance Checks listed. These services are
matters of day-to-day care that are also
important to the proper operation of your
vehicle. The recommended lubricants, fluids and
service parts conforming to Ford Specifications
are available from your dealer.
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[BK00400( ALL)01/95]
Maintenance: An investment
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[BK00500( ALL)01/95]
An investment which will pay dividends in the
form of improved reliability, durability, and
resale value.
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[BK01300( ALL)01/95]
To assure the durability of your vehicle and its
emission control systems, it is necessary that
scheduled maintenance be performed at the
designated intervals.
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[BK01400( ALL)01/96]
Ford strongly recommends the use of genuine
Ford replacement parts. If other than Ford or
Motorcraft parts or Ford authorized
remanufactured parts are used for maintenance
replacements or for the service of components
affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts
should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor
Company parts in performance and durability. It
is the owner's responsibility to determine the
equivalency of such parts. Please consult your
warranty booklet for complete warranty
information.
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[BK01410( ALL)05/95]
No Cost PCV Valve Replacement
[BK01425( M)02/93]
THE PCV VALVE ON LIGHT TRUCKS IS A
CRITICAL EMISSION COMPONENT. YOUR
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE VALVE AT NO
COST AT 60,000 MILES/96,000 KILOMETERS
(EXCEPT CANADA VEHICLES).
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[BK01435( ALL)06/94]
Wheel Lug Nuts
[BK01455( ALL)06/96]
Wheel lug nuts must be retightened to proper
torque specifications at 500 miles/800 km of
new vehicle operation (100 miles/160 km for
vehicles 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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