1997 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS automatic transmission

Severe Duty Schedule 191
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[BK73000( ALL)08/95]
q
Change fuel filter (Recommended but not
required for California Certified Vehicles).
*
[BK73100( ALL)05/93]
q
Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings. (2)
*
[BK73200( ALL)08/95]
q
Inspect parking brake system for damage and
operation.
*
[BK73710( FM)02/95]
q
Inspect parking brake fluid (F-Super Duty).
*
[BK73720( FM)02/95]
q
Check spring U-bolt torque (F-Super Duty).
*
[BK73750( ALL)04/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A
*
[BK73800( ALL)01/95]
93,000 MILES (155,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK73900( ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
*
[BK74250( ALL)04/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A
*
[BK74300( ALL)01/95]
96,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK74400( ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
*
[BK74500( ALL)08/95]
q
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(5)(6)
*
[BK74900( ALL)09/95]
q
Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission
shift linkage.
*
[BK75000( ALL)06/95]
q
Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or
loose parts. Remove any foreign material
trapped by exhaust system shielding.
File:18ltbkm.ex
Update:Thu Dec 12 13:32:30 1996

192 Severe Duty Schedule
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[BK75050( ALL)09/95]
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.
*
[BK75100( ALL)08/95]
q
Lubricate steering linkage suspension,
driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease
fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).
(2)
*
[BK75300( ALL)09/95]
q
Lubricate throttle kickdown or TV lever ball
studs.
*
[BK75450( ALL)04/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A
*
[BK75500( ALL)01/95]
99,000 MILES (165,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK75600( ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
*
[BK75650( M)06/94]
q
Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
*
[BK75700( ALL)06/94]
q
Replace rear axle lube.
*
[BK75750( ALL)04/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A
*
[BK75800( ALL)01/95]
102,000 MILES (170,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK75900( ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
*
[BK76100( ALL)09/95]
q
Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission
shift linkage.
*
[BK76200( ALL)06/95]
q
Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or
loose parts. Remove any foreign material
trapped by exhaust system shielding.
File:18ltbkm.ex
Update:Thu Dec 12 13:32:30 1996

Severe Duty Schedule 193
*
[BK76250( ALL)09/95]
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.
*
[BK76300( ALL)08/95]
q
Lubricate steering linkage suspension,
driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease
fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).
(2)
*
[BK76450( ALL)04/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A
*
[BK76500( ALL)01/95]
105,000 MILES (175,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK76600( ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
*
[BK76650( ALL)06/95]
q
Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles
(25,000 km) or 12 months.
*
[BK76700( ALL)08/95]
q
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(5)(6)
*
[BK76750( ALL)10/95]
q
Change automatic transmission fluid.
*
[BK76900( ALL)05/93]
q
Inspect disc brake system and lubricate
caliper slide rails. (2)
*
[BK77100( ALL)08/95]
q
Change fuel filter (Recommended but not
required for California Certified Vehicles).
*
[BK77130( FM)02/95]
q
Inspect parking brake fluid (F-Super Duty).
*
[BK77135( FM)02/95]
q
Check spring U-bolt torque (F-Super Duty).
*
[BK77150( ALL)04/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A
File:18ltbkm.ex
Update:Thu Dec 12 13:32:30 1996

194 Severe Duty Schedule
*
[BK77200( ALL)01/95]
108,000 MILES (180,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK77300( ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
*
[BK77400( ALL)05/95]
q
Change engine coolant every 30,000 miles
(50,000 km) or 36 months.
*
[BK77800( ALL)09/95]
q
Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission
shift linkage.
*
[BK77900( ALL)06/95]
q
Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or
loose parts. Remove any foreign material
trapped by exhaust system shielding.
*
[BK77950( ALL)09/95]
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)08/95]
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
*
[BK78500( ALL)01/95]
111,000 MILES (185,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK78600( ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
*
[BK78650( ALL)08/95]
four pica chart:0060627-A
File:18ltbkm.ex
Update:Thu Dec 12 13:32:30 1996

Severe Duty Schedule 195
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[BK78700( ALL)01/95]
114,000 MILES (190,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK78800( ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
*
[BK78850( ALL)08/95]
q
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(5)(6)
*
[BK79000( ALL)09/95]
q
Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission
shift linkage.
*
[BK79100( ALL)06/95]
q
Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or
loose parts. Remove any foreign material
trapped by exhaust system shielding.
*
[BK79150( ALL)09/95]
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)08/95]
q
Lubricate steering linkage suspension,
driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease
fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).
(2)
*
[BK79350( ALL)08/95]
four pica chart:0060627-A
*
[BK79400( ALL)01/95]
117,000 MILES (195,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK79500( ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
*
[BK79550( ALL)08/95]
four pica chart:0060627-A
File:18ltbkm.ex
Update:Thu Dec 12 13:32:30 1996

196 Severe Duty Schedule
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[BK79600( ALL)01/95]
120,000 MILES (200,000 Kilometers)
*
[BK79700( ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
*
[BK79800( ALL)06/95]
q
Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles
(25,000 km) or 12 months.
*
[BK79900( ALL)08/95]
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.
*
[BK80400( ALL)07/95]
q
Replace PCV valve.
*
[BK80500( ALL)06/94]
q
Check thermactor hoses and clamps.
(Recommended, not required.)
*
[BK80600( ALL)08/95]
q
Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
*
[BK81000( ALL)09/95]
q
Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission
shift linkage.
*
[BK81100( ALL)06/95]
q
Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or
loose parts. Remove any foreign material
trapped by exhaust system shielding.
*
[BK81150( ALL)09/95]
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.
*
[BK81200( ALL)08/95]
q
Lubricate steering linkage suspension,
driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease
fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).
(2)
File:18ltbkm.ex
Update:Thu Dec 12 13:32:30 1996

200 Owner Maintenance Checks
*
[BK83900( ALL)06/95]
q
If any slipping or changes in the operation of
your transmission occur, check the
transmission fluid level.
*
[BK84000( ALL)06/95]
q
Check automatic transmission P (Park)
function.
*
[BK84100( ALL)04/93]
q
Check parking brake.
[BK84300( M)04/93]
q
Verify proper ªBrakeº bulb check response
when starting vehicle.
*
[BK84400( ALL)01/95]
At least monthly:
*
[BK84600( ALL)06/95]
q
Check coolant level in the coolant recovery
reservoir.
*
[BK84700( ALL)01/95]
q
Check the operation of all exterior lamps,
including the brakelamps, turn signals and
hazard warning flashers.
*
[BK84800( ALL)04/93]
q
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.
*
[BK84900( ALL)01/95]
At least twice a year:
(i.e., every Spring and Fall)
*
[BK85000( ALL)06/95]
q
Check power steering fluid level.
*
[BK85050( ALL)06/95]
q
Check windshield washer spray and wiper
operation. Clean wiper blades with clean
cloth dampened with washer fluid.
*
[BK85200( ALL)01/95]
q
Check radiator, heater and air-conditioning
hoses for leaks or damage.
*
[BK85300( ALL)06/95]
q
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug
nuts.
*
[BK85400( ALL)04/93]
q
Clean body and door drain holes.
*
[BK85500( ALL)04/93]
q
Flush complete underside of vehicle.
File:18ltbkm.ex
Update:Thu Dec 12 13:32:30 1996

Index 203
Index
A
Accessory position on the ignition . . . 23±24
Additives, engine oil.......... 101
Air cleaner filter, specifications...... 147
Alcohol, in fuel............. 130
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 107
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description............... 45
see also Brake............. 45
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 159
Assistance (see Customer assistance) . 155±156
Autolamp system (see Headlamps)..... 22
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic overdrive . . . 50, 53
fluid, adding............. 118
fluid, checking............ 117
fluid, refill capacities......... 148
fluid, specification.......... 149
Axle
lubricant specifications........ 149
refill capacities............ 148
B
Backing up................ 53
Basic vehicle warranty........... 4
Battery................. 119
acid, treating emergencies...... 93,120
charging system warning light...... 14
disconnecting.............. 96
how to service............ 119
jumping a disabled battery....... 92
maintenance-free........... 119
File:ltixm.ex
Update:Fri Dec 13 11:25:54 1996