2003 FORD E SERIES oil

Habits
•Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel.
•Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel
economy.
•Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste
fuel.
•Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
•Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
•Slow down gradually.
•Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 88 km/h [55 mph] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 105 km/h [65 mph]).
•Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
•Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs.
Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel
economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
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).
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tires and chains. If you need to use chains, it is recommended that steel
wheels (of the same size and specifications) be used, as chains may chip
aluminum wheels.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
•Use only SAE Class S chains.
•Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
•Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or bang against your
vehicle, stop and re-tighten the chains. If this does not work, remove
the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle.
•If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
•Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use
tire chains on dry roads.
•The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle
damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when
using snow tires and chains.
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component14.2L V6 engine 4.6L V8
engine5.4L V8
engine6.8L V10
engine
Air filter element FA-1634 FA-1634 FA-1634 FA-1634
Battery
(standard)BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750
Battery
(auxiliary)BH-65DC BH-65DC BH-65DC BH-65DC
Fuel filter FG-872 FG-872 FG-872 FG-872
Oil filter FL-400-S FL-820-S FL-820-S FL-820-S
PCV valve EV-251 EV-233 EV-233 EV-233
Spark plugs
2AGSF-34EEM3AWSF-32PP4AGSF-22W AGSF-22W
1Refer to the7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel
Owner’s Guide Supplementfor Motorcraft diesel engine service part
numbers.
2Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
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3If a spark plug is removed for inspection, it must be reinstalled in the
same cylinder. Cylinders No. 1, 2 and 3 have a“EGM”suffix. Cylinders
No. 4, 5 and 6 have a“EM”suffix. If a spark plug needs to be replaced,
use only spark plugs with the service part number suffix letterEEMas
shown on the engine decal.
4If a spark plug is removed for inspection, it must be reinstalled in the
same cylinder. Cylinders No. 1, 2, 3 and 4 have a“PG”suffix. Cylinders
No. 5, 6, 7 and 8 have a“P”suffix. If a spark plug needs to be replaced,
use only spark plugs with the service part number suffix letter as shown
on the engine decal.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Engine
oil-gasoline
engine (includes
filter change)Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor OilAll 5.7L (6.0
quarts)
Engine oil-diesel
engine (includes
filter change)Refer to the7.3L Power Stroke Direct Injection
Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement.
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCON
AT FAll Keep in FULL
range on
dispstick
Rear axle
4Motorcraft SAE
75W-140
Synthetic rear
axle lubricantVisteon 8.8/9.75
inch
conventional and
Traction-Lok2.6-2.7L (5.5-5.8
pints)2
Hypoid Gear Oil
SAE 90Dana 9.75 inch
(M60-IU)3.0L (6.3 pints)3
Motorcraft
80W-90
Premium rear
axle lubricantDana 10.5 inch
(M70-2U)3.1L (6.6 pints)3
Dana 10.5 inch
(M70-1HD)3.5L (7.5 pints)3
Dana 135
(E-550 only)11.6L (24.5
pints)3
Fuel tank N/A All regular and
extended length
vans and wagons132.4L (35.0
gallons)
138 inch
wheelbase
(except E-Super
Duty)140.0L (37.0
gallons)
158 inch
wheelbase
(except E-Super
Duty)140.0L (37.0
gallons)
5
176 inch
wheelbase
(except E-Super
Duty)140.0L (37.0
gallons)
158 inch and
176 inch
wheelbase
(E-Super Duty)208.0L (55 .0
gallons)
E-550 208.0L (55.0
gallons)
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Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
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
GreaseXG–4 or XL-5 ESR-M1C159-A
or
ESB-M1C93–B
Lock cylinders Motorcraft
Penetrating and
Lock LubricantMotorcraft XL-1 none
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCON
AT FXT-2-QDX MERCON

Automatic
transmission
(4R100)
1
Motorcraft
MERCON
AT FXT-2-QDX MERCON

Automatic
tranmission
(4R70W)
1
Motorcraft
MERCON
V
AT FXT-5-QM MERCON
V
Disc brake
caliper railsMotorcraft
Silicone Brake
Caliper Grease
and Dielectric
CompoundXG-4 ESE-M1C171-A
Parking brake
assembly
(E-450/550
Super Duty)Motorcraft
MERCON

Automatic
Transmission
FluidXT-2-QDX MERCON

Visteon
conventional and
Traction-Lok
axles (E-150)
2
Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantXY-75W140–QL WSL-M2C192-A
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Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Dana 9.75 inch
(M60–1U)
3Hypoid Gear Oil
SAE 90C6AZ-19580–E ESW-M2C105–E
10.5 inch
(M70–2U)
(M70–1HD)
(E-250/350/
450/550)
3
Motorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle LubricantXY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32–A WSB-M8B16–A2
1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the
correct type. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine
the correct service interval.
Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCON
and MERCON
V. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCON
type
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCON
V type fluid.
MERCON
and MERCON
V type fluids are not interchangeable.
DO NOT mix MERCON
and MERCON
V. Use of a transmission
fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCON
and MERCON
V) in
an automatic transmission application requiring MERCON
may
cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
2Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of Visteon
Traction-Lok rear axles.
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.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine*4.2L V6
engine4.6L V8
engine5.4L V8
engine6.8L V10
engine
Cubic inches 256 281 330 415
Required
fuel87 octane 87 octane 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order1-4-2-5-3-6 1-3-7-2-6-
5-4-81-3-7-2-6-
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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wiper blades ............................172
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......50, 52
Compass, electronic ....................63
calibration .................................64
set zone adjustment .................64
Console
overhead ....................................62
Controls
power seat .................................76
Coolant
checking and adding ..............187
refill capacities ................191, 213
specifications ..................217, 220
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................67
Customer Assistance ................137
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................174
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................163
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............167
Getting roadside assistance ...137
Getting the service you
need .........................................161
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................168
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................164
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................166
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................53Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................204
engine oil .................................179
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........217
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................204
Driving under special
conditions ..................................121
through water .........................121
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................155
Emission control system ..........201
Engine ........................................220
cleaning ...................................171
coolant .....................................187
diesel ...........................................6
fail-safe coolant ......................192
idle speed control ...................182
lubrication specifications ......217,
220
refill capacities ........................213
service points ..........................177
starting after a collision .........139
Engine block heater .................114
Engine oil ..................................179
checking and adding ..............179
dipstick ....................................179
filter, specifications ........181, 212
recommendations ...................181
refill capacities ........................213
specifications ..................217, 220
Exhaust fumes ..........................114
F
Fail safe cooling ........................192
Index
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