2016 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS oil

Check every six months
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary.
Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,it is important to have the systems on yourvehicle checked regularly. This can helpidentify potential issues and prevent majorproblems. We recommend having thefollowing multi-point inspection performedat every scheduled maintenance intervalto help make sure your vehicle keepsrunning great.
Multi-point inspection
Horn operationAccessory drive belt(s)
Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hosesBattery performance
Suspension component for leaks ordamageEngine air filter
Steering and linkageExhaust system
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper
pressure**Exterior lamps and hazard warning systemoperation
Windshield for cracks, chips or pitsFluid levels*; fill if necessary
Washer spray and wiper operationFor oil and fluid leaks
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission, power steering and windowwasher.**If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expirationUse By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
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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. Consult dealer forrequirements.Every 60000 miles (96000km)Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seal if non-sealed bearings are used.
Replace spark plugs.Every 100000 miles(160000 km)
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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 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 U-joints.
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.
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.
Rotate tires*, inspect tires for wear and measure treaddepth.
Inspect U-joints.Every 5000 miles (8000km) or six months
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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)
Change engine oil and filter.Every 5000 miles (8000km) or six months or 200engine hours
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 requiredReplace cabin air filter, if equipped.
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 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
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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 meetingFord specification WSL-M2C192-A, partnumber F1TZ-19580-B, or equivalent. Addfriction modifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A) orequivalent for complete refill ofTraction-Lok rear axles. See Capacitiesand Specifications (page 118).
California fuel filter replacement: If youregister your vehicle in California, theCalifornia Air Resources Board hasdetermined that the failure to perform thismaintenance item does not nullify theemission warranty or limit recall liabilitybefore the completion of your vehicle'suseful life. Ford Motor Company, however,urges you to have all recommendedmaintenance services performed at thespecified intervals and to record all vehicleservice.
Hot climate oil change intervals:Vehicles operating in the Middle East,North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa orlocations with similar climates using anAmerican Petroleum Institute (API)Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certificationmark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normaloil change interval is 5000 miles (8000kilometers).
If the available API SM or SN oils are notavailable, then the oil change interval is3000 miles (4800 kilometers).
Engine air filter and cabin air filterreplacement: The life of the engine airfilter and cabin air filter is dependent onexposure to dusty and dirty conditions.Vehicles operated in these conditionsrequire frequent inspection andreplacement of the engine air filter andcabin air filter.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE RECORD
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Engine Coolant Check..................................84Adding Engine Coolant......................................84Recycled Engine Coolant..................................85Severe Climates....................................................85What you Should Know About Fail-SafeCooling................................................................86Engine Oil Check............................................83Adding Engine Oil.................................................83Engine Oil Dipstick.........................................83Engine Specifications..................................118Drivebelt Routing.................................................118Environment.......................................................8Essential Towing Checks.............................47Before Towing a Trailer......................................48Hitches......................................................................47Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)..........................................49Safety Chains.........................................................47Trailer Brakes.........................................................48Trailer Lamps.........................................................48When Towing a Trailer.......................................48Export Unique Options...................................7Extended Service Plan (ESP)..................126SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)..............127SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)..........................126
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Ford Credit...........................................................5(U.S. Only).................................................................5Fuel and Refueling.........................................25Fuel Consumption.........................................28Calculating Fuel Economy................................28Filling the Tank......................................................28Fuel Filter............................................................91Fuel Quality......................................................26Choosing the Right Fuel....................................26Fuses...................................................................63Fuse Specification Chart.............................63Diode and Relay Module....................................73F53/F59 Passenger Compartment FusePanel.....................................................................74F53 Power Distribution Box..............................63
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Gauges.................................................................13Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............14Engine Oil Pressure Gauge................................14Fuel Gauge...............................................................14Speedometer..........................................................14Transmission Fluid TemperatureGauge....................................................................14General Maintenance Information.........128Multi-point Inspection......................................130Owner Checks and Services...........................129Protecting Your Investment............................128Why Maintain Your Vehicle?..........................128Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?......................................................128Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada...........................................................60Getting the Services You Need..................57Away From Home.................................................57
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake...............................................36Hazard Warning Flashers............................54Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes..............................................................35
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Ignition Switch.................................................22In California (U.S. Only)...............................58Information Displays......................................18General Information.............................................18Information Messages..................................19Engine.......................................................................20Maintenance...........................................................21Transmission...........................................................21Instrument Cluster..........................................13Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................11Introduction........................................................3
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Jump Starting the Vehicle...........................54Connecting the Jumper Cables.......................55Jump Starting........................................................56Preparing Your Vehicle.......................................55Removing the Jumper Cables.........................56
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Lighting Control................................................11Headlamp Flasher..................................................11High Beams..............................................................11Lighting.................................................................11Load Carrying..................................................38Load Limit.........................................................38Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer...................................................................38Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................114
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Maintenance.....................................................81General Information.............................................81Message CenterSee: Information Displays..................................18Mobile Communications Equipment.........7Motorcraft Parts.............................................118
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Normal Scheduled Maintenance.............131
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Oil Change Indicator Reset.........................83Resetting the Oil Life MonitoringSystem................................................................83Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check.........................................83Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature.........................................................61Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual.............61
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Parking Brake...................................................36
Perchlorate..........................................................5Power Steering Fluid Check.......................90Steering linkage lubrication points.................91Protecting the Environment.........................8
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Recommended Towing Weights..............45Reduced Engine Performance...................51Refueling............................................................27Fuel Filler Cap.........................................................27Replacement PartsRecommendation.........................................6Collision Repairs......................................................6Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs...................................................................6Warranty on Replacement Parts......................6Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)................................................................62Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only).................................................................61Roadside Assistance.....................................53Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting RoadsideAssistance..........................................................53Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using RoadsideAssistance..........................................................53Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance......................................53Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance......................................53Roadside Emergencies................................53Running-InSee: Breaking-In.....................................................51Running Out of Fuel......................................26
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Safety Precautions........................................25Scheduled Maintenance Record............135Scheduled Maintenance............................128Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains...................................113Special Notices.................................................6New Vehicle Limited Warranty..........................6On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................6Special Instructions...............................................6
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