ECO mode FORD E SERIES 2004 4.G Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement Manual

Crown Victoria (3600 psi)
Fueling method Standard tanks With extended range
system
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Slow-fill 45.0L (11.9 gallons) 59.1L (15.6 gallons)
Fast-fill 38.2L (10.1 gallons) 50.3L (13.3 gallons)
1Police and Taxi vehicles.
Extended range fuel system
Crown Victoria Police and Taxi vehicles with the extended range fuel
system have a 5–passenger seating configuration with one additional
CNG fuel tank mounted in the luggage compartment.
E-Series 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 F-150 Heritage models, your NGV has the capability for towing up to
2,267 kg (5,000 lbs.) using the factory installed step-bumper. It is
recommended that the vehicleNOTbe modified for towing (i.e.-any
frame-mounted hitches).
Crown Victoria and E-Series Van/Wagon and Cutaway models are not
equipped with a trailer towing option. It is recommended that the vehicle
NOTbe modified for towing.
TOWING YOUR CNG VEHICLE
Refer to your Owner’s Guide for towing procedure except E-Series
vehicles 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 or the
national website: www.afdc.doe.gov/refueling.html. 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.
Tank inspection and replacement
For your protection, the CNG fuel tanks require visual inspection every
three years or 58,000 kilometers (36,000 miles) whichever comes first.
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The purpose of the inspection is to check for exterior damage to the
tank which would shorten its usable life span. This inspection should
only be done by qualified NGV Ford service technicians.
The expiration date for the tank replacement is stated on each tank label
See instructions on fuel container for inspection and service life.
Coalescent fuel filter assembly
Your vehicle is equipped with a coalescent fuel filter assembly. Its
primary function is to remove contaminants; oil and water carryover
moisture from the fuel and trap it in the filter bowl.
The coalescent filter bowl should be drained every 48,000 kilometers
(30,000 miles). Perform fuel system depressurization procedure (outlined
in Service Manual) before disassembling the filter to avoid fuel pressure
regulator damage. The filter element (FG-985) and housing O-ring seal
should also be replaced as specified in the Scheduled Maintenence
Guide.
Spark plugs
Replace spark plugs every 96,000 kilometers (60,000 miles) on E-Series
and F-150 Heritage models and every 60,000 km (36,000 miles) on
Crown Victoria models. Use recommended nickel-plated platinum spark
plugs with the Motorcraft part number AWSF-22FM1 (or equivalent) on
E-Series and F-150 Heritage models and spark plugs with the Motorcraft
part number AWSF-22FM (or equivalent) on Crown Victoria models.
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