Table Of Contents - Ford Econoline Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Introduction4
Safety And Environment Protection5
Warning Symbols In This Guide5
Warning Symbols On Your Vehicle5
Protecting The Environment5
Breakin-In Vehicle6
Special Notices6
Event Data Recording7
Special Instructions7
Using Your Vehicle As An Ambulance8
Notice To Owners Of Diesel-Powered Vehicles8
Notice To Owners Of Pickup Trucks And Utility Type Vehicles8
Using Your Vehicle As A Stationary Power Source (Pto)9
Middle East/North Africa Vehicle Specific Information9
Vehicle Symbol Glossary10
Instrument Cluster12
Warning Lights And Chimes12
Service Engine Soon12
Warning And Control Lights12
Electronic Throttle Control13
Check Fuel Cap13
Brake System Warning Light13
Anti-Lock Brake System13
Safety Belt14
Charging System14
Low Fuel14
Check Gauge14
Gauges15
Transmission Tow/Haul Light15
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime15
Headlamps On Warning Chime15
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge16
Trip Odometer16
Tachometer16
Battery Voltage Gauge16
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge17
Fuel Gauge17
Entertainment Systems18
Am/Fm Stereo18
Am/Fm Stereo Cassette19
Ff (Fast Forward)20
Am/Fm Stereo/Single Cd Radio22
Premium In-Dash Six Cd Sound System25
Am/Fm Stereo With In-Dash Six Cd25
Am/Fm Stereo With Single Cd28
Premium Satellite Compatible Am/Fm Stereo In-Dash Six Cd/Mp3 Radio32
Compression34
Autoset34
Setting The Clock34
Folder/Track Mode34
Accessory Delay36
Radio Frequencies36
Radio Reception Factors36
Cassette/Player Care36
Cd/Cd Player Care37
Audio System Warranyu And Service37
Climate Controls38
Heater Only System38
Operating Tips38
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System39
Rear Fan Speed Adjustment40
Lights41
Headlamp Control41
Battery Saver41
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)42
High Beams42
Flash To Pass42
Panel Dimmer Control43
Headlamp Aim Adjustment43
Turn Signal Control45
Interior Lamps45
Cargo And Dome Lamps With Rear Headliner45
Bulb Replacement46
Front And Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps46
Headlamp Condensation46
Using The Right Bulbs46
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs47
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs49
Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs49
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs50
Replacing Tail Lamp/Turn/Backup Lamp Bulbs50
Driver Controls51
Multi-Function Lever51
Windshield Washer51
Changing The Wiper Blades51
Tilt Steering Wheel52
Overhead Console52
Storage Compartment52
Steering Wheel Adjustment52
Installing A Garage Door Opener53
Electronic Compass/Temperature Display53
Outside Air Temperature53
Compass54
Compass Zone Adjustment54
Compass Calibration Adjustment54
Cell Phone Use55
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)55
Power Windows56
Power Side View Mirrors56
Spotter Mirror56
Standard Mirror57
Telescoping Mirror57
Fold-Away Mirrors57
Speed Control58
Setting Speed Control58
Resuming A Set Speed59
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control59
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control59
Turning Off Speed Control60
Locks And Security61
Keys61
Power Door Locks61
Remote Entry System61
Unlocking The Doors62
Locking The Doors62
Sounding A Panic Alarm63
Replacing The Battery63
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters64
How To Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters64
Illuminated Entry65
Seating And Safety Restraints66
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat66
Using The Manual Lumbar Support67
Adjusting The Front Power Seat67
Quick Release Captains Chair68
To Remove The Seat68
To Install The Seat69
Rear Seats70
Accessing The 3Rd, 4Th And 5Th Row Seats70
Rear Bench Seat70
Safety Restraints Precautions72
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts73
Vehicle Sensitive Mode73
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode74
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode74
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode74
Safety Belt Pretensioner75
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment76
Lap Belts76
Adjusting The Center Lap Belt76
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime77
Conditions Of Operation77
Beltminder77
One Time Disable79
Deactivating/Activating The Beltminder Feature79
Safety Belt Extension Assembly80
Safety Belt Maintenance81
Airbags Supplemental Restraint System82
Important Srs Precautions82
Children And Airbags84
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?84
Child Restraints86
Determining If The System Is Operational86
Disposal Of Airbags And Airbag Equipped Vehicles86
Important Child Restraint Precautions86
Children And Safety Belts87
Child Booster Seats88
When Children Should Use Booster Seats88
Types Of Booster Seats89
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts89
Safety Seats For Children90
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats90
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts91
Attaching Safety Seats With Tether Straps94
Front Passenger Seating Position94
Second Row Bucket Seats96
Second, Third And Fourth Row Three Passenger Bench Seats97
Attaching Safety Seats With Latch Attachments For Child Seat Anchors98
Tires, Wheels And Loading101
Notice To Utility Vehicle And Truck Owners101
Vehicle Characteristics102
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles102
Information About Uniform The Quality Grading103
Treadwear103
Traction Aa A B C103
Temperature A B C104
Glossary Of Tire Terminology104
Tire Information104
Inspecting And Inflating Your Tires105
Tire Inflation105
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure106
Tire Replacement Requirements108
Tire Inflation Information108
Changing A Flat Tire109
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information109
Spare Tire Information110
Tire Change Procedure111
To Remove The Spare Tire111
Preparing To Change The Tire111
Replacing The Tire113
Front Axle Jacking Points115
Stowing The Flat/Spare Tire116
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications117
Information From The Sidewall118
Information on "P" Type Tires118
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for "LT" Type Tires121
Tire Care122
Information on "T" Type Tires122
Location Of The Tire Label122
Tire Wear122
Safety Practices123
Highway Hazards124
Tire And Wheel Alignment124
Tire Rotation124
Snow Tires And Chains126
Vehicle Loading126
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit131
Trailer Towing133
Loading Instructions For Owners Of Pickup Trucks133
Loading Instructions For Owners Of Utility-Type Vehicles133
Preparing To Tow141
Hitches141
Safety Chains141
Trailer Brakes141
Trailer Lamps142
Using A Step Bumper142
Driving While You Tow142
Servicing After Towing142
Launching Or Retrieving A Boat143
Recreational Towing144
2Wd Vehicles144
Driving145
Starting145
Positions Of The Ignition145
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle145
Important Safety Precautions146
Starting The Engine148
Using The Engine Block Heater148
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes148
Important Ventilating Information148
Brakes149
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)149
Abs Warning Lamp149
Using Abs149
Steering150
Parking Brake150
Traction-Lok Axle151
Preparing To Drive The Vehicle151
Vehicle Stability And Handling151
Emergency Maneuvers152
Automatic Transmission Operation153
Brake-Shift Interlock153
Gearshift Positions Of The 4–Speed Automatic Transmission154
The Shift Positions Of The 5–Speed Automatic Transmission156
Vehicle Used As A Stationary Power Source161
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement161
Driving Through Water162
Roadside Emergencies163
Getting Roadside Assistance163
Hazard Flasher Switch164
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch164
Fuses And Relays166
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color167
The Fuses Are Coded As Follow168
Power Distribution Box170
The High-Current Fuses Are Coded As Follows171
Relay Modules173
Instrument Panel Relay Module173
Engine Compartment Relay Module173
Jump Starting174
Connecting The Jumper Cables175
Removing The Jumper Cables177
Wrecker Towing179
Customer Assistance180
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)188
Cleaning189
Washing The Exterior189
Waxing189
Paint Chips190
Aluminium Wheels And Wheel Covers190
Engine190
Plastic Exterior Parts191
Windows And Wiper Blades191
Instrument Panel And Cluster Lens192
Interior Trim192
Interior192
Leather Seats193
Underbody Preservation193
Maintenance And Specifications195
Service Recommendations195
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle195
Working With The Engine Off/On195
Opening The Hood196
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment197
Engine Compartment Component Locations197
Windshield Washer Fluid198
Engine Oil198
Checking The Engine Oil198
Adding Engine Oil200
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations200
Battery201
Engine Coolant203
Checking Engine Coolant203
Adding Engine Coolant204
Recycled Engine Coolant206
Coolant Refill Capacity207
Severe Climates207
What To Know About Fail-Safe Cooling208
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works208
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated208
Fuel Information209
Refueling211
Fuel Filler Cap211
Choosing The Right Fuel212
Octane Recommendations212
Fuel Quality213
Cleaner Air213
Running Out Of Fuel213
Fuel Filter213
Essentialof Good Fuel Economy214
Measuring Techniques214
Filling The Tank214
Calculating Fuel Economy215
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits215
Maintenance216
Conditions216
Emission Control System217
Epa Window Sticker217
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)218
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing218
Power Steering Fluid219
Brake Fluid220
Driveline Universal Joint And Slip Yoke220
Transmission Fluid220
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid220
Low Fluid Level221
Correct Fluid Level221
High Fluid Level222
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels222
Air Filter223
Automatic Transmission Fluid Filter223
Motorcraft Part Numbers224
Refill Capacities226
Lubricant Specifications230
Engine Data233
Vehicle Dimensions234
Van/Wagon Models234
Cutaway/Commercial Stripped Chassis Models235
Vehicle Identification Number236
Complete Ford Built Vehicles236
Certification Label For Incomplete Vehicles236
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations237
Accessories238
Index240