fuel FORD E SERIES 1998 4.G Owner's Manual

4. Use one of the following equations to calculate fuel economy.
Liters used x 1004Total kilometers traveled
Total miles traveled4Total gallons used
Keep a record for at least one month. This will provide an accurate
estimate of the vehicle's fuel economy.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a
catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with
applicable exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalytic
converter and other emission control components continue to work
properly:
²Use only unleaded fuel.
²Avoid running out of fuel.
²Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving, especially at
high speeds.
²Have the services listed in your ªService Guideº performed according
to the specified schedule.
The Scheduled Maintenance Services listed in the ªService Guideº are
required because they are considered essential to the life and
performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system.
If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford authorized parts are used for
maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting
emission control such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine
Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability.
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.
Watch for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke, loss of oil pressure, the
charging system warning light, the ªService Engine Soonº light or the
temperature warning light. These events could indicate that the emission
control system is not working properly.
If you smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside your vehicle, have
the dealer inspect and fix your vehicle immediately. Do not drive
if you smell exhaust fumes. These fumes are harmful and could kill
you.
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Washing your vehicle
Wash your vehicle regularly with
cold or lukewarm water. Never use
strong detergents or soap. If your
vehicle is particularly dirty, use a
quality car wash detergent. Always
use a clean sponge, washing glove
or similar device and plenty of water
for best results. To avoid spots,
avoid washing when the hood is still
warm, immediately after or during
exposure to strong sunlight.
During winter months, it is especially important to wash the vehicle on a
regular basis. Large quantities of dirt and road salt are difficult to
remove and also cause damage to the vehicle. Remove any exterior
accessories, such as antennas, before entering a car wash.
After washing, apply the brakes several times to dry them.
Waxing your vehicle
Wax when water stops beading on the surface. This could be every three
or four months, depending on operating conditions.
Use only carnauba or synthetic-based waxes. Remove any bugs and tar
before waxing vehicle. Use cleaning fluid or alcohol with a clean cloth to
remove. Use tar remover to remove any tar spots.
Repairing paint chips
Minor scratches or paint damage from road debris may be repaired with
touch-up paint, repair foil or aerosol paint spray from the Ford accessory
line. Observe the application instructions on the products.
Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect remains, tar
spots, road salt and industrial fallout immediately.
Cleaning the wheels
Wash with the same detergent as the body of your vehicle. Do not use
acid-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuel or strong detergents. Never
use abrasives that will damage the finish of special wheel surfaces. Use a
tar remover to remove grease and tar.
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Cleaning the exterior lamps
Wash with the same detergent as the exterior of your vehicle. Use glass
cleaner or tar remover if necessary.
To avoid scratching the lamps, do not use a dry paper towel, chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners.
Cleaning the wiper blades
If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean the windshield and wiper
blades with undiluted windshield wiper solution or a mild detergent.
Rinse thoroughly with clean water. To avoid damaging the blades, do not
use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents.
Cleaning the instrument panel
Clean with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth.
Avoid cleaner or polish that increases the gloss of the upper portion of
the instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect the driver
from undesirable windshield reflection.
Cleaning the interior fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom or a vacuum cleaner.
Remove fresh spots immediately. Follow the directions that come with
the cleaner.
Cleaning and maintaining the safety belts
Clean the safety belts with a mild soap solution recommended for
cleaning upholstery or carpets. Do not bleach or dye the belts, because
these actions may weaken the belt webbing.
Check the safety belt system periodically to make sure there are no
nicks, wear or cuts. If your vehicle has been involved in an accident,
refer to theSafety belt maintenancesection in theSeating and safety
restraintschapter.
Underbody
Flush the complete underside of vehicle frequently. Keep body drain
holes unplugged. Inspect for road damage.
Inside windows
Use glass cleaner for the inside windows if they become fogged.
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.2L V6
engine4.6L V8
engine5.4L V8
engine6.8L V10
engine
Air filter FA-1632 FA-1632 FA-1632 FA-1632
Battery
(standard)BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650
Battery (optional) BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750
Battery (auxilary) BH-65DC BH-65DC BH-65DC BH-65DC
Fuel filter FG-872 FG-872 FG-872 FG-872
Oil filter FL-400-S FL-820-S FL-820-S FL-820-S
PCV Valve EV-152 EV-233 EV-233 EV-233
Spark plugs* AGSF-34EE AWSF-32PP AWSF-22E AWSF-22E
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for
spark plug gap information.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Engine oil
(includes
filter change)Motorcraft
5W30 Super
Premium Motor
OilAll 5.7L (6.0 quarts)
Engine
coolantFord Extended
Life Engine
Coolant
(DEX-COOL)4.2L V6 engine 22.0L (23.2 quarts)
4.6L V8 engine 23.7L (25.0 quarts)
5.4L V8 engine 27.4L (29.0 quarts)
6.8L V10 engine 29.0L (30.6 quarts)
Power
steering fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FAll Keep in FULL range
on dispstick
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Rear axle
1Refer to
footnote 4Ford 8.8/9.75
inch
conventional and
Traction-Lok2.6-2.7L
(5.5-5.8 pints)1
Dana 9.75 inch
(M60-IU)3.0L
(6.3 pints)2
Dana 10.5 inch
(M70-2U)3.1L
(6.6 pints)2
Dana 10.5 inch
(M70-1HD)3.5L
(7.5 pints)2
Dana 11.25 inch
(model 80)3.5L
(7.5 pints)2
Fuel tank N/A All regular and
extended length
vans and wagons
with 138 inch
wheelbase132.4L
(35.0 gallons)
138 inch
wheelbase
(except E-Super
Duty)140.0L
(37.0 gallons)
158 inch
wheelbase
(except E-Super
Duty)140.0L
(37.0 gallons)
4
176 inch
wheelbase
(except E-Super
Duty)140.0L
(37.0 gallons)
158 inch and
176 inch
wheelbase
(E-Super Duty)208.0L
(55 .0 gallons)
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part name Ford part
numberFord
specification
Brake fluid High Performance
DOT 3 Motor Vehicle
Brake FluidC6AZ-
19542-ABESA-
M6C25-A and
DOT 3
Door
weatherstripsSilicone Lubricant C0AZ-19553-AA
and
D7AZ-19553-AAESR-M13P4-A
Engine
coolantFord Premium
Cooling System FluidEFZ-19549-AA ESE-M97B44-A
Engine oil
(gasoline)Motorcraft 5W-30
Super Premium
Motor OilXO-
5W30-QSPWSS-M2C153-G
with API
Certification
Mark
Engine oil
(diesel)Consult separate diesel engine owner's guide
supplement
Hinges,
latches,
Striker plates,
fuel filler door
hinge, and
seat tracksMulti-Purpose
GreaseD0AZ-
19584-AA or
F5AZ-
19G209-AAESB-
M1C93-B or
ESR-
M1C159-A
Lock cylinders Penetrating
LubricantE8AZ-
19501-Bnone
Power
steering fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Automatic
transmission
(E4OD)Motorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Automatic
tranmission
(4R70W)Motorcraft
MERCONtVATFXT-5-QM MERCONtV
Disc brake
caliper railsSilicone Brake
Caliper and
Dielectric compoundD7AZ-19A331-A
WA-10ESE-M1C171-A
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.2L V6 engine
Cubic inches 256
Horsepower 200 @ 4800 rpm
Torque 250 lbs.ft. @ 2800 rpm
Required fuel grade 87 octane
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark plug gap 1.3-1.4 mm (0.052-.056 inch
Ignition system EDIS
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Engine 4.6L V8 engine
Cubic inches 281
Horsepower 215 @ 4450 rpm
Torque 290 lbs.ft. @ 3250 rpm
Required fuel grade 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark plug gap 1.3-1.4 mm (0.052-.056 inch
Ignition system EDIS
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Engine 5.4L V8 engine
Cubic inches 330
Horsepower 235 @ 4450 rpm
Torque 335 lbs.ft. @ 3000 rpm
Required fuel grade 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark plug gap 1.3-1.4 mm (0.052-.056 inch
Ignition system EDIS
Compression ratio 9.0:1
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Engine 6.8L V10 engine
Cubic inches 415
Horsepower 265 @ 4250 rpm
Torque 405 lbs.ft. @ 2750 rpm
Required fuel grade 87 octane
Firing order 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9
Spark plug gap 1.3-1.4 mm (0.052-.056 inch
Ignition system EDIS
Compression ratio 9.0:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Van/wagon models
E-150 E-250 E-350
(1) Overall height 2 054.8 mm (80.9
in)2 118.4 mm
(83.4)2 136.1
(84.1 in)
(2) Track front/rear 1 762.8 mm (69.4 in)/ 1 701.8 mm (67.0 in)
(3) Overall width
(excluding mirrors)2 014.2 mm (79.3 in)
(4) Wheelbase 3 505 mm (138 in)
(5) Overall length Regular van, 5 379.7 mm (211.8 in) Supervan, 5
892.8 mm (232.0 in)
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Aiming headlamps ....................125
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ..........................46
and child safety seats ..............47
description ................................46
disposal ......................................49
indicator light ...........................48
passenger air bag .....................47
Air conditioning
manual heating and air
conditioning system .......16,17,18
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description ................................64
Battery .......................................108
voltage gauge ............................12
Brake fluid
checking and adding ..............100
Brakes ..........................................63
anti-lock .....................................63
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .............................63
fluid, checking and adding ....100
Brake-shift interlock ...................65
Break-in period .............................2
Bulbs, replacing ........................122
headlamps ...............................123
specifications ..........................125
Changing a tire ...........................85
Child safety seats ........................51
Chime
headlamps on ..............................9
Cleaning your vehicle ...............125
engine compartment ..............127
fabric ........................................128
instrument panel ....................128
plastic parts ............................127
safety belts ..............................128
tail lamps .................................128
washing ....................................126
waxing .....................................126
wheels ......................................126
windows ..................................128Controls .......................................20
Emission control system ..........121
Engine ........................................134
check engine temperature
warning, message center .........96
service points ............................96
Engine block heater ...................61
Engine coolant
checking and adding .......101,102
disposal ....................................103
refill capacities ........................103
Engine oil ...............................97,99
changing oil and oil filter .........99
checking and adding ...........97,99
Exhaust fumes ............................62
Fail safe cooling ........................103
Fuel
calculating fuel economy .......120
improving fuel economy ..........76
octane rating ...........................119
quality ......................................120
running out of fuel .................120
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................118
Fuel gauge ...................................10
Fuel pump shut-off switch .........77
Fuse panels
instrument panel ......................79
power distribution box .............82
Fuses ............................................79
Gauges, Mechanical ....................10
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................11
Hazard flashers ...........................77
Headlamps ...................................13
daytime running lights .............13
flashing ......................................14
high beam .................................13
Heating ........................................14
High beams
indicator light .............................9
Index
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Fuel informationUnleaded only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacityRefer toRefill capacitiesin theCapacities
and specificationschapter.
Engine oil
specificationsUse only oil displaying the American
Petroleum Institute Certification Mark SAE
5W-30
Tire size and
pressureSee Safety Compliance Certification Label on
inside of driver door
Hood release
locationBottom left of driver side instrument panel
Fuel filler locationLeft rear of vehicle
Filling station information
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