2002 FORD E-250 spare wheel

Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
C—Trailer backup lamps relay
D—Trailer running lamps relay
E—Trailer battery charge relay
F—IDM relay (Diesel only), A/C
clutch relay (4.2L only)
G—PCM relay
H—Blower motor relay
J—Horn relay
K—Fuel pump relay
* Mini fuses ** Maxi fuses
Relays
Relays are located in the power distribution box and should be replaced
by qualified technicians.
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
The use of tire sealants is not recommended and may
compromise the integrity of your tires.
Spare tire information
The spare tire for your vehicle is stowed under the rear of your vehicle
(except cutaway and stripped chassis models).
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To remove the spare tire:
1. Open the rear doors and remove
the thumb screw and anti-theft
bracket. If finger pressure will not
remove the thumb screw, use the
lug wrench to loosen the screw.
2. Remove the access cover from
the rubber strip behind the left
door.
3. Remove the jack handle from the
right side compartment and insert
the tip of the jack handle through
the access hole and into the tube.
4. Turn the jack handle
counterclockwise until the cable is
slack and the tire can be slid from
under the vehicle.
5. Remove the retainer from the
spare tire.
To stow the cable retainer with the spare removed, turn the jack handle
clockwise until all slack is removed.
To stow the spare tire:
1. Lay the tire on the ground under the rear of the vehicle with the valve
stem facing up.
Stow aluminum wheels with valve stem facing down.
2. Install the retainer through the center of the wheel.
3. Raise the tire by turning the jack
handle clockwise. Continue until the
lift mechanism“clicks”.
4. Make sure the tire is tightly
seated under the vehicle by pushing
against the tire. Retighten as
necessary.
5. Replace the access cover,
anti-theft bracket and thumb screw.
Use finger pressure only to secure the thumb screw.
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Make sure the spare tire and jacking equipment are stowed and
secured in the proper storage location.
Never run the engine with one wheel off the ground.
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).
4. Apply the parking brake and turn
the 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.
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If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be
seriously injured.
6. Remove the spare tire and jack
from the storage location.
7. Use the tapered end of the lug
nut wrench to unscrew wheel
ornaments attached by retaining
screws. Remove any wheel trim.
Insert the tapered end of the lug
nut wrench behind wheel covers or
hubcaps and twist off.
8. Loosen the wheel nut by pulling
up on the handle of the lug nut
wrench about one-half turn
(counterclockwise). Do not remove
the wheel lug nuts until you raise
the tire off the ground.
Replacing the tire
1. Assemble the jack handle sections together and lock into the jack. Use
the jack handle to slide the jack under the vehicle.
To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part of your
body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start the
engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is only meant for
changing the tire.
2. Position the jack to raise the front or rear wheel.
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Front axle jacking points - All
models except E-550:
•All models except E-550
Place the jack under thepinon the
front surface of the front axle.
Do not place the jack under or
on the steering linkage.
•Turn the jack handle clockwise
until the wheel is completely off
the ground.
•Remove the lug nuts with the lug
nut wrench.
•Replace the flat tire with the
spare tire.
Front axle jacking points -
E-550:
Place the jack under the front axle
directly below the springs.
Do not place the jack under or
on the steering linkage.
•Slide the notched end of the jack
handle over the release valve and use the handle to slide the jack
under the vehicle. Make sure the valve is closed by turning it
clockwise.
•Insert the jack handle into the
pump linkage.
•Use an up-and-down motion with
the jack handle to raise the wheel
completely off the ground.
If your vehicle has single rear wheels, thread the lug nuts on the studs
with the beveled face toward the wheel.
If your vehicle has dual rear wheels, thread the two element swiveling
lug nuts on the studs with the flange facing toward the wheel.
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Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....235
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................165
Power door locks ........................97
Power mirrors .............................87
Power point .................................86
Power steering ..........................143
fluid, checking and adding ....225
fluid, refill capacity ................236
fluid, specifications .........240, 243
Power Windows ...........................86
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................144
R
Radio ..........................17, 22, 28, 36
Radio reception ...........................69
Relays ................................161, 168
Remote entry system ...........97, 99
illuminated entry ....................100
locking/unlocking doors .....97–98
panic alarm ...............................99
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................100
replacing the batteries .............99
Roadside assistance ..................158
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................14, 109–113
Safety defects, reporting ..........190
Safety restraints ................109–113
belt minder .............................115
cleaning the safety belts ........118
extension assembly ................118
for adults .........................110–112for children .....................124–125
lap belt ....................................113
warning light and
chime ...........................12–14, 114
Safety seats for children ..........127
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................................109
Seats ..........................................101
child safety seats ....................127
Servicing your vehicle ..............198
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ...........................................168
Spark plugs,
specifications .............235, 243–244
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............6
diesel-powered vehicles .............6
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................240, 243
Speed control ..............................88
Speedometer ...............................16
Starting your vehicle ........136–138
jump starting ..........................175
Steering wheel
controls ................................85, 88
tilting .........................................85
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .................70
Tires ...........................168, 230–232
changing ..........................168, 170
replacing ..........................171, 234
rotating ....................................233
snow tires and chains ............234
tire grades ...............................231
Index
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