Ford 2005 E-450 v.1- User Manual

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? Inthis guide, answers to such questions are contained in commentshighlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should beread and observed. Warning symbol...

SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage,Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 6.0L Power StrokeDiesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for EmissionsDefect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a deta...

Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electroniccontrols. Please read the section Supplemental restraint system (SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury...

Using your vehicle as an ambulance If your light truck is equipped with the Ford Ambulance PreparationPackage, it may be utilized as an ambulance. Ford urges ambulancemanufacturers to follow the recommendations of the Ford Incomplete Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder’s Layout Book and the Qual...

Using your vehicle as a stationary power source (PTO) Refer to the Driving chapter for more information and guidelines for operating a vehicle equipped with an aftermarket power take-off system. Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information For your particular global region, your vehicle may...

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 ...

Electronic throttle control (ifequipped): Illuminates when the engine has defaulted to a’limp-home’ operation. Report thefault to a dealer at the earliest opportunity. Check fuel cap: Illuminates when the fuel cap may not be properlyinstalled. Continued driving withthis light on may cause the Servic...

Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A chime will alsosound to remind you to fasten yoursafety belt. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or nearempty (refer to Fuel gauge in this chap...

Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s dooris opened. Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and thedriver’s door is...

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 as safely possible, switch off the engine andlet the eng...

Battery voltage gauge: Indicates the battery voltage when theignition is in the ON position. If thepointer moves and stays outside thenormal operating range, have thevehicle’s electrical system checkedas soon as possible. Engine oil pressure gauge: Indicates engine oil pressure. Theneedle should sta...

AM/FM STEREO (IF EQUIPPED) 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. AM/FM REVIEW COPY 2005 Econoline (eco) , Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) ...

4. Memory preset buttons: To set a station: Select frequency bandAM/FM1/FM2; tune to a station,press and hold a preset button until sound returns. 5. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase ordecrease volume levels. 6. Tone: Press TONE until the desired level — Bass, Treble, Fadeappears...

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...

felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens maydamage CDs. Please contact your dealer for further information. PREMIUM IN-DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Seek: Press and release SEEK / for previous/next strong station, or track of thecurrent disc. 2. Rewind: Press and hold ...

5. Eject: Press to eject a CD. Press and hold to eject all loaded discs. Ifdisc is not removed, it will reloadinto the system. Works with the ignition on or off. 6. Bass: Press BASS; then press SEL / to decrease/increase the bass output. Treble: Press TREB; then press SEL / to decrease/increase the ...

7. Select: Use with Bass, Treble, Balance, Fade and other menuselections. 8. Balance: Press BAL; then press SEL / to shift sound to the left/right speakers. Fade: Press FADE; then press SEL / to shift sound to the rear/front speakers. 9. Menu: Press MENU and SEL to access AUTOSET, Speed sensitivevol...

CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility,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, an...

Folder/Track Mode: In MP3 mode, press MENU until MODE appears in the display. Use SEL to toggle between FOLDER (only tracks withinselected folder are accessible) or TRACK (all tracks on disc areaccessible) MODE. 10. REPEAT: Press to repeat the current CD/MP3 track. Press againto disable. 11. SHUFFLE...

19. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase ordecrease volume levels. 20. Load: Press to load a CD. Press LOAD and a memory preset to loadto a specific disc slot. Press andhold to load up to six discs. 21. CD: Press to enter CD mode. CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4....

RADIO FREQUENCIES AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC). Those frequencies are: AM - 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS There are three factors th...

CD/CD PLAYER CARE Do: • Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface. • Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleanerand wipe from the center out. Don’t: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periodsof time. • Insert more than one ...

HEATER ONLY SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED) 1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in thevehicle. 2. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of theairflow in the vehicle. 3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. See the following for a brief d...

HEADLAMP CONTROL • The first position turns on theparking, tail, license plate andside marker lamps. • The outer position turns on theheadlamps. Battery saver The battery saver will turn off the courtesy lamps in 10 minutes if a dooris left open and the key is not in the ignition. The battery saver ...

HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT The headlamps are designed to be mechanically aimed, but can also beaimed visually by doing the following: 1. Park your vehicle on a levelsurface about 25 feet (7.6 meters)away from a vertical plain surface(3). Check your headlamp alignmentat night or in a dark area so thatyo...

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the leftturn signal. • Push up to activate the right turnsignal. 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 ...

Front and rear courtesy/readinglamps The dome portion of the lamp, thecenter light, can be turned on whenthe headlamp control is rotated fullycounterclockwise or when any dooris opened. The reading lamp portion, the two outer lights, can only be toggled onand off at the lamp. BULBS Replacing exterio...

Replacing tail lamp/turn/backup lamp bulbs 1. Turn the headlamp switch to theOFF position and then remove thefour screws and the lamp assemblyfrom vehicle. 2. Rotate bulb socketcounterclockwise and remove fromlamp assembly. 3. Carefully pull the bulb straightout of the socket and push in thenew bulb...

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...

The telescoping feature (ifequipped) allows the mirror toextend approximately 3.15 inches(80 mm). This feature is especiallyuseful to the driver when towing atrailer. SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) With speed control set, you can maintain a speed of 30 mph (48 km/h)or more without keeping your foot on ...

KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. You should always carry asecond key with you in a safe place in case you require it in anemergency.Your keys are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-programmed keywill not permit your vehicle to start. If you lose your dealer suppliedkeys, replace...

Note: Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmittershould operate normally after battery replacement. Replacing lost remote entry transmitters If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammedbecau...

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...

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...

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 in the backseat where they can be properly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her l...

Automatic locking mode 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 ch...

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 The driver and front seat outboardpositions are equipped with a heightadjuster. Adjust the height of theshoulder belt so the belt restsacross the middle of your shoulder. To adjust the shoulder belt height,push the button and slide the heightadjuster up or down. R...

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...

Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature Read steps 1 - 5 thoroughly before proceeding with thedeactivation/activation programming procedure. The BeltMinder feature can be deactivated/activated by performing thefollowing procedure: Before following the procedure, make sure that: • the parking ...

• This will enable the BeltMinder feature for that seating position if it iscurrently disabled. As confirmation, the restraint system warning lightwill flash 4 times per second for 3 seconds, followed by 3 seconds withthe light off, then followed by the airbag warning light flashing 4 timesper secon...

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...

neck, the child should wear the lap and shoulder belt. Moving the childcloser to the center of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder beltfit. Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended inyour vehicle. Child booster seats Children outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat...

Types of booster seats There are two types of belt-positioning booster seats: • Those that are backless. If your backless booster seat has aremovable shield, remove theshield and use the lap/shoulderbelt. If a seating position has alow seat back and no headrestraint, a backless booster seatmay place...

Attaching safety seats with tether straps Children should be placed in the rear in an appropriate childsafety seat that is properly secured to the vehicle. When using forward-facing child safety seats in vehicles withonly two seating positions so the forward-facing child safety seat cannot be placed...

1. Position the child safety seat onthe second row left hand or righthand bucket seat. 2. Route the child safety tetherstrap over the back of the left handor right hand second row bucketseat. 3. Clip the tether strap hook to theseat pedestal at the location shown. 4. Install the child safety seat ti...

NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handledifferently than passenger cars inthe various driving conditions thatare encountered on streets,highways and off-road. Utilityvehicles and trucks are not designedfor cornering at speeds as high aspassenger cars any more tha...

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based onstraight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing thetire’s resistance to the gene...

Inspecting your tires Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear andremove stones, nails, glass or other objects that may be wedged in thetread grooves. Check for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage fromthe tire and make necessary repairs. Also inspect the tire sidewalls...

Tire inflation information All tires with Steel Carcass Plies (if equipped): This type of tire utilizes steel cords in the sidewalls. As such, theycannot be treated like normal light truck tires. Tire service, includingadjusting tire pressure, must be performed by personnel trained,supervised and eq...

Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same sizeand type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire orwheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety andperformance of your vehicle, which could result in ...

Your vehicle may be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. Adissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that isdifferent in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels. Ifyou have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it is intended for temporaryuse only. Thi...

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 plug underthe left door. 3. Remove the jack handle from theright side compartment and inser...

4. Apply the parking brake and turnthe engine off. 5. Block the wheel that is diagonallyopposite the tire you are changing. On E-450 vehicles, the parkingbrake is on the transmission.Therefore, the vehicle will not beprevented from moving when a rearwheel is lifted, even if the parking brake is appl...

Front axle jacking points: Place the jack under the pin on the front surface of the front axle. Do not place the jack under oron the steering linkage. • Raise the jack until the wheel iscompletely off the ground. (Turnjack handle clockwise if yourvehicle is equipped with ascrew-type jack or pump the...

5. Repeat this tightness check procedure when servicing the spare tirepressure (every six months, per Scheduled Maintenance Guide), or at any time that the spare tire is disturbed through service of othercomponents. 6. If removed, install the spare tire lock (if equipped) into the bumperdrive tube w...

When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt orforeign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the front disc brake hub and rotor that contacts thewheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at thewheel mounting surfaces can cause...

4. R: Indicates a “radial” type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheeldiameter. 6. 95: Indicates the tire’s load index. It is an index that relates to how much weight a tire can carry. You ...

13. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure: Indicates the tire manufacturers’ maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure atwhich the maximum load can be carried by the tire. This pressure isnormally higher than the manufacturer’s recommended cold inflationpressure which can be found on either ...

Safety practices Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. • Observe posted speed limits • Avoid fast starts, stops and turns • Avoid potholes and objects on the road • Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking If your vehicle is stuck in snow,...

The tires should also be balanced periodically. An unbalanced tire andwheel assembly may result in irregular tire wear. Tire rotation Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide that comes with your vehicle) will help your tires wear more evenly, ...

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) – is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. GVWR (Gross Vehicle WeightRating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loadedvehicle (including all options,equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVWR is shown on theSafety Compliance CertificationLabel located o...

Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result inserious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. Steps for determining the correct load limit: 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargoshould never exceed XXX pounds” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. Determine...

• Another example for your vehicle with 1400 pounds of cargo andluggage capacity. You and one of your friends decide to pick upcement from the local home improvement store to finish that patioyou have been planning for the past 2 years. Measuring the inside ofthe vehicle with the rear seat folded do...

TRAILER TOWING 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 Engine Rear axle ratio Maxim...

Using a step bumper (if equipped) The rear bumper is equipped with an integral hitch and only requires aball with a one inch (25.4 mm) shank diameter. The bumper has a 5,000lb. (2,270 kg) trailer weight and 500 lb. (227 kg) tongue weight capacity. If it is necessary to relocate the trailer hitch bal...

• If you will be towing a trailer frequently in hot weather, hillyconditions, at GCW, or any combination of these factors, considerrefilling your rear axle with synthetic gear lube. Refer to the Maintenance and specifications chapter for the lubricant specification. • Do not tow a trailer for the fi...

RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND) An example of recreational towing would be towing your vehicle on atrip behind a motorhome. Follow these guidelines if you have the needfor recreational towing of your vehicle with all four wheels on theground. These guidelines are designed to ensure 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...

Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to 4 (ON) withoutturning the key to 5 (START). 2. Turn the key to 5 (START), thenrelease the key as soon as theengine starts. Excessive crankingcould damage the starter. Note: If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key to 3 (OF...

BRAKES Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grindingor continuous squeal sound is present, the brake linings may be worn-outand should be inspected by a qualified service technician. If the vehiclehas continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking,th...

A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steeringseem to wander/pull. TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED) This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly whenone wheel is on a poor traction surface. Under normal conditions, theTraction-Lok axle functions like a ...

shift rearward. As a result, the van has less resistance to rollover andhandles differently from other commonly driven passenger vehicles,making it more difficult to control in an emergency situation. Placing anyload on the roof also raises the center of gravity and increases thepotential for rollov...

• If the vehicle goes from one type of surface to another (i.e., fromconcrete to gravel) there will be a change in the way the vehicleresponds to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or braking). Again,avoid these abrupt inputs. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is eq...

• Selecting 2 (Second) at higher speeds will cause the transmission todownshift to second gear at the appropriate vehicle speed. 1 (First) • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever. • Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First)when vehi...

Forced downshifts • Allowed in D (Drive) with Overdrive or D (Drive) without Overdrive. • Depress the accelerator to the floor. • Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear. If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down, butav...

VEHICLE USED AS A STATIONARY POWER SOURCE Auxiliary equipment called power take-off, or PTO, is often added to theengine or transmission to operate utility equipment. Examples includewheel-lift for tow trucks, tools for construction, and cranes. PTOapplications draw auxiliary horsepower from the pow...

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. Motorhome customers in the U.S and Canada should contact1–800–444–3311. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford MotorCompany will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain reimbursementinformation, U.S. Ford...

FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in thevehicle are not working, a fuse mayhave blown. Blown fuses areidentified by a broken wire withinthe fuse. Check the appropriatefuses before replacing any electricalcomponents. Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage r...

To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panelcover. The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 1 5A 4–Wheel Anti–lock Brake System(4WABS) module 2 10A Remote Keyless Entry (RKE),O/D cancel 3 15A Trip compute...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description C — Trailer back-up lamps relay D — Trailer running lamps relay E — Trailer battery charge relay F — IDM relay (Diesel only) G — PCM relay H — Blower motor relay J — Accessory delay relay K — Start relay * Mini fuses ** Maxi fuse...

Engine compartment relay module The engine compartment relay module is located in one of two placesdepending on which type of engine your vehicle is equipped with: • Gasoline engine: driver side of the engine compartment above thebrake master cylinder. • Diesel engine: passenger side of the engine c...

JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The following procedure is for vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine;if your vehicle is equipped with a diesel engine, refer to the 6.0L Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement for the proper jump starting procedure. The gases around the batt...

Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper 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 (+)termi...

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

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

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

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, yourroadside assistance service provider. Ford recommends your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed. Donot tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor C...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home You must take your Ford vehicle to an authorized Ford dealer forwarranty repairs. While any Ford dealership handling your vehicle linewill provide warranty service, we recommend you return to your sellingdealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfaction. Pl...

IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY) California Civil Code Section 1793.2(d) requires that, if a manufactureror its representative is unable to repair a motor vehicle to conform to thevehicle’s applicable express warranty after a reasonable number ofattempts, the manufacturer shall be required to either replac...

Every effort is made to decide the case within 40 days of the date thatall requested information is received by the Board. Since the Boardgenerally meets once a month, it may take longer for the Board toconsider some cases. After a case is reviewed, the Board mails you a decision letter and aform on...

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

Obtaining a French owner’s guide French Owner’s Guides can be obtained from your dealer or by writing toFord Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle hasa defec...

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...

• Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body(low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roofracks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowlarea. The paint sealant will “gray” or stain the parts over time. • Do not allow paint sealant to co...

ENGINE Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirtbuildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing: • Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. Thehigh-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and causedamage. • Do not spray a hot engine with ...

WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES The windshield, rear and side windows and the wiper blades should becleaned regularly. If the wipers do not wipe properly, substances on thevehicle’s glass or the wiper blades may be the cause. These may includehot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, tree sap, or o...

INTERIOR For fabric, carpets, cloth seats and safety belts: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. • Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Extra StrengthUpholstery Cleaner (ZC-41). • If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area firstwith Motorcraft Spot and St...

FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer has many quality products availableto clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality productshave been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; theyare custom designed to complement the styl...

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. HOOD REVI...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT Engine compartment component locations Refer to the 6.0 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement for diesel engine component locations. 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Automatic transmi...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meetsFord specification WSB-M8B16–A2.Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. State or local regulations on volatile organic c...

5. Locate and carefully remove theengine oil level indicator (dipstick). 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove itagain. • If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the MINmark, add enough...

4. Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated. 5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise1/4 of a turn until three clicks are heard or until the cap is fully seated. To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with theengine oil level indicator...

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 only forframe mounted deep cycle auxiliary batteries, check the batteryelectrolyte level....

Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can causepersonal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery. When working near the battery,always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide properventilation. When lifting a plastic-case...

7. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process. • The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km) or more torelearn the idle and fuel trim strategy. • If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idlequality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idletrim is ...

• Enables calibrated gauges to work properly. When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the “FULL COLD” level or within the“COLD FILL RANGE” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir(depending upon application). • Refer to the Sc...

Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam andscalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluidcontainer. If sprayed on the windshield, engine...

Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled enginecoolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium GoldEngine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yetavailable. Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner. ...

operation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine iscapable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent enginedamage, therefore:1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine.2. Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to a service facility.3. If this is ...

Use the following guidelines to avoid static build-up when filling anungrounded fuel container: • Place approved fuel container on the ground. • DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle (including thecargo area). • Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container whilefill...

Many of the world’s automakers approved the World-wide Fuel Charterthat recommends gasoline specifications to provide improvedperformance and emission control system protection for your vehicle.Gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter should be used whenavailable. Ask your fuel supplier about...

Filling the tank The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal tothe rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in the Refill capacities section of this chapter. The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and theempty reserve combined. Indicated ca...

5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fueleconomy: Calculation 1: Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used. Calculation 2: Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total kilometers traveled. Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (cit...

Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fueleconomy. • Use recommended engine oil. Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. • Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow there...

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and acatalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply withapplicable exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalyticconverter and other emission control components continue to workproper...

Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting theengine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. Theengine 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 ADDIN...

5. Recheck the fluid level on the dipstick. Do not add fluid if the level isbetween the arrows in the FULL COLD range. 6. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checkingthe level until it reaches the FULL COLD range. Be sure to put thedipstick back in the reservoir. BRAKE FLUI...

Automatic transmission fluid filter (if equipped) The TorqShift automatictransmission is equipped with aserviceable external fluid filtermounted on the driver’s side of thetransmission. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service intervals. To replace the transmission filter: 1. Shut off th...

AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervalsfor changing the air filter element. When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filterelement listed. Refer to Motorcraft part numbers in this chapter. Note: Do not start your engine w...

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 1 4.6L V8engine 5.4L V8engine 6.8L V10engine Air filter element FA-1634 FA-1634 FA-1634 Battery (standard) BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750 Battery (auxiliary) BH-65DC BH-65DC BH-65DC Fuel filter FG-872 FG-872 FG-872 Oil filter FL-820-S FL-820-S FL-820-S PCV valve 2...

REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Brake fluid Motorcraft HighPerformanceDOT 3 MotorVehicle BrakeFluid All Fill to line onreservoir Engineoil-gasolineengine (includesfilter change) 9 Motorcraft SAE5W-20 PremiumSynthetic BlendMotor Oil (US)Motorcraft SAE5W-20 SuperPremium Moto...

Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Rear axle 4 SAE 75W-140Synthetic RearAxle Lubricant 2 Visteon 8.8/9.75inchconventional andTraction-Lok 5.5 pints (2.6L) 3 SAE 75W-140Synthetic RearAxle Lubricant 2 Dana M70HD(M273HD)E-350 DSO 7.4 pints (3.5L) 3 Dana M60(M248)E-250/350 DSOlimited slip 4 6.3 pi...

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford partname Ford partnumber Fordspecification Brake fluid Motorcraft HighPerformanceDOT 3 MotorVehicle BrakeFluid PM-1 ESA-M6C25-Aand DOT 3 Doorweatherstrips SiliconeLubricant XL-6 ESR-M13P4-A Engine coolant MotorcraftPremium GoldEngine Coolant(yellow-colored) VC-7-A ...

Item Ford partname Ford partnumber Fordspecification Automatictransmission(4R70/75 E) 1 MotorcraftMERCON 威 V ATF XT-5-QM MERCON 威 V AutomatictransmissionTorqShift(5–speed) 1 MotorcraftMERCON 威 SP ATF XT-6–QSP MERCON 威 SP WSS-M2C919–D Disc brakecaliper rails MotorcraftSilicone BrakeCaliper Greaseand ...

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...

Cutaway/commercial stripped chassis models E-350 – inches (mm) E-Super Duty – inches (mm) (1) Overall height Refer to Body Builder for specifications. (2) Track front/rear Cutaway: 69.4 (1763)SRW: 72.1 (1831)DRW: 73.2 (1859) Stripped Chassis: 69.4 (1763)SRW: 66.4 (1687)DRW: 73.2 (1859) 69.4 (1763)/7...

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local authorized Ford or Ford of Canada dealer.These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill yourautomotive needs; they are custom designed to co...

Vehicle security systems For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information inmind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to yourvehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or ofthe front or ...

A Accessory delay ..........................57 Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ..........................................83 and child safety seats ..............85description ................................83disposal ......................................87driver air bag .........................