1997 FORD E SERIES transmission

speeds, in city traffic during hot
weather or pulling a trailer, the
vehicle should be turned off for
about 30 minutes to allow the fluid
to cool before checking.
1. Park the vehicle on a level
surface.
2. Start the engine and move the
gearshift lever through all of the
gear ranges. Allow sufficient time
for each gear to engage.
3. Latch the gearshift lever in P
(Park), set the parking brake and
leave the engine running.
4. Remove the dipstick, wiping it
clean with a clean, dry rag.
5. Install the dipstick.
6. Remove the dipstick and inspect
the fluid level.
For 4R70W transmissions, the fluid
level should be within the
crosshatched area, or if the vehicle
has not been driven, between the
holes near the bottom of the
indicator.
P RN 21D
DON'T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCHED AREA - CHECK WHEN HOT IDLING IN PARK
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Do not drive if the fluid level is
below bottom hole and outside
temperature is 10ÉC (50ÉF) or
above.
For E4OD transmissions, the fluid
level should be within the HOT
area, or if the vehicle has not been
driven, within the COLD area.
Do not drive if the fluid level is
below cold level area and outside
temperature is 10ÉC (50ÉF) or
above.
7. If necessary, add fluid in 250 ml
(1/2 pint) increments through the
filler tube until the level is at the
correct area on the dipstick. If an
overfill occurs, excess fluid should
be removed by a qualified
technician.
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DescriptionNumber of
BulbsTrade Number
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cargo lamp 1 211-2
Dome lamp (standard) 1 912
Instrument panel
illumination2 194
Map/reading lamp 2 211-2
Radio Illumination
1
Instrument Panel
Automatic transmission
gear selector1 194
Instrument Panel Controls
A/C control 1 161
Heater control 1 161
Instrument Cluster
Seat belt light 1 194
High beam indicator 1 194
Brake Warning 1 194
Turn signal indicator 1 194
Anti-lock brake system 1 194
Service engine soon 1 194
Air bag readniness 1 194
Door ajar 1 194
Oil pressure/engine
coolant1 194
1Replaceable at Ford authorized
radio service centers.
NA Ð Natural amber
K Ð Krypton filled bulb
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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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checking the pressure ............153
replacing ...........................116,155
rotating ....................................155
snow tires and chains ............156
spare tire .................................112
tire grades ...............................151
treadwear ................................151
Towing your vehicle .................123
Trailer towing ..............................94
safety chains .............................96
tips .............................................97
trailer brakes .............................96
trailer lamps ..............................96
Transmission
automatic operation .................83
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................141
Trip odometer .............................14Turn signal
indicator lights ..........................10
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................181
Ventilating your vehicle .............79
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage
gauge) ..........................................13
Warning chimes ...........................11
headlamps on ............................11
key in ignition ...........................11
safety belt .................................11
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Washer fluid ..............................135
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ........................................149
checking and replacing wiper
blades ......................................150
operation ...................................27
Index
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