brake FORD E SERIES 2009 4.G Repair Manual

Battery relearn
Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically controlled by a computer,
some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. When
the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine must
relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and
performance. Flexible fuel vehicles (FFV) must also relearn the ethanol
content of the fuel for optimum driveability and performance. To begin
this process:
1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake.
2. Put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the
engine.
3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
6. Release the parking brake. With your foot on the brake pedal and with
the A/C on, put the vehicle in D (Drive) and allow the engine to idle for
at least one minute.
7. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process.
•The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km) or more to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy along with the ethanol content
for flexible fuel vehicles.
•If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle quality
of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle trim is
eventually relearned.
•For flexible fuel vehicles, if you are operating on E85, you may
experience poor starts or an inability to start the engine and
driveability problems until the fuel trim and ethanol content have been
relearned.
If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and radio settings must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
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•Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste
fuel.
•Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
•Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
•Slow down gradually.
•Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]).
•Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
•Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between the top gears occurs. Unnecessary
shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
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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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The fluid level will drop slowly as the brakes wear, and will rise when the
brake components are replaced. Fluid levels between the “MIN” and
“MAX” lines are within the normal operating range; there is no need to
add fluid. If the fluid levels are outside of the normal operating range the
performance of the system could be compromised; seek service from
your authorized dealer immediately.
DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE
Your vehicle may be equipped with universal joints that require
lubrication. Refer to thescheduled maintenance informationfor
maintenance intervals. If the original universal joints are replaced with
universal joints equipped with grease fittings, lubrication will also be
necessary.
TRANSMISSION FLUID
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)
Refer to yourscheduled maintenance informationfor scheduled
intervals for fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not
consume fluid. However, the fluid level should be checked if the
transmission is not working properly, i.e., if the transmission slips or
shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage.
Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. To obtain an
accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it is at normal operating
temperature (approximately 20 miles [30 km]). If your vehicle has been
operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic during hot
weather or pulling a trailer, the vehicle should be turned off for about
30 minutes to allow fluid to cool before checking.
1. Drive the vehicle 20 miles (30 km) or until it reaches normal operating
temperature.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal,
start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear
ranges. Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage.
4. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running.
5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. If
necessary, refer toIdentifying components in the engine compartment
in this chapter for the location of the dipstick.
6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube.
7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in
the designated area for normal operating temperature or ambient
temperature.
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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Brake fluidBetween MIN and
MAX on reservoirMotorcraft High
Performance DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake FluidPM-1-C /
WSS-M6C62-A or
WSS-M6C65-A1
Door weatherstrips — Silicone Spray LubricantXL-6 /
ESR-M13P4-A
Hinges, latches,
Striker plates, fuel
filler door hinge,
and seat tracks—Motorcraft Multi-Purpose
GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 /
ESB-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft Penetrating
and Lock LubricantXL-1 /
None
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Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The VIN is located on the driver side instrument panel or on the
certification label. It contains the following information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint
System
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
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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A
Accessory delay ..........................63
AdvanceTrac ..............................198
Air cleaner filter ...............300–302
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................107–108
and child safety seats ............109
description ..............................108
disposal ....................................112
driver airbag ............................110
indicator light .........................112
operation .................................110
passenger airbag .....................110
passenger deactivation
switch ......................................113
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................275
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................195–196
Anti-theft system ........................86
arming the system ....................87
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................20, 22, 27
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................207, 209, 212
fluid, adding ............................296
fluid, checking ........................296
fluid, refill capacities ..............303
fluid, specification ..................303
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................34
Auxiliary power point .................61
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........303
refill capacities ........................303
traction lok ..............................203B
Battery .......................................272
acid, treating emergencies .....272
jumping a disabled battery ....242
maintenance-free ....................272
replacement, specifications ...302
servicing ..................................272
Belt-Minder.............................103
Booster seats .............................132
Brakes ........................................195
anti-lock ...........................195–196
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................196
fluid, checking and adding ....295
fluid, refill capacities ..............303
fluid, specifications .................303
lubricant specifications ..........303
parking ....................................196
shift interlock ..........................205
trailer .......................................184
Bulbs ............................................50
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....303
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................232
Child safety seats ......................121
in front seat ............................121
in rear seat ..............................121
LATCH .....................................124
recommendations ...................119
tether anchorage hardware ...127
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................132
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............260
exterior ....................................263
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K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................78
Keys .............................................88
positions of the ignition .........190
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................51
daytime running light ...............45
headlamps .................................45
headlamps, flash to pass ..........46
instrument panel, dimming .....46
interior lamps ...........................49
replacing bulbs .........................52
LATCH anchors .........................124
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........196
Load limits .................................167
Loading instructions .................173
Locks
autolock .....................................78
doors ..........................................78
Lubricant specifications ...........303
Lug nuts ....................................241
Lumbar support, seats ...............92
M
Message center ...........................69
warning messages .....................74
Mirrors ...................................63–64
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................63
fold away ...................................65
side view mirrors (power) .......64Motorcraft parts ........264, 281, 302
N
Navigation system .......................41
O
Octane rating ............................286
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................269
P
Parking brake ............................196
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....302
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................228
Power door locks ........................78
Power mirrors .............................64
Power point .................................61
Power steering ..........................203
fluid, checking and adding ....294
fluid, refill capacity ................303
fluid, specifications .................303
Power Windows ...........................62
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................203
R
Radio ................................20, 22, 27
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................119
Relays ........................................225
Remote entry system .................82
illuminated entry ......................86
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snow tires and chains ............166
spare tire .........................233, 235
terminology .............................139
tire grades ...............................139
treadwear ........................138, 145
Towing .......................................174
recreational towing .................189
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............184
trailer towing ..........................174
wrecker ....................................248
Traction control ........................197
Traction-lok rear axle ...............203
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................184
Transmission .............................205
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....205
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................296
fluid, refill capacities ..............303
lubricant specifications ..........303
Turn signal ..................................49U
Upfitter controls .........................68
V
Vehicle loading ..........................167
Ventilating your vehicle ...........193
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................268
Water, Driving through .............220
Windows
power .........................................62
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................57
checking and adding fluid .....268
replacing wiper blades ...........269
Wrecker towing .........................248
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