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VEHICLE EMISSIONS CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI)
Emissions information appears on
the VECI decal on the engine valve
cover. This decal identifies engine
displacement and provides certain
engine specifications.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for details of maintenance on
your vehicle.
If you are using your vehicle in a manner in which it will remain
stationary (door to door service, taxi, etc.), then it is recommended that
you change the engine oil every 200 engine hours as opposed to a
mileage limit. Since most vehicles are not equipped with hourmeters, it
may be necessary for you to approximate your time and plan engine oil
and filter changes accordingly.
Any modification of the emissions control system could create liability
under federal law (U.S.) if made prior to sale and registration, under the
laws of some states if made thereafter. Further, federal law prohibits
vehicle manufacturers, dealers and other persons engaged in the
business of repairing, servicing, selling, leasing or trading motor vehicles
as well as fleet operations from knowingly removing or rendering an
emissions control system inoperative after sale and delivery to an
ultimate purchaser. In Canada, modifications of the emissions control
system could create liability under applicable federal or provincial laws.
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The complexity of the Diesel engine makes it so the owner is
discouraged from attempting to perform maintenance other than the
services described in this supplement.
If you experience difficult starting, rough idling, excessive exhaust
smoke, a decrease in engine performance or excess fuel consumption,
perform the following checks:
•a plugged air inlet system or engine air filter element.
•water in the fuel filter/water separator.
•a clogged fuel filter.
•contaminated fuel.
•air in the fuel system, due to loose connections.
•an open or pinched sensor hose.
•low engine oil level.
•wrong fuel for climactic conditions.
If these checks do not help you correct the engine performance problem
you are experiencing, consult an authorized dealer.
FUELING
Do not use starting fluid such as ether or gasoline in the Diesel
air intake system. Such fluids can cause immediate explosive
damage to the engine and possible personal injury.
If you fuel your vehicle at a truck stop, you may notice that the fuel
nozzle may shut off every 5–10 seconds. This is due to the flow rates
being designed for larger heavy duty trucks. You may have to fuel at a
slower rate (don’t depress the nozzle trigger fully).
Do not run your Diesel vehicle out of fuel as this will allow air to enter
the fuel system which will make restarting difficult. Longer engine
cranking time may be required once air is in the fuel system. If air enters
the fuel system (either through running the fuel tank(s) empty or during
a fuel filter change), the engine will self-purge the trapped air once it
starts running. The engine may run roughly and produce white smoke
while air is in the fuel system; this is normal and should stop after a
short time.
Minor troubleshooting guide
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Component Capacity
Cooling system (E-Series)1, 2, 328.5L (30.0 quarts)
Cooling system (F-Series and Excursion)1, 331.0L (32.75 quarts)
Engine oil414.2 L (15.0 quarts)
Fuel tank (F-Series) Refer to Owner Guide
Fuel tank (Excursion) 166.6L (44.0 gallons)
Fuel tank (E-Series)
5132.5L (35.0 gallons)
Radiator cap 90 kPa (13 psi)
Manual transmission
65.5L (5.8 quarts)
Automatic transmission Refer to Owner Guide
1Includes heater and 4.7L (5 quarts) in coolant recovery.
2Add 2.5L (2.6 quarts) if equipped with auxiliary heater option.
3Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. For vehicles
filled with Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored) add
1.89L (4 pints) of supplemental coolant additive, FW-16 or equivalent,
meeting Ford Specification ESN-M99B169–A.
4Includes 1.9L (2 quarts) in engine oil filter.
5Optional DRW cutaway and all standard E-450 models are 208.2L (55.0
gallons).
6Use Motorcraft MERCONATF, Motorcraft part number XT-2–QDX,
meeting Ford specification MERCON.
BULB SPECIFICATIONS
Lamp descriptionNumber of bulbs
requiredTrade number
Wait to Start Light 1 194
Water-in-Fuel Light 1 194
Engine Temp. Light 1 194
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LUBRICANT AND MAINTENANCE MATERIALS SPECIFICATIONS
ItemFord Part
NameFord Part
NumberFord Specification
Engine OilMotorcraft
Motor Oil
15W40 Super
Duty, 10W30
Super DutyXO-15W40-QSD,
XO-10W30-QSDWSS-M2C171-C,
CH-4/SJ/SL, DHD-1
Engine Oil
Filter (Use this
filter Only)-F4TZ-6731-A
(FL-1995)-
Air Filter
(F-Series and
Excursion)
1- FA-1680 ES-E95AE-9601-AA
Air Filter
(E-Series)
(2 Required)- FA-1618 ES-E95AE-9601-AA
Battery
(2 Required)- BXT-65-750 -
Engine
Coolant
2
Motorcraft
Premium
Engine Coolant
(green-colored)VC-4–A (US)
or CXC-10
(Canada)ESE-M97B44–A
Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7–A WSS-M97B51–A1
Engine Coolant
Additive
3
Motorcraft
Heavy Duty
Cooling System
AdditiveFW-16 ESN-M99B169–A
Manual
TransmissionMotorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2–QDX MERCON
1Always use the authorized Motorcraft air filter listed.
Failure to use the correct air filter may result in severe engine
damage.
2Add the engine coolant type originally equipped with your vehicle.
3Use only when filling with Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant
(green-colored).
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E-SERIES ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Battery
2. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Fuel filter/water separator drain valve release handle
5. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
6. Air filter assembly
7. Engine oil filler
8. Air filter restriction gauge
9. Power steering fluid reservoir
10. Brake fluid reservoir
11. Engine coolant recovery reservoir
1
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11
Service points
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F-SERIES AND EXCURSION ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Battery (dual batteries shown)
2. Engine coolant recovery reservoir
3. Engine oil filler
4. Engine oil dipstick
5. Automatic transmission dipstick (if equipped)
6. Fuel filter drain valve
7. Clutch fluid reservoir (if equipped)
8. Brake fluid reservoir
9. Air filter restriction gauge
10. Air filter assembly
11. Power steering fluid reservoir
12. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
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