2006 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS warning

•We recommend that you familiarize yourself with this braking
technique. However, avoid taking any unnecessary risks.
ABS warning lamp
The ABS warning lamp in the
instrument cluster momentarily
illuminates when the ignition is
turned on. If the light remains on
after the vehicle is started,
continues to flash or fails to illuminate, have the system serviced
immediately.
With the ABS light on, the anti-lock
brake system is disabled and normal
braking is still effective unless the
brake warning light also remains
illuminated with parking brake
released. (If your brake warning lamp illuminates, have your vehicle
serviced immediately.)
Parking brake
Apply the parking brake whenever
the vehicle is parked. Push pedal
downward to set the parking brake.
ABS
P!
BRAKE
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The BRAKE warning lamp in the
instrument cluster illuminates and
remains illuminated (when the
ignition is turned ON) until the
parking brake is released.
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is
latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and
remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle.
However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop
your vehicle in an emergency. Since the parking brake applies only the
transmission mounted parking brake assembly, the vehicle’s stopping
distance will increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle will be
adversely affected.
Push the service brake pedal with
your foot and pull the parking brake
release handle to release the
parking brake.
P!
BRAKE
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Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps
are working.
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is
latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and
remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp
remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly.
See your dealer or a qualified service technician.
Understanding the shift positions of the 5–speed automatic
transmission
This vehicle is equipped with an adaptive Transmission Shift Strategy.
Adaptive Shift Strategy offers the optimal transmission operation and
shift quality. When the vehicle’s battery has been disconnected for any
type of service or repair, the transmission will need to relearn the normal
shift strategy parameters, much like having to reset your radio stations
when your vehicle battery has been disconnected. The Adaptive
Transmission Strategy allows the transmission to relearn these operating
parameters. This learning process could take several transmission
upshifts and downshifts; during this learning process, slightly firmer
shifts may occur. After this learning process, normal shift feel and shift
scheduling will resume.
P (Park)
This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from
turning.
To put your vehicle in gear:
•Start the engine
•Depress the brake pedal
•Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
9 20A Stoplamps: Trailer tow Electric
Brake controller feed, Body
builder rear turn/stop feeds, Body
builder stop lamp feed, Trailer
turn/stop fuse feeds
10 10A Instrument cluster memory,
Power brake assist lamp*
11 30A Wiper/Washer module, Wiper feed
12 — Not used
13 10A ABS module
14 10A Warning chime module, Power
brake assist module*, Instrument
cluster power, Instrument cluster
warning lamps, Transmission
control switch
15 15A Left turn signal feed
16 20A Body builder battery (+12V) feed
17 5A Body builder radio feed
18 — Not used
19 5A DRL relays
20 — Not used
21 15A Right turn signal feed
22 20A Trailer tow turn signals
23 10A Cluster run/start
24 — Not used
25 10A Right-hand low beam headlamp
feed
26 10A Speed control module, Brake shift
interlock actuator
27 2A Brake pressure switch/Speed
control
28 — Not used
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
1 5A* Power brake assist module***
2 10A* A/C system
3 20A* Transmission, Vapor Management
Valve (VMV) solenoid, Heated
exhaust gas oxygen (HEGO)
sensors
4 5A* Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
memory
5 20A* PCM power, Fuel pump relay coil,
Fuel injectors, Mass Air Flow
(MAF) sensor with IAT, A/C
system relay coil
6 20A* Parklamp feeds, Instrument panel
fuse #41, Warning chime module,
Trailer tow running lamp relay
coil, I/P dimmer module
7 10A* Starter relay coil, BB neutral
sense
8 10A* Stoplamp switch (logic): Power
brake assist module***, Speed
control module, PCM, Anti-lock
Brake System (ABS) module,
Brake shift interlock actuator
9 — Not used
10 20A* Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
11 30A* Ignition coils, Radio capacitors #1
and #2, PCM relay
12 25A* Trailer tow running lamps feed,
Trailer tow back-up lamps feed, IP
- backup lamp feed
13 30A** Trailer tow electric brake
controller feed
14 60A** IP battery feed (fuse #9, 15, 21)
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emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine
Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability.
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Illumination of theService engine soonlight, charging system warning
light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke
or loss of engine power, could indicate that the emission control system
is not working properly.
Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By
law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services,
sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not
permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent
it from working. Information about your vehicle’s emission system is on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the
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 yourCheck engine/Service engine
soonlight is on, refer to the description in theWarning lights and
chimessection of theInstrument Clusterchapter. Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test with theCheck engine/Service engine soonlight 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
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .......................55
Air cleaner filter ...............115–116
Ambulance packages ....................5
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ..................94
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ................................55
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive ...................................59
fluid, adding ............................112
fluid, checking ........................112
fluid, refill capacities ..............117
fluid, specification ..................121
Axle
lubricant specifications ..119, 121
refill capacities ........................117
B
Battery .........................................92
acid, treating emergencies .......92
jumping a disabled battery ......72
maintenance-free ......................92
replacement, specifications ...116
servicing ....................................92
Brakes ..........................................54
anti-lock .....................................55
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light .................56
fluid, checking and adding ....110
fluid, refill capacities ..............117
fluid, specifications .........119, 121
lubricant specifications ..119, 121
shift interlock ............................58
Bulbs ............................................16
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....117Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ................86
wheels ........................................86
Coolant
checking and adding ................94
refill capacities ..................98, 117
specifications ..................119, 121
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................18
Customer Assistance ..................63
Ford Extended Service Plan ...83
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ................84
Getting roadside assistance .....63
Getting the service you need ..78
Ordering additional owner’s
literature ...................................85
The Dispute Settlement
Board .........................................80
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program .................83
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................15
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................112
engine oil ...................................89
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........119
Driving under special
conditions ....................................62
through water ...........................62
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ............................72
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Lamps
daytime running light ...............15
headlamps .................................15
headlamps, flash to pass ..........16
instrument panel, dimming .....16
replacing bulbs .........................16
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................16
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ............56
Load limits ...................................40
Loading instructions ...................47
Lubricant specifications ...119, 121
Lug nuts ......................................31
M
Message center ...........................10
Motorcraft parts ................104, 116
O
Octane rating ............................103
Oil (see Engine oil) ....................89
Overdrive .....................................18
P
Parking brake ..............................56
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....116
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .................................69
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....110
fluid, refill capacity ................117
fluid, specifications .........119, 121R
Relays ....................................65, 72
Roadside assistance ....................63
S
Safety defects, reporting ............85
Servicing your vehicle ................87
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................116, 121
Special notice ................................5
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................119, 121
Speed control ..............................18
Starting your vehicle ......50–51, 53
jump starting ............................72
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................17
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................17
Tires .......................................21–22
alignment ..................................38
care ............................................37
changing ....................................27
checking the pressure ..............24
inspecting and inflating ...........23
label ...........................................36
replacing ..............................26, 29
rotating ......................................39
safety practices .........................38
sidewall information .................31
snow tires and chains ..............40
terminology ...............................22
tire grades .................................22
treadwear ............................21, 37
Towing .........................................47
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