wheel FORD E-450 1999 Owner's Manual

CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid.
Refer to the maintenance guide and
or service guide for the service
interval schedules. If adding fluid is
necessary, use only MERCONtAT F.
Check the fluid level when it is at ambient temperature, 20É ± 80É F
(-7É ± 25É C):
1. Check the fluid level on the dipstick. It should be between the arrows
in the FULL COLD range. Do not add fluid if the level is within this
range.
2. If the fluid level is low, start the engine.
3. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several
times.
4. Turn the engine off.
For E-SuperDuty vehicles with the Hydro-Boost Brake System,
do not press the brake pedal after the engine has been turned
off.
5. Recheck the fluid level on the dipstick. Do not add fluid if the level is
between the arrows in the FULL COLD range.
FULL COLD
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Temperature A B C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the
tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by
law.
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
SERVICING YOUR TIRES
Checking the tire pressure
²Use an accurate tire pressure gauge.
²Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle has been
parked for at least one hour or has been driven less than 5 km
(3 miles).
²Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on the Tire
Pressure Label.
Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail
suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control.
Tire rotation
Because your vehicle's tires perform different jobs, they often wear
differently. To make sure your tires wear evenly and last longer, rotate
them as indicated in the maintenance guide and or service guide. If you
notice that the tires wear unevenly, have them checked.
The following procedure applies to vehicles equipped with single rear
wheels, if your vehicle is equipped with dual rear wheels it is
recommended that only the front wheels be rotated (side to side).
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Replacing the tires
Replace the tires when the wear
band is visible through the tire
treads.
Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect the
handling of the vehicle and make it easier for the driver to lose
control and roll over.
Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle's original tires may also
affect the accuracy of your speedometer.
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you
currently have on your vehicle.
The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in
rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow
tires and chains. If you need to use chains, it is recommended that steel
wheels (of the same size and specifications) be used as chains may chip
aluminum wheels.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
²Use only SAE Class S chains.
²Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
²Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or bang against your
vehicle, stop and re-tighten the chains. If this does not work, remove
the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle.
²If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
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Habits
²Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel.
²Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel
economy.
²Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste
fuel.
²Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
²Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
²Slow down gradually.
²Drive at reasonable speeds (traveling at 105 km/h [65 mph] uses 15%
more fuel than traveling at 88 km/h [55 mph]).
²Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
²Use of the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
²Use of speed control (if equipped) may improve fuel economy. Speed
control can help maintain a constant speed and reduce speed changes.
You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain as
unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gears may occur and
could result in reduced fuel economy.
²Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
²Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
²Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
²Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
²Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
²Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant Specifications.
²Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found in your vehicle maintenance guide and or service guide.
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Conditions
²Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
²Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
2 km/h [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried).
²Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollover/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
²Use of fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
²Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
12±16 km (8±10 miles) of driving.
²Flat terrain driving improves fuel economy over hilly roads.
²Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
²Four-wheel-drive operation (if equipped) is less fuel efficient than
two-wheel-drive operation.
²Close windows for high speed driving.
EPA window sticker
Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker. Contact your
dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle. The EPA
window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons
with other vehicles.
It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the window
sticker. These numbers represent the Range of Km/L (MPG) expected on
the vehicle, depending upon the driver's method of operation and
conditions.
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Cleaning the wheels
Wash with the same detergent as the body of your vehicle. Do not use
acid-based or alcohol-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuel or strong
detergents. Never use abrasives that will damage the finish of special
wheel surfaces. Use a tar remover to remove grease and tar.
Cleaning the engine
Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt
buildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing:
²Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. The high
pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage.
²Do not spray with cold water to avoid cracking the engine block or
other engine components.
²Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning
the engine.
²Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in the
running engine may cause internal damage.
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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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ENGINE DATA
Engine*4.2L V6
engine4.6L V8
engine5.4L V8
engine6.8L V10
engine
Cubic inches 256 281 330 415
Horsepower200 @
4800 rpm215 @
4500 rpm235 @
4450 rpm265 @
4250 rpm
Torque250 lb.-ft. @
2800 rpm290 lb.-ft. @
3250 rpm335 lb.-ft. @
3000 rpm405 lb.-ft. @
2750 rpm
Recom-
mended 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 9.0:1 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)2 136.1
(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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Cutaway/commercial stripped chassis models
E-250 E-350 E-Super Duty
(1) Overall
heightRefer to Body Builder for specifications
(2) Track
front/rear1 762.8 mm
(69.4 in)/
1 701.8 mm
(67.0 in)1 762.8 mm
(69.4 in.)/
SRW 1 701.8
mm (67.0 in.),
DRW 1 859.3
mm (73.2 in.)1 762.8 mm
(69.4 in.)/
1 973.6 mm
(77.7 in.)
(3) Overall
width (excluding
mirrors)Refer to Body Builder for specifications.
(4) Wheelbase 3 149.6 mm
(124 in)3 505 mm
(138 in.)
4 013 mm
(158 in.)
4 470 mm
(176 in.)4 013 mm
(158 in.)
4 470 mm
(176 in.)
(5) Overall
lengthRefer to Body Builder for specifications.
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Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................83
and child safety seats ..............84
description ................................83
disposal ......................................87
indicator light ...........................86
passenger air bag .....................85
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive ...................109,110,111
Axle
refill capacities ........................189
Battery
disconnecting ............161,162,163
voltage gauge ............................14
Brakes ........................................103
anti-lock .....................103,104,105
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................104
fluid, checking and adding ....150
shift interlock ..........................108
Break-in period ..........................2,3
CD player ....................................53
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ....93
in rear seat ................................90
tether anchorage
hardware ..............................93,97
Cleaning your vehicle ...............183
engine compartment ..............185
exterior .............................184,187
exterior lamps .........................186
interior .....................................186
plastic parts ............................186
washing ....................................184
waxing .....................................184
wheels ......................................185
windows ..................................187
wiper blades ............................186
Controls
power seat .................................72
Coolant ...............................153,154checking and adding ..............152
refill capacities ........................154
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................159
Emission control system ..........178
Engine
coolant .....................................151
idle speed control ...................159
service points ..........................147
starting after a collision .........123
Engine block heater .................101
Engine oil
checking and adding ..............149
dipstick ....................................147
specifications ...................147,149
Exhaust fumes ..........................101
Fail safe cooling .................154,155
Fuel
choosing the right fuel ...........171
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................177
detergent in fuel .....................172
filling your vehicle
with fuel ...........................170,173
gauge .........................................12
quality ......................................172
running out of fuel .................172
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................170
Fuses ...................................125,126
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ..............174,175,176,177
Gauges .........................................12
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................13
engine oil pressure gauge ........13
GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating ...............................113
Hazard flashers .........................123
Headlamps
aiming ......................................183
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