2004 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS engine oil

A
ABS (see Brakes) .......................24
Air cleaner filter .................95, 109
Ambulance packages ....................5
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ..................73
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ................................24
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive ...................................28
fluid, adding ..............................92
fluid, checking ..........................92
fluid, refill capacities ..............110
fluid, specification ..................113
Axle
lubricant specifications ..112–113
refill capacities ........................110
B
Battery .........................................71
acid, treating emergencies .......71
jumping a disabled battery ......52
maintenance-free ......................71
replacement, specifications ...109
servicing ....................................71
Brakes ....................................23, 25
anti-lock .....................................24
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .............................25
fluid, checking and adding ......91
fluid, refill capacities ..............110
fluid, specifications .........112–113
lubricant specifications ..112–113
shift interlock ............................27
Bulbs ............................................15
C
Calculating load ..........................33Capacities for refilling fluids ....110
Changing a tire ...........................48
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ................66
wheels ........................................66
Coolant
checking and adding ................73
refill capacities ..................77, 110
specifications ..................112–113
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................17
Customer Assistance ..................39
Ford Extended Service Plan ...58
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .......................62
Getting roadside assistance .....39
Getting the service you need ..57
Ordering additional owner’s
literature ...................................63
The Dispute Settlement
Board .........................................59
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program .....................................62
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................14
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid ...92
engine oil ...................................69
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........112
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ......................................94
Driving under special
conditions ....................................31
through water ...........................31
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E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ............................52
Emission control system ............88
Engine ................................113–114
cleaning .....................................66
coolant .......................................73
fail-safe coolant ........................77
idle speed control .....................71
lubrication specifications 112–113
refill capacities ........................110
service points ............................68
starting after a collision ...........40
Engine block heater ...................23
Engine oil ....................................69
checking and adding ................69
dipstick ......................................69
filter, specifications ..........70, 109
recommendations .....................70
refill capacities ........................110
specifications ..................112–113
Exhaust fumes ............................23
F
Fail safe cooling ..........................77
Fluid capacities .........................110
Fuel ..............................................79
calculating fuel economy .........84
capacity ...................................110
choosing the right fuel .............81
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates ...................87
detergent in fuel .......................82
filling your vehicle with
fuel .......................................79, 85
filter, specifications ..........82, 109
fuel pump shut-off switch .......40
improving fuel economy ..........84octane rating .............81, 113–114
quality ........................................81
running out of fuel ...................82
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .......................79
Fuses ......................................41–42
G
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) ...................84
Gauges .........................................11
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .......31
calculating .................................33
definition ...................................31
driving with a heavy load ........31
location ......................................31
GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ..31
calculating ...........................31, 33
definition ...................................31
driving with a heavy load ........31
location ......................................31
H
Hazard flashers ...........................40
Headlamps ...................................14
daytime running lights .............14
flash to pass ..............................15
high beam .................................14
turning on and off ....................14
I
Ignition .........................20, 113–114
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ..........................................89
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Instrument panel
cluster ..........................................8
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................15
J
Jack ..............................................48
positioning .................................48
storage .......................................48
Jump-starting your vehicle ........52
K
Keys
positions of the ignition ...........20
L
Lamps
daytime running light ...............14
headlamps .................................14
headlamps, flash to pass ..........15
instrument panel, dimming .....15
replacing bulbs .........................15
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ............25
Load limits .............................31, 33
GAWR ........................................31
GVWR ........................................31
trailer towing ............................31
Lubricant specifications ...112–113
M
Motorcraft parts ..................82, 109
O
Octane rating ..............................81
Oil (see Engine oil) ....................69P
Parking brake ..............................26
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....109
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .................................45
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ......90
fluid, refill capacity ................110
fluid, specifications .........112–113
R
Relays ....................................41, 48
Roadside assistance ....................39
S
Safety defects, reporting ............65
Servicing your vehicle ................67
Spark plugs,
specifications .............109, 113–114
Special notice ................................5
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................112–113
Speed control ..............................17
Starting your vehicle ............20–22
jump starting ............................52
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................16
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................16
Tires .......................................48, 96
changing ..............................48, 51
replacing ....................................49
snow tires and chains ............108
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