Ford F Series Manual page 107

Maintenance chart
Everyday checks:
• Operation of all
exterior and interior
lights including
instrument warning
lights.
• Replace burnt out or
dim bulbs and make
sure that all lenses
are clean.
• Operation of park brake
* The air conditioner (where fitted) should be operated for at least 5
minutes every week to prevent the system seals from drying out.
OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under
the bottom right corner of the
instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle
and release the auxiliary latch
located under the center of the
hood.
Slide the handle to release the
auxiliary latch.
3. Lift the hood until the lift
cylinders hold it open.
Maintenance and care
Check when refuelling:
• Engine oil level
• Coolant level
• Brake fluid level
• Windscreen washer
level
• Tyre pressures and
condition (only when
cold)
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Check once a month:
• Assemblies, pipes,
hoses and reservoirs for
leaks
• Power steering fluid
level
• Battery electrolyte level
• Operation of horn