2004 FORD E SERIES Owners Manual

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FORD E SERIES 2004 4.G Owners Manual 4. Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated.
5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise
1/4 of a turn until three clicks are heard or until the cap is fu

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FORD E SERIES 2004 4.G Owners Manual BATTERY
Your vehicle is equipped with a
Motorcraft maintenance-free battery
which normally does not require
additional water during its life of
service.
However, for severe usage or in high temperatur

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FORD E SERIES 2004 4.G Owners Manual When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the
end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps,
resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery.
Lift the

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FORD E SERIES 2004 4.G Owners Manual If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and radio settings must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
•Always dispose of automotive
batteries in a res

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FORD E SERIES 2004 4.G Owners Manual Gasoline engines
Disconnect:
1. Disconnect the primary battery
ground cable.
2. Disconnect the auxiliary battery
frame ground.
•Remove the ground bolt.
•Pull the cable away from the
frame and make

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FORD E SERIES 2004 4.G Owners Manual 2. Reconnect the primary battery
ground cable.
Diesel engines
Disconnect:
Secondary positive cable remains energized after disconnection.
Make sure the tool does not contact any ground surface.
1. Dis

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FORD E SERIES 2004 4.G Owners Manual 3. Disconnect the primary battery
ground cable.
4. Disconnect the primary battery
positive cable.
Connect:
Secondary positive cable remains energized after disconnection.
make sure the tool does not c

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FORD E SERIES 2004 4.G Owners Manual ENGINE COOLANT
Checking engine coolant
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the
mileage intervals listed in the scheduled maintenance guide. The coolant
concentration sho