2004 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS warning lights

Introduction 3
Instrumentation 8
Warning and control lights 8
Gauges 11
Lights 14
Headlamps 14
Bulb replacement 15
Driver controls 16
Windshield wiper/washer control 16
Steering wheel adjustment 16
Speed control 17
Driving 20
Starting 20
Brakes 23
Transmission operation 27
Vehicle loading 31
Trailer towing 36
Roadside emergencies 39
Getting roadside assistance 39
Hazard flasher switch 40
Fuel pump shut-off switch 40
Fuses and relays 41
Changing tires 48
Jump starting 52
Wrecker towing 56
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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may
illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the
bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have the
respective system inspected immediately.
Service engine soon:TheService
engine soonindicator light
illuminates when the ignition is first
turned to the ON position to check
the bulb. Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On
Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)in theMaintenance and Specifications
chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could
damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid
heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced
immediately.
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior
floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
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STARTING
Positions of the ignition
1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical
accessories such as the radio to
operate while the engine is not
running.
2. LOCK, locks the automatic
transmission gearshift lever and
allows key removal.
3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all
accessories without locking the
steering wheel. This position also
allows the automatic transmission shift lever to be moved from the P
(Park) position without the brake pedal being depressed.
When the key is in the ignition and in the OFF position, the
automatic transmission shift lever can be moved from the P
(Park) position without the brake pedal depressed. To avoid unwanted
vehicle movement, always set the parking brake.
4. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key
position when driving.
5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
Preparing to start your vehicle
Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control system. This
system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard
requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio
noise.
When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator
before or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you have
difficulty starting the engine. For more information on starting the
vehicle, refer toStarting the enginein this chapter.
Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high
temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk
of fire or other damage.
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Driving
Driving
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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.
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)
Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s
emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On
Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II). This OBD-II system protects the
environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet
government emission standards. The OBD-II system also assists the
service technician in properly servicing your vehicle. When theCheck
Engine/Service Engine Soonlight illuminates, the OBD-II system has
detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause yourCheck
Engine/Service Engine Soonlight to illuminate. Examples are:
1.
The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly.)
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.
3. The fuel cap may not have been securely tightened.
These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank
with good quality fuel and/or properly tightening the fuel cap. After three
driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions
present, theCheck Engine/Service Engine Soonlight should turn off.
(A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed
city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required.
If theCheck Engine/Service Engine Soonlight remains on, have your
vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.
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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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tire grades .................................97
treadwear ..................................96
Towing .........................................36
trailer towing ............................36
wrecker ......................................56
Transmission ...............................27
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ......27
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) ...............................92
fluid, refill capacities ..............110
lubricant specifications ..112–113
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................114Vehicle loading
......................31, 33
Ventilating your vehicle
.............23
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Warning lights (see Lights)
.........8
Water, Driving through
...............31
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
..........................................16
Wrecker towing
...........................56
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