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2. If the fluid level is low, start the engine.
3. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several
times.
4. Turn the engine off.
WARNING:For E-350 and E-450 vehicles with the Hydro-Boost
Brake System, do not press the brake pedal after the engine has
been turned off. Pressing the brake pedal after the engine has been
turned off will give a false power steering fluid level reading.
5. Recheck the fluid level on the dipstick. Do not add fluid if the level is
between the arrows in the FULL COLD range.
6. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the FULL COLD range. Be sure to put the
dipstick back in the reservoir. Refer toMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiesin this chapter for the proper fluid type.
BRAKE FLUID
•E-150/E-350 Single Rear Wheel
•E-350/E-450 Dual Rear Wheel
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Fuel tank–all
regular and
extended length
vans and wagons35.0 gallons
(132.4L)
—— Fuel tank–138 inch
wheelbase (except
E-Super Duty)40.0 gallons
(151.0L)
Fuel tank–158 inch
wheelbase (except
E-Super Duty)40.0 gallons
(151.0L)
8
Fuel tank–176 inch
wheelbase (except
E-Super Duty)40.0 gallons
(151.0L)
8
Fuel tank–158 inch
and 176 inch
wheelbase
(E-Super Duty)55.0 gallons
(208.0L)1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.2Use 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.3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size, if
equipped with an in-tank cooler, if equipped with 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.
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instrument panel ....................262
interior .....................................262
plastic parts ............................261
safety belts ..............................262
washing ....................................258
waxing .....................................259
wheels ......................................259
wiper blades ............................261
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......42–44
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................28
AM/FM Stereo ...........................21
AM/FM/CD .................................23
Compass, electronic ....................60
calibration .................................61
set zone adjustment .................60
Console
overhead ..............................58–59
Controls
power seat .................................92
Coolant
checking and adding ..............275
refill capacities ................279, 303
specifications ..........................303
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................66
Customer Assistance ................221
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................255
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................255
Getting roadside assistance ...221
Getting the service you
need .........................................250
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................256
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................254D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................45
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................296
engine oil .................................269
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................296
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................220
E
Electronic message center .........69
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................242
Emergency Flashers .................222
Emission control system ..........291
Engine ........................................310
cleaning ...................................260
coolant .....................................275
diesel ...........................................7
fail-safe cooling .......................280
idle speed control ...................272
lubrication specifications .......303
refill capacities ........................303
service points ..........................267
starting after a collision .........223
Engine block heater .................193
Engine oil ..................................269
checking and adding ..............269
dipstick ....................................269
filter, specifications ........271, 302
recommendations ...................271
refill capacities ........................303
specifications ..........................303
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Event data recording ....................6
Exhaust fumes ..........................193
F
Fail safe cooling ........................280
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....281
Fluid capacities .........................303
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................203
Fuel ............................................281
calculating fuel economy .......288
cap ...........................................284
capacity ...................................303
choosing the right fuel ...........286
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................291
detergent in fuel .....................286
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................281, 284, 288
filter, specifications ........281, 302
fuel pump shut-off switch .....223
improving fuel economy ........288
octane rating ...................286, 310
quality ......................................287
running out of fuel .................287
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................281
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................281, 286
Fuses ..........................................225
G
Garage door opener ....................59
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............284
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................288Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................222
Head restraints ...........................90
Headlamps ...................................45
aiming ........................................48
bulb specifications ....................51
daytime running lights .............45
flash to pass ..............................46
high beam .................................45
replacing bulbs .........................52
turning on and off ....................45
Heating
heater only system .............42, 44
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................43
Hood ..........................................266
I
Ignition ...............................190, 310
Illuminated visor mirror .............58
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................121
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................293
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................262
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................46
J
Jack ............................................232
positioning ...............................232
storage .....................................232
Jump-starting your vehicle ......242
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locking/unlocking
doors ..............................78, 83–84
panic alarm ...............................84
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................85
replacing the batteries .............84
Reverse camera .........................217
Reverse sensing system ...........214
Roadside assistance ..................221
Roll stability control .................198
S
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .......98–102
Safety defects, reporting ..........257
Safety restraints ..................98–102
Belt-Minder...........................103
extension assembly ................107
for adults ...........................99–101
for children .............................117
warning light and chime ........103
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................124
Safety seats for children ..........121
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................311
Satellite Radio Information ........38
Seats ............................................90
child safety seats ....................121
front seats .................................91
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................86, 88
Servicing your vehicle ..............265
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................23
AM/FM stereo ...........................21AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................28
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........235
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................302, 310
Special notice ................................8
ambulance conversions ..............8
diesel-powered vehicles .............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................303
Speed control ..............................66
Stability system .........................198
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......192
Starting your vehicle ........190–192
jump starting ..........................242
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................58
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........42, 44
Tilt steering wheel ......................58
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....156
Tires ...........................138–139, 232
alignment ................................148
care ..........................................144
changing ..................232, 235–237
checking the pressure ............143
inflating ...................................140
label .........................................155
replacing ..........................146, 237
rotating ....................................148
safety practices .......................147
sidewall information ...............150
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