2001 FORD E SERIES four wheel drive

SPECIAL NOTICES
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles.
Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner's Guide carefully.
Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type,
failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an
accident.
Be sure to readDriving off roadin theDrivingchapter as well as the
ªFour Wheelingº supplement included with 4WD and utility type vehicles.
Using your vehicle as an ambulance
If your light truck is equipped with theFord Ambulance Preparation
Package,it may be utilized as an ambulance. Ford urges ambulance
manufacturers to follow the recommendations of theFord Incomplete
Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder's Layout Bookand theQVM
guidelinesas well as pertinent supplements. For additional information,
please contact the Truck Body Builders Advisory Service
1±877±840±4338.
Use of your Ford light truck as an ambulance, without the Ford
Ambulance Preparation Package voids the Ford New Vehicle Limited
Warranty and may void the Emissions Warranties. In addition, ambulance
usage without the preparation package could cause high underbody
temperatures, overpressurized fuel and a risk of spraying fuel which
could lead to fires.
Introduction
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TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when
one wheel is on a poor traction surface. Under normal conditions, the
Traction-Lok axle functions like a standard rear axle.
Extended use of other than the manufacturer's specified size tires on a
Traction-Lok rear axle could result in a permanent reduction in
effectiveness. This loss of effectiveness does not affect normal driving
and should not be noticeable to the driver.
To avoid injury, never run the engine with one wheel off the
ground, such as when changing a tire.
PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely
to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
Your vehicle has special design and equipment features to make it
capable of performing in a wide variety of circumstances. These special
design features, such as larger tires and increased ground clearance, give
the vehicle a higher center of gravity than a passenger car.
Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and
four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a
lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles arenot
designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more
than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under
off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt
maneuvers in these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in
an increased risk of vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, may handle
differently than unloaded vehicles. Extra precautions, such as
slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should be taken when
driving a heavily loaded vehicle.
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²When stopped in traffic for long periods of time in hot weather, place
the gearshift in P (Park) and increase idle speed. This aids engine
cooling and air conditioner efficiency.
²Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must
park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels.
Launching or retrieving a boat
When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval,
²Do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of
the rear bumper and
²Do not allow waves to break higher than 15 cm (6 inches) above the
bottom edge of the rear bumper.
Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter critical vehicle
components, adversely affecting driveability, emissions, reliability and
causing internal transmission damage.
Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime the axle has been submerged in
water. Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked or changed
unless a leak is suspected or repair required.
Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailer into the
water. Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after the trailer is removed
from the water.
Recreational towing (all wheels on the ground)
An example of recreational towing would be towing your vehicle on a
trip behind a Motorhome. Follow these guidelines if you have the need
for recreational towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.
These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not
damaged.
2WD vehicles (with automatic transmissions)
²Place the transmission in N (Neutral)
²Maximum speed is 56 km (35 mph)
²Maximum distance is 80 km (50 miles)
If a distance of 80 km (50 miles) or a speed of 56 km (35 mph) must be
exceeded, the drive shaft will have to be removed.
Ford recommends the driveshaft be removed/installed only by a qualified
technician. See your local dealer for driveshaft removal/installation.
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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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