2003 FORD ECONOLINE engine oil

Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Engine oil-gasoline
engineMotorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)XO-5W20-QSP
(US)
CXO-5W20–LSP12
(Canada)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
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Automatic
transmission
(4R100)
1
Motorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Automatic
tranmission
(4R70W)
1
Motorcraft
MERCONV
AT FXT-5-QM MERCONV
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
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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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waxing .....................................167
wheels ......................................168
wiper blades ............................169
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......51, 53
Compass, electronic ....................65
calibration .................................66
set zone adjustment .................66
Console
overhead ....................................64
Controls
power seat .................................78
Coolant
checking and adding ..............184
refill capacities ................188, 211
specifications ..................215, 218
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................69
Customer Assistance ................135
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................171
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................160
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............164
Getting roadside assistance ...135
Getting the service you
need .........................................158
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................165
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................161
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................164
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................54Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................201
engine oil .................................176
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........215
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................201
Driving under special
conditions ..................................123
through water .........................123
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................152
Emergency Flashers .................136
Emission control system ..........198
Engine ........................................218
cleaning ...................................168
coolant .....................................184
diesel ...........................................6
fail-safe coolant ......................189
idle speed control ...................179
lubrication
specifications ..................215, 218
refill capacities ........................211
service points ..........................174
starting after a collision .........136
Engine block heater .................116
Engine oil ..................................176
checking and adding ..............176
dipstick ....................................176
filter, specifications ........178, 210
recommendations ...................178
refill capacities ........................211
specifications ..................215, 218
Exhaust fumes ..........................116
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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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