1997 FORD E SERIES Owners Manual

complete refill of Dana
Traction-Lok rear axles.
ENGINE DATA
4.2L ENGINE
Displacement 4.2L (256 cid) V6
Bore X Stroke 96.8 x 95.0 mm (3.81 x 3.74 in.)
Induction Sequential multi-port fuel injection
Ignition Electronic distributorless ignition system
(EDIS)
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark plug gap 1.37 mm (.054 in.)
Compression ratio 9.2:1
4.6L ENGINE
Displacement 4.6L (281 cid) V8
Bore X Stroke 90.2 x 90.0 mm (3.55 x 3.55 in.)
Induction Sequential multi-port fuel injection
Ignition Electronic distributorless ignition system
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark plug gap 1.37 mm (.054 in.)
Compression ratio 9.0:1
5.4L ENGINE
Displacement 5.4L (330 cid) V8
Bore X Stroke 90.2 x 105.8 mm (3.55 x 4.17 in.)
Induction Sequential multi-port fuel injection
Ignition Coil on plug
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark plug gap 1.37 mm (.054 in.)
Compression ratio 9.0:1
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6.8L ENGINE
Displacement 6.8L (415 cid) V10
Bore X Stroke 90.2 x 105.8 mm (3.55 x 4.17 in.)
Induction Sequential multi-port fuel injection
Ignition Coil on plug
Firing order 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9
Spark plug gap 1.37 mm (.054 in.)
Compression ratio 9.0:1
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VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Van/wagon models
E-150 E-250 E-350
1 = Overall
height2054.8 mm
(80.9 in.)2118.4 mm
(83.4 in.)2136.1 mm
(84.1 in.)
2 = Track
front/rear1762.8 mm (69.4 in.)/1701.8 mm (67.0 in.)
3 = Overall
width (excluding
mirrors)2014.2 mm (79.3 in.)
4 = Wheelbase 3505 mm (138 in.)
5 = Overall
lengthRegular van, 5379.7 mm (211.8 in.)
Super van, 5892.8 mm (232.0 in.)
3
2
1
5 4
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Cutaway/commercial stripped
chassis models
E-250 E-350 E-Super Duty
1 = Overall
heightRefer to Body Builder for specifications.
2 = Track
front/rear1762.8 mm
(69.4 in.)/1701.8
mm (67.0 in.)1762.8 mm
(69.4 in.)/SRW
1701.8 mm
(67.0 in.), DRW
1859.3 mm
(73.2 in.)1762.8 mm
(69.4 in.)/1973.6
mm (77.7 in.)
3 = Overall
width (excluding
mirrors)Refer to Body Builder for specifications.
4 = Wheelbase 3149.6 mm
(124 in.)3505 mm
(138 in.)
4013 mm
(158 in.)
4470 mm
(176 in.)4013 mm
(158 in.)
4470 mm
(176 in.)
5 = Overall
lengthRefer to Body Builder for specifications.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
Complete Ford built vehicles
The vehicle identification number
is attached to your vehicle in the
following places:
²On the metal tag attached to the
top of the instrument panel on
the driver's side.
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²On the safety compliance
certification label. This label is
required by the National
Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and is made of
special material. If it is
tampered with, it will be
destroyed or a destruction
pattern will appear.
Incomplete vehicles
On completed derivations of
incomplete vehicles, the safety
compliance certification label is
affixed at a location determined by
a subsequent stage manufacturer
of the completed vehicle. In these
cases the completed vehicle is
manufactured in two or more
stages by two or more separate
manufacturers.
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
(U.S. ONLY)
If you believe that your vehicle has
a defect that could cause a crash,
or could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to Ford Motor Company.
If NHTSA receives similar
complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you,
your dealer or Ford Motor
Company.
To contact NHTSA, you may either
call the Auto Safety Hotline
toll-free at 1±800±424±9393
(202±366±0123 in the Washington
D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 Seventh Street
Washington D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other
information about motor vehicle
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Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................52
and child safety seats ..............54
description ................................52
disposal ......................................58
indicator light ...........................57
passenger air bag .....................55
Audio system (see Electronic
sound system) .............................17
Battery .......................................144
servicing ..................................145
Brakes
adjustment ................................80
anti-lock .....................................80
fluid, checking and adding ....134
parking ......................................80
Brake-shift interlock ...................85
Break-in period .............................4
Bulbs, replacing ........................165
headlamps ...............................166
specifications ..........................167
Cleaning your vehicle ...............168
engine compartment ..............170
fabric ........................................172
instrument panel ....................172
plastic parts ............................171
safety belts ..............................172
tail lamps .................................171
washing ....................................168
waxing .....................................169
wheels ......................................170
Climate control system ..............17
Controls
steering column ........................23
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
proper solution .......................137
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................144
Driving under special
conditionsheavy load .................................86
Emission control system ..........162
emissions warranty .................163
Engine ........................................178
check engine temperature
warning, message center .......129
Engine block heater ...................77
Engine coolant
checking and adding ..............136
checking hoses .......................138
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter .......133
specifications ..........................130
Entry system
illumination ...............................36
Exhaust fumes ............................78
Fail safe cooling ........................139
Flashing the lights ......................27
Fuel ............................................157
calculating fuel economy .......161
improving fuel economy ..........99
octane rating ...........................160
quality ......................................160
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................157
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......100
Fuse panels
instrument panel ....................104
power distribution box ...........108
Fuses ..........................................102
Gauges, Mechanical ....................11
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................12
engine oil pressure gauge ........13
fuel gauge ..................................12
Gearshift ......................................24
Hazard flashers ....................27,100
Headlamps
turning on and off ....................15
Hood ..........................................128
Index
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Idle
relearning ................................145
Ignition .........................................23
Inspection
maintenance testing ...............164
Jump-starting your vehicle 120,122
attaching cables ......................121
disconnecting cables ..............122
Lamps
cargo lamps ...............................30
courtesy lamps ..........................31
Lights, warning and indicator
air bag ..........................................9
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..............8
brake ............................................8
charging system ..........................9
check engine ...............................8
door ajar ....................................10
engine oil pressure ...................10
high beam .................................10
safety belt ...................................9
Load limits
trailer towing ............................89
Lubricant specifications ...........175
Odometer .....................................13
Overdrive .....................................24
Parking brake
operation ..............................81,82
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....174
Power features
door locks ..................................32
mirrors .......................................31
Power point electrical outlet .....17
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....140
Refill capacities for fluids ........174
Relays .................................102,111
Remote entry system .................34
locking/unlocking doors ...........34
panic alarm ...............................35
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................36replacing the batteries .............35
Reporting safety defects ..........183
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts .........49
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................47
extension assembly ..................50
for children ...............................58
lap and shoulder belts .............45
maintenance ..............................51
proper use .................................43
warning light and chime ..........51
Safety seats for children
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .......................61,62,66
Seats ............................................37
adjusting the seat, manual .......37
adjusting the seat, power ........38
bench seat .................................39
lumbar support .........................39
quick release rear captain's
chair ...........................................41
Servicing your vehicle ..............124
precautions when servicing ...124
Special notice ................................2
ambulance conversions ..............2
diesel-powered vehicles .............3
Speed control ..............................28
accelerating ...............................29
resetting ....................................29
resuming a set speed ...............30
turning off .................................28
Speedometer ...............................12
Starting your vehicle ..................73
preparing to start your
vehicle .......................................74
starting a warm engine ............77
Steering, power ...........................82
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................26
Tires ...........................................153
changing ...........................112,114
Index
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