Ford F53 User Manual

Name: Ford F53
Brand: Ford
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2018 F-Series Super Duty Class A Motorhome

and Commercial Chassis Owner’s Manual

owner.ford.com

ford.ca

JU9J 19A321 AA

January 2018

Second Printing

Owner’s Manual

Motorhome

Litho in U.S.A.

Default Chapter4
- Table of Contents4
Introduction8
- About this Manual8
- Symbols Glossary8
- California Proposition 6510
- Perchlorate10
- Ford Credit11
- Replacement Parts Recommendation11
- Special Notices11
- Mobile Communications Equipment12
- Export Unique Options13
Environment14
- Protecting the Environment14
Steering Wheel15
- Adjusting the Steering Wheel15
- Cruise Control15
Wipers and Washers16
- Windshield Wipers16
- Windshield Washers16
Lighting17
- Lighting Control17
- Instrument Lighting Dimmer17
- Daytime Running Lamps18
- Direction Indicators18
Instrument Cluster19
- Gauges19
- Warning Lamps and Indicators21
- Audible Warnings and Indicators23
Information Displays24
- General Information24
- Information Messages25
Starting and Stopping the Engine28
- General Information28
- Ignition Switch28
- Starting a Gasoline Engine28
- Engine Block Heater30
Fuel and Refueling31
- Safety Precautions31
- Fuel Quality31
- Running out of Fuel32
- Refueling32
- Fuel Consumption34
Engine Emission Control36
- Emission Law36
- Catalytic Converter37
Transmission40
- Automatic Transmission40
Brakes43
- General Information43
- Hints on Driving with Anti-Lock Brakes43
- Parking Brake44
Cruise Control45
- Principle of Operation45
- Using Cruise Control45
Load Carrying46
- Load Limit46
Towing51
- Towing a Trailer51
- Recommended Towing Weights52
- Essential Towing Checks54
- Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels56
Driving Hints57
- Breaking-In57
- Reduced Engine Performance57
- Economical Driving57
- Driving through Water58
Roadside Emergencies59
- Roadside Assistance59
- Hazard Flashers60
- Jump Starting the Vehicle60
- Transporting the Vehicle62
Customer Assistance64
- Getting the Services You Need64
- In California (U.S. Only)65
- The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)66
- Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)67
- Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada67
- Ordering Additional Owner's Literature68
- Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)69
- Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)69
Fuses71
- Fuse Specification Chart71
- Changing a Fuse90
Maintenance92
- General Information92
- Under Hood Overview - Commercial Chassis92
- Under Hood Overview - Motorhome Chassis93
- Engine Oil Dipstick94
- Engine Oil Check94
- Oil Change Indicator Reset96
- Engine Coolant Check96
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Check100
- Brake Fluid Check102
- Power Steering Fluid Check103
- Fuel Filter104
- Changing the 12V Battery104
- Changing the Engine Air Filter106
Vehicle Care108
- General Information108
- Cleaning the Exterior108
- Cleaning the Engine109
- Cleaning the Wheels109
- Vehicle Storage109
Wheels and Tires112
- Tire Care112
- Using Snow Chains127
- Changing a Road Wheel128
- Technical Specifications131
Capacities and Specifications132
- Engine Specifications132
- Motorcraft Parts132
- Vehicle Identification Number134
- Vehicle Certification Label135
- Transmission Code Designation135
- Capacities and Specifications136
Ford Protect141
Scheduled Maintenance143
- General Maintenance Information143
- Normal Scheduled Maintenance146
- Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance148
- Scheduled Maintenance Record150
- Type Approvals161

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Ford F53 Specifications

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Fuel Type	Gasoline
Engine	7.3L V8
Horsepower	350 hp
Torque	468 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed automatic
Wheelbase	158", 178", 190", 208", 228", 242" (depending on chassis)
Brakes	4-wheel disc
Rear Suspension	Tapered multileaf springs; heavy-duty gas shock absorbers; stabilizer bar

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