Ford 1998 E-150- User Manual

Ford 1998 E-150

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – ICONS; Warnings; WARNINGS; Introduction
  • Page 3 – If your light truck is equipped with the; Diesel-powered vehicles
  • Page 4 – Instrumentation
  • Page 6 – BRAKE; ABS; SERVICE
  • Page 7 – What you should do if the Service Engine Soon light illuminates; Light turns on solid:; Service Engine Soon
  • Page 8 – Seating and safety restraints; Charging system; Exterior bulbs
  • Page 10 – Indicates the current vehicle speed.; Fuel gauge
  • Page 11 – Engine coolant temperature gauge; Engine coolant; Engine oil pressure gauge; Checking
  • Page 13 – HEADLAMP CONTROL; Turns the highbeam headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate:; High beams; Push forward to activate.; Controls and features
  • Page 15 – OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.
  • Page 16 – Operating tips; In humid weather, select; Manual heating and air conditioning system (if equipped)
  • Page 18 – -Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts.
  • Page 19 – Auxiliary heater and air conditioner (if equipped)
  • Page 21 – For information on the hazard flasher control, refer to; TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
  • Page 22 – Press OFF or
  • Page 24 – To set a lower set speed
  • Page 25 – To disengage speed control; Depress the brake pedal.; To return to a previously set speed
  • Page 26 – Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.; WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS
  • Page 27 – (Overdrive) is the normal drive position for the best fuel economy.; Deactivating overdrive
  • Page 28 – the front door handle is lifted.
  • Page 29 – Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows.
  • Page 30 – Unlocking the doors
  • Page 31 – Locking the doors; Press this control to lock all doors.; Sounding a panic alarm; battery weakness due to time and use
  • Page 33 – be set to the OFF position for the illuminated entry
  • Page 34 – Pull lever up to adjust seatback.
  • Page 35 – Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)
  • Page 37 – during a sudden stop.
  • Page 38 – Quick release captains chair
  • Page 39 – To install the seats:; Pull the seat latch handle downward to lock the seat in position.; SAFETY RESTRAINTS
  • Page 40 – injury in a collision.; Combination lap and shoulder belts
  • Page 41 – Vehicle sensitive mode; When to use the automatic locking mode; When a tight lap/shoulder fit is desired.; Anytime; a child safety seat is installed in the vehicle. Refer to
  • Page 42 – Safety belt buckle pretensioner
  • Page 43 – Adjusting the lap belt
  • Page 45 – Refer to
  • Page 47 – Children and air bags
  • Page 48 – If the air bag is inflated,; the air bag will not function again; . If the air bag is not; Determining if the system is operational; Air bag readiness
  • Page 49 – Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles
  • Page 51 – When installing a child safety seat:
  • Page 55 – Front passenger seating position
  • Page 57 – Rear seating positions
  • Page 59 – PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE; Starting the engine; Important safety precautions; Starting
  • Page 60 – Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off.
  • Page 61 – If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the light (; STARTING THE ENGINE
  • Page 62 – Guarding against exhaust fumes; Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked whenever:; Important ventilating information
  • Page 63 – The; warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates for about; Driving
  • Page 65 – Fuses and relays
  • Page 66 – Driving with a 4–speed automatic transmission; Understanding gearshift positions; down, your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone.
  • Page 67 – Drive; Driving while you tow
  • Page 69 – Maximum Trailer Weight; : maximum weight of a trailer the loaded; Trailer Weight Range; : Specified weight range that the trailer must; Calculating the load your vehicle can carry/tow
  • Page 74 – Preparing to tow; Hitches
  • Page 75 – Speed control may shut off if you are towing on long, steep grades.; Servicing after towing
  • Page 76 – Trailer towing tips; Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached.; Launching or retrieving a boat; When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval,; FUEL CONSUMPTION; Fuel economy can be improved by avoiding:
  • Page 77 – Turn the ignition to the OFF position.; Roadside emergencies
  • Page 79 – Standard fuse amperage rating and color; Fuse rating
  • Page 80 – The fuses are coded as follows.; Location
  • Page 85 – To remove the spare tire:; Stow aluminum wheels with valve stem facing down.; Install the retainer through the wheel center.
  • Page 86 – Never run the engine with one wheel off the ground.; Tire change procedure; Preparing to change the tire
  • Page 88 – Replacing the tire; Position the jack to raise the front or rear wheel.; Rear axle jacking points:; All models except E-Super Duty
  • Page 89 – Front axle jacking points:; All models
  • Page 91 – Also see the label on the battery.; do not; touch. Set the parking brake on both vehicles
  • Page 92 – Connecting the jumper cables; explosion of the gases that surround the battery.
  • Page 93 – Jump starting; Start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery.; Removing the jumper cables
  • Page 94 – WRECKER TOWING
  • Page 95 – SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS; To help you service your vehicle:; PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE; Be especially careful when inspecting or servicing your vehicle.; Working with the engine off; Turn off the engine and remove the key.; Maintenance and care
  • Page 98 – If the oil level is; between the MIN and MAX marks; the oil level is
  • Page 99 – Adding engine oil; Checking the engine; Changing the engine oil and filter; Look for this certification mark.
  • Page 100 – Lubricant specifications
  • Page 101 – Precautions when
  • Page 102 – Adding engine coolant; Before you remove the cap, turn the engine off and let it cool.
  • Page 103 – Recycled engine coolant; Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner.; Coolant refill capacity; Refill capacities; Severe winter climate
  • Page 104 – How fail-safe cooling works; and the service engine soon lights will; When fail-safe mode is activated; Pull off the road as soon as possible.
  • Page 105 – CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID
  • Page 107 – DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE; P R N D 2 1
  • Page 108 – BATTERY; Let the engine idle for at least one minute.
  • Page 109 – Disconnecting dual batteries (if equipped); The primary battery is located under the hood.
  • Page 110 – Gasoline engines; Remove the ground bolt.
  • Page 111 – Diesel engines
  • Page 113 – To replace the wiper blades:
  • Page 115 – Use an accurate tire pressure gauge.; Tire rotation
  • Page 117 – Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
  • Page 118 – completely removing the cap.
  • Page 120 – Calculating fuel economy; To accurately calculate your vehicle’s fuel economy:
  • Page 121 – EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
  • Page 122 – Warning Lights and Chimes; EXTERIOR BULBS
  • Page 124 – To install the new bulb:; REPLACING THE INTERIOR BULBS; Check the operation of the following interior bulbs frequently:
  • Page 125 – License plate lamps; AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
  • Page 126 – Washing your vehicle; After washing, apply the brakes several times to dry them.; Waxing your vehicle
  • Page 129 – Capacities and specifications
  • Page 130 – Rear axle
  • Page 131 – Transmission
  • Page 133 – MERCON
  • Page 137 – Cutaway/commercial stripped chassis models; Refer to Body Builder for specifications; VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
  • Page 138 – Incomplete vehicles
  • Page 139 – Reporting safety defects
  • Page 140 – Index
  • Page 144 – Fuel information; Unleaded only - 87 octane; Fuel tank capacity; Fuel filler location; Left rear of vehicle; Filling station information
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Before driving

Introduction

2

Instrumentation

4

Controls and features

13

Seating and safety restraints

34

Starting and driving

Starting

59

Driving

63

Roadside emergencies

77

Servicing

Maintenance and care

95

Capacities and specifications

129

Reporting safety defects

139

Index

140

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Page 2 - ICONS; Warnings; WARNINGS; Introduction

ICONS Indicates a warning. Read thefollowing section on Warnings for a full explanation. Indicates vehicle information relatedto recycling and otherenvironmental concerns will follow. Correct vehicle usage and theauthorized disposal of wastecleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps to...

Page 3 - If your light truck is equipped with the; Diesel-powered vehicles

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Page 4 - Instrumentation

P R N D 2 1 18 8 H L + - 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 0 20•km/h 40• 60 80 100 120 • • • • •140 • 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 H C F E ON OFF RES SET ACCEL COAST OVERDRIVE Instrument cluster (pg. 6) Gearshift (includes overdrive button) (pg. 27) Auxiliary power point* (pg. 20) Driver side air bag (pg. 46) S...

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