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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introductory Information ....... 1 Safety Restraints ..........11 Starting Your Econoline ....... 55 Warning Lights and Gauges ....... 67 Instrument Panel Controls ......81 Steering Column Controls ......99 Features ............113 Electronic Sound Systems ......149 Driving Your Econoline ......

  • Page 4: Introductory Information

    Introductory Information Ford’s Commitment to You At Ford Motor Company, excellence is the continuous commitment to achieve the best result possible. It is dedication to learning what you want, determination to develop the right concept, and execution of that concept with care, precision, and attention to detail.
  • Page 5 This guide describes equipment and gives specifications for equipment that was in effect when this guide was approved for printing. Ford may discontinue models or change specifications or design without any notice and without incurring obligation.
  • Page 6 Canadian Owners — French Version French Owner Guides can be obtained from your dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box 1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3.
  • Page 7 If you lose your Warranty Information Booklet, you can get a new one free of charge. Contact any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer, or refer to the addresses and phone numbers on the first page of this owner guide.

  • Page 8: Special Notices

    Special Notices NOTICE TO OWNERS OF LIGHT TRUCK AMBULANCE CONVERSIONS If your light truck is equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package, it can be utilized as an ambulance. Ford urges ambulance manufacturers to follow the recommendations of the Ford Incomplete Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder’s Layout Book, and the...
  • Page 9 Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the same as the warranty number that appears on your owner card. You should include this number any time you write to Ford Motor Company about your vehicle. The Vehicle Identification Number is attached to...
  • Page 10 Your Ford dealer has information about the availability of many items of equipment which may be ordered for your...
  • Page 11 Use only the type of engine oil that Ford recommends. See Engine oil recommendations in the Index. Do not use special “break-in” oils.
  • Page 12 Ford, however, believes that continual improvement in customer satisfaction is a high priority. For this reason, Ford has authorized its dealers to repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by...
  • Page 13 Cleaning Chrome and Aluminum Parts Wash chrome and aluminum parts with the same detergent you use to wash the vehicle body, such as Ford Premium Car Wash Concentrate. You can use Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Remover or equivalent to...

  • Page 14: Safety Restraints

    Safety Restraints Important Safety Belt Information The use of safety belts helps to restrain you and your passengers in case of a collision. In most states and in Canada the law requires their use. Safety belts provide best restraint when: the seatback is upright the occupant is sitting upright (not slouched) the lap belt is snug and low on the hips...
  • Page 15 RWARNING Passengers should not be allowed to ride in the cargo area. Persons not riding in a seat with a fastened seat belt are much more likely to suffer serious injury in a collision. Cargo should always be secured to prevent it from shifting and causing damage to the vehicle or harm to passengers.
  • Page 16 RWARNING Lock the doors of your vehicle before driving to lessen the risk of the door coming open in a collision. Your vehicle is equipped with a dual locking mode retractor on the shoulder belt portion of the combination lap/shoulder safety belt for front seat passenger and rear seat outboard passengers.

  • Page 17: Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts

    To switch the retractor from the “emergency locking mode” to the “automatic locking mode,” perform the following steps: 1. Buckle the lap/shoulder combination belt. 2. Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is extracted, and when allowed to retract, a clicking sound will be heard.
  • Page 18 After you get into your vehicle, close the door and lock it. Then adjust the seat to the position that suits you best. To fasten the belt Pull the combination lap/shoulder belt from the retractor so that the shoulder portion of the belt crosses your shoulder and chest.
  • Page 19 RWARNING Front and rear seat occupants, including pregnant women, should wear safety belts for optimum protection in an accident. Due to folding rear seats, sometimes the buckles and tongues toward the center of the vehicle may be hidden by the rear edge of the seat cushion.
  • Page 20 Proper stowage of shoulder safety belt...
  • Page 21 Location of the stowage hook caution label on safety belt...
  • Page 22 Location of the detachable anchor warning label on safety belt In order to remove the rear seat, the safety belt must be disengaged from the seat. To disengage the safety belt from the seat, insert a key or small screwdriver into the slot provided on the detachable anchor.
  • Page 23 Whenever a rear seat has been removed, the tongue end of the detachable anchor must be correctly stowed. See the following illustrations. Rear seat shoulder safety belt — stowage (with seat removed)
  • Page 24 Rear seat shoulder safety belt — stowage (with seat removed) RWARNING When reinstalling a rear seat in your vehicle it must be placed in its original position. Improper installation of the seat will prevent correct use of the safety belts and could increase the risk of injury.
  • Page 25 After installing the rear seat, make sure the safety belt is not twisted before you insert it into the detachable anchor. A twisted safety belt may cause the retractor to not work properly. Then insert the detachable anchor tongue into the detachable anchor until you hear a “snap”...
  • Page 26 Adjust the belt so that it fits snugly and as low as possible around the hips: If you need to lengthen the belt, unfasten it and repeat the procedure above. If you need to shorten the belt, pull on the loose end of the webbing.
  • Page 27 2. While the belt retracts, guide the tongue to its stowed position. If you do not guide the tongue, it may strike you or part of the vehicle. How to Untwist or Unjam a Safety Belt Retractor If you should jam the lap belt retractor by allowing the belt to retract when it is twisted, you can free the webbing with this procedure: 1.
  • Page 28 Procedure to Correct a Twisted Safety Shoulder Belt at the “D” Ring (if so equipped) Front and/or Rear Outboard Seating Positions. NOTE: The restraint system shown in the following figures may be different than the restraint system in your vehicle. However, use these figures and this procedure to correct a twisted safety shoulder belt at any outboard seating...
  • Page 29 1. Grasp the belt webbing at the “D” ring. See Figure 2. 2. Rotate and fold the belt webbing over itself as required to remove the twist. 3. Feed the folded portion of the belt through the “D” ring.
  • Page 30 4. When completed, the safety belt should look like Figure 3. Safety Belt Extension Assembly For some people, the safety belt may be too short even when it is fully extended. You can add about eight inches (20 cm) to the belt length with a safety belt extension assembly (part number 611C22).

  • Page 31: Safety Belt Maintenance

    (slide bar) (if so equipped), child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if so equipped), and attaching hardware, should be inspected after any collision. Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. However, if the collision...
  • Page 32 Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Driver air bag for E-150, E-250 and E-350, except cutaway and strip chassis If the letters “SRS” appear in the center of the steering wheel, your vehicle is equipped with a driver side air bag supplemental restraint system, located in the steering wheel.
  • Page 33 There are four very important reasons to use safety belts even with an air bag system. Use your safety belts to: help keep you in the proper seating position (away from the air bag) when it inflates reduce the risk of harm in rollover, side or rear impact collisions, because an air bag is not designed to inflate in such situations reduce the risk of harm in frontal collisions...
  • Page 34 How the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Operates The air bag supplemental restraint system has two main parts. One part is the air bag system with the driver air bag and inflator located in the center of the steering wheel. The second part is the electrical system, which has impact sensors, and a diagnostic module, and backup power supply.
  • Page 35 RWARNING If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the air bag system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. Tone generator The air bag readiness light indicates the air bag system condition.
  • Page 36 The air bag system is designed to stay out of sight until it is activated. The air bag system is designed to deploy in frontal and front-angled collisions more severe than hitting a parked vehicle of similar size and weight head-on at about 28 mph (45 km/h).
  • Page 37 The surface of the air bags and the vehicle interior may be dusted with a powdery residue. The powder is cornstarch or talcum powder, which is used to lubricate the air bag as it inflates, and sodium compounds such as sodium carbonates (e.g., baking soda), and possibly a very small amount of sodium hydroxide that may be irritating to the skin and eyes, but is not...
  • Page 38 Inflated driver side air bag RWARNING If the air bag is inflated, 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 injury in a collision.
  • Page 39 Disposal of supplemental air bag equipped vehicles For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer, or refer to the procedures in the 1995 Ford Service Manual. Information on how to order a service manual is available at an authorized Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.

  • Page 41: Safety Restraints For Children

    Label on radiator support in the engine compartment Safety Restraints for Children In the U.S. and Canada, you are required by law to use safety restraints for children. If small children ride in your vehicle — this generally includes children who are four years old or younger and who weigh 40 pounds (18 kg) or less —...
  • Page 42 RWARNING Passengers should not be allowed to ride in the cargo area. Persons not riding in a seat with a fastened seat belt are much more likely to suffer serious injury in a collision. Cargo should always be secured to prevent it from shifting and causing damage to the vehicle or harm to passengers.
  • Page 43 Safety Belts for Children Children who are too large for child safety seats should always wear safety belts. (See instructions with your child seat, or contact its manufacturer, to determine maximum size of child that will safely fit in the seat.) RWARNING If safety belts are not properly worn and adjusted as described, the risk of serious...
  • Page 44 Always follow the safety seat manufacturer’s instructions when installing and using the safety seat. Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is capable of providing a tether anchorage.
  • Page 45 Ford recommends placing forward-facing safety seats in the second row and using safety seats with top tether straps for added protection.
  • Page 46 RWARNING If you do not properly secure the safety seat, the child occupying the seat may be injured during a collision or sudden stop. An unsecured safety seat could also injure other passengers. RWARNING Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle.
  • Page 47 Installing Child Safety Seats Your vehicle is equipped with a dual locking mode retractor on the shoulder belt portion of the combination lap/shoulder safety belt for the front seat passenger and rear seat outboard passengers. If you choose to install a forward-facing child safety seat or infant carrier in the front seating positions, move vehicle seat as far back as possible.
  • Page 48 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. See Figure 2. Be sure that the belt webbing is not twisted.
  • Page 49 Routing the lap/shoulder belt 4. Insert the belt tongue into the buckle for that seating position until you hear and feel the latch engage. Figure 3. Make sure tongue is latched securely to buckle by pulling on tongue.
  • Page 50 Buckling the belt 5. Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is extracted and a click is heard. At this time, the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child seat restraint mode). Figure 4. NOTE: The dual-locking mode retractor must be in the automatic locking mode to properly restrain a child.
  • Page 51 Setting the retractor to automatic locking mode 6. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder webbing. A clicking sound will be heard as the belt retracts. This indicates the retractor is in the automatic locking mode. Push down on the child seat while you pull up on the belt to remove any slack in the belt.
  • Page 53 7. Before placing the child in the child seat, forcibly tilt the seat from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that the seat is securely held in place, Figure 7. Checking that the seat is secure...
  • Page 54 8. Double check that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode. Try to pull more belt out of the retractor. If you cannot, the belt is in the automatic locking mode, Figure 8. Checking the retractor 9. Check to make sure that the child seat is properly secured prior to each use.
  • Page 55 Installing a Child Safety Seat at the Rear Center Seating Position with Locking Adjustable Lap Belt 1. Lengthen the lap belt. To lengthen the belt, hold the tongue so that its bottom is perpendicular to the direction of webbing while sliding the tongue up the webbing. 2.
  • Page 56 You can install a tether strap anchor bracket to the back of the seat by using a tether anchor kit (613D74), available at no charge from any Ford dealer. Read and follow the instructions provided with the kit carefully for installation of the child tether strap anchor.
  • Page 57 Tether strap anchorage locations RWARNING Only use the tether attachment hole locations shown in the illustrations. The tether anchor may not perform properly if the wrong mounting location is used. RWARNING Failure to follow these precautions could increase the chance of injury in an accident.

  • Page 58: Starting Your Econoline

    Starting Your Econoline Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of the key in the ignition lock cylinder. ON allows you to test your vehicle’s warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to make sure they work before you start the engine.
  • Page 59 If the key is stuck in the LOCK position, move the steering wheel left or right until the key turns freely. ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle’s electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to operate while the engine is not running.
  • Page 60 RWARNING Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in your vehicle. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Further, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe and possibly fatal injuries to people as well as animals.

  • Page 61: Warning Lights And Gauges

    If you do not let the engine relearn its idle, the idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle is relearned. Your vehicle will eventually relearn its idle while you drive it, but it takes much longer than if you use the previous procedure.
  • Page 62 Starting Your Engine To start your engine: 1. Follow the steps under Preparing to Start Your Vehicle at the beginning of this section. 2. Turn the ignition key to the ON position. 3. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when starting your engine.
  • Page 63 For a warm engine: Do not hold the key in the START position for more than five (5) seconds at a time. If the engine does not start within five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to the OFF position.
  • Page 64 If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the alternate procedure described above, it is possible that a fuse has blown and that your brakelamps may also not be functional. Please refer to the chapter titled Servicing Your Econoline in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking and replacing fuses.
  • Page 65 make your vehicle move slightly faster than its normal idle speed. It should, however, slow down after a short time. If it does not, have the idle speed checked. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, do not allow your vehicle to idle for more than 10 minutes.
  • Page 66 For best results, plug the heater in at least three hours before you start your vehicle. Using the heater for longer than three hours will not damage the engine, so you can plug it in at night to start your vehicle the following morning.
  • Page 67 Fuel pump shut-off switch location — Commercial stripped chassis vehicles RWARNING If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the switch or try to start your vehicle. Have all the passengers get out of the vehicle and call the local fire department or a towing service.
  • Page 68 6. Check all vehicle warning lights before driving your vehicle. Reset button for fuel pump shut-off switch Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes Carbon monoxide, although colorless and odorless, is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects. RWARNING Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or other enclosed area.
  • Page 69 Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked whenever: your vehicle is raised for service the sound of the exhaust system changes your vehicle has been damaged in a collision Improve your ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of snow, leaves, and other debris. If the engine is idling while you are stopped in an open area for long periods of time, open the windows at least one inch (2.5 cm).

  • Page 70: Warning Lights And Gauges

    Warning Lights and Gauges The instrument panel (dashboard) on your vehicle is divided into several different sections. The illustrations on the following pages show the major parts of the instrument panel that are described in this chapter. Some items shown may not be on all vehicles.
  • Page 72 The Mechanical Cluster The following warning lights and gauges are on the mechanical cluster. All of the warning lights and gauges alert you to possible problems with your vehicle. Some of the lights listed are optional. The following sections detail what each of these indicators means.
  • Page 73 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light To check the amber ABS brake warning light turn the ignition key to ON. The ABS brake warning light should glow momentarily. NOTE: If it does not glow momentarily, have your vehicle’s electrical system checked immediately.
  • Page 74 Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime This warning light and chime remind you to fasten your safety belt. The following conditions will take place: If the safety belt is not buckled when the key is turned to the ON position, the light comes on for 1 to 2 minutes and the chime sounds for 4 to 8 seconds.
  • Page 75 Check engine warning light symbol Modification or additions to the vehicle may cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system. Additions such as burglar alarms, cellular phones, and CB radios must be carefully installed. Do not install these devices by tapping into or running wires close to powertrain control system wires or components.
  • Page 76 An example of a condition which corrects itself occurs when an engine running out of fuel begins to misfire. In this case, the Check Engine Warning Light may turn on and will then set a Diagnostic Trouble Code indicating that the engine was misfiring while the last of the fuel was being consumed.
  • Page 77 Charging System Light This light, shown as a battery symbol on your cluster, indicates that your battery is not being charged and that you need to have the electrical system checked. Charging system light This light comes on every time you turn the ignition to the ON or START position (engine off).
  • Page 78 Anti-Theft Alarm Light (If equipped) This light flashes on and off when the ignition switch is OFF and any door is opened. As soon as you lock the doors, the light glows steadily. Within 30 seconds of closing all the doors, the light goes out.
  • Page 79 Battery voltage gauge Engine Oil Pressure Gauge This gauge indicates the engine’s oil pressure, not the oil level. However, if your engine’s oil level is low, it could affect the oil pressure. With the engine running, the pointer should move into the NORMAL band.
  • Page 80 Engine oil pressure gauge High Beam Light This light comes on when the headlamps are turned on high beam or when you flash the lights. High beam indicator light “Headlamps On” Alert Chime This chime will sound if you open the door while the headlamps or parklamps are on.
  • Page 81 Fuel gauge Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge This gauge tells you the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indicator will not be accurate. The pointer moves from the C (cold) mark into the Normal band as the engine coolant warms up.
  • Page 82 NOTE: The conversion constant can only be changed six times once the vehicle leaves the factory. Your Ford dealership service personnel can change the conversion constant.
  • Page 83 Some vehicles are equipped with a vehicle speed (MPH/km/h) limiting device that is contained within the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The purpose of this device is to maintain peak vehicle speed below a specified limit. (Vehicle speed limits may vary based on engine displacement).

  • Page 84: Instrument Panel Controls

    Instrument Panel Controls NOTE: The following section does not apply to Stripped Chassis vehicles. See your Body Builder’s instructions for location and operation of controls for climate control systems, lamps, radio and windshield wiper/washer.
  • Page 86 The Climate Control Systems Your vehicle is equipped with a control assembly designed to handle either a combination A/C-Heater System or a Heater-Only System. If your vehicle has a factory installed auxiliary system, the front control will be equipped with a rear fan control switch.
  • Page 87 air will be directed. The top lever is the Temperature lever. The setting or position of the top lever determines the temperature of the air that flows into the vehicle. Front heater only Front and rear heater only To turn your Heater system on, move the lower lever to any position except OFF.
  • Page 88 Fan Speed Adjustment The H knob (upper left) on the control is the fan speed knob which controls the volume of air flow. Rotate the H knob to the right to increase fan speed and increase the amount of air entering the vehicle.
  • Page 89 Operating Tips The following tips will help you to get the most satisfaction from your heater system. In humid weather, select V DEFROST. This will help to prevent windshield fogging. After a few minutes of operation, you may select another air flow position. To prevent humidity buildup inside your vehicle, always drive with the heater system turned on.
  • Page 90 Operational Air Conditioner and Heater The control for your Air Conditioning and Heater system is located at the center of the instrument panel and will operate only when the ignition key is turned to the RUN position. Your Air Conditioner & Heater will heat and/or cool your vehicle interior depending on the Function lever position and temperature you select.
  • Page 91 To turn your Air Conditioner & Heater system on, move the lower lever to any position except OFF. This will turn the fan ON and allow air flow into the vehicle. To turn your Air Conditioner & Heater off, move the lower lever to OFF.
  • Page 92 NORM A/C Select NORM A/C to get refrigerated outside air through the instrument panel registers. The NORM A/C position is used for cooling except when it is extremely hot or fast cooling of the vehicle is needed. Then, select MAX A/C for fast cooling and return to NORM A/C when you are comfortable.
  • Page 93 VDEFROST Select V DEFROST to obtain maximum air flow to the windshield. Move the top lever into the RED area for the air temperature required to defrost. When the outside temperature is about 50˚F (9˚C) or warmer, the air will be dehumidified to remove moisture.
  • Page 94 Auxiliary Heater and Air Conditioner (If equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with a factory installed auxiliary unit (heater or heater/air conditioner), the front control assembly will include separate switches for FRONT and REAR fan control. Fan speed for front and rear systems can be set as desired by adjusting these switches.

  • Page 95: The Interior And Exterior Lights

    Rear mounted auxiliary fan switch The Interior and Exterior Lights Turning On the Exterior Lights To turn on your headlamps, parking lamps, marker lamps, and tail lamps, use the headlamp switch to the left of the steering column. 1. Pull the headlamp control knob toward you to the first position.
  • Page 96 Headlamp switch Cleaning the Exterior Lamps Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps, as these may cause scratches or crack the lamps. Daytime Running Light System (Canadian vehicles only) The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced light output, when: The headlamp system is in the OFF position,...
  • Page 97 NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker when the vehicle is turned on or off. This is a normal condition. RWARNING The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps at dusk.
  • Page 98 When the cargo lamp switch (if so equipped) is in the “OFF” position, it will not turn on when you open the doors or turn the headlamp switch knob. Rear cargo lamp with rear headliner Cargo lamp without rear headliner...
  • Page 99 High-mount Brakelamp The highmount brakelamp is located outside the vehicle, directly over the rear doors. Highmount stoplamp Front and Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps Your vehicle may be equipped with either one courtesy/reading lamp located at the front-center or three courtesy/reading lamps located at the front-center, mid-center and rear-center of the headliner (roof).
  • Page 100 Courtesy/reading lamps Cleaning the Instrument Panel Lens Clean the instrument panel lens with a soft cloth and a glass cleaner, such as Ford Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner, or equivalent. Do not use paper towel or an abrasive cleaner to clean the lens as these may cause scratches.

  • Page 101: Steering Column Controls

    Steering Column Controls The controls on the steering column and wheel are designed to give you easy access to the controls while you are driving. The Turn Signal Lever You can use the turn signal lever on the left side of the steering column to: operate the turn signals and cornering lamps turn the high beams on/off...
  • Page 102 Turn signal lever and functions If the turn indicator light in the instrument panel does not illuminate or remains on (doesn’t flash) when you signal a turn, the turn signaling system is malfunctioning. Have this condition corrected as soon as possible, but make sure that you use the accepted hand signals in the meantime.

  • Page 103: Windshield Wipers And Washer

    Headlamp high beam switch and turn signal lever Flashing the Lights To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward you for a moment and then release it. The headlamps will flash whether the headlamp knob is in the on or off position. Windshield Wipers and Washer To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition key must be turned to the ON or ACC position.
  • Page 104 Variable Interval Wipers In addition to two speed wipers, your vehicle is equipped with wipers that you can set to operate at varying intervals. For example, you can set the interval so they wipe less often when it drizzles or more often in heavier rain. Interval wiper on turn signal lever To set the interval wipers, rotate the knob at the end of the turn signal lever toward or away...
  • Page 105 RWARNING In freezing weather, the washer solution may freeze on the windshield and obscure your vision. Always warm up the windshield with the defroster before you use the washer fluid. If you cannot see through the windshield clearly, it can increase the risk of being involved in a collision.
  • Page 106 Hazard flasher Horn To sound the horn, press either horn pad. Horn location (with speed control option)
  • Page 107 Tilt Steering (If equipped) RWARNING Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. Turn signal and tilt release wheel lever To change the position of the steering column/wheel, pull the release lever on the column toward you. Tip the steering wheel to the desired position.
  • Page 108 Speed Control (If equipped) Your vehicle has speed control, so you can automatically maintain a constant speed above 30 mph (50 km/h). The switches to operate the speed control are on the steering wheel. Use of radio transmitting equipment that is not Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or in Canada the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
  • Page 109 If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle may momentarily slow down or speed up, even though the speed control is on. This is normal. NOTE: If your speed increases above your set speed while driving in j (Overdrive) on a downhill grade, you may want to depress the transmission control switch located on the shift lever to turn off...

  • Page 110: Features

    To maintain a preset speed under the above conditions, with electronically controlled transmissions — press the Transmission Control Switch. The indicator light will turn on and illuminate the word “OFF.” This will cancel “Overdrive”. You can press the Transmission Control Switch on or off at any speed. For the best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, press the Transmission Control Switch to turn off the light.
  • Page 111 For example, if you are currently set at 65 mph (104 km/h) and tap the COAST switch 5 times your vehicle speed will decrease and set at 60 mph (96 km/h). To reset the speed control to a higher speed, you can follow any of these procedures: Accelerate to the desired speed using the accelerator pedal, then press the SET ACCEL...
  • Page 112 Driving uphill or on a steep grade When the speed control is on, your vehicle may significantly drop speed when driving uphill, especially with a heavy load. If the speed drops more than 8 to 14 mph (15 - 25 km/h) the automatic speed control will, by design, be canceled.
  • Page 113 Resuming a Set Speed If you press the brake pedal, the speed control is cancelled. You can return to the speed you set by using the RSM switch, as long as you did not press the OFF switch. To resume the speed you had before, you must be driving at least 30 mph (50 km/h).
  • Page 114 Features Your vehicle has a variety of features designed for your comfort, convenience and safety. Read this chapter to find out about standard and optional features. NOTE: For Stripped Chassis vehicles, see your Body Builders manual for location and operation of all items defined in this section.
  • Page 115 Side double door handles Sliding Door Unlock the door first. Then unlatch the sliding door by pulling the inside handle to the rear, or by pulling the outside handle outward. Now slide the door back until the catch at the bottom of the door engages.
  • Page 116 Dual Rear Cargo Door To open the right rear door from the inside, first unlock the door with the lock plunger. Now reach into the depression in the door and pull the release handle inward. Open the right rear door from the outside by pulling on the door handle.

  • Page 117: Remote Entry System

    RWARNING Do not operate your vehicle with the rear double doors open. Power Door Locks (If equipped) The power door lock switches are located in the front doors. To lock all doors push the switch marked L. To unlock all doors push the switch marked U.
  • Page 118 The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the OFF position. The remote entry transmitter Unlocking the doors with the remote entry system To unlock the driver’s door, press the UNLOCK button. To unlock the other doors, press the UNLOCK button a second time within five (5) seconds of unlocking the driver’s door.
  • Page 119 (included) that should last for several years of normal use. If you notice a significant decrease in operating range, the batteries should be replaced. Replacement batteries can be purchased at most pharmacies, watch stores or at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
  • Page 120 NOTE: The operating range of the remote entry system can also be affected by weather conditions (such as very cold temperatures) or structures around the vehicle (buildings, other vehicles, radio and TV towers, etc.). Typical operating range will allow you to be up to 33 feet (10 meters) away from your vehicle.
  • Page 121 Replacing lost transmitters In the event a transmitter is lost, you should take all your vehicle’s transmitters to your dealer to have the remote entry system deprogrammed for the lost transmitter. This is necessary to prevent further unauthorized use of the lost transmitter.
  • Page 122 Anti-theft system (If equipped) When armed, this system helps protect your vehicle against break-ins or theft. When an unauthorized entry occurs, the system triggers and will: flash the headlamps, parking lamps, and alarm indicator lamp honk the horn disable the starting circuit to prevent the vehicle from being started Arming the system 1.
  • Page 123 NOTE: Be sure to close all doors completely. If not, the alarm indicator light will remain on. Remember, your anti-theft system is armed only after the alarm indicator light remains on steadily for approximately 30 seconds after the last door is closed, and then goes out. The anti-theft system is designed to work with the factory installed remote entry system.
  • Page 124 Windows Side, cargo door and rear door window controls (If equipped) To open, press down on the window latches. Then depress the levers on each side of the latch and pull the latch upward. Move the latch out and depress into the open position. To close, depress the levers on each side of the latch.
  • Page 125 Using the Power Windows (If equipped) Each door has a power control that opens and closes the window on that door. The driver’s door has a master control switch that operates both front door windows. You must place the ignition switch in the ON or ACC position to use your power window controls.
  • Page 126 RWARNING Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. RWARNING Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop. RWARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury in a collision, always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
  • Page 127 Reclining bucket seat Quick Release Rear Captain Chairs Second row To remove: 1. Disengage the lap/shoulder safety belt from the seat by inserting a key or similar device into the slot in the detachable anchor and lifting upward. Stow the tongue end of the detachable anchor as shown.
  • Page 128 3. Remove the seat from the vehicle. To install the rear bucket seat: 1. Lift the seat assembly into the vehicle and position the seat to the floor mount. 2. Engage the four seat pins into their respective floor mount holes and push the seat toward the left hand side of the vehicle to fully engage.
  • Page 130 Rear seat shoulder safety belt — stowage (with seat removed) Quick Release Rear Passenger Seat Assembly Three Passenger and Four Passenger Bench and Bed Seats To remove the seat assembly: 1. Disengage the lap/shoulder safety belt from the seat by inserting a key or screwdriver into the slot in the detachable anchor and lifting upward.
  • Page 131 Location of the detachable anchor warning label on safety belt...
  • Page 132 Rear seat shoulder safety belt — stowage (with seat removed)
  • Page 133 Location of the stowage hook caution label on safety belt...
  • Page 134 Rear seat shoulder safety belt — stowage (with seat removed) 2. Lift and rotate the LH/RH seat latch handles rearward. 3. Lift the LH/RH latch rod hook ends out of the locking holes in the front strikers. 4. Move (slide) the seat rearward and lift the seat’s rear stanchion hooks away from the rear latch strikers in the floor prior to lifting the front stanchion hooks out from the front...
  • Page 135 To install the seat assembly: 1. Place the seat assembly in the vehicle. 2. Align the front stanchion hooks to the front latch strikers in the floor prior to lowering the seat’s rear stanchion hooks and aligning them with the rear latch strikers in the floor. 3.
  • Page 136 Quick seat release — bench seat...
  • Page 137 Quick seat release — bed seat RWARNING Keep striker area free of foreign objects that would prevent front and rear retainers from engaging the strikers properly. RWARNING Before using the seat, make sure that the latch hooks are securely locked around the floor pins.
  • Page 138 To remove striker: 1. Remove striker attaching bolts and washers. 2. Remove striker. 3. Apply a bead of Ford Caulking Cord, Part No. D6AZ-19560-A or an equivalent to the floor pan side of the washers. 4. Ensure proper sealing by installing the bolts and washers into the mounting holes without the striker.
  • Page 139 Seat/bed conversion To convert the seat/bed to a bed: 1. While in the rear of the vehicle, behind the seat, rotate the release lever on the right side of the seat while pulling the seat back extension panel rearward and up until flat. 2.
  • Page 140 RWARNING The seat/bed should not be occupied while the vehicle is moving unless it is in the upright, fully-latched position. Seat/bed conversion...
  • Page 141 Using the Power Seats (If equipped) If your vehicle has the power seat option, you can adjust it in several directions. The controls are on the outboard side of the seat. The power controls on the driver’s seat...
  • Page 142 Using the Power Lumbar Support and Side Bolsters If your vehicle is equipped with this option, you can inflate a lumbar support pad in the seat back. To inflate the lumbar pad, push the (+) side of the rocker switch. To deflate push the (-) side of the switch.
  • Page 143 Underseat stowage drawer (If equipped) If your Econoline is equipped with the optional front passenger seat drawer, it can be opened by moving the latch lever upward and pulling the drawer toward the center of the vehicle. The drawer can be removed by pulling it to the full open position and lifting the tab on the top surface, inside the drawer.
  • Page 144 Mirrors With the door closed and the seat adjusted for comfort and proper vehicle control, move the mirrors for best view by tilting up or down, left or right. Do not adjust the mirrors while the vehicle is in motion. NOTE: Models equipped without rear door windows are not equipped with a rearview mirror.
  • Page 145 Outside Mirrors (Manual Control) Adjust outside mirrors with the door closed and the seat adjusted for comfort and proper vehicle control. Move the mirrors for best view by tilting up or down, left or right. On vehicles equipped with fold-away mirrors, the mirrors should be folded rearward into the body position before entering automatic car wash systems.
  • Page 146 Outside mirrors — manual control On vehicles equipped with “non” folding (swing-out recreational) mirrors, automatic car wash systems are not recommended. Use special truck wash facilities for vehicles with this type of mirror. For the Econoline van without rear door windows and all Econolines equipped with the swing-out recreational mirrors, the right-hand side mirror is a flat glass mirror.
  • Page 147 Dual Electric Remote Control Mirrors (If equipped) To adjust the remote controlled side mirrors: 1. Find the control switch in the driver’s door panel. 2. Select the right or left mirror by moving the selector switch to R or L. 3.
  • Page 148 Console Your vehicle may have a full console. The full console has the features shown in the illustration below. The features on the console 1. To install the table, locate the tabs into the slots on the engine cover and push. 2.
  • Page 149 Power Point Electrical Outlet The power point outlet is located in the left hand (driver’s side) quarter panel, next to the rear ashtray. This outlet should be used in place of the cigarette lighter for optional electrical accessories. NOTE: Do not use the cigarette lighter in place of the power point.
  • Page 151 Compact Disc Radio The Compact Disc Radio combines the Electronic Stereo Radio with the Ford Compact Disc Player. Using the Controls on Your New Radio/CD Player Most of the features of this unit work for both radio and CD operation. Also, some of the knobs...
  • Page 152 How to tune radio stations There are four ways for you to tune in a particular station. You can manually locate the station using the “SCAN/TUNE” button, “SEEK” the station, “SCAN” to the station or select the station by using the memory buttons, which you can set to any desired frequency.
  • Page 153 Using the “SEEK” function This feature on your radio allows you to automatically select listenable stations up or down the frequency band. Press the top a half of the “SEEK” button to select the next listenable station up the frequency band. Press the bottom b half of the button to select the next listenable station down the frequency band.
  • Page 154 1. Select a band, then select a frequency. 2. Press one of the memory preset buttons and hold the button until the sound returns. That station is now held in memory on that button. 3. Follow the two steps above for each station memory preset button you want to set.
  • Page 155 Activate Auto Memory Store by pushing the “AUTO PRESET” button once. Your radio will set the first five strong stations of the band you are in (AM, FM1 or FM2) into the memory buttons. The display will show “AUTO”, then run through the frequencies, stopping momentarily on the stations being set into the memory buttons.
  • Page 156 Increasing or decreasing treble response Push the “AUDIO” button repeatedly until the display reads “TREB.” Push the “+” side of the “VOL” button to increase treble (more “highs”), and push the “-” side to decrease treble (less “highs”). Adjusting speaker balance Balance control allows you to adjust the sound distribution between the right and left speakers.
  • Page 157 ( a ) half of the “SEEK” button to set minutes. Using the Controls on Your New Compact Disc Player Your new Ford Compact Disc Player is capable of playing 12 cm or 8 cm discs, without an adapter! The Player operates when the power is on and a disc is inserted (label side up).
  • Page 158 NOTE: If after you insert a disc, the disc is ejected and “ERROR” begins scrolling in the display, remove the disc and reinsert it right side up (label side up). The digital display on your CD player will either show the track (selection) number or the elapsed time.
  • Page 159 NOTE: The CD player has heat protection circuitry to protect the laser diode. If the temperature of the player reaches 167˚F (75˚C), the heat detection circuit will shut off the player and “TOO HOT” will scroll in the display for approximately five seconds (radio will resume playing).
  • Page 160 How to fast forward or reverse your CD player To quickly search for a particular point in a selection, press the “FF” button (to fast forward) or the “REV” button (to reverse). While either button is pressed, the disc goes forward or backward at two different speeds depending on how long the button is held down.
  • Page 161 Special features of your CD player Compression The compression feature will bring soft and loud passages closer together for a more consistent listening level. To turn the compression on, press the “COMP” button. When on, the compression indicator (“C”) will appear in the display. Press the button again to turn off.
  • Page 162 How To Take Care of and Clean Your CD Player and Discs To ensure the continued performance of your Ford Compact Disc Player, carefully read the following precautions: Always handle the disc by its edge. Never touch the playing surface.
  • Page 163 CD format. Because of this, a new disc that is free of dust and scratches could be defective and may not play on your Ford Compact Disc Player.
  • Page 164 If play does not begin after the CD button is pushed: The radio is not on. The unit is in the stop mode. Moisture may have condensed on the lenses within the unit. If this occurs, remove the disc and wait approximately an hour until the moisture evaporates.
  • Page 166 Using the Controls on Your New Radio How to turn the radio on and off Press the “POWER” button to turn the radio on. Press it again to turn it off. How to adjust the volume Press the +/ side of the “VOL” button to increase/decrease the volume.
  • Page 167 Using the “TUNE” function You can change the frequency up or down one increment at a time (FM changes in increments of 200 kHz; AM changes in increments of 10 kHz) by first pressing the “SCAN/TUNE” button twice (display shows “TUNE”), then —...
  • Page 168 Using the “SCAN” function Pressing the “SCAN/TUNE” button once enters the scan mode (display will indicate “SCN”). Pushing the right ( a ) side of the “SEEK” button will begin the scan mode up the frequency band, stopping on each listenable station for approximately a five-second sampling.
  • Page 169 Using the Automatic Memory Load feature You can activate the Auto Memory Load feature by pressing and holding the “AUTO PRESET” button for approximately three seconds. Auto Memory Load sets all memory buttons in AM, FM1 and FM2 sequentially by seeking out the first five strong stations for the respective band and storing them in memory buttons 1-5.
  • Page 170 After all stations have been filled, the radio will begin playing the station stored on memory button 1. To deactivate the Auto Memory Store mode and return to the manually-set memory button stations (or those stations set using Auto Memory Load), simply push the “AUTO PRESET”...
  • Page 171 Adjusting speaker fader Fade control allows you to adjust the sound distribution between the front and rear speakers. Push the “AUDIO” button repeatedly until the display reads “FADE.” Push the “+” side of the “VOL” button to shift the sound to the front speakers, and push the “-”...
  • Page 172 Fast forwarding the tape To fast foward the tape, press the “FF” button. The radio will automatically begin playing until fast forward is manually stopped. At the end of the tape, the direction automatically reverses and plays the other side of the tape. Rewinding the tape To rewind the tape, press the “REW”...
  • Page 173 Pushing the left ( b ) side of the “SEEK” button will begin the reverse scan mode, stopping on each previous tape selection for approximately an eight-second sampling. While scanning, the display indicates whirling sprockets plus an “S” (m). To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled tape selection press the “SCAN/TUNE”...
  • Page 174 Using the Dolby B noise reduction feature NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured under license from Dolby Labs Licensing Corporation. “Dolby” and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Push the k button to activate. When on, the k symbol above the button will be lit. Clock Operation How to view the clock mode Press the “CLOCK”...
  • Page 175 In order to keep your cassette tape player performing the way it was meant to, read and follow these simple precautions: Using a Ford Cassette Cleaning Cartridge to clean the tape player head after 10-12 hours of play will help maintain the best playback sound and proper tape operation.

  • Page 176: Rear Seat Radio Controls

    Protect cassettes from exposure to direct sunlight, high humidity and extreme heat or cold. If they are exposed to extreme conditions, allow them to reach a moderate temperature before playing. If a tape is loose inside the cassette, tighten it before playing by putting your finger or a pencil into one of the holes and turning the hub until the tape is tight.
  • Page 177 How to turn the rear seat radio controls on and off Press memory preset buttons “1” and “3” simultaneously on the face of your radio to turn the rear seat radio controls on. A headphones symbol (j) will appear in the display when the rear seat controls are on.
  • Page 178 How to turn the speakers on and off When the rear seat controls are on, push the “SPKRS ON-OFF” button to turn all speakers off. Push again to turn all speakers on. NOTE: Turning the ignition off, then on again will not turn the speakers back on, if previously turned off by the “SPKRS ON-OFF”...
  • Page 181 How to tune radio stations (Stereo Radio) There are three ways for you to tune in to a particular station. You can manually locate the station by using the “TUNE” button, “SEEK” the station or select the station by using the memory preset buttons, which you can set to any desired frequency.
  • Page 182 Using the “AMS” function to manually tune your radio (Stereo Cassette Radio) You can change the frequency up or down one increment at a time by first pressing the “AMS” button (display shows “TUNE”) then within approximately five seconds pressing and releasing either the right a or left b side of the “SEEK”...
  • Page 183 Follow the easy steps below to set these buttons to the desired frequencies: 1. Select a band, then select a frequency. 2. Press one of the memory preset buttons and hold the button until the sound returns. That station is now held in memory on that button.
  • Page 184 Speaker features and operation Adjusting speaker balance Balance control allows you to adjust the sound distribution between the right and left speakers. Push the “AUDIO” button repeatedly until the display reads “BAL.” Push the right (+) side of the “VOLUME” button to shift the sound to the right speakers, and push the left (-) side to shift the sound to the left speakers.
  • Page 185 Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape Player How to insert a tape Insert a cassette (with the open edge to the right) firmly into the tape door opening, making sure the cassette is completely in and “seated.” NOTE: A cassette tape can be loaded with the ignition on whether or not the radio power is on.
  • Page 186 Using the Dolby B noise reduction feature Push the k button to activate. Push again to deactivate. NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured under license from Dolby Labs Licensing Corporation. “Dolby” and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. How to view the clock mode Press the “CLOCK”...
  • Page 187 In order to keep your cassette tape player performing the way it was meant to, read and follow these simple precautions: Using a Ford Cassette Cleaning Cartridge to clean the tape player head after 10-12 hours of play will help maintain the best playback sound and proper tape operation.
  • Page 189 Using the Controls on Your New Radio How to turn the radio on and adjust the volume Press the “ON/VOL-PUSH-CLOCK” control to turn the radio on. Press again to turn it off. Rotate the control clockwise to increase the volume. NOTE: If your radio has a clock feature, turn the radio on by rotating the control clockwise.
  • Page 190 Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons Your radio is equipped with 6 station memory preset buttons. These buttons can be used to select up to 6 preset AM stations. Follow the easy steps below to set these buttons to the desired frequencies: 1.
  • Page 191 How to set the clock 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press and hold in the ON/VOL-PUSH-CLOCK control. 3. While holding the “ON/VOL-PUSH-CLOCK” button in, press the “TUNE” button left ( ) to advance the hours and right (+) to advance the minutes. NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with no AM/PM indications.
  • Page 192 If there is a building or large structure between the antenna and station, some of the signal “bends” around the building, but certain spots receive almost no signal. Moving out of the “shadow” of the structure will allow the station to return to normal.
  • Page 193 Automatic gain control circuitry for both AM and FM bands has been incorporated into this system to reduce strong signal capture and overload. All About Radio Frequencies The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) establish the frequencies AM and FM radio stations may use for their broadcasts.
  • Page 194 Ask your dealer for a copy of this limited warranty. Service At Ford Electronics, we stand behind our audio systems with a comprehensive service and repair program. If anything should go wrong with your Ford audio system, return to your dealer for service.

  • Page 195: Automatic Transmission

    Driving Your Econoline Procedures for driving your vehicle will vary depending on which type of transmission your vehicle has. an Automatic Transmission (C-6) an Electronic 4-speed Automatic Transmission (E4OD) an Electronic 4-speed Automatic Transmission (4R7OW) Your vehicle is equipped with an Electronic Powertrain Control Module that limits engine and/or vehicle speeds with a cut-out mode to promote durability.
  • Page 196 The positions of the column-mounted gearshift RWARNING Hold the brake pedal down while you move the gearshift lever from position to position. If you do not hold the brake pedal down, your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. Once you place the gearshift securely into position, gradually release the brake pedal and use the accelerator as necessary.
  • Page 197 4. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N (Neutral). (If the vehicle is shifted to P (Park), you must repeat the previous steps.) 5. Start the vehicle. If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the alternate procedure described above, it is possible that a fuse has blown and that your brakelamps may also not be functional.
  • Page 198 When to use 1 (Low) Use 1 (Low) to drive up steep grades and to provide maximum engine braking on hilly roads. Upshifts from 1 (Low) can be made by manually shifting to 2 (Second) or D (Drive). Selection of 1 (Low) gear provides only First gear operation at start-up.
  • Page 199 Forced Downshifts To gain added acceleration in D (Drive) (when passing another vehicle) push the accelerator to the floor. The transmission will downshift to Second gear at speeds from about 35 to 55 mph (56 to 88 km/h) or to either First or Second gear at speeds under 35 mph (56 km/h).
  • Page 200 Indicator Light (TCIL), which is located on the gearshift lever, may flash steadily if a malfunction has been detected. If the TCIL is flashing, contact your Ford dealer as soon as possible. If this condition persists, damage to the transmission could occur.
  • Page 201 The positions of the column-mounted gearshift Transmission Control Switch and indicator light (located on the gearshift lever) RWARNING Hold the brake pedal down while you move the gearshift lever from position to position. If you do not hold the brake pedal down, your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone.
  • Page 202 NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature. This feature prevents you from shifting from P (Park) unless you have the brake pedal depressed. (The ignition must be in the ON position.) If you cannot shift from P (Park) with the brake pedal depressed: 1.
  • Page 203 Driving When to use j (Overdrive) This is the normal driving position. As the vehicle picks up speed, automatic upshifts to second, third and fourth gears will occur when j Overdrive is chosen on the selector and the transmission control switch has not been pressed.
  • Page 204 To return the transmission to the normal j Overdrive operation, press the transmission control switch again. The Transmission Control Indicator Light will not be illuminated when Overdrive operation resumes. This switch may be used to select O/D ON or O/D OFF any time the vehicle is being driven.
  • Page 205 P (Park) Always come to a complete stop before you shift into P (Park). This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning. To securely latch the gearshift in the P (Park) position, pull it toward you, push it completely counterclockwise against the stop, and then push it toward the instrument panel.

  • Page 206: Steering Your Vehicle

    Steering Your Vehicle Your vehicle comes with power steering. Power steering uses energy from the engine to help steer your vehicle. If the amount of effort needed to steer your vehicle changes at a constant vehicle speed, have the power steering system checked. If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually but it takes more effort.
  • Page 207 Rear Drum Brakes The rear drum brakes are self-adjusting. Automatic adjustment occurs when the brakes are applied while “backing up.” If normal operation does not include much backing, adjust the brakes when they seem “low,” using the procedure under If Brakes Do Not Grip Well or Pedal is Low in this chapter.
  • Page 208 Hydraulic Brake Booster System (Hydro Boost) The Hydro Boost system receives its source of power from the power steering system pump. Rear Anti-lock Brakes (If equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with a Rear Anti-lock Brake System. This system prevents at least one and often both rear wheels from completely locking up when the brakes are applied in a panic stop, for example.
  • Page 209 The 4WABS operates with a computer that is able to optimize vehicle control during braking on varying tire and road conditions by modulating the brake pressure at each of the front wheels and the rear axle. This “pumping action” is similar to the driver “pumping” the brakes but happens at a much faster rate.
  • Page 210 Anti-lock system. NOTE: Mobile phones or radio transmitters not installed by Ford Motor Company may interfere with the Anti-lock System. Should the Anti-lock system activate unexpectedly or the Anti-lock Warning Light illuminate after installation of such a unit, have the installation of the unit checked.
  • Page 211 If Brakes Do Not Grip Well or Pedal is “Low” If brakes do not grip well, it may indicate the rear drum brakes need adjustment. To do this, drive the vehicle in reverse at 5 mph (8 km/h) on level, dry pavement. Stop the vehicle by firmly applying the brakes.
  • Page 212 Stopping Distances Stopping distances vary with different loads and driving conditions. Use caution when encountering new conditions and acquaint yourself with vehicle performance. Take full advantage of engine braking power when slowing down. Applying the Brakes Apply the brake pedal gradually. Use the “squeeze”...
  • Page 213 Parking Brake To release the parking brake, press the service pedal with your right foot and hold it while you push the parking brake pedal down firmly with your left foot. Parking brake (Commercial stripped chassis only) To release the parking brake for Commerical Stripped Chassis vehicles, press the service brake pedal with your right foot and pull the parking brake release lever.
  • Page 214 RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you leave your vehicle. RWARNING If the parking brake is fully released, but the Brake System light remains on, have the brakes checked immediately.
  • Page 215 3-Speed Automatic (C6): use 2 (Second) Move forward slowly and evenly. If this does not work, try rocking the vehicle. High Speed Driving Ford Motor Company recommends obeying posted speed limits. RWARNING Driving too fast for conditions creates the possibility of loss of vehicle control.
  • Page 216 Driving in Bad Weather Slippery roads Drive cautiously on wet or snowy roads: Do not quickly move the steering wheel unless necessary. Drive slower than you normally would. Give your vehicle more distance to stop. To stop on ice, shift to N (Neutral) below 10 mph (16 km/h) and gently pump brakes.
  • Page 217 RWARNING To avoid injury, never run the engine with one wheel off the ground, such as when changing a tire. High water Never attempt to cross water that is fast flowing or of unknown depth. Do not drive through flooded areas unless you are sure that the water is below the bottom of the wheel hubs.
  • Page 218 Rocking the vehicle If your vehicle gets stuck (for example, in mud or snow), you may rock it out of the spot. Shift in a steady rhythm between forward and reverse gears. Allow the transmission to fully engage, then press lightly on the accelerator. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes.
  • Page 219 RWARNING If the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the Safety Compliance Certification Label is exceeded, your vehicle may be damaged or you may lose control and injure someone. Vehicle/Trailer Loads All vehicles may tow a Class I trailer provided the Gross Combined Weight (GCW) is less than or equal to the GVWR shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label.
  • Page 220 Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. (See Servicing your vehicle if you tow in this chapter.) Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 500 miles (800 km). Vehicle Loading/Towing Information Your vehicle’s load capacity is designated by weight, not volume, so you cannot necessarily use all available space with large or heavy loads.
  • Page 221 Each additional item of equipment affects how much cargo a vehicle can carry. If a vehicle is overloaded, performance will suffer and service concerns may arise. The following is a typical example of a Safety Compliance Certification Label and an explanation of how this information should be used: Safety Compliance Certification Label...
  • Page 222 Understanding Loading/Towing Information The following terms are used to describe the ability to carry or tow a load: Base Curb Weight Payload GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) Maximum Trailer Weight Rating Maximum Trailer Weight Trailer Weight Range...
  • Page 223 Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) If you add base curb weight and the weight of a load (including passengers, cargo and optional equipment) being carried at a particular time, you get the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). It is important to remember that GVW is not a limit or a specification.
  • Page 224 The rating is based on the carrying capacity of the lowest rated axle and suspension component as well as other factors. This is why it’s so important to observe vehicle loading ratings. Overloading a vehicle punishes components and can lead to shortened service life or outright failure.
  • Page 225 Maximum Trailer Weight Rating The maximum trailer weight rating is the maximum weight of a trailer the vehicle is permitted to tow. It is specified by the manufacturer and is determined by subtracting the vehicle curb weight for each engine/transmission combination, any required option weight for trailer towing and the weight of the driver from the GCWR for the towing vehicle.
  • Page 226 Weigh your vehicle as you customarily operate the vehicle without cargo. Subtract the total weight of passengers, driver and optional equipment added by the factory, dealer or aftermarket supplier to determine how much cargo weight you can carry. Sample label If you suspect that your payload is excessive, have your vehicle weighed at a highway weigh station or appropriate commercial facility.
  • Page 227 NOTE: The Truck Safety Compliance Certification Label has two weight related entries that sometimes cause confusion. Front Axle Reserve Capacity in Pounds (kgs): On the sample label, this value is given as 83 pounds (38 kgs). Does this mean that you are limited to adding only 83 pounds (38 kgs) of accessories to the front end capacity? Not exactly.
  • Page 228 pound (68 kgs) passengers to all seating positions, and add evenly distributed cargo in the box without exceeding the GAWR F. It is possible to hang heavier equipment on the front as long as the vehicle owner/operator compensates. This can be accomplished, if necessary, by carrying fewer passengers, less cargo or positioning cargo more toward the rear, which has the effect of reducing the load on the...
  • Page 229 RWARNING If the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the Safety Compliance Certification Label is exceeded, your vehicle may be damaged or you may lose control and injure someone. RWARNING Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight could result in engine damage, transmission/axle damage, structural damage, loss of control, and personal injury.
  • Page 232 Automatic Transmissions...
  • Page 237 If you are not certain that you are using the right equipment in the proper manner, see your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Hitches For towing trailers up to 2,000 lb (907 kg), use a...
  • Page 238 Trailer Tow/Step bumper The step bumper has a built-in hitch and only requires a ball with a one inch shank diameter. The step bumper has a limited Class III capability (5000 lb/2270 kg) trailer weight and 500 lb/227 kg tongue weight. Safety Chains Always use safety chains between your vehicle and trailer.
  • Page 239 Trailer lamps Make sure your trailer lamps conform to Federal and local regulations. Class I and Class II Trailer Tow electrical wiring provides two circuits (right hand and left hand) to operate trailer stop/turn tail lamps. Each stop/turn circuit will operate one combination stop/turn light bulb (#1157, 3157, 2357, or 3357) on the trailer.
  • Page 240 Servicing your vehicle if you tow If you tow a trailer for a long distance, your vehicle will need to be serviced more frequently than usual. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet for additional information. Trailer towing tips Before starting on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing in an area away from heavy traffic.
  • Page 241 When stopped in traffic for long periods of time in hot weather, place the gearshift selector lever in P (Park) to increase the engine idle speed. This aids in engine cooling and air conditioner efficiency. If the engine overheats, move the Function Selector Lever to VENT to stop the compressor and increase the engine speed for a short time.
  • Page 242 To start, after being parked on a grade: Apply the foot service brakes and hold Start the engine Shift transmission into gear and release the parking brake Release the foot service brakes and move the vehicle uphill to free the wheel chocks Apply the brake pedal and hold while another person retrieves the chocks.

  • Page 243: Roadside Emergencies

    Roadside Emergencies Jump-Starting Your Vehicle NOTE: Read the 7.3L Diesel Engine Owner’s Guide Supplement for information on jump-starting your diesel-powered light truck. Your vehicle’s battery may die if you leave the lights on or any electrical equipment on after you turn the engine off. If this happens, you may be able to jump-start from a booster battery to start your vehicle.
  • Page 244 RWARNING Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns skin, eyes, and clothing. If the acid touches someone’s skin, eyes, or clothing, immediately flush the area with water for at least 15 minutes. If someone swallows the acid, have him or her drink lots of milk or water first, then Milk of Magnesia, a beaten egg, or vegetable oil.
  • Page 245 3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle. Make sure the vehicles do not touch each other. Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts. 4.
  • Page 246 RWARNING Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery. Attaching jumper cables Jump-Starting 1. Make sure that the jumper cables are not in the way of moving engine parts, then start the booster vehicle.

  • Page 247: Changing A Tire

    Removing jumper cables 1. Always remove the jumper cables in the reverse order. Remove the negative ( ) end of the jumper cable from the metallic surface on the engine or frame of the disabled vehicle. 2. Remove the negative ( ) cable from the booster battery.
  • Page 248 RWARNING To avoid injury, never run the engine with one wheel off the ground, such as when changing a tire. Extended use of other than matching size spare tires on a Traction-Lok axle could result in a permanent reduction in effectiveness. This loss of effectiveness does not affect normal driving and should not be noticeable to the driver.
  • Page 249 The spare tire location and assembly To stow spare tire: 1. Insert the jack handle or lug nut wrench into the actuator hole and turn counterclockwise until the cable/retainer is extended for insertion into the wheel. 2. Install the retainer through wheel center with valve stem facing up.
  • Page 250 NOTE: Stow aluminum wheel and tire with valve stem down. 3. Rotate the handle clockwise to secure tire. Continue until the lift mechanism “slips”. 4. Check for proper seating against underbody supports and retighten if necessary. RWARNING Make sure the spare tire and jacking equipment are stowed and secured in the proper storage location.
  • Page 251 RWARNING On E-Super Duty vehicles, the parking brake is on the transmission. Therefore, the vehicle will not be prevented from moving when a rear wheel is lifted, even if the vehicle is in Park and the parking brake is applied. Be sure to block both directions of the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the wheel that is being lifted.
  • Page 252 4. Loosen the wheel nuts by pulling up on the handle of the lug nut wrench about one-half turn (counterclockwise). Do not remove the wheel lug nuts until you raise the tire off the ground. Removing and Replacing the Tire 1.
  • Page 253 Jacking point (All models except E-Super Duty) Jacking point (E-Super Duty) Instructions for jacking a wheel — All models...
  • Page 254 b. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is completely off the ground. 3. Remove the lug nuts with the lug nut wrench. 4. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire. If your vehicle has dual rear wheels, there are locating pins on the hubs and wheels with corresponding holes.
  • Page 255 Single rear wheel nut Dual rear wheel nut 5. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 6. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown in the following illustration. Lug nut tightening sequence...
  • Page 256 RWARNING Use of wheels or lug nuts other than original equipment could cause damage to the wheel or mounting system and allow the wheels to come off while the vehicle is in motion. 7. Replace any wheel covers, ornaments, or hub caps that your vehicle has.
  • Page 257 If the Engine Cranks But Does Not Start or Does Not Start After a Collision The Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch If the engine cranks but does not start or if you have had a collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been triggered. The shut-off switch is a device that stops the fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt.

  • Page 258: Towing Your Vehicle

    Towing Your Vehicle The recommended method to tow your Econoline is with flatbed or wheel lift equipment. However, slingbelt towing is acceptable. On vehicles equipped with an air dam, the towbar will deform the rubber air dam. RWARNING Never use a tow bar that attaches to the bumper when you tow your vehicle.

  • Page 259: Customer Assistance

    Customer Assistance Roadside Assistance Ford Motor Company has set up a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week hotline with trained operators that put you in touch with the help you need if you experience a problem with your vehicle. This complimentary service is provided to you throughout your warranty period of 3 years or 36,000 miles (60,000 km), whichever comes first.
  • Page 260 1-800-241-FORD (in Canada call 1-800-665-2006). If You Have a Service Problem Ford Motor Company has authorized Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealerships that can service your vehicle for you. This chapter tells you how to get service or maintenance for your vehicle.
  • Page 261 If you are away from home when your vehicle needs to be serviced, or if you need more help than the dealer gave you, contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center to find an authorized dealership that may be able to help.

  • Page 262: The Dispute Settlement Board

    Review? The Board reviews all product performance and service complaints on Ford, Mercury and Lincoln Cars and Ford and Mercury Light Trucks under warranty that have not been resolved by a dealer or Ford Motor Company. The Board does not review issues involving:...
  • Page 263 How Does the Board Work? The Board has four members: three consumer representatives a Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained by an independent consulting firm. Dealers are chosen because of their business leadership qualities.
  • Page 264 The decisions of the Board are binding on the dealer and Ford, but customers may have other options available to them under state or federal law. The decisions of the Board, however, may be...
  • Page 265 Board address. At the same time, your dealer and Ford Motor Company representative are asked to submit statements. To review your case properly, the Board needs...

  • Page 266: Reporting Safety Defects

    Ford of Canada does not have a Dispute Settlement Board. If you have a problem that cannot be resolved by an agreement among you, Ford of Canada, and the Ford dealer, contact the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). In many areas of Canada, CAMVAP will help resolve the problem and, if necessary, will arrange for the matter to be arbitrated.
  • Page 267 Use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without a proper conversion may damage the effectiveness of your emissions control system and may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage. Ford Motor Company is not responsible for any damage that is caused by use of improper fuel.
  • Page 268 If you are in other foreign countries, contact the nearest Ford dealership. If the dealership cannot help you, they can direct you to the appropriate Ford affiliate office. If you buy your vehicle in North America and then relocate outside of the U.S. or Canada,...
  • Page 269 Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford and the dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concern have been unsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third party mediation/arbitration program administered by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP).
  • Page 270 In addition, each accessory is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford’s rigid engineering and safety specifications. That is why Ford brand accessories are warranted for up to 3 years or 36,000 miles (60,000 km), whichever comes first. See your dealer for complete warranty information and accessory availability.
  • Page 271 Safety, Comfort, and Convenience NOTE: When adding accessories, equipment, passengers, and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR, GAWR as shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label).
  • Page 272 5 watts or less will not ordinarily affect your vehicle’s operation.) NOTE: Because we have no control over the installation, design, or manufacture of such systems, Ford cannot assume responsibility for any adverse effects or damage that may result if you use this equipment.
  • Page 277 Servicing Your Econoline Service Made Easy Ford has two goals for servicing your vehicle. 1. When we can, we design parts that do not need to be serviced. 2. We want to make servicing your vehicle as easy as possible. To help you:...
  • Page 278 vehicle. In addition to the conditions listed in the Owner Maintenance Checklist, be alert for any unusual noise, vibration, or other indication that your vehicle may need service. If you do notice something unusual, see that your vehicle is serviced promptly. Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle Be especially careful when inspecting or...
  • Page 279 Working with the engine off: 1. Set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 2. Remove the key from the ignition after you turn the engine off. 3. Block the wheels. This will prevent your vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
  • Page 280 Hood release handle Hood and support To close the hood, raise it so that the support rod comes away from the slotted hole in the hood. Place the support rod in its retaining clip and close the hood with enough force to make it latch.

  • Page 281: Engine Compartment

    Engine Compartment Your vehicle has one of the following types of engines: A 4.9 Liter EFI, I-6 engine, or A 5.0 Liter EFI, V-8 engine, or A 5.8 Liter EFI, V-8 engine, or A 7.5 Liter EFI, V-8 engine. NOTE: Read the 7.3L Diesel Engine Owner Guide Supplement for information regarding correct service points for your diesel-powered vehicle.

  • Page 285: Filling The Fuel Tank

    Cleaning the Engine A clean engine is more efficient because a buildup of grease and dirt acts as an insulator, keeping the engine warmer than usual. Extreme care must be used if a power washer is used to clean the engine. The high pressure fluid could penetrate sealed parts and assemblies causing damage or malfunctions.
  • Page 286 Opening the Fuel Filler Door To open the fuel filler door of your vehicle, just insert your finger in the divot and pull the door open all the way. NOTE: For Stripped Chassis vehicles, see your Body Builders manual for the proper location of the fuel filler door.
  • Page 287 NOTE: If you replace your fuel cap with an aftermarket fuel filler cap, the customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel tank and/or fuel system. RWARNING If the fuel cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the cap.
  • Page 288 Octane recommendations Your engine is designed to use regular unleaded fuel with an octane rating of 87. In most cases, it is not necessary to use a fuel with an octane rating higher than 87. At service stations, the octane rating is displayed on a label on the pumps.
  • Page 289 Fuel quality If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation problems when the engine is cold, it may be caused by fuel with low volatility. Try a different brand of fuel. If the condition persists, see your dealer or a qualified service technician. Using a high-quality fuel makes your vehicle more responsive and maintains its good fuel economy and emissions by:...
  • Page 290 Reformulated gasoline is also required in certain areas of the U.S. These fuels are designed to further reduce the emissions from your vehicle. Generally, you should not experience difficulties operating your vehicle on reformulated gasoline or on fuels containing oxygenates. We encourage you to use these fuels.
  • Page 291 Gasoline and gasoline-methanol blends may contain small amounts of carcinogens, such as benzene. Long-term exposure to unleaded gasoline vapors has caused cancer in laboratory animals. Further, excessive inhalation of fuel vapors can cause headache, dizziness, nausea, loss of coordination, and other symptoms which could interfere with your ability to safely operate your vehicle.
  • Page 292 Filling the fuel tank RWARNING Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. To fill the fuel tank properly: NOTE: Extinguish all lit cigarettes, other smoking materials, and any open flames before fueling your vehicle.
  • Page 293 Running Out of Fuel If your vehicle runs out of fuel, try to stop on level ground away from traffic. Add at least two gallons (8 liters) of fuel to start your vehicle again. If your vehicle is not on level ground, you may need as much as five gallons (20 liters) of fuel to start it.
  • Page 294 Comparisons With EPA Fuel Economy Estimates EPA fuel economy figures are obtained from laboratory tests under simulated road conditions and may not reflect the actual conditions you experience or your style of driving. The EPA fuel economy estimate is not a guarantee that you will achieve the fuel economy shown.
  • Page 295 Engine Oil Recommendations We recommend using Motorcraft oil or an equivalent oil meeting Ford Specification WSS-M2C153-F and displaying the American Petroleum Institute CERTIFICATION MARK on the front of the container. The API Certification Mark Never use: “Non-Detergent” oils Oils labeled API SA, SB, SC, SD, SE, SF or SG...
  • Page 296 For vehicles with 4.9L, 5.0L or 7.5L engines Engine oils with an SAE 10W-30 viscosity are PREFERRED for your vehicle which provide the best engine protection for all climates down to -5˚F (-20˚C). SAE 5W-30 enigne oils may also be used down to -15˚F (-25˚C).
  • Page 297 Engine oil dipstick 6. Carefully, pull the dipstick out again. If the oil level is below the “ADD 1 QT.” line, add engine oil as necessary. If the oil level is beyond the letter “F” in FULL, engine damage or high oil consumption may occur and some oil must be removed from the engine.
  • Page 298 If you are using your Ford vehicle in a manner which allows it to remain stationary while the engine is running for long periods (door to...

  • Page 299: Engine Coolant

    If your vehicle is over 8500 GVWR and the above conditions do not apply, change the engine oil and oil filter every 6 months or 5,000 miles (8,000 km), whichever comes first. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet for additional information. NOTE: Refer to the Power Stroke Diesel Engine Owner’s Guide Supplement for oil viscosity, filter application and oil and...
  • Page 300 If the engine coolant has not been checked for a long period of time the engine coolant reservoir may eventually empty. If the engine coolant reservoir empties, check the engine coolant level in the radiator. Read the following warnings before removing the radiator cap. If it is necessary to fill the radiator, refer to the Engine Coolant Refill Procedure in this chapter for instructions.
  • Page 301 If the coolant level is low, add to the reservoir a 50/50 mixture of water and the type of engine coolant that Ford specifies. You may add water by itself only in an emergency, but you should replace it with a 50/50 mixture as soon as possible.
  • Page 302 Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid is an optimized formula that will protect all metals and rubber elastomers used in Ford engines for four years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km). It is not necessary and not recommended to use supplemental coolant additives in your gasoline powered vehicle.
  • Page 303 Use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid or an equivalent engine coolant that meets Ford Specification ESE-M97B44-A. Do not use alcohol or methanol antifreeze and do not use engine coolant mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze. If you do not use the proper coolant, the aluminum radiator on your vehicle will corrode.
  • Page 304 Engine coolant drain and flush To drain your vehicle’s engine coolant: 1. Turn off the engine and let it cool. Fully depressurize the engine cooling system by covering the radiator cap with a thick cloth and turning it slowly counterclockwise to the first stop.
  • Page 305 3. Start and idle the engine until the thermostat opens and the radiator upper hose becomes warm. 4. Shut off the engine and allow the engine to cool. Cover the radiator cap with a thick cloth and cautiously remove it. Step back while the pressure releases.
  • Page 306 Windshield Washer Fluid and Wipers Washer Fluid Check the level of the windshield washer fluid every time you stop for fuel. The reservoir for the windshield washer fluid is located in the engine compartment. Adding washer fluid RWARNING Do not put windshield washer fluid in the container for the engine coolant.
  • Page 307 Devices such as bug shields are not recommended to be added to your new Ford product. Wiper Blades Check the windshield wiper blades at least twice a year. Also check them whenever they seem less effective than usual.
  • Page 308 Drive at safe speeds. If you do not take these precautions, your tires may fail or go flat. Ford Motor Company recommends obeying posted speed limits. RWARNING Driving too fast for conditions creates the possibility of loss of vehicle control.
  • Page 309 Checking the pressure of the tires At least once a month, check the pressure in all your vehicle’s tires, including the spare. Use an accurate tire pressure gauge. Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, that is, after the vehicle has been parked for at least one hour or has been driven less than 3 miles (5 km).
  • Page 310 Whenever a wheel is removed and then re-installed, always remove any corrosion that may be present on the mounting surface of the wheel and/or the surface of the hub, drum or rotor that contacts the wheel. RWARNING Installing wheels without good metal-to-metal contact at the wheel mounting surface can cause the wheel lug nuts to loosen and could allow the wheel...
  • Page 311 For E-250 (over 8500 GVWR [3855 kg]), and E-350 vehicles, rotate the tires at 5,000 miles (8,000 km), then at 15,000 miles (24,000 km), and then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) thereafter. If your light truck has dual rear wheels, you can rotate the front tires side to side without disturbing the rear tires.
  • Page 312 After each rotation, adjust individual tire pressure as specified on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. Tighten wheel lug nuts to the required torque specification and retighten again after 500 miles (800 km). If your vehicle has aluminum wheels, you may demount the full size, non-temporary spare tire (if so equipped) and remount on an aluminum wheel to rotate the spare tire into...
  • Page 313 Replacing the Tires Replace any tires that show wear bands. When your tire shows a wear band, it has only 1/16 inch (2 mm) of tread left. Wear band Because your vehicle’s tires may wear unevenly, you may need to replace them before a wear band appears across the entire tread.
  • Page 314 Make sure that all replacement tires are of the same size, type, load-carrying capacity, and tread design (e.g. “All Terrain”, etc.), as originally offered by Ford. RWARNING Do not replace your tires with “high performance” tires or larger size tires.
  • Page 315 Tire identification chart...
  • Page 316 RWARNING To avoid possible serious or fatal bodily injury while mounting tires, mount LT Metric 16-inch radial tires only on 16-inch rims and not 16.5-inch rims. In addition, mount radial tires only on wheels approved for radial tires. Wheel and Tire Matching See an authorized tire dealer for proper servicing procedures.
  • Page 317 Drive slowly. If you can hear the chains rub or bang against your vehicle, stop the vehicle and tighten the chains. If you continue to hear the chains rub or bang against your vehicle, remove the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle.
  • Page 318 If the battery needs water quite often, have the charging system checked for a possible malfunction. Help Us Protect Our Environment Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that used lead-acid batteries be returned to an authorized recycling facility for disposal. Battery recycling symbol Auxiliary Battery (Optional —...
  • Page 319 If the level gets low, you can add tap water to the battery, provided the water isn’t hard or doesn’t have a high mineral or alkali content. However, if possible you should refill the battery with distilled water. If the battery needs water quite often, have the charging system checked for a possible malfunction.

  • Page 320: Automatic Transmission Fluid

    Automatic Transmission Fluid Under normal driving conditions automatic transmission fluid should be changed every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 21,000 miles (34,000 km) if under severe duty conditions. However, if the transmission is not working properly, for instance, the transmission may slip or shift slowly, or you may notice some sign of fluid leakage, the fluid level should be checked.
  • Page 321 Checking the Automatic Transmission Fluid It is preferable to check the transmission fluid level at normal operating temperature 150˚F-170˚F (66˚C-77˚C), after approximately 20 miles (30 km) of driving. However, if necessary, you can check the fluid level without having to drive 20 miles (30 km) to obtain a normal operating temperature if outside temperatures are above 50˚F (10˚C).
  • Page 322 When checking fluid at normal operating temperature, the fluid level should be within the crosshatched area on the dipstick. When the vehicle has not been driven, and outside temperature is above 50˚F (10˚C), the fluid level should be between the holes on the dipstick. Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid The fluid type is stamped on the dipstick.
  • Page 323 Automatic transmission dipstick location Automatic transmission dipstick location...

  • Page 324: Brake Fluid

    If the fluid is low, carefully clean and remove the filler cap from the reservoir. Fill the reservoir to the MAX line with Ford High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AA or DOT 3 equivalent fluid meeting Ford...
  • Page 325 NOTE: If brake fluid is spilled on painted surfaces, it must be flushed and wiped away immediately. Brake fluid may dissolve the paint finish on your vehicle. RWARNING If you use a brake fluid that is not DOT 3, you will cause permanent damage to your brakes.

  • Page 326: Power Steering Fluid

    Power Steering Fluid Check the level of the power steering fluid at least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall). To check the level of your power steering fluid: 1. Start the engine and let it run until the power steering fluid reaches normal operating temperature.
  • Page 327 Power steering dipstick Power steering reservoir 5. If the power steering fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking the level, until you reach the FULL HOT range. Do not overfill. 6. When you are finished, put the dipstick back in and make sure that it fits snugly.
  • Page 328 E-Super Duty vehicles: 4. Check the fluid level in the power steering fluid reservoir. The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX lines on the side of the reservoir. 5. If the power steering fluid is below the MIN mark, add fluid in small amounts until the level is between the MIN and MAX lines on the side of the reservoir.
  • Page 329 Use only power steering fluid that: meets Ford’s Specification, such as Mercon Automatic Transmission Fluid. If the power steering fluid is low, do not drive your vehicle for a long period of time before adding fluid. This can damage the power steering pump.

  • Page 334: Power Distribution Box

    -light green, 40 amp - orange, 50 amp - red, 60 amp -blue. RWARNING Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. Ford recommends that high current fuses be replaced by a qualified technician. RWARNING Always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
  • Page 335 Power distribution box...
  • Page 336 Non-fuse panel circuit protection Checking and Replacing Fuses If you need to check a fuse, follow these steps: 1. You can access the fuse panel through the steering column lower opening. Remove the cover using the quick release fasteners. 2. On the fuse panel cover, find the number of the fuse you want to check.
  • Page 337 4. Replace the fuse with one that has the right amperage rating (see previous chart). RWARNING Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire.
  • Page 338 Lights and Bulb Replacement It is a good idea to check the operation of the following lights frequently: headlamps tail lamps brakelamps high-mount brakelamp hazard flasher turn signals license plate lamp The alignment of your headlamps should be checked if: oncoming motorists frequently signal you to turn off your vehicle’s high beams when you do not have the high beams on...
  • Page 339 Headlamp Bulb Hi series (Aerodynamic) The headlamps on your vehicle use replaceable bulbs. When the lamp burns out, simply replace the bulb, rather than the whole lamp. RWARNING Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass.
  • Page 340 Removing the headlamp bulb 1. Make sure that the headlamp switch on the instrument panel is in the OFF position. 2. Lift the hood and fix in up position using prop rod. 3. Bend back slightly and lift up on the two metal tabs while holding the lamp to vehicle.
  • Page 341 Installing the headlamp bulb 1. With the flat side of the bulb’s plastic base facing upward, insert the glass end of the bulb into the socket. You may need to turn the bulb left or right to line up the grooves in the plastic base with the tabs in the socket.
  • Page 342 E-150 — E-350 with cargo lamp attached To remove/install or replace a bulb: 1. Remove the two screws that secure the Hi-mount stop lamp/cargo lamp and lift the assembly from the vehicle. 2. After removing the two screws that secure the lens, remove the cargo lamp lens.
  • Page 343 Bulb Specifications...

  • Page 344: Emission Control System

    Rear lighting wire functions Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic converter which enables your vehicle to comply with applicable exhaust emission requirements. RWARNING Exhaust leaks may result in the entry of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
  • Page 345 In general, maintenance, replacement, or service of the emissions control devices or systems in your new Ford Motor Company vehicle or engine may be performed at your expense by any automotive repair establishment or individual using automotive parts equivalent to those which your vehicle or engine was originally equipped.
  • Page 346 If other than Ford or Motorcraft or Ford authorized remanufactured parts are used for maintenance, replacement, or for the service of components affecting emissions control, the owner should be assured that such parts are warranted by their manufacturer to be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability.
  • Page 347 NOTE: All current model year vehicles are certified to the same year emissions standards except certain vehicles equipped with engines built prior to January 1 of the model year which may be certified to prior year emissions standards. In either case, the maintenance schedules contained in the back of this Owner Guide must be used to maintain your engine.
  • Page 348 Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet and in the “General Maintenance Checklist.” To aid the noise control system throughout the life of the vehicle, Ford Motor Company recommends that this vehicle should be operated according to the Owner’s Guide. When installing replacement parts, use caution not to violate the tampering act as described above.
  • Page 349 Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance Testing In some localities it may become a legal requirement to pass an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) II system. If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced, the OBD II system is reset to a not ready for I/M testing condition.
  • Page 350 4. Drive the vehicle with a steady throttle at 45 mph (70 km/h) for 30 seconds. 5. Idle the vehicle in Drive (Neutral for manual transmissions) for 40 seconds. 6. Continue to drive the vehicle in city traffic at speeds between 25 and 40 mph (40-60 km/h) for 15 minutes.
  • Page 351 Refill Capacities, Motorcraft Parts, and Lubricant Specifications Refill Capacities NOTE: Refer to the Diesel Engine Owner’s Guide Supplement for refill capacities on diesel engines.
  • Page 354 Motorcraft Parts...

  • Page 359: Vehicle Storage

    Vehicle Storage Maintenance Tips If you plan on storing your vehicle for an extended period of time (60 days or more), refer to the following maintenance recommendations to ensure your vehicle stays in good operating condition. General Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated place. Protect from sunlight, if possible.
  • Page 360 Ford Gas Stabilizer should be added whenever actual or expected storage periods exceed 60 days. Follow the instructions on the label. The vehicle should then be operated at idle speed to circulate the additive throughout the fuel system.
  • Page 361 Battery Check and recharge as necessary. Keep connections clean and covered with a light coat of grease. Brakes Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully released. Tires Maintain recommended air pressures. Miscellaneous Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and clevis pins under vehicle are covered with grease to prevent rust.
  • Page 362 Warning label locations...
  • Page 369 Index ABS warning light (see Anti-loc k brak e system)..70 Accessory positio n on the ignitio n . . . 55–56 Accessory power source, power point outlet ..Additives , engin e oil .

  • Page 370: Electronic Sound Systems

    Anti-theft system arming the system ..description ....disarming an untriggered system ..disarming a triggered system..triggering .
  • Page 371 Brake fluid brake warning light ... 69 checking and adding ..description ....specifications .
  • Page 372 Capacities for refilling fluids ..Carbon monoxide in exhaust ..65 Car seats for children (see Child safety seats) ..41 Cassette tape player (see Electronic sound system) 164, 170, 178, 184 Catalytic converter.
  • Page 373 Crankcase emission filter..Cruise control (see Speed control) ..Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.). . Customer Assistance Centre, Ford of Canada..261, 268 Index 381...
  • Page 374 Dashboard (see Instrument panel) ..81 Daytime running light system ..93 Defects, reporting ... . Dipstick automatic transmission fluid ..322, 324 engine oil .
  • Page 375 Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic sound system) ..Emergencies, roadside assistance ....battery acid spills ..243, 321 jump-starting .
  • Page 376 ....Exhaust fumes ....65 Extended Service Plan, Ford ..Fan, engine fan, avoiding injury ..
  • Page 377 Fuel calculating fuel economy ..capacity ....choosing the right fuel ..comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates .
  • Page 378 Gauges, Mechanical battery voltage gauge ..75 charging system gauge ..75 engine coolant temperature gauge ..78 engine oil pressure gauge ..76 fuel gauge .
  • Page 379 Heating (continued) standard heater system ..83 High beams indicator light ... . . 77 operation ... . . 92, 100 High-mount brakelamp description .
  • Page 380 Jump-starting your vehicle attaching cables ... . disconnecting cables ..Keys key in ignition chime ..56 positions of the ignition .
  • Page 381 Lights, warning and indicator (continued) high beam ....77 overdrive off ... . . rear ABS ....70 safety belt .
  • Page 382 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ... . New vehicle break-in ... Octane rating ....Odometer.

  • Page 383: Roadside Emergencies

    Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . Rear anti-lock brakes ..Rear axle lubricant specification ..refill capacity... . . traction lok.
  • Page 384 Safety restraints (continued) dual locking mode retractors ..13 extension assembly ... 27 for adults ....11 for children.
  • Page 385 Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints) ..14 Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints) ..14 Side mirrors, adjusting..Snow tires and chains .
  • Page 386 Storing your vehicle ... Supplemental air bag readiness light ..74 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ..29 Tail lamps, cleaning ... . 93 Temperature control (see Climate control) .
  • Page 387 Transmission (continued) fluid, checking and adding (automatic) . fluid, refill capacities ..lubricant specifications ..Transmission control switch ..197, 203 Transmitter (see Remote entry) .
  • Page 388 Warranties (continued) radio....Warranty Informatio n Bookle t ..Washer fluid rear window reservoir..reservoir .

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