After installation of the new filter
element, reset the gauge by pressing
the reset button on top of the
gauge.
Note:
Vehicle operation in heavy
snowfall or extreme rain conditions
may feed excessive amounts of
snow/water into the air intake
system. This could plug/soak the air
filter with snow and may cause the
engine to lose power and possibly
shut down. Either of these conditions may cause the CHECK AIR
FILTER message to appear in the message center.
You may not need to change the air filter and the vehicle may be driven
up to 200 miles (320 km) under the following conditions:
•
Snow:
At the earliest opportunity, open the hood and clear all the
snow and ice from the air filter housing inlet (do NOT remove the air
filter) and reset the air filter restriction gauge.
•
Wet:
The air filter will dry after about 15–30 minutes at highway
speeds. At the earliest opportunity, open the hood and reset the air
filter restriction gauge.
The air filter warning message on the instrument cluster may be used, in
addition to the underhood restriction gauge, to monitor the condition of
the air filter element. Refer to the
Engine air filter
warning light in this
chapter of the supplement.
Air filter replacement:
When replacing the air filter element, use the Motorcraft air filter
element listed in
Motorcraft Part Numbers
later in this chapter.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or
personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air filter
removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.
2009 Econoline
(eco)
Supplement, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
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