2003 FORD E-450 octane

If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive pressure or
vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause
the fuel cap to disengage in a collision, which may result in possible
personal injury.
Choosing the right fuel
Use only UNLEADED FUEL. The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law
and could damage your vehicle.
Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can damage critical fuel system
components.
Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic
compounds, including manganese-based compounds containing MMT.
Repairs to correct the effects of using a fuel for which your vehicle was
not designed may not be covered by your warranty.
Octane recommendations
Your vehicle is designed to use
“Regular”unleaded gasoline with
pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.
We do not recommend the use of
gasolines labeled as“Regular”that
are sold with octane ratings of 86 or lower in high altitude areas.
Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, if
it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuel
with the recommended octane rating, see your dealer or a qualified
service technician to prevent any engine damage.
Fuel quality
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability
problems during a cold start, try a different brand of“Regular”unleaded
gasoline.“Premium”unleaded gasoline is not recommended (particularly
in the United States) because it may cause these problems to become
more pronounced. If the problems persist, see your dealer or a qualified
service technician.
It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel
tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane
rating. Aftermarket products could cause damage to the fuel system.
Repairs to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in your
fuel may not be covered by your warranty.
87(R+M)/2 METHOD
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Filling the tank
The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to
the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in theRefill capacities
section of this chapter.
The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the
empty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in the
amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates
empty. Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty.
The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should
not be relied upon to increase driving range. When refueling your
vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be
able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the
fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank.
For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:
•Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling,
an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running.
•Use the same filling rate setting (low—medium—high) each time
the tank is filled.
•Allow no more than 2 automatic click-offs when filling.
•Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.
•Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand.
•Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the
same direction each time you fill up.
•Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time.
Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent.
Calculating fuel economy
1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading
(in kilometers or miles).
2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in liters
or gallons).
3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and record
the current odometer reading.
4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer
reading.
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3Add 237 ml (8 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A or
equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill
of Dana Traction-Lok rear axles.
ENGINE DATA
Engine*4.2L V6
engine4.6L V8
engine5.4L V8
engine6.8L V10
engine
Cubic inches 256 281 330 415
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order1-4-2-5-3-6
1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-81-6-5-10-2-7-
3-8-4-9
Spark plug
gap1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056
inch)1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056
inch)1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056
inch)1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056
inch)
Ignition
systemEDIS Coil on plug Coil on plug Coil on plug
Compression
ratio9.3:1 9.4:1 9.0:1 9.0:1
*Refer to the7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel
Owner’s Guide Supplementfor diesel engine information.
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Van/wagon models
E-150 E-250 E-350
(1) Overall height 2050 mm (80.7
in)2118 mm (83.4
in)2136 mm
(84.1 in)
(2) Track front/rear 1763 mm (69.4 in)/ 1 702 mm (67.0 in)
(3) Overall width
(excluding mirrors)2014 mm (79.3 in)
(4) Wheelbase 3505 mm (138 in)
(5) Overall length Regular van, 5382 mm (211.9 in)
Extended, 5890 mm (231.9 in)
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F
Fail safe cooling ........................189
Fluid capacities .........................211
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................118
Fuel ............................................190
calculating fuel economy .......194
cap ...........................................192
capacity ...................................211
choosing the right fuel ...........193
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................197
detergent in fuel .....................194
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................190, 192, 195
filter, specifications ........194, 210
fuel pump shut-off switch .....136
improving fuel economy ........194
octane rating ...................193, 218
quality ......................................193
running out of fuel .................194
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................190
Fuses ..........................................138
G
Garage door opener ....................65
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............192
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................194
Gauges .........................................13
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................124
calculating ...............................126
definition .................................124driving with a heavy load ......124
location ....................................124
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................124
calculating .......................124, 126
definition .................................124
driving with a heavy load ......124
location ....................................124
H
Hazard flashers .........................136
Headlamps ...................................54
aiming ........................................55
bulb specifications ....................57
daytime running lights .............54
flash to pass ..............................55
high beam .................................54
replacing bulbs ...................58–59
turning on and off ....................54
Heating
heater only system .............51, 53
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................52
Hood ..........................................174
I
Ignition ...............................113, 218
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................101
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................199
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................170
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................55
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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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