1997 FORD E SERIES Owners Manual

any bugs and tar before waxing
vehicle. Use cleaning fluid or
alcohol with a clean cloth to
remove. Use tar remover to
remove any tar spots.
Repairing paint chips
Minor scratches or paint damage
from road debris may be repaired
with touch-up paint, paint repair
foil or aerosol paint spray from the
Ford accessory line. Observe the
application instructions on the
products.
Remove particles such as bird
droppings, tree sap, insect
remains, tar spots, road salt and
industrial fallout immediately.
Cleaning the wheels
Wash the wheels with the same
detergent you use to clean the
body of your vehicle. Do not use
acid-based wheel cleaners, steel
wool, fuel or strong detergents.
Never use abrasives that will
damage the finish of special wheel
surfaces. Use a tar remover to
remove grease and tar.
Cleaning the engine
Engines are more efficient when
they are clean because grease and
dirt buildup act as insulators and
keep the engine warmer than
normal. Follow these guidelines to
clean your engine:
²Take care when using a power
washer to clean the engine. The
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high pressure fluid could
penetrate the sealed parts and
cause damage.
²Do not spray with cold water to
avoid cracking the engine block.
²Cover the highlighted areas to
prevent water damage when
cleaning the engine.
²Never wash or rinse the engine
while it is running; water in the
running engine may cause
internal damage.
Cleaning plastic exterior parts
Use a vinyl cleaner for routine
cleaning of plastic. Clean with a tar
remover if necessary. Do not clean
plastic parts with thinners,
solvents or petroleum-based
cleaners.
Cleaning the exterior lamps
Wash the exterior lamps with the
same detergent you used to wash
the exterior of your vehicle. Use
glass cleaner or tar remover if
necessary.
To avoid scratching the lamps, do
not use a dry paper towel,
chemical solvents or abrasive
cleaners to clean the lamps.
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Cleaning the wiper blades
If the wiper blades do not wipe
properly, clean both the windshield
and wiper blades using undiluted
windshield wiper solution or a mild
detergent. Rinse thoroughly with
clean water. To avoid damaging the
blades, do not use fuel, kerosene,
paint thinner or other solvents.
Cleaning the instrument panel
Clean instrument panel with a
damp cloth, then dry with a dry
cloth.
Any cleaner or polish that
increases the gloss of the upper
portion of the instrument panel
should be avoided. The dull finish
in this area is to help protect the
driver from undesirable windshield
reflection.
Cleaning the interior fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt with a
whisk broom or a vacuum cleaner.
Remove fresh spots immediately.
Follow the directions that come
with the cleaner.
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Cleaning and maintaining the
safety belts
Clean the safety belts with a mild
soap solution recommended for
cleaning upholstery or carpets. Do
not bleach or dye the belts,
because these actions may weaken
the belt webbing.
Check the safety belt system
periodically to make sure there are
no nicks, wear or cuts. If your
vehicle has been involved in an
accident, have all the safety
restraints examined by a qualified
technician.
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component Engine application
4.2L 4.6L 5.4L 6.8L
Spark plug AWSF-42EE AWSF-32PP AWSF-22E AWSF-22E
Air filter FA-1632 FA-1632 FA-1632 FA-1632
Oil filter FL-400-S FL-820-S FL-820-S FL-820-S
Fuel filter FG-872 FG-872 FG-872 FG-872
Battery
Standard BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650
Optional BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750
Auxiliary BH-65DC BH-65DC BH-65DC BH-65DC
P.C.V. valve EV-152 EV-233 EV-233 EV-233
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Application Capacity
Engine oil (includes
filter change)4.2L engine 5.7L (6.0 qts.)
4.6L engine 5.7L (6.0 qts.)
5.4L engine 5.7L (6.0 qts.)
6.8L engine 5.7L (6.0 qts.)
Engine coolant 4.2L engine 22.0L (23.2 qts.)
4.6L engine 23.7L (25.0 qts.)
5.4L engine 27.4L (29.0 qts.)
6.8L engine 29.0L (30.6 qts.)
Rear axle Ford 8.8º/9.75º
conventional and
Traction-Lok2.6L (5.5 pints)
1
Dana 9.75º (M60-IU) 3.0L (6.3 pints)2
Dana 10.5º (M70-2U) 3.1L (6.6 pints)2
Dana 10.5º M70-1HD) 3.5L (7.5 pints)2
Dana 11.25º (model
80)3.5L (7.5 pints)2
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Fluid Application Capacity
Transmission3Automatic (4R70W) 13.1L (13.9 qts.)
Automatic (E4OD) 15.0L (15.9 qts.)
Fuel 138º wheelbase
(except E-Super Duty)132.5L (35.0 gal.)
158º wheelbase
(except E-Super Duty)140L (37.0 gal.)
4
176º wheelbase
(except E-Super Duty)140L (37.0 gal.)4
158º wheelbase
(E-Super Duty)208L (55 .0 gal.)
176º wheelbase
(E-Super Duty)208L (55 .0 gal.)
1Fill 6.4 mm to 14.2 mm (1/4º to
9/16º) below bottom of fill hole.
2Fill Dana rear axles to 1/4º to 3/4º
below bottom of fill hole.
3Always use dipstick to determine
exact fluid requirement.
4Optional tank, 208L (55 gal.).
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part name Ford part
numberFord
specification
Brake master
cylinderHigh
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidC6AZ-19542-AB ESA-M6C25-A,
DOT 3
Door
weatherstripsSilicone
LubricantC0AZ-19553-AA
and
D7AZ-19553-AAESR-M13P4-A
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Item Ford part name Ford part
numberFord
specification
Engine coolant Ford Premium
Cooling System
FluidE2FZ-19549-AA ESE-M97B44-A
Engine oil
(gasoline)Motorcraft
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor
OilXO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C153-F
with API
certification
mark
Engine oil
(diesel)Consult separate diesel engine owner's guide
supplement
Hinges, latches
and striker
platesMulti-Purpose
GreaseD7AZ-19584-AA
or
D0AZ-19584-AAESR-M1C159-A
and
ESB-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders Penetrating
LubricantE8AZ-19501-B Ð
Power steering
reservoirMotorcraft
MERCONT
Automatic
Transmission
FluidXT-2-QDX MERCON
Automatic
transmissionMotorcraft
MERCONT
Automatic
Transmission
FluidXT-2-QDX MERCON
Windshield
washer fluid
reservoirUltra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateC9AZ-19550-AC
or BCESR-M17P5-A
Disc brake
caliper railsSilicone Brake
Caliper and
Dielectric
compoundD7AZ-19A331-A
WA-10ESE-M1C171-A
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Item Ford part name Ford part
numberFord
specification
Parking brake
assembly
(E-Super Duty)Motorcraft
MERCONT
Automatic
Transmission
FluidXT-2-QDX MERCON
Ford
conventional
and
Traction-Lok
axles *Motorcraft SAE
75W140 High
Performance
Synthetic rear
axle lubricantF1TZ-19580-B WSL-M2C192-A
Dana
conventional
and
Traction-Lok
axles **Motorcraft SAE
80W90
Premium rear
axle lubricantXY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A
Dana 80 Axle
(E-Super Duty)Motorcraft SAE
75W140 High
Performance
Synthetic rear
axle lubricantF1TZ-19580-B WSL-M2C192-A
Dana Axle
(E-350
van/wagon
w/4.10 ratio)Motorcraft SAE
75W140 High
Performance
Synthetic rear
axle lubricantF1TZ-19580-B WSL-M2C192-A
* Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of
EST-M2C118±A (friction modifier
Part No. C8AZ-19B546±A) for
complete refill of Ford
Traction-Lok rear axles.
** Add 237 ml (6 oz.) of
EST-M2C118±A (friction modifier
Part No. C8AZ-19B546±A) for
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