Ford 2000 E-150- User Manual

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Child Seat InstallationWarning Child Seat TetherAnchorage Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid -Non-Petroleum Based Tr...

0 80 90 20 km/h 40 60 80 H L MPH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 BRAKE 8 SERVICE ENGINE SOON F H C E ON OFF RES SET ACCEL COAST Instrument cluster (pg. 10) Driver air bag (pg. 88) Speed control* (pg. 59) Turn signal and wiper/washer control (pg. 59) Headlamp control (pg. 17) *if equipped Instrumentation 8

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned to the ONposition. Also illuminates if theparking brake is engaged. If thebrake warning lamp does notilluminate at these times, seek service immediately. Illumination afterreleasing the parking brake in...

government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists theservice technician in properly servicing your vehicle. The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after theengine is started, one of the en...

Transmission control indicator light (TCIL) Illuminates when the TransmissionControl Switch (TCS), refer to Overdrive control in the Controls and Features chapter, has been pushed turning the transmissionoverdrive function OFF. When the TCIL (the word OFF on the gearshift) light is on, the transmiss...

Key-in-ignition warning chime/buzzer Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCposition and the driver’s door is opened. Headlamps on warning chime (if equipped) Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off(and the key is not in the ignition) and the...

the gauge first indicates empty, there is a small amount of reserve fuel inthe tank. When refueling the vehicle from an empty indication, theamount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertisedcapacity due to the reserve fuel. Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature o...

HEADLAMP CONTROL • Pull the headlamp control towardyou to the first position to turnon the parking lamps, tail lamps,license plate lamps and markerlamps. • Pull the headlamp control towardyou to the outer position to turnon the headlamps (in addition tothe previous lamps). Daytime running lamps (DRL...

Flash to pass Pull toward you to activate andrelease to deactivate. PANEL DIMMER CONTROL To adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel: • Rotateclockwise/counterclockwise whenthe headlamp control is in theparking lamp or low-beamposition. To turn on the courtesy lamp andcargo lamps: • Rotate fully...

Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulatedin the vehicle. Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of theairflow inside the vehicle. Onheater-only systems, the air cannotbe cooled below the outsidetemperature. Mode selector control Controls the direction of the airflowto the in...

• Remove any snow, ice or leavesfrom the air intake area (at thebottom of the windshield underthe hood). • When placing objects on top of your instrument panel, be careful tonot place them over the defroster outlets. These objects can blockairflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshie...

drive for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will forcemost of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Then operate your airconditioner as you would normally. • Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects canblock airflow and reduce your ability to see through your wi...

Air temperature and air distribution are dependent upon the mode thatis selected on the main climate control panel: • MAX A/C-Distributes recirculated air conditioning through theoverhead vents of the rear compartment. • NORM A/C-Distributes recirculated air conditioning through theoverhead vents of...

USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM AM/FM Stereo (with 2 speakers) AM/FM Stereo (with 4 speakers and fade capability) 1 2 3 4 AM/FM SEEK TONE CLK TUNE TONE VOL 12 FM ST DX VOL PUSH ON 1 2 3 4 AM/FM SEEK TONE CLK TUNE TONE VOL 12 FM ST DX VOL PUSH ON AM / FM STEREO Controls and features 25

Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audiosystem on or off. Turn the control to raise or lowervolume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when theignition switch is turned back on. AM/FM s...

station is located there). Hold the control to move through thefrequencies quickly. • Press to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement. Seek function The seek function control works in radio mode. Seek function in radio m...

AM/FM stereo cassette Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audiosystem on or off. Turn the control to raise or lowervolume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when theignition switch is t...

Scan function The scan function works in radiomode. Scan function in radio mode Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stationson the frequency band. Press the SCAN control again to stop the scanmode. Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped with six station memor...

Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s treble output. Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can beadjusted between the right and leftspeakers. Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjustedbetween the front and rearspeakers. Tape se...

Automatic Music Search The Automatic Music Search featureallows you to quickly locate thebeginning of the tape selectionbeing played or to skip to the nextselection. To activate the feature, momentarilydepress the TAPE AMS button.Then, press either REW (for thebeginning of the current selection) or ...

• to decrease minutes and • to increase minutes. The CLK control will allow you to switch between media display mode(radio station, stereo information, etc.) and clock display mode (time).When in clock mode, the media information will display for 10 seconds,when the radio is turned on, and then reve...

• to increase volume compensation • to decrease or shut off the volume compensation AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works inradio, tape and CD modes (ifequipped). AM/FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press thecontrol to switch between AM, FM1 o...

disc unless the CD changer is in shuffle mode.) Refer to Shuffle feature for more information. Hold the control to continue reversing through the discs. • Press to select the next disc in the CD changer. Hold the control to fast-forward through the remaining discs. Seek function The seek function co...

Scan function in radio mode Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stationson the frequency band. Press the SCAN control again to stop the scanmode. Scan function in tape mode Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on thetape. (The tape scans in ...

Starting autoset memory preset 1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM select controls. 2. Press the AUTO control. 3. When the first six strong stationsare filled, the station stored inmemory preset control 1 will startplaying. If there are less than six strong stations available on the frequency band...

Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjustedbetween the front and rearspeakers. Press the FADE control. Use theSEL control to adjust the soundbetween the front and rearspeakers. Tape/CD select • To begin tape play (with a tapeloaded into the audio system)while in the radio or CD mode,press the ...

• In CD mode, pressing the control for less than three seconds results inslow forward action. Pressing the control for more than three secondsresults in fast forward action. Tape direction select Press SIDE 1–2 to play the alternateside of a tape. Eject function Press the control to stop and eject a...

shuffle feature continues to the next disc after all tracks are played. Press the SHUFFLE control to start this feature. Random order play willcontinue until the SHUFFLE control is pressed again. Radio data system (RDS) feature This feature allows your audiosystem to receive stationidentification or...

• Classic • Country • Info • Jazz • Oldies • R & B • Religious • Rock • Soft • Top 40 Show • With RDS activated, press theRDS control until SHOW isdisplayed. • Use the SEL control to selectTYPE (the display shows theprogram type), NAME (thedisplay shows the call letters ofthe station) or NONE. R...

Turn control to raise or lowervolume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when theignition switch is turned back on. AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works inradio, tape and CD modes. AM/FM select ...

Tune adjust in radio mode • Press to move to the next frequency down the band(whether or not a listenablestation is located there). Hold thecontrol to move through thefrequencies quickly. • Press to move to the next frequency up the band (whetheror not a listenable station islocated there). Hold for...

Scan function in tape mode Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on thetape. (The tape scans in a forward direction. At the end of the tape’sfirst side, direction automatically reverses to the opposite side of thetape.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control...

Starting autoset memory preset 1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM select controls. 2. Press the AUTO control. 3. When the first six strong stationsare filled, the station stored inmemory preset control 1 will startplaying. If there are less than six strongstations available on the frequencyband, ...

Press the TREB control then press: • to decrease the treble output and • to increase the treble output. Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can beadjusted between the right and leftspeakers. Press the BAL control then press: • to shift sound to the left and • to shift sound to the righ...

Setting the clock To set the hour, press and hold theCLK control and press SEEK: • to decrease hours and • to increase hours. To set the minute, press and holdthe CLK control and press TUNE: • to decrease minutes and • to increase minutes. If your vehicle has a separate clockmodule, (other than the ...

The CLK button will allow you toswitch between media display mode(radio station, stereo information,etc.) and clock display mode (time).When in clock mode, the mediainformation will display for 10seconds, when the radio is turnedon, and then revert to clockinformation. Anytime that the mediais chang...

Radio reception factors Three factors can affect radio reception: • Distance/strength. The further an FM signal travels, the weaker it is. The listenable range of the average FM station is approximately 40 km(24 miles). This range can be affected by “signal modulation.” Signalmodulation is a process...

HAZARD FLASHER For information on the hazard flasher control, refer to Hazard flasher in the Roadside emergencies chapter. TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the leftturn signal. • Push up to activate the right turnsignal. SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) To turn speed control on • Press ON. Veh...

To turn speed control off • Press OFF or • Turn off the vehicle ignition. Once speed control is switched off, the previously programmed set speedwill be erased. To set a speed • Press SET/SET ACC/SET ACCEL.For speed control to operate, thespeed control must be ON andthe vehicle speed must be greater...

To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal. Disengaging the speed control willnot erase the previouslyprogrammed set speed. Pressing OFF will erase thepreviously programmed set speed. To return to a previously set speed • Press RES/RSM/RESUME. ForRES/RSM/RESUME to operate,the vehicle speed...

TILT STEERING Pull the tilt steering control towardyou to move the steering wheel upor down. Hold the control whileadjusting the wheel to the desiredposition, then release the control. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS Rotate the windshield ...

Push the control on the end of thestalk to activate washer. Push andhold for a longer wash cycle. Thewasher will automatically shut offafter ten seconds of continuous use. OVERDRIVE CONTROL Activating overdrive (Overdrive) is the normal drive position for the best fuel economy. The overdrive functio...

INTERIOR LAMPS Cargo and dome lamps Rear cargo lamps equipped with anON/OFF/DOOR control will lightwhen: • the doors are closed and thecontrol is in the ON position. • the control is in the DOORposition and any door is open. • the headlamp control is rotatedfully counterclockwise. When the control i...

• Press the bottom portion of therocker switch to open. POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED) Press U to unlock all doors and L tolock all doors. Memory lock If you lock your doors with the power lock switch or the remotetransmitter while the sliding door is open, the door will automaticallylock after it i...

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED) The ignition may be in any position to adjust the power side viewmirrors. To adjust your mirrors: 1. Select to adjust the left mirror or to adjust the right mirror. 2. Move the control in the directionyou wish to tilt the mirror. 3. Return to the center position...

Unlocking the doors Press this control to unlock thedriver’s door. The interior lamps willilluminate. Press the control a second timewithin three seconds to unlock alldoors. Locking the doors Press this control to lock all doors. To confirm all doors are closed andlocked, press the control a secondt...

Replacing lost transmitters Take all your vehicle’s transmittersto your dealer if service is required. If you purchase additionaltransmitters (up to four may beprogrammed into memory), performthe following procedure: To reprogram the transmittersyourself, place the key in theignition and turn from O...

SEATING Adjusting the front manual seat Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle ismoving. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk ofinjuring people in a collision or sudden stop. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low ...

Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle ismoving. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuringpeople in a collision or sudden stop. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across t...

Press the control to move the seatforward, backward, up or down. Using the manual lumbar support The lumbar support control islocated on the inboard side of thedriver’s seat. Turn the lumbar support controlclockwise to increase firmness. Turn the lumbar support controlcounterclockwise to increasesof...

To make access to the 4th and 5throw seats easier, attach the 3rd and4th row passenger side seat belts tothe trim panel by using the snapsattached to the seat belt webbingand the trim panel. Rear bench seat To remove the seats: 1. Disengage the lap/shoulder beltfrom the seat by inserting a key orsma...

Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor, whether the seat isoccupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop. Quick release captains chair To remove the seats: 1. Disengage the lap/shoulder beltfrom the seat by inserting a key orsmall screwdriver into the slot in ...

2. Pull the seat latch handle, thenpull the seat toward the right side ofthe vehicle to disengage four pinsfrom the floor mount. 3. Remove the seat. To install the seats: Check to see that the seat and seatback is latched securely inposition. Keep floor area free of objects that would prevent proper...

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while thevehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should alwaysproperly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag SRS is provided. It is extremely...

When to use the automatic locking mode • Anytime a child safety seat is installed in a passenger front or outboard rear seating position (if equipped). Children 12 years old andunder should be properly restrained in the rear seat wheneverpossible. Refer to Safety Restraints for Children or Safety Se...

How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retractcompletely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate thevehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. Safety belt pretensioner Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretension...

Lap belts Adjusting the lap belt The lap belt does not adjust automatically. The lap belts should fit snugly and as low as possible around thehips, not around the waist. Insert the tongue into the correctbuckle (the buckle closest to thedirection the tongue is comingfrom). To lengthen the belt, turn...

Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt assembly is too short, even when fully extended, 20 cm(8 inches) can be added to the safety belt assembly by adding a safetybelt extension assembly (part number 611C22). Safety belt extensionassemblies can be obtained from your dealer at no cost. Use...

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts:(All statistics based on U.S. data) Reasons given... Consider... 9 Crashes are rare events 9 36 700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we are exposed to 9 rare 9 events, even for good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will...

Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt to avoid the BeltMinder chime. Sitting on the safety belt will increase risk of injury in an accident. To disable (one time) or deactivate the BeltMinder feature please follow the directions stated below. One time disable Anytime the safety belt is buckled ...

5. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times, ending with thesafety belt unbuckled. • After step 5 the safety belt warning light will be turned on for threeseconds. 6. Within seven seconds of the safety belt warning light turning off,buckle then unbuckle the safety belt. • This will disable B...

Always transport children 12 years old and under in the backseat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm (10 inches) between an occupant’s chest and the driver air bag module. Never pl...

Children and air bags For additional important safetyinformation, read all information onsafety restraints in this guide. Children must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statisticssuggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rearseating positions than in the frontseating posit...

Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do nottouch them after inflation. If the air bag is inflated, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in acollision. The SRS c...

Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (includingpretensioners) For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your localdealership or qualified technician. Air bags MUST BE disposed of byqualified personnel. SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for direc...

Any booster seat that places the vehicle’s lap belt or shoulder beltaround a shield above and ahead of the child’s hips should not be used inthis vehicle. Do not use a forward–facing safety seat or an infant seat in the last row of a 12– or 15–passenger Club Wagon. Children and safety belts If the c...

SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child safety seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of thechild. Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions with thesafety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use thesafety seat properly, the ...

Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tetherstrap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is capableof providing a tether anchorage. For more information on top tetherstraps, refer to Attaching safety seats with tether straps. Carefully follow all of the manu...

Some manufacturers make safety seats that include a tether strap thatgoes over the back of the vehicle seat and attaches to an anchoringpoint. Other manufacturers offer the tether strap as an accessory.Contact the manufacturer of your child safety seat for information aboutordering a tether strap. T...

Rear seating positions Attachment holes have been provided in your vehicle to attach anchorhardware, if desired. Tether anchor hardware kits (Part No. 613D74)including instructions, may be obtained at no charge from any Forddealer. • Second row bucket seats (at rearof lower seat frame) • 3–passenger...

PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control system. Thissystem meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standardrequirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radionoise. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the a...

Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate briefly. If a light fails toilluminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the light may not illuminate. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Turn the key to 5 (START)without pressing the acceleratorpedal and release as soon as theen...

recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach -23°C(-10°F) or below. For best results, plug the heater in at least three hours before startingthe vehicle. Using the heater for longer than three hours will not harmthe engine, so the heater can be plugged in the night before starting th...

Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in an open area forlong periods of time, open the windows at least 2.5 cm (one inch). Adjust the heating or air conditioning (if equipped) to bring in fresh air. Improve vehicle ventilation bykeeping all air inlet...

BRAKES Your service brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the scheduledmaintenance guide for scheduled maintenance. Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate aperformance concern with the vehicle’s brake system. In normaloperation, automotive brake systems may emit occasional or int...

ABS warning lamp ABS The ABS warning lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the light does notilluminate momentarily at start up, remains on or continues to flash, theABS needs to be serviced. With the ABS light on, the anti-lockbrak...

Parking brake • Type A • Type B Apply the parking brake wheneverthe vehicle is parked. Push pedaldownward to set the parking brake. The BRAKE warning lamp in theinstrument cluster illuminates andremains illuminated (when theignition is turned ON) until theparking brake is released. Always set the pa...

• Type A Push the pedal downward again torelease the parking brake. Drivingwith the parking brake on will causethe brakes to wear out quickly andreduce fuel economy. • Type B Pull the release lever to release theparking brake. Driving with theparking brake on will cause thebrakes to wear out quickly...

• high crown in center of road • high crosswinds • wheels out of alignment • loose or worn components in steering linkage TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED) This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly whenone wheel is on a poor traction surface. Under normal conditions, theTrac...

Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility andfour-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any morethan low-slung sports cars are desig...

Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelampsare working. If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out byshifting from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in asteady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear. Do not rock the vehicle if ...

Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshiftlever is latched in P (Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you leave your vehicle. R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in R(Reverse), the vehicle will movebackward. Always come to acomplete stop before shifting intoand out of R (Revers...

• additional engine downhill braking is desired. If towing a trailer, referto Driving while you tow in the Trailer towing section. To return to (Overdrive) mode, press the transmission control switch (TCS). The TCIL (the word OFF) will no longer be illuminated. Each time the vehicle is started, the ...

• Trailer Weight Range: Specified weight range that the trailer must fall within that ranges from zero to the maximum trailer weight rating. Remember to figure in the tongue load of your loaded trailer whenfiguring the total weight. Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on thecertification la...

Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, may handledifferently than unloaded vehicles. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should be taken whendriving a heavily loaded vehicle. Your vehicle has the capability to haul more cargo and people than mostpasse...

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...

Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to yourvehicle’s brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase. The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at theGVWR not GCWR. Trailer lamps Trailer la...

Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require morefrequent service intervals. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guidefor more information. Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up in an area before starting ona trip to get the feel...

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford offers acomplimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separatefrom the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the Basic warranty period (Canada) o...

Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperagerating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse Rating Mini Fuses Standard Fuses Maxi Fuses Cartridge Maxi Fuses Fuse Link Cartridg...

The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 1 20A 4WABS Module 2 15A Brake Warning Diode/Resistor, InstrumentCluster, Warning Chime, 4WABS Relay,Warning Indicators 3 15A Main Light Switch, RKE Module, Radio 4 15A Power Locks w/RKE,...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 32 5A Power Mirrors 33 — Not Used 34 10A Transmission Range (TR) Sensor 35 30A RKE Module 36 5A (Cluster, A/C, Illumination, Radio), SteeringColumn Assembly 37 — Not Used 38 10A Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor 39 — Not Used ...

Relays Relays are located in the power distribution box and should be replacedby qualified technicians. CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmlyand slowly move to a safe place on the...

To stow the spare tire: 1. Lay the tire on the ground under the rear of the vehicle with the valvestem facing up. Stow aluminum wheels with valve stem facing down. 2. Install the retainer through the wheel center. 3. Raise the tire by turning the jackhandle clockwise. Continue until thelift mechanis...

6. Remove the spare tire and jackfrom the storage location. 7. Use the tapered end of the lugnut wrench to unscrew wheelornaments attached by retainingscrews. Remove any wheel trim.Insert the tapered end of the lugnut wrench behind wheel covers orhubcaps and twist off. 8. Loosen the wheel nut by pul...

• Never use the front or reardifferential as a jacking point. Rear axle jacking points: • All models except E-Super Duty • E-Super Duty Roadside emergencies 141

Front axle jacking points: • All models Place the jack under the pin on thefront axle. 3. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is completely off theground. 4. Remove the lug nuts with the lug nut wrench. 5. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire. If your vehicle has single rear wheels, ...

Model Bolt Size Wheel Lug nut Torque* Nm Lb-ft E-150 1/2-20 135 100 E-250, E-350 andE-Super Duty 9/16-18 190 140 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt andrust. Do not use oil or grease on threads. Use only Ford recommendedreplacement fasteners. JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect any electricalsurges. Turn all other accessories off. Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) booster cable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate ...

3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of theassisting battery. 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposedmetal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and thecarburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker ...

Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine atmoderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the j...

3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the boostervehicle’s battery. 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of thedisabled vehicle’s battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cablesremoved, allow it to idle for several minutes so the...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member, your roadside assistance center. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed by wheel lift or flatbedequipment. However, a slingbelt with T-hooks can also be used. If your vehicle is...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easylocation. • We provide a Scheduled Maintenance Guide which makes trackingroutine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can providenec...

Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and donot remove it while the engine is running. OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located under thebottom left corner of the instrumentpanel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch tha...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT Engine compartment component locations Refer to the 7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement for diesel engine component locations. 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap (except 4.2L V6 engi...

1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into theoil pan. 3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P(Park). 4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Locate and carefully remove theen...

• Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Some oilmust be removed from the engine by a service technician. 7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated. Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter. 2. If t...

Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedulelisted in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide. Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are designed foradded engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is usedthat does not meet Ford material and de...

3. Carefully separate the two halvesof the air filter housing. 4. Remove the air filter elementfrom the housing. 5. Install a new air filter element. Be careful not to crimp the filterelement edges between the air filter housing. This could cause filterdamage and allow unfiltered air to enter the en...

4. Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid certified to meet Ford specifications.Refer to Lubricant specifications in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Brake fluid is toxic. If brake fluid contacts the eyes, flush eyeswith running water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists. If...

Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir. Washerfluid placed in the cooling system may harm engine and cooling system components. ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant Your engine’s cooling system has been factory-filled with a 50/50 mixtureof distilled water and Ford Premium Engine ...

Adding engine coolant Use only Ford Premium Engine Coolant E2FZ-19549-AA (inCanada, Motorcraft CXC-10) or a premium engine coolant thatmeets Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A. • DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine CoolantF6AZ-19544-AA (orange in color). • DO NOT USE a DEX-COOL t engine coolant or an ...

mixture of engine coolant and distilled water to the engine coolant reservoir until the coolant level is at the “cold fill level” or within the“cold fill range” as listed on the reservoir (depending upon application). Have your dealer check the engine cooling system for leaks if you haveto add more ...

Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –36° C [–34° F]): • it may be necessary to increase the coolant concentrationabove 50%. • NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%. • increased engine coolant concentrations above 60% willdecrease the overheat protection ch...

How fail-safe cooling works If the engine begins to overheat: • the engine coolant temperaturegauge will move to the red (hot)area. • the and symbol will illuminate. • the Service Engine Soon indicator light will illuminate. If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the enginewill a...

Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problemincreases the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible. CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid.Refer to the Scheduled MaintenanceGuide for the service intervalschedule...

For E-SuperDuty vehicles with the Hydro-Boost Brake System,do not press the brake pedal after the engine has been turned off. 5. Recheck the fluid level on the dipstick. Do not add fluid if the level isbetween the arrows in the FULL COLD range. 6. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, con...

7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be inthe designated area for normal operating temperature or ambienttemperature. Low fluid level Do not drive the vehicle if the fluidlevel is at the bottom of the dipstickand the ambient temperature isabove 10°C (50°F). Correct fl...

cells with distilled water. If the battery needs water often, have thecharging system checked. If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalledafter the battery has been cleaned or replaced. For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the top of the battery clean anddry. Also, make certa...

3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. 4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 6. With your foot on the brake pedal and with the A/C on, put thevehicle in D (Drive) and allow the engine to...

Disconnecting dual batteries (if equipped) The primary battery is located under the hood. The auxiliary battery is located on the passenger side frame rail. Gasoline engines Disconnect: 1. Disconnect the primary batteryground cable. Maintenance and care 170

2. Disconnect the auxiliary batteryframe ground. • Remove the ground bolt. • Pull the cable away from theframe and make sure that thecable does not contact the frame. Connect: 1. Reconnect the auxiliary batteryframe ground. 2. Reconnect the primary batteryground cable. Diesel engines Disconnect: Sec...

Changing the wiper blades To replace the wiper blades: 1. Pull the wiper arm away from thewindshield and lock into the serviceposition. 2. Turn the blade at an angle fromthe wiper arm. Push the lock pinmanually to release the blade andpull the wiper blade down towardthe windshield to remove it from ...

SERVICING YOUR TIRES Checking the tire pressure • Use an accurate tire pressure gauge. • Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle has beenparked for at least one hour or has been driven less than 5 km(3 miles). • Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on theCe...

• Five tire rotation Replacing the tires Replace the tires when the wearband is visible through the tiretreads. When replacing full size tires, never mix radial bias-belted, orbias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the Certification Label. Make sure that all tires are the same s...

Do not replace your tires with “high performance” tires or largersize tires. Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect thehandling of the vehicle and make it easier for the driver to lose control and roll over. Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle’s original tires may al...

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tankmay cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap isventing vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, w...

your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the World-wide FuelCharter. Cleaner air Ford approves the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines toimprove air quality. These gasolines may contain oxygenates up to 10%ethanol or 15% MTBE. Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because thi...

The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap isventing vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise, fuel mayspray out and injure you or others. If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive pressure or...

The amount of empty reserve varies and should not be reliedupon to increase driving range. When refueling your vehicle afterthe fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be able to refuelthe full amount of the advertised capacity of the fuel tank due tothe empty reserve still present in the tank. Fo...

Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to changea number of variables and improve your fuel economy. Habits • Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel. • Steady speeds without stopping will usually gi...

Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economyat any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bugdefl...

3. Push each clip tab toward theengine compartment and lift upwardto the stop position. 4. Remove the headlamp assembly. 5. Disconnect the electricalconnector from the bulb by pullingrearward. 6. Remove the bulb retaining ring byrotating it counterclockwise (whenviewed from the rear) to free itfrom ...

Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position. 2. Open the hood. 3. Remove two screws and pull lamp assembly away from the vehicle. 4. Rotate the bulb socketcounterclockwise and remove. 5. Carefully pull out the bulbstraight out of the socket...

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs To change the license plate bulbs: 1. Remove two screws and thelicense plate lamp assembly fromthe rear door. 2. Remove bulb socket from lampassembly by turningcounterclockwise. 3. Pull the bulb out from socket andpush in the new bulb. 4. Install the bulb socket in...

USING THE RIGHT BULBS Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbsmust be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an“E” for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and patternand safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assemblyor...

Washing your vehicle Wash your vehicle regularly withcold or lukewarm water. Never usestrong detergents or soap. If yourvehicle is particularly dirty, use aquality car wash detergent. Alwaysuse a clean sponge, washing gloveor similar device and plenty of waterfor best results. To avoid spots,avoid w...

Repairing paint chips Minor scratches or paint damage from road debris may be repaired withthe Ultra Touch Prep and Finishing Kit (#F7AZ-19K507–BA), LacquerTouch-up Paint (#ALBZ-19500–XXXXA), or Exterior Acrylic SprayLacquer (#ALAZ-19500–XXXXA) from the Ford Car Care Chemicals line.Please note that ...

If the wiper still does not wipe properly, this could be caused bysubstances on the windshield or rear window such as tree sap and somehot wax treatments used by commercial car washes. Clean the outside ofthe windshield or rear window with a non-abrasive cleaner such as FordUltra-Clear Spray Glass C...

Cleaning and maintaining the safety belts Clean the safety belts with a mild soap solution recommended forcleaning upholstery or carpets. Do not bleach or dye the belts, becausethese actions may weaken the belt webbing. Check the safety belt system periodically to make sure there are nonicks, wear o...

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component* 4.2L V6 engine 4.6L V8engine 5.4L V8engine 6.8L V10engine Air filterelement FA-1634 FA-1634 FA-1634 FA-1634 Battery(standard) BXT-59 BXT-59 BXT-59 BXT-65-650 Battery(optional) BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750 Battery(auxiliary) BH-65DC BH-65DC BH-65DC BH...

REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Brake fluid HighPerformanceDOT 3 MotorVehicle BrakeFluid All Fill to line onreservoir Engineoil-gasolineengine (includesfilter change) Motorcraft SAE5W-30 SuperPremium MotorOil All 5.7L(6.0 quarts) Engine oil-dieselengine (includesfilter cha...

Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Power steeringfluid MotorcraftMERCON t ATF All Keep in FULLrange ondispstick Rear axle Refer toFootnote 4 Ford 8.8/9.75inchconventional andTraction-Lok 2.6-2.7L(5.5-5.8 pints) 2 Dana 9.75 inch(M60-IU) 3.0L(6.3 pints) 3 Dana 10.5 inch(M70-2U) 3.1L(6.6 pints) 3...

5 Optional fuel tank 208L (55 gallon). 6 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstickhandle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of thecorrect type. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Gui...

Item Ford partname Ford partnumber Fordspecification Engineoil-gasolineengine Motorcraft SAE5W-30 SuperPremium MotorOil XO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C153-Gwith APICertificationMark Engine oil-dieselengine Refer to the 7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement. Hinges, latche...

ENGINE DATA Engine* 4.2L V6engine 4.6L V8engine 5.4L V8engine 6.8L V10engine Cubic inches 256 281 330 415 Requiredfuel 87 octane 87 octane 87 octane 87 octane Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9 Spark pluggap 1.3-1.4 mm(0.052-0.056 inch) 1.3-1.4 mm(0.052-0.0...

Cutaway/commercial stripped chassis models E-250 E-350 E-Super Duty (1) Overallheight Refer to Body Builder for specifications (2) Trackfront/rear 1 762.8 mm(69.4 in)/1 701.8 mm(67.0 in) 1 762.8 mm(69.4 in)/SRW1 701.8 mm(67.0 in),DRW1 859.3 mm(73.2 in) 1 762.8 mm(69.4 in)/1 973.6 mm(77.7 in) (3) Ove...

Ford Extended Service Plan You can get more protection for your new car or light truck bypurchasing Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP) coverage. Ford ESPis an optional service contract which is backed by Ford Motor Companyor Ford Motor Service Company (in the U.S.) and Ford of Canada (inCanada). ...

If you have questions or concerns, or are unsatisfied with the service youare receiving, follow these steps: 1. Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at yourselling/servicing dealership. 2. If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved, contact the SalesManager or Service Manager at t...

dispute handling procedure is not required prior to enforcing statecreated rights or other rights which are independent of theMagnuson-Moss Warranty Act or state replacement or repurchase laws. THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. only) The Dispute Settlement Board is: • an independent, third-party ar...

Concerns are ineligible for review if the New Vehicle Limited Warrantyhas expired at receipt of your application and, in certain states eligibilityis dependent upon the customer’s possession of the vehicle. Eligibility may differ according to state law. For example, see the uniquebrochures for Calif...

• a brief summary of the action taken by the dealer(s) and Ford MotorCompany • the names (if known) of all the people you contacted at thedealership(s) • a description of the action you expect to resolve your concern You will receive a letter of explanation if your application does notqualify for Bo...

You may also contact the North American Customer Assistance Center at1-800-392-3673 (Ford), TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952 orby writing to the Center at the following address: Ford Motor CompanyCustomer Assistance Center16800 Executive Plaza DriveP.O. Box 6248Dearborn, Michigan 48121 U...

The use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without proper conversion maydamage the effectiveness of your emission control system and may causeengine knocking or serious engine damage. Ford Motor Company/Ford ofCanada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improperfuel. In the United States, ...

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect that could cause a crash, orcould cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform theNational Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) in additionto notifying Ford Motor Company. If NHTSA receives similar compl...

Air bag supplementalrestraint system ..........................88 and child safety seats ..............90description ................................88disposal ......................................93driver air bag ............................90indicator light ......................12,92operation .....

Motorcraft parts .................183,199Octane rating ............................181Odometer .....................................16Oil (see Engine oil) ..................152Overdrive .....................................64Panic alarm feature, remoteentry system ................................68P...

Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane Fuel tank capacity Refer to Refill capacities in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Engine oil capacity-gasoline engine(includes filter change) 5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use MotorcraftSAE 5W-30 Super Premium MotorOil, Ford specificationWSS-M2C153-G. Engi...