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The safety belt buckle pretensioner is a device which removes excess
webbing from the safety belt system. The safety belt buckle pretensioner
uses the same crash sensor system as the air bag supplemental restraint
system (SRS). When the safety belt buckle pretensioner deploys, the
buckle moves downward, pulling excess webbing from the lap and
shoulder safety belt.
Front safety belt height adjustment
Your vehicle has safety belt height
adjustments for the driver and front
passenger. Adjust the height of the
shoulder belt so the belt rests
across the middle of your shoulder.
To lower the shoulder belt height,
push the button and slide the height
control down. To raise the height of
the shoulder belt, slide the height
adjuster up. Pull down on the height
adjustment assembly to make sure it
is locked in place.
Position the shoulder belt height adjuster so that the belt rests
across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety
belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt and
increase the risk of injury in a collision.
Lap belts
Adjusting the lap belt
The lap belt does not adjust automatically. Adjust to fit snugly and as low
as possible around your hips. Do not wear the lap belt around your waist.
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Conditions of operation
If... Then...
The driver's safety belt is not
buckled before the ignition switch
is turned to the ON position...The safety belt warning light
illuminates for one to two minutes
and the warning chime sounds for
four to eight seconds.
The driver's safety belt is buckled
while the indicator light is
illuminated and the warning chime
is sounding...The safety belt warning light and
warning chime turn off.
The driver's safety belt is buckled
before the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position...The safety belt warning light and
indicator chime remain off.
Safety belt maintenance
Check the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work
properly and are not damaged. Check the safety belts to make sure there
are no nicks, wears or cuts. All safety belt assemblies, including
retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle assemblies (slide bar)
(if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), child safety
seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped), and attaching hardware,
should be inspected after a collision. Ford recommends that all safety
belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced.
However, if the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that
the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do
not need to be replaced. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a
collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or
improper operation is noted.
Failure to replace the safety belt assembly under the above
conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of
a collision.
Refer toCleaning and maintaining the safety beltsin the
Maintenance and caresection.
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Engine 6.8L V10 engine
Cubic inches 415
Horsepower 265 @ 4250 rpm
Torque 405 lbs.ft. @ 2750 rpm
Required fuel grade 87 octane
Firing order 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9
Spark plug gap 1.3-1.4 mm (0.052-.056 inch
Ignition system EDIS
Compression ratio 9.0:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Van/wagon models
E-150 E-250 E-350
(1) Overall height 2 054.8 mm (80.9
in)2 118.4 mm
(83.4)2 136.1
(84.1 in)
(2) Track front/rear 1 762.8 mm (69.4 in)/ 1 701.8 mm (67.0 in)
(3) Overall width
(excluding mirrors)2 014.2 mm (79.3 in)
(4) Wheelbase 3 505 mm (138 in)
(5) Overall length Regular van, 5 379.7 mm (211.8 in) Supervan, 5
892.8 mm (232.0 in)
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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/rear1 762.8 mm
(69.4 in)
1 701.8 mm
(67.0 in)1 762.8 mm
(69.4 in.)/SRW 1
701.8 mm (67.0 in.),
DRW 1 859.3 mm
(73.2 in.)1 762.8 mm
(69.4 in.)/1
973.6 mm
(77.7 in.)
(3) Overall
width
(excluding
mirrors)Refer to Body Builder for specifications.
(4) Wheelbase 3 149.6 mm
(124 in)3 505 mm
(138 in.)
4 013 mm
(158 in.)
4 470 mm
(176 in.)4 013 mm
(158 in.)
4 470 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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