Table Of Contents - Ford Econoline E-250 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Introduction4
Safety And Environment Protection4
Warning Symbols In This Guide4
Warning Symbols On Your Vehicle5
Protecting The Environment5
Perchlorate Material5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle5
Notice To Owners Of Pickup Trucks And Utility Type Vehicles6
Using Your Vehicle As An Ambulance7
Using Your Vehicle As A Stationary Power Source (Pto)7
Service Data Recording7
Event Data Recording8
Vehicle Modification Data Recording9
Cell Phone Use10
Export Unique (Non–United States/Canada) Vehicle Specific Information11
Vehicle Symbol Glossary12
Instrument Cluster14
Warning Lights And Chimes14
Vehicles With Optional Message Center14
Service Engine Soon14
Electronic Throttle Control (Rtt)15
Check Fuel Cap (Rtt)15
Brake System Warning Light15
Anti-Lock Brake System16
Airbag Readiness16
Engine Oil Pressure (Rtt)16
Engine Coolant Temperature (Rtt)16
Low Tire Pressure Warning (If Equipped)17
Traction Control/Advancetrac (If Equipped)17
Traction Control Off (If Equipped)17
Transmission Tow/Haul Feature (If Equipped)18
Anti-Theft System18
Charging System (Rtt)18
Low Fuel (Rtt)18
High Beams19
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime19
Parking Brake On Warning Chime19
Speedometer19
Gauges19
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge20
Odometer20
Tachometer20
Battery Voltage Gauge20
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge21
Fuel Gauge21
Message Center (If Equipped)21
Selectable Features (Information Menu)21
Setup Menu (Vehicle Customization And Vehicle System Check)23
Hold Reset For Setup Menu23
Oil Life Xxx% Hold Reset=New23
Units Eng/Metric23
Autounlock (If Equipped)24
Rear Park Aid (If Equipped)24
Compass (If Equipped)24
Compass Zone Adjustment25
Compass Calibration Adjustment25
Language=English/Spanish /French26
Hold Reset For System Check26
System Warnings27
Entertainment Systems29
Audio Systems29
Am/Fm Stereo System (If Equipped)29
Accessory Delay29
Audio30
Seek30
Memory Presets30
On/Off/Volume30
Setting The Clock31
Am/Fm Single Cd/Mp3 Satellite Compatible Sound System (If Equipped)31
Am/Fm Stereo With Cd31
Tuner32
In Satellite Radio Mode (If Equipped)32
Phone32
Satellite Radio Menu (If Equipped)32
Autoset33
To Search For Specific Rbds Music Categories34
To View The Station Name Or Type34
Fade (If Equipped With Four Speaker Audio System)34
Speed Vol (Speed Sensitive Volume, If Equipped)34
Track/Folder Mode35
Compress (Compression)35
Aux35
Play/Pause36
Shuffle36
Folder36
Ff (Fast Forward)36
Text/Scan37
Am/Fm37
Cd37
Auxiliary Input Jack38
Cd Eject38
Cd Slot38
Required Equipment39
To Play Your Portable Music Player Using The Auxiliary Input Jack39
Troubleshooting39
Usb Port (If Equipped)40
General Audio Information41
Radio Frequencies41
Radio Reception Factors41
Cd/Cd Player Care42
Mp3 Track And Folder Structure43
Sample Mp3 Structure44
Satellite Radio Information (If Equipped)44
Satellite Radio Channels44
Satellite Radio Reception Factors44
Sirius Satellite Radio Service45
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (Esn)45
Navigation System (If Equipped)47
Sync (If Equipped)47
Climate Controls48
Heater Only System (If Equipped)48
Operating Tips48
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System (If Equipped)49
Fan Speed Adjustment49
Temperature Selection49
Air Flow Selections49
To Aid In Side Window Defogging/Demisting In Cold Weather50
Rear Fan Speed Adjustment (If Equipped)50
Lights51
Headlamp Control51
Flash-To-Pass51
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) (If Equipped)52
Panel Dimmer Control52
Vertical And Horizontal Aim Adjustment (Sealed Beam Headlamps)53
To Adjust The Headlamps53
Vertical Aim Adjustment (Aerodynamic Headlamps)54
Turn Signal Control55
Interior Lamps56
Dome Lamps With Rear Headliner (If Equipped)56
Cargo Lamps56
Front And Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps (If Equipped)56
Bulb Replacement57
Lamp Assembly Condensation57
Using The Right Bulbs57
Replacing Exterior Bulbs59
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs (Aerodynamic)59
Replacing Headlamps (Sealed Beam)59
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs60
Aerodynamic60
Sealed Beam60
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs61
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs62
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs62
Replacing Stop/Turn/Tail/Side Marker/Backup Lamp Bulbs63
Driver Controls64
Multi-Function Lever64
Windshield Wiper64
Windshield Washer64
Tilt Steering Wheel65
Illuminated Visor Mirror (If Equipped)65
Auxiliary Power Point (12V Dc)65
Steering Wheel Adjustment65
Power Windows (If Equipped)66
One-Touch Down67
Interior Mirror (If Equipped)67
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror (If Equipped)67
Exterior Mirrors68
Power Side View Mirrors (If Equipped)68
Spotter Mirror On Standard Mirror (If Equipped)68
Spotter Mirror On Telescoping Mirror (If Equipped)69
Fold-Away Mirrors69
Blind Spot Mirrors (If Equipped)69
Speed Control (If Equipped)70
Using Speed Control70
Setting Speed Control70
Disengaging Speed Control70
Resuming A Set Speed71
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control71
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control71
Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)71
Navigation System/Sync Hands Free Control Features (If Equipped)72
Upfitter Controls (If Equipped)72
They Are Coded As Follows73
Positive Retention Floor Mat (If Equipped)73
Locks And Security75
Keys75
Power Door Locks (If Equipped)75
Autolock Feature75
Deactivating/Activating Autolock Feature76
Power Door Lock Switch Autolock Enable/Disable Procedure76
Deactivating/Activating Autounlock Feature77
Power Door Lock Switch Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure77
Back Cargo Door Lock (If Equipped)78
E-Guard Cargo Protection System (If Equipped)78
E-Guard Cargo Protection System Features78
E-Guard Cargo Protection System Procedure78
Emergency Lock Release79
Remote Entry System (If Equipped)80
Two Step Door Unlocking81
One Step Door Unlocking81
Switching From Two Step To One Step Door Unlocking82
Locking The Doors82
Car Finder82
Sounding A Panic Alarm82
To Replace The Battery83
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters83
How To Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters83
Illuminated Entry84
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System (If Equipped)85
Anti-Theft Indicator86
Automatic Arming And Disarming86
Replacement Keys86
Programming Spare Keys86
Seating And Safety Restraints89
Front Seats89
Non-Adjustable Head Restraints89
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat (If Equipped)90
Using The Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped)91
Adjusting The Front Power Seat (If Equipped)91
Rear Seats92
Rear Captains Chair Adjust—Passenger Side Only92
Quick-Release Captains Chair (7 Passenger Configuration- Second Row Only)93
To Remove The Seat93
To Install The Seat93
Rear Bench Seat94
To Remove The Seats94
Safety Restraints97
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts98
Restraint Of Pregnant Women99
Safety Belt Locking Modes99
Vehicle Sensitive Mode99
Automatic Locking Mode100
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode100
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode100
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode100
Safety Belt Pretensioner101
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment101
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime102
Conditions Of Operation102
Belt-Minder102
One-Time Disable104
Deactivating/Activating The Belt-Minder Feature104
Safety Belt Extension Assembly105
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)106
Important Srs Precautions106
Children And Airbags108
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?108
The Srs Consists Of109
Determining If The System Is Operational110
Sos Post-Crash Alert System110
Disposal Of Airbags And Airbag Equipped Vehicles (Including Pretensioners)110
Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch (If Equipped)111
Turning The Passenger Airbag Off111
Turning The Passenger Airbag Back On112
Nhtsa Deactivation Criteria (Excluding Canada)113
Transport Canada Deactivation Criteria (Canada Only)115
Safety Restraints For Children116
Recommendations For Safety Restraints For Children117
Recommendations For Attaching Child Safety Restraints For Children118
Transporting Children119
Safety Seats For Children120
Infant And/Or Toddler Seats120
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts121
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Latch (Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children) Attachments124
Combining Safety Belt And Latch Lower Anchors For Attaching Child Safety Seats127
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps128
Front Passenger Seating Position129
Second Row Bucket Seats (Quads)131
Second, Third, Fourth, And Fifth Row Bench Seats132
Child Booster Seats133
When Children Should Use Booster Seats134
Types Of Booster Seats135
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts136
Child Restraint And Safety Belt Maintenance137
Tires, Wheels And Loading138
Notice To Utility Vehicle And Truck Owners138
Vehicle Characteristics139
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles139
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading140
U.s. Department Of Transportation-Tire Quality Grades140
Treadwear140
Traction Aa A B C140
Temperature A B C141
Glossary Of Tire Terminology141
Inflating Your Tires142
Tire Inflation142
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure Is the Tire Manufacturer's143
Tire Inflation Information145
Tire Care146
Inspecting Your Tires And Wheel Valve Stems146
Tire Wear147
Damage147
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)148
Tire Replacement Requirements148
Safety Practices149
Highway Hazards150
Tire And Wheel Alignment150
Tire Rotation150
Rear-Wheel Drive (Rwd) Vehicles/Four-Wheel Drive (4Wd) Vehicles (Front Tires At Top Of Diagram)151
Dual Rear Wheel (Drw) Vehicles-Six Tire Rotation152
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall152
Information on "P" Type Tires153
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for "LT" Type Tires156
Information on "T" Type Tires157
Location Of The Tire Label157
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) (If Equipped)158
Changing Tires With A Tpms159
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)159
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed159
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly160
When Inflating Your Tires161
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure161
Overview162
Tpms Reset Tips162
Performing The Tpms Reset Procedure162
Snow Tires And Chains164
Vehicle Loading–With And Without A Trailer165
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit171
Special Loading Instructions For Owners Of Pick-Up Trucks And Utility-Type Vehicles172
Trailer Towing173
Preparing To Tow176
Hitches176
Weight-Distributing Hitch177
Using A Step Bumper (If Equipped)177
Safety Chains177
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If Equipped)178
Procedure For Adjusting Gain179
Explanation Of Instrument Cluster Warning Messages180
Trailer Lamps182
Driving While You Tow182
Trailer Towing Tips182
Launching Or Retrieving A Boat183
Recreational Towing183
Driving184
Starting184
Positions Of The Ignition184
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle184
Important Safety Precautions185
Before Starting The Vehicle185
Starting The Engine186
Cold Weather Starting (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only)187
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes187
Important Ventilating Information187
Engine Block Heater (If Equipped)188
How To Use The Engine Block Heater189
Brakes189
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)190
Using Abs190
Abs Warning Lamp190
Brake Over Accelerator190
Traction Control (If Equipped)191
Parking Brake191
Advancetrac With Roll Stability Control (Rsc) Stability Enhancement System (If Equipped)192
Traction Control System (Tcs)194
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)195
Roll Stability Control (Rsc )195
Certain Adverse Driving Maneuvers May Activate The Rsc System, Which Include196
Traction Control196
Advancetrac With Rsc Features197
Steering197
Traction-Lok Axle (If Equipped)198
Preparing To Drive198
Vehicle Stability And Handling199
Emergency Maneuvers200
Brake-Shift Interlock200
Automatic Transmission Operation202
Understanding The Gearshift Positions Of The 4–Speed Automatic Transmission202
Understanding The Shift Positions Of The 5–Speed Automatic Transmission (If Equipped-5.4L And 6.8L Gasoline Engines Only)204
Reverse Sensing System (If Equipped)208
Rearview Camera System (If Equipped)210
Image Delay If Displayed Through The Rearview Mirror210
Image Delay If Displayed Through The Navigation Screen210
Night Time And Dark Area Use211
Servicing212
Driving With Blind Spot Mirrors212
Vehicle Used As A Stationary Power Source213
Driving Through Water213
Roadside Emergencies214
Getting Roadside Assistance214
Hazard Flasher Control215
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch (Stripped Chassis Vehicles Only)216
Fuel Pump Shut-Off (Except Stripped Chassis)216
Fuses And Relays217
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel218
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color218
The Fuses Are Coded As Follows219
Power Distribution Box221
The High-Current Fuses Are Coded As Follows222
Changing The Tires225
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information226
Full-Size Matching Spare Tire/Wheel Information228
Stopping And Securing Your Vehicle228
Spare Tire Information228
To Remove The Spare Tire228
Tire Change Procedure229
Replacing The Tire230
Front Axle Jacking Points232
Stowing The Flat/Spare Tire233
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications234
Jump Starting235
Preparing Your Vehicle236
Connecting The Jumper Cables236
Removing The Jumper Cables238
Wrecker Towing239
Emergency Towing240
Customer Assistance241
Getting The Services You Need241
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)249
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)249
Cleaning250
Washing The Exterior250
Waxing251
Paint Chips251
Aluminum Wheels And Wheel Covers251
Engine252
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts252
Windows And Wiper Blades253
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim And Cluster Lens253
Interior254
Leather Seats (If Equipped)255
Underbody Preservation255
Ford And Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products256
Maintenance And Specifications257
Service Recommendations257
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle257
Working With The Engine Off & On257
Opening The Hood258
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment259
Windshield Washer Fluid259
Changing The Wiper Blades260
Checking The Engine Oil260
Adding Engine Oil261
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations262
Battery263
Dual Battery (If Equipped)264
Checking Engine Coolant266
Adding Engine Coolant267
Recycled Engine Coolant270
Coolant Refill Capacity270
Severe Climates270
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling (If Equipped)271
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works271
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated272
Fuel Filter272
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels273
Fuel Information273
Refueling275
Fuel Filler Cap276
Ffv (Flex Fuel Vehicle) Fuel Cap277
Choosing The Right Fuel277
Cleaner Air277
Octane Recommendations277
Fuel Quality278
Running Out Of Fuel278
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy279
Measuring Techniques279
Filling The Tank279
Calculating Fuel Economy280
Driving Style-Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits280
Maintenance281
Conditions281
Emission Control System282
On-Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)283
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing284
Power Steering Fluid284
Brake Fluid285
E-150/E-250/E-350 Single Rear Wheel285
E-350/E-450 Dual Rear Wheel286
Driveline Universal Joint And Slip Yoke286
Transmission Fluid286
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid (If Equipped)286
Low Fluid Level287
Correct Fluid Level288
High Fluid Level289
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels290
Automatic Transmission Fluid Filter291
Air Filter291
Changing The Air Filter Element292
Vehicle Storage292
Motorcraft Part Numbers295
Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities296
Engine Data300
Engine Drivebelt Routing300
Identifying Your Vehicle301
Safety Compliance Certification Label (Complete Ford Built Vehicles)301
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)302
Certification Label For Incomplete Vehicles302
Transmission Code Designations303
Ford Custom Accessories For Your Vehicle304
Ford Extended Service Plan306
Scheduled Maintenance310
General Maintenance Information310
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?310
Protecting Your Investment310
Oils, Fluids And Flushing311
Genuine Ford Parts And Service311
Factory-Trained Technicians311
Genuine Ford And Motorcraft Replacement Parts311
Owner Checks And Services312
Engine Oil/Coolant Change Intervals312
Check Every Month312
Check Every Six Months312
Multi-Point Inspection–Recommended Each Visit313
Normal Scheduled Maintenance And Log315
Maintenance Schedule Log319
Special Operating Conditions322
Towing A Trailer Or Using A Camper Or Car-Top Carrier322
Extensive Idling And/Or Low-Speed Driving For Long Distances As In Heavy Commercial Use (I.e. Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car Or Livery)323
Operating In Dusty Conditions Such As Unpaved Or Dusty Roads324
Off-Road Operation325
Exclusive Use Of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles Only)325
Special Operating Condition Log326
Exceptions328
Normal Vehicle Axle Maintenance328
Police/Taxi/Livery Vehicle Axle Maintenance328
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals328
Engine Air Filter & Cabin Air Filter Replacement329
Engine Coolant Change Record329
Engine Coolant Change Log329
Index330