Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check fuel capLow tire warning
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The BRAKE warning lamp will
illuminate and will remain
illuminated until the parking brake
is released.
The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle.
However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop
your vehicle in an emergency. Since the parking brake applies only the
rear brakes, the vehicle’s stopping distance will increase greatly and the
handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected.
STEERING
To prevent damage to the power steering system:
•Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it
stops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.
•Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level
(below the MIN mark on the reservoir).
If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned
off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort.
If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:
•an improperly inflated tire
•uneven tire wear
•loose or worn suspension components
•loose or worn steering components
•improper steering alignment
A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steering
seem to wander/pull.
TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when
one wheel is on a poor traction surface. Under normal conditions, the
Traction-Lok axle functions like a standard rear axle.
PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles.
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Engine compartment component locations
Refer to the6.0 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel
Owner’s Guide Supplementfor diesel engine component locations.
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
4. Air filter assembly
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Engine oil filler cap
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Brake fluid reservoir
9. Engine coolant reservoir
10. Battery
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If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a“not ready for I/M test”
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
•First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
•Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid.
Refer to the scheduled maintenance
guide for the service interval
schedules. If adding fluid is
necessary, use only MERCONAT F.
Check the fluid level when it is at ambient temperature, 20°–80°F (-7°
–25°C):
1. Check the fluid level on the dipstick. It should be between the arrows
in the FULL COLD range. Do not add fluid if the level is within this
range.
FULL COLD
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Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity
Engine
coolant-diesel
engineRefer to thePower Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel
Owner’s Guide Supplement.
1
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FAll Keep in FULL
range on
dipstick
Rear axle
4Motorcraft SAE
75W-90 Fuel
Efficient High
Performance
Synthetic rear axle
lubricantVisteon 8.8/9.75
inch conventional
and Traction-Lok2.6 (5.5 pints)3
SAE 75W-140
Synthetic Rear Axle
Lubricant
2
Dana M70HD
(M273HD)
E-350 DSO3.5L (7.4 pints)3
Dana M60 (M248)
E-250/350 DSO
limited slip
4
3.0L (6.3 pints)3
SAE 90 Hypoid Gear
Oil (axles shown are
all limited slip)
4
Dana Limited Slip
Axles
M60 (M248)
E250/3503.0L (6.3 pints)3
M70FF (M267FF)
E-3503.2L (6.8 pints)3
M70HD (M273HD)
E-4503.9L (8.3 pints)3
SAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle
LubricantDana conventional
axles
M60 (M248)
E250/3503.0L (6.3 pints)3
M70FF (M267FF)
E-3503.1L (6.6 pints)3
M70HD (M273HD)
E-4503.9L (8.3 pints)3
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Door
weatherstripsSilicone
LubricantXL-6 ESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolant Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7–A WSS
-M97B51-A1
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 theLiter 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
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K
Keys
positions of the ignition .........108
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................53
daytime running light ...............50
headlamps .................................50
headlamps, flash to pass ..........51
instrument panel, dimming .....51
interior lamps ...........................52
replacing bulbs ...................53–57
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................52
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........112
Load limits .................................120
Loading instructions .................123
Lubricant specifications ...222, 225
Lumbar support, seats ...............74
M
Mirrors
fold away ...................................64
side view mirrors (power) .......63
Motorcraft parts ................193, 217
O
Octane rating ............................192
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................175
P
Parking brake ............................112Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....217
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................139
Power door locks ........................68
Power point .................................62
Power steering ..........................113
fluid, checking and adding ....199
fluid, refill capacity ................218
fluid, specifications .........222, 225
Power Windows ...........................63
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................113
R
Radio ..........................15, 17, 19, 22
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................26
Relays ................................135, 142
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ................50, 72
locking/unlocking doors ...........68
Roadside assistance ..................132
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............88
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..............................79–83
Safety defects, reporting ..........165
Safety restraints ....................79–83
belt minder ...............................84
extension assembly ..................88
for adults .............................80–82
for children .........................93–94
lap belt ......................................83
safety belt maintenance ...........88
warning light and chime ..........84
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Safety seats for children ............97
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............79
Seats ............................................73
child safety seats ......................97
front seats .................................73
Servicing your vehicle ..............172
Setting the clock .......15, 17, 19, 22
AM/FM/CD .................................22
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ...........................................143
Spark plugs,
specifications .............217, 225–226
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
diesel-powered vehicles .............6
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................222, 225
Speed control ..............................65
Starting your vehicle ........108–110
jump starting ..........................151
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................59
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........47, 49
Tilt steering wheel ......................59
Tires ...................................203–204
changing ..................143–144, 150
replacing ..................................147
snow tires and chains ............216
tire grades ...............................204treadwear ................................204
Towing .......................................123
recreational towing .................131
trailer towing ..........................123
wrecker ....................................156
Traction-lok rear axle ...............113
Transmission .............................115
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....115
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................200
fluid, refill capacities ..............218
lubricant specifications ..222, 225
Turn signal ..................................52
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................226
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................228
Vehicle loading ..........................120
Ventilating your vehicle ...........111
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................175
Water, Driving through .............119
Windows
power .........................................63
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................58
checking and adding fluid .....175
replacing wiper blades .............58
Wrecker towing .........................156
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