Ford 2006 E-450 v.3- 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 New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered byyour vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide. Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your v...

Vehicle Modification Data Recording Some aftermarket products may cause severe engine and/or transmissiondamage; refer to the What is not covered section in The new vehicle limited warranty for your vehicle chapter of your vehicle’s Warranty Guide for more information. Some vehicles are equipped wit...

Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate thanother types of vehicles. Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type,failur...

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. Cell phone use The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasinglyimportant in the conduct...

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Airbag - Side Child Seat Child Seat InstallationWarning Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid -...

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...

Airbag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when ignition is turnedto ON, continues to flash or remainson, have the system servicedimmediately by your authorized dealer. A chime will also sound when amalfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. Safety belt: Reminds you...

Check gauge: Illuminates when any of the following conditions hasoccurred: • The engine coolant temperatureis high. • The engine oil pressure is low. • Flashes when Failsafe cooling mode has been activated. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or thehazard lights are turned on...

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...

Trip odometer: Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys.Press the SELECT/RESET controlonce to switch from the odometer to thetrip odometer. Press the control again to select Trip A and Trip B features. Toreset the trip, press and hold the control again until the trip reading is 0.0 mi...

AUDIO SYSTEMS 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. 4. Memory preset buttons: To set a station: Select frequ...

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/adjust the followingfunctio...

labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact yourauthorized dealer for further information. 21. COMP (Compression): Brings soft and loud CD passages togetherfor a more consistent listening levelwhen in CD mode. Press COMP to turn the feature ON/OFF. 22. Scan: Press SCAN to hear a brief samp...

Autoset: Press MENU until AUTOSET appears in the display. Press SEL to toggle ON/OFF. Allows you to set the strongest local radio stationswithout losing your original manually set preset stations forAM/FM1/FM2. When the six strongest stations are filled, the stationstored in preset 1 will begin play...

CAT: CAT is only available when equipped with Satellite Radio. Your Audiophile radio comes equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kitto enable Satellite reception is available through your dealer. DetailedSatellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit. Dealer installed sate...

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. • Clean using a circula...

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 can be set to turn off the courtesy lamps within 2 or10 minutes if a door is left open and the key is not in the ignition.D...

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate: • the ignition must be in the ON position, • the headlamp control is in the OFF or parking lamp position and • the parking brake must be disengaged. Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk ...

8. • Aerodynamic: Locate the horizontal adjuster (1) for each headlamp. Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise, to place the left edge of thehigh intensity area even with the vertical line corresponding to theheadlamp under adjustment. • Sealed beam: Locate the horizontal adjuster (2) for each headla...

Third row courtesy/reading/cargo lamps The dome portion of the lamp, thecenter light, can be turned on whenthe headlamp control is rotated fullycounterclockwise or when any dooris opened. With the ignition key in the ACC or ON position, the rear dome lamp canbe turned ON or OFF by sliding the contro...

Function Number of bulbs Trade number Headlamps (sealed beam) 2 H5054 Headlamps (aerodynamic) 2 9007 Park lamp and turn signal(front) 2 4157K or 3157K Back-up lamps 2 3156K or 3156 License plate lamp 1 168 Stop/tail/turn/side marker lamp 2 3457K or 3357K High-mount brakelamp 2 912 Cargo lamp 1 211-2...

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...

OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according toyour option package. Storage compartment (if equipped) Press the release on the door toopen the storage compartment. The storage compartment may beused to secure sunglasses or asimilar object. Inst...

Electronic compass/temperature display (if equipped) Outside air temperature The outside temperature display iscontained in the overhead console. The temperature display can beturned off and on by pressing theSELECT control on the overheadconsole. The temperature can bedisplayed in Centigrade orFahr...

3. Press and hold the SELECTcontrol until VAR appears in thedisplay, then release. The displayshould show the current zonenumber. 4. Press the SELECT control untilthe desired zone number appears.The display will flash and thenreturn to normal operation. The zone is now updated. Compass calibration a...

Setting speed control The controls for using your speedcontrol are located on the steeringwheel for your convenience. 1. Press the ON control and releaseit. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 3. Press the SET ACCEL controland release it. 4. Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal. Note: • Vehicle s...

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 coded to your vehicle; using a non-coded key will notpermit your vehicle to start. If you lose your dealer supplied keys,replacement keys...

4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entrytransmitter for the correct orientation of the battery. Press the batterydown to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housingcavity. 5. Snap the two halves back together. Note: Replacement of the battery will no...

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. Before returning the seatback to...

Pull lever up to adjust seatback. Before returning theseatback to its original position, make sure that cargo orany objects are not trappedbehind the seatback. Afterreturning the seatback to itsoriginal position, pull on theseatback to ensure that it has fullylatched. An unlatched seat maybecome dan...

Stow the tongue end of thedetachable anchor (2nd row only). 2. Pull the LH/RH seat latch handles(located under the seat) rearward torelease the latch hook ends from thefront strikers. 3. Move the seat rearward and lift the seats rear hooks away from therear strikers prior to lifting the front hooks ...

3. Engage the LH/RH latch rod hook ends in the front striker lockingholes. 4. Rotate the LH/RH latch handles forward, and at the same time slidethe seat assembly forward to engage the strikers. Continue forwardmovement until the seat reaches the end of its travel. 5. Make sure the safety belt is not...

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likelyto die than a person wearing a safety belt. Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety beltassembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on t...

2. To unfasten, push the releasebutton and remove the tongue fromthe buckle. The front outboard and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts. The front passenger outboard andrear outboard safety belts have two types of locking modes describedbelow: Vehicle...

BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED ifthe seat belt assembly “automatic locking retractor” feature or any other seat belt function is not operating properly when checked byan authorized dealer. Failure to replace the Belt and Retractorassembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions...

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

If... Then... The driver’s safety belt isbuckled before the ignitionswitch is turned to the ONposition... The BeltMinder 威 feature will not activate. The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts:(All statistics based on U.S. data) Reasons given... Consider... “Crashes are ...

Reasons given... Consider... “I have an airbag” Airbags offer greater protection when used withsafety belts. Frontal airbags are not designed toinflate in rear and side crashes or rollovers. “I’d rather bethrown clear” People who are ejected are 40 times more likely to DIE. Safety belts help prevent...

• Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety beltwarning light turns off. 3. At a moderate speed, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt 9 times,ending with the safety belt in the unbuckled state. • After Step 3 is complete, the safety belt warning light will be turnedon for 3 seconds...

Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they workproperly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make surethere are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All safety beltassemblies, including retractors, buckles, front safety belt buckleass...

Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work withthe safety belt to help protect thedriver and right front passengerfrom certain upper body injuries.Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly;there is a risk of injury from adeploying airbag. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should alw...

Do not put anything on or over the air bag module. Placingobjects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causingserious injury. Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the airbagsupplemental restraint systems or its ...

How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work? The airbag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustains alongitudinal deceleration sufficientto cause the airbag sensors to closean electrical circuit that initiatesairbag inflation. The fact that theairbags did not inflate in a collisi...

• a readiness light and tone • a diagnostic module • and the electrical wiring which connects the components The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and thesupplemental airbag electrical system wiring (including the impactsensors), the system wiring, the airbag system readiness ligh...

Passenger airbag ON/OFF switch (if equipped) Note : The passenger airbag ON/OFF switch is on vehicles with no rearseats and a gross vehicle weightrating (GVWR) greater than 8500.See Vehicle loading – with and without a trailer in the Tires, Wheels, and loading chapter. An airbag ON/OFF switchhas bee...

• the child has a medical condition which, according to the child’sphysician, makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat sothat the driver can constantly monitor the child’s condition. 3. Medical condition. A passenger has a medical condition which, according to his or her physician:...

• the child has a medical condition that, according to the child’sphysician, makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat sothat the driver can monitor the child’s condition. 3. Medical condition: A passenger has a medical condition that, according to his or her physician: • poses a sp...

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...

Children and booster seats vary widely in size and shape. Choose abooster that keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never upacross the stomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross thechest and rest snugly near the center of the shoulder. The drawingsbelow compare the ideal fit...

Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child. They canslide around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in a collision. SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child safety seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of thechild. Carefully follow all o...

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...

urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service stationgauges may be inaccurate. Ford Motor Company recommends the use ofa digital or dial-type tire pressure gauge rather than a stick-type tirepressure gauge. Use the recommended cold inflation pressure for optimum tireperformance a...

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...

Stay out of the trajectory (1) as indicated in the illustration. TIRE CARE Inspecting your tires Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear andremove objects such as stones, nails or glass that may be wedged in thetread grooves. Check for holes or cuts that may permit air leak...

Tire wear When the tread is worn down to1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires mustbe replaced to help prevent yourvehicle from skidding andhydroplaning. Built-in treadwearindicators, or “wear bars”, whichlook like narrow strips of smoothrubber across the tread will appearon the tire when the tread is worn...

Highway hazards No matter how carefully you drive there’s always the possibility that youmay eventually have a flat tire on the highway. Drive slowly to theclosest safe area out of traffic. This may further damage the flat tire, butyour safety is more important. If you feel a sudden vibration or rid...

• Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)vehicles/Four Wheel Drive(4WD)/ All Wheel Drive (AWD)vehicles (front tires at top ofdiagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, ti...

Information on “P” type tires P215/65R15 95H is an example of atire size, load index and speedrating. The definitions of theseitems are listed below. (Note thatthe tire size, load index and speedrating for your vehicle may bedifferent from this example.) 1. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tir...

12. Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades • Treadwear: The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on aspecified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150would wear one and one-half (1 1 ⁄ 2 ) times as well ...

Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” typetires “LT” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below: 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association(T&RA), that is intended for serviceon ...

Information on “T” type tires “T” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below: T145/80D16 is an example of a tiresize. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different fromthis example. 1. T: Indicates a type of tire, ...

SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires youcurrently have on your vehicle. The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction inrain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snowtires and chains. If you need to use chains, it i...

Payload – is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be foundon the Tire Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door(vehicles exported outside the US and Canada may not have a TireLabel). Look for “THE COMBINED WEI...

Example only: Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue loador king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehi...

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Labellocated on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The totalload on each axle must never exceed its GAWR....

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 on the B-Pillar orthe edge of the driver’s door.The GVW must never exceed theGV...

mandatory options, no cargo (internal or external), a tongue load of10–15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15–25% (fifth wheeltrailer), and driver only (150 lb. [68 kg]). Consult your authorized dealer (or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer) for more deta...

Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks andutility-type vehicles For important information regarding safe operation of this typeof vehicle, see the Preparing to drive your vehicle section in the Driving chapter of this Owner’s Guide . Loaded vehicles may handle differently than unlo...

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 10–15% of the total is on the tongue. Tiedown the load so that it does not shift and change the weight on thehitch. Towing a ...

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

Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require morefrequent service intervals. Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for more information. Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip toget the feel of ...

When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval: • do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge ofthe rear bumper. • do not allow waves to break higher than 6 inches (15 cm) above thebottom edge of the rear bumper. Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter vehi...

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...

Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dryground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosedareas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage d...

Note: If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key to 3 (OFF), wait 10 seconds and try again. If the engine stillfails to start, press the accelerator to the floor and try again; this willallow the engine to crank with the fuel shut off in case the engine isflooded...

• Steering feedback • The AdvanceTrac 威 with RSC indicator light will flash • If your foot is on the brake pedal, you will feel a vibration in thepedal. All these conditions are normal during AdvanceTrac 威 with RSC operation. Do not alter or modify your vehicle’s suspension, steering ortires; the re...

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 standard rear axle. The axle mayexhibit a slight noise or vibration in tight turns with low...

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

• 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...

aftermarket PTO installer since the duration of operation limit for theaftermarket PTO may be less than 10 minutes. A more complete description of PTO operation is discussed in the FordTruck Body Builders Layout Book, found atwww.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas. DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through dee...

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 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...

• towing of your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits Using roadside assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in yourwallet for quick reference. In the United States, this card is found in theOwner Guide portfolio in...

HAZARD FLASHER The hazard flasher is located on thesteering column, just behind thesteering wheel. The hazard flasherswill operate when the ignition is inany position or if the key is not inthe ignition. Push in the flasher control and allfront and rear direction signals willflash. Press the flasher...

On commercial 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 s...

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 5A 4–Wheel Anti–lock Brake System(4WABS) module 2 10A Remote Keyless Entry (RKE),O/D cancel, IVD module 3 15A Trip computer, Radio, Overheadconsole 4 15A Courtesy lamps 5 30A Power lock...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 26 20A* Trailer tow turn signals 27 10A* PCM 28 — Not used A — Fuel pump relay B — Horn relay C — Trailer back-up lamps relay D — Trailer running lamps relay E — Trailer battery charge relay F — IDM relay (diesel only), IVD(gasol...

The relays are coded as follows: Relay location Description 1 Interior lamps 2 Open 3 Open 4 Battery saver 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 sid...

Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above at any one wheellocation can lead to impairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability For v...

Full-size Matching Spare Tire/Wheel Information This spare tire/wheel will match the road tire/wheel. When driving withthe full size matching spare tire/wheel, do not exceed 70 mph (113km/h). It is intended for temporary use only. This means if you need touse it, you should replace it as soon as pos...

1. Park on a level surface. 2. Activate the warning flashers. 3. Place the gearshift in P (Park). 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 vehi...

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, as per your scheduled maintenance information), or at any time that the spare tire is disturbed through service of other components. 6. If removed, install the spare tire lock (if equipped) into the bum...

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 wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc thatcontacts the wheel. Ensure that any fasteners that attach the rotor tothe hub are secured so they do not interf...

4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion beforeyou attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level. 5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect any electricalsurges. Turn all other accessories off. Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the po...

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 ...

3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. 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 ...

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 dealer for warrantyrepairs. While any authorized dealer handling your vehicle line willprovide warranty service, we recommend you return to your sellingauthorized dealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfac...

THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM(U.S. ONLY) Your satisfaction is important to Ford Motor Company and to your dealer.Experience has shown that our customers have been very successful inachieving satisfaction by following the three-step procedure outlined onthe front page of the Warr...

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM(CANADA ONLY) For vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers. In those caseswhere you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of Canada and theauthorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concernhave been unsatisfactory, Ford of C...

If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at thetime of purchasing your vehicle, you may still be eligible. Since thisinformation is subject to change, please ask your authorized dealer forcomplete details about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, orvisit the Ford ESP ...

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 isavailable from your authorized dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can dis...

racks, 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 come in contact with the sliding doorelectrical contact switches. Paint sealant or other contaminants couldinterfere with the proper ...

• Do not spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking theengine block or other engine components. • Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) on all partsthat require cleaning and pressure rinse clean. • Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaningthe engine....

may cause squeaking or chatter noise from the blades, and streaking andsmearing of the windshield. To clean these items, follow these tips: • The windshield, rear windows and side windows may be cleaned witha non-abrasive cleaner such as Motorcraft Ultra-Clear Spray GlassCleaner (ZC-23), available f...

• Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Professional StrengthCarpet & Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-54). • If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area firstwith Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14). • If a ring forms on the fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire a...

materials that meet or exceed rigid specifications. For best results, usethe following products or products of equivalent quality: Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42) Motorcraft Car Care Kit (ZC-26) Motorcraft Car Wash (Canada only) (CXC-21) Motorcraft Custom Bright Metal Cleaner (ZC-15) Motorcra...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easylocation. • We provide scheduled maintenance information which makes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer ca...

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 2006...

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.Do not use any special washer fluidsuch as windshield water repellenttype fluid or bug wash. They m...

Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance. Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and thewindshield, refer to Windows and wiper blades in the Cleaning chapter. To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended toscrape off the ice on...

• If the oil level is within this range, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below this mark, engine oil must be added to raise the level within thenormal operating range. • If required, add engine oil to theengine. Refer to Adding engine oil in this chapter. • Do not ...

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 and/or the engine oil filler cap removed. Engine oil an...

BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice. However, gasoline vehicles experiencing severe usage or inhigh-temperature climates should have the battery electrolyte levelchecked. Refer to the sche...

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 schedu...

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 an authorized dealer.3. If this i...

When refueling always shut the engine off and never allowsparks or open flames near the filler neck. Never smoke while refueling. Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous under certain conditions.Care should be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes. The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce st...

2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/4 of a turn until itstops. 3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe. 4. To install the cap, align the tabs on the cap with the notches on thefiller pipe. 5. Turn the filler cap clockwise 1/4 of a turn until it clicks at least once. If th...

Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines toimprove air quality. Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverseeffect on powertrain components. If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to cycle the ignition from off to ...

For consistent results when filling the fuel tank: • Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling,an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running. • Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each timethe tank is filled. • Allow no more than t...

If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used formaintenance replacements or for service of components affectingemission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuineFord Motor Company parts in performance and durability. Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in ...

POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid.Refer to the scheduled maintenanceguide for the service intervalschedules. If adding fluid isnecessary, use only MERCON 威 ATF. Check the fluid level when it is at ambient temperature, 20° – 80° F (-7°– 25° C): 1. Check the fluid level on the dipsti...

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 The fluid level will drop slowly asthe brakes wear, and will rise whenthe brake components are replaced.Fluid levels ...

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 maintenanceinformation for service intervals. To replace the transmission filter: 1. Shut o...

Changing the air filter element 1. Disconnect the fresh air inlet tubefrom the radiator support. 2. Open the clamp that secures thetwo halves of the air filter housingtogether. 3. Carefully separate the two halvesof the air filter housing. 4. Remove the air filter elementfrom the housing. 5. Install...

Component 1 4.6L V8 engine 5.4L V8 engine 6.8L V10 engine Oil filter FL-820-S FL-820-S FL-820-S PCV valve 2 Spark plugs 3 Automatictransmissionfilter 4 — FT-145 FT-145 1 Refer to the Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement for Motorcraft diesel engine service part numbers...

REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity Brake Fluid Motorcraft HighPerformanceDOT 3 MotorVehicle BrakeFluid All Fill to line onreservoir Engineoil-gasolineengine (includesfilter change) 8 Motorcraft SAE5W-20 PremiumSynthetic BlendMotor Oil (US)Motorcraft SAE5W-20 SuperPremium Mot...

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

Item Ford partname Ford partnumber Fordspecification Automatictransmission(4R70E and4R75E) 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 Disc brakecaliper rails MotorcraftSilicone BrakeCaliper Greaseand Dielectr...

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

VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Van/wagon models E-150 – Inches (mm) E-250 – Inches (mm) E-350 – Inches (mm) (1) Overallheight 81.2 (2062) 82.9 (2107) 84.6 (2148) (2) Trackfront/rear 69.4 (1765)/ 67.3(1709) 69.4 (1763)/ 66.6 (1692) 69.4 (1763)/ 66.4 (1687) (3) Overall width(excludingmirrors) 79.3 (2014) (4) Whee...

Cutaway/commercial stripped chassis models E-350 – inches (mm) E-450 – 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 (1860) Stripped Chassis: 69.4 (1763)SRW: 72.1 (1831.4)DRW: 73.2 (1859) 69.4 (1763)/77.7 (...

TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find atransmission/transaxle code on theSafety Compliance CertificationLabel. The following table tells youwhich transmission or transaxleeach code represents. Description Code Five-speed automatic–TorqShift B Four-speed automatic overdrive (4R75E) Q ...

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...

Peace of mind Remote start 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...

A Accessory delay ..........................47 AdvanceTrac ..............................142 Air cleaner filter ...............229–230 Airbag supplemental restraintsystem ....................................74–75 and child safety seats ..............76description ................................75di...

instrument panel, dimming .....35interior lamps ...........................37replacing bulbs .........................39 Lane change indicator(see Turn signal) ........................37 Lights, warning and indicator ....12 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........141 Load limits ..............................