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Scheduled
Maintenance
141
2013
Motorhome
(mot)
Owners
Guide
gf,
1st
Printing
USA
(fus)
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File type: PDF
File name: 3828784_f-53-motorhome-chassis-2013.pdf
File size: 2.44 MB
File Language: English
Pages: 157
Author: Ford
Published: 2020-10-23
Updated: 2023-09-08
Verified by
Kathryn Cummings
on 2023-09-08
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Table of Contents
2
Introduction
5
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
5
Protecting the Environment
5
SYMBOL GLOSSARY
5
DATA RECORDING
7
Service Data Recording
7
Event Data Recording
7
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
9
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL
9
FORD CREDIT (U.S. ONLY)
9
REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION
10
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs
10
Collision Repairs
10
Warranty on Replacement Parts
10
SPECIAL NOTICES
10
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
10
Notice to owners of Class A Motorhome Chassis and Commercial Stripped Chassis Vehicles
10
Notification of delayed warranty start date and accumulated mileage
11
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
11
EXPORT UNIQUE (NONâUNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION
11
Steering Wheel
12
ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL
12
CRUISE CONTROL
12
Wipers and Washers
13
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
13
WINDSHIELD WASHERS
13
Lighting
14
LIGHTING CONTROL
14
High Beams
14
Headlamp Flasher
14
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER
15
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)
15
DIRECTION INDICATORS
16
Instrument Cluster
17
GAUGES
17
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
17
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge
18
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
18
Fuel Gauge
18
WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS
19
Anti-lock Brake System
19
Battery
19
Brake System
19
Brake Reserve System (if equipped)
20
Cruise Control (if equipped)
20
Direction Indicator
20
Electronic Throttle Control
20
High Beam
20
Fasten Safety Belt
20
Service Engine Soon
21
Transmission Tow/Haul (if equipped)
21
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
22
Headlamps On Warning Chime
22
Fail-Safe Cooling Warning Chime
22
Key In Ignition Warning Chime
22
Information Display Chime
22
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
22
Information Displays
23
GENERAL INFORMATION
23
Information Display Controls
23
23
Info
23
System check and vehicle feature customization
24
Information Messages
25
Starting and Stopping the Engine
28
GENERAL INFORMATION
28
IGNITION SWITCH
29
STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE
29
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
30
Important Ventilating Information
30
Fuel and Refueling
31
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
31
FUEL QUALITY
33
Choosing the Right Fuel
33
Octane Recommendations
33
Running out of fuel
33
REFUELING
34
Fuel Filler Cap
34
FUEL CONSUMPTION
35
Calculating fuel economy
36
Conditions
36
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
37
On-board diagnostics (OBD-II)
38
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
39
Transmission
40
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION
40
Understanding the shift positions of the 5âspeed automatic transmission
40
Brake-shift interlock
43
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow
44
Brakes
45
GENERAL INFORMATION
45
Brake Over Accelerator
45
Hydraulic brake booster system (Hydroboost or Hydromax)
45
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
46
PARKING BRAKE
46
Cruise Control
47
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
47
USING CRUISE CONTROL
47
Switching On Cruise Control
47
Setting a Speed
47
Changing the Set Speed
48
Canceling a Set Speed
48
Resuming a Set Speed
48
Switching Off Cruise Control
48
Load Carrying
49
LOAD LIMIT
49
Vehicle Loading â With and Without a Trailer
49
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type Vehicles
54
Towing
55
TOWING A TRAILER
55
Load Placement
55
RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS
55
ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS
56
Hitches
57
Weight-Distributing Hitch
57
Safety Chains
57
Trailer Brakes
58
Trailer Lamps
58
Before Towing a Trailer
58
When Towing a Trailer
58
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Water Craft (PWC)
59
WRECKER TOWING
60
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR WHEELS
60
Emergency Towing
60
Driving Hints
61
BREAKING-IN
61
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
61
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
62
Roadside Emergencies
63
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
63
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Getting roadside assistance
63
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Using roadside assistance
64
Vehicles sold in Canada : Getting roadside assistance
64
Vehicles sold in Canada : Using roadside assistance
64
Hazard Flasher Control
64
JUMP-STARTING THE VEHICLE
65
Preparing Your Vehicle
65
Connecting the Jumper Cables
66
Jump Starting
66
Removing the Jumper Cables
67
Customer Assistance
68
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED
68
At home
68
Away from home
68
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 CANADA
71
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNERâS LITERATURE
73
Obtaining a French Ownerâs Manual
73
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
74
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)
74
Fuses
75
CHANGING A FUSE
75
Fuses
75
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
75
FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART
76
Power Distribution Box
76
Diode and Relay Module
79
Fuse Holder Module
80
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
80
Maintenance
84
GENERAL INFORMATION
84
Precautions
84
Working with the engine off
84
Working with the Engine On
84
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW
85
6.8L V10 engine
85
6.8L V10 engine (commercial stripped chassis)
86
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
87
ENGINE OIL CHECK
87
Adding engine oil
87
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK
88
Checking the Engine Coolant
88
Adding Engine Coolant
88
Recycled engine coolant
90
Severe Climates
90
What you should know about fail-safe cooling
91
How fail-safe cooling works
91
When fail-safe mode is activated
91
TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECK
92
Automatic transmission
92
Low fluid level
93
Correct fluid level
93
High fluid level
94
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
94
Automatic transmission fluid filter
94
BRAKE FLUID CHECK
95
Hydromax
95
Hydroboost
96
Parking brake fluid
97
POWER STEERING FLUID CHECK
97
Steering linkage lubrication points
98
FUEL FILTER
98
CHANGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY
99
Battery relearn
100
AIR FILTER CHECK
101
Vehicle Care
102
GENERAL INFORMATION
102
CLEANING THE WHEELS
102
CLEANING THE ENGINE
102
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR
103
VEHICLE STORAGE
103
Wheels and Tires
105
TIRE CARE
105
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading
105
Treadwear
105
Traction AA A B C
106
Temperature A B C
106
Glossary of Tire Terminology
107
Information on âPâ Type Tires
108
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for âLT â Type Tires
111
Information on âTâ Type Tires
112
INFLATING YOUR TIRES
112
Tire Inflation Information
115
Inspecting Your Tires and Wheel Valve Stems
116
Tire Wear
117
Damage
117
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
118
Tire Replacement Requirements
118
Safety Practices
119
Highway Hazards
120
Tire and Wheel Alignment
120
Tire Rotation
120
USING SNOW CHAINS
121
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL
122
Dissimilar Spare Tire and Wheel Assembly Information
122
Tire Change Procedure
124
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
127
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
127
Capacities and Specifications
128
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
128
Engine drivebelt routing
128
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
129
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
133
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
133
VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL
134
TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATION
134
Ford Extended Service Plan
135
FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (U.S. ONLY)
135
FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)
137
Scheduled Maintenance
138
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
138
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?
138
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?
138
Factory-Trained Technicians
138
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft? Replacement Parts
138
Convenience
139
Protecting Your Investment
139
Additives and Chemicals
139
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
140
Owner Checks and Services
140
Multi-point Inspection
141
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG
143
Maintenance Schedule Log
145
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
148
Special Operating Condition Log
150
EXCEPTIONS
152
ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD
153
Engine Coolant Change Log
153
Index
154
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