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Ford 1996 E150 manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
Ford 1996 E150 Owner's Manual (389 pages)
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Introductory Information
4
About Using this Guide
5
Notice to Owners of Light Truck Ambulance Conversions
8
Special Notices
8
Notice to Owners of Diesel-Powered Vehicles
9
Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
9
Breaking Your Vehicle in
11
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
12
Washing and Polishing
12
Cleaning Chrome/Aluminium/Plastic Parts
13
Important Safety Belt Information
14
Safety Restraints
14
Dual Locking Mode Retractors
16
Vehicle Sensitive (Emergency)/Automatic Locking Mode
16
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
17
To Fasten the Belt
18
Proper Stowage of Shoulder Safety Belt Diagram
20
Location of the Stowage Hook Caution Label on Safety Belt
21
Location of the Datachable Anchor Warning Label on Safety Belt
22
Rear Seat Shoulder Safety Belt - Stowage (with Seat Removed)
23
Adjustable Lap Belts Without Retractors
25
Fastening Occupant Safety Lap Belts
25
Safety Belt Bed/Seat Pocket
26
To Unfasten the Belt
26
Unfastening the Outboard Lap/Shoulder Belts
26
How to Untwist or Unjam a Safety Belt Retractor
27
To Correct a Twisted Safety Shoulder Belt at the "D" Ring Front And/Or Rear Outboard Seating Positions
28
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
30
Safety Belt Maintenance/Cleaning
31
The Importance of Wearing Safety Belts
32
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
32
The Importance of Being Properly Seated
33
How the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Operates
34
The Location of the Air Bag and Warning Label Diagram
34
Tone Generator
35
Inflated Driver Side Air Bag Diagram
38
Disposal of Supplemental Air Bag Equipped Vehicles
39
Service and Information Labels
39
To Avoid Serious Injury
40
Safety Restraints for Children
41
Safety Belts for Children
43
Safety Seats for Children
44
Safety Seats for Infants/Toddlers
45
Installing Child Safety Seats
47
Routing the Lap/Shoulder Belt
49
Buckling the Belt
50
Setting the Retractor to Automatic Locking Mode
51
Checking that the Seat Is Secure
53
Checking the Retractor
54
Installing a Child Safety Seat at the Rear Center Seating Position with Locking Adjustable Lap Belt
55
Attaching Safety Seats with Tether Straps
56
Tether Strap Anchorage Locations
57
Ignition/Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
58
Starting Your Econoline
58
Ignition Key Buzzer or Chime
59
Removing the Key from the Ignition
59
Your Vehicle's Gearshift Lever Is Mounted on the Column
59
Fuel-Injected Engines
60
Starting Your Vehicle
61
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
61
Testing the Warning Lights
61
Starting the Engine
62
Starting the Cold Engine
62
Starting the Warm Engine
63
For Cold or Warm Engines
64
Engine Block Heater (if Equipped)
65
If the Engine Cranks but Does Not Start or Does Not Start after a Collision
66
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
66
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch Location - Commercial Stripped Chassis Vehicles
67
If Your Engine Cranks but Does Not Start after a Collision or Substantial Jolt
67
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
68
Warning Lights and Gauges
70
Mechanical Cluster View
71
The Mechanical Cluster
72
Brake System Warning Light
72
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
73
Check Engine Warning Light
74
Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
74
Check Engine Warning Light Symbol View
75
Charging System Light
77
Supplemental Air Bag Readiness Light and Tone Generator
77
Anti-Theft Alarm Light (if Equipped)
78
Battery Voltage Gauge (Voltmeter)
78
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
79
High Beam Light
80
"Headliamps On" Alert Chime
80
Fuel Gauge
80
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
81
Speedometer
82
Odometer/Trip Odometer
83
Instrument Panel Controls
84
Instrument Panel & Controls View
85
Standard Heater
86
The Climate Control System
86
Instrument Panel Registers
86
Temperature Selection
87
Fan Speed Adjustment
88
Airflow Selections (Lower Lever)
88
Vent/Floor/Def Flr
88
V Defrost
88
Operating Tips to Get the most Satisfaction from the Heater System
89
Front A/C - Heater Only (Main System) Diagram
89
Operational Air Conditioner and Heater
90
Front and Rear A/C and Heater (Main and Auxiliary System) Diagram
90
A/C and Heater, Front - Heater Only, Rear Diagram
90
Temperature Selection/H Fan Speed Adjustment
91
Airflow Selections (Lower Lever)/Vent
91
Norm A/C, Max A/C, Floor, Def Flr
92
VDEFROST - Operating Tips
93
Auxiliary Heater and Air Conditioner (if Equipped)
94
The Interior and Exterior Lights
95
Turning on the Exterior Lights
95
Cleaning the Exterior Lights
96
Daytime Running Light System
96
Lighting up the Instrument Panel and the Interior of Your Vehicle
97
Cargo, Courtesy and Dome Lamps
97
Rear Cargo Lamp with Rear Headliner View
98
Cargo Lamp Without Rear Headliner View
98
High-Mount Brakelamp
99
Front and Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps
99
Cleaning the Instrument Panel Lens/Interior Lamps
100
Turn Signals
101
The Turn Signal Lever
101
Steering Column Controls
101
High Beams
102
Flashing the Lights
103
Windshield Wipers and Washer
103
Variable Interval Wipers
104
Windshield Washer
104
Interval Wiper on Turn Signal Lever Diagram
104
Hazard Flasher
105
Horn
106
Tilt Steering (if Equipped)
107
Speed Control (if Equipped)
108
Accelerating with the Speed Control Operating
110
Resetting the Speed Control
110
Turning the Speed Control off
111
Driving Uphill or on a Steep Grade
112
Resuming a Set Speed
113
Doors
114
Anti-Theft Front Door Lock Knobs
114
Side Double Doors (if Equipped)
114
Features
114
Sliding Door
115
Dual Rear Cargo Door
116
Remote Entry System (if Equipped)
117
Power Door Locks (if Equipped)
117
Unlocking/Locking the Doors with the Remote Entry System
118
Remote Entry Personal Alarm
118
Arming and Disarming the Alarm System with Remote Entry
119
Replacing the Batteries
119
Opening the Remote Transmitter
120
Illuminated Entry System (if Equipped)
121
Memory Lock (Sliding Door)
121
Replacing Lost Transmitters
121
Anti-Theft System (if Equipped)
122
Disarming an Untriggered/Triggered Anti-Theft System
123
Windows
124
Side, Cargo Door and Rear Door Window Controls (if Equipped)
124
Seats
125
Adjusting the Front Seat Manually
125
Using the Power Windows (if Equipped)
125
Reclining Bucket Seats
126
Quick Release Rear Captain Chairs
127
Removing the Quick Release Rear Captains Chair
127
Installing the Quick Release Rear Captains Chair
128
Quick Release Rear Passenger Seat Assembly
130
Three Passenger and Four Passenger Bench and Bed Seats
130
Location of the Detachable Anchor Warning Label on Safety Belt
131
To Install the Seat Assembly
135
Quick Seat Release - Bench Seat
136
Quick Seat Release - Bed Seat
137
Floor Striker Removal
138
Seat/Bed Conversion
139
Using the Power Seats (if Equipped)
141
Using the Power Lumbar Support and Side Bolsters
142
Cleanig the Seats
142
Leather/Vinyl/Fabric Cleaning
142
Underseat Stowage Drawer (if Equipped)
143
Mirrors
144
Illuminated Vanity Mirror (if Equipped)
144
Outside Mirrors (Manual Control)
145
Dual Electric Remote Control Mirrors (if Equipped)
147
Console
148
Power Point Electrical Outlet
149
Electronic Sound Systems
150
Compact Disc Radio
150
Using the Controls on Your New Radio/CD Player
151
To Turn Radio on and off
151
To Adjust the Volume
151
Selecting the am or FM Frequency Band
151
How to Rune Radio Station
152
Using the "Seek" Function
153
Using the "Scan/Tune" Button to Scan Radio Stations
153
Setting the Station Memory Preset Buttons
153
Using the Automatic Memory Load Feature
154
Using the "Audio" Button to Adjust the Tone Balance and Speaker Output
155
Increasing or Decreasing Bass Response
155
Adjusting Speaker Balance/Fader
156
Increasing or Decreasing Treble Response
156
Clock Operation
157
Using the Controls on the Compact Disc Player
157
How to Insert a Disc and Begin Play
158
To Stop and Restart the CD Player
159
Using the "Seek" Feature (CD Player)
159
How to Fast Forward or Reverse Your CD Player
160
Using the "Scan" Function
160
Special Features on Your CD Player
161
Compression
161
Automatic Disc Storage
161
How to Eject the Disc
161
How to Take Care of and Clean Your CD Player and Discs
162
Common Operating Conditions of Your CD Player
163
If Play Does Not Begin after Che CD Button Is Pushed
164
High-Level Audio System
165
Using the Controls on the High Level Radio
166
Using the "Tune" and "Seek" Functions
167
To Use the "Scan" Function
168
To Set the Station Memory Preset Buttons
168
To Use the Automatic Memory Load Feature
169
Adjusting the Tone Balance and Speaker Output of Your High Level Radio
170
Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape Player
171
How to Insert a Tape
171
How to Locate a Desired Track on the Tape
171
Fast Forwarding/Rewinding the Tape
172
Using the "Seek" and "Scan" Functions with Your Cassette Tape Player
172
How to Change the Side of the Tape Being Played
173
How to Eject/Store the Tape
173
Clock Operation: How to View the Clock Mode/How to Set the Clock
174
Using the Dolby B Noise Reduction Feature
174
Tape Error Messages
175
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and Tapes
175
Rear Seat Radio Controls
176
How to Turn the Rear Seat Radio Controls on and Off/To Adjust the Volume
177
Setting the am and FM Frequency Band
177
To Use the "Memory" Button
177
How to Turn the Speakers on and off (Rear Seat Radio Controls)
178
Using the "Seek" Function (Rear Seat Radio Controls)
178
Using Headphones with the Rear Seat Controls
178
Electronic Stereo and Stereo Cassette Radios
179
Electronic Stereo Radio with Cassette
180
How to Tune Radio Stations (Stereo Radio)
181
How to Tune Radio Stations (Stereo Cassette Radio)
181
Setting the Station Memory Preset Buttons (Stereo)
182
Using the "Seek" and "Scan" Functions (Stereo Cassette Radio)
182
Using the "AMS" Function to Manually Tune Your Radio (Stereo Cassette Radio)
182
Adjusting the Tone Balance and Speaker Output of Your Radio (Stereo)
183
Speaker Features and Operation
184
Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape Player (Stereo)
185
How to Insert a Tape/To Locate a Desired Track on the Tape/To Eject the Tape
185
Using the Dolby B Noise Reduction Feature (Stereo)
186
To View the Clock Mode
186
To Set the Clock
186
Caring for the Cassette Player and Tapes
187
Electronic am Radio
188
Using the Controls on Your New Electronic am Radio
189
Adjusting the Tone Balance and Speaker Output of Your Electronic am Radio
190
Clock Operation (Electronic am Radio)
190
Common Radio Reception Conditions (Electronic am Radio)
191
Distance/Strength
191
Terrain
191
All about Radio Frequencies
193
Putting Your Vehicle in Gear
195
Automatic Transmission Operation (C-6)
195
Driving Your Econoline
195
The Positions of the Column-Mounted Gearshift
196
Driving
197
R (Reverse)
197
When to Use D (Drive)/2 (Second)
197
When to Use 1 (Low)
198
P (Park)
198
Automatic Transmission Operation (E40D and 4R70W)
199
Forced Downshifts
199
Power Braking
199
Putting Your Vehicle in Gear (E40D and 4R70W)
200
The Positions of the Column-Mounted Gearshift (E40D and 4R70W)
201
Transmission Control Switch and Indicator Light (Located on the Gearshift Lever)
201
R (Reverse) (E40D and 4R70W)
202
Driving (E40D and 4R70W)
203
When to Use J (Overdrive)
203
When to Use Drive
203
When to Use 2 (Second)/When to Use 1 (Low)
204
P (Park) (E40D and 4R70W)
205
Forced Downshifts (E40D and 4R70W)
205
Power Braking (E40D and 4R70W)
205
Steering Your Vehicle
206
Brakes
206
Front Disc Brakes
206
Rear Drum Brakes
207
Rear Disc Brakes (Econoline Super Duty Only)
207
Hydraulic Power Brakes
207
Anti-Lock Brake System (if Equipped)
208
Rear Anti-Lock Brakes (if Equipped)
208
Hydraulic Brake Booster System (Hydro Boost)
208
Using Anti-Lock Brakes
209
4WABS Driver Warning Light
210
If Brakes Do Not Grip Well or Pedal Is "Low"
211
If Brakes Pull
211
Using the Parking Brake
212
Stopping Distances
212
Applying the Brakes
212
Driving under Special Conditions
214
Tips for Safe Driving
214
Wheel Spin
215
High Speed Driving
215
Speed Limiter
215
Traction-Lok Rear Axle
216
Slippery Roads
216
Driving in Bad Weather
216
High Water
217
Rocking the Vehicle
218
Driving with a Heavy Load
218
Vehicle/Trailer Loads
219
Trailer Towing (May Require Trailer Tow Option Package)
219
Vehicle Loading/Towing Information
220
Safety Compliance Certification Label
221
Understanding Loading/Towing Information
222
Base Curb Weight
222
Payload
222
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
223
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
223
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
223
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
224
Maximum Trailer Weight Rating
225
Maximum Trailer Weight
225
Trailer Weight Range
225
Calculating the Load
225
Sample Label
226
Actual Weights
227
Trailers
228
Rear Axle Codes
230
Engine Type, Displacement, Cylinders, Fuel Type and Manufacturer (VIN Position 8) Table
231
Automatic Transmissions Table
232
Required Equipment for Towing
237
Preparing to Tow
237
Hitches
237
Trailer Brakes
238
Safety Chains
238
Trailer Tow/Step Bumper
238
Trailer Lamps
239
Driving While You Tow
239
Servicing Your Vehicle if You Tow
240
Trailer Towing Tips
240
To Start, after Being Parked on a Grade
242
Jump-Starting Your Vehicle
243
Roadside Emergencies
243
Preparing Your Vehicle
244
Connecting the Jumper Cables
245
Jump-Starting
246
Changing a Tire
247
Removing Jumper Cables
247
The Conventional Spare Tire
247
Spare Tire Location
248
To Remove the Spare Tire
248
To Stow Spare Tire
249
Preparing to Change the Tire
250
Jack Handle and Wrench Stowage
251
Removing and Replacing the Tire
252
Jacking Point
253
Instructions for Jacking a Wheel
253
Single/Dual Rear Wheel Nut
255
Lug Nut in Tightening Sequence
255
If the Engine Cranks but Does Not Start or Does Not Start after Collision
257
The Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
257
Towing Your Vehicle
258
Roadside Assistance
259
Customer Assistance
259
Service/Maintenance Concerns (US or Canada)
260
How to Use Roadside Assistance
260
If You Have a Service Problem
260
The Dispute Settlement Board (US Only)
262
How Does the Board Work?
263
How Do You Contact the Board?
264
What Is the Review Process?
265
Reporting Safety Defects
266
Getting Help Outside the US and Canada
267
Ford of Canada Customer Assistance
268
Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
269
Accessories
270
Safety, Comfort and Convenience Accessories
271
Fleet Owners Sesrvice Technicians
273
Servicing Your Econoline
277
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
278
Working with the Engine Off/On
279
Opening the Hood
279
Hood Release Handle
280
Hood and Support
280
Engine Compartment
281
4.9L Engine Compartment Service Points
282
5.0L/5.8L Engine Compartment Service Points
283
7.5L Engine Compartment Service Points
284
Filling the Fuel Tank
285
Cleaning the Engine
285
Opening the Fuel Filler Door
286
Removing the Fuel Cap
286
Choosing the Right Fuel
287
Octane Recommendations
288
Typical Octane Rating Label
288
Gasolines for Clean Air
289
Fuel Quality
289
Safety Information Relating to Automotive Fuels
290
Filling the Fuel Tank Properly
292
Running out of Fuel
293
Fuel Economy
293
Comparisons with EPA Fuel Economy Estimates
294
Improving Fuel Economy
294
Engine Oil Recommendations
295
Checking and Adding Engine Oil
296
Checking the Engine Oil Level
296
Engine Oil Dipstick
297
Changing the Engine Oil and the Oil Filter
298
Oil Change Intervals
298
Engine Coolant/Checking the Engine Coolant
299
Checking Engine Coolant Radiator Level
300
Adding Engine Coolant
300
Freezing Protection
301
Checking Hoses
303
Engine Coolant Drain and Flush
304
Engine Coolant Refill Procedure
304
Windshield Washer Fluid and Wipers
306
Adding Washer Fluid
306
Windshield Washer Reservoir
306
Wiper Blades
307
Tires
308
Wiper Blade Replacement
308
Checking the Pressure of the Tires
309
Tire/Wheel Inspection and Maintenance
309
Traction-Lok Rear Axle (if Equipped)
310
Tire Rotation
310
Tire Rotation Pattern Diagram
311
Replacing the Tires
313
Wear Band
313
Tire Size Designation
315
Wheel and Tire Matching
316
Snow Tires and Chains
316
Battery
317
Cleaning the Wheels
317
Auxiliary Battery (Optional - Low-Maintenance)
318
Checking the Fluid Level
318
Automatic Transmission Fluid
320
Checking the Automatic Transmission Fluid
321
Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid
322
Automatic Transmissio Dipstick
322
Automatic Transmissio Dipstick Location Diagram
323
Brake Fluid
324
Driveline Universal Joint and Slip Yoke
324
Brake Master Cylinder View
325
Power Steering Fluid
326
Power Steering Dipstick and Reservoir Views
327
Fuses, Fuse Links and Circuit Breakers
329
Fuses/Circuit Breakers and Their Locations Diagram
330
Power Distribution Box
334
Non-Fuse Panel Circuit Protection
336
Checking and Replacing Fuses
336
The Side View of a Fuse
336
Circuit Breakers
337
Lights and Bulb Replacement
338
Headlamp Bulb
339
Hi Series (Aerodynamic)
339
Parts of a Headlamp Diagram
339
Removing/Installing the Headlamp Bulb
340
E-15- - E-350 Without Cargo Lamp Attached
341
High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs
341
E-15- - E-350 with Cargo Lamp Attached
342
Replacing the Stop Lamp Bulb
342
Bulb Specifications
343
Emission Control System
344
Rear Lighting Wire Functions Table
344
Do Not Tamper with the Noise Control System
347
Maintenance
348
Readingess for Inspection/Maintenance Testing
349
OBD II Drive Cycle
349
Refill Capacities
351
Motorcraft Parts
354
Lubricant Specifications
355
Body Storage
359
Vehicle Storage
359
Maintenance Tips
359
Engine/Fuel System/Cooling System Storage
360
Battery/Brakes/Ties Storage
361
Quick Index
362
Warning Labels Locations
362
Front Exterior View
363
Rear Exterior View
364
Entrance View
365
Driver's Door
366
Instrument Panel
367
Instrument Cluster
368
Alphabetical Index
369
Reporting Safety Defects
383
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