Ford 2002 Excursion- Manuals

Fast start glow plug system The glow plug system consists of: • eight glow plugs • the glow plug relay • engine oil temperature (EOT) sensor • barometric pressure (BARO) sensor The glow plug system is electronically controlled by the PCM. The PCMenergizes the glow plugs immediately after the ignitio...

Air filter restriction gauge The restriction gauge, located onthe clean-air side of the air cleanerupper housing, shows if the air filteris clogged. Refer to “EngineCompartment” in Service Points chapter. The air filter element should bereplaced when the colored band onthe gauge reaches the CHANGEFI...

ECONOLINE F–250/350/450/550, EXCURSION WAIT TO START With the key in the ON position, theWAIT TO START light will illuminateif glow plug heat is necessary as astarting aid. Wait until the light goesoff before starting. The light shouldalways illuminate briefly, when the ignition key is in the ON pos...

WATER IN FUEL During refueling, it is possible forwater-contaminated diesel fuel to bepumped into your tank. Your vehiclefuel system is equipped with a fuelfilter/water separator to removewater from the fuel. The WATER IN FUEL light will illuminate when theignition is turned to START (as part of the...

STARTING THE ENGINE Read all starting instructions carefully before you start your vehicle. For temperatures below 0°C (32°F), the use of the correct grade engineoil is essential for proper operation. If your vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, make sure theparking brake is set fully bef...

5. After the engine starts, allow it to idle for about 15 seconds. (Do notincrease engine speed until the oil pressure gauge indicates normalpressure.) STOPPING THE ENGINE Turn the ignition to OFF. To prolong engine life (after extended highspeed or maximum GVW operation), it is recommended that a h...

Operation in standing water Ingestion of water into the diesel engine can result in immediate andsevere damage to the engine. If driving through water, slow down toavoid splashing water into the intake. If the engine stalls, and ingestionof water into the engine is suspected, do not try to restart t...

Upshift and downshift according to the following shift speed charts: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) 6-speed transmission Shift from: Transfer case position 1 (if equipped) 2H or 4H 4L LO-1 8 km/h (5 mph) 3 km/h (2 mph) 1-2 16 km/h (10 mph) 6 km/h (4 mph) 2-3 32 km/h (...

Econoline trailer towing tables Your vehicle may tow a class I, II or III trailer provided the maximumtrailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listedfor your engine and rear axle ratio on the following charts. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights Rear axle ra...

Your vehicle’s load capacity is designated by weight, not by volume, soyou cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle. Distribute the load so that only 10 to 15% of the total is on the tongue.Tie down the load so that it does not shift and change the weight on thehitch. Towing...

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE The Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Service Guide are requiredbecause they are considered essential to the life and performance ofyour vehicle. Use only recommended fuel, lubricants, fluids and service partsconforming to Ford specifications. Motorcraft parts are designed ...

CHANGING FUEL FILTER Removal — F-Series Super Duty and Excursion only 1. Remove the engine appearancecover. 2. Remove the fuel filter cap byturning counterclockwise. 3. Remove and discard old fuel filterelement and fuel filter o-ring. 4. Carefully clean the matingsurfaces. Removal — Econoline only 1...

7. Remove the fuel filter cap byturning counterclockwise. 8. Remove and discard old fuel filterelement and fuel filter o-ring. 9. Carefully clean the matingsurfaces. Installation — F-Series Super Duty and Excursion only The engine will not run properly if the fuel filter is not installedin housing. ...

Installation — Econoline only The engine will not run properly if the fuel filter is not installedin housing. 1. Apply a coating of clean diesel fuel to the new fuel filter o-ring. 2. Install new fuel filter o-ring onto fuel filter element. 3. Install new fuel filter and o-ring into the fuel filter ...

ENGINE OIL Checking engine oil level Because it is normal to add some oil between oil changes, check yourengine oil level each time you stop for fuel. To check the engine oil levelconsistently and accurately, the following procedure is recommended: 1. Have engine at normal operating temperature (at ...

Engine oil specifications To help achieve proper engine performance and durability, it is importantthat only engine lubricating oils of the proper quality are used in yourdiesel engine and that the engine oil is changed no later than the recommended interval. Diesel engines require specially formula...

The use of correct oil viscosities for diesel engines is important forsatisfactory operation. Determine which oil viscosity best suits thetemperature range you expect to encounter for the next service interval. A symbol has been developed by theAmerican Petroleum Institute (API)to help you select th...

Engine lubrication for severe service operation The following severe service operating conditions require unique enginemaintenance procedures: • towing a trailer over 1 600 km (1 000 miles) • sustained, high speed driving at Gross Vehicle Weight Rating(maximum loaded weight for vehicle operation dur...

4. On F-Series Super Duty and Excursion vehicles, be sure that the rubber water drain hose is not kinked under the air filter housing. If it’skinked, adjust the hose so that it hangs free. When servicing the air filter, always be sure that the rubberwater drain hose is not kinked or obstructed. Fail...

2. Open the hood. Place anappropriate container under thefilter drain under the vehicle. 3. Locate the fuel filter drain valve. If necessary, remove the engineappearance cover. Refer to “Engine Compartment” in the Service points chapter. 4. On F-Series and Excursion models, open fuel filter drain va...

coolant to “wear out” in a shorter time. Ford recommends an interimservice interval performed at 12 months or 24 000 km (15 000 miles),whichever occurs first. Add 237–295 ml (8–10 oz.) of supplementalcoolant additive FW-16 to the cooling system. For vehicles with extensiveidling time, add 237–295 ml...

This additive aids in the prevention of rust and scale buildup on theinternal parts of the cooling system. Prevention of rust and scale buildupallows for proper dissipation of heat generated by combustion. See the “Service Guide” for recommended intervals. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM(S) LAWS Federal law...

NOISE EMISSIONS WARRANTY, PROHIBITED TAMPERING ACTSAND MAINTENANCE On January 1, 1978, Federal regulation became effective governing thenoise emission on trucks over 4 536 kg (10 000 lbs.) GVWR (GrossVehicle Weight Rating). The following statements concerning prohibitedtampering acts and maintenance...

VEHICLE EMISSIONS CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) Emissions information appears onthe VECI decal on the engine valvecover. This decal identifies enginedisplacement and provides certainengine specifications. SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES Refer to your “Service Guide” for details of maintenance on your ve...

The complexity of the diesel engine makes it so the owner is discouragedfrom attempting to perform maintenance other than the servicesdescribed in this supplement. If you experience difficult starting, rough idling, excessive exhaustsmoke, a decrease in engine performance or excess fuel consumption,...

IF THE ENGINE WON’T CRANK Turn on the headlights. If the lights are dim, do not go on at all or ifwhen the ignition is turned to START the lights become dim or go out,the battery connections may be loose or corroded, or the battery may bedischarged. If there is a clicking or stuttering sound coming ...

REFILL CAPACITIES Component Capacity Cooling system (F-Series and Excursion) 1 31.0L (32.75 quarts) Cooling system (Econoline) 1, 2 28.5L (30.0 quarts) Engine oil 3 14.2 L (15.0 quarts) Fuel tank (F- Series) Refer to Owner Guide Fuel tank (Excursion) 166.6L (44.0 gallons) Fuel tank (Econoline) 4 132...

LUBRICANT AND MAINTENANCE MATERIALS SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford Part Name Ford Part Number Ford Specification Engine Oil Motorcraft Motor Oil 15W40 Super Duty, 10W30 Super Duty XO-15W40-QSD, XO-10W30-QSD WSS-M2C171-C, CH-4/SJ/SH Engine Oil Filter (Use this filter Only) - F4TZ-6731-A (FL-1995) - Air Fil...

ECONOLINE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. Battery 2. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 3. Engine oil dipstick 4. Fuel filter/water separator drain valve release handle 5. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 6. Air filter assembly 7. Engine oil filler 8. Air filter restriction gauge 9. Power steering fluid r...

F-SERIES AND EXCURSION ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. Battery (dual batteries shown) 2. Engine coolant recovery reservoir 3. Engine oil filler 4. Engine oil dipstick 5. Automatic transmission dipstick (if equipped) 6. Fuel filter drain valve 7. Clutch fluid reservoir (if equipped) 8. Brake fluid reservoir 9....

Fast start glow plug system The glow plug system consists of: • eight glow plugs • the glow plug relay • engine oil temperature (EOT) sensor • barometric pressure (BARO) sensor The glow plug system is electronically controlled by the PCM. The PCMenergizes the glow plugs immediately after the ignitio...

Air filter restriction gauge The restriction gauge, located onthe clean-air side of the air cleanerupper housing, shows if the air filteris clogged. Refer to “EngineCompartment” in Service Points chapter. The air filter element should bereplaced when the colored band onthe gauge reaches the CHANGEFI...

ECONOLINE F–250/350/450/550, EXCURSION WAIT TO START With the key in the ON position, theWAIT TO START light will illuminateif glow plug heat is necessary as astarting aid. Wait until the light goesoff before starting. The light shouldalways illuminate briefly, when the ignition key is in the ON pos...

WATER IN FUEL During refueling, it is possible forwater-contaminated diesel fuel to bepumped into your tank. Your vehiclefuel system is equipped with a fuelfilter/water separator to removewater from the fuel. The WATER IN FUEL light will illuminate when theignition is turned to START (as part of the...

STARTING THE ENGINE Read all starting instructions carefully before you start your vehicle. For temperatures below 0°C (32°F), the use of the correct grade engineoil is essential for proper operation. If your vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, make sure theparking brake is set fully bef...

5. After the engine starts, allow it to idle for about 15 seconds. (Do notincrease engine speed until the oil pressure gauge indicates normalpressure.) STOPPING THE ENGINE Turn the ignition to OFF. To prolong engine life (after extended highspeed or maximum GVW operation), it is recommended that a h...

Operation in standing water Ingestion of water into the diesel engine can result in immediate andsevere damage to the engine. If driving through water, slow down toavoid splashing water into the intake. If the engine stalls, and ingestionof water into the engine is suspected, do not try to restart t...

Upshift and downshift according to the following shift speed charts: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) 6-speed transmission Shift from: Transfer case position 1 (if equipped) 2H or 4H 4L LO-1 8 km/h (5 mph) 3 km/h (2 mph) 1-2 16 km/h (10 mph) 6 km/h (4 mph) 2-3 32 km/h (...

Econoline trailer towing tables Your vehicle may tow a class I, II or III trailer provided the maximumtrailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listedfor your engine and rear axle ratio on the following charts. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights Rear axle ra...

Your vehicle’s load capacity is designated by weight, not by volume, soyou cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle. Distribute the load so that only 10 to 15% of the total is on the tongue.Tie down the load so that it does not shift and change the weight on thehitch. Towing...

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE The Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Service Guide are requiredbecause they are considered essential to the life and performance ofyour vehicle. Use only recommended fuel, lubricants, fluids and service partsconforming to Ford specifications. Motorcraft parts are designed ...

CHANGING FUEL FILTER Removal — F-Series Super Duty and Excursion only 1. Remove the engine appearancecover. 2. Remove the fuel filter cap byturning counterclockwise. 3. Remove and discard old fuel filterelement and fuel filter o-ring. 4. Carefully clean the matingsurfaces. Removal — Econoline only 1...

7. Remove the fuel filter cap byturning counterclockwise. 8. Remove and discard old fuel filterelement and fuel filter o-ring. 9. Carefully clean the matingsurfaces. Installation — F-Series Super Duty and Excursion only The engine will not run properly if the fuel filter is not installedin housing. ...

Installation — Econoline only The engine will not run properly if the fuel filter is not installedin housing. 1. Apply a coating of clean diesel fuel to the new fuel filter o-ring. 2. Install new fuel filter o-ring onto fuel filter element. 3. Install new fuel filter and o-ring into the fuel filter ...

ENGINE OIL Checking engine oil level Because it is normal to add some oil between oil changes, check yourengine oil level each time you stop for fuel. To check the engine oil levelconsistently and accurately, the following procedure is recommended: 1. Have engine at normal operating temperature (at ...

Engine oil specifications To help achieve proper engine performance and durability, it is importantthat only engine lubricating oils of the proper quality are used in yourdiesel engine and that the engine oil is changed no later than the recommended interval. Diesel engines require specially formula...

The use of correct oil viscosities for diesel engines is important forsatisfactory operation. Determine which oil viscosity best suits thetemperature range you expect to encounter for the next service interval. A symbol has been developed by theAmerican Petroleum Institute (API)to help you select th...

Engine lubrication for severe service operation The following severe service operating conditions require unique enginemaintenance procedures: • towing a trailer over 1 600 km (1 000 miles) • sustained, high speed driving at Gross Vehicle Weight Rating(maximum loaded weight for vehicle operation dur...

4. On F-Series Super Duty and Excursion vehicles, be sure that the rubber water drain hose is not kinked under the air filter housing. If it’skinked, adjust the hose so that it hangs free. When servicing the air filter, always be sure that the rubberwater drain hose is not kinked or obstructed. Fail...

2. Open the hood. Place anappropriate container under thefilter drain under the vehicle. 3. Locate the fuel filter drain valve. If necessary, remove the engineappearance cover. Refer to “Engine Compartment” in the Service points chapter. 4. On F-Series and Excursion models, open fuel filter drain va...

coolant to “wear out” in a shorter time. Ford recommends an interimservice interval performed at 12 months or 24 000 km (15 000 miles),whichever occurs first. Add 237–295 ml (8–10 oz.) of supplementalcoolant additive FW-16 to the cooling system. For vehicles with extensiveidling time, add 237–295 ml...

This additive aids in the prevention of rust and scale buildup on theinternal parts of the cooling system. Prevention of rust and scale buildupallows for proper dissipation of heat generated by combustion. See the “Service Guide” for recommended intervals. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM(S) LAWS Federal law...

NOISE EMISSIONS WARRANTY, PROHIBITED TAMPERING ACTSAND MAINTENANCE On January 1, 1978, Federal regulation became effective governing thenoise emission on trucks over 4 536 kg (10 000 lbs.) GVWR (GrossVehicle Weight Rating). The following statements concerning prohibitedtampering acts and maintenance...

VEHICLE EMISSIONS CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) Emissions information appears onthe VECI decal on the engine valvecover. This decal identifies enginedisplacement and provides certainengine specifications. SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES Refer to your “Service Guide” for details of maintenance on your ve...

The complexity of the diesel engine makes it so the owner is discouragedfrom attempting to perform maintenance other than the servicesdescribed in this supplement. If you experience difficult starting, rough idling, excessive exhaustsmoke, a decrease in engine performance or excess fuel consumption,...

IF THE ENGINE WON’T CRANK Turn on the headlights. If the lights are dim, do not go on at all or ifwhen the ignition is turned to START the lights become dim or go out,the battery connections may be loose or corroded, or the battery may bedischarged. If there is a clicking or stuttering sound coming ...

REFILL CAPACITIES Component Capacity Cooling system (F-Series and Excursion) 1 31.0L (32.75 quarts) Cooling system (Econoline) 1, 2 28.5L (30.0 quarts) Engine oil 3 14.2 L (15.0 quarts) Fuel tank (F- Series) Refer to Owner Guide Fuel tank (Excursion) 166.6L (44.0 gallons) Fuel tank (Econoline) 4 132...

LUBRICANT AND MAINTENANCE MATERIALS SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford Part Name Ford Part Number Ford Specification Engine Oil Motorcraft Motor Oil 15W40 Super Duty, 10W30 Super Duty XO-15W40-QSD, XO-10W30-QSD WSS-M2C171-C, CH-4/SJ/SH Engine Oil Filter (Use this filter Only) - F4TZ-6731-A (FL-1995) - Air Fil...

ECONOLINE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. Battery 2. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 3. Engine oil dipstick 4. Fuel filter/water separator drain valve release handle 5. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 6. Air filter assembly 7. Engine oil filler 8. Air filter restriction gauge 9. Power steering fluid r...

F-SERIES AND EXCURSION ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. Battery (dual batteries shown) 2. Engine coolant recovery reservoir 3. Engine oil filler 4. Engine oil dipstick 5. Automatic transmission dipstick (if equipped) 6. Fuel filter drain valve 7. Clutch fluid reservoir (if equipped) 8. Brake fluid reservoir 9....