2017 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS brake fluid

Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition 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 wheels
only 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, drive shaft and U-joints.
Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings. Other maintenance items
Replace engine air filter.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change automatic transmission fluid. Consult dealer for
requirements.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km) Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seal if non-
sealed bearings are used.
Replace spark plugs.
Every 97,500 miles (157000
km)
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About This Manual...........................................3
ABS See: Brakes............................................................. 36
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes.................................................................. 36
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation.............................................. 6
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
....................10
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............100
Appendices.....................................................154
Audible Warnings and Indicators
..............18
Fail-Safe Cooling Warning Chime.................. 18
Headlamps On Warning Chime....................... 18
Key in Ignition Warning Chime......................... 18
Parking Brake On Warning Chime................... 18
Shift to Park Warning Chime............................ 18
Automatic Transmission.............................33 Brake-Shift Interlock........................................... 35
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................... 35
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................... 33
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check...............................................................93
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels.................................................................... 95
Automatic transmission fluid filter................95
Correct fluid level................................................. 94
High fluid level....................................................... 95
Low fluid level....................................................... 94
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery....................... 98
Brake Fluid Check
..........................................95
Hydroboost............................................................ 96
Hydromax............................................................... 95
Brakes.................................................................36 General Information............................................ 36
Breaking-In........................................................51 C
California Proposition 65
...............................5
Capacities and Specifications.................129 Specifications...................................................... 130
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior................................ 101
Changing a Fuse
.............................................83
Fuses........................................................................\
. 83
Changing a Road Wheel
.............................121
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information........................................................ 121
Tire Change Procedure..................................... 122
Changing the 12V Battery...........................98 Battery relearn...................................................... 99
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................100
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels
........................102
Cleaning the Engine.....................................102
Cleaning the Exterior....................................101 Exterior Chrome Parts....................................... 101
Exterior Plastic Parts.......................................... 101
Stripes or Graphics............................................. 101
Underbody............................................................ 102
Under Hood.......................................................... 102
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check.............................. 89
Cruise Control
...................................................10
Principle of Operation........................................ 38
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................. 38
Customer Assistance
...................................58
D
Daytime Running Lamps
..............................13
Direction Indicators.........................................13
Driving Hints......................................................51
Driving Through Water
..................................52
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 13
E
Economical Driving
.........................................51
Emission Control System...........................30
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)...................... 31
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing...................................................... 31
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Engine Block Heater......................................25
Using the Engine Block Heater........................ 25
Engine Coolant Check..................................89
Adding Engine Coolant...................................... 90
Coolant Change.................................................... 92
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................... 93
Fail-Safe Cooling.................................................. 92
Recycled Coolant.................................................. 91
Severe Climates..................................................... 91
Engine Oil Check............................................88 Adding Engine Oil................................................ 88
Engine Oil Dipstick
........................................88
Engine Specifications..................................125
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 125
Environment.......................................................9
Essential Towing Checks............................48 Before Towing a Trailer...................................... 49
Hitches..................................................................... 48
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC).......................................... 50
Safety Chains........................................................ 48
Trailer Brakes......................................................... 49
Trailer Lamps......................................................... 49
When Towing a Trailer........................................ 49
Export Unique Options
...................................7
F
Ford Credit...........................................................5 US Only....................................................................... 5
Ford Protect....................................................134 Ford Protect (CANADA ONLY)...................... 135
Ford Protect (U.S. Only)................................... 134
Fuel and Refueling.........................................26
Fuel Consumption
.........................................29
Calculating Fuel Economy................................ 29
Filling the Fuel Tank............................................ 29
Fuel Filter
..........................................................98
Fuel Quality.......................................................27
Choosing the Right Fuel..................................... 27
Fuses...................................................................65
Fuse Specification Chart
.............................65
Diode and Relay Module.................................... 75
F53 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel..................................................................... 77
F53 Power Distribution Box.............................. 65G
Gauges
................................................................14
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............15
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge................................. 15
Fuel Gauge............................................................... 15
Speedometer.......................................................... 15
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge.................................................................... 15
General Maintenance Information
........136
Multi-point Inspection...................................... 138
Owner Checks and Services........................... 137
Protecting Your Investment............................ 136
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 136
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?...................................................... 136
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.............................................................61
Getting the Services You Need
.................58
Away From Home................................................ 58
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake................................................ 37
Hazard Warning Flashers............................54
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes..............................................................36
I
Ignition Switch
.................................................23
In California (U.S. Only)...............................59
Information Displays
......................................19
General Information............................................. 19
Information Messages
.................................20
Engine........................................................................\
21
Maintenance........................................................... 22
Transmission.......................................................... 22
Instrument Cluster
..........................................14
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.......................12
Introduction........................................................3
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle...........................54 Connecting the Jumper Cables....................... 55
Jump Starting........................................................ 56
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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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