2001 FORD E-450 air condition

The use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without proper conversion may
damage the effectiveness of your emission control system and may cause
engine knocking or serious engine damage. Ford Motor Company/Ford of
Canada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improper
fuel.
In the United States, using leaded fuel may also result in difficulty
importing your vehicle back into the U.S.
If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living in
Central or South America, the Caribbean, or the Middle East, contact the
nearest Ford dealership. If the dealership cannot help you, write or call:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
WORLDWIDE DIRECT MARKET OPERATIONS
1555 Fairlane Drive
Fairlane Business Park #3
Allen Park, Michigan 48101
U.S.A.
Telephone: (313) 594-4857
FAX: (313) 390-0804
If you are in another foreign country, contact the nearest Ford
dealership. If the dealership employees cannot help you, they can direct
you to the nearest Ford affiliate office.
If you buy your vehicle in North America and then relocate outside of
the U.S. or Canada, register your vehicle identification number (VIN) and
new address with Ford Motor Company Worldwide Direct Market
Operations.
FORD CAR CARE PRODUCTS FOR YOUR VEHICLE
Ford has many quality products available from your dealer to clean your
vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality products have been
specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom
designed to complement the style and appearance of your vehicle. Each
product is made from high quality materials and that meet or exceed
Ford's rigid specifications. For best results, use the following or products
of equivalent quality:
Ford Custom Clearcoat Polish*
Ford Custom Silicone Gloss Polish
Ford Custom Vinyl Protectant* (not available in Canada)
Motorcraft Vinyl Conditioner (Canada only)
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Comfort and convenience
Air conditioner
Engine block heaters
Tire step
Travel equipment
Auto head lamps with DRL
Bicycle rack
Canoe/kayak rack
Cell phone holder
Console (Engine cover)
Daytime running lights (DRL)
Hard-sided roof luggage rack
Heavy-duty battery
Hitch mount bicycle carrier
Inside mirror, electrochromic with compass (with and without
temperature display)
Luggage basket
Removable luggage rack
Removable luggage rack adapters
Running boards
Ski/snow board rack
Soft luggage cover
Speed control
Trailer hitch (Class III)
Trailer hitch bars and balls
Trailer hitch wiring adaptor
Protection and appearance equipment
Air bag anti-theft locks
Battery warmer
Carpet floor mats
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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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wheels ......................................189
windows ..................................191
wiper blades ............................190
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............19
Clock ................................30, 37, 46
Compass, electronic ....................57
calibration .................................59
set zone adjustment .................58
Console
overhead ....................................56
Controls
power seat .................................67
Coolant
checking and adding ..............151
refill capacities ................155, 193
specifications ..................196, 199
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................50
Customer Assistance ................121
Ford accessories
for your vehicle ......................210
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................203
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............209
Getting roadside assistance ...121
Getting the
service you need ....................203
Ordering additional
owner's literature ...................214
The Dispute
Settlement Board ...................206
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............209D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................18
Dipstick
automatic
transmission fluid ...................158
engine oil .................................146
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........196
Driveline universal joint
and slip yoke .............................160
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................120
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................138
Emission control system ..........180
Engine ........................................199
check engine/
service engine soon light .........10
cleaning ...................................189
coolant .....................................151
diesel ...........................................5
fail-safe coolant ......................156
idle speed control ...................161
lubrication
specifications ..................196, 199
refill capacities ........................193
service points ..........................146
starting after a collision .........122
Engine block heater .................100
Engine oil ..................................146
checking and adding ..............146
dipstick ....................................146
filter, specifications ........148, 192
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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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