FORD E-250 2001 Owners Manual

Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning
the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of
the air bag system.
Cleaning the instrument cluster lens
Clean with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth.
Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the lens.
Cleaning the interior fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom or a vacuum cleaner.
Remove fresh spots immediately. Do not use household or glass cleaners.
These agents can stain and discolor the fabric. Use a mild soap and
water solution if necessary.
Cleaning and maintaining the safety belts
Clean the safety belts with a mild soap solution recommended for
cleaning upholstery or carpets. Do not bleach or dye the belts, because
these actions may weaken the belt webbing.
Check the safety belt system periodically to make sure there are no
nicks, tears or cuts. If your vehicle has been involved in an accident,
refer to theSafety belt maintenancesection in theSeating and safety
restraintschapter.
Inside windows
Use Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (E4AZ-19C507±AA) for the inside
windows if they become fogged.
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component* 4.2L V6
engine4.6L V8
engine5.4L V8
engine6.8L V10
engine
Air filter
elementFA-1634 FA-1634 FA-1634 FA-1634
Battery
(standard)BXT-59 BXT-59 BXT-59 BXT-65-650
Battery
(optional)BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750
Battery
(auxiliary)BH-65DC BH-65DC BH-65DC BH-65DC
Fuel filter FG-872 FG-872 FG-872 FG-872
Oil filter FL-400-S FL-820-S FL-820-S FL-820-S
PCV valve EV-251 EV-233 EV-233 EV-233
Spark plugs** AGSF-
34EE***AWSF-
32PP****AWSF-22W AWSF-22W
*Refer to the7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel
Owner's Guide Supplementfor Motorcraft diesel engine service part
numbers.
**Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
***If a spark plug is removed for inspection, it must be reinstalled in the
same cylinder. Cylinders No. 1, 2 and 3 have a ªEGº suffix. Cylinders No.
4, 5 and 6 have a ªEº suffix. If a spark plug needs to be replaced, use
only spark plugs with the service part number suffix letter9EE9as shown
on the engine decal.
**** If a spark plug is removed for inspection, it must be reinstalled in
the same cylinder. Cylinders No. 1, 2, 3 and 4 have a ªPGº suffix.
Cylinders No. 5, 6, 7 and 8 have a ªPº suffix. If a spark plug needs to be
replaced, use only spark plugs with the service part number suffix letter
as shown on the engine decal.
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Engine
oil-gasoline
engine (includes
filter change)Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
OilAll 5.7L
(6.0 quarts)
Engine oil-diesel
engine (includes
filter change)Refer to the7.3L Power Stroke Direct Injection
Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement.
Engine
coolant-gasoline
engine
1
Premium Engine
Coolant4.2L V6 engine 22.0L
(23.3 quarts)
4.2L V6 engine
with aux rear
heat24.0L
(25.4 quarts)
4.6L V8 engine 23.7L
(25.0 quarts)
4.6L V8 engine
with aux rear
heat25.7L
(27.2 quarts)
5.4L V8 engine 27.4L
(29.0 quarts)
5.4L V8 engine
with aux rear
heat29.4L
(31.0 quarts)
6.8L V10 engine 29.0L
(30.6 quarts)
6.8L V10 engine
with aux rear
heat31.0L
(32.8 quarts)
Engine
coolant-diesel
engineRefer to the7.3L Power Stroke Direct Injection
Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement.
1
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FAll Keep in FULL
range on
dispstick
Rear axle Refer to
Footnote 4Ford 8.8/9.75
inch
conventional and
Traction-Lok2.6-2.7L
(5.5-5.8 pints)
2
Dana 9.75 inch
(M60-IU)3.0L
(6.3 pints)3
Dana 10.5 inch
(M70-2U)3.1L
(6.6 pints)3
Dana 10.5 inch
(M70-1HD)3.5L
(7.5 pints)3
Dana 11.25 inch
(model 80)3.9L
(8.25 pints)4
Fuel tank N/A All regular and
extended length
vans and wagons132.4L
(35.0 gallons)
138 inch
wheelbase
(except E-Super
Duty)140.0L
(37.0 gallons)
158 inch
wheelbase
(except E-Super
Duty)140.0L
(37.0 gallons)
5
176 inch
wheelbase
(except E-Super
Duty)140.0L
(37.0 gallons)
158 inch and
176 inch
wheelbase
(E-Super Duty)208.0L
(55.0 gallons)
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Transmission
fluid
6Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FAutomatic
(4R70W)13.1L
(13.9 quarts)7
Motorcraft
MERCONtAT FAutomatic
(4R100 except
E-Super Duty)15.0L
(15.9 quarts)7
Automatic
(4R100 E-Super
Duty)15.5L
(16.4 quarts)7
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll 4.0L
(4.2 quarts)
1Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE Ford
Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine
coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2If your vehicle's rear axle is filled with a synthetic rear axle lubricant it
is considered lubricated for life. These lubricants do not need to be
checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the
axle assembly has been submerged in water. The axle lubricant should
be changed any time the rear axle has been submerged in water.
Fill 6 mm to 14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below bottom of fill hole.
Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A or
equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118±A, for complete refill
of 8.8 inch and 9.75 inch Traction-Lok axles.
3Fill Dana rear axles to 6 mm to 19 mm (1/4 inch to 3/4 inch) below
bottom of fill hole.
4Ford conventional and Traction-Lok axles require Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent
meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A. Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of
Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A or equivalent meeting Ford
specification EST-M2C118±A. Dana conventional and limited-slip axles
(E250/350/450)require Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle
Lubricant XY-80W90-QL or equivalent meeting Ford specification
WSP-M2C197-A. Add 177ml (6 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier
C8AZ-19B546-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A.
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5Optional fuel tank 208L (55 gallon).
6Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the
correct type. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine
the correct service interval.
Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCONtand MERCONtV. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCONttype
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCONtV type fluid.
MERCONtand MERCONtV type fluids are not interchangeable.
DO NOT mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Use of a transmission
fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCONtand MERCONtV) in
an automatic transmission application requiring MERCONtmay
cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
7Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may
vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The
amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the
indication on the dipstick's normal operating range.
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Brake fluid High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidC6AZ-19542-AB ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Door
weatherstripsSilicone
LubricantF7AZ-19G208-BA
and
F5AZ-19553-AAESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolant Ford Premium
Engine Coolant
(green-colored)VC-4±A (in
Canada,
Motorcraft
CXC-10)ESE-M97B44-A
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Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Engine
oil-gasoline
engineMotorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
OilXO-5W20-QSP WSS-M2C153-H
with API
Certification
Mark
Engine oil-diesel
engineRefer to the7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct
Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement.
Hinges, latches,
Striker plates,
fuel filler door
hinge, and seat
tracksMulti-Purpose
GreaseD0AZ-19584-AA
or
F5AZ-19G209-AAESB-M1C93-B or
ESR-M1C159-A
Lock cylinders Motorcraft
Penetrating and
Lock LubricantMotorcraft XL-1 none
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Automatic
transmission
(4R100)
1
Motorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Automatic
tranmission
(4R70W)
1
Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FXT-5-QM MERCONtV
Disc brake
caliper railsSilicone Brake
Caliper Grease
and Dielectric
CompoundD7AZ-19A331-A
(Motorcraft
WA-10)ESE-M1C171-A
Parking brake
assembly
(E-Super Duty)Motorcraft
MERCONt
Automatic
Transmission
FluidXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Ford
conventional and
Traction-Lok
axles (E-150)
2
Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantF1TZ-19580-B WSL-M2C192-A
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Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Dana
conventional and
Traction-Lok
axles
(E-250/350/450)Motorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle LubricantXY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateC9AZ-19550-AC ESR-M17P5-A
1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the
correct type. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine
the correct service interval.
Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCONtand MERCONtV. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCONttype
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCONtV type fluid.
MERCONtand MERCONtV type fluids are not interchangeable.
DO NOT mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Use of a transmission
fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCONtand MERCONtV) in
an automatic transmission application requiring MERCONtmay
cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
2Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A or
equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill
of Ford Traction-Lok rear axles.
3Add 237 ml (6 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A or
equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill
of Dana Traction-Lok rear axles.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine*4.2L V6
engine4.6L V8
engine5.4L V8
engine6.8L V10
engine
Cubic inches 256 281 330 415
Required
fuel87 octane 87 octane 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order1-4-2-5-3-6 1-3-7-2-
6-5-4-81-3-7-2-
6-5-4-81-6-5-10-2-
7-3-8-4-9
Spark plug
gap1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056
inch)1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056
inch)1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056
inch)1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056
inch)
Ignition
systemEDIS EDIS Coil on plug Coil on plug
Compression
ratio9.3:1 9.37:1 9.0:1 9.0:1
*Refer to the7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel
Owner's Guide Supplementfor diesel engine information.
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Van/wagon models
E-150 E-250 E-350
(1) Overall height 2 054.8 mm
(80.9 in)2 118.4 mm
(83.4 in)2 136.1 mm
(84.1 in)
(2) Track front/rear 1 762.8 mm (69.4 in)/ 1 701.8 mm (67.0 in)
(3) Overall width
(excluding mirrors)2 014.2 mm (79.3 in)
(4) Wheelbase 3 505 mm (138 in)
(5) Overall length Regular van, 5 379.7 mm (211.8 in) Supervan,
5 892.8 mm (232.0 in)
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2
1
4
5
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