2001 FORD E-350 warning

If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp
remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly.
See your dealer or a qualified service technician.
Driving with a 4±speed automatic transmission
Understanding gearshift positions
To put your vehicle in gear, start the engine, depress the brake pedal,
then move gearshift lever out of P (Park).
Hold the brake pedal down while you move the gearshift lever
from P (Park) to another position. If you do not hold the brake
pedal down, your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into P (Park). Make
sure the gearshift lever is securely
latched in P (Park). This position
locks the transmission and prevents
the rear wheels from turning.
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift
lever is latched in P (Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you
leave your vehicle.
R (Reverse)
With the gearshift lever in R
(Reverse), the vehicle will move
backward. Always come to a
complete stop before shifting into
and out of R (Reverse).
N (Neutral)
With the gearshift lever in N
(Neutral), the vehicle can be started
and is free to roll. Hold the brake
pedal down while in this gear.
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The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment
Fuse Panel Description
1 20A 4WABS Module
2 15A Brake Warning Lamp, Instrument
Cluster, Warning Chime, 4WABS Relay,
Warning Indicators, Low Vacuum
Warning Switch (Diesel Only)
3 15A Main Light Switch, RKE Module, Radio,
Instrument Illumination, E Traveler VCP
and video screen.
4 15A Power Locks w/RKE, Illuminated Entry,
Warning Chime, Modified Vehicle, Main
Light Switch, Courtesy Lamps
5 20A RKE Module, Power Lock Switches,
Memory Lock, Power Locks with RKE
1234
5
7
689101142
43
44 13 12 14
15 16 17
19 18
2021 22 23
25 24
26 27 28 29
31 30 32 33 3435
37
3638 3940
41
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Tire change procedure
Preparing to change the tire
To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be
sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions) the
wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to
the tire being changed.
1. Park on a level surface.
2. Activate the warning flashers.
3. Place the gearshift in P (Park)(automatic transmission).
4. Apply the parking brake and turn
engine OFF.
5. Block the wheel that is diagonally
opposite the tire you are changing.
On E-450 vehicles, the parking
brake is on the transmission.
Therefore, the vehicle will not be
prevented from moving when a rear
wheel is lifted, even if the parking
brake is applied. Be sure to block both directions of the wheel that is
diagonally opposite to the wheel that is being lifted.
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be
seriously injured.
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Illumination of the ªService Engine Soonº light, charging system warning
light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke
or loss of engine power, could indicate that the emission control system
is not working properly.
Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By
law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services,
sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not
permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent
it from working. Information about your vehicle's emission system is on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the
engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up
specifications.
Please consult your ªWarranty Guideº for complete emission warranty
information.
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If your ªCheck Engine/Service Engine
Soonº light is on, refer to the description in theWarning Lights and
Chimessection of theInstrumentationchapter. Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test with the ªCheck Engine/Service Engine Soonº light on.
If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a ªnot ready for I/M testº
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
²First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
²Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
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A
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ..........................83
and child safety seats ..............85
description ................................83
disposal ......................................87
driver air bag ............................85
indicator light .....................12, 87
operation ...................................85
passenger air bag .....................85
Air cleaner filter ...............149, 192
Air conditioning ..........................19
Ambulance packages ....................4
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................151
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................102±103
Audio system (see Radio) .........27
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................107
fluid, adding ............................158
fluid, checking ........................158
fluid, refill capacities ..............193
fluid, specification ..................199
Auxiliary power point .................26
Axle
lubricant specifications ..196, 199
refill capacities ........................193
traction lok ..............................105
B
Battery .......................................161
acid, treating emergencies .....161
charging system
warning light .............................12disconnecting ..........................163
jumping a disabled battery ....138
maintenance-free ....................161
replacement, specifications ...192
servicing ..................................161
voltage gauge ............................16
Belt minder .................................79
Brakes ........................................102
anti-lock ...........................102±103
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light .........10, 102
brake warning light ..................10
fluid, checking and adding ....150
fluid, refill capacities ..............193
fluid, specifications .........196, 199
lubricant specifications ..196, 199
shift interlock ..........................106
Break-in period .............................3
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....193
Child safety restraints ................88
child safety belts ......................88
Child safety seats ........................89
in front seat ..............................91
in rear seat ................................91
tether anchorage hardware .....93
Cleaning your vehicle ...............187
engine compartment ..............189
exterior ....................................188
exterior lamps .........................190
instrument cluster lens ..........191
instrument panel ....................190
interior .....................................191
plastic parts ............................190
safety belts ..............................191
washing ....................................187
waxing .....................................188
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recommendations ...................148
refill capacities ........................193
specifications ..................196, 199
Exhaust fumes ..........................101
F
Fail safe cooling ........................156
Fluid capacities .........................193
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................105
Fuel ............................................172
calculating fuel economy .......177
cap ...........................................176
capacity ...................................193
choosing the right fuel ...........174
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................180
detergent in fuel .....................175
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................172, 176±177
filter, specifications ........176, 192
fuel pump shut-off switch .....122
gauge .........................................15
improving fuel economy ........177
octane rating ...................174, 199
quality ......................................175
running out of fuel .................175
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................172
Fuses ..................................124±125
G
Garage door opener ....................56
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............176
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................177Gauges .........................................14
battery voltage gauge ...............16
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................15
engine oil pressure gauge ........16
fuel gauge ..................................15
odometer ...................................16
speedometer .............................14
trip odometer ............................17
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....109
calculating ...............................111
definition .................................109
driving with a heavy load ......109
location ....................................109
GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) .............109
calculating .......................109, 111
definition .................................109
driving with a heavy load ......109
location ....................................109
H
Hazard flashers .........................122
Headlamps ...................................18
aiming ......................................187
bulb specifications ..................186
daytime running lights .............18
flash to pass ..............................19
high beam ...........................13, 18
replacing bulbs ...............182±183
turning on and off ....................18
warning chime ..........................14
Heating ........................................19
auxiliary heater and air
conditioner ................................25
heater only system ...................19
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................21
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Hood ..........................................145
I
Ignition .................................49, 199
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..89
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................181
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................190
cluster ................................10, 191
lighting up
panel and interior .....................19
location of components ............10
J
Jack ............................................131
positioning ...............................131
storage .....................................131
Jump-starting your vehicle ......138
K
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............14
positions of the ignition ...........49
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................186
cargo lamps ...............................19
daytime running light ...............18
headlamps .................................18
headlamps, flash to pass ..........19
instrument panel, dimming .....19
interior lamps .....................59±60
replacing bulbs ...............182±186Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................50
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....10, 102
brake ..........................................10
charging system ........................12
check coolant ............................13
engine oil pressure ...................13
high beam .................................13
safety belt .................................12
service engine soon ..................10
turn signal indicator .................13
Load limits .................................109
GAWR ......................................109
GVWR ......................................109
trailer towing ..........................109
Loading instructions .................111
Lubricant specifications ...196, 199
Lumbar support, seats ...............68
M
Mirrors
fold away ...................................62
side view mirrors (power) .......61
Motorcraft parts ................176, 192
O
Octane rating ............................174
Odometer .....................................16
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................146
Overdrive .....................................55
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P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................63
Parking brake ............................103
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....192
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................128
Power door locks ........................61
Power steering ..........................104
fluid, checking and adding ....157
fluid, refill capacity ................193
fluid, specifications .........196, 199
Preparing to
drive your vehicle .....................105
R
Radio ............................................27
Relays ................................124, 131
Remote entry system ...........62±63
illuminated entry ......................65
locking/unlocking doors ...........63
panic alarm ...............................63
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................65
replacing the batteries .............64
S
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ............14, 73±77
Safety defects, reporting ..........215
Safety restraints ....................73±77
belt minder ...............................79
cleaning the safety belts ..82, 191
extension assembly ..................78
for adults .............................74±76for children .........................87±88
lap belt ......................................78
warning light
and chime ......................12±13, 79
Safety seats for children ............89
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............73
Seats ............................................66
child safety seats ......................89
Servicing your vehicle ..............144
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................192, 199
Special notice ................................4
ambulance conversions ..............4
diesel-powered vehicles .............5
utility-type vehicles ....................4
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................196, 199
Speed control ..............................50
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle ..........98, 100
jump starting ..........................138
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................54
T
Tires ...........................131, 167±169
changing ..........................131, 133
checking the pressure ............169
replacing ..........................134, 170
rotating ....................................169
snow tires and chains ............171
tire grades ...............................168
treadwear ................................168
Towing .......................................112
recreational towing .................119
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