1999 FORD E SERIES wheel

Conditions
²Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
²Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
2 km/h [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried).
²Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollover/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
²Use of fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
²Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
12±16 km (8±10 miles) of driving.
²Flat terrain driving improves fuel economy over hilly roads.
²Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
²Four-wheel-drive operation (if equipped) is less fuel efficient than
two-wheel-drive operation.
²Close windows for high speed driving.
EPA window sticker
Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker. Contact your
dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle. The EPA
window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons
with other vehicles.
It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the window
sticker. These numbers represent the Range of Km/L (MPG) expected on
the vehicle, depending upon the driver's method of operation and
conditions.
Maintenance and care
177

Cleaning the wheels
Wash with the same detergent as the body of your vehicle. Do not use
acid-based or alcohol-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 keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing:
²Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. The high
pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage.
²Do not spray with cold water to avoid cracking the engine block or
other engine components.
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.
Maintenance and care
185

Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FAll Keep in FULL
range on
dispstick
Rear axle Refer to
footnote 4Ford 8.8/
9.75 inch
conventional and
Traction-Lok2.6-2.7L
(5.5-5.8 pints)
2
Dana 9.75 inch
(M60-IU)3.0L (6.3 pints)3
Dana 10.5 inch
(M70-2U)3.1L (6.6 pints)3
Dana 10.5 inch
(M70-1HD)3.5L (7.5 pints)3
Dana 11.25 inch
(model 80)3.9L
(8.25 pints)4
Fuel tank N/A All regular and
extended length
vans and wagons132.4L
(35.0 gallons)
138 inch
wheelbase
(except E-Super
Duty)140.0L
(37.0 gallons)
158 inch
wheelbase
(except E-Super
Duty)140.0L
(37.0 gallons)
5
176 inch
wheelbase
(except E-Super
Duty)140.0L
(37.0 gallons)
158 inch and
176 inch
wheelbase
(E-Super Duty)208.0L
(55.0 gallons)
Capacities and specifications
190

ENGINE DATA
Engine*4.2L V6
engine4.6L V8
engine5.4L V8
engine6.8L V10
engine
Cubic inches 256 281 330 415
Horsepower200 @
4800 rpm215 @
4500 rpm235 @
4450 rpm265 @
4250 rpm
Torque250 lb.-ft. @
2800 rpm290 lb.-ft. @
3250 rpm335 lb.-ft. @
3000 rpm405 lb.-ft. @
2750 rpm
Recom-
mended fuel87 octane 87 octane 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order1-4-2-5-3-6 1-3-7-2-
6-5-4-81-3-7-2-
6-5-4-81-6-5-10-2-
7-3-8-4-9
Spark plug
gap1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-
0.056 inch)1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-
0.056 inch)1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-
0.056 inch)1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-
0.056 inch)
Ignition
systemEDIS EDIS Coil on plug Coil on plug
Compression
ratio9.3:1 9.0:1 9.0:1 9.0:1
*Refer to the7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel
Owner's Guide Supplementfor diesel engine information.
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)
Capacities and specifications
195

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.
Capacities and specifications
197

Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................83
and child safety seats ..............84
description ................................83
disposal ......................................87
indicator light ...........................86
passenger air bag .....................85
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive ...................109,110,111
Axle
refill capacities ........................189
Battery
disconnecting ............161,162,163
voltage gauge ............................14
Brakes ........................................103
anti-lock .....................103,104,105
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................104
fluid, checking and adding ....150
shift interlock ..........................108
Break-in period ..........................2,3
CD player ....................................53
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ....93
in rear seat ................................90
tether anchorage
hardware ..............................93,97
Cleaning your vehicle ...............183
engine compartment ..............185
exterior .............................184,187
exterior lamps .........................186
interior .....................................186
plastic parts ............................186
washing ....................................184
waxing .....................................184
wheels ......................................185
windows ..................................187
wiper blades ............................186
Controls
power seat .................................72
Coolant ...............................153,154checking and adding ..............152
refill capacities ........................154
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................159
Emission control system ..........178
Engine
coolant .....................................151
idle speed control ...................159
service points ..........................147
starting after a collision .........123
Engine block heater .................101
Engine oil
checking and adding ..............149
dipstick ....................................147
specifications ...................147,149
Exhaust fumes ..........................101
Fail safe cooling .................154,155
Fuel
choosing the right fuel ...........171
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................177
detergent in fuel .....................172
filling your vehicle
with fuel ...........................170,173
gauge .........................................12
quality ......................................172
running out of fuel .................172
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................170
Fuses ...................................125,126
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ..............174,175,176,177
Gauges .........................................12
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................13
engine oil pressure gauge ........13
GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating ...............................113
Hazard flashers .........................123
Headlamps
aiming ......................................183
Index
200

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