engine FORD E SERIES 1997 4.G Owners Manual

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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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)
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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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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Speedometer
Indicates the current vehicle
speed.
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge displays
approximately how much fuel is in
the fuel tank, when the ignition
switch is ON.
The fuel gauge indicator may vary
slightly when the vehicle is in
motion.
The vehicle should be refueled
with the ignition key in the OFF
position. If the vehicle is refueled
with the key in the ON position,
the key must be turned to the OFF
position and then the vehicle
started to get an accurate fuel
gauge reading. If the vehicle is
fueled with the key in the ON
position and the above mentioned
is not performed, it will take
approximately 25 minutes for the
gauge to go from ªEº to ªF.º
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
Indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant. At normal
operating temperature, the needle
remains within the normal area. If
it enters the red section, the
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engine is overheating. Switch off
the ignition and let it cool. Refer to
Checking and adding engine
coolantin theMaintenance and
carechapter.
Engine oil pressure gauge
This shows the engine oil pressure
in the system. Sufficient pressure
exists as long as the needle
remains in the normal range.
If the gauge indicates constantly
low pressure at normal engine
speed, refer toChecking and
adding engine oilin the
Maintenance and carechapter. If
the gauge indicates a low pressure
and the engine oil level is correct,
switch off the engine immediately
and have your vehicle checked at
your dealership or by a qualified
technician.
Charging system gauge
If the pointer moves and stays
outside of the normal range, have
the vehicle's electrical system
checked as soon as safely possible.
Odometer
Registers the total kilometers
(mileage) of the vehicle.
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STEERING COLUMN
CONTROLS
Ignition
ACCESSORY (1) allows operation
of some accessories without
starting the engine.
LOCK (2) locks the steering wheel
and allows the key to be removed
from the ignition. LOCK also locks
the gearshift.
OFF (3) shuts off the engine and
all accessories without locking the
steering wheel or gearshift.
ON (4) allows testing of the
vehicle's warning and indicator
lights.
START (5) cranks the engine. The
key returns to the ON position
after it is released.
For more information on the
vehicle ignition and starting the
vehicle, refer toPreparing to start
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SET
ACCEL
COASTON
OFF
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Deactivating overdrive
Press the transmission control
switch (TCS) on the end of the
gearshift lever. The Transmission
Control Indicator Light (TCIL)
(the word ªOFFº on the gearshift
lever) will illuminate. The
transmission will only operate in
gears one through three.
Deactivate overdrive when:
²driving with a heavy load
²driving in hilly terrain
²additional engine braking is
desired
Activating overdrive
To return to normal overdrive
operation, press the TCS again.
The light illuminating the word
ªOFFº will turn off.
When restarting your vehicle, the
transmission will automatically
return to the normal overdrive
operation mode.
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STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Important safety precautions
A computer system controls the
engine's idle revolutions per
minute (RPM). When the engine
starts, the idle RPM runs faster to
warm the engine. If the engine idle
speed does not slow down
automatically, have the vehicle
checked. Do not allow the vehicle
to idle for more than ten minutes.
Extended idling at high
engine speeds can produce
very high temperatures in the
engine and exhaust system,
creating the risk of fire or other
damage.
Do not park, idle, or drive
your vehicle in dry grass
or other dry ground cover. The
emission system heats up the
engine compartment and exhaust
system, which can start a fire.
Do not start your vehicle
in a closed garage or in
other enclosed areas. Exhaust
fumes can be toxic. Always open
the garage door before you start
the engine. SeeGuarding
against exhaust fumesin this
chapter for more instructions.
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