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package, inspect the information plate on the driver’s side door pillar.
Contact the manufacturer of your vehicle to determine whether the
ambulance manufacturer’s followed Ford’s recommendations.
WARNINGS
Throughout this guide, you will find warnings identified by the
symbol
. Warnings remind you to be especially careful to reduce the
risk of personal injury.
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive
continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of
new vehicle operation. Vary your speed to allow parts to adjust
themselves to other parts.
Drive your new vehicle at least 500 miles (800 km) before towing a
trailer. Make sure you use the specified engine oil by checking the engine
oil specification chart underEngine oilin theMaintenance and
Specificationschapter.
Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils during
the first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation, since these
additives may prevent piston ring seating. SeeEngine oilin the
Maintenance and Specificationschapter of this supplement for more
information on oil usage.
DIESEL ENGINE INFORMATION
The diesel engine fuel system is a pressurized two-stage filtration system
and consists of:
•a frame-mounted diesel fuel conditioner module (DFCM) / primary
filter with an electric fuel pump and water drain,
•an engine-mounted secondary fuel filter,
•a fuel injector for each cylinder (8 total),
•a high-pressure fuel pump,
•a high-pressure fuel rail for each cylinder bank (2 total) and
•numerous high-pressure pipes from the high-pressure pump to the
rails, and rails to the injectors.
The DFCM acts as a primary fuel filter/water separator which removes
both water and impurities from the fuel. The engine mounted filter filters
finer impurities from the diesel fuel. The engine-mounted fuel filter and
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ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil level
Because it is normal to add some oil between oil changes, check your
engine oil level each time you stop for fuel. To check the engine oil level
consistently and accurately, the following procedure is recommended:
1. Have engine at normal operating temperature (at least into the
NORMAL range on the engine coolant temperature gauge).
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface, then turn off the engine and open
the hood.
3. Allow at least20 minutesafter engine shutdown to ensure that the
oil contained in the upper parts of the engine has returned to the oil
pan.
4. Protecting yourself from engine heat, pull out the dipstick, wipe it
clean and reinsert fully.
5. Read oil level on both sides of dipstick and use highest level (reading)
for the actual engine oil level.
6. Maintain the oil level within the
crosshatch area on the dipstick by
adding oil as required. Do not
overfill the oil past the maximum
line as depicted by the arrow.
Engine oil specifications
To help achieve acceptable engine performance and durability, it is
important that only engine oils of good quality are used in your diesel
engine and it is changed at the recommended interval. For normal or
severe service, use Motorcraftoil or an equivalent oil conforming to
Ford specifications as listed in theMaintenance product specifications
and capacitiessection in this chapter or API service categories CJ-4 or
CJ-4/SM. It is important to use these oils because they are compatible
with the emission control equipment of your vehicle to meet the more
stringent emission standards.
The use of correct oil viscosities for diesel engines is important for
satisfactory operation. Determine which oil viscosity best suits the
temperature range you expect to encounter for the next service interval
from the following SAE viscosity grade chart.
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ENGINE AND SECONDARY COOLING SYSTEM COOLANT
Checking engine coolant
The concentration, additive strength and level of coolant should be
checked at the mileage intervals listed in thescheduled maintenance
information.The coolant concentration should be maintained at 50/50
coolant and water. For best results, coolant concentration should be
tested with a refractometer such as Rotunda tool 300-ROB75240E
available from your dealer. Ford does not recommend the use of
hydrometers or coolant test strips for measuring coolant concentration.
The level of coolant should be maintained within the COLD FILL RANGE
in the coolant reservoirs. If the level falls below, add coolant per the
instructions in theAdding coolantsection.
Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 coolant and water
concentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above
60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly.A
50/50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following:
•Improved freeze protection.
•Improved boiling protection.
•Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion.
•Enables calibrated gauges to work properly.
When the engine is cold, check the level of coolant in the reservoirs. See
Identifying components in the engine compartmentfor the location of
the engine and secondary cooling system reservoirs.
•The coolant should be within the COLD FILL RANGE in the coolant
reservoirs.
•Refer to thescheduled maintenance informationfor service interval
schedules.
•Be sure to read and understandPrecautions when servicing your
vehiclein yourOwner’s Guide.
If the coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval, the
engine or secondary coolant reservoir may become low or empty. If
either reservoir is low or empty, add coolant to the reservoir(s). Refer to
Engine and secondary cooling system refill procedurein this chapter.
Note:Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use engine
coolant or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified function and
vehicle location.
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A
Additive
coolant .................................48, 65
Air cleaner filter .............11, 50, 64
Air filter restriction gauge .........50
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ..................46
B
Battery
.........................................64
auxiliary battery
.......................64
jumping a disabled battery
......17
Biodiesel
......................................22
Break-in period
.............................3
C
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment
..........18–19
Cold weather operation
..........9, 11
Coolant
..............................5, 46, 65
checking and adding
................46
refill capacities
..........................65
Coolant additive
..........................65
Coolant change
.........45–46, 49, 65
Cooler
............................................5
D
Diesel exhaust fluid
(DEF)
....................................17, 26
Diesel Particulate Filter
(DPF)
..............................54–55, 59E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ............................17
Emission control system .....54–55,
59–60
Engine ..........................................20
cleaning ...............................18–19
coolant .......................................65
diesel .......................................2–3
refill capacities ..........................65
service points ............................20
starting after a collision ...........16
Engine fan .....................................8
Engine oil ....................4, 42–43, 65
dipstick ......................................42
filter, specifications ..................64
refill capacities ..........................65
specifications ......................42, 65
Exhaust brake .............................14
Exhaust filter ........................54–55
Exhaust Fluid ..............................26
Exhaust system ...............26, 54, 59
F
Fan, Engine Cooling .....................8
Filter
fuel .............................................39
Fuel ........................................14, 21
cap .............................................25
capacity .....................................65
dual tank selector switch .........14
filling your vehicle with
fuel .......................................25, 62
filter, specifications ............39, 64
fuel pump shut-off switch .......16
Fuel pump shut-off switch .........16
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