engine FORD E SERIES 1996 4.G Owner's Manual

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[LG05900( ALL)01/95]
Charging System Light
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[LG06000( ALL)03/95]
This light, shown as a battery symbol on your
cluster, indicates that your battery is not being
charged and that you need to have the electrical
system checked.
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[LG06050( ALL)05/95]
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Charging system light
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[LG06100( ALL)05/95]
This light comes on every time you turn the
ignition to the ON or START position (engine
off). The light should go off when the engine
starts and the alternator begins to charge.
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[LG06305(BEF )06/93]
Supplemental Air Bag Readiness Light and
Tone Generator
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[LG06310(BEF )06/93]
This light illuminates for six seconds when the
ignition is turned to the ON position. If the light
fails to illuminate, continues to flash, remains on,
or if a series of five beeps is heard, have the
system serviced as soon as possible.
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[LG06315( E )05/95]
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Supplemental air bag readiness light
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[LG06325( E )04/95]
Anti-Theft Alarm Light (If equipped)
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[LG06335( E )04/95]
This light flashes on and off when the ignition
switch is OFF and any door is opened. As soon
as you lock the doors, the light glows steadily.
Within 30 seconds of closing all the doors, the
light goes out. This indicates that the alarm
system is armed.
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[LG06345( E )04/95]
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Anti-Theft Alarm Light
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[LG06400( ALL)05/94]
Battery Voltage Gauge (Voltmeter)
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[LG06601( ALL)05/94]
This gauge shows you the battery voltage when
the ignition key is in the ON position.
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[LG06700( ALL)11/89]
If you are running electrical accessories (when
the engine is off, or idling at a low speed), the
pointer may move toward the lower end of the
normal band. If it stays outside the normal band
area, have your vehicle's electrical system
checked as soon as it is safely possible.
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[LG06701( ALL)05/95]
If the battery is operating under cold weather
conditions, the pointer may indicate in the upper
range of the NORMAL band while the battery is
charging. If you are running electrical accessories
with the engine off or idling at a low speed, or
the battery is not fully charged, the pointer may
move toward the lower end of the NORMAL
band.
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[LG06750( ALL)05/94]
If it stays outside the NORMAL band, have your
vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as it
is safely possible.
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[LG07500( ALL)05/94]
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
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[LG07601( ALL)06/93]
This gauge indicates the engine's oil pressure,
not the oil level. However, if your engine's oil
level is low, it could affect the oil pressure. With
the engine running, the pointer should move
into the NORMAL band. If the pointer drops
below the NORMAL band while the engine is
running, you have lost oil pressure and
continued operation will cause severe engine
damage.
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[LG07701( ALL)03/95]
If you lose engine oil pressure:
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[LG07801( ALL)01/95]
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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[LG07901( ALL)04/95]
2. Shut off the engine immediately or severe
engine damage could result.
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[LG08001( ALL)02/95]
3. Check the engine's oil level, following the
instructions on checking and adding engine
oil. Refer toEngine oilin the Index. If you
do not follow these instructions, you or
others could be injured. To assure an
accurate reading, your vehicle should be on
level ground.
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[LG08051( ALL)03/93]
4. If the level is low, add only as much oil as
necessary before you start the engine again.
Do not overfill. Do not operate the engine if
the pointer is below the NORMAL band,
regardless of the oil level. Contact your
nearest dealer for further service actions.
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Engine oil pressure gauge
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[LG08900( ALL)01/95]
High Beam Light
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[LG09001( ALL)03/95]
This light comes on when the headlamps are
turned on high beam or when you flash the
lights.
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[LG09025( ALL)11/89]
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High beam indicator light
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[LG09300(BEF )03/95]
ªHeadlamps Onº Alert Chime
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[LG09400(BEF )03/95]
This chime will sound if you open the door
while the headlamps or parklamps are on.
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[LG09500( ALL)01/95]
Fuel Gauge
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[LG09700( ALL)06/93]
The fuel gauge displays approximately how
much fuel is in the fuel tank only when the
ignition switch is ON.
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[LG09860( ALL)06/93]
The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly when
the vehicle is in motion.
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[LG09875( ALL)08/93]
With ignition switch OFF, the fuel gauge
indicator may drift from the ignition switch ON
position.
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[LG11100( ALL)01/95]
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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[LG11201( ALL)03/95]
This gauge tells you the temperature of the
engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the
coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the
gauge indicator will not be accurate.
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[LG11301( ALL)02/95]
The pointer moves from the C (cold) mark into
the Normal band as the engine coolant warms
up. It is acceptable for the pointer to fluctuate
within the Normal band under normal driving
conditions. Under certain driving conditions,
such as heavy stop and go traffic or driving up
hills in hot weather, the pointer may indicate at
the top of the Normal band.
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[LG11401( ALL)05/95]
If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves
above the NORMAL band, the engine coolant is
overheating and continued operation may cause
engine damage.
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[LG11501( ALL)01/95]
If your engine coolant overheats:
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[LG11601( ALL)03/95]
1. Pull off the road as soon as it is safely
possible.
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[LG11701( ALL)03/95]
2. Turn off the engine. If you do not stop the
engine as soon as safely possible, severe
engine damage could result.
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[LG11801( ALL)05/95]
3. Let the engine cool.DO NOT REMOVE
COOLANT SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL
THE ENGINE IS COOL.
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[LG11901( ALL)04/95]
4. Check the coolant level following the
instructions on checking and adding coolant
to your engine, seeEngine Coolantin the
Index. If you do not follow these
instructions, you or others could be injured.
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[LG12200( ALL)03/95]
For instructions on checking and adding coolant
to your engine, seeEngine coolantin the Index. If
you do not follow these instructions, you or
others could be injured.
[LG12375( E M)03/93]
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Engine coolant temperature gauge
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[LG12601( ALL)01/95]
Speedometer
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[LG12700( ALL)01/95]
The speedometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving.
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[LG12750(BEF )04/95]
Your vehicle contains a speedometer which
receives its input from the Anti-Lock brake
sensor. The speedometer is also used to provide
a speed signal for correct operation of the
vehicle's Powertrain Control Module (PCM),
electronic transmission, and speed control (if so
equipped). Because of this, it is very
IMPORTANT to change the speedometer's
internal conversion constant if the size of the
tires on the vehicle is changed. Changing the
conversion constant to the proper value when
the tires are changed will also ensure that the
speedometer retains the original factory-set
accuracy. NOTE: The conversion constant can
only be changedsix timesonce the vehicle
leaves the factory. Your Ford dealership service
personnel can change the conversion constant.
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[LG12753(BEF )05/95]
Some vehicles are equipped with a vehicle speed
(MPH/km/h) limiting device that is contained
within the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
The purpose of this device is to maintain peak
vehicle speed below a specified limit. (Vehicle
speed limits may vary based on engine
displacement).
[LG12780( E M)10/92]
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Speedometer
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[LG13130( ALL)10/92]
Odometer/Trip Odometer
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[LG13160( ALL)05/95]
The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) odometer is a
combination trip odometer and total odometer.
The total odometer is normally displayed. To see
the trip odometer, press and release the SELECT
BUTTON on the upper right side of the
speedometer. To zero out the trip odometer,
press and release the RESET button on the
upper left side of the speedometer while the trip
odometer is displayed. If the trip odometer is
displayed, press and release the ªSelectº button
to return the display to the total odometer value.
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[FV59400(BEF )01/95]
Console
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[FV59500(BEF )12/91]
Your vehicle may have a full console. The full
console has the features shown in the illustration
below.
[FV60000( E )03/94]
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The features on the console
[FV60050( E )03/94]
1. To install the table, locate the tabs into the
slots on the engine cover and push.
[FV60055( E )03/94]
2. To store table, lift at handle.
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[DR01250( EF )01/95]
4. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N
(Neutral). (If the vehicle is shifted to P
(Park), you must repeat the previous steps.)
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[DR01260( EF )01/95]
5. Start the vehicle.
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[DR01265( EF )06/95]
If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the
alternate procedure described above, it is
possible that a fuse has blown and that your
brakelamps may also not be functional. Please
refer to the chapter titledServicing Your Econoline
in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking
and replacing fuses.
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[DR01270( EF )05/95]
RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL
YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS
ARE WORKING.
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[DR01300( EF )01/95]
R (Reverse)
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[DR01400( EF )02/95]
With the gearshift in the R (Reverse) position,
the vehicle will move backward. You should
always come to a complete stop before shifting
into or out of R (Reverse).
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[DR01500( EF )01/95]
Driving
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[DR01600( EF )06/95]
When to use D (Drive)
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[DR01700( EF )12/91]
This is the normal driving position. As the
vehicle picks up speed, automatic upshifts from
First gear to Second and Second to Third will
occur. The transmission automatically downshifts
as speed decreases.
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[DR01800( EF )01/95]
When to use 2 (Second)
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[DR01900( EF )12/91]
Use 2 (Second) to drive up moderately steep
grades, to start-up on slippery roads or to
provide engine braking on downgrades.
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[DR02000( EF )12/91]
Do not go faster than 55 mph (88 km/h) in this
gear.
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[DR02100( EF )01/95]
When to use 1 (Low)
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[DR02200( EF )06/92]
Use 1 (Low) to drive up steep grades and to
provide maximum engine braking on hilly roads.
Upshifts from 1 (Low) can be made by manually
shifting to 2 (Second) or D (Drive). Selection of 1
(Low) gear provides only First gear operation at
start-up. When driving, manually shifting to 1
(Low) will result in downshifts to Second gear
or First gear depending on vehicle speed.
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[DR02250( EF )12/91]
NOTE: Do not drive faster than 30 mph
(48 km/h) in this gear.
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[DR02300( EF )01/95]
P (Park)
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[DR02400( EF )03/94]
Always come to a complete stop before you shift
into P (Park). This position locks the
transmission and prevents the rear wheels from
turning. To securely latch the gearshift in the P
(Park) position, pull it toward you, push it
completely counterclockwise against the stop,
and then push it toward the instrument panel.
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[DR02450( EF )03/94]
The gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) if
you cannot rotate it in a clockwise direction
without lifting it toward you.
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[DR02500( EF )06/95]
RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure the gearshift is securely latched
in P (Park).
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[DR02600( EF )06/95]
RWARNING
Never leave your vehicle unattended
while it is running.
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