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If the fuse is not blown and the brake lamps are working properly, the
following procedure will allow you to move the gearshift lever from P
(Park):
1. Apply the parking brake, and turn
the ignition to the on position.
2. Remove the lower trim panel
under the steering column. Make
sure not disturb the wires on the
electrical connector.
3. Locate the brake-shift interlock
solenoid underneath the steering
column.
4. With your hand, pull back on the
solenoid, and at the same time, shift
the transmission into N (Neutral).
5. Start the vehicle.
See your authorized dealer as
soon as possible if this
procedure is used.
WARNING:Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the
brake lamps are working.
WARNING:Always set the parking brake fully and make sure
the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the lock
position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
WARNING:If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake
warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be
working properly. See your authorized dealer.
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DRIVING THROUGH WATER
If driving through deep or standing
water is unavoidable, proceed very
slowly especially when the depth is
not known. Never drive through
water that is higher than the bottom
of the wheel rims (for cars) or the
bottom of the hubs (for trucks).
When driving through water, traction or brake capability may be limited.
Also, water may enter your engine’s air intake and severely damage your
engine or your vehicle may stall.Driving through deep water where
the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow water into the
transmission and cause internal transmission damage.
Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your
vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal.
Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes.
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6. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the FULL COLD range. Be sure to put the
dipstick back in the reservoir. Refer toMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiesin this chapter for the proper fluid type.
BRAKE FLUID
•E-150/E-350 Single Rear Wheel
•E-350/E-450 Dual Rear Wheel
The fluid level will drop slowly as the brakes wear, and will rise when the
brake components are replaced. Fluid levels between the MIN and MAX
lines are within the normal operating range; there is no need to add
fluid. If the fluid levels are outside of the normal operating range, the
performance of the system could be compromised; seek service from
your authorized dealer immediately.
DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE
Your vehicle may be equipped with universal joints that require
lubrication. Refer to thescheduled maintenance informationfor
maintenance intervals. If the original universal joints are replaced with
universal joints equipped with grease fittings, lubrication will also be
necessary.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................65
AdvanceTrac ..............................200
Air cleaner filter ...............303–305
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................102–103
and child safety seats ............104
description ..............................103
disposal ....................................107
driver airbag ............................105
indicator light .........................106
operation .................................105
passenger airbag .....................105
passenger deactivation
switch ......................................108
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................277
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................197–198
Anti-theft system ........................81
arming the system ....................82
Audio system (see Radio) ...29, 31
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................209, 211, 214
fluid, adding ............................298
fluid, checking ........................298
fluid, refill capacities ..............306
fluid, specification ..................306
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................38
Auxiliary power point .................63
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........306
refill capacities ........................306
traction lok ..............................205B
Battery .......................................274
acid, treating emergencies .....274
jumping a disabled battery ....245
maintenance-free ....................274
replacement, specifications ...305
servicing ..................................274
Belt-Minder...............................98
Blind Spot Spotter Mirror ........221
Booster seats .............................130
Brakes ........................................197
anti-lock ...........................197–198
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................198
fluid, checking and adding ....297
fluid, refill capacities ..............306
fluid, specifications .................306
lubricant specifications ..........306
parking ....................................198
shift interlock ..........................207
trailer .......................................185
Bulbs ............................................55
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....306
Cell phone use ............................10
Changing a tire .........................236
Child safety seats ......................117
in front seat ............................118
in rear seat ..............................118
LATCH .....................................121
recommendations ...................115
tether anchorage hardware ...127
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................130
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............262
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K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................72
Keys .............................................83
positions of the ignition .........192
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................56
daytime running light ...............50
headlamps .................................50
headlamps, flash to pass ..........51
instrument panel, dimming .....51
interior lamps ...........................54
replacing bulbs .........................57
LATCH anchors .........................121
Lights, warning and indicator ....14
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........198
Load limits .................................167
Loading instructions .................174
Locks
autolock .....................................72
doors ..........................................72
Lubricant specifications ...........306
Lug nuts ....................................244
Lumbar support, seats ...............87
M
Message center ...........................21
english/metric button ...............26
warning messages .....................26
Mirrors ...................................65–66
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................65
fold away ...................................67side view mirrors (power) .......66
Motorcraftparts ..............266, 305
N
Navigation system .......................46
O
Octane rating ............................288
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................271
P
Parking brake ............................198
Parts (see Motorcraft
parts) .........................................305
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................231
Power door locks ........................72
Power mirrors .............................66
Power point .................................63
Power steering ..........................204
fluid, checking and adding ....296
fluid, refill capacity ................306
fluid, specifications .................306
Power Windows ...........................64
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................205
R
Radio ......................................29, 31
Rear-view camera system .........219
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................115
Relays ........................................228
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