2017 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS weight

The traction grades, from highest
to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The
grades represent the tire
’s ability
to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled
conditions on specified
government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Temperature A B C WARNING
The temperature grade for
this tire is established for a
tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure. The temperature grades are A
(the highest), B and C,
representing the tire
’s resistance
to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden
tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 139. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum
required by law.
Glossary of Tire Terminology
*Tire label: A label showing the
original equipment tire sizes,
recommended inflation pressure
and the maximum weight the
vehicle can carry.
*
Tire Identification Number: A
number on the sidewall of each
tire providing information about
the tire brand and manufacturing
plant, tire size and date of
manufacture. Also referred to as
DOT code.
*
Inflation pressure: A measure
of the amount of air in a tire.
*
Standard load: A class of
P-metric or Metric tires designed
to carry a maximum load at set
pressure. For example: For
P-metric tires 35 psi (2.4 bar) and
for Metric tires 36 psi (2.5 bar).
Increasing the inflation pressure
beyond this pressure will not
increase the tire ’s load carrying
capability.
*
Extra load: A class of P-metric
or Metric tires designed to carry a
heavier maximum load at 42 psi
(2.9 bar). Increasing the inflation
pressure beyond this pressure will
not increase the tire ’s load
carrying capability.
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A.
P: Indicates a tire, designated
by the Tire and Rim Association,
that may be used for service on
cars, sport utility vehicles,
minivans and light trucks. Note:
If
your tire size does not begin with
a letter this may mean it is
designated by either the European
Tire and Rim Technical
Organization or the Japan Tire
Manufacturing Association.
B. 215:
Indicates the nominal
width of the tire in millimeters
from sidewall edge to sidewall
edge. In general, the larger the
number, the wider the tire.
C. 65:
Indicates the aspect ratio
which gives the tire's ratio of
height to width.
D. R:
Indicates a radial type tire.
E. 15:
Indicates the wheel or rim
diameter in inches. If you change
your wheel size, you will have to
purchase new tires to match the
new wheel diameter.
F. 95:
Indicates the tire's load
index. It is an index that relates to
how much weight a tire can carry.
You may find this information in
your owner ’s manual. If not,
contact a local tire dealer.
Note: You may not find this
information on all tires because it
is not required by federal law. G.
H:
Indicates the tire's speed
rating. The speed rating denotes
the speed at which a tire is
designed to be driven for extended
periods of time under a standard
condition of load and inflation
pressure. The tires on your vehicle
may operate at different
conditions for load and inflation
pressure. These speed ratings may
need to be adjusted for the
difference in conditions. The
ratings range from 81 mph (130
km/h) to 186 mph (299 km/h).
These ratings are listed in the
following chart.
Note: You may not find this
information on all tires because it
is not required by federal law. Speed rating - mph
(km/h)
Letter
rating
81 (130)
M
87 (140)
N
99 (159)
Q
106 (171)
R
112 (180)
S
118 (190)
T
124 (200)
U
130 (210)
H
149 (240)
V
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Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires
listed above at any one wheel location can
lead to impairment of the following:
•
Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability.
3. Full-size dissimilar spare without
label on wheel
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
• Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
• Use more than one dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly at a time.
• Use commercial car washing
equipment.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare wheel
and tire assembly.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly can lead to
impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability.
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly additional
caution should be given to:
• Towing a trailer.
• Driving vehicles equipped with a
camper body.
• Driving vehicles with a load on the
cargo rack. Drive cautiously when using a full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
and seek service as soon as possible.
Tire Change Procedure
WARNINGS
When one of the front wheels is off
the ground, the transmission alone
will not prevent the vehicle from
moving or slipping off the jack, even if the
transmission is in park (P). To help prevent the vehicle from
moving when you change a tire, be
sure to place the transmission in park
(P), set the parking brake and block (in
both directions) the wheel that is
diagonally opposite (other side and end of
the vehicle) to the tire being changed. Never get underneath a vehicle that
is supported only by a jack. If the
vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously injured. Do not attempt to change a tire on
the side of the vehicle close to
moving traffic. Pull far enough off the
road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel. Always use the jack provided as
original equipment with your vehicle.
If using a jack other than the one
provided as original equipment with your
vehicle, make sure the jack capacity is
adequate for the vehicle weight, including
any vehicle cargo or modifications. 1.
Park on a level surface, set the parking
brake and activate the hazard flashers.
2. Place the transmission in park (P) and
turn the engine off.
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
The vehicle identification number is
located near the cowl to the right of the air
filter.
If you ever find it necessary to
communicate with Ford Motor Company
about your vehicle, always include the VIN
in your communication. The Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) contains the
following information:
World manufacturer identifier
A
Brake system, Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating, Restraint Devices
and their locations
B
Make, vehicle line, series, body
type
C
Engine type
D
Check digit
E
Model year
F
Assembly plant
G
Production sequence number
H VEHICLE CERTIFICATION
LABEL
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require that a
Safety Compliance Certification Label be
affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where
the Safety Compliance Certification Label
may be located. The Safety Compliance
Certification Label shall be affixed to either
the door hinge pillar, the door latch post,
or the edge of the door near the door latch,
next to the driver's seating position.
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Specification
Name
ESA-M1C75-B
Transmission, steering, parking linkages and pivots and
brake pedal shaft grease:
Premium Long-Life Grease
XG-1-E1
ESB-M1C93-B
Multi-purpose grease:
Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray
XL-5
1 Motorcraft® DOT 3 High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid is for vehicles with
Hydroboost brake booster systems. This include chassis with gross vehicle weight ratings
of 16,000 lb (7257 kg), 18,000 lb (8165 kg) and 19,500 lb (8845 kg).
2 Motorcraft® DOT 5.1 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid is for vehicles with Hydromax brake
booster systems. This is includes chassis with gross vehicle weight ratings of 19,500 lb
(8845 kg), 20,500 lb (9299 kg), 22,000 lb (9979 kg), 24,000 lb (10886 kg) and 26,000
lb (11793 kg).
If you use oil and fluids that do not meet
the defined specification and viscosity
grade, this may lead to:
• Component damage which is not
covered by the vehicle warranty.
• Longer engine cranking periods.
• Increased emission levels.
• Reduced engine performance.
• Reduced fuel economy.
• Degraded brake performance.
We recommend Motorcraft® motor oil for
your vehicle. If Motorcraft® oil is not
available, use motor oils of the
recommended viscosity grade that meet
API SN requirements and display the API
Certification Mark for gasoline engines. Do
not use oil labeled with API SN service
category unless the label also displays the
API certification mark. An oil that displays this symbol conforms
to current engine, emission system and
fuel economy performance standards of
the International Lubricants Specification
Advisory Committee (ILSAC).
Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that may
not be covered by your vehicle warranty.
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Preparing Your Vehicle.......................................
55
Removing the Jumper Cables......................... 56
L
Lighting Control................................................12 Headlamp Flasher................................................. 12
High Beams............................................................. 12
Lighting................................................................12
Load Carrying..................................................39
Load Limit.........................................................39
Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer................................................................... 39
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.......................... 121
M
Maintenance....................................................85 General Information............................................ 85
Message Center See: Information Displays.................................. 19
Mobile Communications Equipment.........7
Motorcraft Parts
............................................125
N
Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........139
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset........................89 Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System................................................................ 89
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check........................................ 88
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature........................................................62
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual............63
P
Parking Brake
...................................................37
Perchlorate..........................................................5
Power Steering Fluid Check.......................97 Steering linkage lubrication points................97
Protecting the Environment
.........................9 R
Recommended Towing Weights
..............46
Reduced Engine Performance...................51
Refueling............................................................27 Fuel Filler Cap........................................................ 28
Replacement Parts Recommendation.........................................6
Collision Repairs...................................................... 6
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................... 6
Warranty on Replacement Parts...................... 6
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)................................................................63
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)................................................................63
Roadside Assistance
.....................................53
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance.......................................................... 53
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage................... 54
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance .......................................................... 54
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance...................................... 53
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance...................................... 53
Roadside Emergencies
................................53
Running-In See: Breaking-In..................................................... 51
Running Out of Fuel.......................................27
S
Safety Precautions........................................26
Scheduled Maintenance Record
............143
Scheduled Maintenance............................136
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 120
Special Notices
.................................................6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.......................... 6
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector
.............................................................. 7
Special Instructions............................................... 6
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance.................................................141
Exceptions............................................................. 142
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