brake FORD E450 2009 Repair Manual

Auxiliary battery (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a frame-mounted auxiliary battery
located on the passenger side frame rail, behind the front passenger
door. This auxiliary battery is connected to the auxiliary battery relay, so
it is not used to start the vehicle.
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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•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.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving.
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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
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.
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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
Engine coolant 4.6L engine23.8 quarts
(22.6L)
Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
with bittering agent
(yellow-colored)
1
VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1 Engine coolant 4.6L engine with
aux rear heat26.0 quarts
(24.6L)
Engine coolant 5.4L engine28.8 quarts
(27.2L)
Engine coolant 5.4L engine with
aux rear heat30.8 quarts
(29.1L)
Engine coolant 6.8L engine30.4 quarts
(28.8L)
Engine coolant 6.8L engine with
aux rear heat32.6 quarts
(30.8L)
Engine coolant-diesel engine
1
Refer to the6.0L and 6.4L Power Stroke Direct Injection
Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement.
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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 ..........................65
AdvanceTrac ..............................201
Air cleaner filter ...............302–304
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................................110
and child safety seats ............112
description ..............................110
disposal ....................................114
driver airbag ............................112
indicator light .........................114
operation .................................112
passenger airbag .....................112
passenger deactivation
switch ......................................115
Ambulance packages ....................9
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................277
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................198–199
Anti-theft system ........................88
arming the system ....................89
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................22, 24, 29
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................210, 212, 215
fluid, adding ............................298
fluid, checking ........................298
fluid, refill capacities ..............305
fluid, specification ..................305
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................36
Auxiliary power point .................63
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........305
refill capacities ........................305
traction lok ..............................206B
Battery .......................................274
acid, treating emergencies .....274
jumping a disabled battery ....245
maintenance-free ....................274
replacement, specifications ...304
servicing ..................................274
Belt-Minder.............................106
Booster seats .............................136
Brakes ........................................198
anti-lock ...........................198–199
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................199
fluid, checking and adding ....297
fluid, refill capacities ..............305
fluid, specifications .................305
lubricant specifications ..........305
parking ....................................199
shift interlock ..........................209
trailer .......................................187
Bulbs ............................................52
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....305
Cell phone use ............................10
Changing a tire .........................235
Child safety seats ......................124
in front seat ............................125
in rear seat ..............................125
LATCH .....................................128
recommendations ...................122
tether anchorage hardware ...131
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................136
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............263
exterior ....................................266
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K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................80
Keys .............................................90
positions of the ignition .........193
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................53
daytime running light ...............47
headlamps .................................47
headlamps, flash to pass ..........48
instrument panel, dimming .....48
interior lamps ...........................51
replacing bulbs .........................54
LATCH anchors .........................128
Lights, warning and indicator ....14
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........199
Load limits .................................170
Loading instructions .................176
Locks
autolock .....................................80
doors ..........................................80
Lubricant specifications ...........305
Lug nuts ....................................244
Lumbar support, seats ...............94
M
Message center ...........................71
warning messages .....................76
Mirrors ...................................65–66
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................65
fold away ...................................67
side view mirrors (power) .......66Motorcraft parts ................267, 304
N
Navigation system .......................43
O
Octane rating ............................288
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................271
P
Parking brake ............................199
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....304
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................231
Power door locks ........................80
Power mirrors .............................66
Power point .................................63
Power steering ..........................206
fluid, checking and adding ....296
fluid, refill capacity ................305
fluid, specifications .................305
Power Windows ...........................64
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................207
R
Radio ................................22, 24, 29
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................122
Relays ........................................228
Remote entry system .................84
illuminated entry ......................88
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snow tires and chains ............169
spare tire .........................236, 238
terminology .............................143
tire grades ...............................143
treadwear ........................142, 149
Towing .......................................177
recreational towing .................192
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............187
trailer towing ..........................177
wrecker ....................................251
Traction control ........................200
Traction-lok rear axle ...............206
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................187
Transmission .............................209
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....209
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................298
fluid, refill capacities ..............305
lubricant specifications ..........305
Turn signal ..................................51U
Upfitter controls .........................70
V
Vehicle loading ..........................170
Ventilating your vehicle ...........196
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......14
Washer fluid ..............................270
Water, Driving through .............223
Windows
power .........................................64
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................59
checking and adding fluid .....270
replacing wiper blades ...........271
Wrecker towing .........................251
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