FORD E SERIES 2005 4.G Owners Manual

Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Fuel tank N/A All regular and
extended length
vans and wagons35.0 gallons
(132.4L)
138 inch
wheelbase
(except E-Super
Duty)37.0 gallons
(140.0L)
158 inch
wheelbase
(except E-Super
Duty)37.0 gallons
(140.0L)
5
176 inch
wheelbase
(except E-Super
Duty)37.0 gallons
(140.0L)
158 inch and
176 inch
wheelbase
(E-Super Duty)55 .0 gallons
(208.0L)
Transmission
fluid
6Motorcraft
MERCON
V
AT FAutomatic
(4R70/75 E)13.9 quarts
(13.2L)7
Motorcraft
MERCON
SP
AT FTorqShift
(5–speed)17.5 quarts
(16.6L)7
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll 4.2 quarts
(4.0L)
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.2If your vehicle’s rear axle is filled with a synthetic rear axle lubricant it
is considered lubricated for life. These lubricants do not need to be
checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the
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axle assembly has been submerged in water. The axle lubricant should
be changed any time the rear axle has been submerged in water.
Fill 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6 mm to 14 mm) below bottom of fill hole.
Add 4 oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118–A, for complete refill of 8.8 inch
and 9.75 inch Traction-Lok axles.
3Fill Dana rear axles to 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6 mm to 14 mm) below
bottom of fill hole. Fill Visteon axles 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6 mm to 14
mm) below bottom of fill hole.
4Visteon Traction-Lok axles require 4 oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction
Modifier XL—3 or equivalent. Dana limited-slip axles (E250/350/450/550)
require 8 oz. (237ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL—3 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A.
5Optional fuel tank 208L (55 gallon).6Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the
correct type. Refer to yourScheduled Maintenance Guideto determine
the correct service interval.
Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCON
and MERCON
V. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCON
type
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCON
V type fluid.
MERCON
, MERCON
V and MERCON
SP are not
interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON
, MERCON
V and
MERCON
SP. Use of dual usage fluids in an automatic
transmission application requiring MERCON
SP may cause
transmission damage. Use of a transmission fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
7Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size, if equipped with an in-tank cooler, if equipped an
oil to air cooler and if equipped with a remote filter assembly. The
amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the
indication on the dipstick’s normal operating range.
8If your vehicle is equipped with a single row radiator, there will be a
label on the top side of the radiator indicating “1 Row Radiator”.
9Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine
oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification
WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Door
weatherstripsSilicone
LubricantXL-6 ESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolant Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7-A (U.S.,
except CA and
OR), VC-7-B (CA
and OR only)WSS
-M97B51-A1
Engine
oil-gasoline
engineMotorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)XO-5W20-QSP
(US)
CXO-5W20–LSP12
(Canada)WSS-M2C930-A
with API
Certification
Mark
Engine
oil-diesel engineRefer to thePower 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

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Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Automatic
transmission
(4R70/75 E)
1
Motorcraft
MERCON
V
AT FXT-5-QM MERCON
V
Automatic
transmission
TorqShift
(5–speed)
1
Motorcraft
MERCON
SP
AT FXT-6–QSP MERCON
SP
WSS-M2C919–D
Disc brake
caliper railsMotorcraft
Silicone Brake
Caliper Grease
and Dielectric
CompoundXG-3-A ESE-M1C171-A
Parking brake
assembly
(E-450 Super
Duty)Motorcraft
MERCON

Automatic
Transmission
FluidXT-2-QDX MERCON

Visteon
conventional
and
Traction-Lok
axles
2
Motorcraft SAE
75W-140
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantXY-75W140–QL WSL-M2C192–A
Dana M70HD
(M273HD)
E-350 DSO
Dana M60
(M248)
E-250/350 DSO
limited slip
3
SAE 75W-140
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantXY-75W140–QL WSL-M2C192–A
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Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Dana Limited
Slip Axles
3
M60 (M248)
E-250/350
M70FF
(M267FF)
E-350
M70HD
(M273HD)
E-450SAE 90 Hypoid
Gear OilC6AZ-19580–E ESW-M2C105–E
Dana
conventional
axles
M60 (M248)
E-250/350
M70FF
(M267FF)
E-350
M70HD
(M273HD)
E-450SAE 80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle LubricantXY-80W90–QL WSP-M2C197–A
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32–A WSB-M8B16–A2
1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the
correct type. Refer to yourScheduled Maintenance Guideto determine
the correct service interval.
Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCON
and MERCON
V. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCON
type
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCON
V type fluid.
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MERCON
and MERCON
V type fluids are not interchangeable.
DO NOT mix MERCON
and MERCON
V. Use of a transmission
fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCON
and MERCON
V) in
an automatic transmission application requiring MERCON
may
cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
2Add 4 oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent for
complete refill of Visteon Traction-Lok rear axles.
3Add 8 oz. (237 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of Dana
Limited Slip rear axles.
ENGINE DATA
Engine*4.6L V8
engine5.4L V8
engine6.8L V10 engine
Cubic inches 281 330 415
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug Coil on plug
Spark plug gap0.052–0.056
inch
(1.32–1.42mm)0.052–0.056
inch
(1.32–1.42mm)0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42mm)
Compression
ratio9.4:1 9.0:1 9.0:1
*Refer to thePower Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s
Guide Supplementfor diesel engine information.
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VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Van/wagon models
E-150 – Inches
(mm)E-250 – Inches
(mm)E-350 –
Inches
(mm)
(1) Overall height 80.7 (2050) 83.4 (2118) 84.1 (2136)
(2) Track front/rear 69.4 (1763)/
67.2(1707)69.4 (1763)/
66.6 (1692)69.4 (1763)/
66.4 (1687)
(3) Overall width
(excluding mirrors)79.3 (2014)
(4) Wheelbase 138.0 (3505)
(5) Overall length Regular van: 211.8. (5381)
Extended van: 231.8 (5889)
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Cutaway/commercial stripped chassis models
E-350 – inches (mm) E-Super Duty –
inches (mm)
(1) Overall height Refer to Body Builder for specifications.
(2) Track front/rearCutaway:
69.4 (1763)
SRW: 72.1 (1831)
DRW: 73.2 (1859)
Stripped Chassis:
69.4 (1763)
SRW: 66.4 (1687)
DRW: 73.2 (1859)69.4 (1763)/
77.7 (1974)
(3) Overall width Refer to Body Builder for specifications.
(4) Wheelbase 138.0 (3505)
158.0 (4013)
176.0 (4470)158.0 (4013)
176.0 (4470)
(5) Overall length Refer to Body Builder for specifications.
4
5
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Complete Ford built vehicles
The vehicle identification number is attached to your vehicle in the
following places:
•On the metal tag attached to the top of the instrument panel on the
driver’s side.
•On the certification label. This
label is required by the National
Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and is made of
special material. If it is tampered
with, it will be destroyed or a
destruction pattern will appear.
Certification label for incomplete vehicles
On completed derivations of incomplete vehicles, the certification label is
affixed at a location determined by a subsequent stage manufacturer of
the completed vehicle. In these cases the completed vehicle is
manufactured in two or more stages by two or more separate
manufacturers.
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GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your
vehicle through your local authorized Ford or Ford of Canada dealer.
These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your
automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style
and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. In addition, each accessory
is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford’s rigorous
engineering and safety specifications. Ford Motor Company will repair or
replace any properly dealer-installed Genuine Ford Accessory found to
be defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship during the
warranty period, as well as any component damaged by the defective
accessory. The accessory will be warranted for whichever provides you
the greatest benefit:
•12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) (whichever occurs first), or
•the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty.
This means that Genuine Ford Accessories purchased along with your
new vehicle and installed by the dealer are covered for the full length of
your New Vehicle’s Limited Warranty — 3 years or 36,000 miles (60,000
km) (whichever occurs first). Contact your dealer for details and a copy
of the warranty.
Not all accessories are available for all models.
The following is a list of several Genuine Ford Accessory products for
your vehicle. Not all accessories are available for all models. For a
complete listing of the accessories that are available for your vehicle,
please contact your dealer or visit our online store at:
www.fordaccessoriesstore.com.
Exterior style
Bug shields
Deflectors
Exterior trim
Fender flares
Front end covers
Grille inserts
Headlamps, taillamps, fog lights and Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)
Running boards
Sliding rear windows - manual and power
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