FORD E SERIES 1997 4.G Owners Manual

Before driving
Introduction 2
Instrumentation 5
Controls and features 15
Seating and safety restraints 37
Starting and driving
Starting 73
Driving 80
Roadside emergencies 100
Servicing
Maintenance and care 124
Capacities and specifications 173
Reporting safety defects 182
Index 183
Contents
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ICONS
Indicates a warning. Read the
following section onWarningsfor
a full explanation of them.
Indicates that vehicle information
related to recycling and other
environmental concerns will follow.
We must all play our part in
protecting the environment.
Correct vehicle usage and the
authorized disposal of waste
cleaning and lubrication materials
are significant steps towards this
aim.
WARNINGS
How can you reduce the risk of
personal injury and prevent
possible damage to others, your
vehicle and its equipment?
In this owner's guide, answers to
such questions are contained in
comments highlighted by the
warning triangle symbol.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Using your light truck as an
ambulance
If your light truck is equipped with
theFord ambulance preparation
package,it may be utilized as an
ambulance. Ford urges ambulance
manufacturers to follow the
recommendations of theFord
incomplete vehicle manual, Ford
truck body builder's layout book
and theQVM guidelinesas well as
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additional information, please
contact the Light Truck Body
Builders Advisory Service
1±800±635±5560.
Use of your Ford light truck as an
ambulance, without the Ford
Ambulance Preparation Package
voids the Ford New Vehicle
Limited Warranty and may void the
Emissions Warranties. In addition,
ambulance usage without the
preparation package could cause
high underbody temperatures,
overpressurized fuel and a risk of
spraying fuel which could lead to
fires.
If your vehicle is equipped with
the Ford ambulance preparation
package, it will be indicated on the
Safety Certification Compliance
label. The label is located on the
driver's side door pillar or on the
rear edge of the driver's door. You
can determine whether the
ambulance manufacturer followed
Ford's recommendations by
directly contacting that
manufacturer. Ford Ambulance
preparation package is only
available on certain 7.3L Diesel
Econoline vehicles.
Diesel-powered vehicles
Read the 7.3L Diesel Engine
Owner's Guide Supplement for
information regarding correct
operation and maintenance of your
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diesel-powered light truck.
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
There are no particular breaking-in
rules for your vehicle. Simply avoid
driving too briskly during the first
1,600 km (1,000 miles) of driving.
Vary speeds frequently. This is
necessary to give the moving parts
a chance to break in.
If possible, you should avoid full
use of the brakes for the first
1,600 km (1,000 miles).
From 1,600 km (1,000 miles)
onwards you can gradually
increase the performance of your
vehicle up to the permitted
maximum speeds.
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS
GUIDE
The information found in this
guide was in effect at the time of
printing. Ford may change the
contents without notice and
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Instrumentation
5

OVERDRIVE
ON
OFFRES
SET
ACCEL
COAST
Engine coolant
temperature gauge
(pg. 12)
Fuel Gauge
(pg. 12)Speedometer
(pg. 12)Engine oil
pressure gauge
(pg. 13)
Battery
voltage
gauge
(pg. 13)
Warning
lights
(pg. 8)
Speed controls
(pg. 28)
Headlamp switch
and dimmer
(pg. 15)Transmission
control switch
(pg. 24)
Wiper/washer
control
(pg. 27)
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Climate controls
(pg. 17)
Vents (pg. 18)Refer to
Audio Guide
(pg. 17)
Instrumentation
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
LIGHTS
Brake system warning
This light illuminates when you
turn the ignition key to START to
verify that the indicator bulb is
working. If the light stays on or
comes on after you have released
the parking brake fully, have the
hydraulic brake system serviced.
This light also will illuminate if
vacuum pressure is low on diesel
engine vehicles.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned on and the
engine is off. If the light stays on
or continues to flash, the ABS
needs to be serviced.
Service engine soon
This light illuminates when the
engine's Emission Control System
requires service. It will also
illuminate when the ignition key is
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BRAKE
NORMALNORMAL
NORMAL
BRAKE
ABS
SERVICE
ENGINE SOON
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in the ON position and the engine
is off.
Transmission control indicator
light (TCIL)
The Transmission Control Indicator
Light (TCIL), which is located on
the gearshift lever, may flash
steadily if a malfunction is
detected. If the TCIL is flashing,
contact your Ford dealer as soon
as possible. If this condition
persists, damage to the
transmission could occur.
The word ªOFFº located on the
end of the gearshift lever is the
transmission control indicator light
(TCIL).
Safety belt
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on to remind you to
fasten your safety belts. For more
information, refer toUsing the
safety restraints properlyin the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
Charging system
Briefly illuminates when the
ignition is turned on and the
engine is off. The light also
illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly, requiring
electrical system service.
Air bag readiness
Briefly illuminates when the
ignition is turned on. If the light
fails to illuminate, continues to
OVERDRIVE OFF
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flash or remains on, have the
system serviced immediately.
Turn signal
Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard lights are
turned on.
High beams
Illuminates when the headlamp
high beams are on.
Door ajar (if equipped)
Illuminates when the ignition
switch is in the ON or START
position and any door is open.
Oil pressure/Engine coolant
This light will come on when the
key is in the ON position and the:
²engine coolant temperature is
very high
²engine oil pressure is low
The light serves as a notice that a
system needs your attention and to
check the engine coolant
temperature gauge and the engine
oil pressure gauge.
Refer to engine coolant
temperature gauge and engine oil
pressure gauge in this section for
more information.
DOOR
AJAR
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