2016 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS warning

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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About This Manual...........................................3ABSSee: Brakes.............................................................35ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes..................................................................35AccessoriesSee: Replacement PartsRecommendation..............................................6Adjusting the Steering Wheel......................9Audible Warnings and Indicators...............17Fail-Safe Cooling Warning Chime...................17Headlamps On Warning Chime.......................17Key in Ignition Warning Chime..........................17Parking Brake On Warning Chime...................17Shift to Park Warning Chime.............................17Automatic Transmission.............................32Brake-Shift Interlock...........................................34If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow....................................................................34Understanding the Positions of YourAutomatic Transmission...............................32Automatic Transmission FluidCheck...............................................................87Adjusting automatic transmission fluidlevels....................................................................88Automatic transmission fluid filter...............88Correct fluid level..................................................87High fluid level.......................................................88Low fluid level........................................................87
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Brake Fluid Check..........................................88Hydroboost............................................................89Hydromax...............................................................89Brakes.................................................................35General Information............................................35Breaking-In........................................................51
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California Proposition 65...............................5Capacities and Specifications.................122Specifications.......................................................123
Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior................................94Changing a Fuse............................................80Fuses........................................................................80Changing a Road Wheel.............................114Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation.......................................................114Tire Change Procedure......................................115Changing the 12V Battery.............................91Battery relearn.......................................................92Changing the Engine Air Filter...................93Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.........................95Cleaning the Engine......................................94Cleaning the Exterior....................................94Exterior Chrome Parts........................................94Exterior Plastic Parts..........................................94Stripes or Graphics..............................................94Underbody..............................................................94Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check..............................84Cruise Control....................................................9Principle of Operation.........................................37Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control..................................37Customer Assistance....................................57
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Daytime Running Lamps..............................12Direction Indicators.........................................12Driving Hints......................................................51Driving Through Water..................................52DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps..........................12
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Economical Driving.........................................51Emission Control System............................29On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).....................30Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance(I/M) Testing.....................................................30Engine Block Heater......................................24Using the Engine Block Heater........................24
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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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Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance................................................133Exceptions.............................................................134Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control...............................................37Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch.............................................22Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................22Failure to Start.......................................................23Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes..................23Important Ventilating Information.................23Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving.................................................................23Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary...........................................................23Starting and Stopping the Engine............22General Information............................................22Steering Wheel..................................................9Symbols Glossary.............................................3
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications..............118The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).........................59Tire Care............................................................98Glossary of Tire Terminology...........................99Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading...............................................................98Information Contained on the TireSidewall............................................................100Temperature A B C..............................................99Traction AA A B C.................................................98Treadwear...............................................................98TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.......................................98Towing a Trailer...............................................44Load Placement...................................................44Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......50Emergency Towing..............................................50Towing................................................................44Transmission Code Designation..............121Transmission....................................................32TransmissionSee: Transmission................................................32Transporting the Vehicle.............................49
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Under Hood Overview..................................82Using Cruise Control......................................37Switching Cruise Control Off............................37Switching Cruise Control On............................37Using Snow Chains.......................................113Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only)...........................59
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Vehicle Care.....................................................94General Information............................................94Vehicle Certification Label........................120Vehicle Identification Number.................120Vehicle Storage...............................................95Battery.....................................................................96Body..........................................................................96Brakes.......................................................................96Cooling system.....................................................96Engine......................................................................96Fuel system............................................................96General.....................................................................95Miscellaneous.......................................................96Removing Vehicle From Storage....................96Tires..........................................................................96VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number.............120
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Warning Lamps and Indicators..................15Anti-Lock Braking System.................................15Battery.......................................................................15Brake Reserve System.........................................16Brake System..........................................................16Cruise Control.........................................................16Direction Indicator................................................16Electronic Throttle Control................................16Fasten Safety Belt................................................16High Beam...............................................................16Service Engine Soon............................................16Transmission Tow/Haul......................................17WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior................................94See: Wipers and Washers..................................10
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