User Manual Ford F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis 2013

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For F-59 COMMERCIAL STRIPPED CHASSIS 2013.

DU9J 19A321 AA

September 2012

First Printing

Owner’s Manual

Motorhome

Litho in U.S.A.

fordowner.com

ford.ca

2013 F-Series Super Duty Class A Motorhome

and Commercial Chassis Owner’s Manual

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Summary of Contents for Ford F-59 COMMERCIAL STRIPPED CHASSIS 2013:

Table of Contents2
Introduction5
- ABOUT THIS MANUAL5
  - Protecting the Environment5
- SYMBOL GLOSSARY5
- DATA RECORDING7
  - Service Data Recording7
  - Event Data Recording7
- CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 659
- PERCHLORATE MATERIAL9
- FORD CREDIT (U.S. ONLY)9
- REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION10
  - Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs10
    - Collision Repairs10
    - Warranty on Replacement Parts10
- SPECIAL NOTICES10
- MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT11
- EXPORT UNIQUE (NONâUNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION11
Steering Wheel12
- ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL12
- CRUISE CONTROL12
Wipers and Washers13
- WINDSHIELD WIPERS13
- WINDSHIELD WASHERS13
Lighting14
- LIGHTING CONTROL14
  - High Beams14
  - Headlamp Flasher14
- INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER15
- DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)15
- DIRECTION INDICATORS16
Instrument Cluster17
- GAUGES17
- Engine Oil Pressure Gauge17
- Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge18
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge18
- Fuel Gauge18
- WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS19
- Anti-lock Brake System19
- Battery19
- Brake System19
- Brake Reserve System (if equipped)20
- Cruise Control (if equipped)20
- Direction Indicator20
- Electronic Throttle Control20
- High Beam20
- Fasten Safety Belt20
- Service Engine Soon21
- Transmission Tow/Haul (if equipped)21
- AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS22
- Headlamps On Warning Chime22
- Fail-Safe Cooling Warning Chime22
- Key In Ignition Warning Chime22
- Information Display Chime22
- Parking Brake On Warning Chime22
Information Displays23
- GENERAL INFORMATION23
- Information Display Controls23
  - 23
    - Info23
    - System check and vehicle feature customization24
- Information Messages25
Starting and Stopping the Engine28
- GENERAL INFORMATION28
- IGNITION SWITCH29
- STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE29
  - Guarding against Exhaust Fumes30
  - Important Ventilating Information30
Fuel and Refueling31
- SAFETY PRECAUTIONS31
- FUEL QUALITY33
  - Choosing the Right Fuel33
  - Octane Recommendations33
- Running out of fuel33
- REFUELING34
- Fuel Filler Cap34
- FUEL CONSUMPTION35
  - Calculating fuel economy36
    - Conditions36
- EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM37
  - On-board diagnostics (OBD-II)38
  - Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing39
Transmission40
- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION40
Brakes45
- GENERAL INFORMATION45
  - Brake Over Accelerator45
  - Hydraulic brake booster system (Hydroboost or Hydromax)45
- HINTS ON DRIVING WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES46
- PARKING BRAKE46
Cruise Control47
- PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION47
- USING CRUISE CONTROL47
- Switching On Cruise Control47
- Setting a Speed47
- Changing the Set Speed48
- Canceling a Set Speed48
- Resuming a Set Speed48
- Switching Off Cruise Control48
Load Carrying49
- LOAD LIMIT49
  - Vehicle Loading â With and Without a Trailer49
  - Special Loading Instructions for Owners of Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type Vehicles54
Towing55
- TOWING A TRAILER55
- Load Placement55
- RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS55
- ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS56
- WRECKER TOWING60
- TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR WHEELS60
  - Emergency Towing60
Driving Hints61
- BREAKING-IN61
- ECONOMICAL DRIVING61
- DRIVING THROUGH WATER62
Roadside Emergencies63
- ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE63
- Hazard Flasher Control64
- JUMP-STARTING THE VEHICLE65
Customer Assistance68
- GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED68
  - At home68
  - Away from home68
- IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)69
- THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)70
- UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)71
- GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA71
- ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNERâS LITERATURE73
  - Obtaining a French Ownerâs Manual73
- REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)74
- REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)74
Fuses75
- CHANGING A FUSE75
  - Fuses75
    - Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color75
- FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART76
Maintenance84
- GENERAL INFORMATION84
- Precautions84
  - Working with the engine off84
  - Working with the Engine On84
- UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW85
  - 6.8L V10 engine85
  - 6.8L V10 engine (commercial stripped chassis)86
- ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK87
- ENGINE OIL CHECK87
- Adding engine oil87
- ENGINE COOLANT CHECK88
- TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECK92
  - Automatic transmission92
  - Automatic transmission fluid filter94
- BRAKE FLUID CHECK95
  - Hydromax95
    - Hydroboost96
  - Parking brake fluid97
- POWER STEERING FLUID CHECK97
  - Steering linkage lubrication points98
- FUEL FILTER98
- CHANGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY99
- Battery relearn100
- AIR FILTER CHECK101
Vehicle Care102
- GENERAL INFORMATION102
- CLEANING THE WHEELS102
- CLEANING THE ENGINE102
- CLEANING THE EXTERIOR103
- VEHICLE STORAGE103
Wheels and Tires105
- TIRE CARE105
- USING SNOW CHAINS121
- CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL122
  - Dissimilar Spare Tire and Wheel Assembly Information122
  - Tire Change Procedure124
- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS127
  - Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications127
Capacities and Specifications128
- ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS128
  - Engine drivebelt routing128
- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS129
- MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS133
- VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER133
- VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL134
- TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATION134
Ford Extended Service Plan135
- FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (U.S. ONLY)135
- FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)137
Scheduled Maintenance138
- GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION138
- NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG143
  - Maintenance Schedule Log145
- SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS148
  - Special Operating Condition Log150
- EXCEPTIONS152
- ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD153
  - Engine Coolant Change Log153
Index154

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Brand: Ford

Model: F-59 COMMERCIAL STRIPPED CHASSIS 2013

Category: Cars

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