2001 FORD E SERIES cooling

Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in the coolant
reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle. If
necessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of engine coolant and
distilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper level.
If you have to add more than 1.0 liter (1.0 quart) of engine coolant per
month, have your dealer check the engine cooling system. Your cooling
system may have a leak. Operating an engine with a low level of coolant
can result in engine overheating and possible engine damage.
Recycled engine coolant
Ford Motor Company recommends the use of a recycled engine coolant
produced by Ford-approved processes in vehicles originally equipped
with Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored). However, not
all coolant recycling processes produce coolant that meets Ford
specification ESE-M97B44±A. Use of such coolant may harm the engine
and cooling system components.
Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine
coolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet
available.
Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate
manner. Follow your community's regulations and standards for recycling
and disposing of automotive fluids.
Coolant refill capacity
To find out how much fluid your vehicle's cooling system can hold, refer
toRefill capacitiesin theCapacities and specificationschapter.
Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined inAdding engine coolant
in this chapter.
Severe climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than ±36É C [±34É F]), it
may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration above 50%.
Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant
concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate freeze protection.
Never increase the engine coolant concentration above 60%
(protection to ±60ÉF). At a level over 60%, your engine could overheat
and become damaged.
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If you drive in extremely hot climates, it is still necessary to maintain the
coolant concentration at 50/50 coolant and water.Do not allow the
coolant concentration to fall below 40% coolant.At a concentration
less than 40%, the corrosion protection to your engine and cooling
components may be compromised and permanent damage may result.
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (if equipped)
If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to
be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred.
The ªfail-safeº distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load
and terrain.
How fail-safe cooling works
If the engine begins to overheat:
²the engine coolant temperature
gauge will move to the red (hot)
area.
²the
andsymbol will
illuminate.
²theService Engine Soon
indicator light will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled
cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However:
²the engine power will be limited.
²the air conditioning system will be disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine temperature and the engine
will completely shut down, causing steering and braking effort to
increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Take
your vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible to minimize engine
damage.
When fail-safe mode is activated
You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive the
vehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high-speed
operation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine is
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recommendations ...................148
refill capacities ........................193
specifications ..................196, 199
Exhaust fumes ..........................101
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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
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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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