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•Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving, especially at
high speeds.
•Have the items listed in your scheduled maintenance guide performed
according to the specified schedule.
The scheduled maintenance items listed in the scheduled maintenance
guide are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its
emissions system.
If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for
maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting
emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine
Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability.
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Illumination of the“Service Engine Soon”light, charging system warning
light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke
or loss of engine power, could indicate that the emission control system
is not working properly.
Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By
law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services,
sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not
permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent
it from working. Information about your vehicle’s emission system is on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the
engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up
specifications.
Please consult yourWarranty Guidefor complete emission warranty
information.
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If your“Check Engine/Service Engine
Soon”light is on, refer to the description in theWarning lights and
chimessection of theInstrument clusterchapter. Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test with the“Check Engine/Service Engine Soon”light on.
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SERVICING YOUR TIRES
Tire inflation information
The E550 vehicles are equipped with a tire that is an all-steel radial.
All-steel radial tires utilize steel cords in the sidewalls, and also require
increased inflation pressures of up to 95 psi. As such, they cannot be
treated like normal light truck tires. Tire service, including adjusting tire
pressure, must be performed by personnel trained, supervised and
equipped according to Federal Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) regulations. For example, during any procedure
involving tire inflation, the technician or individual must utilize a remote
inflation device, and insure that all persons are clear of the trajectory
area.
WARNINGAn inflated tire and rim can be very dangerous if
improperly used, serviced or maintained. To reduce the risk of
serious injury, never attempt to re-inflate a tire which has been run flat
or seriously under-inflated without first removing the tire from the
wheel assembly for inspection. Do not attempt to add air to tires or
replace tires or wheels without first taking precautions to protect
persons and property.
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................141
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................................119–120
and child safety seats ............121
description ..............................120
disposal ....................................124
driver air bag ..........................122
indicator light ...................12, 123
operation .................................122
passenger air bag ...................122
Air cleaner filter ...............229, 235
Air conditioning
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................71
Ambulance packages ....................6
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................209
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................141
Audio system
(see Radio) ................17, 22, 28, 36
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................146
fluid, adding ............................227
fluid, checking ........................227
fluid, refill capacities ..............236
fluid, specification ..................243
Auxiliary power point .................86
Axle
lubricant specifications ..240, 243
refill capacities ........................236
traction lok ..............................143
B
Battery .......................................204acid, treating emergencies .....204
charging system warning
light ............................................12
disconnecting ..........................206
jumping a disabled battery ....175
maintenance-free ....................204
replacement, specifications ...235
servicing ..................................204
voltage gauge ............................15
BeltMinder .................................115
Brakes ........................................140
anti-lock ...................................141
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................12, 142
brake warning light ..................11
fluid, checking and adding ....226
fluid, refill capacities ..............236
fluid, specifications .........240, 243
lubricant specifications ..240, 243
shift interlock ..........................145
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................79
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....236
CD-6 disc .....................................36
CD-single premium .....................28
Changing a tire .........................168
Child safety restraints ..............125
child safety belts ....................125
Child safety seats ......................127
in front seat ............................129
in rear seat ..............................129
tether anchorage hardware ...131
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............192
exterior ....................................195
instrument panel ....................194
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refill capacities ........................236
specifications ..................240, 243
Exhaust fumes ..........................140
F
Fail safe cooling ........................214
Fluid capacities .........................236
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................144
Fuel ............................................216
calculating fuel economy .......220
cap ...........................................218
capacity ...................................236
choosing the right fuel ...........218
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................223
detergent in fuel .....................220
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................216, 218, 220
filter, specifications ........220, 235
fuel pump shut-off switch .....160
gauge .........................................16
improving fuel economy ........220
low fuel warning light ..............12
octane rating ...........219, 243–244
quality ......................................219
running out of fuel .................220
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................216
Fuses ..................................161–162
G
Garage door opener ....................93
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............218
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................220
Gauges .........................................14battery voltage gauge ...............15
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................14
engine oil pressure gauge ........15
fuel gauge ..................................16
odometer ...................................16
speedometer .............................16
trip odometer ............................16
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................149
calculating ...............................151
definition .................................149
driving with a heavy load ......149
location ....................................149
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................149
calculating .......................149, 151
definition .................................149
driving with a heavy load ......149
location ....................................149
H
Hazard flashers .........................159
Headlamps ...................................76
aiming ........................................77
bulb specifications ....................79
daytime running lights .............76
flash to pass ..............................77
high beam ...........................13, 76
replacing bulbs ...................80–81
turning on and off ....................76
warning chime ..........................14
Heating
auxiliary heater and air
conditioner ................................75
heater only system ...................70
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................71
Hood ..........................................199
I
Ignition .......................136, 243–244
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Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................127
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................224
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................194
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................77
J
Jack ............................................168
positioning ...............................168
storage .....................................168
Jump-starting your vehicle ......175
K
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............14
positions of the ignition .........136
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................79
cargo lamps ...............................77
daytime running light ...............76
headlamps .................................76
headlamps, flash to pass ..........77
instrument panel, dimming .....77
interior lamps ...........................78
replacing bulbs ...................79–83
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................77
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 142
brake ..........................................11charging system ........................12
check coolant ............................13
cruise indicator .........................13
engine oil pressure ...................13
high beam .................................13
low fuel ......................................12
safety belt .................................12
service engine soon ..................10
speed control ............................92
turn signal indicator .................13
Limited slip axle (see Traction
Loc) ............................................143
Load limits .................................149
GAWR ......................................149
GVWR ......................................149
trailer towing ..........................149
Loading instructions .................150
Lubricant specifications ...240, 243
Lumbar support, seats .............102
M
Mirrors
fold away ...................................88
side view mirrors (power) .......87
Motorcraft parts ................220, 235
O
Octane rating ............................219
Odometer .....................................16
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................201
Overdrive .....................................92
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................99
Parking brake ............................142
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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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treadwear ................................231
Towing .......................................151
recreational towing .................157
trailer towing ..........................151
wrecker ....................................180
Traction-lok rear axle ...............143
Transmission .............................145
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................227
fluid, refill capacities ..............236
lubricant specifications ..240, 243
Transmission control indicator
light ..............................................13
Trip odometer .............................16
Trunk ...........................................96
Turn signal ............................13, 77
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................244Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................246
Vehicle loading ..........................149
Ventilating your vehicle ...........140
W
Warning chimes .....................13–14
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................200
Water, Driving through .............148
Windows
power .........................................86
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....200
checking and cleaning ..............84
operation ...................................84
replacing wiper blades .............85
Wrecker towing .........................180
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