2013 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS technical specifications

Vehicle Care 101
Vehiclestorage.......................................102
Wheels and Tires 104
Tire care...........................................104
Using snow chains....................................120
Changing tires.......................................121
Technical specifications.................................126
Wheel lug nut torque..................................126
Capacities and Specifications 127
Engine specifications..................................127
Maintenance product specifications and capacities.............128
Part numbers........................................132
Transmission code designation............................133
Ford Extended Service Plan 134
Scheduled Maintenance 137
Normal scheduled maintenance and log.....................142
Index 153
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BRAKE FLUID CHECK
Hydromax
WARNING:Carefully read cautionary information on product
label. For MEDICAL EMERGENCY INFORMATION contact a
physician or Poison Control Center immediately; on Ford-Motorcraft
products call: 1-800-959-3673 (FORD). Failure to follow these
instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING:Use of any brake fluid other than that indicated for
your brake system will cause permanent damage.
WARNING:Do not let the reservoir for the master cylinder run
dry. This may cause the brakes to fail.
Chassis with Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings of 20,500 lb (9,299 kg),
22,000 lb (9,979 kg), 24,000 lb (10,886 kg) and 26,000 lb (11,793 kg) are
equipped with Hydromax Brake Booster Systems and must use
MotorcraftDOT 5.1 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting
Ford Specification ESD-M6C57-A. Refer toTechnical Specificationsin
theCapacities and Specificationschapter.
Add fluid up to the bottom of the
rings located at the top of the
reservoir. Do not fill above this line.
Note:Use only DOT 5.1 brake fluid that is certified to meet Ford
specifications.
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Note:A clear gel-like substance in the hydraulic brake master cylinder
reservoir may appear on some vehicles. This substance is a silicone base
lubricant used during assembly of the master cylinder. It will float on top
of the brake hydraulic fluid in the master cylinder. This condition is
normal and in no way affects the operation of the brake system. It does
not require any service.
Brake system fluid should be replaced on a regular basis to maintain
optimum braking performance, especially under heavy-duty driving
conditions such as frequent steep grades or heavy towing loads. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationfor the service interval schedules.
Hydroboost
Chassis with Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings of 16,000 lb (7,257 kg),
18,000 lb (8,165 kg) and 19,500 lb (8845 kg) are equipped with
Hydroboost Brake Booster Systems and must use MotorcraftHigh
Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting
Ford Specification WSS-M6C62-A. Refer toTechnical Specificationsin
theCapacities and Specificationschapter.
Add brake fluid from a clean unopened container until the level reaches
MAX. Do not fill above this line.
Note:Use only DOT 3 brake fluid that is certified to meet Ford
specifications.
Brake system fluid should be replaced on a regular basis to maintain
optimum braking performance, especially under heavy-duty driving
conditions such as frequent steep grades or heavy towing loads. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationfor the service interval schedules.
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Parking brake fluid
Check the fluid level only if there is
visible signs of fluid leakage. If
necessary, fill the parking brake
assembly to the bottom of the filler
plug hole (B) (located on the driver
side of the transmission). Refer to
Technical specificationsin the
Capacities and Specifications
chapter for the proper fluid type.
Note:Do not fill the parking brake through the vent plug (A) (located
on top of the transmission).
POWER STEERING FLUID CHECK
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.
A
B
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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.
Steering linkage lubrication points
There are nine lubrication points on the steering linkage shown as “A”.
Refer toTechnical specificationsin theCapacities and Specifications
chapter for lubricant type to use.
FUEL FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a lifetime fuel filter that is integrated with
the fuel tank. Regular maintenance or replacement is not needed.
ADD MAX. HOTFULL
A
AA
A
A
A
A
A
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
WARNING:When a wheel is installed, always remove any
corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting
surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or
brake disc that contacts the wheel. Ensure that any fasteners that
attach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do not interfere with
the mounting surfaces of the wheel. Installing wheels without correct
metal-to-metal contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the
wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in
motion, resulting in loss of control.
On vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels, retighten the wheel lug nuts
to the specified torque at 100 miles (160 km), and again at 500 miles
(800 km) of new vehicle operation and after any wheel disturbance (tire
rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.).
Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque*
ft-lb N•m
M14x1.5
(19.5 in. wheels)150 200
M22x1.5
(22.5 in. wheels)450 610
* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and
rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.
On all two-piece flat wheel nuts, apply one drop of motor oil between the
flat washer and the nut. Do not apply motor oil to the wheel nut threads
or the wheel stud threads.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Item CapacityFord part name or
equivalentFord part number /
Ford specification
Brake fluid-Hydroboost
brake booster
system—Chassis with
Gross Vehicle Weight
Ratings of 16,000 lb
(7,257 kg), 18,000 lb
(8,165 kg) and 19,500 lb
(8,845 kg)
Between MIN and
MAX on reservoirMotorcraftHigh
Performance DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake FluidPM-1-C /
WSS-M6C62-A or
WSS-M6C65-A1
Brake fluid-Hydromax
brake booster
system—Chassis with
Gross Vehicle Weight
Ratings of 20,500 lb
(9,299 kg), 22,000 lb
(9,979 kg), 24,000 lb
(10,886 kg) and 26,000 lb
(11793 kg)DOT 5.1 Motor Vehicle
Brake FluidYS4Z-19542-AA /
ESD-M6C57-A or
WSS-M6C65-A2
Engine coolant
1,2
30.6 quarts (29.0L)MotorcraftPremium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7-B (US)
CVC-7-B (Canada) /
WSS-M97B51-A1
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EXCEPTIONS
Normal vehicle axle maintenance:Rear axles and power take-off
(PTO) units with synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks equipped with
Ford-design axles are lubricated for life; do not check or change fluid
unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the assembly has been
submerged in water. During long periods of trailer towing with outside
temperatures above 70°F (21°C) and at wide-open throttle for long
periods above 45 mph (72 km/h), non-synthetic rear axle fluids should
be changed every 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) or three months,
whichever comes first. This interval can be waived if the axle is filled
with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting Ford specification
WSL-M2C192-A, part number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. Add friction
modifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A) or equivalent for complete refill of
Traction-Lok rear axles (refer toTechnical specificationsin the
Capacities and Specificationschapter for details).
California fuel filter replacement:If the vehicle is registered in
California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission
warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however, urges you to have all
recommended maintenance services performed at the specified intervals
and to record all vehicle service.
Class A Motorhome:Change brake fluid every two years.
Hot climate oil change intervals:Vehicles operating in the Middle
East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or locations with similar climates
using an American Petroleum Institute (API) Certified for Gasoline
Engines (Certification mark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normal oil
change interval is 5000 miles (8000 kilometers).
If the available API “SM” or “SN” oils are not available, then the oil
change service interval is 3000 miles (4800 kilometers).
Engine air filter replacement:Engine air filter life is dependent on
exposure to dusty and dirty conditions. Vehicles operated in these
conditions require frequent inspection and replacement of the engine air
filter.
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