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Maintenance and Specifications 173
Engine compartment 174
Engine oil 176
Battery 179
Fuel information 190
Air filter(s) 204
Part numbers 210
Refill capacities 211
Lubricant specifications 215
Accessories 222
Index 225
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GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights
EngineRear
axle
ratioMaximum
GCWR - kg
(lbs.)Maximum
Loaded Trailer
Weight - kg
(lbs.)Maximum
frontal area of
trailer - m
2(ft2)
6.8L 4.10 8391 (18500) 4536 (10000) 5.52 (60)
E-350 Regular Wagon (12 passenger) (8600 GVWR)
5.4L 3.73/4.10 5897 (13000) 3130 (6900) 5.52 (60)
E-350 Regular Wagon (12 passenger) (8600 GVWR)
6.8L 3.73 6804 (15000) 3992 (8800) 5.52 (60)
6.8L 4.10 8391 (18500) 4536 (10000) 5.52 (60)
E-350 Extended Wagon (12 passenger) (9300 GVWR)
5.4L 3.55 5443 (12000) 2585 (5700) 5.52 (60)
5.4L 4.10 5897 (13000) 3039 (6700) 5.52 (60)
6.8L 3.73 6804 (15000) 3901 (8600) 5.52 (60)
6.8L 4.10 8391 (18500) 4536 (10000) 5.52 (60)
E-350 Extended Wagon (15 passenger) (9100 GVWR)
5.4L 3.55 5443 (12000) 2540 (5600) 5.52 (60)
5.4L 4.10 5897 (13000) 2994 (6600) 5.52 (60)
E-350 Extended Wagon (15 passenger) (9300 GVWR)
6.8L 3.73 6804 (15000) 3856 (8500) 5.52 (60)
6.8L 4.10 8391 (18500) 4536 (10000) 5.52 (60)
E-350 Cutaway (138”wheelbase, single rear wheel) (9600 GVWR)
5.4L 4.10 5897 (13000) 3629 (8000) 5.52 (60)
6.8L 4.10 8391 (18500) 4536 (10000) 5.52 (60)
E-350 Cutaway (138”wheelbase, dual rear wheel) (10700 GVWR)
5.4L 4.10 5897 (13000) 3583 (7900) 5.52 (60)
6.8L 4.10 8391 (18500) 4536 (10000) 5.52 (60)
E-350 Cutaway (158”wheelbase, dual rear wheel) (11500 GVWR)
5.4L 4.10 5897 (13000) 3538 (7800) 5.52 (60)
6.8L 4.10 8391 (18500) 4536 (10000) 5.52 (60)
E-350 Cutaway (176”wheelbase, dual rear wheel) (11500 GVWR)
5.4L 4.10/4.56 5897 (13000) 3538 (7800) 5.52 (60)
6.8L 4.10/4.56 8391 (18500) 4536 (10000) 5.52 (60)
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GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights
EngineRear
axle
ratioMaximum
GCWR - kg
(lbs.)Maximum
Loaded Trailer
Weight - kg
(lbs.)Maximum
frontal area of
trailer - m
2(ft2)
E-350 Cutaway (138”wheelbase, dual rear wheel) (10000 GVWR)
5.4L 4.10 5897 (13000) 3583 (7900) 5.52 (60)
6.8L 4.10 8391 (18500) 4536 (10000) 5.52 (60)
E-350 Chassis Cab (138”wheelbase, dual rear wheel) (10700 GVWR)
5.4L 4.10 5897 (13000) 3583 (7900) 5.52 (60)
6.8L 4.10 8391 (18500) 4536 (10000) 5.52 (60)
E-350 Chassis Cab (158”wheelbase, dual rear wheel) (11500 GVWR)
5.4L 4.10 5897 (13000) 3538 (7800) 5.52 (60)
6.8L 4.10 8391 (18500) 4536 (10000) 5.52 (60)
E-350 Chassis Cab (176”wheelbase, dual rear wheel) (11500 GVWR)
5.4L 4.10/4.56 5897 (13000) 3538 (7800) 5.52 (60)
6.8L 4.10/4.56 8391 (18500) 4536 (10000) 5.52 (60)
E-250 Stripped Chassis (Single rear wheel) (8600 GVWR)
4.2L 4.09 4990 (11000) 3311 (7300) 5.52 (60)
E-350 Stripped Chassis (138”wheelbase) (9600 GVWR)
5.4L 3.55/4.10 5897 (13000) 3992 (8800) 5.52 (60)
6.8L 4.10 8391 (18500) 4536 (10000) 5.52 (60)
E-350 Stripped Chassis (158”wheelbase) (9600 GVWR)
5.4L 3.55/4.10 5897 (13000) 3946 (8700) 5.52 (60)
6.8L 4.10 8391 (18500) 4536 (10000) 5.52 (60)
E-350 Stripped Chassis (138”wheelbase) (10000 GVWR)
5.4L 4.10 5897 (13000) 3856 (8500) 5.52 (60)
6.8L 4.10 8391 (18500) 4536 (10000) 5.52 (60)
E-350 Stripped Chassis (158”wheelbase) (10000 GVWR)
5.4L 4.10 5897 (13000) 3856 (8500) 5.52 (60)
6.8L 4.10 8391 (18500) 4536 (10000) 5.52 (60)
E-350 Chassis Cab (158”wheelbase) (11000 GVWR)
5.4L 4.10 5897 (13000) 3856 (8500) 5.52 (60)
6.8L 4.10 8391 (18500) 4536 (10000) 5.52 (60)
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GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights
EngineRear
axle
ratioMaximum
GCWR - kg
(lbs.)Maximum
Loaded Trailer
Weight - kg
(lbs.)Maximum
frontal area of
trailer - m
2(ft2)
E-350 Stripped Chassis (176”wheelbase) (10000 GVWR)
5.4L 4.10 5897 (13000) 3810 (8400) 5.52 (60)
6.8L 4.10 8391 (18500) 4536 (10000) 5.52 (60)
E-450 Cutaway and Chassis Cab (all wheelbases, all GVWRs)
6.8L 4.10/4.56 9072 (20000) 4536 (10000) 5.52 (60)
E-450 Stripped Chassis (all wheelbases, all GVWRs)
5.4L 4.56 5897 (13000) 3719 (8200) 5.52 (60)
6.8L 4.56 8391 (18500) 4536 (10000) 5.52 (60)
E-550 (all wheelbases, all GVWRs)
6.8L 4.88 9072 (20000) 4536 (10000) 5.52 (60)
* Maximum trailer weight for all cutaway (E-350 and E-450) vehicles must
be calculated by subtracting the weight of the vehicle (including
incomplete vehicle weight, and payload which includes second unit body
weight, cargo, and passengers) from the GCW. Otherwise, maximum trailer
weight is 4536 kg (10000 lbs)
For high altitude operation reduce GCWR by 2% per 300 meters (1000 ft)
elevation.
To determine the maximum trailer weight designed for your particular
vehicle as equipped, follow the sectionCalculating the load your vehicle
can tow/carryearlier in this chapter.
Your vehicle’s load capacity is designated by weight, not by volume, so
you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle.
Distribute the load so that only 10 to 15% of the total is on the tongue.
Tie down the load so that it does not shift and change the weight on the
hitch.
Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle’s engine,
transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these
components carefully after any towing operation.
Note:Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the
certification label.
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Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used
only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the
vehicle’s paint finish, wiper blades or washer system.
If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 4.5°C (40°
F), use washer fluid with antifreeze protection. Failure to use
washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in
impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or accident.
Note:Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir. Washer
fluid placed in the cooling system may harm engine and cooling system
components.
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals
for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the
oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the
engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it
again.
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Rear axle
4Motorcraft SAE
75W-90 Fuel
Efficient High
Performance
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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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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Cutaway/commercial stripped chassis models
Dimension Body style
E-250 E-350 E-450
Super DutyE-550
Super Duty
(1) Overall
heightRefer to Body Builder for specifications.
(2) Track
(Front /
Rear)1 763 mm
(69.4 in)/
1 689 mm
(66.5 in)1 763 mm
(69.4 in)/
SRW 1689
mm (66.5
in),
DRW 1 859
mm (73.2 in)1 763 mm
(69.4 in)/
1 973 mm
(77.7 in)1 999 mm
(78.7 in)/
1 970 mm
(77.5 in)
(3) Overall
widthRefer to Body Builder for specifications.
(4)
Wheelbase3 149.6 mm
(124 in)3 505 mm
(138 in)
4 013 mm
(158 in)
4 470 mm
(176 in)4 013 mm
(158 in)
4 470 mm
(176 in)4 051 mm
(159.5 in)
4 508 mm
(177.5 in)
4 864 mm
(191.5 in)
5 321 mm
(209.5 in)
5 930 mm
(233.5 in)
(5) Overall
lengthRefer to Body Builder for specifications.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Complete Ford built vehicles
The vehicle identification number is attached to your vehicle in the
following places:
•On the metal tag attached to the top of the instrument panel on the
driver’s side.
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