jump start FORD E-350 2004 Owners Manual

Seating and Safety Restraints 80
Seating 80
Safety restraints 86
Air bags 96
Child restraints 100
Driving 116
Starting 116
Brakes 120
Transmission operation 123
Vehicle loading 130
Trailer towing 133
Recreational towing 145
Roadside Emergencies 146
Getting roadside assistance 146
Hazard flasher switch 147
Fuel pump shut-off switch 147
Fuses and relays 149
Changing tires 157
Jump starting 166
Wrecker towing 172
Customer Assistance 173
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 181
Cleaning 182
Underbody preservation 186
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GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor
Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This
program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service
is available:
•24–hours, seven days a week
•for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of three years or 36,000
miles (60,000 km), whichever occurs first on Ford and Mercury
vehicles, and four years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km) on Lincoln
vehicles.
Roadside assistance will cover:
•changing a flat tire
•jump-starts
•lock-out assistance
•limited fuel delivery
•towing of your disabled vehicle to the nearest Ford Motor Company
dealership, or your selling dealer if within 35 miles (56.3 km) of the
nearest Ford Motor Company dealership (one tow per disablement).
Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in the
mud or snow, are covered (some exclusions apply, such as impound
towing or repossession).
Canadian customers refer to your Owner Information Guide for
information on:
•coverage period
•exact fuel amounts
•towing of your disabled vehicle
•emergency travel expense reimbursement
•travel planning benefits
USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. In the United States, this card is found in the
Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment in Ford vehicles and is
mailed to you if you own a Mercury or Lincoln. In Canada, the card is
found in theOwner Information Guidein the glove compartment.
U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance,
call 1–800–241–3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140.
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Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque*
lb.ft. N•m
E-150: 1/2–20 100 135
E-250, E-350 and
E-450: 9/16–18140 190
* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and
rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.
On all two-piece flat wheel nuts,
apply one drop of motor oil between
the flat washer and the nut. Do not
apply motor oil to the wheel nut
threads or the wheel stud threads.
When a wheel is installed,
always remove any
corrosion, dirt or foreign materials
present on the mounting surfaces
of the wheel or the surface of the
front disc brake hub and rotor
that contacts the wheel. Installing
wheels without correct
metal-to-metal contact at the
wheel mounting surfaces can
cause the wheel nuts to loosen
and the wheel to come off while
the vehicle is in motion, resulting
in loss of control.
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
The following procedure is for vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine;
if your vehicle is equipped with a diesel engine, refer to the6.0L Power
Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplementfor
the proper jump starting procedure.
The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,
sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or
vehicle damage.
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3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the
assisting battery.
4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed
metal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and the
carburetor/fuel injection system.Do notuse fuel lines, engine rocker
covers or the intake manifold asgroundingpoints.
Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an
explosion of the gases that surround the battery.
5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of
both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts.
Jump starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at
moderately increased speed.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
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3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an
additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
Removing the jumper cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were
connected.
1. Remove the jumper cable from thegroundmetal surface.
Note:In the illustrations,lightning boltsare used to designate the
assisting (boosting) battery.
2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the
booster vehicle’s battery.
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3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster
vehicle’s battery.
4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the
disabled vehicle’s battery.
After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables
removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can
relearnits idle conditions.
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Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......52, 54
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................27
AM/FM .......................................19
AM/FM/CD .................................23
AM/FM/Tape
..............................20
Compass, electronic
....................67
calibration
.................................68
set zone adjustment
.................68
Console
overhead
....................................66
Controls
power seat
.................................81
Coolant
checking and adding
..............196
refill capacities
................200, 233
specifications
..................238, 241
Cruise control
(see Speed control)
....................72
Customer Assistance
................146
Ford accessories for your
vehicle
.....................................186
Ford Extended Service
Plan
..........................................175
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada
..............179
Getting roadside assistance
...146
Getting the service
you need
.................................173
Ordering additional owner’s
literature
.................................180
The Dispute Settlement
Board
.......................................175
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program
...............178D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................55
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................213
engine oil .................................191
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........238
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................213
Driving under special
conditions ..................................127
through water .........................129
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Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................166
Emergency Flashers .................147
Emission control system ..........209
Engine ................................241–242
cleaning ...................................183
coolant .....................................196
diesel ...........................................7
fail-safe coolant ......................201
idle speed control ...................194
lubrication
specifications ..................238, 241
refill capacities ........................233
service points ..........................190
starting after a collision .........147
Engine block heater .................119
Engine oil ..................................191
checking and adding ..............191
dipstick ....................................191
filter, specifications ........193, 232
recommendations ...................193
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refill capacities ........................233
specifications ..................238, 241
Exhaust fumes ..........................119
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Fail safe cooling ........................201
Fluid capacities .........................233
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................122
Fuel ............................................202
calculating fuel economy .......206
cap ...........................................204
capacity ...................................233
choosing the right fuel ...........205
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................209
detergent in fuel .....................206
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................202, 204, 207
filter, specifications ........206, 232
fuel pump shut-off switch .....147
improving fuel economy ........206
octane rating ...........205, 241–242
quality ......................................205
running out of fuel .................206
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................202
Fuses ..........................................149
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Garage door opener ....................66
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............204
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................206
Gauges .........................................15GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................133
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................133
H
Hazard flashers .........................147
Headlamps ...................................55
bulb specifications ....................60
daytime running lights .............55
flash to pass ..............................56
high beam .................................56
replacing bulbs ...................61–62
turning on and off ....................55
Heating
heater only system .............52, 54
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................53
Hood ..........................................189
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Ignition .......................116, 241–242
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................104
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................211
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................185
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................56
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......166
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safety belt maintenance ...........95
warning light and chime ..........91
Safety seats for children ..........104
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............86
Seats ............................................80
child safety seats ....................104
front seats .................................80
Servicing your vehicle ..............188
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................19
AM/FM/CD .................................23
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................27
AM/FM/Tape ..............................20
Spare tire (see
Changing the Tire) ...................158
Spark plugs,
specifications .............232, 241–242
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............8
diesel-powered vehicles .............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................238, 241
Speed control ..............................72
Starting your
vehicle ........................116–117, 119
jump starting ..........................166
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................66
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Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........52, 54
Tilt steering wheel ......................66
Tires ...................................217–219alignment ................................227
care ..........................................224
changing ..........................158–159
checking the pressure ............224
label .........................................224
replacing ..........................162, 230
rotating ....................................227
safety practices .......................230
sidewall information ...............220
snow tires and chains ............231
spare tire .................................157
terminology .............................219
tire grades ...............................218
treadwear ........................218, 229
Towing .......................................133
recreational towing .................145
trailer towing ..........................133
wrecker ....................................172
Traction-lok rear axle ...............122
Transmission .............................123
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....123
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................213
fluid, refill capacities ..............233
lubricant specifications ..238, 241
Turn signal ..................................59
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................242
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................245
Vehicle loading ..........................130
Ventilating your vehicle ...........119
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................191
Water, Driving through .............129
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