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File type: PDF
File name: 26708505_f-53-motorhome-chassis-2007.pdf
File size: 1.43 MB
File Language: English
Pages: 128
Author: Ford
Published: 2020-10-21
Updated: 2023-06-26
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Table of Contents
1
Introduction
3
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL
3
CONGRATULATIONS
3
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
4
Warning symbols in this guide
4
Warning symbols on your vehicle
4
Protecting the environment
4
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
4
SPECIAL NOTICES
4
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
4
Service Data Recording
5
Event Data Recording
5
Notice to owners of Class A Motorhome Vehicles
5
Notification of delayed warranty start date and accumulated mileage
5
Instrument Cluster
8
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
8
MINI MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAYS
11
GAUGES
12
Lights
15
HEADLAMP CONTROL
15
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
15
High beams
15
Flash to pass
16
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
16
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
16
BULB REPLACEMENT
16
Replacing exterior bulbs
16
Driver Controls
17
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
17
TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)
17
TRANSMISSION CONTROL
18
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
18
Setting speed control
18
Resuming a set speed
19
Increasing speed while using speed control
19
Reducing speed while using speed control
20
Turning off speed control
20
Tires, Wheels and Loading
21
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
21
Treadwear
21
Traction AA A B C
21
Temperature A B C
22
TIRES
22
Glossary of tire terminology
22
INFLATING YOUR TIRES
23
Tire inflation information
26
TIRE CARE
27
Inspecting your tires
27
Tire wear
28
Damage
28
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
29
Tire Replacement Requirements
29
Safety practices
30
Highway hazards
31
Tire and wheel alignment
31
Tire rotation
32
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL
33
Information on âPâ type tires
33
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for âLTâ type tires
36
Information on âTâ type tires
37
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
37
VEHICLE LOADING â WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER
38
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles
42
TRAILER TOWING
43
Preparing to tow
43
Hitches
43
Weight distributing hitch
43
Safety chains
44
Trailer brakes
44
Trailer lamps
44
Driving while you tow
44
Servicing after towing
45
Trailer towing tips
45
Driving
46
STARTING
46
Positions of the ignition
46
Preparing to start your vehicle
46
Important safety precautions
47
Starting the engine
48
Guarding against exhaust fumes
49
Important ventilating information
49
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
49
BRAKES
49
Hydraulic brake booster system (Hydroboost or Hydromax)
50
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
50
Using ABS
51
ABS warning lamp
51
Parking brake
52
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION
53
Brake-shift interlock
53
Understanding the shift positions of the 5âspeed automatic transmission
54
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow
57
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
57
Roadside Emergencies
58
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
58
Getting roadside assistance
58
Using roadside assistance
58
HAZARD LIGHTS CONTROL
59
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
59
FUSES AND RELAYS
60
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
60
Passenger compartment fuse panel
60
Power distribution box
63
Diode/Relay module
67
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
67
Tire change procedure
68
Preparing to change the tire
68
Replacing the tire
69
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
71
JUMP STARTING
72
Preparing your vehicle
72
Connecting the jumper cables
73
Jump starting
74
Removing the jumper cables
75
WRECKER TOWING
76
Customer Assistance
77
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED
77
At home
77
Away from home
77
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)
78
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)
79
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)
80
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN
80
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
81
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNERâS LITERATURE
82
Obtaining a French ownerâs guide
82
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
82
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)
83
Cleaning
84
CLEANING THE WHEELS
84
ENGINE
84
UNDERBODY
84
Maintenance and Specifications
85
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
85
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
85
Working with the engine off
85
Working with the engine on
85
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
86
6.8L V10 engine
86
ENGINE OIL
87
Checking the engine oil
87
Adding engine oil
88
Engine oil and filter recommendations
88
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
88
BATTERY
89
ENGINE COOLANT
91
Checking engine coolant
91
Adding engine coolant
93
Recycled engine coolant
95
Coolant refill capacity
95
Severe climates
95
What you should know about fail-safe cooling
96
How fail-safe cooling works
96
When fail-safe mode is activated
97
FUEL FILTER
97
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
97
Important safety precautions
97
Refueling
99
Choosing the right fuel
100
Octane recommendations
100
Fuel quality
101
Cleaner air
101
Running out of fuel
101
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
102
Measuring techniques
102
Filling the tank
102
Calculating fuel economy
103
Driving style â good driving and fuel economy habits
103
Habits
103
Maintenance
104
Conditions
104
EPA window sticker
105
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
105
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
106
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)
107
POWER STEERING FLUID
108
BRAKE FLUID
109
Parking Brake Fluid
111
TRANSMISSION FLUID
111
Checking automatic transmission fluid
111
Low fluid level
112
Correct fluid level
112
High fluid level
112
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
113
Automatic transmission fluid filter (if equipped)
113
STEERING LINKAGE LUBRICATION POINTS
114
AIR FILTER
114
Changing the air filter element
115
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
116
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
117
ENGINE DATA
120
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
120
Certification label for incomplete vehicles
120
Vehicle Identification Number
120
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
121
Index
122
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