2016 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS oil dipstick

Driving Hints
Breaking-In........................................................51
Reduced Engine Performance...................51
Economical Driving.........................................51
Driving Through Water..................................52
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance.....................................53
Hazard Warning Flashers............................54
Jump Starting the Vehicle...........................54
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need..................57
In California (U.S. Only)...............................58
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)........................59
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only).........................59
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada..........................................................60
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature........................................................61
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)................................................................61
Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)...............................................................62
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart.............................63
Changing a Fuse............................................80
Maintenance
General Information.......................................81
Under Hood Overview..................................82
Engine Oil Dipstick.........................................83
Engine Oil Check............................................83
Oil Change Indicator Reset.........................83
Engine Coolant Check..................................84
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck..............................................................87
Brake Fluid Check..........................................88
Power Steering Fluid Check.......................90
Fuel Filter............................................................91
Changing the 12V Battery.............................91
Changing the Engine Air Filter...................93
Vehicle Care
General Information.....................................94
Cleaning the Exterior....................................94
Cleaning the Engine......................................94
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.........................95
Vehicle Storage...............................................95
Wheels and Tires
Tire Care............................................................98
Using Snow Chains.......................................113
Changing a Road Wheel.............................114
Technical Specifications.............................117
Capacities and Specific-ations
Engine Specifications..................................118
Motorcraft Parts.............................................118
Vehicle Identification Number.................120
Vehicle Certification Label........................120
Transmission Code Designation..............121
Capacities and Specifications.................122
Extended Service Plan(ESP)
Extended Service Plan (ESP)..................126
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information.........128
Normal Scheduled Maintenance.............131
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................133
Scheduled Maintenance Record............135
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW
Engine coolant reservoir: See Engine Coolant Check (page 84).A
Engine oil filler cap: See Engine Oil Check (page 83).B
Automatic transmission fluid dipstick: See Automatic Transmission FluidCheck (page 87).C
Engine compartment fuse box: See Fuses (page 63).D
Air filter assembly: See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 93).E
Engine oil dipstick: See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 83).F
Brake fluid reservoir: See Brake Fluid Check (page 88).G
Power steering fluid reservoir: See Power Steering Fluid Check (page 90).H
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ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
MINA
MAXB
ENGINE OIL CHECK
Note:Check the level before starting theengine.
Note:Make sure that the level is betweenthe MIN and the MAX marks.
1.Make sure that your vehicle is on levelground.
2.Turn the engine off and wait 10 minutesfor the oil to drain into the oil pan.
3.Remove the dipstick and wipe it witha clean, lint-free cloth. Replace thedipstick and remove it again to checkthe oil level.
If the level is at the MIN mark, add oilimmediately.
Adding Engine Oil
Note:Do not remove the filler cap whenthe engine is running.
Note:Do not add oil further than the MAXmark. Oil levels above the MAX mark maycause engine damage.
Only use oils certified for gasoline enginesby the American Petroleum Institute (API).An oil with this trademark symbolconforms to the current engine andemission system protection standards andfuel economy requirements of theInternational Lubricants SpecificationAdvisory Council (ILSAC), comprised ofU.S. and Japanese automobilemanufacturers.
1.Remove the filler cap.
2.If the engine oil level is not within thenormal range, add engine oil thatmeets Ford specifications. SeeCapacities and Specifications (page118).
3.Remove the engine oil filler cap anduse a funnel to pour the engine oil intothe opening.
4.Wipe off any spilled oil.
5.Replace the filler cap. Turn it until youfeel a strong resistance.
OIL CHANGE INDICATOR
RESET
Resetting the Oil Life MonitoringSystem
Only reset the oil life monitoring systemafter changing the engine oil and oil filter.
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Capacities
WARNING
The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant R-134a under highpressure. Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury.Have the air conditioning refrigerant system serviced only by qualified personnel.
CapacityItem
7.0 qt (6.6 L)Engine oil
30.6 qt (29 L)Engine coolant
Between MIN/MAX on brake fluid reservoirBrake fluid
4.1 qt (3.9 L)Rear axle lubricant(Dana M80 axle)
8.0 qt (7.6 L)Rear axle lubricant(Dana S110 axle)
7.0 qt (6.6 L)Rear axle lubricant(Dana S130 axle)
16.0 qt (15.1 L)Rear axle lubricant(Dana Spicer 107060S axle)
17.2 qt (16.3 L)Automatic transmission fluid1
Keep in FULL range on dipstickPower steering fluid
Fill as requiredWindshield washer fluid
80 gal (303 L)Fuel tank (Motorhome)
40 gal (151 L)Fuel tank (Commercial chassis)
2.13 lb (0.966 kg)A/C refrigerant
8 fl oz (236.6 ml)A/C refrigerant compressor oil
1Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
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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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