weight FORD E SERIES 2024 Owner's Manual

Information Contained on theTire Sidewall
Both United States and CanadaFederal regulations require tiremanufacturers to placestandardized information on thesidewall of all tires. Thisinformation identifies anddescribes the fundamentalcharacteristics of the tire and alsoprovides a U.S. DOT TireIdentification Number for safetystandard certification and in caseof a recall.
Information on P Type Tires
P215/65R15 95H is an example ofa tire size, load index and speedrating. The definitions of theseitems are listed below. (Note thatthe tire size, load index and speedrating for your vehicle may bedifferent from this example.)
A.P: Indicates a tire, designatedby the Tire and Rim Association,that may be used for service oncars, sport utility vehicles,minivans and light trucks.Note: Ifyour tire size does not begin witha letter this may mean it isdesignated by either the EuropeanTire and Rim TechnicalOrganization or the Japan TireManufacturing Association.
B.215: Indicates the nominalwidth of the tire in millimetersfrom sidewall edge to sidewalledge. In general, the larger thenumber, the wider the tire.
C.65: Indicates the aspect ratiowhich gives the tire's ratio ofheight to width.
D.R: Indicates a radial type tire.
E.15: Indicates the wheel or rimdiameter in inches. If you changeyour wheel size, you have topurchase new tires to match thenew wheel diameter.
F.95: Indicates the tire's loadindex. It is an index that relates tohow much weight a tire can carry.You may find this information inyour owner’s manual. If not,contact a local tire dealer.
Note:You may not find thisinformation on all tires because itis not required by federal law.
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HIGH SPEED DRIVING CAN BEDANGEROUS
Correct inflation pressure isespecially important. However, athigh speeds, even with the correctinflation pressure, a road hazardfor example is more difficult toavoid and if contact is made, hasa greater chance of causing tiredamage than at a lower speed.Moreover, driving at high speedreduces the reaction timeavailable to avoid accidents andbring your vehicle to a safe stop.
If you see any damage to a tire orwheel, replace it with the spare atonce and visit a participating TireRetailer.
Exceeding the maximum speedsshown on the following page foreach type of tire will cause the tireto build up excessive heat whichcan cause tire damage that couldresult in sudden tire destructionand rapid air loss. Failure tocontrol a vehicle when one ormore tires experience a sudden airloss can lead to an accident.
In any case, you should notexceed reasonable speeds asindicated by the legal limitsand driving conditions.
DO NOT OVERLOAD: DRIVINGON ANY OVERLOADED TIRE ISDANGEROUS
The maximum load rating of yourtires is molded on the tire sidewall.Do not exceed this rating. Followthe loading instructions of themanufacturer of your vehicle andthis will ensure that your tires arenot overloaded. Tires which areloaded beyond their maximumallowable loads for the particularapplication will build up excessiveheat that may result in sudden tiredestruction. Do not exceed thegross axle weight rating for anyaxle on your vehicle.
TIRE ALTERATIONS
Do not make or allow to be made
any alterations on your tires.Alterations may prevent properperformance, leading to tiredamage which can result in anaccident. Tires which becomeunserviceable due to alterationssuch as truing, whitewall inlays,addition of balancing or sealantliquids, or the use of tire dressingcontaining petroleum distillatesare excluded from warrantycoverage.
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REPAIRS - WHEREVERPOSSIBLE, SEE YOUR TIRERETAILER AT ONCE
If any tire sustains a puncture,have the tire demounted andthoroughly inspected by a tireretailer for possible damage thatmay have occurred. A tread areapuncture in any passenger or lighttruck tire can be repaired providedthat the puncture hole is not morethan 1/4” in diameter, not morethan one radial cable per casingply is damaged, and the tire hasnot been damaged further by thepuncturing object or by runningunderinflated. Tire puncturesconsistent with these guidelinesshould only be repaired byfollowing the US TireManufacturers Association(USTMA) recommended repairprocedures. Plug-only repairsdone on-the-wheel are consideredimproper and therefore, notrecommended. Such repairs arenot reliable and may cause furtherdamage to the tire.
STORAGE
Tires contain waxes andemollients to protect their outersurfaces from ozone and weatherchecking. As the tire rolls andflexes, the waxes and emollientscontinually migrate to the surface,replenishing this protectionthroughout the normal use of thetire. Consequently, when tires situnused for long periods of time (amonth or more) their surfaces
become dry and more susceptibleto ozone and weather checkingand the casing becomessusceptible to flat spotting.Forthis reason, tires should alwaysbe stored in a cool, dry, clean,indoor environment. If storageis for one month or more,eliminate the weight from thetires by raising the vehicle or byremoving the tires from thevehicle. Failure to store tires inaccordance with theseinstructions could result indamage to your tires orpremature aging of the tiresand sudden tire failure.
When tires are stored, be sure theyare placed away from sources ofheat and ozone such as directsunlight, hot pipes and electricgenerators. Be sure that surfaceson which tires are stored are cleanand free from grease, gasoline orother substances, which coulddeteriorate the rubber. Failure tostore tires in accordance withthese instructions could result indamage to your tires or prematureaging of the tires and sudden tirefailure.
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
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LOCATING THE VEHICLEIDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The vehicle identification number is on theleft-hand side of the instrument panel.
Note:In the illustration, XXXX isrepresentative of your vehicle identificationnumber.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATIONNUMBER OVERVIEW
The vehicle identification number containsthe following information:
World manufacturer identifier.A
Brake system, gross vehicleweight rating, restraint devicesand their locations.
B
Make, vehicle line, series, bodytype.C
Engine or motor type.D
Check digit.E
Model year.F
Assembly plant.G
Production sequence number.H
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For a complete listing of the accessoriesthat are available for your vehicle, pleasecontact your authorized dealer or visit theonline store web site:
Web Address (United States)
www.Accessories.Ford.com
Web Address (Canada)
www.Accessories.Ford.ca
We will repair or replace any properlyauthorized dealer-installed Ford OriginalAccessory found to be defective infactory-supplied materials or workmanshipduring the warranty period, as well as anycomponent damaged by the defectiveaccessories.
We will warrant your Ford OriginalAccessory through the warranty thatprovides the greatest benefit:
•24 months, unlimited mileage.
•The remainder of your new vehiclelimited warranty.
Contact an authorized dealer for detailsand a copy of the warranty.
Ford Licensed Accessories are theaccessory manufacturer's designs. Themanufacturer develops and thereforewarrants Ford Licensed Accessories, anddoes not design or test these accessoriesto Ford Motor Company engineeringrequirements. Contact an authorized Forddealer for the manufacturer’s limitedwarranty details, and request a copy of theFord Licensed Accessories product limitedwarranty from the accessory manufacturer.
For maximum vehicle performance, keepthe following information in mind whenadding accessories or equipment to yourvehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment,passengers and luggage to yourvehicle, do not exceed the total weightcapacity of the vehicle or of the frontor rear axle (GVWR or GAWR asindicated on the Safety ComplianceCertification label). Ask an authorizeddealer for specific weight information.
•The Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and CanadianRadio TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC) regulate the useof mobile communications systemsthat are equipped with radiotransmitters, for example two-wayradios, telephones and theft alarms.Any such equipment installed in yourvehicle should comply with FederalCommunications Commission (FCC)and Canadian RadioTelecommunications Commission(CRTC) regulations and should beinstalled only by an authorized dealer.
•An authorized dealer needs to installmobile communications systems.Improper installation may harm theoperation of your vehicle, particularlyif the manufacturer did not design themobile communication systemspecifically for automotive use.
•If you or an authorized Ford dealer addany non-Ford electrical or electronicaccessories or components to yourvehicle, you may adversely affectbattery performance and durability. Inaddition, you may also adversely affectthe performance of other electricalsystems in the vehicle.
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AUXILIARY SWITCHES (IF
EQUIPPED)
For maximum vehicle performance, keepthe following information in mind whenadding accessories or equipment to yourvehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment,passengers and luggage to yourvehicle, do not exceed the total weightcapacity of the vehicle or of the frontor rear axle (GVWR or GAWR asindicated on the Safety ComplianceCertification label). Ask an authorizeddealer for specific weight information.
•The Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and CanadianRadio TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC) regulate the useof mobile communications systemsequipped with radio transmitters, forexample, two-way radios, telephonesand theft alarms. Any such equipmentinstalled in your vehicle should complywith Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and CanadianRadio TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC) regulations, andshould be installed by an authorizeddealer.
•An authorized dealer needs to installmobile communications systems.Improper installation may harm theoperation of your vehicle, particularlyif the manufacturer did not design themobile communication systemspecifically for automotive use.
•If you or an authorized Ford dealer addany non-Ford electrical or electronicaccessories or components to yourvehicle, you may adversely affectbattery performance and durability. Inaddition, you may also adversely affectthe performance of other electricalsystems in the vehicle.
The auxiliary switch option packageprovides four switches, mounted in thecenter of the instrument panel. Theseswitches operate when the vehicle isrunning or from battery power, dependingon the switchable PDB fuse locations #82and #83. Ford recommends, however, thatthe engine remain running to maintainbattery charge when using the auxiliaryswitches for extended periods of time orhigher current draws.
When switched on, the auxiliary switchesprovide 20 amps or 40 amps of electricalbattery power for a variety of personal orcommercial uses.
The switches include the fuse and relay kit.This kit contains the required fuses andrelays that an authorized technician needsto install into the power distribution box,located under the hood. Refer to theinstruction sketch included in the kit.Contact an authorized dealer for service.
Each switch includes a power lead (ablunt-cut and sealed wire) located in theunderhood cowl shield above the engineblock powertrain control module.
The power leads are coded as follows:
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Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature......................................................148Overriding Automatic High BeamControl.............................................................55
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Parking Aids....................................................105Parking Brake.................................................100Passive Anti-Theft System.........................47PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................47Perchlorate..........................................................7Playing Media From a USB Device........242Post-Collision Braking................................143Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking.............................45Power Seats.....................................................78Power Steering Fluid Check......................173Power Windows.............................................56Pre-Collision Assist.......................................118Protecting the Environment........................17PunctureSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................218
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Radio Frequency CertificationLabels...........................................................258Cruise Control Module.....................................258Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemSensors..............................................................261Rear Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification...............................................234Rear Passenger Climate Controls............75Rear View Camera.......................................105Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera...................................105Recommended Towing Weights............128Reduced Engine Performance.................136Refueling...........................................................88Remote Control..............................................42Removing a Headlamp...............................179Repairing Minor Paint Damage................187Replacement PartsRecommendation.........................................8Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................44
Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)...............................................................149Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)..............................................................148Resuming the Set Speed...........................107Roadside Assistance...................................142Roadside Emergencies...............................139Running-InSee: Breaking-In...................................................137Running Out of Fuel......................................87
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Safety Precautions........................................85Scheduled Maintenance...........................249Seatbelt Extensions......................................34Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................33Seatbelts...........................................................30Principle of Operation........................................30Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime...............................................................33Seats...................................................................76Security...............................................................47Service Data......................................................15Setting the Cruise Control Speed..........106Sitting in the Correct Position....................76Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains...................................212Spare WheelSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................218Special Notices.................................................8Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................255Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control............................................106Stability Control............................................103Principle of Operation.......................................103Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch..............................................81Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................82Starting and Stopping the Engine............81General Information.............................................81Steering.............................................................118Steering Wheel...............................................48Streaming Bluetooth Audio.....................242Sun Visors..........................................................57Supplementary Restraints System.........35Principle of Operation.........................................35
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