Ford 2008 E-450 v.2- 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...

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. 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 LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid -Non-Petroleum Based P...

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 ...

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperaturescould damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Electronic throttle control: Illuminates when the engine hasdefaulted to a “limp-home”operation. Report...

Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated orcontinues to flash, a malfunction hasbeen detected, have the systemserviced immediately by yourauthorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brakewarning light also is illuminated. Airbag readiness: If this light fails t...

Loading chapter. When the ignition is first turned to ON, the light will illuminate for 3 seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light doesnot turn ON or begins to flash, have the system inspected by yourauthorized dealer. For more information on this system, refer to Tire pressure monitoring...

Overdrive off: Illuminates when the overdrive function of thetransmission has been turned off,refer to the Driving chapter. If the light does not illuminate, have the transmission serviced soon, or damagemay occur. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. Speed control...

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 tothe trip odometer. Press the controlagain to select Trip A and Trip B features. To reset the trip, press andhold the control again until the trip reading is 0.0 mil...

AUDIO SYSTEMS AM/FM stereo (if equipped) Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control,accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus offthe road. The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operation...

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 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: Pres...

The last text field shown on the display will become the new displaymessage default.TEXT is also available when equipped with Satellite radio. Your radiocomes equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable Satellitereception is available through your dealer. Detailed Satellite instructi...

17. BAND: Press to toggle between AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band. 18. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band; tuneto a station, press and hold a presetbutton until sound returns. 19. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase ordecrease volume levels. 20. CD: Press to enter CD ...

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 to access the following functions: Compression: Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a moreconsistent listening lev...

13. FOLDER : Press to access the previous MP3 directory 14. FF (Fast forward): In CD/MP3 mode, press until desired selectionis reached. 15. REW (Rewind): In CD/MP3 mode, press until desired selectionis reached. 16. SAT (if equipped): Your radio comes equipped with Satellite Readycapability. The kit ...

CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12 cm)audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certainrecordable and re-recordable compact discs may not functioncorrectly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs,CDs with a scratch protection film attached, an...

Radio reception factors: There are three factors that can affect radio reception: • Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, theweaker the signal and the weaker the reception. • Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,traffic lights and thundersto...

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 and • the headlamp control is in the OFF or parking lamp position. Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or duringinclement weather. The Daytime ...

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL To adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel, rotate the dimmercontrol clockwise/counterclockwisewhen the headlamp control is in theparking lamp or low-beam position. To turn on the interior lamps, rotatethe dimmer control fullycounterclockwise past the detent. The dome lamp ...

3. Turn on the low beam headlampsand open the hood. 4. Locate the high intensity area ofthe beam pattern and place the topedge of the intensity zone even withthe horizontal reference line (4). Ifthe top edge of the high intensityarea is not even with the horizontalline, follow the next step to adjus...

• (1) 8 feet (2.4 meters) • (2) Center height of lamp toground • (3) 25 feet (7.6 meters) • (4) Horizontal reference line 2. Measure the height from thecenter of your headlamp (indicatedby a 3.0 mm circle on the lens) tothe ground and mark an 8 foot (2.4meter) horizontal reference line onthe vertica...

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 ...

Function Number of bulbs Trade number Side marker withsealed beam 2 194 Back-up lamps 2 3156K or 3156 License plate lamp 1 168 Stop/tail/turn/sidemarker lamp 2 3457K or 3357K High-mount brakelamp 2 912 Cargo lamp 1 211-2 Dome lamp (standard) 1 912 Map/reading lamp 2 211-2 All replacement bulbs are c...

Aerodynamic Sealed beam 3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove. 4. Carefully pull the bulb straight out of the socket. To complete installation, follow the removal procedures in reverse order. Replacing side marker bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position. 2. Rem...

Sealed beam 3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove. 4. Carefully pull the bulb straight out of the socket. To complete installation, follow the removal procedures in reverse order. Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs The interior cargo lamp (if equipped), on vehicles without a rearhe...

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1. Turn the headlamp switch to OFFand then remove the two screwsand the license plate lamp assemblyfrom the rear door. 2. Remove bulb socket from lampassembly by turningcounterclockwise. 3. Pull the bulb out from socket andpush in the new bulb. To install the new b...

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...

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. Installing a garage door opener (if equipped) The storage compartment can be converted to accommodate a variety ofaftermarket ga...

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. If your vehicle is equipped with the SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theftsystem, your keys are electronically coded to your vehicle; using anon-coded key wil...

The remote entry system allows youto lock or unlock all vehicle doorswithout a key. Note: • The lock and unlock featureswork when the ignition is in anyposition. • The panic feature is active whenthe ignition is in either the 1(ACCESSORY), 2 (LOCK) or 3(OFF) positions. If there are problems with the...

Switching from two step to one step door unlocking Your vehicle comes with two step unlocking enabled. With the vehiclelocked, unlocking can be switched between two step and one step doorunlocking by pressing and holding both the and buttons simultaneously on the remote entry transmitter for approxi...

How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters You must have all remote entry transmitters (maximum of four) available before beginning this procedure. If all remote entry transmittersare not present during programming procedure, the ones missing duringprogramming will no longer operate the vehicle...

• the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or • after 25 seconds of illumination. The dome lamp control (if equipped) must not be set to the off position for the illuminated entry system to operate. The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or...

Vehicles without the SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theft system behave asfollows: • When the ignition is in the 2 (LOCK) position, the indicator will notflash. • When the igniton is in the 4 (ON) position, the indicator will glow for3 seconds to indicate the engine is enabled. Automatic arming The vehicl...

SEATING 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 its or...

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...

Quick release captains chair (7 passenger configuration secondrow only) To remove the seat: 1. Disengage the lap/shoulder beltfrom the seat by inserting a key orsmall screwdriver into the slot in thedetachable anchor and liftingupward. 2. Pull the seat latch handle, thenpull the seat toward the righ...

1. Position the seat to the floormount. 2. Pull the seat latch handle downward to lock the seat in position. 3. Make sure the safety belt is not twisted, then insert the safety belttongue into detachable anchor until you hear a “click” and feel the latchengage. Rear bench seat To remove the seats: 1...

2. Find the clips attached near theends of the lap/shoulder belts. 3. Clip the end of the belt to thestationary portion of the shoulderbelt coming out of the trim panel. The end of the shoulder belt must be clipped in order to keep it fromstriking anything during vehicleoperation. 2008 Econoline (ec...

4. With assistance, pull the LH/RH seat latch release straps (1) (locatedbehind the latch mechanisms) to release the latch from the rear strikers. 5. Lift the rear end of seat upward and rearward by pushing on theseatback (2) and lifting the seat cushion (3) to disengage the front seathook and the r...

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...

• Front and rear seats All safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulderbelts. All of the passenger combination lap and shoulder belts have twotypes of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensitive mode This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt lengtha...

Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and achime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts. Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the ignitionswitch is turned t...

If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled approximately 5seconds after the safety beltwarning light has turned off... The Belt-Minder 威 feature is activated - the safety belt warning lightilluminates and the warning chimesounds for 6 seconds every 30seconds, repeating for approximately5 m...

Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder 姞 feature Read Steps 1 - 5 thoroughly before proceeding with thedeactivation/activation programming procedure. The Belt-Minder 威 feature can be deactivated/activated by performing the following procedure: Before following the procedure, make sure that: • the p...

• This will enable the Belt-Minder 威 feature for that seating position if it is currently disabled. As confirmation, the safety belt warning light willflash four times per second for three seconds, followed by threeseconds with the light off, then followed by the safety belt warninglight flashing fo...

Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety beltassembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. For proper care of soiled safety belts, refer to Interior in the Cleaning chapter. AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Important...

Children and airbags 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. Airbags can k...

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 Airbag readiness section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the airbag is not required. A difficulty with the system is ...

Passenger airbag ON/OFF switch (if equipped) Note : The passenger airbag ON/OFF switch (if equipped) may be onvehicles with no rear seats and agross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)greater than 8500. See Vehicle loading – with and without atrailer in the Tires, Wheels and loading chapter. An airbag ON/O...

• 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 ...

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...

Always inflate your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressureeven if it is less than the maximum inflation pressure information foundon the tire. The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is found onthe Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label which is locatedon the B-Pillar or ...

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...

Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wearabnormally. Inspect all your tires, including the spare, frequently, andreplace them if one or more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is worn down to1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires mustbe replaced to help pre...

U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers toplace standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. Thisinformation identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics ofthe tire and also provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identific...

When mounting replacement tires and wheels, you should notexceed the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire to set the beads without additional precautions listed below. If thebeads do not seat at the maximum pressure indicated, re-lubricate andtry again.When inflating the tire for m...

• Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., do not rapidly spin the tires; spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to five seconds. Do not spin the wheels at over ...

• DRW – Six tire rotation If your vehicle is equipped with dualrear wheels it is recommended thatthe front and rear tires (in pairs) berotated only side to side. We do notrecommend splitting up the dualrear wheels. Rotate them side toside as a set/pair. After tire rotation,inflation pressures must b...

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. Note: Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire. 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire a...

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. Tire Quality Grades donot apply ...

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System complies with part 15 of the FCCrules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,including interference that...

Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) The Tire Pressure Monitoring System measures pressure in your fourroad tires and sends the tire pressure readings to your vehicle. The LowTire Warning Lamp will turn ON if the tire pressure is significantly low.Once the light is illuminated, ...

When you believe your system is not operating properly The main function of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is to warn youwhen your tires need air. It can also warn you in the event the system is nolonger capable of functioning as intended. Please refer to the followingchart for information conc...

Low TirePressureWarning Light Possiblecause Customer Action Required Flashing WarningLight Spare tire inuse Your temporary spare tire is inuse. Repair the damaged roadwheel and re-mount it on thevehicle to restore systemfunctionality. For a description ofhow the system functions underthese condition...

TPMS reset tool A special TPMS reset tool has been provided with your vehicle to resetyour TPMS after tire rotation. The tool is located with your Owner’sGuide materials. Please take the tool with theprovided Velcro 威 strip on the back and mount it in the bottom rightcorner of your Owner’s Guide cas...

3. Press and hold the brake pedal for two (2) seconds, then release. 4. Turn the ignition to OFF/LOCK ( DO NOT remove the key.) 5. Cycle the ignition from OFF/LOCK to RUN three (3) times ending inRUN. DO NOT start the engine. If reset mode has been entered successfully, the horn will sound once,the ...

Rotation, pressure adjustment and TPMS reset example The following example describes all the major steps involved in rotatingtires on a vehicle with different front and rear tire pressures. Itillustrates that the TPMS reset procedure needs to follow tire rotationand pressure adjustment to avoid a po...

Rotation, pressure adjustmentand successful completion of theTPMS reset procedure Sensor 1: 80 psi Sensor 2: 80 psi Sensor 3: 50 psi Sensor 4: 50 psi Tire rotation and air pressureadjustment followed by sensorresetting will ensure the system is properly programmed for vehicleswith different front an...

• The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicledamage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle whenusing snow tires and chains. VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/ortrailer, to keep your loaded...

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....

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 kg or XXX lb.” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. De...

cement to your home? If you and your friend each weigh 220 lb.(99 kg), the calculation would be: 1400 - (2 x 220) - (12 x 100) = 1400 -440 - 1200 = - 240 lb. No, you do not have enough cargo capacity tocarry that much weight. In metric units, the calculation would be: 635 kg- (2 x 99 kg) - (12 x 45 ...

GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - lb. (kg) Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight - lb. (kg) Maximum frontal area of trailer - ft 2 (m 2 ) E-450 Stripped Chassis (176” wheelbase, dual rear wheel) (14500 GVWR) 6.8L 4.56 20000 (9072) 10000 (4536) 60 (5.52...

Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • To ensure proper “break-in” of powertrain components, do not trailertow during the first 1,000 miles (1600 km) of a new vehicle. • To ensure proper “break-in” of powertrain components during the first500 miles (800 km) of trailer towing, drive no faster...

• Do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km) after changingthe rear axle lube. • After you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check yourhitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • When stopped in traffic for long periods of time in hot weather, placethe gearshift i...

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). Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. See Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights. Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to 4 (ON) withoutturning the key to 5 (STA...

You may experience a decrease in peak performance when the engine iscold when operating on E 85 ethanol. Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time as starterdamage may occur. If the engine fails to start, turn the key to OFF andwait 30 seconds before trying again. Do not use startin...

become very hot and may result in an electrical shock or fire. Be sureto check for heat anywhere in the electrical hookup once the systemhas been operating for approximately a half hour. • Finally, have the engine block heater system checked during your falltune-up to be sure it’s in good working or...

Using ABS When hard braking is required, apply continuous force on the brakepedal; do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce theeffectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle’s stoppingdistance. The ABS will be activated immediately, allowing you to retainsteering control during ha...

ADVANCETRAC 姞 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL) WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™ (RSC) (IF EQUIPPED) The AdvanceTrac 威 with RSC system provides stability and traction enhancement for certain driving situations when driver assistance isneeded. It helps your vehicle maintain traction, when driving on slipper...

Do not alter or modify your vehicle’s suspension, steering ortires; the resulting changes to the vehicle’s handling canadversely affect the AdvanceTrac 威 with RSC system. Also, do not install a stereo loudspeaker. The speaker vibrations can adverselyaffect the AdvanceTrac 威 with RSC sensors. STEERIN...

PREPARING TO DRIVE Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate thanother types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likelyto die than a person wearing a seat belt. Utility vehicles and trucks have larger tires and increased groundclearance, giving...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake-shift interlock The vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that preventsthe gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) unless the brakepedal is depressed. If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) position with theignition in ...

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 ...

The TOW HAUL indicator light willilluminate in the instrument cluster. Tow/Haul delays upshifts to reduce frequency of transmission shifting.Tow/Haul also provides engine braking in all forward gears when thetransmission is in the D (Overdrive) position; this engine braking willslow the vehicle and ...

To help avoid personal injury, always use caution when inreverse and when using the RSS. This system is not designed to prevent contact with small ormoving objects. The system is designed to provide a warning to assist the driver in detecting large stationary objects to avoid damagingthe vehicle. Th...

The RSS automatically turns onwhen the gearshift lever is placed inR (Reverse) and the ignition is ON.An RSS control allows the driver toturn the RSS on and off. To turn theRSS off, the ignition must be ON,and the gear selector in R(Reverse). An indicator light on thecontrol will illuminate when the...

DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standingwater is unavoidable, proceed veryslowly especially when the depth isnot known. Never drive throughwater that is higher than the bottomof the wheel rims (for cars) or thebottom of the hubs (for trucks). When driving through water, traction or ...

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...

Canadian customers refer to your Customer Information Guidefor information on: • coverage period • exact fuel amounts • towing of your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits Using roadside assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card a...

HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL 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...

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 — Not used 2 10A Remote Keyless Entry (RKE),O/D cancel, IVD module, 4W ABS 3 15A Delayed accessory overheadcon...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 27 10A* PCM KAPWR, Canister vent(gasoline engine only) 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),...

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 side of the engine compartment above...

Note: The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will illuminate when the spare tire is in use. To restore the full functionalityof the monitoring system, all road wheels equipped with tire pressuremonitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle. Have a flat serviced by an authoriz...

When driving with one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above, do not: • Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) • Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on theSafety Compliance Label • Tow a trailer • Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar sparetire • Use more than one...

When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel additionalcaution should be given to: • Towing a trailer • Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body • Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel andseek service as ...

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...

1. Block the wheel that is diagonally opposite the tire you are changing. On E-450 vehicles, the parking brake is on the transmission. Therefore,the vehicle will not be prevented from moving when a rear wheel islifted, even if the parking brake is applied. Be sure to block bothdirections of the whee...

Rear axle jacking points - E-350Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) andE-450: 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 clockw...

4. Check that the tire lies flat against the frame and is properlytightened. Try to push or pull, then turn the tire to be sure it will notmove. Loosen and retighten, if necessary. Failure to properly stow thespare tire may result in failure of the winch cable and loss of the tire. 5. Repeat this ti...

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...

Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, theautomatic transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, thetransmission may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation isconsidered normal and will not affect function or durability of thetransmi...

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 covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Do not connect the end of the second ...

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

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

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member 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...

Emergency Towing In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without accessto wheel dollies, car hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle) yourvehicle (regardless of transmission powertrain configuration) can be flattowed (all wheels on the ground) under the following conditions: •...

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

• After polishing chrome bumpers, apply a coating of MotorcraftPremium Liquid Wax (ZC-53-A), available from your authorized dealer,or an equivalent quality product to help protect from environmentaleffects. WAXING • Wash the vehicle first. • Do not use waxes that contain abrasives; use Motorcraft Pr...

• Some automatic car washes may cause damage to the finish on yourwheel rims or covers. Chemical-strength cleaners, or cleaningchemicals, in combination with brush agitation to remove brake dustand dirt, could wear away the clearcoat finish over time. • Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high cau...

PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products areavailable from your authorized dealer. • For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A). • If tar or grease spots are present, use Motorcraft Bug and TarRemover (ZC-42). • For plastic...

INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument panel, interior trim areas and cluster lens with aclean and damp white cotton cloth, then with a clean and dry whitecotton cloth; you may also use Motorcraft Dash & Vinyl Cleaner(ZC-38-A) on the instrument panel and interior tr...

• If a ring forms on the fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire areaimmediately (but do not oversaturate) or the ring will set. • Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which canstain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities ofthe seat materials. Do n...

FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury authorized dealer has many qualityproducts available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. Thesequality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill yourautomotive needs; they are custom designed to complement...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle, we provide scheduled maintenance information which makes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer canprovide the necessary parts and service. Check your Warranty Guide to find out wh...

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 push the auxiliary latch, located inthe center top of the grill, to the left to release the hood. 3. Lift the hood and secure it with ...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT Engine compartment component locations Refer to the 6.0L and 6.4L 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 tra...

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...

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 the windshield before turning on the wipers. Thelayer of ice has man...

• If the oil level is below the lowerhole or the MIN mark, addenough oil to raise the levelwithin the lower and upper holesor within the MIN-MAX range. • Oil levels above the upper hole or the MAX mark may cause enginedamage. Some oil must be removed from the engine by an authorizeddealer. 7. Put th...

Engine oil and filter recommendations Look for this certificationtrademark. Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the AmericanPetroleum Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conformsto the current engine and emission system protection standards and f...

BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice. If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalledafter the battery has been cleaned or replaced. For longer, trouble-free operation, keep...

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 you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle qualityof your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle trim iseventually relearned. • For flexible fuel vehicles, if you are operating on E85, you mayexperience poor starts or an inability to start the engine anddriveabilit...

• 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 thi...

Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused ormishandled. Fuel ethanol and gasoline may contain benzene, which is acancer-causing agent. Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel: • Extinguish all smoking materialsand any open flames beforefueling your vehicle....

Refueling Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause severeinjuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others: • Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island; • Turn off your engine when you are refueling; • Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle; • Keep spa...

At the next opportunity, safely pull off of the road, remove the fuel fillercap, align the cap properly and reinstall it. The check fuel caplight or “check fuel cap” message may not reset immediately; it may take several driving cycles for the check fuel cap light or “check fuel cap” message to turn...

If your vehicle is not a flexible fuel vehicle (FFV), then only useUNLEADED fuel or UNLEADED fuel blended with a maximum of 10%ethanol. Your vehicle was not designed to run on E85 fuels that areblended with a maximum of 85% ethanol. Do not use fuel containingmethanol. It can damage critical fuel sys...

Fuel quality 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 s...

• Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each timethe tank is filled. • Allow no more than two automatic click-offs when filling. • Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating. • Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand. • Use the same side of the same pump a...

15 minutes of steady driving on an expressway/highway followed by 20minutes of stop-and-go driving with at least four 30-second idle periods. 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...

For E-350 and E-450 vehicles with the Hydro-Boost BrakeSystem, do not press the brake pedal after the engine has been turned off. Pressing the brake pedal after the engine has been turnedoff will give a false power steering fluid level reading. 5. Recheck the fluid level on the dipstick. Do not add ...

DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE Your vehicle may be equipped with universal joints that requirelubrication. Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for maintenance intervals. If the original universal joints are replaced withuniversal joints equipped with grease fittings, lubrication ...

An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and/orengagement concerns and/or possible damage. Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments orcleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmissionoperation and result in damage to internal transmission ...

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...

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 1 4.6L V8 engine 5.4L V8 engine 6.8L V10 engine Air filter element FA-1632 FA-1632 FA-1632 Battery- standard / (auxiliary) BXT-65-650 / (BXT-65-750) BXT-65-650 / (BXT-65-750) BXT-65-650 / (BXT-65-750) Fuel filter FG-872 FG-872 FG-872 Oil filter FL-820-S FL-820-S FL-...

ENGINE DATA Engine * 4.6L V8engine 5.4L V8engine 6.8L V10 engine Cubic inches 281 330 415 Required fuel 87 octane or(E-85) 2 87 octane 87 octane Firing order 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 Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug Coil on plug Spark plug gap 0.052–0.056inch(1.3...

• 4.6L V8 and 5.4L V8 Engines with A/C • 6.8L V10 Engine VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Complete Ford built vehicles The vehicle identification number is attached to your vehicle in thefollowing places: • The top of the instrument panel on the driver’s side. 2008 Econoline (eco) Owners Guide (post-20...

• 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. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the followinginformation: 1. World...

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These qualityaccessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotiveneeds; they are custom designed to complement th...

Peace of mind Mobile-Ease™ hands-free communication system 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, d...

A Accessory delay ..........................52 AdvanceTrac ..............................170 Air cleaner filter ...............266–268 Airbag supplemental restraintsystem ..........................................87 and child safety seats ..............89description ................................8...

V Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) ..........................................274 Vehicle loading ..........................145 Ventilating your vehicle ...........165 W Warning lights (see Lights) .......12 Washer fluid ..............................235 Water, Driving through .............187 Wind...