maintenance FORD E SERIES 2000 4.G Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement Manual

ABOUT THIS SUPPLEMENT
This booklet supplements your Owner Guide and is part of the owner's
portfolio. It describes the operation of your natural gas vehicle (NGV)
and how it differs from a standard gasoline powered vehicle. Therefore it
is very important that you read this guide and thoroughly familiarize
yourself and others operating the vehicle with this information.
Some of the information in this supplement replaces certain instructions
in the Owner Guide. Please read this supplement carefully and
completely. Refer to the Owner Guide for complete vehicle information.
WARNINGS
Warnings remind you to be especially careful in those areas of the
vehicle where carelessness can cause damage to your vehicle or possible
personal injury to yourself, your passengers or others. Please read all
warnings carefully.
ABOUT THE WARRANTIES
The normal vehicle warranties will apply to your NGV. For further
information, refer to your Warranty Information Booklet.
Specified maintenance procedures must be followed. Repairs must be
made by trained personnel.
It is important that your NGV be properly maintained by qualified Ford
trained gaseous fuel service technicians. If a problem occurs, it is
important that properly trained personnel diagnose and repair the cause.
If the problem relates to the fuel system, proper part replacement is
imperative to keep your vehicle operating correctly. NGV fuel system
components and standard gasoline fuel system components are not
interchangeable. If your NGV is not maintained in accordance with
approved service procedures, damage may occur and your warranty may
be invalidated.
Any modification to the fuel system of your NGV voids the Ford New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Introduction
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Extended range fuel system
Crown Victoria Police and Taxi vehicles with the extended range fuel
system have a 5±passenger seating configuration with two additional
CNG fuel tanks mounted in the luggage compartment. Maximum cargo
capacity for these vehicles is 29 kg (65 lbs.).
Econoline vehicles with the extended range fuel system have one
additional CNG fuel tank mounted in the cargo area behind the rear seat.
TRAILER TOWING
On Econoline and F-Series models, your NGV has the capability for
towing using the factory installed step-bumper. Refer to the following
chart for weight ratings:
F-Series
All 2 267 kg (5 000 lbs.)
Econoline
All except Regular Van (E-250 and E-350) and
Super Van (E-250) with 3.73 axle2 267 kg (5 000 lbs.)
Regular Van (E-250 and E-350) and Super Van
(E-250) with 3.73 axle2 041 kg (4 500 lbs.)
It is recommended that the vehicleNOTbe modified for towing (i.e.-any
frame-mounted hitches).
On Crown Victoria models, you vehicle is not equipped with a trailer towing
option. It is recommended that the vehiclenotbe modified for towing.
TOWING YOUR CNG VEHICLE
Refer to your Owner's Guide for towing procedure except Econolines
with the optional tank package whichMUSTbe flat-bed towed.
NGV REFUELING STATIONS
To obtain a directory of all the refueling stations in the United States,
contact the American Gas Association (AGA) at (703) 841±8400. In
Canada, contact Union Gas at 1±800±265±5277
SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
The following is a brief description of unique maintenance items for your
NGV. For a complete list of maintenance items and intervals, refer to
yourService Guide.
Servicing your vehicle
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