Ford E-250 1997 Manuals

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Ford E-250 1997 Owner's Manual

Ford E-250 1997 Owner's Manual (145 pages)

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Brand: Ford | Category: Automobile | Size: 2.25 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1
Breaking-In Your Vehicle
2
Introduction
2
Instrumentation
4
- Warning Lights and Chimes
  6
- Brake System Warning
  6
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
  6
- Service Engine Soon
  6
- What You Should Do if the Service Engine Soon Light Illuminates
  7
- Light Turns on Solid
  7
- Light Is Blinking
  7
- Charging System
  8
- Air Bag Readiness
  8
- Safety Belt
  8
- Transmission Control Indicator Light (TCIL)
  8
- High Beams
  9
- Oil Pressure/Engine Coolant
  9
- Gauges
  10
- Speedometer
  10
- Fuel Gauge
  10
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
  11
- Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
  11
- Battery Voltage Gauge
  12
- Odometer
  12
- Trip Odometer
  12
- Headlamp Control
  13
- Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
  13
Controls and Features
13
- Climate Control System
  14
- Panel Dimmer Control
  14
- Flash to Pass
  14
- Fan Speed Control
  15
- Temperature Control Knob
  15
- Mode Selector Control
  15
- Operating Tips
  16
- Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
  16
- Auxiliary Heater and Air Conditioner
  19
- Auxiliary Power Point
  20
- Audio System
  20
- Positions of the Ignition
  21
- Hazard Flasher
  21
- Turn Signal Control
  21
- Speed Control
  22
- To Set a Higher Set Speed
  23
- To Set a Lower Set Speed
  24
- To Disengage Speed Control
  25
- To Return to a Previously Set Speed
  25
- Tilt Steering
  26
- Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls
  26
- Overdrive Control
  27
- Activating Overdrive
  27
- Deactivating Overdrive
  27
- Interior Lamps
  28
- Cargo and Dome Lamps
  28
- Front and Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps
  28
- Power Windows
  29
- Power Door Locks
  29
- Power Side View Mirrors
  30
- Remote Entry System
  30
- Unlocking the Doors
  30
- Replacing the Batterie
  31
- Locking the Doors
  31
- Sounding a Panic Alarm
  31
- To Replace the Batteries
  32
- Replacing Lost Transmitters
  32
- Reprogramming Transmitters
  32
- Illuminated Entry
  33
- The Inside Lights will Not Turn off if
  33
- Front Seats
  34
Seating and Safety Restraints
34
Starting
59
- Starting the Engine
  61
- Using the Engine Block Heater
  61
- Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
  62
- Important Ventilating Information
  62
- ABS Warning Lamp
  63
- Brakes
  63
Driving
63
- Using ABS
  64
- Parking Brake
  64
- Transmission Operation
  65
- Brake-Shift Interlock
  65
- Driving with a 4–Speed Automatic Transmission
  66
- Understanding Gearshift Positions
  66
- P (Park)
  66
- R (Reverse)
  66
- 2 (Second)
  67
- 1 (First)
  68
- Vehicle Loading
  68
- Calculating the Load Your Vehicle Can Carry/Tow
  69
- Driving through Water
  70
- Trailer Towing
  70
- Trailer Towing Table
  71
- Preparing to Tow
  74
- Hitches
  74
- Safety Chains
  74
- Trailer Brakes
  74
- Trailer Lamps
  75
- Using a Step Bumper
  75
- Driving While You Tow
  75
- When Towing a Trailer
  75
- Fuel Consumption
  76
- Launching or Retrieving a Boat
  76
- Trailer Towing Tips
  76
- Hazard Lights Control
  77
- Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
  77
Roadside Emergencies
77
- Fuses and Relays
  79
- Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
  79
- Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
  79
- Power Distribution Box
  82
- Changing the Tires
  85
- Spare Tire Information
  85
- To Remove the Spare Tire
  85
- To Stow the Spare Tire
  85
- Tire Change Procedure
  86
- Preparing to Change the Tire
  86
- Rear Axle Jacking Points
  88
- Replacing the Tire
  88
- Front Axle Jacking Points
  89
- Jump Starting Your Vehicle
  91
- Preparing Your Vehicle
  91
- Connecting the Jumper Cables
  92
- Jump Starting
  93
- Removing the Jumper Cables
  93
- Wrecker Towing
  94
- Service Recommendations
  95
- Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
  95
- Working with the Engine off
  95
Maintenance and Care
95
- Working with the Engine on
  96
- Opening the Hood
  96
- Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment
  96
- Engine Compartment Component Locations
  96
- Checking the Engine Oil
  97
- Adding Engine Oil
  99
- Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
  99
- Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations
  99
- Checking and Adding Brake Fluid
  100
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  101
- Checking and Adding Washer Fluid
  101
- Engine Coolant
  101
- Adding Engine Coolant
  102
- Recycled Engine Coolant
  103
- Coolant Refill Capacity
  103
- Severe Winter Climate
  103
- What You Should Know about Fail-Safe Cooling
  103
- How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
  104
- When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
  104
- Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
  105
- Transmission Fluid
  106
- Checking and Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid
  106
- Driveline Universal Joint and Slip Yoke
  107
- Battery
  108
- Disconnecting Dual Batteries
  109
- Gasoline Engines
  110
- Connect
  110
- Disconnect
  110
- Diesel Engines
  111
- Windshield Wiper Blades
  113
- Checking the Wiper Blades
  113
- Changing the Wiper Blades
  113
- To Replace the Wiper Blades
  113
- Information about Tire Quality Grades
  114
- Treadwear
  114
- Traction a B C
  114
- Tire Rotation
  115
- Temperature a B C
  115
- Checking the Tire Pressure
  115
- Servicing Your Tires
  115
- Replacing the Tires
  117
- Snow Tires and Chains
  117
- What You Should Know about Automotive Fuels
  118
- Important Safety Precautions
  118
- Choosing the Right Fuel
  119
- Octane Recommendations
  119
- Fuel Quality
  120
- Cleaner Air
  120
- Running out of Fuel
  120
- Calculating Fuel Economy
  120
- Emission Control System
  121
- Replacing Exterior Bulbs
  122
- Exterior Bulbs
  122
- Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
  122
- Replacing Headlamp Bulbs (Aerodynamic)
  123
- To Install the New Bulb
  124
- Replacing the Interior Bulbs
  124
- Using the Right Bulbs
  125
- Aiming the Headlamps
  125
- Cleaning and Caring for Your Vehicle
  125
- Washing Your Vehicle
  126
- Waxing Your Vehicle
  126
- Repairing Paint Chips
  126
- Cleaning the Wheels
  126
- Cleaning the Engine
  127
- Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts
  127
- Cleaning the Interior Fabric
  128
- Cleaning the Instrument Panel
  128
- Cleaning the Wiper Blades
  128
- Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
  128
- Motorcraft Part Numbers
  129
- Refill Capacities
  129
Capacities and Specifications
129
- Lubricant Specifications
  132
- Engine Data
  134
- Vehicle Dimensions
  135
- Van/Wagon Models
  135
- Cutaway/Commercial Stripped Chassis Models
  137
- Vehicle Identification Number
  137
- Complete Ford Built Vehicles
  137
- Incomplete Vehicles
  138
Reporting Safety Defects
139
Index
140
Filling Station Information
144

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