2009 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS mileage

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 authorized dealer has submitted a Notification of
Delayed Warranty Start Date and Accumulated Mileage (FCS 900) to
Ford Motor Company.
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Introduction
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WARNING:When mounting replacement tires and wheels, you
should not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on the
sidewall of the tire to set the beads without additional precautions
listed below. If the beads do not seat at the maximum pressure
indicated, re-lubricate and try again.
When inflating the tire for mounting pressures up to 20 psi greater
than the maximum pressure on the tire sidewall, the following
precautions must be taken to protect the person mounting the tire:
1. Make sure that you have the correct tire and wheel size.
2. Lubricate the tire bead and wheel bead seat area again.
3. Stand at a minimum of 12 ft. (3.66 m) away from the tire
wheel assembly.
4. Use both eye and ear protection.
For a mounting pressure more than 20 psi greater than the
maximum pressure, a Ford Dealer or other tire service
professional should do the mounting.
Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with the
person inflating standing at a minimum of 12 ft. (3.66 m) away
from the tire wheel assembly.
Important:Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road
tires are replaced on your vehicle.
It is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be
replaced as a pair.
The tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels (if equipped) are not
designed to be used in aftermarket wheels.
The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may
affect the operation of your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (if equipped).
If the TPMS indicator is flashing, your TPMS is malfunctioning. Your
replacement tire might be incompatible with your TPMS, or some
component of the TPMS may be damaged (if equipped).
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
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Getting roadside assistance
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor
Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This
program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service
is available:
•24–hours, seven days a week
•for the coverage period listed on the Roadside Assistance Card
included in your Owner Guide portfolio.
Roadside assistance will cover:
•a flat tire change with a good spare (except vehicles that have been
supplied with a tire inflation kit)
•battery jump start
•lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer’s
responsibility)
•fuel delivery – Independent Service Contractors, if not prohibited by
state, local or municipal law shall deliver 5 gallons (18.9L) of fuel to a
disabled vehicle. Fuel delivery service is limited to two no-charge
occurrences within a 12-month period.
•towing – Ford/Mercury/Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized
dealer within 35 miles (56.3 km) of the disablement location or to the
nearest authorized dealer. If a member requests to be towed to an
authorized dealer more than 35 miles (56.3 km) from the disablement
location, the member shall be responsible for any mileage costs in
excess of 35 miles (56.3 km).
Trailers shall be covered up to $200 if the disabled eligible vehicle
requires service at the nearest authorized dealer. If the trailer is disabled,
but the towing vehicle is operational, the trailer does not qualify for any
roadside services.
Canadian customers refer to your Customer Information Guide
for information on:
•coverage period
•exact fuel amounts
•towing of your disabled vehicle
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Engine ........................................131
cleaning .....................................95
coolant .....................................102
fail-safe cooling .......................107
idle speed control ...................100
lubrication specifications .......128
refill capacities ........................128
service points ............................97
Engine oil ....................................97
checking and adding ................97
dipstick ......................................97
filter, specifications ..........99, 127
recommendations .....................99
refill capacities ........................128
specifications ..........................128
Event data recording ....................6
Exhaust fumes ............................56
F
Fail safe cooling ........................107
Fluid capacities .........................128
Fuel ............................................108
calculating fuel
economy ............................24, 112
capacity ...................................128
choosing the right fuel ...........111
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................115
detergent in fuel .....................112
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...................................108, 112
filter, specifications ........108, 127
improving fuel economy ........112
octane rating ...................111, 131
quality ......................................111
running out of fuel .................112
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................108
Fuses ............................................69G
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................112
Gauges .........................................13
H
Hazard flashers ...........................68
Headlamps ...................................17
daytime running lights .............17
flash to pass ..............................18
high beam .................................17
turning on and off ....................17
I
Ignition .................................54, 131
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................117
Instrument panel
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................18
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ........82
K
Keys
positions of the ignition ...........54
L
Lamps
daytime running light ...............17
headlamps .................................17
headlamps, flash to pass ..........18
instrument panel, dimming .....18
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