oil change FORD E-450 2002 Owners Manual

Cleaning 191
Underbody preservation 195
Maintenance and Specifications 198
Engine compartment 199
Engine oil 201
Battery 204
Fuel information 216
Air filter(s) 229
Part numbers 235
Refill capacities 236
Lubricant specifications 240
Accessories 248
Index 251
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Engine oil and filter recommendations
Look for this certification
trademark.
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended.
Only use oils“Certified For Gasoline Engines”by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). Use Motorcraft or an equivalent oil meeting
Ford specification WSS-M2C153–H.SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum
fuel economy and durability performance meeting all
requirements for your vehicle’s engine.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, oil treatments or engine
treatments. They are unnecessary and could, under certain conditions,
lead to engine damage which is not covered by your warranty.
Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule
listed in the scheduled maintenance guide.
Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are designed for
added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used
that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up
engine noises or knock may be experienced.
It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or
another brand meeting Ford specifications) for your engine application.
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economy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping records
during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel
economy. In general, lower temperatures give lower fuel economy.
Driving style—good driving and fuel economy habits
Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change
a number of variables and improve your fuel economy.
Habits
•Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel.
•Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel
economy.
•Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste
fuel.
•Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
•Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
•Slow down gradually.
•Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 88 km/h [55 mph] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 105 km/h [65 mph]).
•Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
•Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs.
Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel
economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant specificationsin
this chapter.
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No. 4, 5 and 6 have a“EM”suffix. If a spark plug needs to be replaced,
use only spark plugs with the service part number suffix letterEEMas
shown on the engine decal.
4If a spark plug is removed for inspection, it must be reinstalled in the
same cylinder. Cylinders No. 1, 2, 3 and 4 have a“PG”suffix. Cylinders
No. 5, 6, 7 and 8 have a“P”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.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Engine
oil-gasoline
engine (includes
filter change)Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
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.
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MERCONand MERCONV type fluids are not interchangeable.
DO NOT mix MERCONand MERCONV. Use of a transmission
fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCONand MERCONV) in
an automatic transmission application requiring MERCONmay
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 XL-3 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of Visteon
Traction-Lok rear axles.
3Add 237 ml (8 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of Dana
Traction-Lok rear axles.
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 Coil on plug Coil on plug Coil on plug
Compression
ratio9.3:1 9.4:1 9.0:1 9.0:1
*Refer to the7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel
Owner’s Guide Supplementfor diesel engine information.
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Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................127
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................224
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................194
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................77
J
Jack ............................................168
positioning ...............................168
storage .....................................168
Jump-starting your vehicle ......175
K
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............14
positions of the ignition .........136
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................79
cargo lamps ...............................77
daytime running light ...............76
headlamps .................................76
headlamps, flash to pass ..........77
instrument panel, dimming .....77
interior lamps ...........................78
replacing bulbs ...................79–83
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................77
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 142
brake ..........................................11charging system ........................12
check coolant ............................13
cruise indicator .........................13
engine oil pressure ...................13
high beam .................................13
low fuel ......................................12
safety belt .................................12
service engine soon ..................10
speed control ............................92
turn signal indicator .................13
Limited slip axle (see Traction
Loc) ............................................143
Load limits .................................149
GAWR ......................................149
GVWR ......................................149
trailer towing ..........................149
Loading instructions .................150
Lubricant specifications ...240, 243
Lumbar support, seats .............102
M
Mirrors
fold away ...................................88
side view mirrors (power) .......87
Motorcraft parts ................220, 235
O
Octane rating ............................219
Odometer .....................................16
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................201
Overdrive .....................................92
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................99
Parking brake ............................142
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