1997 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS service schedule

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Your Maintenance Schedule and
Record Booklet
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TheMaintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet lists
the services that are most important for keeping
your vehicle in good condition. A record log is
also provided to help you keep track of all
services performed.
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About the Warranties
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Your vehicle is covered by four types of
warranties:
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Basic Vehicle Warranty
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Extended Warranties on certain parts
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Emissions Warranties
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Noise Emissions Warranty Coverage;
applicable only on vehicles over 10,000 GVW
Ð Gross Vehicle Weight Ð in pounds.
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Read yourWarranty Information Bookletcarefully
to find out about your vehicle's warranties and
your basic rights and responsibilities.
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If you lose yourWarranty Information Booklet,you
can get a new one free of charge. Contact any
Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer, or refer to the
addresses and phone numbers on the first page
of this owner guide.
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When descending a steep grade with a trailer,
operate in Drive rather than Overdrive. If
additional braking is needed, shift the automatic
transmission gearshift into 2 (Second) gear or 1
(Low).
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Servicing your vehicle if you tow
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If you tow a trailer for a long distance, your
vehicle will need to be serviced more frequently
than usual. Refer to theMaintenance Schedule and
Recordbooklet for additional information.
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Trailer towing tips
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Before starting on a trip, practice turning,
stopping and backing in an area away from
heavy traffic. Get to know the ªfeelº of the
vehicle/trailer combination.
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Practice backing up. Back up very slowly, with
someone outside at the rear of your trailer to
guide you. Place your hand at the bottom of the
steering wheel and move it in the direction you
want the rear of the trailer to swing. Slight
movement of the steering wheel results in a
much larger movement of the rear of the trailer.
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Allow more room for stopping with a trailer
attached. Trailer brakes should be applied first,
whether manually or automatically controlled,
when approaching a stop.
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For a good handling truck-trailer combination,
the trailer tongue load should be approximately
10-15% of the loaded trailer weight.
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Make a thorough check of your equipment
before starting out on the road. After you have
traveled about 50 miles (80 km) stop in a
protected area and double-check your hitch and
electrical connections. Also check trailer wheel
lug nuts for tightness.
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Maintenance and Care
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Service Made Easy
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This chapter tells you about the basic parts that
you need to check and service regularly.
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If your vehicle needs professional servicing, your
dealership can provide the parts and service
required. Check yourWarranty Information Booklet
to find out which parts and services are covered.
Also see theCustomer Assistancechapter of this
Owner Guide.
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Ford Motor Company recommends that the
Owner Maintenance Checks listed in the
Maintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet be
performed for the proper operation of your
vehicle. In addition to the conditions listed in
theOwner Maintenance Checklist, be alert for any
unusual noise, vibration, or other indication that
your vehicle may need service. If you do notice
something unusual, see that your vehicle is
serviced promptly.
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Precautions When Servicing Your
Vehicle
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Be especially careful when inspecting or
servicing your vehicle. Here are some general
precautions for your safety:
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If you must work with the engine running,
avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry that
could get caught in moving parts. Take
appropriate precautions with long hair.
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Do not work on a vehicle in an enclosed
space with the engine running, unless you are
sure you have enough ventilation.
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Emission Control System
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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.
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To make sure that the emissions control parts
continue to work properly:
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Avoid running out of fuel.
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Do not turn off the ignition while your
vehicle is moving, especially at high speeds.
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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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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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The following are some of the acts that are
considered tampering:
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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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Removing or dismantling the engine speed
governor, so that the engine's speed exceeds
the manufacturer's specifications.
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Removing the air duct, air intake choke or
silencer, air cleaner and/or air cleaner
element.
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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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Removing the fan shroud. Removing or
dismantling the fan clutch so that it no longer
functions properly.
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Maintenance
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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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Maintenance Schedule and
Record
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General Maintenance Information
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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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Maintenance: An investment
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An investment which will pay dividends in the
form of improved reliability, durability, and
resale value.
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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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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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No Cost PCV Valve Replacement
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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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Wheel Lug Nuts
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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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172 Severe Duty ScheduleSevere Duty Schedule
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NOTE: Items for Emission Control Service are shown
in this type and style.
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For items marked with a number in parentheses
such as (1), see footnote at the end of this
section.
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NOTE: The Severe Duty Schedule provides
maintenance intervals for replacing
your air cleaner filter if you drive in
severe dust conditions. However, the
conditions you drive in may require
even more frequent air cleaner
replacement intervals than those
shown. Check with your dealer.
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Maintenance
Intervals
for Severe
Duty Schedule
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NOTE: Rear axle lube quantities must be
replaced every 99,000 miles
(165,000 km) or if the axle has been
submerged in water. Otherwise, the
lube should not be checked or changed
unless a leak is suspected or repair
required.
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