Ford F-53 Motorhome Chassis (2017 year). Manual — part 35

Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of

your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle.

NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

Every 7500 miles (12000 km) or six months (whichever comes first)

Change engine oil and filter.

Rotate tires

*

, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.

Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.

Perform multi-point inspection (recommended).

*

Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels

only if unusual wear is noted.

Every 15000 miles (24000 km) or 12 months (whichever comes first)

Inspect automatic transmission fluid level. Consult dealer for requirements.

Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.

Inspect engine cooling system strength and hoses.

Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.

Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, drive shaft and U-joints.
Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings.

Other maintenance items

Replace engine air filter.

Every 30000 miles (48000
km)

Change automatic transmission fluid. Consult dealer for
requirements.

Every 60000 miles (96000
km)

Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seal if non-
sealed bearings are used.

Replace spark plugs.

Every 97,500 miles (157000
km)

Other maintenance items

Change engine coolant.

*

Every 105000 miles
(168000 km)

Replace rear axle fluid.

Inspect accessory drive belt(s).

**

Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced within the
last 100000 miles (160000 km).

Every 150000 miles
(240000 km)

Replace front wheel bearings and seals if non-sealed
bearings are used.

*

Initial replacement at six years or 105000 miles (168000 kilometers), then every three

years or 45000 miles (72000 kilometers).

**

If not replaced, inspect every 15000 miles (24000 kilometers).

SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE

If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to

perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician.

Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier

Inspect U-joints.

Inspect frequently, service
as required

See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.

Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.

Every 5000 miles (8000
km)

Rotate tires

*

, inspect tires for wear and measure tread

depth.

Change engine oil and filter.

Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months

Inspect U-joints.

Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used.

Every 30000 miles (48000
km)

Replace spark plugs.

Every 60000 miles (96000
km)

*

Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified;

rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted.

Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use

(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)

Inspect brake system.

Every 5000 miles (8000
km)

Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.

Rotate tires

*

, inspect tires for wear and measure tread

depth.

Inspect U-joints.

Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months

Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use

(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)

Change engine oil and filter.

Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months or 200
engine hours

Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used.

Every 30000 miles (48000
km)

Replace spark plugs.

Every 60000 miles (96000
km)

*

Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified;

rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted.

Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)

Replace engine air filter.

Inspect frequently, service
as required

Replace cabin air filter, if equipped.

Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.

Every 5000 miles (8000
km)

Rotate tires

*

, inspect tires for wear and measure tread

depth.

Change engine oil and filter.

Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months

Inspect U-joints.

Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used.

Every 30000 miles (48000
km)

Change rear axle fluid.

Every 50000 miles (80000
km)

*

Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified;

rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted.

Exceptions

There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule: