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5.Fuel gauge:Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel
tank (when the ignition is in the on position). The fuel gauge reading
may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade. Refer to
Filling the tankin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter for
more information.
6.Speedometer:Indicates the current vehicle speed.
Odometer and trip odometer:The odometer is displayed on the lower
line in the message center and registers the total accumulated distance
the vehicle has traveled. For trip odometer information, refer toMessage
centerin this chapter.
Base instrument cluster for gasoline engine with standard
measure shown; metric similar
1.Engine oil pressure gauge:Indicates engine oil pressure. The
needle should stay in the normal operating range (between L and H). If
the needle falls below the normal range, stop the vehicle, turn off the
engine and check the engine oil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil level is
correct, have your vehicle checked at your authorized dealer.
2.Engine coolant temperature gauge:Indicates engine coolant
temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the
normal range (between H and C).If it enters the red section, the
engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible,
switch off the engine and let the engine cool.
WARNING:Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the
engine is running or hot.
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3.Transmission fluid temperature gauge:If the gauge is in the:
Normal areaThe transmission fluid is within the normal operating
temperature (between H and C).
Yellow areaThe transmission fluid is higher than normal operating
temperature. This can be caused by special operation conditions (i.e.
snowplowing, towing or off road use). Refer toSpecial operating
conditionsin thescheduled maintenance informationfor instructions.
Operating the transmission for extended periods of time with the gauge
in the yellow area may cause internal transmission damage.
Altering the severity of the driving conditions is recommended to lower
the transmission temperature into the normal range.
Red areaThe transmission fluid is overheating. Stop the vehicle to allow
the temperature to return to normal range.
If the gauge is operating in the yellow or red area, stop the vehicle and
verify the airflow is not restricted such as snow or debris blocking airflow
through the grill. If the gauge continues to show high temperatures, see
your authorized dealer.
4.Fuel gauge:Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel
tank (when the ignition is in the on position). The fuel gauge may vary
slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade. The fuel icon and
arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
Refer toFilling the tankin theMaintenance and Specifications
chapter for more information.
5.Speedometer:Indicates the current vehicle speed.
6.Tachometer:Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale
may damage the engine.
Odometer and trip odometer:The odometer is displayed on the lower
line in the message center and registers the total accumulated distance
the vehicle has traveled. For trip odometer, refer toStandard message
centerorOptional message centerin this chapter.
MESSAGE CENTER
The message center monitors many vehicle systems and alerts you to
potential vehicle problems and various conditions with an informational
message followed by a long indicator chime.
The message center display is located in the instrument cluster and the
controls are located on the instrument panel.
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Selectable features
Press INFO repeatedly to cycle through the following features:
Info (information menu)
TRIP A/BRegisters the distance of individual trips. Press
and release INFO until TRIP A/B appears in
the display.
Press RESET to switch between English and
metric. Press and hold RESET for two seconds
to reset the trip odometer.
MILES (km) TO E*•Displays an estimate of how far you can
drive with the fuel remaining in your tank
under normal driving conditions. Remember to
turn the ignition off when refueling to allow
this feature to correctly detect the added fuel.
•DTE is calculated using a running average
fuel economy, which is based on your recent
driving history of 500 miles (800 km). This
value is not the same as the average fuel
economy display. The running average fuel
economy is re-initialized to a factory default
value if the battery is disconnected.
XX.X MPG
(L/100km)Average fuel economy displays average fuel
economy in miles/gallon (liters/100 km).
MPG (L/km)
This displays instantaneous fuel economy as a
bar graph ranging from↓poor economy to↑
excellent economy.
Note:Your vehicle must be moving to
calculate instantaneous fuel economy. When
your vehicle is not moving, this function shows
↓, one or no bars illuminated. Instantaneous
fuel economy cannot be reset.
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GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED
Warranty repairs to your vehicle must be performed by an authorized
Ford dealer. While any authorized dealer handling your vehicle line will
provide warranty service, we recommend that you return to your
authorized selling dealer to ensure your continued satisfaction. Please
note that certain warranty repairs require special training and/or
equipment, so not all authorized dealers are authorized to perform all
warranty repairs. This means that, depending on the warranty repair
needed, you may need to take your vehicle to another authorized dealer.
If you have questions or concerns, or are unsatisfied with the service you
are receiving, follow these steps:
1. Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at you
selling/servicing dealership.
2. If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved, contact the Sales
Manager or Service Manager at the dealership.
3. If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership level,
contact the Ford Commercial Vehicle Operations Hotline. Please have the
following information available:
•Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
•Your telephone number (home and business)
•The name of the authorized dealer and city where located
•The vehicle’s current odometer reading
In some states, you must directly notify Ford in writing before pursuing
remedies under your state’s warranty laws. Ford is also allowed a final
repair attempt in some states.
In the United States:
Mailing address
Ford Motor Company
Commercial Vehicle Operations
PO Box 6248
Dearborn, MI 48121
800-782-8627 (option #3)
(TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952)
www.fleet.ford.com
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indicated capacity and the empty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is
the difference in the amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the
fuel gauge indicates empty. Empty reserve is the small amount of usable
fuel remaining in the fuel tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty.
The amount of empty reserve varies and should not be relied
upon to increase driving range. When refueling your vehicle after
the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be able to refuel
the full amount of the advertised capacity of the fuel tank due to
the empty reserve still present in the tank.
Filling the tank
For consistent results:
•Use the same fill rate setting (low-medium-high) each time during
filling.
•Allow three automatic click-offs when filling.
•Always use fuel of a known quality, preferably a national brand.
•Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time.
•When refueling a vehicle equipped with dual fuel tanks, if the two
tanks are not filled equally, the fuel gauge reading may fluctuate
slightly until the fuel level between the two tanks balance out and
become equal.
Your results are most accurate if your filling method is consistent.
Note:For vehicles equipped with dual fuel tanks, engine performance
may degrade if fuel is not added to both tanks when refueling.
Calculating fuel economy
1. Fill the fuel tank(s) completely and record the initial odometer
reading (in miles or kilometers).
2. Each time you fill the tank(s), record the amount of fuel added (in
gallons or liters).
3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank(s) and record
the current odometer reading.
4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer
reading.
5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel
economy:
•Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used.
•Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total kilometers traveled.
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gauge .........................................28
improving fuel economy ........216
octane rating ...........207, 262–263
quality ......................................208
running out of fuel .........107, 209
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................204
Fuses ..................................153, 162
G
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................216
Gauges .........................................28
battery voltage gauge ...............28
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................28
engine oil pressure gauge ........28
fuel gauge ..................................28
odometer ...................................28
speedometer .............................28
tachometer ................................28
trip odometer ............................28
H
Hazard flashers .........................153
Headlamps ...................................50
aiming ........................................51
daytime running lights .............50
high beam .................................50
warning chime ..........................20
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................47
Hood ..........................................189
I
Ignition .......................103, 262–263
chime .........................................20Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..92
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................178
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................51
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......162
K
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............20
positions of the ignition .........103
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................52
cargo lamps ...............................51
daytime running light ...............50
headlamps .................................50
high beams ................................50
instrument panel, dimming .....51
interior lamps ...........................52
replacing bulbs ...................52–54
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................51
Lights, warning and indicator ....20
air suspension ...........................20
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....20, 127
brake ..........................................20
charging system ........................20
safety belt .................................20
service engine soon ..................20
traction control off ...................20
turn signal indicator .................20
Locks
childproof ..................................68
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Lubricant specifications ...........245
Lumbar support, seats ...............75
M
Manual transmission .................138
lubricant specifications ..........245
Message center .....................30–31
Mirrors .........................................59
fold away .............................60, 62
side view mirrors (power) .......59
signal .........................................62
O
Octane rating ............................207
Odometer .....................................28
P
Parking brake ....................111, 118
warning light .............................20
Power door locks ........................67
Power mirrors .............................59
Powerpoint ..................................57
Power steering ..........................189
fluid, checking and adding ....223
fluid, refill capacity ................260
fluid, specifications .................245
Power Take-Off (PTO)
operation .................................140
Power Windows ...........................58
R
Radio ......................................34, 36
Relays ........................................154Remote entry system
locking/unlocking doors ...........67
Roadside assistance ..................152
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) .................. 80–81, 83–84
Safety defects, reporting ..........174
Safety restraints ....................80–84
Belt-Minder.............................85
cleaning the safety belts ........102
extension assembly ..................84
for adults .............................81, 83
for children ...............................89
lap belt ......................................83
warning light and chime ....20, 85
Safety seats for children ............92
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............80
Seats ............................................69
child safety seats ......................92
heated ........................................76
Setting the clock
AM/FM/CD .................................43
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................262–263
Special notice ................................5
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................245
Speed control ..............................63
Speedometer ...............................28
Starting your vehicle ................103
jump starting ..........................162
preparing to start your
vehicle .....................................103
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