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