2000 FORD F650 tire

Vehicle Rating Decal - Sample
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require
that a Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the
Certification Label may be located. Where Ford Motor Company is the
sole manufacturer of the vehicle, the Certification Label is located on the
front door latch pillar on the driver’s side. In many instances, the vehicle
is sold by Ford Motor Company to an intermediate or final stage
manufacturer who is required to affix the Compliance Label. In these
cases, the completed vehicle is manufactured in two (or more) stages by
two (or more) separate manufacturers, with the manufacture of the
completed vehicle occurring at a later date than the manufacture of the
chassis or incomplete vehicle. Consequently, the model year of the
completed vehicle may be later than the model year of the incomplete
vehicle or chassis.
MFD. BY FORD MOTOR CO. IN U.S.A.
WB TYPE/GVW BODY TRANS AXLE EXT PNT DSO
XXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
∇FOHT-15294A10-GA
DATE: XXXXX GVWR:XXXXX LB/ XXXXX KGFGAWR: XXXXXX/XXXXXXX RGAWR: XXXXXXX/XXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXX W/TIRES XXXXXXXXXXXX W/TIRES
XXXXXXXXX RIMS XXXXXXXXX RIMS
AT XXX PSI COLD AT XXX PSI COLD
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL
MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE
DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
VIN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX REAR REAR GAWR
TYPE: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX/XXXXXXX
Capacities and specifications
174

Daily Owner Checks Engine system
Check the air filter restriction indicator
Check the engine oil
Inspect the coolant level - for Powerstroke
engine (for Caterpillar and Cummins engines,
refer to the Owner’s Manual)
Brake system
Drain the air brake system reservoir - manual
valve
Check the air brake system reservoir automatic
drain valve operation
Transmission system
Visually check the automatic transmission for
fluid leakage
Steering system
Check the power steering pump fluid level and
check the system for leaks
Check the entire vehicle for evidence of fluid
leaks
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Federal Highway Administration
requirements (ensure that the entire
system is functioning properly)
Check the service brakes
Check the parking brake
Check the steering mechanism
Check the lighting devices and reflectors
Check the tires
Check the horn
Check the windshield wipers
Check the rear vision mirrors
Check the wheels and rims
Check the emergency equipment
General maintenance information
182

Check every oil
changeOil change
intervals are as
follows: Powerstroke -
10 000 ; Caterpillar -
10 000 ; Cummins -
15 000 (refer to the
Caterpillar and
Cummins service
manuals for further
instructions and
information)Engine system
Check the engine cooling system - hoses,
clamps and protection
Inspect the drive belts
Exhaust system
Inspect the entire exhaust system (including
the inlet pipe(s), muffler(s), outlet pipe(s),
clamps and fasteners) for holes, leakage,
breakage, corrosive damage and separation
from other components. Adjust, service or
replace with the same or the equivalent part.
(Also a noise emission control service)
Suspension system
Lubricate the front and rear spring pins
Tighten the front and rear spring U-bolts to the
specified torque
Driveline and rear axle system
Lubricate the U-joints and the slip yoke
Brake system
Lube the air brake foot control valve, hinge and
roller
Inspect the drum brake linings through the
inspection holes
Lubricate the brake camshafts (air brakes)
Lubricate the brake slack adjuster (air brakes)
Inspect the disc brake pads and the piston
boots (hydraulic brakes)
Clutch system
Lubricate the clutch release cross shaft and all
linkages
Check the clutch fluid
Fuel system
Drain the accumulated water or sediment from
the fuel tank(s)
General maintenance information
183

Maintenance Operation Frequency - Observation
Inspect the automatic slack
adjuster functionInsufficient power shown in loaded
practice stop
Check the operation of the
brakes, the clutch, and the
steering (*b,a)Vehicle handling qualities not up to
par
Inspect the vehicle for missing,
damaged, or mislocated noise
shieldsExcessive noise emanates from under
the cab or engine compartment
Check the engine performance
and the engine governorExcessive engine noise
Inspect the fan, the fan shroud,
and the fan clutchEngine overheats, fans runs at high
speed constantly, excessive fan noise,
or fan wobble due to worn bearings
Check for operation of ABS
warning lampAt each engine start up
Inspect the entire exhaust
system (including inlet pipe,
muffler, outlet pipe and all
exhaust clamps and fasteners)
for holes, leakage, breakage,
looseness and corrosive
damageExcessive noise or the smell of fumes
is experienced
Inspect the engine air
induction system (including the
air ducts, the air cleaner, and
the air cleaner element) for
loose fitting, damaged or
missing componentsExcessive noise emanates from the
engine compartment
Inspect the tires and check the
air pressure (*c)Poor steering, wandering or excessive
tire wear
Balance the wheels and the
tiresVibration or abnormal tire wear
indicates imbalance
Check the front end alignment
(*c)Poor steering, wandering or excessive
tire wear
General maintenance information
188

Maintenance Operation Frequency - Observation
Check the transmission and
engine mountings (*b)Hard shifting or excessive vibration
Check and adjust transmission
controls (*b)High effort to shift or noisy
transmission
Check fuel pump pressure Insufficient full-throttle power or
backfiring
Clean radiator cap seal. Clean
and inspect the cap surface on
the radiatorWhen the cap does not hold pressure
Check the battery terminals for
corrosionWhenever electrical power supply has
diminished
Tighten the wheel mounting
nuts to the specified torque.
Refer toServicing your
wheels and tiresRequired initially at 804 and 1 609 km
(500 and 1 000 miles). Perform again
at 804 and 1 609 km (500 and 1 000
mile) intervals after each tire
removal/replacement.
*a During maintenance and repair, protect the fuel tube and the hose
assemblies, the power steering lines, and the air brake lines from the
external heat, the acids and the abrasion that could damage the lines.
*b Check for (free) linkage action and ensure that (return) spring
force is adequate to maintain pedal free play.
*c Adjust, repair or replace as required with the same or equivalent
parts.
General maintenance information
189

Ford Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner (not available in Canada)
Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner (Canada only)
Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Remover* (not available in
Canada)
Ford Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner (Canada only)
Ford Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner (not available in Canada)
Ford Metal Surface Cleaner
Ford Multi-Purpose Cleaner*
Motorcraft Car Wash Concentrate
Motorcraft Carlite Glass Cleaner
Ford Spot and Stain Remover*
Ford Super Premium Tire and Trim Dressing
Ford Triple Clean
Ford Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (not available in Canada)
* May be sold with the Motorcraft name
FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
A wide selection of Ford accessories are available for your vehicle
through your local authorized Ford, Lincoln Mercury or Ford of Canada
dealer. These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to
fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement
the style and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. In addition, each
accessory is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds
Ford’s rigid engineering and safety specifications. Ford accessories are
warranted for up to 12 months or 20 000 km (12 000 miles) on all cars
and light trucks and 12 months with unlimited distance on medium/heavy
duty trucks unless the accessory is installed on a new vehicle, then the
warranty becomes the balance of the new vehicle’s warranty or the
accessories warranty, whichever is greater. See your dealer for complete
warranty information and availability.
Not all accessories are available for all models.
Customer assistance
202

Relays ........................................115
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .....61,62,63
Safety defects, reporting ..........204
Safety restraints ................61,62,63
belt minder ...............................67
cleaning the safety belts ...70,167
extension assembly ..................66
for adults ..............................62,63
for children ...............................71
lap belt ......................................65
warning light
and chime ........................14,15,66
Safety seats for children .......72,73
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............61
Seats ............................................58
child safety seats .................72,73
Servicing your vehicle ..............179
Speed control ..............................51
Speedometer ...............................17
Starting your vehicle ..................77
jump starting ..........................125
preparing to start your
vehicle .......................................77
Tachometer .................................18
Tires
checking the pressure ............151Towing
wrecker ....................................125
Transmission
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................137
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................137
manual operation ......................97
Trip odometer .............................18
Turn signal .............................12,49
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ...........................173
Vehicle loading ..........................111
Warning chimes ......................10,15
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................133
reservoir ..................................133
Water, Driving through .............112
Wheels .......................................147
Windows
power .........................................55
Windshield washer
fluid and wipers
checking and cleaning ............146
operation ...................................50
replacing wiper blades ...........146
Wrecker towing .........................125
Index
207