Ford E350 Owners Manual
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It is very important to use prediluted coolant approved to the correct specification in order to avoid plugging the small passageways in the engine cooling system. See Capacities and Specifications (page 197). Do not mix different colors or types of coolant in your vehicle. Mixing of engine coolants or using an incorrect coolant may harm the engine or cooling system components and may not be covered by the vehicle Warranty. Note: If prediluted coolant is not available, use the approved concentrated...
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Recycled Coolant We do not recommend the use of recycled coolant as an approved recycling process is not yet available. Dispose of used engine coolant in an appropriate manner. Follow your community ’s regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of automotive fluids. Severe Climates If you drive in extremely cold climates: • It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration above 50%. • A coolant concentration of 60% provides improved freeze point protection. Coolant concentrations...
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WARNINGS vehicle will have limited power, will not be able to maintain high-speed operation, and may completely shut down without warning, potentially losing engine power, power steering assist, and power brake assist, which may increase the possibility of a crash resulting in serious injury. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. Your vehicle has limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, drive your vehicle with caution. Your vehicle does not maintain high-speed...
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1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and shift the transmission into park (P). 2. Leave the engine running until the coolant temperature gauge needle returns to the normal position. After several minutes, if the temperature does not drop, follow the remaining steps. 3. Switch the engine off and wait for it to cool. Check the coolant level. 4. If the coolant level is at or below the minimum mark, add prediluted coolant immediately. 5. If the coolant level is normal, restart the engine and...
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Type B Do not drive the vehicle if there is no indication of fluid on the dipstick and the ambient temperature is above 50°F (10°C). Correct Fluid Level Type A Type B For vehicles equipped with 5-speed transmissions, check the fluid at the normal operating temperature of 151°F (66°C) to 170°F (77°C) on a level surface. For vehicles equipped with 6-speed transmissions, check the fluid at the normal operating temperature of 196°F (91°C) to 215°F (102°C) on a level surface. The normal operating temperature...
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Type B Fluid levels above the safe range may result in transmission failure. An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and engagement concerns, and possible damage. High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition. Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels Note: Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause internal transmission component damage. Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type of fluid used is normally indicated on: •...
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Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or cleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmission operation and result in damage to internal transmission components. Automatic Transmission Fluid Filter Your automatic transmission is equipped with a serviceable transmission fluid filter located inside the transmission bottom pan. For service intervals for the automatic transmission fluid and transmission filter, See Scheduled Maintenance (page 268). For transmission...
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Only use fluid that meets Ford specifications. See Capacities and Specifications (page 197). To top up the power steering fluid level do the following. 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature. 2. Make sure the fluid is within the MIN and MAX range. 3. If the fluid level is low, add fluid to be within the MIN and MAX range. Do not overfill. 4. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several times. 5. Recheck the fluid level in the...
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Note: Electrical or electronic accessories or components added to the vehicle by the dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability. Your vehicle is fitted with a Motorcraft® maintenance-free battery which normally does not require additional water during its life of service. For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the top of the battery clean and dry. Also, make certain the battery cables are always tightly fastened to the battery terminals. If you see any corrosion on the...
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CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of the blade to check for roughness. Clean the wiper blades with washer fluid or water applied with a soft sponge or cloth. CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES You can manually move the wiper arms when the ignition is off. This allows for ease of blade replacement and cleaning under the blades. 1. Pull the wiper blade and arm away from the glass. 2. Release the wiper blade lock (A) and separate the wiper blade from the wiper arm. 3. Install in the...