steering FORD E SERIES 2003 4.G Owner's Manual

Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCON
AT FAll Keep in FULL
range on
dispstick
Rear axle
4Motorcraft SAE
75W-140
Synthetic rear
axle lubricantVisteon 8.8/9.75
inch
conventional and
Traction-Lok2.6-2.7L (5.5-5.8
pints)2
Hypoid Gear Oil
SAE 90Dana 9.75 inch
(M60-IU)3.0L (6.3 pints)3
Motorcraft
80W-90
Premium rear
axle lubricantDana 10.5 inch
(M70-2U)3.1L (6.6 pints)3
Dana 10.5 inch
(M70-1HD)3.5L (7.5 pints)3
Dana 135
(E-550 only)11.6L (24.5
pints)3
Fuel tank N/A All regular and
extended length
vans and wagons132.4L (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)
5
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)
E-550 208.0L (55.0
gallons)
Maintenance and Specifications
215

Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Engine
oil-gasoline
engineMotorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor OilXO-5W20-QSP WSS-M2C153-H
with API
Certification
Mark
Engine oil-diesel
engineRefer to the7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct
Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement.
Hinges, latches,
Striker plates,
fuel filler door
hinge, and seat
tracksMotorcraft
Multi-Purpose
GreaseXG–4 or XL-5 ESR-M1C159-A
or
ESB-M1C93–B
Lock cylinders Motorcraft
Penetrating and
Lock LubricantMotorcraft XL-1 none
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCON
AT FXT-2-QDX MERCON

Automatic
transmission
(4R100)
1
Motorcraft
MERCON
AT FXT-2-QDX MERCON

Automatic
tranmission
(4R70W)
1
Motorcraft
MERCON
V
AT FXT-5-QM MERCON
V
Disc brake
caliper railsMotorcraft
Silicone Brake
Caliper Grease
and Dielectric
CompoundXG-4 ESE-M1C171-A
Parking brake
assembly
(E-450/550
Super Duty)Motorcraft
MERCON

Automatic
Transmission
FluidXT-2-QDX MERCON

Visteon
conventional and
Traction-Lok
axles (E-150)
2
Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantXY-75W140–QL WSL-M2C192-A
Maintenance and Specifications
218

L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................55
cargo lamps ...............................54
daytime running light ...............53
headlamps .................................53
headlamps, flash to pass ..........54
instrument panel, dimming .....54
interior lamps ...........................55
replacing bulbs ...................55–60
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................54
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........114
speed control ............................69
Load limits .................................122
GAWR ......................................122
GVWR ......................................122
trailer towing ..........................122
Loading instructions .................124
Lubricant specifications ...217, 220
Lumbar support, seats ...............76
M
Mirrors
fold away ...................................67
side view mirrors (power) .......66
Motorcraft parts ................198, 212
O
Octane rating ............................197
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................179
P
Parking brake ............................115Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....212
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................144
Power door locks ........................71
Power point .................................65
Power steering ..........................115
fluid, checking and adding ....203
fluid, refill capacity ................213
fluid, specifications .........217, 220
Power Windows ...........................66
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................116
R
Radio ..........................15, 17, 20, 24
Relays ................................140, 147
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ......................74
locking/unlocking doors ...........71
Roadside assistance ..................137
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................80, 82–85
Safety defects, reporting ..........169
Safety restraints ..............80, 82–85
belt minder ...............................86
cleaning the safety belts ..........90
extension assembly ..................90
for adults .............................82–84
for children .........................95–96
lap belt ......................................85
warning light and chime ..........86
Safety seats for children ............99
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................80
Index
230

Seats ............................................75
child safety seats ......................99
Servicing your vehicle ..............176
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ...........................................147
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................212, 220
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............6
diesel-powered vehicles .............6
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................217, 220
Speed control ..............................67
Starting your vehicle ........111–113
jump starting ..........................155
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................62
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........50, 52
Tires ...................................207–209
changing ..........................147–148
replacing ..........................150, 211
rotating ....................................210
snow tires and chains ............211
tire grades ...............................208
treadwear ................................207
Towing .......................................124
recreational towing .................136trailer towing ..........................124
wrecker ....................................160
Traction-lok rear axle ...............116
Transmission .............................117
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................204
fluid, refill capacities ..............213
lubricant specifications ..217, 220
Trunk ...........................................70
Turn signal ..................................54
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................220
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................222
Vehicle loading ..........................122
Ventilating your vehicle ...........114
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................178
Water, Driving through .............121
Windows
power .........................................66
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................61
checking and adding fluid .....178
replacing wiper blades .............61
Wrecker towing .........................160
Index
231