2004 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS mileage

SPECIAL NOTICES
Emission warranty
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper
Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 6.0L
Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible
for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a
detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to
theWarranty Guidethat is provided to you along with your Owner’s
Guide.
Notice to owners of Class A Motorhome Vehicles
The Ford Motorhome Chassis is not suitable for producing ambulances or
school buses. In addition, Ford urges manufacturers to follow the
recommendations of theFord Incomplete Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck
Body Builder’s Layout Bookand other pertinent supplements.
Notification of delayed warranty start date and accumulated
mileage
Verify that your recreational vehicle dealer has submitted a Notification
of Delayed Warranty Start Date and Accumulated Mileage (FCS 900) to
Ford Motor Company.
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Board membership
The Board consists of:
•Three consumer representatives
•A Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representative
Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained by
an independent consulting firm. The dealership Board member is chosen
from Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership management, recognized for
their business leadership qualities.
What the Board needs
To have your case reviewed you must complete the application in the
DSB brochure and mail it to the address provided on the application
form. Some states will require you to use certified mail, with return
receipt requested.
Your application is reviewed and, if it is determined to be eligible, you
will receive an acknowledgment indicating:
•The file number assigned to your application.
•The toll-free phone number of the DSB’s independent administrator.
Your dealership and a Ford Motor Company representative will then be
asked to submit statements.
To properly review your case, the Board needs the following information:
•Legible copies of all documents and maintenance or repair orders
relevant to the case.
•The year, make, model, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) listed
on your vehicle ownership license.
•The date of repair(s) and mileage at the time of occurrence(s).
•The current mileage.
•The name of the dealer(s) who sold or serviced the vehicle.
•A brief description of your unresolved concern.
•A brief summary of the action taken by the dealer(s) and Ford Motor
Company.
•The names (if known) of all the people you contacted at the
dealership(s).
•A description of the action you expect to resolve your concern.
You will receive a letter of explanation if your application does not
qualify for Board review.
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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 distilled water,
which equates to a freeze point of -36°C (-34°F). Coolant concentration
testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester (such as the
Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester, 014–R1060). The level of coolant
should be maintained at the“cold full”of“cold fill range”level in the
coolant reservoir. If the level falls below, add coolant per the instructions
in theAdding engine coolantsection.
Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and water
concentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above
60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly.A
50–50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following:
•Freeze protection down to -36°C (-34°F).
LEAD
RETURN
RECYCLE
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Safety practices
Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety.
•Observe posted speed limits
•Avoid fast starts, stops and turns
•Avoid potholes and objects on the road
•Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking
If you vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc.,do notrapidly spin the
tires; spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion. A tire
can explode in as little as three to five seconds.
Tire explosions can cause death, personal injury or property
damage. Do not allow anyone to stand near, or directly ahead or
behind the spinning tire.
Never spin the tires in excess of the 55 km/h (35 mph) point
indicated on the speedometer.
Highway hazards
No matter how carefully you drive there’s always the possibility that you
may eventually have a flat tire on the highway. Drive slowly to the
closest safe area out of traffic. This may further damage the flat tire, but
your safety is more important.
If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving or you
suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your
speed. Drive with caution until you can safely pull off the road. Stop and
inspect the tire for damage. If the tire is under-inflated or damaged,
deflate it, remove wheel and replace it with your spare tire and wheel. If
you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair
facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected.
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you
currently have on your vehicle.
The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in
rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow
tires and chains. If you need to use chains, it is recommended that steel
wheels (of the same size and specifications) be used, as chains may chip
aluminum wheels.
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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
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Ignition .........................20, 113–114
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ..........................................89
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