2011 FORD E-450 steering wheel

Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads
Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or
6 monthsChange engine oil and filter
Inspect and lubricate U-joints
Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km),
6 months or 200
engine hoursChange engine oil and filter
Every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km)Replace fuel filter (Ranger)
Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid (except
6R80 and TorqShifttransmissions)
Replace front wheel bearing grease/grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles)
Every 50,000 miles
(80,000 km)Change manual transmission fluid
Change rear axle fluid (E-450 and F-450/550
only)
Every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km)Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles)
*If equipped with dual rear wheels, rotate front wheels when specified,
rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted
Off-road operation
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredInspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints;
lubricate if equipped with grease fittings
Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Replace engine air filter
Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km)Change engine oil and filter
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag
Rotate tires*, inspect tire wear and measure
tread depth
Scheduled Maintenance
327
2011 Econoline(eco)
Owners Guide, 3rd Printing
USA(fus)
ProCarManuals.com

plastic parts ............................253
safety belts ..............................255
washing ....................................251
waxing .....................................252
wheels ......................................252
wiper blades ............................254
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......48–50
Clock ......................................30, 32
Compass, electronic ....................26
calibration .................................26
set zone adjustment .................26
Controls
power seat .................................88
steering column ........................70
Coolant
checking and adding ..............268
refill capacities ................271, 299
specifications ..........................299
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................69
Customer Assistance ................215
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................309, 312
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................247
Getting roadside assistance ...215
Getting the service you
need .........................................242
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................249
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................246
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................52Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................288
engine oil .................................263
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................288
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................214
E
Electronic message center .........21
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................236
Emergency Flashers .................216
Emission control system ..........284
Engine ........................................303
cleaning ...................................253
coolant .....................................268
fail-safe cooling .......................272
idle speed control ...................265
lubrication specifications .......299
refill capacities ........................299
service points ..................261–262
starting after a collision .........217
Engine block heater .................189
Engine oil ..................................263
checking and adding ..............263
dipstick ....................................263
filter, specifications ........264, 298
recommendations ...................264
refill capacities ........................299
specifications ..........................299
Event data recording ....................8
Exhaust fumes ..........................189
F
Fail safe cooling ........................272
Index
335
2011 Econoline(eco)
Owners Guide, 3rd Printing
USA(fus)
ProCarManuals.com

replacing the batteries .............80
Reverse sensing system ...........209
Roadside assistance ..................215
Roll stability control .................194
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................94–95, 97, 99
Safety defects, reporting ..249–250
Safety restraints ..............94–97, 99
Belt-Minder...........................100
extension assembly ................103
for adults .............................95, 97
for children .............................114
warning light and chime ........100
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................122
Safety seats for children ..........118
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................304
Satellite Radio Information ........44
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............318
Seats ............................................86
child safety seats ....................118
cleaning ...................................256
front seats .................................87
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................83
Servicing your vehicle ..............259
Setting the clock ...................30, 32
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............108
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........229Spark plugs,
specifications .....................298, 303
Special notice ................................7
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................299
Speed control ..............................69
Stability system .........................194
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......188
Starting your vehicle ........186–188
jump starting ..........................236
Steering wheel
controls ......................................70
tilting .........................................64
SYNC..........................................47
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........48, 50
Tilt steering wheel ......................64
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....156
Tires ...........................138–139, 226
alignment ................................148
care ..........................................144
changing ..................226, 229–231
checking the pressure ............143
inflating ...................................140
label .........................................155
replacing ..........................146, 231
rotating ....................................148
safety practices .......................147
sidewall information ...............150
snow tires and chains ............163
spare tire .........................227, 229
Index
338
2011 Econoline(eco)
Owners Guide, 3rd Printing
USA(fus)
ProCarManuals.com