2014 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS change wheel

Be sure to ask your dealership serviceadvisor or technician about the multi-pointvehicle inspection. It is a comprehensiveway to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives youimmediate feedback on the overallcondition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Every 7500 miles (12000 km) or six months (whichever comes first)
Change engine oil and filter.
Rotate tires*, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended).
* Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheelsonly if unusual wear is noted.
Every 15000 miles (24000 km) or 12 months (whichever comes first)
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level. Consult dealer for requirements.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings.
Other maintenance items
Replace engine air filter.Every 30000 miles (48000km)
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter. Consultdealer for requirements.Every 60000 miles (96000km)Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seal if non-sealed bearings are used.
Replace spark plugs.Every 97500 miles (156000km)
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Other maintenance items
Change engine coolant.*
Every 105000 miles(168000 km)Replace rear axle fluid.
Inspect accessory drive belt(s).**
Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced within thelast 100000 miles (160000 km).Every 150000 miles(240000 km)Replace front wheel bearings and seals if non-sealedbearings are used.
Replace brake fluid.Every two years
* Initial replacement at six years or 105000 miles (168000 kilometers), then every threeyears or 45000 miles (72000 kilometers).** If not replaced, inspect every 15000 miles (24000 kilometers).
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SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in anyof the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.If you operate your vehicle occasionallyunder any of these conditions, it is notnecessary to perform the extramaintenance. For specificrecommendations, see your dealershipservice advisor or technician.
Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.Inspect frequently, serviceas requiredSee axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormalnoise, wear, looseness or drag.Every 5000 miles (8000km)
Rotate tires*, inspect tires for wear and measure treaddepth.
Change engine oil and filter.Every 5000 miles (8000km) or six monthsInspect and lubricate U-joints.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals ifnon-sealed bearings are used.Every 30000 miles (48000km)
*Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified;rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted.
Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Inspect brake system.Every 5000 miles (8000km)Inspect wheels and related components for abnormalnoise, wear, looseness or drag.
Lubricate control arm and steering ball joints if equippedwith grease fittings.
Rotate tires*, inspect tires for wear and measure treaddepth.
Change engine oil and filter.Every 5000 miles (8000km) or six monthsInspect and lubricate U-joints.
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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals ifnon-sealed bearings are used.Every 30000 miles (48000km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 60000 miles (96000km)
*Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified;rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted.
Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace engine air filter.Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormalnoise, wear, looseness or drag.Every 5000 miles (8000km)
Rotate tires*, inspect tires for wear and measure treaddepth.
Change engine oil and filter.Every 5000 miles (8000km) or six monthsInspect and lubricate U-joints.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals ifnon-sealed bearings are used.Every 30000 miles (48000km)
Change rear axle fluid.Every 50000 miles (80000km)
*Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified;rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted.
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the NormalSchedule:
Normal vehicle axle maintenance: Rearaxles and power take-off units withsynthetic fluid and light-duty trucksequipped with Ford-design axles arelubricated for life; do not check or changefluid unless a leak is suspected, service isrequired or the assembly has beensubmerged in water. During long periods
of trailer towing with outside temperaturesabove 70°F (21°C) and at wide-openthrottle for long periods above 45 mph (72km/h), change non-synthetic rear axle fluidevery 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) orthree months, whichever comes first. Thisinterval can be waived if the axle is filledwith 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting
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About This Manual...........................................3Protecting the Environment................................3ABSSee: Brakes.............................................................33ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes..................................................................33AccessoriesSee: Replacement PartsRecommendation..............................................6Adjusting the Steering Wheel......................8Audible Warnings and Indicators..............15Fail-Safe Cooling Warning Chime...................15Headlamps On Warning Chime.......................15Key in Ignition Warning Chime..........................15Parking Brake On Warning Chime...................15Automatic Transmission.............................29Brake-Shift Interlock............................................31If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow....................................................................32Understanding the Positions of YourAutomatic Transmission..............................29Automatic Transmission FluidCheck...............................................................79Adjusting automatic transmission fluidlevels....................................................................80Automatic transmission fluid filter...............80Correct fluid level..................................................79High fluid level......................................................80Low fluid level........................................................79
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Brake Fluid Check..........................................80Hydroboost..............................................................81Hydromax................................................................81Parking brake fluid...............................................82Brakes.................................................................33General Information............................................33Breaking-In.......................................................48
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California Proposition 65...............................5Capacities and Specifications...................111Technical Specifications...................................115
Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior.................................87Changing a Fuse..............................................71Fuses..........................................................................71Changing a Road Wheel............................107Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation......................................................107Tire Change Procedure....................................108Changing the 12V Battery...........................83Battery relearn......................................................84Changing the Engine Air Filter...................85Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.........................88Cleaning the Engine......................................87Cleaning the Exterior.....................................87Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts........................87Exterior Chrome....................................................87Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)...................87Underbody..............................................................87Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check..............................76Cruise Control....................................................8Principle of Operation.........................................35Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control..................................35Customer Assistance...................................54
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Daytime Running Lamps...............................11Direction Indicators..........................................11Driving Hints.....................................................48Driving Through Water.................................49DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps...........................11
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Economical Driving.......................................48Emission Control System............................26On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)......................27Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance(I/M) Testing......................................................27Engine Coolant Check..................................76Adding Engine Coolant.......................................76Recycled Engine Coolant...................................77Severe Climates.....................................................77What you Should Know About Fail-SafeCooling................................................................78
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