Table of Contents
Introduction
Instrument Cluster
Entertainment Systems
Seating and Safety Restraints
Cleaning
Driving
Roadside Emergencies
Maintenance and Specifications
Accessories
Index
Table of Contents
CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
Introduction
CONGRATULATIONS
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide
Warning symbols on your vehicle
Protecting the environment
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty
Service Data Recording
Event Data Recording
Introduction
Notice to owners of diesel-powered vehicles
Special instructions
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles
Introduction
Using your vehicle as an ambulance
Introduction
Notice to owners of natural gas fueled vehicles
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information
Owner’s Guide for all other required information and warnings
Introduction
Introduction
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Hazard Warning Flasher
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Battery Acid
Introduction
Engine Oil
Service engine soon The Service
on, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specification
Instrument Cluster
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Anti-lock brake system If the
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster
Transmission control indicator
CHECK GAGE
GAUGES
Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed
the engine is overheating. Stop
Instrument Cluster
Engine oil pressure gauge
Trip odometer Registers the kilometers miles of individual
Instrument Cluster
4. Memory preset buttons To set
Entertainment Systems
AM/FM STEREO IF EQUIPPED
press and hold a preset button until sound returns
Entertainment Systems
7. CLK Clock To set the hour, press and hold CLK until CLOCK
AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE IF EQUIPPED
Entertainment Systems
FF fast forward Press to advance the tape
6. REW rewind Press to rewind the tape
Entertainment Systems
AM/FM STEREO / SINGLE CD RADIO IF EQUIPPED
Entertainment Systems
8. Memory presets To set a
Entertainment Systems
CD units are designed to play
Entertainment Systems
PREMIUM IN-DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED
Entertainment Systems
Entertainment Systems
6. Bass Press BASS then press
Entertainment Systems
10. Memory presets To set a
11. CD Press to select CD mode
RADIO FREQUENCIES
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS
CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE
CD/CD PLAYER CARE
AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE
Quick Start - How to get going
REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED
Clean using a circular motion
To play a video game
To operate the system
Entertainment Systems
Federal Communication Commission FCC Compliance
Safety information
Entertainment Systems
Temperature extremes
High/low temperature sensor circuit
Care of the videocassette player VCP
Environmental extremes
Cleaning video heads
Humidity and moisture condensation
Dew sensor circuit
Foreign substances
Features
AutoVision system
Playback and format
VCP protection circuits
2. POWER key
7. HEADPHONE VOLUME UP/DOWN KEYS button
VCP controls
3. PLAY key
Remote control
2. ENCORE button
4. RETRACKING button
5. TRACKING + button
Battery replacement
Entertainment Systems
Parental control
AutoVision controls
Entertainment Systems
Using headphones/Personal Audio Feature
Adjusting the volume
Entertainment Systems
Media select
Speakers ON/OFF mode
Entertainment Systems
Seek function
Memory preset control
Entertainment Systems
General operation
Flip-down screens
Entertainment Systems
Inserting/removing cassette Inserting cassette
Removing cassette
To play a video game
Entertainment Systems
On-screen indicators Playback operation
Still playback/Frame-to-frame playback on remote control
Fast-forward or rewind no picture
Fast-forward or rewind with picture
Auxiliary input jacks
Encore on remote control
Entertainment Systems
AutoPlay feature
Video source selection
Indications on the VCP
Entertainment Systems
Illuminates when a videocassette is ejected from the system
Entertainment Systems
In-home use
Entertainment Systems
Auxiliary jacks for home use
VIDEO OUT
DC jack in
AUDIO OUT LR
HEATER ONLY SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED
Climate Controls
Operating tips
1. Fan speed adjustment Controls
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED
Climate Controls
Operating tips
REAR FAN SPEED ADJUSTMENT IF EQUIPPED
Climate Controls
Battery saver
Lights
HEADLAMP CONTROL
Daytime running lamps DRL if equipped
High beams
Flash to pass
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Lights
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
INTERIOR LAMPS Cargo and dome lamps with rear headliner
Third row courtesy/reading/cargo lamps
Using the right bulbs
Front and rear courtesy/reading lamps
BULBS Replacing exterior bulbs
Function
Replacing headlamp bulbs aerodynamic
Lights
Replacing headlamp bulbs low series
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
Lights
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
1. Remove the two screws from the high-mount brakelamp assembly and
Lights
Replacing tail lamp/turn/backup lamp bulbs
Lights
Driver Controls
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
Windshield washer Push the end of the stalk
Changing the wiper blades
Installing a garage door opener if equipped
TILT STEERING WHEEL
OVERHEAD CONSOLE IF EQUIPPED
Storage compartment if equipped
Electronic compass/temperature display if equipped
Outside air temperature
Compass
Driver Controls
Compass calibration adjustment
Compass zone adjustment
Driver Controls
CELL PHONE USE
AUXILIARY POWER POINT
Driver Controls
POWER WINDOWS IF EQUIPPED
ACCESSORY DELAY
POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS IF EQUIPPED
Spotter mirror
Fold-away mirrors
Telescoping mirror
Driver Controls
Setting speed control
SPEED CONTROL IF EQUIPPED
Resuming a set speed
Driver Controls
release this control to decrease the vehicle set speed 1.6 km/h 1 mph
in increments by
RES SET ACCEL COAST
RES SET ACCEL COAST
Turning off speed control
Driver Controls
There are two ways to turn off the speed control
Press the speed control OFF control
POWER DOOR LOCKS IF EQUIPPED
Locks and Security
KEYS
Memory lock
Locking the doors
Unlocking the doors
Locks and Security
Replacing the battery
Sounding a panic alarm
Locks and Security
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters
Locks and Security
Illuminated entry
Locks and Security
Adjusting the front manual seat if equipped
Seating and Safety Restraints
SEATING
Adjusting the front power seat if equipped
Using the manual lumbar support
Seating and Safety Restraints
To remove the seat
Quick release captains chair 7 passenger second row only
Seating and Safety Restraints
To install the seat
Seating and Safety Restraints
REAR SEATS Accessing the 3rd, 4th and 5th row seats if equipped
Rear bench seat
To remove the seats
Seating and Safety Restraints
4. With assistance, remove the seat assembly
Seating and Safety Restraints
To install the seat
SAFETY RESTRAINTS Safety restraints precautions
Seating and Safety Restraints
Combination lap and shoulder belts
Vehicle sensitive mode
Automatic locking mode
Seating and Safety Restraints
When to use the automatic locking mode
How to use the automatic locking mode
How to disengage the automatic locking mode
Seating and Safety Restraints
Safety belt pretensioner
Seating and Safety Restraints
Front safety belt height adjustment
Adjusting the center lap belt
Lap belts
Seating and Safety Restraints
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
Conditions of operation
Then
BeltMinder
Reasons given
Consider
good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be
seriously injured in a crash during
times more likely to DIE. Safety
One time disable
Prime time for an accident
reduce risk of death to front seat
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature
Seating and Safety Restraints
Safety belt maintenance
Safety belt extension assembly
Seating and Safety Restraints
AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM SRS Important SRS precautions
Seating and Safety Restraints
Seating and Safety Restraints
between an occupant’s chest and the driver air bag module
How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work?
Children and air bags
Seating and Safety Restraints
Seating and Safety Restraints
one or more impact and safing sensors a readiness light and tone
Determining if the system is operational
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN
Seating and Safety Restraints
Important SRS precautions
Seating and Safety Restraints
Children and safety belts
When children should use booster seats
Child booster seats
Seating and Safety Restraints
Types of booster seats
Seating and Safety Restraints
The importance of shoulder belts
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child safety seats
Seating and Safety Restraints
Seating and Safety Restraints
When installing a child safety seat
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts
Seating and Safety Restraints
Seating and Safety Restraints
the belt webbing is not twisted
Attaching safety seats with tether straps
Seating and Safety Restraints
Front passenger seating position
Seating and Safety Restraints
Seating and Safety Restraints
4. Clip the tether strap hook to the seat pedestal to the location shown
Second row bucket seats Chateau Quads
Seating and Safety Restraints
Second, Third and Fourth row three passenger bench seats
Seating and Safety Restraints
Seating and Safety Restraints
Seating and Safety Restraints
Seven passenger wagon Eight passenger wagon Twelve passenger wagon
Fifteen passenger wagon represents LATCH anchors
represents tether strap anchors
Seating and Safety Restraints
child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death
Driving
STARTING
Positions of the ignition
Preparing to start your vehicle
Important safety precautions
Driving
Starting the engine
Driving
Using the engine block heater if equipped
Guarding against exhaust fumes
Important ventilating information
BRAKES
Using ABS
ABS warning lamp
Parking brake
Driving
STEERING
TRACTION-LOK AXLE IF EQUIPPED
PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE
Driving
VEHICLE STABILITY AND HANDLING
Driving
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake-shift interlock
Driving
R Reverse
P Park
Driving
N Neutral
Overdrive
Drive not shown
2 Second
1 First
Forced downshifts
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow
D Drive with Overdrive
Driving
P Park
R Reverse
D Drive without Overdrive
3 Third
Driving
2 Second
EMERGENCY MANEUVERS
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
Driving
VEHICLE LOADING - WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER
Driving
Driving
GCW must never exceed the GCWR
Driving
TRAILER TOWING
Calculating the load your vehicle can carry/tow
Driving
GCWR Gross Combined Weight Rating/Trailer Weights
Rear
Maximum
Driving
GCWR Gross Combined Weight Rating/Trailer Weights
Driving
Rear
Maximum
GCWR Gross Combined Weight Rating/Trailer Weights
Driving
Rear
Maximum
passenger 8600 GVWR
GCWR Gross Combined Weight Rating/Trailer Weights
Driving
Rear
axle
ratio
passenger 9300 GVWR
GCWR Gross Combined Weight Rating/Trailer Weights
Engine
E-350 Chassis Cab 138” wheelbase, dual rear wheel GVWR
E-350 Stripped Chassis 158” wheelbase, dual rear wheel 11500 GVWR
E-350 Chassis Cab 176” wheelbase, dual rear wheel GVWR
E-450 Cutaway and Chassis Cab all wheelbases, all GVWRs
E-450 Stripped Chassis all wheelbases, all GVWRs
GCWR Gross Combined Weight Rating/Trailer Weights
Driving
Maximum trailer weight for all cutaway E-350 and E-450 vehicles
Preparing to tow
Hitches
GCWR Gross Combined Weight Rating/Trailer Weights
Safety chains
Do not attach safety chains to the bumper
Using a step bumper if equipped
Trailer brakes
Trailer towing tips
Servicing after towing
Driving
Launching or retrieving a boat
RECREATIONAL TOWING ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND
2WD vehicles with automatic transmissions
Driving
Roadside Emergencies
USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
HAZARD FLASHER
Roadside Emergencies
To reset the switch 1. Turn the ignition OFF
Roadside Emergencies
FUSES AND RELAYS
Fuses
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
COLOR
Fuse/Relay
Fuse Amp
Description
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Emergencies
Description
Roadside Emergencies
Fuse/Relay
Fuse Amp
Description
Power distribution box
Power Distribution Box
Roadside Emergencies
Fuse/Relay
Power Distribution Box
Roadside Emergencies
Fuse/Relay
Fuse Amp
Instrument panel relay module
Relay modules
Roadside Emergencies
Relay location
Engine compartment relay module
Roadside Emergencies
Description
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
Roadside Emergencies
To remove the spare tire
Spare tire information
Roadside Emergencies
Preparing to change the tire
Tire change procedure
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Emergencies
Replacing the tire
Roadside Emergencies
Rear axle jacking points - E-350 Dual Rear Wheel DRW and E-450
Front axle jacking points
Do not place the jack under or on the steering linkage
Roadside Emergencies
Stowing the flat/spare tire
Roadside Emergencies
Wheel lug nut torque specifications
Bolt size
Wheel lug nut torque
Roadside Emergencies
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Roadside Emergencies
Connecting the jumper cables
Preparing your vehicle
1. Use only a 12-volt supply to start your vehicle
Roadside Emergencies
2. Connect the other end of the positive + cable to the positive + terminal of the assisting battery
Roadside Emergencies
Jump starting
Roadside Emergencies
Removing the jumper cables
Roadside Emergencies
3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive + terminal of the booster vehicle’s battery
Roadside Emergencies
WRECKER TOWING
Roadside Emergencies
Customer Assistance
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home
Away from home
Customer Assistance
THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD U.S. ONLY
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN
Customer Assistance
Board membership
What kinds of cases does the Board review?
Customer Assistance
Oral presentations
What the Board needs
Customer Assistance
Making a decision
To request a DSB Brochure/Application
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM CANADA ONLY
Customer Assistance
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
Customer Assistance
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE
For a free publication catalog, order toll free
Obtaining a French owner’s guide
IN CALIFORNIA U.S. ONLY
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS U.S. ONLY
Customer Assistance
WASHING THE EXTERIOR
Cleaning
WAXING
PAINT CHIPS
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
ENGINE
Cleaning
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES
PLASTIC NON-PAINTED EXTERIOR PARTS
Cleaning
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS
INTERIOR TRIM
INTERIOR
Cleaning
LEATHER SEATS IF EQUIPPED
UNDERBODY
FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS
Cleaning
Cleaning
Motorcraft Custom Bright Metal Cleaner ZC-15
Maintenance and Specifications
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
Working with the engine off
OPENING THE HOOD
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Engine compartment component locations
Maintenance and Specifications
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Maintenance and Specifications
ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil
Maintenance and Specifications
Adding engine oil
Maintenance and Specifications
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
Engine oil and filter recommendations
Maintenance and Specifications
BATTERY
Maintenance and Specifications
Maintenance and Specifications
1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake
Enables calibrated gauges to work properly
RETURN
ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant
50-50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following
Adding engine coolant
Maintenance and Specifications
Maintenance and Specifications
make it difficult to see through the windshield
Recycled engine coolant
Maintenance and Specifications
Coolant refill capacity
Severe climates
It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration above 50%
NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%
When fail-safe mode is activated
What you should know about fail-safe cooling if equipped
How fail-safe cooling works
Maintenance and Specifications
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
Important safety precautions
Maintenance and Specifications
Maintenance and Specifications
Always turn off the vehicle before fueling
Fuel Filler Cap
Maintenance and Specifications
Choosing the right fuel
Octane recommendations
Fuel quality
Maintenance and Specifications
Cleaner air
Running out of fuel
Fuel Filter
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques
Calculation 2 Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used
Calculating fuel economy
Maintenance and Specifications
Maintenance
Driving style - good driving and fuel economy habits
Habits
Maintenance and Specifications
Conditions
EPA window sticker
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Maintenance and Specifications
On board diagnostics OBD-II
Maintenance and Specifications
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance I/M testing
Maintenance and Specifications
CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID
Maintenance and Specifications
BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR
DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE
TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid if equipped
Maintenance and Specifications
Low fluid level
Correct fluid level
High fluid level
Maintenance and Specifications
An overfill condition of
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
Maintenance and Specifications
Automatic transmission fluid filter if equipped
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
Maintenance and Specifications
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
Changing the air filter element
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
Maintenance and Specifications
Temperature A B C
Treadwear
Traction AA A B C
Maintenance and Specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
TIRES
Maintenance and Specifications
Information on “P” type tires
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL
Maintenance and Specifications
Speed rating - km/h mph
Letter rating
Maintenance and Specifications
12. Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades
Maintenance and Specifications
Maintenance and Specifications
maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a dual a
Information on “T” type tires
Location of the tire label
TIRE CARE
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance and Specifications
To check the pressure in your tires
Tire inflation information
Maintenance and Specifications
Tire rotation
Tire and wheel alignment
Maintenance and Specifications
Maintenance and Specifications
Front Wheel Drive FWD vehicles front tires at top of diagram
Tire wear
Maintenance and Specifications
Safety practices
Tire Replacement Requirements
Maintenance and Specifications
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
Highway hazards
Maintenance and Specifications
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component1
4.6L V8 engine
6.8L
Refer to the Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid
Ford Part
Maintenance and Specifications
Refer to the Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo
Fluid
Ford Part
Maintenance and Specifications
Fluid
Ford Part
Application
Maintenance and Specifications
Fluid
Ford Part
Application
Maintenance and Specifications
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
specification
Ford part
Ford
Maintenance and Specifications
specification
Ford part
Ford part
Maintenance and Specifications
specification
Ford part
Ford part
ENGINE DATA
4.6L
5.4L
6.8L V10 engine
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Van/wagon models
E-150
E-250
E-350
Dimension
Cutaway/commercial stripped chassis models
Body style
E-450
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Complete Ford built vehicles
Maintenance and Specifications
Body style
Certification label for incomplete vehicles
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
TRUCK APPLICATION
Manual transmission
Code
Transmission Description
Electric
PASSENGER CAR APPLICATION
Accessories
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
Not all accessories are available for all models
Exterior style
Lifestyle
Interior style
Accessories
Peace of mind
Accessories
Index
see Lamps
Index
dipstick
Index
Gas cap see Fuel cap
see Fuel economy
replacing bulbs
specifications chart
side view mirrors power
Index
Jump-starting your vehicle
Safety seats for children
Index
Servicing your vehicle
see Changing the Tire
power
Index
Water, Driving through
wipers