Page 2 - The following warning may be required by California law:; IMPORTANT NOTICE; Ford Ambulance Preparation Package.; Introduction
The following warning may be required by California law: California Proposition 65 Warning: Diesel engine exhaust, someof its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or may emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer orbirth defects or other reproductive harm. Your n...
Page 3 - WARNINGS; General Maintenance Information
Package, inspect the information plate on the driver’s side door pillar. Contact the manufacturer of your vehicle to determine whether theambulance manufacturer’s followed Ford’s recommendations. WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemic...
Page 4 - DIESEL ENGINE INFORMATION; The diesel engine fuel system consists of:; Lubrication system; Diesel information
DIESEL ENGINE INFORMATION The diesel engine fuel system consists of: • a frame-mounted electric fuel supply pump • an engine mounted fuel filter/water separator • a fuel restriction sensor • a unit injector for each cylinder The combination fuel filter/water separator removes both water andimpuritie...
Page 5 - Fast start glow plug system; The glow plug system consists of:; Engine cooling system; Driving tips
Fast start glow plug system The glow plug system consists of: • eight glow plugs • the glow plug relay • engine oil temperature (EOT) sensor • barometric pressure (BARO) sensor The glow plug system is electronically controlled by the PCM. The PCMenergizes the glow plugs immediately after the ignitio...
Page 6 - Air filter restriction gauge; Service Points
Air filter restriction gauge The restriction gauge, located onthe clean-air side of the air cleanerupper housing, shows if the air filteris clogged. Refer to “EngineCompartment” in Service Points chapter. The air filter element should bereplaced when the colored band onthe gauge reaches the CHANGEFI...
Page 7 - Starting; WAIT; Warning lights
ECONOLINE F–250/350/450/550, EXCURSION WAIT TO START With the key in the ON position, theWAIT TO START light will illuminateif glow plug heat is necessary as astarting aid. Wait until the light goesoff before starting. The light shouldalways illuminate briefly, when the ignition key is in the ON pos...
Page 8 - WATER IN FUEL; General maintenance; WATER
WATER IN FUEL During refueling, it is possible forwater-contaminated diesel fuel to bepumped into your tank. Your vehiclefuel system is equipped with a fuelfilter/water separator to removewater from the fuel. The WATER IN FUEL light will illuminate when theignition is turned to START (as part of the...
Page 9 - Seating
STARTING THE ENGINE Read all starting instructions carefully before you start your vehicle. For temperatures below 0°C (32°F), the use of the correct grade engineoil is essential for proper operation. If your vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, make sure theparking brake is set fully bef...
Page 10 - General; Operation in snow
5. After the engine starts, allow it to idle for about 15 seconds. (Do notincrease engine speed until the oil pressure gauge indicates normalpressure.) STOPPING THE ENGINE Turn the ignition to OFF. To prolong engine life (after extended highspeed or maximum GVW operation), it is recommended that a h...
Page 11 - Operation in standing water; Refer to the
Operation in standing water Ingestion of water into the diesel engine can result in immediate andsevere damage to the engine. If driving through water, slow down toavoid splashing water into the intake. If the engine stalls, and ingestionof water into the engine is suspected, do not try to restart t...
Page 13 - Upshifts when accelerating; Transfer case position; Maximum downshift speeds; Only shift to LO when at a stop.; TRAILER TOWING; Refer to your “Owner Guide” for full details on towing a trailer.
Upshift and downshift according to the following shift speed charts: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) 6-speed transmission Shift from: Transfer case position 1 (if equipped) 2H or 4H 4L LO-1 8 km/h (5 mph) 3 km/h (2 mph) 1-2 16 km/h (10 mph) 6 km/h (4 mph) 2-3 32 km/h (...
Page 14 - Econoline trailer towing tables; For high altitude operation reduce GCWR by 2% per 300 meters (1 000 ft)
Econoline trailer towing tables Your vehicle may tow a class I, II or III trailer provided the maximumtrailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listedfor your engine and rear axle ratio on the following charts. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights Rear axle ra...
Page 15 - weights can be calculated by subtracting the GVW from the GCWR.
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...
Page 16 - General maintenance information
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE The Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Service Guide are requiredbecause they are considered essential to the life and performance ofyour vehicle. Use only recommended fuel, lubricants, fluids and service partsconforming to Ford specifications. Motorcraft parts are designed ...
Page 18 - Removal — Econoline only; Remove the bolt and resonator from the vehicle.
CHANGING FUEL FILTER Removal — F-Series Super Duty and Excursion only 1. Remove the engine appearancecover. 2. Remove the fuel filter cap byturning counterclockwise. 3. Remove and discard old fuel filterelement and fuel filter o-ring. 4. Carefully clean the matingsurfaces. Removal — Econoline only 1...
Page 19 - Installation — F-Series Super Duty and Excursion only; Apply a coating of clean diesel fuel to the new fuel filter o-ring.
7. Remove the fuel filter cap byturning counterclockwise. 8. Remove and discard old fuel filterelement and fuel filter o-ring. 9. Carefully clean the matingsurfaces. Installation — F-Series Super Duty and Excursion only The engine will not run properly if the fuel filter is not installedin housing. ...
Page 20 - Installation — Econoline only
Installation — Econoline only The engine will not run properly if the fuel filter is not installedin housing. 1. Apply a coating of clean diesel fuel to the new fuel filter o-ring. 2. Install new fuel filter o-ring onto fuel filter element. 3. Install new fuel filter and o-ring into the fuel filter ...
Page 21 - after engine shutdown to assure that the oil
ENGINE OIL Checking engine oil level Because it is normal to add some oil between oil changes, check yourengine oil level each time you stop for fuel. To check the engine oil levelconsistently and accurately, the following procedure is recommended: 1. Have engine at normal operating temperature (at ...
Page 22 - than the; SAE VISCOSITY GRADES; Preferred
Engine oil specifications To help achieve proper engine performance and durability, it is importantthat only engine lubricating oils of the proper quality are used in yourdiesel engine and that the engine oil is changed no later than the recommended interval. Diesel engines require specially formula...
Page 23 - Changing engine oil and filter; Do not handle a hot oil filter with bare hands.; SAE
The use of correct oil viscosities for diesel engines is important forsatisfactory operation. Determine which oil viscosity best suits thetemperature range you expect to encounter for the next service interval. A symbol has been developed by theAmerican Petroleum Institute (API)to help you select th...
Page 24 - Engine lubrication for severe service operation; operating in severe dust conditions.; REPLACING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT; Lubricant and Maintenance Materials
Engine lubrication for severe service operation The following severe service operating conditions require unique enginemaintenance procedures: • towing a trailer over 1 600 km (1 000 miles) • sustained, high speed driving at Gross Vehicle Weight Rating(maximum loaded weight for vehicle operation dur...
Page 25 - be sure that the; FUEL FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR; Stop the vehicle and; shut off; drained while the engine is running or vehicle is moving.
4. On F-Series Super Duty and Excursion vehicles, be sure that the rubber water drain hose is not kinked under the air filter housing. If it’skinked, adjust the hose so that it hangs free. When servicing the air filter, always be sure that the rubberwater drain hose is not kinked or obstructed. Fail...
Page 26 - Service points; On F-Series and Excursion; open fuel filter drain valve
2. Open the hood. Place anappropriate container under thefilter drain under the vehicle. 3. Locate the fuel filter drain valve. If necessary, remove the engineappearance cover. Refer to “Engine Compartment” in the Service points chapter. 4. On F-Series and Excursion models, open fuel filter drain va...
Page 29 - Coolant specification; Use of the wrong coolant may cause radiator and/or engine damage.
coolant to “wear out” in a shorter time. Ford recommends an interimservice interval performed at 12 months or 24 000 km (15 000 miles),whichever occurs first. Add 237–295 ml (8–10 oz.) of supplementalcoolant additive FW-16 to the cooling system. For vehicles with extensiveidling time, add 237–295 ml...
Page 30 - See the “Service Guide” for recommended intervals.
This additive aids in the prevention of rust and scale buildup on theinternal parts of the cooling system. Prevention of rust and scale buildupallows for proper dissipation of heat generated by combustion. See the “Service Guide” for recommended intervals. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM(S) LAWS Federal law...
Page 31 - Tampering with noise control system prohibited
NOISE EMISSIONS WARRANTY, PROHIBITED TAMPERING ACTSAND MAINTENANCE On January 1, 1978, Federal regulation became effective governing thenoise emission on trucks over 4 536 kg (10 000 lbs.) GVWR (GrossVehicle Weight Rating). The following statements concerning prohibitedtampering acts and maintenance...
Page 32 - Scheduled maintenance
VEHICLE EMISSIONS CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) Emissions information appears onthe VECI decal on the engine valvecover. This decal identifies enginedisplacement and provides certainengine specifications. SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES Refer to your “Service Guide” for details of maintenance on your ve...
Page 33 - FUELING; Minor troubleshooting guide
The complexity of the diesel engine makes it so the owner is discouragedfrom attempting to perform maintenance other than the servicesdescribed in this supplement. If you experience difficult starting, rough idling, excessive exhaustsmoke, a decrease in engine performance or excess fuel consumption,...
Page 34 - IF THE ENGINE WON’T CRANK; For vehicles with manual transmissions, the clutch pedal; must; be fully; IF ENGINE CRANKS BUT WON’T START
IF THE ENGINE WON’T CRANK Turn on the headlights. If the lights are dim, do not go on at all or ifwhen the ignition is turned to START the lights become dim or go out,the battery connections may be loose or corroded, or the battery may bedischarged. If there is a clicking or stuttering sound coming ...
Page 36 - Capacities and specifications
REFILL CAPACITIES Component Capacity Cooling system (F-Series and Excursion) 1 31.0L (32.75 quarts) Cooling system (Econoline) 1, 2 28.5L (30.0 quarts) Engine oil 3 14.2 L (15.0 quarts) Fuel tank (F- Series) Refer to Owner Guide Fuel tank (Excursion) 166.6L (44.0 gallons) Fuel tank (Econoline) 4 132...
Page 37 - LUBRICANT AND MAINTENANCE MATERIALS SPECIFICATIONS
LUBRICANT AND MAINTENANCE MATERIALS SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford Part Name Ford Part Number Ford Specification Engine Oil Motorcraft Motor Oil 15W40 Super Duty, 10W30 Super Duty XO-15W40-QSD, XO-10W30-QSD WSS-M2C171-C, CH-4/SJ/SH Engine Oil Filter (Use this filter Only) - F4TZ-6731-A (FL-1995) - Air Fil...
Page 38 - ECONOLINE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
ECONOLINE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. Battery 2. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 3. Engine oil dipstick 4. Fuel filter/water separator drain valve release handle 5. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 6. Air filter assembly 7. Engine oil filler 8. Air filter restriction gauge 9. Power steering fluid r...
Page 39 - F-SERIES AND EXCURSION ENGINE COMPARTMENT
F-SERIES AND EXCURSION ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. Battery (dual batteries shown) 2. Engine coolant recovery reservoir 3. Engine oil filler 4. Engine oil dipstick 5. Automatic transmission dipstick (if equipped) 6. Fuel filter drain valve 7. Clutch fluid reservoir (if equipped) 8. Brake fluid reservoir 9....
