1999 FORD E-450 Owners Manual

bulb specifications ..................183
high beam ............................11,15
warning chime ..........................11
Heating ........................................16
auxiliary heater and air
conditioner ...........................21,22
heater only system .........16,17,18
heating and air conditioning
system .............................18,19,20
Hood ..........................................146
Ignition .......................................195
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................179
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................186
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............11
positions of the ignition ...........56
Lamps
daytime running light ...............15
headlamps .................................15
headlamps, flash to pass ..........16
instrument panel, dimming .....16
interior lamps ...........................63
replacing bulbs ..179,180,181,182
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................57
Lights, warning and indicator
air bag ........................................10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..............8
brake ............................................8
charging system ........................10
engine oil pressure ...................11
safety belt .................................10
service engine soon .................8,9
turn signal indicator .................10
Lumbar support,
seats ..............................73,74,75,76
Mirrors
side view mirrors (power) .......65
Motorcraft parts ........................174
Octane rating ............................172Odometer .....................................14
Overdrive .....................................62
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................67
Parking brake ............................105
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................129
Power door locks ........................64
Power steering ..........................107
fluid, checking and adding ....156
Radio ...................23,24,25,26,27,28
29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37
Relays .................................125,131
Remote entry system .................65
illuminated entry ......................70
locking/unlocking doors ......65,66
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................69
replacing the batteries .............67
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................11
Safety restraints
cleaning the safety belts ...82,187
extension assembly ..................81
for children ..........................87,88
lap belt ......................................80
warning light and chime .....11,82
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ................76,77,78,79,80
Seats ............................................71
child safety seats ......................89
Servicing your vehicle ..............145
Spark plugs, specifications .......188
Special notice ................................3
ambulance conversions ..............3
diesel-powered vehicles .............4
Specification chart, lubricants .193
Speed control ..............................57
Speedometer ...............................12
Starting your vehicle ...........98,100
jump starting ............139,140,142
Index
201
ProCarManuals.com

Steering wheel
tilting .........................................61
Tires ....................................166,167
changing ...........................132,133
checking the pressure ............167
replacing ...........................135,169
rotating ....................................167
snow tires and chains ............169
tire grades ...............................167
treadwear ................................166
Towing ..................113,119,120,121
wrecker ....................................144
Traction-lok rear axle ...............108
Transmission ......................108,157
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) ......................157,158
Transmission control
indictor light ................................10Trip odometer .............................14
Vehicle dimensions ............195,197
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................198
Vehicle loading ..........................111
Ventilating your vehicle ...........102
Warning chimes .............................8
Washer fluid ..............................151
reservoir ..................................151
Water, Driving through .............113
Windows ......................................63
Windshield washer fluid
and wipers
checking and cleaning ............165
operation ...................................61
replacing wiper blades ...........165
Index
202
ProCarManuals.com

203
ProCarManuals.com

204
ProCarManuals.com

205
ProCarManuals.com

206
ProCarManuals.com

207
ProCarManuals.com

Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity Refer toRefill capacitiesin theCapacities
and specificationschapter.
Engine oil
capacity-gasoline engine
(includes filter change)5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft 5W30
Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford
specification WSS-M2C153-G.
Engine oil capacity-diesel
engineRefer to the7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct
Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide
Supplement.
Tire size and pressure Refer to Safety Compliance Certification
Label on driver's door panel.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Coolant capacity-gasoline
engine
1Refer toRefill capacitiesin theCapacities
and specificationschapter.
Coolant capacity-diesel
engine
1Refer to the7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct
Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide
Supplement.
Power steering fluid
capacityFill to line on reservoir. Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F.
Automatic transmission
fluid capacity-4R70W
213.1L (13.9 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.
Automatic transmission
fluid capacity-4R100
215.0L (15.9 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F.
1If your engine coolant is green in color, use Ford Premium Cooling
System Fluid. If your engine coolant is orange in color, use Ford
Extended Life Engine Coolant. Refer toAdding engine coolant, in the
Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Ensure correct automatic transmission fluid is used for a specific
application. Check the container to verify the fluid is MERCONtand/or
MERCONtV approved. Some fluids have been approved as meeting both
MERCONtand MERCONtV requirements and will be labeled as such.
Fluids labeled as meeting only MERCONtor only MERCONtV
requirements must not be used interchangeably. DO NOT mix MERCONt
and MERCONtV. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the
dipstick or on the dipstick handle. Refer to your ªService Guideº to
determine the correct service interval.
Filling station information
208
ProCarManuals.com