2002 FORD E-450 steering

If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a“not ready for I/M test”
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:
•First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
•Next, 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.
CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid.
Refer to the scheduled maintenance
guide for the service interval
schedules. If adding fluid is
necessary, use only MERCONAT F.
Check the fluid level when it is at ambient temperature, 20°–80°F (-7°
–25°C):
1. Check the fluid level on the dipstick. It should be between the arrows
in the FULL COLD range. Do not add fluid if the level is within this
range.
FULL COLD
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2. If the fluid level is low, start the engine.
3. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several
times.
4. Turn the engine off.
For E-450 and E-550 vehicles with the Hydro-Boost Brake
System, do not press the brake pedal after the engine has been
turned off.
5. Recheck the fluid level on the dipstick. Do not add fluid if the level is
between the arrows in the FULL COLD range.
6. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the FULL COLD range. Be sure to put the
dipstick back in the reservoir.
BRAKE FLUID
Checking and adding brake fluid
Brake fluid should be checked and
refilled as needed. Refer to the
scheduled maintenance guide for
the service interval schedules.
1. Clean the reservoir cap before
removal to prevent dirt or water
from entering the reservoir.
2. Visually inspect the fluid level.
3. If necessary, add brake fluid from
a clean un-opened container until
the level reaches MAX. Do not fill
above this line.
4. Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid
certified to meet Ford specification ESA-M6C25–A. Refer toLubricant
specificationsin this chapter.
MAX
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Engine
coolant-gasoline
engine
1
Motorcraft
Premium Engine
Coolant
(green-colored)
orMotorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)4.2L V6 engine 22.0L (23.3
quarts)
4.2L V6 engine
with aux rear
heat24.0L (25.4
quarts)
4.6L V8 engine 23.7L (25.0
quarts)
4.6L V8 engine
with aux rear
heat25.7L (27.2
quarts)
5.4L V8 engine 27.4L (29.0
quarts)
5.4L V8 engine
with aux rear
heat29.4L (31.0
quarts)
6.8L V10 engine 29.0L (30.6
quarts)
6.8L V10 engine
with aux rear
heat31.0L (32.8
quarts)
Engine
coolant-diesel
engineRefer to the7.3L Power Stroke Direct Injection
Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement.
1
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FAll Keep in FULL
range on
dispstick
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Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Engine coolant Motorcraft
Premium Engine
Coolant
(green-colored)VC-4–A (in
Canada,
Motorcraft
CXC-10)ESE-M97B44-A
Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7–A WSS
-M97B51-A1
Engine oil-gasoline
engineMotorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor OilXO-5W20-QSP WSS-M2C153-H
with API
Certification
Mark
Engine oil-diesel
engineRefer to the7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct
Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide
Supplement.
Hinges, latches,
Striker plates, fuel
filler door hinge,
and seat tracksMotorcraft
Multi-Purpose
Grease
XG–4or
F5AZ-19G209-AAESR-M1C159-A
Lock cylinders Motorcraft
Penetrating and
Lock LubricantMotorcraft XL-1 none
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Automatic
transmission
(4R100)
1
Motorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Automatic
tranmission
(4R70W)
1
Motorcraft
MERCONVATFXT-5-QM MERCONV
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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
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