Ford 2002 E-450 v.2- User Manual

If your vehicle is equipped with theFord Ambulance PreparationPackage, it will be indicated on theCertification label. The label islocated on the driver’s side doorpillar or on the rear edge of thedriver’s door. You can determinewhether the ambulancemanufacturer followed Ford’srecommendations by dir...

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 LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid -No...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light mayilluminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make ...

If the light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first availableopportunity. Light is blinking: Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter.You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration anddeceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the fi...

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) To confirm the anti-lock brakesystem (ABS) warning light isfunctional it will momentarilyilluminate when the ignition isturned to the ON position(alternatively for some vehicles when the ignition is moved from the ONposition to the START position, the light will momentar...

Speed control (if equipped) Illuminates when the speed controlis activated. Oil pressure/Engine coolant Illuminates when the engine coolanttemperature is above the normalrange or the engine oil pressure isoutside normal range. Check theengine oil and coolant level refer to Adding engine oil and Addi...

BeltMinder 姟 chime Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime Sounds when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system (frontor side airbags) has been detected. Have the supplemental restraintsystem inspected immediately. ...

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine isrunning or hot. Steam and scalding liquid from a hot cooling system can burn you badly. This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not thecoolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indicationwill not b...

Fuel gauge Displays approximately how muchfuel is in the fuel tank. The fuelgauge may vary slightly when thevehicle is in motion or on a grade. When refueling the vehicle fromempty indication, the amount of fuelthat can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to thereserve fuel. The F...

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 Entertainment Systems 17

Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can beadjusted between the right and leftspeakers. Press the TONE control three times,then use the volume knob to adjustthe desired level. Speaker fade adjust (if equipped) Speaker sound can be adjustedbetween the front and rearspeakers. Press the TO...

Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped with four station memory preset controls. Thesecontrols can be used to select up to four preset AM stations and eightFM stations (four in FM1 and four in FM2). Setting memory preset stations 1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control....

To set the minute, press and holdthe CLK control until CLOCK SETappears in the display and press theTUNE control: • to decrease minutes and • to increase minutes. The CLK control will allow you toswitch between media display mode(radio station, stereo information,etc.) and clock display mode (time)....

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...

Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s bass output. 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 lefts...

Seek function The seek function control works in radio mode. Seek function in radio mode • Press to find the next listenable station down thefrequency band. • Press to find the next listenable station up thefrequency band. Scan function The scan function works in radiomode. Scan function in radio mo...

Setting memory preset stations 1. Select the frequency band with the AM or the FM select control.2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more information on selecting a station.3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns,indicating the station is held in ...

When in clock mode, the media information will display for 10 seconds,when the radio is turned on, and then revert to clock information. Anytime that the media is changed, (new radio station, etc.), the mediainformation will again display for 10 seconds before reverting back to theclock. In media mo...

In order to ensure proper operation of the AMS feature, the tape MUSThave a blank section of at least four seconds duration between programs. Rewind The rewind control works in tapemode. To rewind in tape mode, press theREW control. Fast forward The fast forward control works intape mode. To fast fo...

AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works inradio, tape and CD modes. AM/FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press thecontrol to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations. AM/FM select in tape mode Press this control to stop tape play and ...

Starting autoset memory preset 1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM select controls. 2. Press the 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, the r...

If your vehicle has a separate clock, (other than the digital radiodisplay), the CLK control will not function in the above manner. The CLK control will allow you toswitch between media display mode(radio station, stereo information,etc.) and clock display mode (time).When in clock mode, the mediain...

certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may notfunction correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregularshaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDswith homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be insertedinto the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD tobe...

Press the EJ control to stop andeject a CD. Dolby 姞 noise reduction Dolby 威 noise reduction operates in tape mode. Dolby 威 noise reduction reduces the amount of hiss andstatic during tape playback. Press the control to activate (and deactivate) the Dolby 威 noise reduction. Dolby 威 noise reduction is...

Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s bass output. Press the BASS control. Use theSEL control to increase or decreasethe amount of bass. Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s treble output. Press ...

AM/FM select in CD mode Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play. Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. Thesecontrols can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelveFM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2). Setting memo...

CD select CD mode may be entered by pressingthe CD control and the LOADcontrol. Load the CD into the audiosystem. The first track of the discwill begin playing. After that, CD play will begin where it stopped last.If an alternative CD is desired, press the corresponding preset control(1–6) of a load...

When in fast forward mode, your audio system will automatically lowerthe volume level of the playing media. Load The load feature allows you to loadsingle CDs into the player internalto the radio. This six disc CD player is equipped with a CD door. Compactdiscs should only be inserted into the playe...

If a CD is ejected and not removed from the door of the CD player, theplayer will automatically reload the CD. This feature may be used whenthe ignition is ON or OFF. Auto eject Press and momentarily hold the EJcontrol to engage auto eject. All CDswhich are present in the player willbe ejected one a...

If RDS is turned ON , you can access the following: • TRAFFIC ON/OFF-Refer to Traffic announcements. • FIND type-Refer to Program type. • SHOW (NAME, TYPE, NONE)- Refer to Radio data system feature. • RDS ON— Refer to Radio data system feature. • SELECT HOURS — Refer to Setting the clock. • SELECT M...

When in this mode, traffic announcements will interrupt radio and CDplay. • Press the MENU control until TRAFFIC is displayed. • Press the SEL control to engage the feature. The display will readTRAFFIC ON. This feature also allows you to control the volume of trafficannouncements. With the display ...

With RDS activated, press theMENU control until SHOW isdisplayed. Use the SEL control to select TYPE(displays the RDS program type:rock, jazz, etc), NAME (displays the name of the radio station) or NONE(deactivates the RDS display). Mute mode Press the control to mute theplaying media. Press the con...

• When the vehicle’s cabin temperature is very low and then is heatedquickly, or the humidity is very high within the vehicle, the inside ofthe windows most likely will be fogged. Under these conditions, theinside of the VCP most likely is dewed. • When a dewed condition exists, the dew sensor circu...

Playback and format • The videocassette player of your AutoVision 威 system can only be used in the “playback” mode. You are not able to record with your system. • The system plays standard videocassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS). VCP protection circuits Tape protection circuit • When the system is i...

7. PLAY button Press to play the tape. 8. REW button Press to rewind the tape. 9. FF button Press to fast forward the tape. 10. STOP button Press to stop the tape. Battery replacement Batteries are supplied with the remote control unit. However, they aresimply for operation check and will only work ...

If you will not be using the remote control for a considerably long time,remove the batteries. AutoVision 姞 controls The AutoVision 威 controls allow the rear seat passengers to operate the radio, tape, CD or CD DJ(if equipped). Parental control Your AutoVision 威 system allows you to have control ove...

Flip-down screens The screens rotate down to view and up into the housing to store whennot in use. Ensure that the screens are latched into the housing whenbeing stored. 1. 6.4” (diagonal) color liquid crystal display (LCD) screen.2. Screen housing.3. Dimmer switch. Rotate to increase/decrease the b...

Encore (on remote control) • Press the ENCORE control while in playback mode. The VCP will reverse to the previous five seconds of the selection andthen operate at normal playback mode. Auxiliary input jacks The auxiliary input jacks on theAutoVision 威 control panel accepts video and audio connector...

Video source selection The MEDIA control determineswhich video (VCP or Auxiliaryinput) is seen on the AutoVision 威 screen. When the vehicle ignition is ON andthe system is not in VCP mode, theAutoVision 威 selects the Auxiliary input as the video source. (If thereis not a video source connected tothe...

The following are some possible messages that may illuminate on yourLED display and their meanings. Illuminates when there is avideocassette in the system duringpower off. Illuminates when there is avideocassette in the system duringpower on. Illuminates when a videocassette isejected from the syste...

To re-install the VCP in your vehicle, insert the VCP into the console andpush lightly until the VCP clicks into place. To use the AutoVision 威 system in your home, you will need: • a DC 12V power converter rated for 1.5 amps/min and • Patch cords with RCA style connectors These parts are available ...

1. VIDEO IN Connect this terminal to theAUDIO OUT terminal of yourother apparatus (DVD, gamemachine, etc.). 2. AUDIO IN LR Connect these terminal(s) to theAUDIO OUT terminals of yourother apparatus (DVD, gamemachine, etc.). 3. Plug headphones into these jacks. TROUBLESHOOTING THE CD PLAYER (IF EQUIP...

CD AND CD PLAYER CARE • Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface. • Do not insert more than one disc at a time. • Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extendedperiods of time. • After playing, store the disc in its case. CD units are designed to play co...

RADIO FREQUENCY INFORMATION The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radioand Telecommunications Commission(CRTC) establish the frequenciesAM and FM stations may use for their broadcasts. Allowable frequenciesare: AM 530, 540–1600, 1610 kHz FM 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz Not all ...

HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 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 ...

Operating tips • In humid weather, place the climate control system in Defrost ( ) before driving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield. Once thewindshield has been cleared, select any desired position. • To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle, do not drive with theclimate control syst...

• NORM A/C – Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. It is quieter thanMAX A/C but not as economical. Airflow will be from the instrumentpanel registers. • VENT – Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers.However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperaturebecause the...

AUXILIARY HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER (IF EQUIPPED) If your vehicle is equipped with afactory installed auxiliary unit, themain climate control panel willinclude separate controls for thefront fan speed and the rear fanspeed. In conjunction with the frontfan speed control, an additional fanspeed cont...

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 slightly to activateand release 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, cargolamps or the do...

INTERIOR LAMPS Cargo and dome lamps with rear headliner Rear cargo lamps equipped with anON/OFF/DOOR control will lightwhen: • doors are closed and the controlis in the ON position • control is in the DOOR positionand any door is open • headlamp control is rotated fullycounterclockwise When the cont...

BULBS Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of the following lamps frequently: • Headlamps • Tail lamps • Brakelamps • High-mount brakelamp • Turn signal lamps • Backup lamps • License plate lamp Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they will be replaced immediately. If abulb is removed for an ext...

the lamp assembly. When the grooves are aligned, push the bulb into thesocket until the plastic base contacts the rear of the lamp assembly. 2. Install the bulb retaining ring over the plastic base until it contacts therear of the lamp assembly by rotating clockwise until you feel a “stop.” 3. Insta...

WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS Rotate the windshield wiper controlto the desired interval, low or highspeed position. The bars of varying length are forintermittent wipers. When in thisposition rotate the control upwardfor fast intervals and downward forslow intervals. Push the control on the end ...

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 ...

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. AUXILIARY POWER POINT Power outlets are designed foraccessory plugs only. Do nothang any type of accessory oraccessory bracket from the plug.Improper use of the poweroutlet can cause damage notcovered by your warranty. The auxiliary power p...

Fold-away mirrors Fold the side mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space,like an automatic car wash. The telescoping feature (if equipped) allows the mirror to extendapproximately 76 mm (3 inches). SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) To turn speed control on • Press ON. Vehicle speed cannot ...

To turn speed control off • Press OFF or • Turn off the vehicle ignition. Once speed control is switched off,the previously programmed setspeed will be erased. To set a speed • Press SET ACCEL. For speedcontrol to operate, the speedcontrol must be ON and thevehicle speed must be greaterthan 48 km/h ...

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. For RES to operate,the vehicle speed must be fasterthan 4...

Indicator light (if equipped) This light comes on when either theSET ACCEL or RES controls arepressed. It turns off when the speedcontrol OFF control is pressed, thebrake is applied or the ignition isturned to the OFF position. OVERDRIVE CONTROL Activating overdrive (Overdrive) is the normal drive p...

OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according toyour option package. Storage compartment (if equipped) Press the OPEN control to open thestorage compartment. The door willopen slightly and can be moved tofull open. The storage compartment may be...

4. Place the provided heightadaptors onto the back of theGARAGE control as needed. 5. Press the GARAGE control toactivate the transmitter. Electronic compass/temperature display (if equipped) Outside air temperature The outside temperature display iscontained in the overhead console. The temperature...

Compass zone adjustment 1. Determine which magnetic zoneyou are in by referring to the zonemap. 2. Turn the ignition to the ONposition. 3. Press and hold the SELECTcontrol until VAR appears in thedisplay, then release. The displayshould show the current zonenumber. 4. Press the SELECT control untilt...

KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacementkeys are available from your dealer. You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in caseyou require it in an emergency. POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED) Press U to unlock all doors and L tolock all doors. Me...

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority tooperate the equipment. The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doorswithout a key. The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the LOCKpos...

Replacing lost transmitters • Take all your vehicle’stransmitters to your dealer ifservice is required. • If you purchase additionaltransmitters (up to four may beprogrammed into memory),perform the following procedure. To reprogram the transmitters yourself, place the key in the ignition andturn fr...

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 ...

Pull lever up to adjust seatback. 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 increasesoftness. Adjusting the front powe...

The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Press to raise or lower the frontportion of the seat cushion. Press to raise or lower the rearportion of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seatforward, backward, up or down. Seating and Safety Restraints 103

Quick release captains chair To remove the seat: 1. Disengage the lap/shoulder beltfrom the seat by inserting a key orsmall screwdriver into the slot in thedetachable anchor and liftingupward. Stow the tongue end of thedetachable anchor. Seating and Safety Restraints 104

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 seat: Check to see that the seat and seatback is latched securely inposition. Keep floor area free of objects that would prevent proper ...

REAR BENCH SEAT To remove the seats: 1. Disengage the lap/shoulder beltfrom the seat by inserting a key orsmall screwdriver into the slot in thedetachable anchor and liftingupward (2nd row passenger sideonly). Stow the tongue end of thedetachable anchor (2nd row only). Seating and Safety Restraints ...

2. Pull the LH/RH seat latchhandles, located under the seat,rearward to release the latch hookends from the front strikers. 3. Move the seat rearward and lift the seats rear hooks away from therear strikers prior to lifting the front hooks out from the front strikers. 4. With assistance, remove the ...

SAFETY RESTRAINTSSafety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across the hips. To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where theycan be properly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while thevehic...

Automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt willstill retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. When to use the automatic locking mode • Any time a child safety seat is ins...

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. Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies and attachinghardware should ...

Failure to replace the safety belt assembly under the aboveconditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Front safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt heightadjustments for the driver and frontpassenger. Adjust the height of theshoulder belt so t...

BeltMinder The BeltMinder feature is a supplemental warning to the safety beltwarning function. This feature provides additional reminders to thedriver that the driver’s safety belt is unbuckled by intermittentlysounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning lamp in theinstrument cluster....

Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety beltassembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Refer to Interior in the Cleaning chapter. AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing an...

Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions The supplemental restraint systemis designed to work with the safetybelt to help protect the driver andright front passenger from certainupper body injuries. Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly orgently and the risk of injury from adeploying air b...

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bagsupplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Modifications to the front end of the vehicle, including frame,bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks may affect the performance of the air bag sensor...

How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The air bag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustainslongitudinal deceleration sufficientto cause the sensors to close anelectrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation. The fact that the air bags did notinflate in a collision do...

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...

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 child is the proper size, restrain the child in a safety seat. Childrenwho are too large for child safety seats (as specified by your child safetyseat manuf...

Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of thesequestions: • Can the child sit all the way backagainst the vehicle seat back withknees bent comfortably at theedge of the seat withoutslouching? • Does the lap belt rest low across the hips? • Is the shoulder belt centered on the s...

The shoulder belt should cross the chest, resting snugly on the center ofthe shoulder. The lap belt should rest low and snug across the hips,never up high across the stomach. If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat, placing a rubberized meshsold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning. 2. LOCK, locks the automatictransmission gearshift lever andallows key removal. 3. OFF, shuts off the engine and allaccessories without locking thesteering wh...

4. Make sure the gearshift is in P(Park). 5. Turn the key to 4 (ON) withoutturning the key to 5 (START). Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If alight fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the light may not illumin...

1. Turn the key to 5 (START)without pressing the acceleratorpedal and release as soon as theengine starts. The key will return to4 (ON). 2. If the temperature is above –12°C (10° F) and the engine does notstart within five seconds on the firsttry, turn the key to OFF, wait 10seconds and try again. I...

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...

Pull the release lever to release theparking brake. Driving with theparking brake on will cause thebrakes to wear out quickly andreduce fuel economy. STEERING Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energyfrom the engine to decrease the driver’s effort in steering the vehic...

effectiveness. This loss of effectiveness does not affect normal drivingand should not be noticeable to the driver. To reduce the risk of injury, never run the engine with one wheeloff the ground, such as when changing a tire. PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE Utility vehicles have a significantly hig...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that preventsthe gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition isin the ON position unless the brake pedal is depressed. If you cannot move the gearshift lever out ...

If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lampremains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your dealer or a qualified service technician. Driving with a 4–speed automatic transmission Understanding gearshift positions To put your vehicle in gear, start the eng...

(Overdrive) The normal driving position for thebest fuel economy. Transmissionoperates in gears one through four. (Overdrive) can be deactivated by pressing the transmission controlswitch (TCS) on the end of thegearshift lever. The transmission control indicatorlight (TCIL) (the word OFF) on theend ...

1 (First) Use 1 (Low) to provide maximumengine braking on steepdowngrades. Upshifts can be madeby shifting to 2 (Second) or to(Overdrive). Selecting 1 (Low) at higher speeds causes the transmissionto shift to a lower gear, and will shift to 1 (Low) after vehicle deceleratesto the proper speed. Force...

Calculating the load your vehicle can carry/tow 1. Use the appropriate maximum gross combined weight rating (GCWR)chart (in the Trailer Towing section) to find the maximum GCWR for your type engine and rear axle ratio. 2. Weigh your vehicle as you customarily operate the vehicle withoutcargo. To obt...

If it is necessary to relocate the trailer hitch ball position, aframe-mounted trailer hitch must be installed. Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut offautomatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. • Consult your local motor...

• Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you mustpark on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer’s wheels. Launching or retrieving a boat Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailerinto the water. Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after thetrailer is r...

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Thisprogram is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The serviceis available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the New Vehicle Limited...

FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH FUEL RESET The fuel pump shut-off switch is a device intended to stop the electricfuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt. After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not start, the fuel pumpshut-off switch may have been activated. The fuel ...

For commercial stripped chassisvehicles, the fuel pump shut-offswitch is located on a bracket abovethe brake pedal. Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch. 1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset ...

Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wiredamage 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 ca...

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 lamp, Instrumentcluster, Warning chime, 4WABSrelay, Warning indicators, Lowvacuum warning switch (Dieselonly) 3 15A Main light switch, RKE module,Ra...

To remove the spare tire: 1. Open the rear doors and removethe thumb screw and anti-theftbracket. If finger pressure will notremove the thumb screw, use thelug wrench to loosen the screw. 2. Remove the access cover fromthe rubber strip behind the leftdoor. 3. Remove the jack handle from theright sid...

Make sure the spare tire and jacking equipment are stowed andsecured in the proper storage location. Never run the engine with one wheel off the ground. Tire change procedure Preparing to change the tire To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, besure the parking brake is set, then...

Front axle jacking points - Allmodels except E-550: • All models except E-550 Place the jack under the pin on the front surface of the front axle. Do not place the jack under oron the steering linkage. • Turn the jack handle clockwiseuntil the wheel is completely offthe ground. • Remove the lug nuts...

3. Use the lug nut wrench to screw the lug nut snugly against the wheel. 4. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 5. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the followingpattern: • 5-lug wheel • 8-lug wheel Never use wheels or lugnuts different than the original eq...

Model Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque* Nm Lb-ft E-150 1/2-20 135 100 E-250, E-350 and E-450 9/16-18 190 140 E-550 M14x1.5 200–225 150–165 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust.Do not use oil or grease on threads (E-550 vehicles, refer to followingNote). Use only F...

3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehiclemaking sure the two vehicles do not touch. Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other movingparts. 4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion beforeyou attach th...

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 ...

Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (...

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...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada have authorized dealerships toservice your vehicle. It is preferred that you return to the authorizeddealer where your vehicle was purchased when warranty repairs areneeded. However, you may also take your vehicle to another...

In some states (in the U.S.) you must directly notify Ford in writingbefore pursuing remedies under your state’s warranty laws. Ford is alsoallowed a final repair attempt in some states. In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to theDispute Settlement Board before taking action un...

THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY) The Dispute Settlement Board is: • an independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes. • available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Companyvehicles. The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. FordMot...

Board membership The Board consists of: • Three consumer representatives • A Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representative Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained byan independent consulting firm. The dealership Board member is chosenfrom Ford and Lincoln Mercury deale...

Oral presentations If you would like to make an oral presentation, indicate YES to question6 on the application. While it is your right to make an oral presentationbefore the Board, this is not a requirement and the Board will decide thecase whether or not an oral presentation is made. An oral prese...

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADAONLY) In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford andthe dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concern have beenunsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third partymediation/arbitration program...

WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralPh shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is availablefrom your dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can discolor and s...

PAINT CHIPS Your dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle’s color.Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jam) toyour dealer to ensure you get the correct color. • Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tarspots, road salt and in...

Clean the outside of the windshield or rear window with a non-abrasivecleaner such as Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (E4AZ-19C507–AA),available from your authorized Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer. If aftercleaning the glass surface, the water sheets from the glass (e.g., does notbead), then the wi...

WOOD-TONE TRIM • Clean the area with a damp cloth, then dry by wiping with a dry, soft,clean cloth. • Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage thefinish. INTERIOR For fabric, carpets, cloth seats and safety belts: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. • Remove light s...

have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; theyare custom designed to complement the style and appearance of yourvehicle. Each product is made from high quality materials that meet orexceed rigid specifications. For best results, use the following orproducts of equivalent qu...

Motorcraft Vinyl Conditioner (Canada only) (CXC-94) Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner (not available in Canada)(ZC-11–A) Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Remover* (not available inCanada) (B7A-19520–AA) Ford Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner (not available in Canada)(E8AZ-19523–AA) Mot...

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 providethe...

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 that islocated in the center top of the grill. 3. Lift the hood and secure it with the prop rod. IDENTIFYI...

1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap (except 4.2LV6 engine) 3. Automatic transmission fluiddipstick 4. Air filter assembly 5. Engine oil dipstick6. Engine oil filler cap (4.2L V6engine only)7. Power steering fluid reservoir8. Brake fluid reservoir9. Engine coolant reservoir1...

If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 4.5° C (40°F), use washer fluid with antifreeze protection. Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result inimpaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or accident. Note: Do not put washer fluid in...

• If the oil level is below the MINmark, add enough oil to raise thelevel within the MIN-MAX range. • 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 ...

BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice. However, for severe usage or in high temperature climates and for framemounted batteries, check the battery electrolyte level. Refer to thescheduled ma...

When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on theend walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery.Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on oppositecorners. Keep batteries out of reach of ...

If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,the clock and radio settings must be reset once the battery isreconnected. • Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized recycling ...

2. Reconnect the primary batteryground cable. Diesel engines Disconnect: Secondary positive cable remains energized after disconnection.Make sure the tool does not contact any ground surface. 1. Disconnect the secondary positivecable from the primary batteryterminal. 2. Wrap the secondary positive c...

which equates to a freeze point of -36° C (-34° F). Coolant concentrationtesting is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester (such as theRotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester, 014–R1060). The level of coolantshould be maintained at the “cold full” of “cold fill range” level in thecoolant rese...

• Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter. If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval,the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty. If the reservoir islow or empty, add engine coolant to the reservoir. Refer to Adding...

with the factory-filled coolant. Mixing Motorcraft Speciality Orange Engine Coolant or any orange-colored extended life product with yourfactory filled coolant can result in degraded corrosion protection. • A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added, in caseof emergency, to reach a ...

reservoir. If you removed the radiator cap in an overflow system, fill theradiator until the coolant is visible and radiator is almost full. 6. Replace the cap. Turn until tightly installed. (Cap must be tightlyinstalled to prevent coolant loss.) After any coolant has been added, check the coolant c...

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...

Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problemincreases the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to aservice facility as soon as possible. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tankmay cau...

Fuel Filler Cap Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1/8 turn on/offfeature. When fueling your vehicle: 1. Turn the engine off. 2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn until itstops. 3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe. 4. To install the cap,...

amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicatesempty. Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fueltank after the fuel gauge indicates empty. The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and shouldnot be relied upon to increase driving range. When re...

economy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping recordsduring summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fueleconomy. In general, lower temperatures give lower fuel economy. Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits Give consideration to the lists that follow and ...

• Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow therecommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checksfound in your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide. Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economyat any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight...

If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a “not ready for I/M test”condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, aminimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary asdescribed below: • Fir...

2. If the fluid level is low, start the engine. 3. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right severaltimes. 4. Turn the engine off. For E-450 and E-550 vehicles with the Hydro-Boost BrakeSystem, do not press the brake pedal after the engine has been turned off. 5. Recheck the flu...

Brake fluid is toxic. If brake fluid contacts the eyes, flush eyeswith running water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting.Seek medical attention immediately. If you use a brake fluid that is not DOT 3, you will causeperma...

Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type offluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and also in the Lubricant specifications section in this chapter. Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may causeinterna...

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...

SERVICING YOUR TIRES Tire inflation information The E550 vehicles are equipped with a tire that is an all-steel radial.All-steel radial tires utilize steel cords in the sidewalls, and also requireincreased inflation pressures of up to 95 psi. As such, they cannot betreated like normal light truck ti...

Tire rotation Because your vehicle’s tires perform different jobs, they often weardifferently. To make sure your tires wear evenly and last longer, rotatethem as indicated in the scheduled maintenance guide. If you notice thatthe tires wear unevenly, have them checked. The following procedure applie...

tires and chains. If you need to use chains, it is recommended that steelwheels (of the same size and specifications) be used, as chains may chipaluminum wheels. Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains: • Use only SAE Class S chains. • Install chains securely, verifying that the cha...

No. 4, 5 and 6 have a “EM” suffix. If a spark plug needs to be replaced,use only spark plugs with the service part number suffix letter ⬙ EEM ⬙ as shown on the engine decal. 4 If a spark plug is removed for inspection, it must be reinstalled in the same cylinder. Cylinders No. 1, 2, 3 and 4 have a “...

Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Enginecoolant-gasolineengine 1 MotorcraftPremium EngineCoolant(green-colored) or Motorcraft Premium GoldEngine Coolant(yellow-colored) 4.2L V6 engine 22.0L (23.3quarts) 4.2L V6 enginewith aux rearheat 24.0L (25.4quarts) 4.6L V8 engine 23.7L (25.0quarts) 4.6L ...

Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Rear axle 4 Motorcraft SAE75W-140Synthetic rearaxle lubricant Visteon 8.8/9.75inchconventional andTraction-Lok 2.6-2.7L (5.5-5.8pints) 2 Motorcraft80W-90Premium rearaxle lubricant Dana 9.75 inch(M60-IU) 3.0L (6.3 pints) 3 Dana 10.5 inch(M70-2U) 3.1L (6.6 pint...

Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Transmissionfluid 6 MotorcraftMERCON 威 V ATF Automatic(4R70W) 13.2L (13.9quarts) 7 MotorcraftMERCON 威 ATF Automatic(4R100 exceptE-450) 16.1L (17.0quarts) 7 Automatic(4R100 E-450and E-550) 16.7L (17.7quarts) 7 Windshieldwasher fluid MotorcraftUltra-ClearWindsh...

handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of thecorrect type. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determinethe correct service interval. Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such asMERCON 威 and MERCON 威 V. These dual usage fluids are not to be used in ...

Item Ford partname Ford partnumber Fordspecification Engine coolant MotorcraftPremium EngineCoolant(green-colored) VC-4–A (inCanada,MotorcraftCXC-10) ESE-M97B44-A MotorcraftPremium GoldEngine Coolant(yellow-colored) VC-7–A WSS-M97B51-A1 Engine oil-gasolineengine Motorcraft SAE5W-20 PremiumSynthetic ...

Item Ford partname Ford partnumber Fordspecification Disc brake caliperrails MotorcraftSilicone BrakeCaliper Greaseand DielectricCompound XG-4 ESE-M1C171-A Parking brakeassembly(E-450/550 SuperDuty) MotorcraftMERCON 威 AutomaticTransmissionFluid XT-2-QDX MERCON 威 Visteonconventional andTraction-Lok a...

MERCON 威 and MERCON 威 V type fluids are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON 威 and MERCON 威 V. Use of a transmission fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCON 威 and MERCON 威 V) in an automatic transmission application requiring MERCON 威 may cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than ther...

VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Van/wagon models E-150 E-250 E-350 (1) Overall height 2055 mm (80.9 in) 2118 mm (83.4 in) 2136 mm (84.1 in) (2) Track front/rear 1763 mm (69.4 in)/ 1 702 mm (67.0 in) (3) Overall width(excluding mirrors) 2014 mm (79.3 in) (4) Wheelbase 3505 mm (138 in) (5) Overall length Regular v...

Cutaway/commercial stripped chassis models Dimension Body style E-250 E-350 E-450Super Duty E-550Super Duty (1) Overallheight Refer to Body Builder for specifications. (2) Track(Front /Rear) 1 763 mm(69.4 in)/1 689 mm(66.5 in) 1 763 mm(69.4 in)/SRW 1689mm (66.5in),DRW 1 859mm (73.2 in) 1 763 mm(69.4...

Dimension Body style E-250 E-350 E-450Super Duty E-550Super Duty (4)Wheelbase 3 149.6 mm(124 in) 3 505 mm(138 in)4 013 mm(158 in)4 470 mm(176 in) 4 013 mm(158 in)4 470 mm(176 in) 4 051 mm(159.5 in)4 508 mm(177.5 in)4 864 mm(191.5 in)5 321 mm(209.5 in)5 930 mm(233.5 in) (5) Overalllength Refer to Bod...

Certification label for incomplete vehicles On completed derivations of incomplete vehicles, the certification label isaffixed at a location determined by a subsequent stage manufacturer ofthe completed vehicle. In these cases the completed vehicle ismanufactured in two or more stages by two or more...

FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of genuine Ford accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local authorized Ford, Lincoln, Mercury or Ford ofCanada dealer. These quality accessories have been specificallyengineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom desi...

First aid and highway kits Fog lights Hitch mount bicycle carrier Inside mirror, electrochromic with compass (with and withouttemperature display) Removable roof rack Running boards — Aluminum and Platinum elliptical Speed control Tailgate table TracRac Trailer hitch (Class III) Trailer hitch bars a...

A ABS (see Brakes) .....................141 Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ................................119–120 and child safety seats ............121description ..............................120disposal ....................................124driver air bag ..........................122indi...

treadwear ................................231 Towing .......................................151 recreational towing .................157trailer towing ..........................151wrecker ....................................180 Traction-lok rear axle ...............143 Transmission ....................