2002 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS maintenance reset

Charging system
Illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly.
Oil pressure/Engine coolant
Illuminates when the engine coolant
temperature is above the normal
range or the engine oil pressure is
below normal range. Check the
engine oil and coolant level refer toAdding engine oilandAdding
coolantin theMaintenance and specifications chapter.
Low fuel
Illuminates when the fuel level in
the fuel tank is at, or near, empty
(refer toFuel gaugein this chapter
for more information).
Fuel reset
Illuminates when the fuel pump
shut-off switch has been triggered.
For more information, refer toFuel
pump shut-off switchin the
Roadside emergencieschapter.
Turn signal
Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard lights are
turned on. Refer toBulbsin the
Maintenance and carechapter.
LOW
FUEL
FUEL
RESET
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the engine must relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum
driveability and performance. To begin this process:
1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake.
2. Put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the
engine.
3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
6. With your foot on the brake pedal and with the A/C on, put the
vehicle in D (Drive) and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
7. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process.
•The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy.
•If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle
quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle
trim is eventually relearned.
If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
•Always dispose of automotive
batteries in a responsible manner.
Follow your local authorized
standards for disposal. Call your
local authorized recycling center
to find out more about recycling
automotive batteries.
ENGINE COOLANT
Checking engine coolant
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the
mileage intervals listed in the scheduled maintenance guide. The coolant
concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and water, which
equates to a freeze point of -36° C (-34° F). Coolant concentration
LEAD
RETURN
RECYCLE
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How fail-safe cooling works
If the engine begins to overheat:
•The engine coolant temperature
gauge will move to the red (hot)
area.
•The
symbol will
illuminate.
•The
symbol will illuminate.
•TheService Engine Soon
indicator light will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled
cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However:
•The engine power will be limited.
•The air conditioning system will be disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine temperature and the engine
will completely shut down, causing steering and braking effort to
increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Take
your vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible to minimize engine
damage.
When fail-safe mode is activated
You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive the
vehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high-speed
operation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine is
capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine
damage, therefore:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine.
2. Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to a service facility.
3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level and replenish if low.
H
C
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engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up
specifications.
Please consult yourWarranty Guidefor complete emission warranty
information.
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If your “Check Engine/Service Engine
Soon” light is on, refer to the description in theWarning lights and
chimessection of theInstrument Clusterchapter. Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test with the “Check Engine/Service Engine Soon” light on.
If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a “not ready for I/M test”
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
•First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
•Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
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I
Ignition ...................................22, 99
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ................................83
Instrument panel
cluster ..........................................7
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................16
J
Jack ..............................................48
positioning .................................48
storage .......................................48
Jump-starting your vehicle ........51
K
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............11
positions of the ignition ...........22
L
Lamps
cargo lamps ...............................16
daytime running light ...............15
headlamps .................................15
headlamps, flash to pass ..........16
instrument panel, dimming .....16
replacing bulbs .........................16
Lights, warning and indicator ......7
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ........9, 28
brake ............................................9
charging system ........................10
check coolant ............................10
door ajar ....................................11
engine oil pressure ...................10
fuel reset ...................................10high beam .................................11
low fuel ......................................10
safety belt ...................................9
service engine soon ....................7
turn signal indicator .................10
Load limits ...................................34
GAWR ........................................34
GVWR ........................................34
trailer towing ............................34
Lubricant specifications .......97, 99
M
Motorcraft parts ....................76, 95
O
Octane rating ..............................74
Odometer .....................................14
Oil (see Engine oil) ....................61
Overdrive .....................................21
P
Parking brake ..............................29
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ......95
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .................................44
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ......84
fluid, refill capacity ..................95
fluid, specifications .............97, 99
R
Relays ....................................41, 48
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