2003 FORD E-450 trailer

Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant specificationsin
this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found in your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
12–16 km (8–10 miles) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
EPA window sticker
Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker. Contact your
dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle. The EPA
window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons
with other vehicles.
It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the window
sticker. These numbers represent the Range of L/100 km (MPG)
expected on the vehicle under optimum conditions. Your fuel economy
may vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions.
NOTE:Vehicles over 8500 GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) will not have
fuel economy information printed on the EPA window sticker.
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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 RESERVOIR
The fluid level will drop slowly as
the brakes wear, and will rise when
the brake components are replaced.
Fluid levels below the“MAX”line
that do not trigger the brake system
warning lamp are within the normal
operating range, there is no need to
add fluid. If the fluid levels are outside of the normal operating range,
the performance of your brake system could be compromised, seek
service from your dealer immediately.
DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE
Your vehicle may be equipped with universal joints that require
lubrication. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for maintenance
intervals. If the original universal joints are replaced with universal joints
equipped with grease fittings, lubrication will also be necessary.
TRANSMISSION FLUID
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)
Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled intervals for
fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not consume fluid.
However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not
working properly, i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you
notice some sign of fluid leakage.
Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. To obtain an
accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it is at normal operating
temperature (approximately 30 km [20 miles]). If your vehicle has been
operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic during hot
weather or pulling a trailer, the vehicle should be turned off for about 30
minutes to allow fluid to cool before checking.
1. Drive the vehicle 30 km (20 miles) or until it reaches normal operating
temperature.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
MAX
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Travel equipment
Auto head lamps with DRL
Bicycle rack
Cell phone holder
Console (Engine cover)
Daytime running lights (DRL)
First aid and highway kits
Fog lights
Hitch mount bicycle carrier
Inside mirror, electrochromic with compass (with and without
temperature display)
Removable roof rack
Running boards—Aluminum and Platinum elliptical
Speed control
Tailgate table
TracRac
Trailer hitch (Class III)
Trailer hitch bars and balls
Trailer hitch wiring adaptor
Protection and appearance equipment
Air bag anti-theft locks
Battery warmer
Carpet floor mats
Cleaners, waxes and polishes
Door edge guards
Flat splash guards
Front end covers (full)
Hood deflector
Rear step bumpers
Side window air deflectors
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J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......152
K
Keys
positions of the ignition .........113
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................57
cargo lamps ...............................55
daytime running light ...............54
headlamps .................................54
headlamps, flash to pass ..........55
instrument panel, dimming .....55
interior lamps ...........................56
replacing bulbs ...................57–61
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................55
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........117
Load limits .................................124
GAWR ......................................124
GVWR ......................................124
trailer towing ..........................124
Loading instructions .................126
Lubricant specifications ...215, 218
Lumbar support, seats ...............78
M
Mirrors
fold away ...................................69
side view mirrors (power) .......68
Motorcraft parts ................194, 210O
Octane rating ............................193
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................176
P
Parking brake ............................117
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....210
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................141
Power door locks ........................73
Power point .................................67
Power steering ..........................118
fluid, checking and adding ....200
fluid, refill capacity ................211
fluid, specifications .........215, 218
Power Windows ...........................68
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................118
R
Radio ..........................16, 18, 21, 25
Relays ................................138, 143
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ......................76
locking/unlocking doors ...........73
Roadside assistance ..................135
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............92
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................83–85, 87
Safety defects, reporting ..........166
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Safety restraints ....................83–87
belt minder ...............................89
extension assembly ..................92
for adults .............................84–85
for children .........................97–98
lap belt ......................................87
safety belt maintenance ...........92
warning light and chime ..........88
Safety seats for children ..........101
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............83
Seats ............................................77
child safety seats ....................101
Servicing your vehicle ..............173
Spare tire (see Changing
the Tire) ....................................144
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................210, 218
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............6
diesel-powered vehicles .............6
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................215, 218
Speed control ..............................69
Starting your vehicle ........113–115
jump starting ..........................152
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................64
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........51, 53
Tilt steering wheel ......................64
Tires ...................................204–206
changing ..........................144–145
replacing ..........................147, 208rotating ....................................207
snow tires and chains ............209
tire grades ...............................205
treadwear ................................205
Towing .......................................126
recreational towing .................134
trailer towing ..........................126
wrecker ....................................157
Traction-lok rear axle ...............118
Transmission .............................119
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................201
fluid, refill capacities ..............211
lubricant specifications ..215, 218
Trunk ...........................................72
Turn signal ..................................55
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................218
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................220
Vehicle loading ..........................124
Ventilating your vehicle ...........116
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................175
Water, Driving through .............123
Windows
power .........................................68
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................63
checking and adding fluid .....175
replacing wiper blades .............63
Wrecker towing .........................157
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