2000 FORD E SERIES tires

SERVICING YOUR TIRES
Checking the tire pressure
²Use an accurate tire pressure gauge.
²Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle has been
parked for at least one hour or has been driven less than 5 km
(3 miles).
²Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on the
Certification Label.
Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail
suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control.
Tire rotation
Because your vehicle's tires perform different jobs, they often wear
differently. To make sure your tires wear evenly and last longer, rotate
them as indicated in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide. If you notice
that the tires wear unevenly, have them checked.
The following procedure applies to vehicles equipped with single rear
wheels, if your vehicle is equipped with dual rear wheels it is
recommended that only the front wheels be rotated (side to side).
²Four tire rotation
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²Five tire rotation
Replacing the tires
Replace the tires when the wear
band is visible through the tire
treads.
When replacing full size tires, never mix radial bias-belted, or
bias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the
Certification Label. Make sure that all tires are the same size, speed
rating, and load-carrying capacity. Use only the tire combinations
recommended on the label. If you do not follow these precautions,
your vehicle may not drive properly and safely.
Make sure that all replacement tires are of the same size, type,
load-carrying capacity and tread design (e.g., ªAll Terrainº, etc.),
as originally offered by Ford.
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Do not replace your tires with ªhigh performanceº tires or larger
size tires.
Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect the
handling of the vehicle and make it easier for the driver to lose
control and roll over.
Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle's original tires may also
affect the accuracy of your speedometer.
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you
currently have on your vehicle.
The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in
rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow
tires and chains. If you need to use chains, it is recommended that steel
wheels (of the same size and specifications) be used as chains may chip
aluminum wheels.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
²Use only SAE Class S chains.
²Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
²Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or bang against your
vehicle, stop and re-tighten the chains. If this does not work, remove
the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle.
²If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
²Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use
tire chains on dry roads.
²The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle
damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when
using snow tires and chains.
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Driving style Ð good driving and fuel economy habits
Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change
a number of variables and improve your fuel economy.
Habits
²Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel.
²Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel
economy.
²Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste
fuel.
²Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
²Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
²Slow down gradually.
²Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 88 km/h [55 mph] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 105 km/h [65 mph]).
²Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
²Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
²You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs.
Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel
economy.
²Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
²Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
²Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
²Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
²Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
²Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant Specifications.
²Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found in your vehicle Scheduled Maintenance Guide.
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Motorcraft parts .................183,199
Octane rating ............................181
Odometer .....................................16
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................152
Overdrive .....................................64
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................68
Parking brake ............................111
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....199
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................134
Power door locks ........................66
Power steering ..........................112
fluid, checking and adding ....164
fluid, refill capacity ................200
fluid, specifications ..........203,206
Preparing to
drive your vehicle .....................113
Radio ............................................25
Relays .................................130,137
Remote entry system ............67,68
illuminated entry ......................70
locking/unlocking doors ...........68
panic alarm ...............................68
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................70
replacing the batteries .............69
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ................13,77,79,80,81
Safety defects, reporting ..........222
Safety restraints ...........77,79,80,81
belt minder ...............................84
cleaning the safety belts ...87,198
extension assembly ..................83
for adults .........................79,80,81
for children ..........................93,94
lap belt ......................................82
warning
light and chime ...............12,13,83
Safety seats for children ............95
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............77Seats ............................................71
child safety seats ......................95
Servicing your vehicle ..............150
Spark plugs,
specifications ......................199,206
Special notice ................................3
ambulance conversions ..............4
diesel-powered vehicles .............5
utility-type vehicles ....................3
Specification chart,
lubricants ............................203,206
Speed control ..............................59
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle .........104,106
jump starting ..........................144
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................63
Tilt steering wheel ......................63
Tires ......................137,174,175,176
changing ...........................137,138
checking the pressure ............176
replacing ...........................140,177
rotating ....................................176
snow tires and chains ............178
tire grades ...............................175
treadwear ................................175
Towing ................................120,176
recreational towing .................126
trailer towing ..........................120
wrecker ....................................149
Traction-lok rear axle ...............113
Transmission .............................114
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................165
fluid, refill capacities ..............200
lubricant specifications ...203,206
Transmission
control indicator light .................12
Trip odometer .............................16
Turn signal .............................13,59
Vehicle dimensions ...................206
Index
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