Ford 2009 E-450 v.2- User Manual

Warning symbols on your vehicle When you see this symbol, it isimperative that you consult therelevant section of this guide beforetouching or attempting adjustmentof any kind. Protecting the environment We must all play our part inprotecting the environment. Correctvehicle usage and the authorizedd...

Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils sincethese additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage. SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is cov...

Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electroniccontrols. WARNING: Please read the section Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions couldresult in ...

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...

Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specificinformation For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped withfeatures and options that are different from the ones that are describedin this Owner’s Guide. A market unique supplement may be supplied that complements this boo...

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 ...

Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On BoardDiagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which coulddamage your catalytic co...

WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle.Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer. Driving extendeddistances with the parking brake engaged can cause ...

WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. Low tire pressure warning (ifequipped): Illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If the lightremains on at start up or whiledriving, the tire pressure should bechecked. Refer to Inflating your tires in the Tires, ...

Anti-theft system: Flashes when the SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theftSystem has been activated. Overdrive off (if equipped): Illuminates when the overdrivefunction of the transmission hasbeen turned off; refer to the Driving chapter. If the light does not illuminate, have the transmission serviced soon...

Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and thedriver’s door is opened. Parking brake on warning chime: Sounds when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph(5 ...

WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. Odometer: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the vehicle. Refer to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter on how to switch the display from Metric toEnglish. Trip odometer: Registers the miles (kilomete...

Engine oil pressure gauge: Indicates engine oil pressure. Theneedle should stay in the normaloperating range (between “L” and“H”). If the needle falls below thenormal range, stop the vehicle, turnoff the engine and check the engineoil level. Add oil if needed. If the oillevel is correct, have your v...

AUDIO SYSTEMS AM/FM stereo system (if equipped) WARNING: 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 theirfocus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is ...

TREB (Treble): Press MENU to reach the treble setting. Use / to adjust. BAL (Balance): Press MENU to reach the balance setting. Use / to adjust the audio between the left (L) and right (R) speakers. PressOK to close and return to the main menu. FADE (If equipped with four speaker audio system): Pres...

5. SEEK: In radio mode, press / to access the previous/next strong station. In CD mode, press / to access the previous/next CD track. 6. / OK (Play/Pause): This control is operational in CD/MP3 mode. Whena CD/MP3 is playing, press to pause or play the current CD/MP3. TheCD/MP3 status will display in...

15. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decreasevolume. Note: If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition isturned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening levelwhen the ignition switch is turned back on. 16. CD: Press to enter CD/MP3 mode. If a CD...

Auxiliary input jack (if equipped) WARNING: 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 theirfocus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safeopera...

Troubleshooting: 1. Do not connect the audio input jack to a line level output. Line leveloutputs are intended for connection to a home stereo and are notcompatible with the AIJ. The AIJ will only work correctly with devicesthat have a headphone output with a volume control. 2. Do not set the portab...

CDs with homemade paper(adhesive) labels should not beinserted into the CD player asthe label may peel and cause theCD to become jammed. It isrecommended that homemadeCDs be identified withpermanent felt tip marker ratherthan adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Pleasecontact your authori...

Sample MP3 structure If you are burning your own MP3discs, it is important to understandhow the system will read thestructures you create. While variousfiles may be present, (files withextensions other than mp3), onlyfiles with the .mp3 extension will beplayed. Other files will be ignoredby the syst...

• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freewayoverpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunderstorms caninterfere with your reception. • Station overload: When you pass a ground based broadcast repeatingtower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and result ...

Radio Display Condition Action Required NO TEXT Song title information not available. Song title information not available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. NO TEXT Category information not available. Category information not available at this time on this channel. The sy...

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 Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, licenseplate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the headlamps on. 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 • th...

Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activateand release to deactivate. PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel and all applicableilluminated switches in the vehicleduring headlamp and parklampoperation. Move the control to the full uprightposition, past detent,...

To adjust the headlamps: 1. Park your vehicle on a level surface about 25 feet (7.6 meters) awayfrom a vertical plain surface (3). Check your headlamp alignment atnight or in a dark area so that you can see the headlamp beam pattern. • (1) 8 feet (2.4 meters) • (2) Center height of lamp toground • (...

7. On the wall or screen, locate the high intensity area of the beampattern. The left edge of the high intensity area should be even with thevertical line corresponding to the headlamp under adjustment. If the leftedge of the high intensity area is not even with the vertical line, followthe next ste...

5. Locate the vertical adjuster onthe back of each headlamp, then usea long Phillips #2 screwdriver toturn the adjuster eithercounterclockwise (to adjust down)or clockwise (to adjust up) aligningthe upper edge of the light patternup to the horizontal line. 6. Repeat step 3–5 for the otherheadlamp. 7...

Cargo lamps The dome portion of the cargolamp, the center light, can be turnedon when the headlamp control isrotated fully counterclockwise orwhen any door is opened. With the ignition key in the accessory or on position, the rear lamp canbe turned on or off by sliding the control. Front and rear co...

Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all bulbs frequently. Replacing headlamp bulbs (aerodynamic) 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position and open thehood. 2. Remove the three screws fromthe top and bottom front of theheadlamp assembly and pull theassembly straight out. 3....

Replacing headlamps (sealed beam) 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position and open thehood. 2. Remove the four screws from thetop and bottom front of theheadlamp assembly and carefullyremove the lamp/bezel. 3. Remove the four screws and theretaining ring. 4. Disconnect the electrical...

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. WARNING: Never adjust ...

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...

To prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the power point(s)over the vehicle capacity of 12 VDC/180W. If the power point or cigarlighter socket is not working, a fuse may have blown. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for information on checking and replacing fuses....

Press and pull the window switchesto open and close windows. • Push down (to the first detent)and hold the switch to open. • Pull up (to the first detent) andhold the switch to close. One touch down Allows the driver’s window to openfully without holding the controldown. Push the switch completelydo...

The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever thevehicle is placed in R (Reverse) to ensure a bright clear view whenbacking up. Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the interiorrear view mirror since this may impair proper mirrorperformance. Do not clean the housing ...

SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) With speed control set, you can maintain a set speed without keepingyour foot on the accelerator pedal. WARNING: Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. Setting speed control The controls for using your speedcontrol...

They are coded as follows: Switch Circuit number Wire color Fuse AUX 1 CAC05 Yellow 30A AUX 2 CAC06 Green withBrown Trace 30A AUX 3 CAC07 Violet withGreen Trace 10A AUX 4 CAC08 Brown 15A More detailed information about the Upfitter switches can be found inthe Upfitter Switches bulletin found at www....

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 features work when the ignition is in anyposition. The panic feature is activewhen the ignition is in either theaccessory, off or on positions. If there are problems with theremote entry sys...

2. Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals on the backsurface of the circuit board. 3. Remove the old battery. Note: Please refer to local regulations when disposing oftransmitter batteries. 4. Insert the new battery. Refer tothe diagram inside the remote entrytransmitter for the correcto...

program your spare keys to your vehicle or you can program the keysyourself. Refer to Programming spare keys for instructions on how to program the coded key. Note: The SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems mayres...

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

Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped) WARNING: Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Lift handle to move seat forward orbackward. Pull lever up to adjust ...

Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped) The lumbar support control islocated on the inboard side of thedriver’s seat. Turn the lumbar support controlclockwise to increase firmness. Turn the lumbar support controlcounterclockwise to increasesoftness. Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)...

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. 2009 Econoline (ec...

4. Engage the front LH/RH hooks to the LH/RH front striker pins. 5. After the front LH/RH hooks are engaged to the LH/RH front strikerpins, pull LH/RH seat latch release straps to allow engagement of thelatch to the striker pins. Refer to the illustration in To remove the rear seats above. 6. Pull/p...

WARNING: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do notallow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equippedwith seats and safety belts. Be sure ...

• Front and rear seats 2. To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from thebuckle. • 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 threetypes of locking modes described b...

Automatic locking mode When to use the automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt willstill retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automaticlocking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. This mode should be used any time a ch...

How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retractcompletely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate thevehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. WARNING: After any vehicle collision, the safety belt systems at all seating ...

Front safety belt height adjustment The front seat and outboardpositions are equipped with a heightadjuster. Adjust the height of theshoulder belt so the belt restsacross the middle of your shoulder. To adjust the shoulder belt height,push the button and slide the heightadjuster down. Release the bu...

Belt-Minder 姞 The Belt-Minder 威 feature is a supplemental warning to the safety belt warning function. This feature provides additional reminders to thedriver that the driver’s safety belt is unbuckled by intermittentlysounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning lamp in theinstrument c...

WARNING: Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt or insert a latchplate into the buckle to avoid the Belt-Minder 威 chime. To do so may adversely affect the performance of the vehicle’s air bagsystem One-time disable Any time the safety belt is buckled and then unbuckled during anignition on cycle...

3. At a moderate speed, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt threetimes, ending with the safety belt in the unbuckled state. • After Step 3 is complete, the safety belt warning light will be turnedon for three seconds. • Belt-Minder 威 will automatically exit programming mode without changing its ena...

AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) 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. WARNING: All occupa...

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. WARNING: Airb...

WARNING: If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injuryin a collision. Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cl...

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 lb (3856 kg). See Vehicle loading – with andwithout a trailer in the Tires, Wheels and loading chapter. W...

NHTSA deactivation criteria (excluding Canada) 1. Infant. An infant (less than 1 year old) must ride in the front seat because: • the vehicle has no rear seat; • the vehicle has a rear seat too small to accommodate a rear-facinginfant seat; or • the infant has a medical condition which, according to...

Transport Canada deactivation criteria (Canada Only) 1. Infant: An infant (less than 1 year old) must ride in the front seat because: • my vehicle has no rear seat; • the rear seat in my vehicle cannot accommodate a rear-facing infantseat; or • the infant has a medical condition which, according to ...

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safetyrestraints for children. Also see Airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using airbags. Important child restraint precautions WARNING: Always make ...

Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children RestraintType Child Weight Use any attachment method as indicated below by “X” LATCH(loweranchorsandtoptetheranchor) LATCH(loweranchorsonly) Safetybeltandtoptetheranchor Safetybelt andLATCH(loweranchorsand toptetheranchor) Safetybelt...

Transporting children Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that isappropriate for their age, height and weight. All children are shapeddifferently. The child height, age and weight thresholds provided arerecommendations or the minimum requirements of law. The NationalHighway T...

If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child beinginjured in a crash greatly increases. Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attachingchild safety seats When used in combination, either the safety belt or the LATCH loweranchors may be attached first, provided a prope...

Perform the following steps to install a child safety seat with tetheranchors: Front passenger seating position The tether can be attached directlyto the rear of the front seat. 1. Adjust the front right-handpassenger seat full forward. 2009 Econoline (eco) Owners Guide, 2nd PrintingUSA (fus) Seatin...

Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth row bench seats For the center position of athree-passenger bench seat, thetether strap can be attached directlyto the tether bracket providedunder the back edge of the seatcushion. For the outboard positions,the tether strap can be attached tothe slot in the side of...

Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster thatkeeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across thestomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest andrest snugly near the center of the shoulder. The drawings below comparethe ideal fit (cente...

Move a child to a different seating location if the shoulder belt does notstay positioned on the shoulder during use. Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat. WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the back be...

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...

INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Tire Quality Grades apply to newpneumatic passenger car tires. TheQuality grades can be found whereapplicable on the tire sidewallbetween tread shoulder andmaximum section width. Forexample: • Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A These Tire Quality G...

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...

WARNING: 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...

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...

WARNING: When mounting replacement tires and wheels, you should not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire to set the beads without additional precautionslisted below. If the beads do not seat at the maximum pressureindicated, re-lubricate and try again.When inflating the ...

WARNING: 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 fiveseconds. WARNING: Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The tires may fail and injure a p...

• 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, ...

Low TirePressureWarningLight Possible cause Customer Action Required SolidWarningLight Tire(s)under-inflated 1. Check your tire pressure to ensure tiresare properly inflated; refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter. 2. After inflating your tires to themanufacturer’s recommended inflationpressu...

Since tires need to be rotated to provide consistent performance andmaximum tire life, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System needs to knowwhen the tires are rotated to determine which set of tires are on thefront and which are on the rear. With this information, the system candetect and properly warn ...

TPMS reset procedure It is recommended that you read the entire procedure before attempting. Note: To enter the reset mode, Steps 1–6 MUST be completed within 60 seconds. 1. Place the ignition in the off position and keep the key in the ignition. 2. Press and release the brakepedal. 3. Cycle the ign...

1. Left front tire (Front driver’s side) 2. Right front tire (Front passenger’s side) 3. Right rear tire (Rear passenger’s side) 4. Left rear tire (Rear driver’s side) 8. Left front tire: Place the TPMS reset tool against the left front tire where the tire meets the rim, opposite from the valve stem...

Note: • If a double horn chirp is heard, repeat the procedure. If a single hornchirp is not heard, move the vehicle to rotate the wheels at least a 1 ⁄ 4 -turn and repeat the procedure starting with Step 1. • If a double horn chirp is heard even after the wheels wererepositioned, contact your author...

Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains: • Use only SAE Class S chains. • Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch anywiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or bang against yourvehicle, stop and re-tighten the chains....

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....

WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structuraldamage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personalinjury. GCW (Gross Combined Weight) – is the...

WARNING: Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the original tires because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tireswith a higher limit than the original tires do not increase the GVWRand GAWR limitations. WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle ...

TRAILER TOWING Refer to 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement for Diesel engine towing information. Your vehicle may tow a class I, II or III trailer, provided the maximumtrailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listedfor your...

Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle’s engine,transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect thesecomponents carefully after any towing operation. Do not exceed trailer weight of 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) when towing withbumper only. WARNING: Do not exceed the GVWR or the ...

WARNING: Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle’s brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collisiongreatly increase. The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at theGVWR not GCWR. Integrated trai...

during manual activation without a trailer connected or when gainadjustments are made with no trailer connected. • TBC GAIN = XX.X OUTPUT = ////// : When the vehicle’s brake pedal is pushed, or when the manual control is activated, bar indicators willilluminate in the instrument cluster message cent...

1. Make sure the trailer brakes are in good working condition,functioning normally, and properly adjusted. See your trailer dealer ifnecessary. 2. Hook up the trailer and make the electrical connections according tothe trailer manufacturer’s instructions. 3. When a trailer with electric brakes is pl...

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 (1,600 km) of a new vehicle. • To ensure proper “break-in” of powertrain components during the first500 miles (800 km) of trailer towing, drive no faste...

• 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...

• 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 10 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...

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...

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) may enhance your vehicle’s directionalstability during adverse maneuvers, for example when cornering severely oravoiding objects in the roadway. ESC operates by applying brakes to one ormore of the wheels individually and, if nece...

STEERING To help prevent damage to the power steering system: • Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until itstops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running. • Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level(If the fluid level is below the...

drivers to drive the van on a regular basis. These drivers will gainvaluable experience handling the van. This experience will help makeeach trip safer. The van should be operated at a safe speed which, in some conditions,may be less than the posted speed limit. Further, all occupants should be prop...

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 ...

Used for improved traction on slippery roads. Selecting 3 (Third)provides additional engine braking. 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slippery roads or to provide additionalengine braking on downgrades. 1 (First) • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever....

REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The rear-view camera systemlocated on the back door provides avideo image, which appears in therear view mirror or navigationscreen (if equipped), of the areabehind the vehicle. It addsassistance to the driver whilereversing or reverse parking thevehicle. To use ...

Note: The default setting for the rear camera delay is off. Push the “Settings” button found on the navigation screen (if equipped) to set therear camera delay feature to on or off. When towing, the camera system will only see what is being towedbehind the vehicle; this might not provide adequate co...

Servicing • If the image comes on while the vehicle is not in R (Reverse), havethe system inspected by your authorized dealer. • If the image is not clear, then check if there is anything covering thelens such as dirt, mud, ice, snow, etc. If the image is still not clearafter cleaning, have your sys...

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 In Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you maypurchase exten...

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...

WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. If your vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary battery,disconnecting the primary under-hood battery DOES NOT removepower from all circuits. To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the inside of thefuse panel cov...

Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damageto the TPMS sensors, refer to Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Replace the spare tire with a road tire as soon as possible. During repairing or replacing ofthe flat tire, have the a...

• Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar sparetire • Use more than one dissimilar spare tire at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment • Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above at any one wheellocation can lead to im...

Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel andseek service as soon as possible. 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(113 km/h). It ...

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

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...

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...

WARNING: When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum orbrake disc that contacts the wheel. Ensure that any fasteners thatattach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do ...

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. WARNING: Do not connect the end of th...

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 Warranty repairs to your vehicle must be performed by an authorizedFord, Lincoln, or Mercury dealer. While any authorized dealer handlingyour vehicle line will provide warranty service, we recommend youreturn to your selling authorized dealer who wants to ensure yourcon...

In Canada: Mailing Address (Ford vehicles) Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 Telephone 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Online www.ford.ca Mailing Address (Lincoln vehicles) Lincoln CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oak...

for your name and address, general information about your new vehicle,information about your warranty concerns, and any steps you havealready taken to try to resolve them. A Customer Claim Form will bemailed that will need to be completed, signed and returned to the BBBalong with proof of ownership....

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. WARN...

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/Customer Infor...

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 ...

1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap3. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick4. Air filter assembly5. Engine oil dipstick6. Power steering fluid reservoir7. Brake fluid reservoir8. Engine coolant reservoir9. Power distribution box10. Battery WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid ...

State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may restrict theuse of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive.Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be usedonly if they provide cold weather protection without damaging thevehicle’s paint finish, wipe...

1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into theoil pan. 3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P(Park). 4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Locate and carefully remove theen...

Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter. 2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certifiedengine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler capand use a funnel to pour the engine oil...

Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other enginetreatments. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage thatis not covered by Ford warranty. Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedulelisted in the scheduled maintenance information. Ford pro...

When the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed, thetransmission must learn its adaptive strategy. As a result of this, thetransmission may shift firmly. This operation is considered normal andwill fully update transmission operation to its optimum shift feel. Note: Electrical or electro...

Auxiliary battery (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with a frame-mounted auxiliary batterylocated on the passenger side frame rail, behind the front passengerdoor. This auxiliary battery is connected to the auxiliary battery relay, soit is not used to start the vehicle. Battery relearn Beca...

• Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized recycling centerto find out more about recyclingautomotive batteries. ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant sho...

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 scheduled maintenance information for service interv...

WARNING: Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam and scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hotengine parts. WARNING: Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid container. If sprayed on the...

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. ...

Refueling WARNING: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause severe injuries. 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; ...

Choosing the right fuel If your vehicle is a flexible fuel vehicle (FFV), use only UNLEADEDFUEL and FUEL ETHANOL (Ed75–Ed85). If your vehicle is not a flexible fuel vehicle (FFV), then only useUNLEADED fuel or UNLEADED fuel blended with a maximum of 10%ethanol. Do not use fuel ethanol (E85), diesel,...

Fuel quality Do not add aftermarket fuel additive products to your fuel tank. Itshould not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fueltank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octanerating. These products have not been approved for your engine andcould cause dama...

• 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...

Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting theengine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. Theengine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete. Ifthe vehicle is s...

WARNING: For E-350 and E-450 vehicles with the Hydro-Boost Brake System, do not press the brake pedal after the engine has been turned off. Pressing the brake pedal after the engine has beenturned off will give a false power steering fluid level reading. 5. Recheck the fluid level on the dipstick. D...

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) Oil filter FL-820-S FL-820-S FL-820-S PCV valve 2 Spark plugs 3 T...

ENGINE DATA Engine 1 4.6L V8 engine 5.4L V8 engine 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 0.052–0.056 inch(...

• 4.6L V8, 5.4L V8 and 6.8L V10 engines with A/C IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Compliance Certification Label(complete Ford built vehicles) The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations requirethat a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle andprescribe where ...

Vehicle identification number (VIN) The VIN is located on the driver side instrument panel or on thecertification label. It contains the following information: 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross VehicleWeight Rating (GVWR) / RestraintSystem 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4....

TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find a transmission code on the Safety Compliance CertificationLabel. The following table tells you which transmission each coderepresents. Description Code Four-speed automatic overdrive (4R75E) Q Five-speed automatic TorqShift with Tow/Haul T Five-speed autom...

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...

A Accessory delay ..........................65 AdvanceTrac ..............................201 Air cleaner filter ...............302–304 Airbag supplemental restraintsystem ........................................110 and child safety seats ............112description ..............................110di...

snow tires and chains ............169spare tire .........................236, 238terminology .............................143tire grades ...............................143treadwear ........................142, 149 Towing .......................................177 recreational towing ...................