2006 FORD F750 brakes

Maintenance Operation Frequency - Observation
Inspect the automatic slack
adjuster functionInsufficient power shown in loaded
practice stop.
Check the operation of the
brakes, the clutch, and the
steering
(1),(2)
Vehicle handling qualities not up to
par.
Inspect the vehicle for missing,
damaged, or mislocated noise
shieldsExcessive noise emanates from under
the cab or engine compartment.
Check the engine performance
and the engine governorExcessive engine noise.
Inspect the fan, the fan shroud,
and the fan clutchEngine overheats, fans runs at high
speed constantly, excessive fan noise,
or fan wobble due to worn bearings.
Check for operation of ABS
warning lampAt each engine start up.
Inspect the entire exhaust
system (including inlet pipe,
muffler, outlet pipe and all
exhaust clamps and fasteners)
for holes, leakage, breakage,
looseness and corrosive
damageExcessive noise or the smell of fumes
is experienced.
Inspect the engine air
induction system (including the
air ducts and the air filter) for
loose fitting, damaged or
missing componentsExcessive noise emanates from the
engine compartment.
Inspect the tires and check the
air pressure
(3)Poor steering, wandering or excessive
tire wear.
Balance the wheels and the
tiresVibration or abnormal tire wear
indicates imbalance.
Check the front end alignment
(3)Poor steering, wandering or excessive
tire wear.
Check the transmission and
engine mountings
(2)Hard shifting or excessive vibration.
Check and adjust transmission
controls
(2)High effort to shift or noisy
transmission.
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A
Air conditioning ..........................51
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................51
Air suspension ...........................119
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................117
Audio system
(see Radio) ................33–34, 39, 44
Automatic transmission ............121
fluid, adding ............................192
fluid, checking ........................192
fluid, refill capacities ..............232
fluid, specification ..................218
Auxiliary power point .................59
Axle ............................132, 170, 207
lubricant specifications ..........218
refill capacities ........................231
B
Battery .......................................186
charging system warning
light ............................................23
jumping a disabled battery ....151
servicing ..................................264
voltage gauge ............................28
BeltMinder ...................................79
Brakes ..........................98, 104, 170
adjustment ..............................173
anti-lock ...........................117–118
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................23, 117
brake warning light ..................23
fluid, checking and adding ...173,
186
fluid, specifications .................218
parking ....................100, 106, 174
Bulbs ............................................55C
Catalytic converter
(see Emission control) .............174
CD-single premium .....................33
Cell phone use ..............................7
Child safety restraints ................83
child safety belts ......................83
Child safety seats ........................86
attaching with tether straps ....90
in front seat ..............................88
in rear seat ................................88
tether anchorage hardware .....90
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................84
Cleaning your vehicle
chrome and aluminum
parts .........................................164
engine compartment ..............164
exterior ....................................166
instrument panel ....................165
interior .....................................165
interior trim ............................165
plastic parts ............................164
washing ....................................163
waxing .....................................163
wheels ......................................164
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......50–51
Clutch ................................123, 190
adjusting ..................................191
fluid ..........................................190
operation while driving ..........123
specifications ..........................218
Controls
power seat .................................71
Coolant ......................................181
checking and adding ..............181
refill capacities ........................232
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Index
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Headlamps ...................................53
aiming ........................................54
daytime running lights .............53
high beam .................................53
warning chime ..........................23
Heating ..................................50–51
heater only system ...................50
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................51
Hood ..........................................175
I
Ignition .........................................91
chime .........................................23
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..86
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................165
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................54
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......151
K
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............23
positions of the ignition ...........91
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................55
cargo lamps ...............................54
daytime running light ...............53
headlamps .................................53
high beams ................................53instrument panel, dimming .....54
interior lamps ...........................55
replacing bulbs ...................55–57
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................54
Lights, warning and indicator ....23
air suspension ...........................23
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....23, 117
brake ..........................................23
charging system ........................23
safety belt .................................23
service engine soon ..................23
traction control off ...................23
turn signal indicator .................23
Lubricant specifications ...........218
M
Manual transmission .................125
lubricant specifications ..........218
Mirrors .........................................61
fold away ...................................63
heated ........................................62
side view mirrors (power) .......61
O
Odometer .....................................28
P
Paint chips, repairing ...............163
Parking brake ....................100, 106
warning light .............................23
Power door locks ........................67
Power mirrors .............................61
Power point .................................59
Power steering ..........................189
fluid, checking and adding ....189
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Index
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