Ford E 150 Owners Manual
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Before driving Introduction 2 Instrumentation 5 Controls and features 15 Seating and safety restraints 37 Starting and driving Starting 73 Driving 80 Roadside emergencies 100 Servicing Maintenance and care 124 Capacities and specifications 173 Reporting safety defects 182 Index 183 Contents 1
ICONS Indicates a warning. Read the following section onWarningsfor a full explanation of them. Indicates that vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow. We must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim. WARNINGS How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this owners guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. SPECIAL NOTICES Using your light truck as an ambulance If your light truck is equipped with theFord ambulance preparation package,it may be utilized as an ambulance. Ford urges ambulance manufacturers to follow the recommendations of theFord incomplete vehicle manual, Ford truck body builders layout book and theQVM guidelinesas well as pertinent supplements. Forcom_icons.01 com_warn.01 eco_special_notice eco_using_ambulance Introduction 2
additional information, please contact the Light Truck Body Builders Advisory Service 1±800±635±5560. Use of your Ford light truck as an ambulance, without the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package voids the Ford New Vehicle Limited Warranty and may void the Emissions Warranties. In addition, ambulance usage without the preparation package could cause high underbody temperatures, overpressurized fuel and a risk of spraying fuel which could lead to fires. If your vehicle is equipped with the Ford ambulance preparation package, it will be indicated on the Safety Certification Compliance label. The label is located on the drivers side door pillar or on the rear edge of the drivers door. You can determine whether the ambulance manufacturer followed Fords recommendations by directly contacting that manufacturer. Ford Ambulance preparation package is only available on certain 7.3L Diesel Econoline vehicles. Diesel-powered vehicles Read the 7.3L Diesel Engine Owners Guide Supplement for information regarding correct operation and maintenance of your eco_diesel_notice Introduction 3
diesel-powered light truck. BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. Simply avoid driving too briskly during the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of driving. Vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in. If possible, you should avoid full use of the brakes for the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles). From 1,600 km (1,000 miles) onwards you can gradually increase the performance of your vehicle up to the permitted maximum speeds. INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation.com_breaking_vehicle.01 com_info_guide.01 Introduction 4
OVERDRIVE ON OFFRES SET ACCEL COAST Engine coolant temperature gauge (pg. 12) Fuel Gauge (pg. 12)Speedometer (pg. 12)Engine oil pressure gauge (pg. 13) Battery voltage gauge (pg. 13) Warning lights (pg. 8) Speed controls (pg. 28) Headlamp switch and dimmer (pg. 15)Transmission control switch (pg. 24) Wiper/washer control (pg. 27) Instrumentation 6
Climate controls (pg. 17) Vents (pg. 18)Refer to Audio Guide (pg. 17) Instrumentation 7
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS Brake system warning This light illuminates when you turn the ignition key to START to verify that the indicator bulb is working. If the light stays on or comes on after you have released the parking brake fully, have the hydraulic brake system serviced. This light also will illuminate if vacuum pressure is low on diesel engine vehicles. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. If the light stays on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to be serviced. Service engine soon This light illuminates when the engines Emission Control System requires service. It will also illuminate when the ignition key is 000000 0000 BRAKE NORMALNORMAL NORMAL BRAKE ABS SERVICE ENGINE SOON eco_warn-lights eco_brake_system com_anti-lock_brake.01 eco_service_engine Instrumentation 8
in the ON position and the engine is off. Transmission control indicator light (TCIL) The Transmission Control Indicator Light (TCIL), which is located on the gearshift lever, may flash steadily if a malfunction is detected. If the TCIL is flashing, contact your Ford dealer as soon as possible. If this condition persists, damage to the transmission could occur. The word ªOFFº located on the end of the gearshift lever is the transmission control indicator light (TCIL). Safety belt Illuminates when the ignition is switched on to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer toUsing the safety restraints properlyin the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Charging system Briefly illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service. Air bag readiness Briefly illuminates when the ignition is turned on. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to OVERDRIVE OFF eco_trans_control_light com_safety_belt.01 com_charging_system.01 com_air_bag.01 Instrumentation 9
flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. High beams Illuminates when the headlamp high beams are on. Door ajar (if equipped) Illuminates when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position and any door is open. Oil pressure/Engine coolant This light will come on when the key is in the ON position and the: ²engine coolant temperature is very high ²engine oil pressure is low The light serves as a notice that a system needs your attention and to check the engine coolant temperature gauge and the engine oil pressure gauge. Refer to engine coolant temperature gauge and engine oil pressure gauge in this section for more information. DOOR AJAR com_turn_signal.01 com_high_beams.01 eco_door_ajar eco_oil-press_eng-temp_light eco_warning_chimes Instrumentation 10