2001 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS air filter

Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check fuel cap
Introduction
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Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do
not remove it while the engine is running.
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
6.8L V10 ENGINE
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
4. Power distribution box
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Air filter assembly
7. Brake fluid reservoir
8. Power steering fluid reservoir
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals
for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
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AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals
for changing the air filter element.
When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filter
element listed. Refer toMotorcraft Part Numbersin theCapacities and
specificationschapter.
Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do
not remove it while the engine is running.
Changing the air filter element
1. Loosen the clamp that secures
the air filter element in place.
2. Carefully separate the two halves
of the air filter housing.
3. Remove the air filter element
from the open end of the air filter
housing.
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4. Install a new air filter element, ensuring the arrow on the top half of
the air filter housing lines up with the notch on the bottom half of air
filter housing. Be careful not to crimp the filter element edges between
the air filter housing. This could cause filter damage and allow
unmetered air to enter the engine if not properly seated.
5. Replace the two halves of the air filter housing and secure the clamp.
BRAKE FLUID
Checking and adding brake fluid
Brake fluid should be checked and refilled as needed. Refer to the
scheduled maintenance guide for the service interval schedules.
•Hydroboost brake fluid reservoir
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 6.8L V10 engine
Air filter element FA-1634
Battery BXT-65-750
Fuel filter FG-986B
Oil filter FL-820-S
PCV valve EV-233
Spark plugs* AWSF-22E
*Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
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A
Air cleaner filter ...................61, 93
Ambulance packages ....................3
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .......................................64
Anti-lock brake system (see
Brakes) ..................................27–28
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive ...................................31
fluid, adding ..............................71
fluid, checking ..........................71
fluid, refill capacities ................94
fluid, specification ....................96
Axle
lubricant specifications ......95–96
refill capacities ..........................94
B
Battery .........................................73
acid, treating emergencies .......73
charging system warning light ..7
jumping a disabled battery ......52
maintenance-free ......................73
replacement, specifications .....93
servicing ....................................73
voltage gauge ............................12
Brakes ....................................27–28
anti-lock ...............................27–28
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .........................9, 28
brake warning light ....................7
fluid, checking and adding ......62
fluid, refill capacities ................94
fluid, specifications .............95–96
lubricant specifications ......95–96
shift interlock ............................30Break-in period .............................3
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ......94
Cleaning your vehicle .................91
engine compartment ................92
exterior ......................................92
wheels ........................................91
Coolant
checking and adding ................64
refill capacities ....................67, 94
specifications ......................95–96
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................17
D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................15
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid ...71
engine oil ...................................58
Doors
door ajar warning .......................9
lubricant specifications ............95
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ......................................73
Driving under special
conditions
through water ...........................38
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ............................52
Emission control system ............89
Engine ....................................96–97
2001 Motorhome(mot)
Supplement(supplement)
USA English(fus)
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