2009 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS steering

What you should know about fail-safe cooling
If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to
be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred.
The “fail-safe” distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load
and terrain.
How fail-safe cooling works
If the engine begins to overheat:
•The engine coolant temperature
gauge will move to the red (hot)
area.
•CHECK GAUGES will illuminate
in the mini message center.
•TheService engine soon
indicator light will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled
cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However:
•The engine power will be limited.
•The air conditioning system will be disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine temperature and the engine
will completely shut down, causing steering and braking effort to
increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Take
your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible to minimize
engine damage.
When fail-safe mode is activated
You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive the
vehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high-speed
operation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine is
capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine
damage, therefore:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine.
2. Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to an authorized dealer.
3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level and replenish if low.
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POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid.
Refer toscheduled maintenance
informationfor the service interval
schedules.
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level on the
dipstick. It should be between the
arrows in the FULL range on the
side of the dipstick with the words
MAX. HOT at the top. Do not add
fluid if the level is within this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the FULL range. Be sure to put the dipstick
back in the reservoir.
Refer toMaintenance product specifications and capacitiesin this
chapter for the proper fluid type.
ADD MAX. HOTFULL
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STEERING LINKAGE LUBRICATION POINTS
There are nine lubrication points on the steering linkage shown as “A”.
Refer toMaintenance product specifications and capacitiesin this
chapter for lubricant type to use.
AIR FILTER
Refer toscheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for changing the air filter element.
When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filter
element listed. Refer toMotorcraft part numbersin this chapter.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or
personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air
cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.
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Item Capacity Ford Part NameFord Part
Number / Ford
Specification
Engine coolant30.6 quarts
(29.0L)
1
Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
with bittering
agent
(yellow-colored)
2
VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Cooling system
stop leak pellets—Motorcraft
Cooling System
Stop Leak PelletsVC-6 /
WSS-M99B37-B6
Engine oil6.0 quarts
(5.7L)Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)XO-5W20-QSP
(US)
CXO-5W20-LSP12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A
with API
Certification
Mark
Automatic
transmission
Torqshift 5-speed18.2 quarts
(17.2L)
3
Motorcraft
MERCONLV
AT F
4
XT-10-QLV /
MERCONLV
WSS-M2C938-A
Power steering
fluidKeep in
FULL range
on dipstick
Motorcraft
MERCONVATFXT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Parking brake
assemblyFill to bottom
of fill plug
hole
Rear Axle
Dana 804.0 quarts
(3.9L)
5
Motorcraft SAE
75W-140
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
and GL-5
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Item Capacity Ford Part NameFord Part
Number / Ford
Specification
Rear Axle
Dana S1107.0 quarts
(6.6L)
6
Motorcraft SAE
75W-140
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
and GL-5
Rear Axle
Dana S1307.0 quarts
(6.6L)
5
Motorcraft SAE
75W-140
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
and GL-5
Rear Axle
Dana Spicer
17060S16.0 quarts
(15.1L)Motorcraft SAE
75W-140
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
and GL-5
Transmission
/steering/parking
brake linkages
and pivots, brake
and clutch pedal
shaft (if
equipped)—Premium
Long-Life GreaseXG-1-C /
ESA-M1C75-B
Fuel tank75.0 gallons
(284.0L)——
1Capacity is approximate and will vary due to second-stage manufacturer
completion of HVAC system. Fill to the Cold Fill Level on reservoir.
2Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with in-tank cooler. The amount of
transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the
dipstick’s normal operating range.
4Automatic transmissions that require MERCONLV should only use
MERCONLV fluid. Refer toscheduled maintenance informationto
determine the correct service interval. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
5Fill 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6 mm to 14 mm) below bottom of fill hole.
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Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ............59
Load limits ...................................45
Loading instructions ...................49
Lubricant specifications ...........128
Lug nuts ......................................82
M
Message center ...........................22
english/metric button ...............25
system check button ................25
warning messages .....................26
Motorcraft parts ................108, 127
O
Octane rating ............................111
Oil (see Engine oil) ....................97
P
Parking brake ..............................60
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....127
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .................................72
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....119
fluid, refill capacity ................128
fluid, specifications .................128
R
Relays ....................................69, 76
Roadside assistance ....................67
S
Safety defects, reporting ......93–94Servicing your vehicle ................96
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................127, 131
Special notice ................................5
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................128
Speed control ..............................20
Starting your vehicle ............54–56
jump starting ............................82
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................19
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................19
Tires .......................................28–29
alignment ..................................38
care ............................................34
changing ....................................78
checking the pressure ..............33
inflating .....................................30
replacing ..............................36, 80
rotating ......................................38
safety practices .........................37
sidewall information .................39
snow tires and chains ..............44
spare tire ...................................76
terminology ...............................29
tire grades .................................29
treadwear ............................28, 35
Towing .........................................50
trailer towing ............................50
wrecker ......................................86
Transmission ...............................61
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ......61
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................122
fluid, refill capacities ..............128
lubricant specifications ..........128
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