towing 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.
Servicing your vehicle
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