FORD E SERIES 1996 4.G Owners Manual

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Engine Compartment
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Your vehicle has one of the following types of
engines:
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A 4.9 Liter EFI, I-6 engine, or
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A 5.0 Liter EFI, V-8 engine, or
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A 5.8 Liter EFI, V-8 engine, or
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A 7.5 Liter EFI, V-8 engine.
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NOTE: Read the7.3L Diesel Engine Owner
Guide Supplementfor information
regarding correct service points for
your diesel-powered vehicle.
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The following pages show diagrams of each
engine type and where to find items that you
should regularly service.
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5.0L/5.8L engine compartment service points
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Cleaning the Engine
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A clean engine is more efficient because a
buildup of grease and dirt acts as an insulator,
keeping the engine warmer than usual.
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Extreme care must be used if a power washer
is used to clean the engine. The high pressure
fluid could penetrate sealed parts and
assemblies causing damage or malfunctions.
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In order to avoid possible cracking of the
engine block or fuel injection pump, do not
spray a hot engine or injection pump with
cold water.
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The alternator, distributor and air intake must
be covered. Covering these components will
help prevent water damage.
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Never wash or rinse the engine while it is
running. Water getting into the engine may
cause internal damage.
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Filling the Fuel Tank
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Fuel filler door
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Opening the Fuel Filler Door
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To open the fuel filler door of your vehicle, just
insert your finger in the divot and pull the door
open all the way.
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NOTE: For Stripped Chassis vehicles, see your
Body Builders manual for the proper
location of the fuel filler door.
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Removing the fuel cap
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The proper instructions for removing the fuel
cap are as follows:
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Unscrew the fuel cap by exerting pressure on
the plastic lock bar and rotating the fuel cap
counterclockwise.
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Turn the fuel cap 1/2 to 3/4 of a turn until a
hissing sound is heard. Wait until the hissing
sound stops and then continue rotating
counterclockwise to remove the fuel cap.
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Make sure that you follow the above fuel cap
removal instructions and use caution. Such
caution will minimize the possibility of fuel
spraying during removal of the fuel cap.
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To replace and secure the fuel cap; place it in
position and rotate it clockwise until it clicks
(ratchets). Doing so will not damage or break
the fuel cap. The ratcheting mechanism allows
the fuel cap to be sealed without overtightening.
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If you lose the fuel cap, replace it with an
authorized Motorcraft or equivalent part.
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RWARNING
If you do not use the proper fuel cap, the
pressure in the fuel tank can damage the
fuel system or cause it to work improperly
in a collision.
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NOTE: If you replace your fuel cap with an
aftermarket fuel filler cap, the customer
warranty may be void for any damage
to the fuel tank and/or fuel system.
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If the fuel cap is venting vapor or if you
hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops
before completely removing the cap.
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A venting fuel tank is not an abnormal
condition. It may be caused by:
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Too volatile a fuel for the weather conditions.
The service stations sometimes sell winter
grade fuel in the summer.
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Pulling a heavy load on hot days, or at high
altitudes.
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Extended periods of idling with the engine
RPM increased above the normal idle range.
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Parking vehicle in full sunlight for extended
periods on extremely hot days.
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Choosing the Right Fuel
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NOTE: Read the7.3L Diesel Engine Owner
Guide Supplementfor information
regarding correct fuel requirements for
your diesel-powered vehicle.
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Use only UNLEADED FUEL in your vehicle.
Using leaded fuel is prohibited by federal law.
Your warranty may not apply if your vehicle is
damaged because you used the wrong fuel.
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Vehicle inspection programs may detect
misfueling. Under these circumstances, you may
be required by law to make costly repairs at
your own expense.
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Octane recommendations
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Your engine is designed to use regular
unleaded fuel with an octane rating of 87.In
most cases, it is not necessary to use a fuel with
an octane rating higher than 87. At service
stations, the octane rating is displayed on a label
on the pumps.
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Typical octane rating label
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In some parts of the country, ªregularº grade
fuels are sold with octane ratings of 86 or even
less, especially in high altitude areas. We
recommend that you do not use these fuels.
Always use a fuel with an octane rating of 87,
even if it is sold as a ªmidgradeº or ªpremium.º
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Do not be concerned if your vehicle sometimes
knocks lightly when you drive up a hill or when
you accelerate. However, see your dealer or a
qualified service technician if persistent, heavy
knocking occurs because this can damage the
engine.
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Fuel quality
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If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or
hesitation problems when the engine is cold, it
may be caused by fuel with low volatility. Try a
different brand of fuel. If the condition persists,
see your dealer or a qualified service technician.
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Using a high-quality fuel makes your vehicle
more responsive and maintains its good fuel
economy and emissions by:
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protecting your fuel system from rusting.
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preventing the fuel lines from freezing.
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improving vehicle starting and warm-up.
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protecting the fuel system from vapor lock in
very hot weather, which causes the engine to
hesitate or stall and makes restarts difficult.
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minimizing deposits in fuel injectors,
combustion chambers, and on intake valves.
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preventing your fuel system from ªgumming
upº when your vehicle is not used for long
periods of time.
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preventing your engine from knocking and
pinging.
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It should not be necessary to add any
aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you
continue to use a high-quality fuel.
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Gasolines for clean air
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Fuels in certain areas of the country are required
to contain oxygenates to improve air quality.
Common oxygenates are ethanol or grain alcohol
(blended at no more than 10%), methanol or
wood alcohol (blended at no more than 5% with
cosolvents and additives), and MTBE or methyl
tertiary butyl ether (blended at no more than
15%).
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areas of the U.S. These fuels are designed to
further reduce the emissions from your vehicle.
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Generally, you should not experience difficulties
operating your vehicle on reformulated gasoline
or on fuels containing oxygenates. We encourage
you to use these fuels.
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Safety Information Relating to Automotive
Fuels
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Automotive fuels can cause serious injury
or death if misused or mishandled.
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Gasoline and other automotive fuels are
extremely flammable. Turn your vehicle off and
do not smoke while refueling your vehicle. Keep
sparks and other sources of ignition away from
fuels.
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Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if
swallowed. Further, gasoline may be blended
with methanol. Even small amounts of methanol
can cause blindness and possibly death when
swallowed. Therefore, never attempt to siphon
any fuel by mouth.
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If any fuel is swallowed, call a physician or
poison control center immediately.Do not delay
calling a physician merely because no adverse
effects are noticed at first; the toxic effects of a
gasoline-methanol blend, including blindness,
may not become apparent for many hours.If
gasoline is swallowed, do not induce vomiting.
If a gasoline-methanol blend is swallowed,
induce vomiting under the direction of a
physician or poison control center.
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