Ford 2003 E-550 v.1- User Manual

• information related to engine, throttle, steering, brake or other systemstatus potentially including information related to how the driveroperates the vehicle including but not limited to vehicle speed. This information may be stored during regular operation or in a crash ornear crash event. This ...

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 ...

Brake reserve system warning(if equipped): Illuminates to indicate normal Hydromax boosterreserve system activation when theengine is OFF and the service brakepedal is applied. This light may also illuminate momentarily if the engine is running andthe driver turns the steering wheel fully in one dir...

Speed control (if equipped): Illuminates when the speed controlis activated. Turns off when thespeed control system is deactivated. Oil pressure/Engine coolant: Illuminates when any of thefollowing conditions has occurred: • The engine coolant temperatureis high. • The engine oil pressure is low. Tr...

GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Engine coolant temperaturegauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle will be inthe normal range (between “H” and“C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stopthe vehicle as soon...

Odometer: Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle. Trip odometer: Registers the kilometers (miles) of individualjourneys. To reset, depress thecontrol. Battery voltage gauge: Indicates the battery voltage when theignition is in the ON position. If thepointer moves and stays outside the...

AM/FM STEREO 1. Seek: Press / to find the next listenable station down/up thefrequency band. 2. Tune: Press / to manually adjust the radio frequency down/up. 3. AM/FM: Press to choose a frequency band in radio mode. 4. Memory preset buttons: To set a station: Select frequency bandAM/FM1/FM2; tune to...

AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE 1. Balance: Press to shift sound to the left/right speakers. 2. Fade: Press to shift sound to the rear/front speakers. 3. CLK: To set the hour, press and hold CLK. Then press SEEK todecrease or increase the hours. To set the minute, press and hold CLK and press TUNE to decrease...

4. Tape AMS: In tape mode, press and hold to activate AutomaticMusic Search (allows you to quicklylocate the beginning of the tape selection being played or to skip to thenext selection). Then, press REW (for the beginning of the currentselection) or FF (to advance to the next selection). The tape M...

REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Quick Start — How to get going To operate the system: 1. Your AutoVision 威 system is automatically activated when the vehicle ignition and the audio system are ON. 2. If a movie is desired, insert a VHS cassette into the VCP and the videoshould start play...

• 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 f...

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...

Auxiliary input jacks The auxiliary input jacks on theAutoVision 威 control panel accepts video and audio connectors for allstandard video games (Nintendo 威 , PlayStation 威 , etc.) Other compatible devices such as DVD players,camcorders and portable CD playerscan also be connected to theauxiliary jac...

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...

Illuminates when the videocassetteis in STIL (pause) mode. Illuminates when the videocassetteis in PLAY mode. Illuminates when the videocassetteis in REV (review) mode. Illuminates when the videocassetteis in CUE mode. Flashes separately when thevideocassette is in ENCORE mode. Displays when: • the ...

In-home use Your AutoVision 威 system is UL registered for in-home use. This system has the unique feature of also being completely portable and able to beused in your home. To remove your AutoVision 威 system from your vehicle, depress the lever on the center console labeled VCP RELEASE. This will re...

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. RADIO FREQUENCIES AM and FM frequencies...

• Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the holeand turning the hub. • Remove loose labels before inserting tapes. • Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity orcold to reach a moderate temperature before playing. • Clean the cassette player head with a ...

HEATER ONLY SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED) 1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in thevehicle. 2. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in thevehicle. See the following for a briefdescription on each control. 3. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of t...

HEADLAMP CONTROL • The first position turns on theparking, tail, license plate andside marker lamps. • The outer position turns on theheadlamps. Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate: • the ignition must be in the ON position and • the he...

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you toincrease the speed of the wipers;rotate towards you to decrease thespeed of the wipers. Windshield washer: Push the end of the stalk: • briefly: causes a single swipe ofthe wipers without washer fluid. • a quick pus...

TILT STEERING WHEEL To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull and hold the steering wheelrelease control toward you. 2. Move the steering wheel up ordown until you find the desiredlocation. 3. Release the steering wheelrelease control. This will lock thesteering wheel in position. Never adjust the steer...

Compass The compass display is contained in the overhead console. The vehicleheading is displayed as one of N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW. The compass reading may be affected when you drive near largebuildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magneticor metallic objects placed i...

• Drive the vehicle slowly (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circles untilCAL indicator turns off in about 2–3 complete circles. • The compass is now calibrated. CELL PHONE USE The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasinglyimportant in the conduct of business and personal affairs. Ho...

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) With speed control set, you can maintain a speed of 48 km/...

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...

Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithiumbattery CR2032 or equivalent. The typical operating range for yourremote entry transmitter is approximately 10 meters (33 feet). Adecrease in the operating range could be caused by: • weather conditions, • nearby...

SEATING Notes: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under theseat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk ofinjury in a collision or sudden stop. Adjusting the front manual seat ...

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...

Press to raise or lower the rearportion of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seatforward, backward, up or down. 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 ...

Stow the tongue end of thedetachable anchor. 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 ar...

ACCESSING THE 3RD, 4TH AND 5TH ROW SEATS (IF EQUIPPED) 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 ...

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 ...

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 thevehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should al...

When to use the 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 automaticlocking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. This mode should be used any time a child safety seat is inst...

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. After any vehicle collision, the safety belt systems at all outboardseating p...

Front safety belt height adjustment Adjust the height of the shoulderbelt so the belt rests across themiddle of your shoulder. To adjust the shoulder belt height,push the button and slide the heightadjuster up or down. Release thebutton and pull down on the heightadjuster to make sure it is locked i...

Reasons given... Consider... “I was in a hurry” Prime time for an accident. BeltMinder reminds us to take a fewseconds to buckle up. “Seat belts don’t work” Safety belts, when used properly, reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks. “Traffic is light” N...

8. Confirmation of enabling BeltMinder is provided by flashing the safetybelt warning light four times per second for three seconds, followed bythree seconds with the safety belt warning light off, then followed byflashing the safety belt warning light four times per second for threeseconds again. 9...

Children and air bags Children must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statisticssuggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rearseating positions than in the frontseating position. Failure to followthese instructions may increase therisk of injury in a collision. Air bags can...

Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone toindicate the condition of the system. Refer to Air bag readiness section in the Instrument cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the air bag is not required. A difficulty with the system i...

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. Always follow the instructions and warnings that come with any infant orchild restraint you might use. Ford recommends using child safety seats equipped...

Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended inyour vehicle. Child booster seats Children outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat when they weigh40 pounds and are around 4 years of age. Although the lap/shoulder beltwill provide some protection, these children are still too sma...

The importance of shoulder belts Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child’shead hitting a hard surface in a collision. For this reason, you shouldnever use a booster seat with a lap belt only. It is best to use a boosterseat with lap/shoulder belts in the back seat- the ...

7. Pull the lap belt portion acrossthe child seat toward the buckle andpull up on the shoulder belt whilepushing down with your knee on thechild seat. 8. Allow the safety belt to retract toremove any slack in the belt. 9. Before placing the child in theseat, forcibly tilt the seat forwardand back to...

Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all theway back. Front passenger seating position The tether can be attached directlyto the rear of th...

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...

• 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 illuminate. Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to...

Using the engine block heater (if equipped) Use of an engine block heater is strongly recommended if you live in aregion where temperatures reach -23° C (-10° F) or below. For bestresults, plug the heater in at least three hours before starting the vehicle.The heater can be plugged in the night befo...

Even when the ABS is disabled,normal braking is still effective. (Ifyour BRAKE warning lampilluminates with the parking brakereleased, have your brake system serviced immediately.) Using ABS When hard braking is required, apply continuous force on the brakepedal; do not pump the brake pedal since th...

2 (Second) This position allows for second gear only. • Provides engine braking. • Use to start-up on slippery roads. • To return to (Overdrive), move the gearshift lever into the (Overdrive) position. • Selecting 2 (Second) at higher speeds will cause the transmission todownshift to second gear at ...

• It often may be less risky to strike small objects, such as highwayreflectors, with minor damage to your vehicle rather than attempt asudden return to the pavement which could cause the vehicle to slidesideways out of control or roll over. Remember, your safety and thesafety of others should be yo...

EMERGENCY MANEUVERS • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turnmust be made, remember to avoid “over-driving” your vehicle, i.e.,turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoidthe emergency. Excessive steering will result in less vehicle control,not more...

Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than theoriginals because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWRlimitations. Replacement tires with a higher limit than the originals donot increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. Special loading instructions for owners of pickup t...

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...

Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call1–800–665–2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford MotorCompany will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain reimbursementinformation, U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call1-800-241-3673; Lincoln vehicle custo...

FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH FUEL RESET This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the enginewhen your vehicle has had a substantial jolt. After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, this switchmay have been activated. Except for commmercial strippedchassis vehicles, ...

On commmercial stripped chassisvehicles, this switch is located on abracket above the brake pedal. To reset the switch: 1. Turn the ignition OFF. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no leaks are apparent, reset theswitch by pushing in on the resetbutton. 4. Turn the ignition ON. 5. Wait a few ...

Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A Grey Grey — — — 3A Violet Violet — — — 4A Pink Pink — — — 5A Tan Tan — — — 7.5A Brown Brown — — — 10A Red Red — — — 15A Blue Blue — — — 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow ...

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, 4WABS relay,Warning indicators, Low vacuumwarning switch (Diesel only) 3 15A Main light switch, RKE module,R...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description J — Horn relay K — Fuel pump relay * Mini fuses ** Maxi fuses Relays Relays are located in the power distribution box and should be replacedby qualified technicians. CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you get a flat tire while driving: • do...

3. Remove the jack handle from theright side compartment and insertthe tip of the jack handle throughthe access hole and into the tube. 4. Turn the jack handlecounterclockwise until the cable isslack and the tire can be slid fromunder the vehicle. 5. Remove the retainer from thespare tire. To stow t...

• chassis cab vehicles: jack is strapped to a bracket behind thedriver’s seat. 7. Use the tapered end of the lug nut wrench to unscrew wheelornaments attached by retaining screws. Remove any wheel trim. Insertthe tapered end of the lug nut wrench behind wheel covers or hubcapsand twist off. 8. Loose...

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-350and 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 andrust. Do not use oil or grease on threads (E-550 vehicles, refer tofollowing Note). Use only Fo...

5. Repeat this tightness check procedure when servicing the spare tirepressure (every six months, per scheduled maintenance guide), or at anytime that the spare tire is disturbed through service of othercomponents. 6. If removed, install the spare tire lock (if equipped) into the bumperdrive tube wi...

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 the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)term...

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 For towing, contact a professional towing service or your roadsideassistance center. Ford recommends your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed. Donot tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved aslingbelt towing procedure. If your vehicle is equipped with an air...

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...

unsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third partymediation/arbitration program administered by the Canadian MotorVehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). The CAMVAP program is a straight-forward and relatively speedy alternativeto resolve a disagreement when all other efforts to prod...

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...

• Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaningthe engine. • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in therunning engine may cause internal damage. PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products areavailab...

• Wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol orwindshield washer solution. Be sure to replace wiper blades when theyappear worn or do not function properly. INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument panel with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth. • Avoid cleaners o...

LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED) Your leather seating surfaces have a clear, protective coating over theleather. • To clean, use a soft cloth with Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and VinylCleaner (ZC-11–A). Dry the area with a soft cloth. • To help maintain its resiliency and color, use the Motorcraft DeluxeLe...

Motorcraft Dash and Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-38–A) Motorcraft Car Care Kit (ZC-26) Ford Premium Car Wash Concentrate (F2SZ-19523–WC) Motorcraft Carlite Glass Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-100) Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14) Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A) Motorcraft Tire Detailer (ZC-28) Motorcraft...

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...

concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and distilled water,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 mai...

• Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service intervalschedules. • 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 rese...

CXC-209 (Canada), meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44–Dwith 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 engi...

5. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture (seeabove), to within the “cold fill range” or the “cold full” level on thereservoir. 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 ...

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 it stops. 3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe. 4. To install the cap...

Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverseaffect on powertrain components. If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several times afterrefueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank tothe engine...

vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not beable to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of thefuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank. For consistent results when filling the fuel tank: • Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior t...

• Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bugdeflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) mayreduce fuel economy. • Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy. • Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first12–16 km (8–10 miles)...

engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete. CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid.Refer to the scheduled maintenanceguide for the service intervalschedules. If adding flu...

6. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checkingthe level until it reaches the FULL COLD range. Be sure to put thedipstick back in the reservoir. BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR The fluid level will drop slowly asthe brakes wear, and will rise whenthe brake components are replaced.Flu...

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...

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...

3 If a spark plug is removed for inspection, it must be reinstalled in the same cylinder. Cylinders No. 1, 2 and 3 have a “EGM” suffix. CylindersNo. 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...

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) 1 row – 20.9L(22.1 quarts) 8 4.2L V6 enginewith aux rearheat 24.0L (25.4quarts) 1 row – 22...

Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Power steeringfluid MotorcraftMERCON 威 ATF All Keep in FULLrange ondispstick Rear axle 4 Motorcraft SAE75W-140Synthetic rearaxle lubricant Visteon 8.8/9.75inchconventional andTraction-Lok 2.6-2.7L (5.5-5.8pints) 2 Hypoid Gear OilSAE 90 Dana 9.75 inch(M60-IU) ...

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 an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCON 威 type fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions thatrequire the MERCON 威 V type f...

Item Ford partname Ford partnumber Fordspecification Engineoil-gasolineengine Motorcraft SAE5W-20 PremiumSynthetic BlendMotor Oil XO-5W20-QSP WSS-M2C153-Hwith APICertificationMark Engine oil-dieselengine Refer to the 7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement. Hing...

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(0.052-0.056inch) 1.3-1.4 mm(0.052-0.05...

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...

• On the certification label. Thislabel is required by the NationalHighway Traffic SafetyAdministration and is made ofspecial material. If it is tamperedwith, it will be destroyed or adestruction pattern will appear. Certification label for incomplete vehicles On completed derivations of incomplete ...

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...

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