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Ford 2010 E-150, Owner'S Manual

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If the fuse is not blown and the brake lamps are working properly, the
following procedure will allow you to move the gearshift lever from P
(Park):

1. Apply the parking brake, and turn
the ignition to the on position.

2. Remove the lower trim panel
under the steering column. Make
sure not disturb the wires on the
electrical connector.

3. Locate the brake-shift interlock
solenoid underneath the steering
column.

4. With your hand, pull back on the
solenoid, and at the same time, shift
the transmission into N (Neutral).

5. Start the vehicle.

See your authorized dealer as
soon as possible if this
procedure is used.

WARNING:

Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the

brake lamps are working.

WARNING:

Always set the parking brake fully and make sure

the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the lock

position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.

WARNING:

If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake

warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be

working properly. See your authorized dealer.

Driving

208

2010 Econoline

(eco)

Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA

(fus)

Summary of Contents for 2010 E-150

Page 1: ...ystem 46 SYNC威 46 Climate Controls 47 Heater only 47 Manual heating and air conditioning 48 Lights 50 Headlamps 50 Turn signal control 54 Bulb replacement 55 Driver Controls 62 Windshield wiper washer control 62 Steering wheel adjustment 63 Power windows 64 Mirrors 65 Speed control 67 Upfitter controls 70 Locks and Security 72 Keys 72 Locks 72 Anti theft system 81 Table of Contents 1 2010 Econolin...

Page 2: ...ional towing 191 Driving 192 Starting 192 Brakes 197 Traction Control 199 Traction Control AdvanceTrac威 200 AdvanceTrac威 200 Transmission operation 209 Reverse sensing system 217 Rear view camera system 219 Roadside Emergencies 224 Getting roadside assistance 224 Hazard flasher control 225 Fuel pump shut off switch 226 Fuses and relays 228 Changing tires 236 Wheel lug nut torque 244 Jump starting ...

Page 3: ...ns and capacities 306 Engine data 310 Accessories 314 Ford Extended Service Plan 316 Index 319 All rights reserved Reproduction by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company Ford may change the contents without notice and...

Page 4: ...ribes every option and model variant available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle Furthermore due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available Remember to pass on this Owner s Guide when reselling the vehicle It is an integral part of the vehicle WARNING Fuel pump shut off switch Diesel and Stripped Chassis vehicles on...

Page 5: ...his aim Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm In addition certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of componen...

Page 6: ...cations chapter for more information on oil usage SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle s New Vehicle Limited Warranty refer to the Warranty Guide Customer Information Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner s Guide Special instructions For your added safety your vehicle is fitted with sophisti...

Page 7: ...hicle Manual Ford Truck Body Builder s Layout Book and the Qualified Vehicle Modifiers QVM Guidelines as well as pertinent supplements For additional information please contact the Truck Body Builders Advisory Service at http www fleet ford com truckbbas and then by selecting Contact Us or by phone at 1 877 840 4338 Use of your Ford light truck as an ambulance without the Ford Ambulance Preparatio...

Page 8: ...th Report you consent that certain diagnostic information may also be accessed electronically by Ford Motor Company and Ford authorized service facilities and that the diagnostic information may be used for any purpose See your SYNC威 supplement for more information Event Data Recording Other modules in your vehicle event data recorders are capable of collecting and storing data during a crash or n...

Page 9: ...may also be capable of electronically or verbally disclosing to 911 operators the vehicle location and or other details about the vehicle or crash to assist 911 operators to provide the most appropriate emergency services If you do not want to disclose this information do not activate the feature See your SYNC威 supplement for more information Additionally when you connect to Traffic Directions and...

Page 10: ...arranty CELL PHONE USE The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs However drivers must not compromise their own or others safety when using such equipment Mobile Communications can enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used particularly in emergency situations Safety must be paramount when using mob...

Page 11: ...hat complements this book By referring to the market unique supplement if provided you can properly identify those features recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle This Owner s Guide is written primarily for the U S and Canadian Markets Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built for Export Refer to this Owner s Guide for all other required i...

Page 12: ...ther Anchor Brake System Anti Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Parking Aid System Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash Wipe Windshield Defrost Demist Rear Window Defrost Demist Introduction 12 2010 Econoline eco Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 13: ...ant Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking Flames or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid Level MAX MIN Service Engine Soon Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Jack Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning Introduction 13 2010 Econoline eco Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 14: ... in your 6 0 and 6 4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner s Guide Supplement Vehicles with optional message center Warning lights called out as RTT are reconfigurable telltale RTT indicator lights will illuminate in the optional message center These lights function the same as the other warning lights If your vehicle is not equipped with a message center the lights will appear on...

Page 15: ...ings or other vehicle components possibly causing a fire Electronic throttle control RTT Displays when the engine has defaulted to a limp home operation Report the fault to a dealer at the earliest opportunity Check fuel cap RTT Displays when the fuel cap may not be properly installed Continued driving with this light on may cause the Service Engine Soon warning light to come on refer to Fuel fill...

Page 16: ...n is turned to on continues to flash or remains on have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer A chime will sound when there is a malfunction in the indicator light Safety belt Reminds you to fasten your safety belt A Belt Minder威 chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter to activate deactivate the Belt Mind...

Page 17: ...uipped Illuminates when the traction control system or the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 system is active If the light remains on have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer For further information refer to Traction control or AdvanceTrac威 with roll stability control RSC威 stability enhancement system in the Driving chapter WARNING If your vehicle is equipped with the AdvanceTrac威 with ...

Page 18: ...lluminates when the speed control is activated Turns off when the speed control system is deactivated Low fuel RTT Displays when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near empty refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on If the indicators stay on or flash faster check for a burned out bulb High beams Illumina...

Page 19: ...cle speed Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates engine coolant temperature At normal operating temperature the needle will be in the normal range between H and C If it enters the red section the engine is overheating Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible switch off the engine and let the engine cool Instrument Cluster 19 2010 Econoline eco Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 20: ...the top of the scale may damage the engine Battery voltage gauge Indicates the battery voltage when the ignition is in the on position If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range have the vehicle s electrical system checked by your authorized dealer as soon as possible Engine oil pressure gauge Indicates engine oil pressure The needle should stay in the normal operating range...

Page 21: ...t the function by holding the SELECT RESET stem for more than two seconds TRIP A B Registers the distance of individual journeys To reset press and hold for less than two seconds MILES km TO E This displays an estimate of approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions Remember to turn the ignition off when refueling to allow this feature to...

Page 22: ...l economy readings MPG L km This displays instantaneous fuel economy as a bar graph ranging from poor economy to excellent economy Your vehicle must be moving to calculate instantaneous fuel economy When your vehicle is not moving this function shows one or no bars illuminated Instantaneous fuel economy cannot be reset COMPASS if equipped The compass heading is displayed as one of N NE E SE S SW W...

Page 23: ...er the compass zone adjustment mode 5 Press and release the SELECT RESET stem until the desired zone number appears 6 Release the SELECT RESET stem and allow the setup timer to expire to exit the procedure Compass calibration adjustment Note For optimum calibration drive to an open level location away from large metallic objects or structures Switch off all non essential electrical accessories hea...

Page 24: ...displays Note When returning to the setup menu and a non English language has been selected HOLD RESET FOR ENGLISH will be displayed to change back to English Press and hold the SELECT RESET stem to change back to English OIL LIFE XXX HOLD RESET NEW This displays the remaining oil life An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and according to the recommended maintenance s...

Page 25: ...s when the driver s door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being turned off Press and hold the SELECT RESET stem to turn this feature on or off Press the SELECT RESET stem for the next setup menu item or wait for more than four seconds to return to the info menu PARK AID if equipped This feature sounds a warning tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper and functions only...

Page 26: ...system check report and how it appears in the message center is as follows 1 XXX OIL LIFE Gas engine only 2 ENGINE HOURS 3 ENGINE IDLE HOURS 4 CHARGING SYSTEM 5 BRAKE SYSTEM 6 TBC GAIN XX X NO TRAILER if equipped and no trailer connected 7 TBC GAIN XX X OUTPUT if equipped and trailer connected 8 XX MILES TO E FUEL LEVEL XXX System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunct...

Page 27: ...gle chime if there are certain faults in the vehicle wiring and trailer wiring brake system Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter for more information TRAILER BRAKE MODULE FAULT if equipped Displayed and accompanied by a single chime in response to faults sensed by the TBC Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter for more information TRAILER CONNECT...

Page 28: ...ed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning or your spare tire is in use For more information on how the system operates under these conditions refer to Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter If the warning stays on or continues to come on contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON Displayed when the engin...

Page 29: ...d other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so Accessory delay Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay which allows you to operate the radio and other electrical accessories for up to ten minutes after the ignition has been turned off or until either front door is opened 1 Press to manually go up or down the radio frequency Press and hold for a fast advance throug...

Page 30: ...ass Press to adjust the bass setting Use SEEK to adjust 3 SEEK Press SEEK to access the previous next strong station 4 Memory presets To set a station Select frequency band AM FM1 FM2 tune to a station press and hold a preset button until sound returns You can save up to 18 stations six in AM six in FM1 and FM2 5 AM FM Press AM FM to select AM FM1 FM2 frequency band 6 ON OFF Volume Press VOL PUSH ...

Page 31: ...cident and injury Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road The driver s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so Accessory delay Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay With this feature the radio ...

Page 32: ...ET MINUTES is displayed Use to manually increase decrease Press MENU again to disengage clock mode SATELLITE RADIO MENU if equipped Press MENU when satellite radio mode is active to access Press OK to enter into the satellite radio menu Press to cycle through the following options CATEGORY Press OK to enter category mode Press to scroll through the list of available SIRIUS channel Categories Pop R...

Page 33: ...o confirm deletion of all saved songs and the display will read ALL DELETED Note If there are no songs presently saved the display will read NO SONGS ENABLE ALERTS DISABLE ALERTS Press OK to enable disable the satellite alert status which alerts you when your selected songs are playing on a satellite radio channel The system default is disabled SONG ALERTS ENABLED DISABLED will appear in the displ...

Page 34: ...EB Treble Press MENU to reach the treble setting Use to adjust BAL Balance Press MENU to reach the balance setting Use to adjust the audio between the left L and right R speakers Press OK to close and return to the main menu FADE If equipped with four speaker audio system Press MENU to reach the fade setting Use to adjust the audio between the back B and front F speakers SPEED VOL Speed sensitive ...

Page 35: ...refer to Auxiliary input jack later in this chapter Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription Check with your authorized dealer for availability 5 SEEK In radio mode press to access the previous next strong station In CD mode press to access the previous next CD track In satellite radio mode if equipped press SEEK SEEK to seek to the previous next channel If a specif...

Page 36: ...s on the current disc will shuffle in random order In MP3 folder mode the system will randomly play all tracks within the current folder 8 FOLDER In folder mode press FOLDER to access next folder on MP3 discs if available 9 FOLDER In folder mode press FOLDER to access the previous folder on MP3 discs if available 10 FF Fast forward Press FF to manually advance in a CD MP3 track 11 REW Rewind Press...

Page 37: ...isplayed When the indicator is active press SEEK to view the additional display text When the indicator is active press SEEK to view the previous display text In satellite radio mode if equipped press and hold to hear a brief sampling of the next channels Press again to stop In CATEGORY MODE press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of the channels in the selected category Press again to stop Satellite ...

Page 38: ...liary Input Jack AIJ The Auxiliary Input Jack located on the instrument panel near the radio provides a way to connect your portable music player to the in vehicle audio system This allows the audio from a portable music player to be played through the vehicle speakers with high fidelity To achieve optimal performance please observe the following instructions when attaching your portable music dev...

Page 39: ...1 Do not connect the audio input jack to a line level output Line level outputs are intended for connection to a home stereo and are not compatible with the AIJ The AIJ will only work correctly with devices that have a headphone output with a volume control 2 Do not set the portable music player s volume level higher than is necessary to match the volume of the CD or FM radio in your audio system ...

Page 40: ...le Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so Your vehicle may be equipped with a USB port located on the instrument panel This feature allows you to plug in media playing devices memory sticks and also to charge devices if they support this feature For further information on this feature refer to Accessing and using your USB port in the SYNC威...

Page 41: ...eak station frequency is displayed CD CD player care Do Handle discs by their edges only Never touch the playing surface Inspect discs before playing Clean only with an approved CD cleaner Wipe discs from the center out Don t Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of time Clean using a circular motion CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4 75 in 12 cm au...

Page 42: ...follows There are two different modes for MP3 disc playback MP3 track mode system default and MP3 folder mode For more information on track and folder mode refer to Sample MP3 structure in the following section MP3 track mode ignores any folder structure on the MP3 disc The player numbers each MP3 track on the disc noted by the mp3 file extension from T001 to a maximum of T255 Note The maximum num...

Page 43: ...y of music news sports weather traffic and entertainment satellite radio channels For more information and a complete list of SIRIUS威 satellite radio channels visit www sirius com in the United States www sirius canada ca in Canada or call SIRIUS威 at 1 888 539 7474 Satellite radio reception factors To receive the satellite signal your vehicle has been equipped with a satellite radio antenna locate...

Page 44: ...US威 satellite radio system include hardware and a limited subscription term which begins on the date of sale or lease of the vehicle For information on extended subscription terms the online media player and other SIRIUS威 features please contact SIRIUS威 at 1 888 539 7474 Note SIRIUS威 reserves the unrestricted right to change rearrange add or delete programming including canceling moving or adding ...

Page 45: ...available channel is no longer available Tune to another channel If the channel was one of your presets you may choose another channel for that preset button UNSUBSCRIBED Subscription not available for this channel Contact SIRIUS威 at 1 888 539 7474 to subscribe to the channel or tune to another channel NO TEXT Artist information not available Artist information not available at this time on this c...

Page 46: ... programming in progress No action required The process may take up to three minutes CALL SIRIUS威 1 888 539 7474 Satellite service has been deactivated by SIRIUS威 satellite radio Call SIRIUS威 at 1 888 539 7474 to re activate or resolve subscription issues NAVIGATION SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a navigation system Refer to the Navigation System supplement for further inform...

Page 47: ...froster vents and the floor vents Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents Operating tips To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather place the air flow selector in the position To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle during cold or warm weather do not drive with the air flow selector in the OFF position Do not put objects under the front seats that w...

Page 48: ...vehicle Air flows from the instrument panel vents only If equipped with auxiliary A C auxiliary airflow will be from the rear headliner vents VENT Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents OFF Outside air is shut out and the climate system is turned off FLR Distributes outside air through the floor vents If equipped with rear auxiliary heater or A C auxiliary airflow will be from ...

Page 49: ...dling stationary for extended periods of time in gear it is recommended to run the A C in the MAX A C position turn off the rear A C unit if equipped reduce blower fan speed from the highest setting and put the vehicle s transmission into the PARK gear position to continue to receive cool air from your A C system To aid in side window defogging demisting in cold weather 1 Select MIX 2 Set the temp...

Page 50: ...the off or parking lamp position WARNING Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather The Daytime Running Lamp DRL system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to...

Page 51: ...dome on position to reset This will ensure that your displays are visible under all lighting conditions The dome lamp will not illuminate if the control switch is not rotated past the detent VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL AIM ADJUSTMENT SEALED BEAM HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are intended to be aimed using mechanical aimers If mechanical aimers are used and the cross car sight line is in any ...

Page 52: ...d mark an 8 foot 2 4 meter long horizontal line on the wall or screen 1 at this height masking tape works well 3 Turn on the low beam headlamps and open the hood 4 Locate the high intensity area of the beam pattern and place the top edge of the intensity zone even with the horizontal reference line 4 If the top edge of the high intensity area is not even with the horizontal line follow the next st...

Page 53: ... Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface approximately 25 feet 7 6 meters away 1 8 feet 2 4 meters 2 Center height of lamp to ground 3 25 feet 7 6 meters 4 Horizontal reference line 2 Measure the height from the center of your headlamp indicated by a 3 0 mm circle on the lens to the ground and mark an 8 foot 2 4 meter horizontal reference line on the vertical wall...

Page 54: ... CONTROL Push down to activate the left turn signal Push up to activate the right turn signal INTERIOR LAMPS Dome lamps with rear headliner Dome lamps equipped with an ON OFF DOOR control will light when doors are closed and the control is in the ON position control is in the DOOR position and any door is open headlamp control is rotated fully counterclockwise When the control is in the OFF positi...

Page 55: ...lamp BULB REPLACEMENT Lamp assembly condensation Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure Condensation can be a natural by product of this design When moist air enters the lamp assembly through the vents there is a possibility that condensation can occur when the temperature is cold When normal condensation occurs a thin film of mist can form on the interior of the lens ...

Page 56: ...bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time Function Number of bulbs Trade number Headlamps aerodynamic 2 H13 9008 Headlamps sealed beam 2 H6054 Park lamp with aerodynamic 2 3157A or 3157AK Park lamp with sealed beam 2 3157K Side marker with aerodynamic 2 168 Side marker with sealed beam 2 194 Back up lamps 2 3156K or 3156 Lice...

Page 57: ...pulling it rearward 4 Remove the bulb assembly by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it straight out WARNING Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children s reach Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated Note If the bulb is accidentally touched it should ...

Page 58: ...t the electrical connector from the lamp and remove the lamp To install the new lamp follow the removal procedures in reverse order Replacing front parking lamp turn signal bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position 2 Remove the headlamp assembly Refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in this section Aerodynamic Sealed beam 3 Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove Lights ...

Page 59: ...p control is in the off position 2 Remove the headlamp assembly Refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in this section Aerodynamic Sealed beam 3 Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove 4 Carefully pull the bulb straight out of the socket To complete installation follow the removal procedures in reverse order Lights 59 2010 Econoline eco Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 60: ...urning it counterclockwise 3 Carefully pull the bulb straight out of the socket To install the new bulb follow the removal procedure in reverse order Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1 Turn the headlamp switch to the off position 2 Remove the two screws and the license plate lamp assembly from the rear door 3 Remove bulb socket from lamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise 4 Pull the bulb ou...

Page 61: ... Turn the headlamp switch to the off position then remove the four screws and the lamp assembly from the vehicle 2 Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from lamp assembly 3 Carefully pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb To install the lamp follow the removal procedures in reverse order Lights 61 2010 Econoline eco Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 62: ...extra wipe will occur a few seconds after washing the front window to clear any excess washer fluid remaining on the windshield Note Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty This may cause the washer pump to overheat Check the washer fluid level frequently Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry This may scratch the glass damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper...

Page 63: ...wer outlets are designed for accessory plugs only Do not insert any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty Auxiliary power points can be found in the following locations On the instrument panel equipped with a...

Page 64: ...o game adapters computers and other devices plugged in overnight or when the vehicle is parked for extended periods Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used POWER WINDOWS IF EQUIPPED WARNING Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with the power windows They may seriously injure themselves WARNING When closing the power windows you should ver...

Page 65: ...djust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror if equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with an interior rear view mirror that has an auto dimming function The electronic day night mirror will change from the normal high reflective state to the non glare darkened state when bright lights glare reach the mirror When the mirror detects bright light from b...

Page 66: ... control counterclockwise to adjust the left mirror 2 Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror 3 Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place Spotter mirror if equipped Note New spotter mirrors may be stiff requiring several cycles before the spotter adjustment effort eases Spotter mirror on standard mirror if equipped The spotter mirror only can be tilted from top t...

Page 67: ...spaces like driving through an automatic car wash or backing out of a garage with the trailer tow mirror The telescoping feature if equipped allows the mirror to extend approximately 3 15 inches 80 mm This feature is especially useful to the driver when towing a trailer SPEED CONTROL IF EQUIPPED With speed control set you can maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal ...

Page 68: ...ur foot off the accelerator pedal 5 The indicator light on the instrument cluster will turn on Note Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph 16 km h below your set speed on an uphill your speed control ...

Page 69: ...ase the vehicle set speed in 1 mph 1 6 km h increments Press the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is reached then press and release SET ACCEL Turning off speed control To turn off the speed control press OFF or turn off the ignition Note When you turn off the speed control or the ignition your speed control set speed memory is erased STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS IF EQUIPPED SYNC威 system hand...

Page 70: ... battery charge when using the Upfitter switches for extended duration or higher current draws This is even more important for vehicles with diesel engines since the glow plugs are also draining battery power when the ignition key is in the on position When switched on by the operator they provide 10 amps 15 amps or 30 amps of electrical battery power for a variety of personal or commercial uses I...

Page 71: ...low 30A AUX 2 CAC06 Green with Brown Trace 30A AUX 3 CAC07 Violet with Green Trace 10A AUX 4 CAC08 Brown 15A More detailed information about Upfitter switches can be found at https www fleet ford com truckbbas Driver Controls 71 2010 Econoline eco Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 72: ... IF EQUIPPED Press control to unlock all doors Press control to lock all doors Memory lock If you lock your doors with the power lock switch or the remote transmitter while the sliding door is open the door will automatically lock after it is closed Autolock feature Note Your vehicle comes with the autolock feature disabled The autolock feature will lock all the doors when all the doors are closed...

Page 73: ...ion and all vehicle doors are closed You must complete Steps 1 5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated If the procedure needs to be repeated wait a minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again 1 Place the key in the ignition and turn the ignition to the on position 2 Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times 3 Turn the ignition from the on position to ...

Page 74: ...sequence or by using the instrument cluster message center if equipped Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter Note The autounlock feature can be activated deactivated independently of the autolock feature Power door lock switch autounlock enable disable procedure Before starting ensure the ignition is off and all vehicle doors are closed You must complete Steps 1 5 within 30 sec...

Page 75: ...curity E Guard Cargo Protection System features The E Guard Cargo Protection System is available with either power or manual door locks The E Guard Cargo Protection System provides extra security via a double locked design The cargo doors can only be unlocked from the outside by using the keys The power unlock feature if equipped with power door locks will only unlock the front doors The E Guard C...

Page 76: ...r lock WARNING If equipped with E Guard Cargo Protection System occupants may become trapped in the cargo area unless the exit procedure is followed The cargo doors cannot be unlocked using manual or power door locks or key fob In an emergency to exit the cargo area locate the emergency handle in the rear door or side door pull the emergency handle to unlock the door then unlatch the door using th...

Page 77: ...may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The typical operating range for your remote entry transmitter is approximately 33 feet 10 meters A decreas...

Page 78: ... set to the off position 2 Press and release again within three seconds to unlock the passenger doors and the rear cargo doors The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamp 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to the off position One step door unlocking If the one step door unlocking feature is activated press and release once to unlock the passenger doors and the rear cargo doors N...

Page 79: ...ps will flash It is recommended that this method be used to locate your vehicle rather than using the panic alarm Sounding a panic alarm Press to activate the alarm Press the control again or turn the ignition to the accessory or on position to deactivate the alarm Note The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the off position Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter use...

Page 80: ...f you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed because you lost one or would like to buy additional remote entry transmitters you can either reprogram them yourself or take all remote entry transmitters to your authorized dealer for reprogramming How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters You must have all remote entry transmitters maximum of four available before beginni...

Page 81: ...inate when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door s or sound the personal alarm The illuminated entry system will turn off the lights if the ignition switch is turned to the on or accessory position or the remote transmitter lock control is pressed or after 25 seconds of illumination The dome lamp control if equipped must not be set to the off position for the illuminated entry system ...

Page 82: ... Always take your keys and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle Anti theft indicator The anti theft indicator is located in the instrument cluster Vehicles equipped with the SecuriLock威 Passive Anti theft system behave as follows When the ignition is in the off position the indicator will flash once every two seconds for a total of 10 seconds to indicate the SecuriLock威 system is functioning as...

Page 83: ...ion of each step in the procedure If two previously programmed coded keys are not available you must bring your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the spare coded key s programmed Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin 1 Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the ignition and turn the ignition from the 3 off position to the 4 on position maintain ign...

Page 84: ...e than 10 seconds This step will program your new key to a coded key 6 To program additional new unprogrammed key s repeat Steps 1 through 5 If successful the new coded key s will start the vehicle s engine and the theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out If not successful the new coded key s will not start the vehicle s engine and the theft indicator will flash on and off...

Page 85: ...vent of a sudden stop or collision Non adjustable head restraints Your vehicle is equipped with front row outboard non adjustable head restraints WARNING To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in and or operate the vehicle until the seatback is placed in its proper position The driver should never adjust the seatback while the ...

Page 86: ... or backward Pull lever up to adjust seatback WARNING Before returning the seatback to its original position make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback After returning the seatback to its original position pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision Seating and Safety Restrai...

Page 87: ... Turn the lumbar support control counterclockwise to increase softness Adjusting the front power seat if equipped The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion Press to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion Press to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion Seating and Safety Restraints 87 2010 Econoline eco Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 88: ... seat forward backward up or down REAR SEATS Rear captains chair adjust passenger side only Pull the lever to adjust the seat forward or backward Seating and Safety Restraints 88 2010 Econoline eco Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 89: ...gage four pins from the floor mount 3 Remove the seat To install the seat WARNING Check to see that the seat and seatback is latched securely in position Keep floor area free of objects that would prevent proper seat engagement Never attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is in motion WARNING Ensure that the seat is latched to the vehicle floor by pushing pulling on the seat If not latched t...

Page 90: ...t tongue into detachable anchor until you hear a click and feel the latch engage Rear bench seat To remove the seats 1 Disengage the lap shoulder belt from the seat by inserting a key or small screwdriver into the slot in the detachable anchor and lifting upward 2nd row passenger side only Seating and Safety Restraints 90 2010 Econoline eco Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 91: ... the belt to the stationary portion of the shoulder belt coming out of the trim panel The end of the shoulder belt must be clipped in order to keep it from striking anything during vehicle operation Seating and Safety Restraints 91 2010 Econoline eco Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 92: ...e striker pins with adequate ergonomic assistance Due to the weight of the seat it must be handled by at least two adults during installation or removal from the vehicle WARNING Ensure that the seat is latched to the vehicle floor by pushing pulling on the seat or seatback 2 If not latched the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop 1 Please make sure the floor striker area is clean of any debr...

Page 93: ... the release straps to inadvertently unlatch the rear bench seat If not latched the seat may cause serious injury during a sudden stop SAFETY RESTRAINTS Safety restraints precautions WARNING Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips WARNING To reduce the risk of injury make sure children sit in a rear seating position where they can be properly ...

Page 94: ...shoulder belt under the arm 2 Never swing the safety belt around your neck over the inside shoulder 3 Never use a single belt for more than one person WARNING When possible all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position WARNING Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather they could burn a small child Chec...

Page 95: ...ver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph 8 km h or more the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers Automatic locking mode When to use the automatic locking mode In this mode the shoulder belt is automatically pre locked The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the should...

Page 96: ...n the automatic locking mode How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combination lap shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive emergency locking mode WARNING After any vehicle collision the safety belt systems at all seating positions except the driver position which does not have this feature must...

Page 97: ...lved in a collision that results in deployment of front airbags and safety belt pretensioners Front safety belt height adjustment The front seat and outboard positions are equipped with a height adjuster Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder To adjust the shoulder belt height push the button and slide the height adjuster down Release the button...

Page 98: ... is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off The driver s safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the on position The safety belt warning light and the warning chime will remain off Belt Minder姞 The Belt Minder威 feature is a supplemental warning to the safety belt warning function This feature provides additional ...

Page 99: ...ed to the ON position The Belt Minder威 feature will not activate The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts All statistics based on U S data Reasons given Consider Crashes are rare events 36700 crashes occur every day The more we drive the more we are exposed to rare events even for good drivers 1 in 4 of us will be seriously injured in a crash during our lifetime I m ...

Page 100: ...RE people Children and younger brothers sisters imitate behavior they see I have an airbag Airbags offer greater protection when used with safety belts Frontal airbags are not designed to inflate in rear and side crashes or rollovers I d rather be thrown clear People who are ejected are 40 times more likely to DIE Safety belts help prevent ejection WE CAN T PICK OUR CRASH WARNING Do not sit on top...

Page 101: ...e the Belt Minder威 feature while driving the vehicle 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON position DO NOT START THE ENGINE 2 Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off Approximately one minute Step 3 must be completed within 30 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off 3 Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times at a moderate speed ending with the safety belt in the unbu...

Page 102: ...ended there is a 9 inch 23 cm or 12 inch 31 cm safety belt extension assembly that can be added part number 611C22 This assembly can be obtained from an authorized dealer Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on the label Also use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for yo...

Page 103: ...cing child seat in front of an active airbag If you must transport a forward facing child in the front seat move the seat all the way back and use appropriate restraints WARNING National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 inches 25 cm between an occupant s chest and the driver airbag module WARNING Never place your arm over the air bag module a...

Page 104: ...the risk of injury Do not modify the front end of the vehicle WARNING Additional equipment may affect the performance of the airbag sensors increasing the risk of injury Children and airbags Children must always be properly restrained Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position Failure to follow these...

Page 105: ...t propellant This may consist of cornstarch talcum powder or sodium compounds which may irritate the skin and eyes but none of the residue is toxic While the SRS is designed to help reduce serious injuries contact with a deploying airbag may also cause abrasions swelling or temporary hearing loss Because airbags must inflate rapidly and with considerable force there is the risk of death or serious...

Page 106: ...ition of the system Refer to Airbag readiness section in the Instrument Cluster chapter Routine maintenance of the airbag is not required A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following The readiness light will either flash or stay lit The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on A series of five beeps will be heard The tone pattern will...

Page 107: ...f equipped Note The passenger airbag ON OFF switch if equipped may be on vehicles with no rear seats and a gross vehicle weight rating GVWR greater than 8500 lb 3856 kg See Vehicle loading with and without a trailer in the Tires Wheels and loading chapter WARNING An airbag ON OFF switch if equipped may have been installed in this vehicle Before driving always look at the face of the switch to be s...

Page 108: ...order to avoid inadvertent activation of the switch always remove the ignition key from the passenger air bag ON OFF switch WARNING An infant in a rear facing seat faces a high risk of serious or fatal injuries from a deploying passenger airbag Rear facing infant seats should NEVER be placed in the front seats unless the passenger airbag is turned off Turning the passenger airbag back on The passe...

Page 109: ...g position Always use safety belts and child restraints properly DO NOT place a child in a rear facing infant seat in the front seat unless your vehicle is equipped with an airbag ON OFF switch and the passenger airbag is turned OFF This is because the back of the infant seat is too close to the inflating airbag and the risk of a fatal injury to the infant when the airbag inflates is substantial T...

Page 110: ...ide in the front seat because the vehicle has no rear seat although children ages 1 to 12 ride in the rear seat s whenever possible children ages 1 to 12 sometimes must ride in the front because no space is available in the rear seat s of the vehicle or the child has a medical condition which according to the child s physician makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat so that the ...

Page 111: ...n criteria Transport Canada deactivation criteria Canada Only 1 Infant An infant less than 1 year old must ride in the front seat because my vehicle has no rear seat the rear seat in my vehicle cannot accommodate a rear facing infant seat or the infant has a medical condition which according to the infant s physician makes it necessary for the infant to ride in the front seat so that the driver ca...

Page 112: ...l belt webbing in some accidents to reduce concentration of force on an occupant s chest and reduce the risk of certain bone fractures and injuries to underlying organs In a crash if the airbag is turned OFF this energy management safety belt might permit the person wearing the belt to move forward enough to incur a serious or fatal injury The more severe the crash and the heavier the occupant the...

Page 113: ...r Safety Technician CPST and consult your pediatrician to make sure your child seat is appropriate for your child and is compatible with and properly installed in the vehicle To locate a child seat fitting station and CPST contact the NHTSA toll free at 1 888 327 4236 or on the internet at http www nhtsa dot gov In Canada check with your local St John Ambulance office for referral to a CPST or for...

Page 114: ...4 feet 9 inches 1 45 meters tall or greater than 80 lb 36 kg or 100 lb 45 kg if recommended by child restraint manufacturer Use a vehicle safety belt having the lap belt snug and low across the hips shoulder belt cen tered across the shoulder and chest and seatback up right You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the U S and Canada Many states and provinces...

Page 115: ...21 kg X X X Forward facing child seat Over 48 lb 21 kg X X WARNING Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat NEVER place a rear facing child seat in front of an active airbag If you must use a forward facing child seat in the front seat move the vehicle seat all the way back When possible all children age 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position If all childre...

Page 116: ... to boost a child They can slide around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in a collision WARNING Always restrain an unoccupied child seat or booster seat These objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop which may increase the risk of serious injury WARNING Never place or allow a child to place the shoulder belt under a child s arm or behind the back because it reduce...

Page 117: ...by your child safety seat or booster manufacturer fits the restraint and can be restrained properly then restrain the child in the child safety seat or with the belt positioning booster Remember that child seats and belt positioning boosters vary and may be designed to fit children of different heights ages and weights Children who are too large for child safety seats or belt positioning boosters ...

Page 118: ...osition Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety seat with the tongue between the child seat and the release button to prevent accidental unbuckling Place vehicle seat back in upright position Put the safety belt in the automatic l...

Page 119: ...grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together 3 While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer s instructions Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted Seating and Safety Restraints 119 2010 Econoline eco Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 120: ...lt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode you should not be able to pull more belt out If the retractor is not locked unbuckle the belt and repeat Steps 5 and 6 8 Remove remaining slack from the belt Force the seat down with extra weight e g by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling up on the shoulder belt in order to force slack fr...

Page 121: ...ATCH system is composed of three vehicle anchor points two 2 lower anchors located where the vehicle seat back and seat cushion meet called the seat bight and one 1 top tether anchor located behind that seating position LATCH compatible child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to the two lower anchors at the LATCH equipped seating positions in your vehicle This...

Page 122: ...rs for child seat installation at the following locations Five passenger crew van Seven passenger wagon Eight passenger wagon Eleven passenger wagon Seating and Safety Restraints 122 2010 Econoline eco Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 123: ...lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors shown WARNING Never attach two child safety seats to the same anchor In a crash one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break causing serious injury or death If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments and have attached the top tether strap to the proper top tether anchor do not tight...

Page 124: ...orward facing child safety seat cannot be placed in the rear of the vehicle move the passenger seat as far back from the instrument panel as possible WARNING Because the last row of seats in the 12 passenger and 15 passenger configuration is not equipped with LATCH anchors and is spaced closer to the row of seats in front Do not use forward facing or rear facing child seats other than belt positio...

Page 125: ... top tether strap Perform the following steps to install a child safety seat with tether anchors Front passenger seating position The tether can be attached directly to the rear of the front seat 1 Adjust the front right hand passenger seat full forward Seating and Safety Restraints 125 2010 Econoline eco Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 126: ...eat as shown 3 Clip the tether strap hook to the seat pedestal at the location shown If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision Seating and Safety Restraints 126 2010 Econoline eco Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 127: ...properly the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases Second row bucket seats Quads The tether strap can be attached directly to the tether bracket under the back edge of the seat cushion 1 Route the child safety tether strap over the back of the left hand or right hand second row bucket seat Seating and Safety Restraints 127 2010 Econoline eco Owners Guide 1st Printing USA f...

Page 128: ...f a three passenger bench seat the tether strap can be attached directly to the tether bracket provided under the back edge of the seat cushion For the outboard positions the tether strap can be attached to the slot in the side of the seat pedestal Although tether slots are provided on the seat pedestals of the four passenger bench seat use of child seats is not recommended for these seating posit...

Page 129: ... positioning booster booster seat is used to improve the fit of the vehicle safety belt Children outgrow a typical child seat e g convertible or toddler seat when they weigh about 40 lb 18 kg and are around four 4 years of age Consult your child safety seat owner guide for the weight height and age limits specific to your child safety seat Keep your child in the child safety seat if it properly fi...

Page 130: ...oulder belt to fit properly Generally this is when they reach a height of at least 4 feet 9 inches 1 45 meters tall around age eight to age twelve and between 40 lb 18 kg and 80 lb 36 kg or upward to 100 lb 45 kg if recommended by your child restraint manufacturer Many state and provincial laws require that children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight a height of 4 feet 9 inches ...

Page 131: ...ckless booster seat may place your child s head as measured at the tops of the ears above the top of the seat In this case move the backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat back or head restraint and lap shoulder belts or consider using a high back booster seat High back booster seats If with a backless booster seat you cannot find a seating position that adequately supports...

Page 132: ...he child s hips If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the booster seat Check with the booster seat manufacturer s instructions The importance of shoulder belts Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child s hea...

Page 133: ... equipped shoulder belt guide on seatback if equipped child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors and attaching hardware should be inspected after a collision Refer to the child restraint manufacturer s instructions for additional inspection and maintenance information specific to the child restraint Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a coll...

Page 134: ...er crash you must Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers Drive at safe speeds for the conditions Keep tires properly inflated Never overload or improperly load your vehicle and Make sure every passenger is properly restrained WARNING In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt All occupants must wear seat belts and children infants m...

Page 135: ...ody components All other things held equal a shorter wheelbase may make your vehicle quicker to respond to steering inputs than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase Narrower to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces particularly in off road use As a result of the above dimensional differences SUV s and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in center of gr...

Page 136: ...ires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 11 2 times as well on the government course as a tire ...

Page 137: ...e that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure TIRES Tires are designed to give many thousands of miles of service but they must be maintained in order to get the maximum benefit from them Glossary of tire terminology Tire label A label showing the OE Original Eq...

Page 138: ... long trips inspect each tire and check the tire pressure with a tire gauge including spare if equipped Inflate all tires to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate Ford Motor Company recommends the use of a digital or dial type tire pressure gauge rather than a stick...

Page 139: ...Pillar or the edge of the driver s door The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label When weather temperature changes occur tire inflation pressures also change A 10 F 6 C temperature drop can cause a corresponding drop of 1 psi 7 kPa in inflation pressure Check your tire pressures frequently and adju...

Page 140: ...eat this procedure for each tire including the spare Note Some spare tires operate at a higher inflation pressure than the other tires For T type mini spare tires see Dissimilar Spare Tire Wheel Information section for description Store and maintain at 60 psi 4 15 bar For Full Size and Dissimilar spare tires see Dissimilar Spare Tire Wheel Information section for description Store and maintain at ...

Page 141: ...flation the technician or individual must utilize a remote inflation device and ensure that all persons are clear of the trajectory area WARNING An inflated tire and rim can be very dangerous if improperly used serviced or maintained To reduce the risk of serious injury never attempt to re inflate a tire which has been run flat or seriously under inflated without first removing the tire from the w...

Page 142: ...uts that may permit air leakage and repair or replace the tire and replace the valve stem Inspect the tire sidewalls for cracking cuts bruises and other signs of damage or excessive wear If internal damage to the tire is suspected have the tire demounted and inspected in case it needs to be repaired or replaced For your safety tires that are damaged or show signs of excessive wear should not be us...

Page 143: ... bulges in the tread or sidewalls cracks in the tread groove and separation in the tread or sidewall If damage is observed or suspected have the tire inspected by a tire professional Tires can be damaged during off road use so inspection after off road use is also recommended WARNING Age Tires degrade over time depending on many factors such as weather storage conditions and conditions of use load...

Page 144: ...Replacement Requirements Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride and handling capability WARNING Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size load index speed rating and type such as P metric versus LT metric or all season versus all terrain as those originally provided by Ford The recommended tire and wheel size may be found on either the Safety Complia...

Page 145: ...mounting Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with the person inflating standing at a minimum of 12 ft 3 66 m away from the tire wheel assembly Important Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are replaced on your vehicle It is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be replaced as a pair The tire pressure sensors mounted in the ...

Page 146: ...e tire and wheel If you cannot detect a cause have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires If your vehicle seems to pull to one side when you re driving the wheels may be out of alignment ...

Page 147: ...he road tires and wheels If you have a dissimilar spare tire wheel it is intended for temporary use only and should not be used in a tire rotation Note After having your tires rotated inflation pressure must be checked and adjusted to the vehicle requirements WARNING If the tire label shows different tire pressures for the front and rear tires and the vehicle is equipped with TPMS tire pressure mo...

Page 148: ...a dissimilar spare tire wheel A dissimilar spare tire wheel is defined as a spare tire and or wheel that is different in brand size or appearance from the road tires and wheels If you have a dissimilar spare tire wheel it is intended for temporary use only and should not be used in a tire rotation Note After having your tires rotated inflation pressure must be checked and adjusted to the vehicle r...

Page 149: ...icates a radial type tire 5 15 Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter 6 95 Indicates the tire s load index It is an index that relates to how much weight a tire can carry You may find this information in your Owner s Guide If not contact a local tire dealer Note You may not find this informatio...

Page 150: ... 8 U S DOT Tire Identification Number TIN This begins with the letters DOT and indicates that the tire meets all federal standards The next two numbers or letters are the plant code designating where it was manufactured the next two are the tire size code and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built For example the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 1997 After 2000 the n...

Page 151: ...des represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Temperature The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled condi...

Page 152: ...s 2 Load Range Load Inflation Limits Indicates the tire s load carrying capabilities and its inflation limits 3 Maximum Load Dual lb kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a dual defined as four tires on the rear axle a total of six or more tires on the vehicle 4 Maximum Load Single lb kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure...

Page 153: ...n general the larger the number the wider the tire 3 80 Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire s ratio of height to width Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall 4 D Indicates a diagonal type tire R Indicates a radial type tire 5 16 Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter Locat...

Page 154: ... driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a...

Page 155: ...auge see Inflating your tires in this chapter Failure to properly maintain your tire pressure could increase the risk of tire failure loss of control vehicle rollover and personal injury Changing tires with TPMS Each road tire is equipped with a tire pressure sensor located inside the tire wheel cavity There are two different types of pressure sensors Snap in sensor the pressure sensor is attached...

Page 156: ...es in this chapter How to identify which type of pressure sensor is on your vehicle The wheel could have either type of pressure sensor depending on the appearance of the valve stem Rubber valve stem with snap in sensor the valve stem has a rubber seal 1 and an extra brass shoulder larger in diameter and with no treads that can be seen when the cap is removed Rubber valve stem with banded sensor t...

Page 157: ...and a short time later turns OFF your tire pressure still needs to be checked Visit www checkmytires org for additional information When your temporary spare tire is installed When one of your road tires needs to be replaced with the temporary spare the TPMS system will continue to identify an issue to remind you that the damaged road wheel tire needs to be repaired and put back on your vehicle To...

Page 158: ...abel located on the edge of driver s door or the B Pillar the vehicle must be driven for at least two min utes over 20 mph 32 km h before the light will turn OFF Spare tire in use Your temporary spare tire is in use Repair the damaged road wheel tire and reinstall it on the vehicle to re store system functionality For a de scription on how the system func tions refer to When your temporary spare t...

Page 159: ...perature affects your tire pressure The Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic tire While driving in a normal manner a typical passenger tire inflation pressure may increase approximately 2 to 4 psi 14 to 28 kPa from a cold start situation If the vehicle is stationary over night with the outside temperature significantly lower than the daytime temperature the...

Page 160: ... the Low Tire Pressure Warning indicator at two different pressures one for the front tires and one for the rear tires Since tires need to be rotated to provide consistent performance and maximum tire life the Tire Pressure Monitoring System needs to know when the tires are rotated to determine which set of tires are on the front and which are on the rear With this information the system can detec...

Page 161: ... successfully the horn will sound once the TPMS indicator will flash and the message center if equipped will display TRAIN LEFT FRONT TIRE If this does not occur please try again starting at step 2 If after repeated attempts to enter the reset mode the horn does not sound the TPMS indicator does not flash and the message center if equipped does not display TRAIN LEFT FRONT TIRE seek service from y...

Page 162: ...ll tale stops flashing and the message center if equipped displays TRAINING COMPLETE 10 Turn the ignition off If two short horn beeps are heard the reset procedure was unsuccessful and must be repeated If after repeating the procedure and two short beeps are heard when the ignition is turned to off seek assistance from your authorized dealer 11 Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure as...

Page 163: ...ify that your TPMS reset tool is working press and release the button on the center of the TPMS tool The red light should illuminate and remain on for approximately five 5 seconds If the light does not illuminate the tool needs to be replaced It is recommended that you read the entire procedure before attempting Note To enter the reset mode Steps 1 6 MUST be completed within 60 seconds 1 Place the...

Page 164: ...T start the engine If the reset mode has been entered successfully the horn will sound once the TPMS indicator will flash and the message center will display TRAIN LEFT FRONT TIRE If after repeated attempts to enter the reset mode the horn does not sound the TPMS indicator does not flash and the message center does not display TRAIN LEFT FRONT TIRE contact your authorized dealer as soon as possibl...

Page 165: ... shown This is where the sensor is located inside the rim The tool needs to be held against the tire sidewall opposite the valve stem as illustrated with the arrow on the tool pointing towards the rim do not use the tool with the arrow pointing away from the rim as it may not activate the sensor 9 Press and release the green button and hold the tool to the tire sidewall until the horn sounds The r...

Page 166: ...iginally provided by Ford Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death Additionally the use of non recommended tires and wheels could cause steering suspension axle or transfer case power transfer unit failure The tires on your vehi...

Page 167: ...out a trailer Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance Before loading your vehicle familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle s weight ratings with or without a trailer from the vehicle s Tire Label or Safety Compliance Certification Label Base Curb Weight is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and a...

Page 168: ...arket or authorized dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle the weight of the equipment must be subtracted from the payload listed on the Tire Label in order to determine the new payload WARNING The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can be limited either by volume capacity how much space is available or by payload capacity how much weight the vehicle should carry On...

Page 169: ...ional equipment When towing trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight GAW Gross Axle Weight is the total weight placed on each axle front and rear including vehicle curb weight and all payload Tires Wheels and Loading 169 2010 Econoline eco Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 170: ...owing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer GVW Gross Vehicle Weight is the Vehicle Curb Weight cargo passengers GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle including all options equipment passengers and cargo The GVWR is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B Pillar ...

Page 171: ...icle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance engine transmission and or structural damage serious damage to the vehicle loss of control and personal injury Tires Wheels and Loading 171 2010 Econoline eco Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 172: ...f 15 25 fifth wheel trailer and driver only 150 lb 68 kg Consult your authorized dealer or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer for more detailed information Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight refers to the amount of the weight that a trailer pushes down on a trailer hitch Examples For a 5 000 lb 2 268 kg conventional trailer multiply 5 000 by 0 10 and 0 15 to...

Page 173: ... to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle The following gives you a few examples on how to calculate the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity Another example for your vehicle with 1 400 lb 635 kg of cargo and luggage capacity You decide to go golfing Is there enough load capacity to carry you 4 of...

Page 174: ...ge of the driver s door Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles WARNING For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle see the Preparing to drive your vehicle section in the Driving chapter of this Owner s Guide WARNING Loaded vehicles may handle differently than unloaded vehicles Extra precautions such as slower speeds and inc...

Page 175: ...6L 4 10 12000 5443 6100 2767 60 5 52 E 150 Regular RV Van 8600 GVWR 5 4L 3 73 13000 5897 7400 3357 60 5 52 5 4L 4 10 13000 5897 7400 3357 60 5 52 E 150 Extended Van 8600 GVWR 4 6L 3 73 11500 5216 5900 2676 60 5 52 4 6L 4 10 12000 5443 6400 2903 60 5 52 E 150 Extended Van 8600 GVWR 5 4L 3 73 13000 5897 7300 3311 60 5 52 5 4L 4 10 13000 5897 7300 3311 60 5 52 E 150 Regular Wagon 7 8 Passenger 8600 G...

Page 176: ... RV Van 8900 GVWR 4 6L 3 73 11500 5216 5900 2676 60 5 52 4 6L 4 10 12000 5443 6400 2903 60 5 52 E 250 Regular RV Van 9000 GVWR 5 4L 3 73 13000 5896 7400 3357 60 5 52 5 4L 4 10 13000 5896 7400 3357 60 5 52 E 250 Cutaway 138 wheelbase single rear wheel 8600 GVWR 4 6L 4 10 12000 5443 7500 3402 60 5 52 E 250 Extended RV Van 9000 GVWR 5 4L 3 73 13000 5896 7300 3311 60 5 52 5 4L 4 10 13000 5896 7300 331...

Page 177: ...10000 4536 60 5 52 E 350 Extended RV Van 9500 GVWR 5 4L 3 73 13000 5897 7200 3266 60 5 52 5 4L 4 10 13000 5897 7200 3266 60 5 52 6 8L 3 73 15000 6804 9000 4082 60 5 52 6 8L 4 10 18500 8391 10000 4536 60 5 52 E 350 Regular Wagon 11 12 Passenger 8800 GVWR 5 4L 3 73 13000 5897 6700 3039 60 5 52 5 4L 4 10 13000 5897 6700 3039 60 5 52 E 350 Regular Wagon 11 12 Passenger 8700 GVWR 6 8L 3 73 15000 6804 8...

Page 178: ...1 10000 4536 60 5 52 E 350 Extended Wagon 14 15 Passenger 9100 GVWR 5 4L 3 73 13000 5897 6300 2858 60 5 52 5 4L 4 10 13000 5897 6300 2858 60 5 52 E 350 Extended Wagon 14 15 Passenger 9300 GVWR 6 8L 3 73 15000 6804 8100 3674 60 5 52 6 8L 4 10 18500 8391 10000 4536 60 5 52 E 350 Cutaway 138 wheelbase single rear wheel 9600 GVWR 5 4L 4 10 13000 5897 8000 3629 60 5 52 6 8L 4 10 18500 8391 10000 4536 6...

Page 179: ...ed automatic transmission 10000 GVWR 5 4L 3 73 10050 4559 4900 2223 60 5 52 E 350 Cutaway 138 wheelbase single rear wheel 10050 GVWR 5 4L 4 10 13000 5897 8000 3629 60 5 52 6 8L 4 10 18500 8391 10000 4536 60 5 52 E 350 Cutaway 138 wheelbase dual rear wheel 4 speed automatic transmission 10050 GVWR 5 4L 3 73 10050 4559 4900 2223 60 5 52 E 350 Cutaway 138 wheelbase dual rear wheel 11500 GVWR 5 4L 4 1...

Page 180: ... 60 5 52 E 350 Cutaway 158 wheelbase single rear wheel 10050 GVWR 5 4L 4 10 13000 5897 8000 3629 60 5 52 6 8L 4 10 18500 8391 10000 4536 60 5 52 E 350 Cutaway 158 wheelbase dual rear wheel 4 speed automatic transmission 10050 GVWR 5 4L 3 73 10050 4559 4800 2177 60 5 52 E 350 Cutaway 158 wheelbase dual rear wheel 11500 GVWR 5 4L 4 10 13000 5897 7700 3493 60 5 52 6 8L 4 10 18500 8391 10000 4536 60 5...

Page 181: ... E 350 Cutaway 176 wheelbase dual rear wheel 4 speed automatic transmission 10050 GVWR 5 4L 3 73 10050 4559 4800 2177 60 5 52 E 350 Cutaway 176 wheelbase dual rear wheel 12500 GVWR 5 4L 4 10 13000 5897 7700 3493 60 5 52 6 8L 4 10 18500 8391 10000 4536 60 5 52 E 350 Stripped Chassis 138 wheelbase single rear wheel 9000 GVWR 5 4L 3 73 13000 5897 8700 3946 60 5 52 5 4L 4 10 13000 5897 8700 3946 60 5 ...

Page 182: ...10 13000 5897 8400 3810 60 5 52 6 8L 4 10 18500 8391 10000 4536 60 5 52 E 350 Stripped Chassis 158 wheelbase dual rear wheel 10000 GVWR 5 4L 4 10 13000 5897 8300 3765 60 5 52 6 8L 4 10 18500 8391 10000 4536 60 5 52 E 350 Stripped Chassis 158 wheelbase dual rear wheel 12500 GVWR 5 4L 4 10 13000 5897 8300 3765 60 5 52 6 8L 4 10 18500 8391 10000 4536 60 5 52 E 350 Stripped Chassis 176 wheelbase dual ...

Page 183: ...500 3855 60 5 52 E 450 Cutaway 176 wheelbase dual rear wheel 14050 GVWR 5 4L 4 56 14050 6373 8500 3855 60 5 52 E 450 Cutaway 158 wheelbase dual rear wheel 14500 GVWR 6 8L 4 56 20000 9072 10000 4536 60 5 52 E 450 Cutaway 176 wheelbase dual rear wheel 14500 GVWR 6 8L 4 56 20000 9072 10000 4536 60 5 52 E 450 Stripped Chassis 158 wheelbase dual rear wheel 14050 GVWR 5 4L 4 56 14050 6373 9200 4173 60 5...

Page 184: ... reduce GCWR by 2 per 1 000 ft 300 meters elevation To determine the maximum trailer weight designed for your particular vehicle as equipped follow the section Vehicle loading earlier in this chapter Your vehicle s load capacity is designated by weight not by volume so you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle Distribute the load so that only 10 15 of the total is on th...

Page 185: ...ains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners If you use a rental trailer follow the instructions that the rental agency gives to you Do not attach safety chains to the bumper Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual automatic or surge type trailer brakes are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer s specifications The trailer brakes must meet local and Fed...

Page 186: ...e controller TBC is designed to display three items of information in the instrument cluster message center These are gain setting output bar graph and trailer connectivity status They will appear as follows in the message center TBC GAIN XX X NO TRAILER The instrument cluster message center will display the current gain setting during a given ignition cycle and when adjusting the gain This messag...

Page 187: ...le brake pedal will also illuminate both trailer and vehicle brake lamps Procedure for adjusting GAIN The GAIN setting is used to set the TBC for the specific towing condition and should be changed as towing conditions change Changes to towing conditions include trailer load vehicle load road conditions and weather The GAIN should be set to provide the maximum trailer braking assistance while ensu...

Page 188: ...TRAILER message is displayed and accompanied by a single chime with no trailer connected the problem is with the vehicle wiring from the TBC to the 7 pin connector in the bumper If the message is only displayed with a trailer connected the problem is related to the trailer wiring consult your trailer dealer for assistance This can be a short to ground i e chaffed wire or a short to voltage i e pul...

Page 189: ...t towed vehicles Make sure all running lights brake lights turn signals and hazard lights are working Contact your authorized dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for hooking up trailer lamps Using a step bumper if equipped The rear bumper is equipped with an integral hitch and only requires a ball with a one inch 25 4 mm shank diameter The bumper has a 5 000 lb 2 ...

Page 190: ...he trailer tongue weight should be 10 15 of the loaded trailer weight If you will be towing a trailer frequently in hot weather hilly conditions at GCWR or any combination of these factors consider refilling your rear axle with synthetic gear lube if not already so equipped Refer to the Maintenance and specifications chapter for the lubricant specification Remember that regardless of the rear axle...

Page 191: ...n submerged in water Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required RECREATIONAL TOWING Follow these guidelines if you have a need for recreational RV towing An example of recreational towing would be towing your vehicle behind a motorhome These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not damaged All vehicles Do not...

Page 192: ...Canadian interference causing equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise When starting a fuel injected engine don t press the accelerator before or during starting Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the engine For more information on starting the vehicle refer to Starting the engine in this chapter WARNING Extended idling...

Page 193: ...ave the vehicle checked If your vehicle is operated in a heavy snow storm or blowing snow conditions the engine air induction may become partially clogged with snow and or ice If this occurs the engine may experience a significant reduction in power output At the earliest opportunity clear all the snow and or ice away from the air induction inlet Before starting the vehicle 1 Make sure all occupan...

Page 194: ...or to the floor and try again this will allow the engine to crank with the fuel shut off in case the engine is flooded with fuel Cold weather starting flexible fuel vehicles only The starting characteristics of all grades of E85 ethanol make it unsuitable for use when ambient temperatures fall below 0 F 18 C Consult your fuel distributor for the availability of winter grade ethanol As the outside ...

Page 195: ...on monoxide is present in exhaust fumes Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects WARNING If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped for a long period of time open the windows at least 1 inch 2 5 cm or adjust the ...

Page 196: ...ot use multiple extension cords Instead use one extension cord which is long enough to reach from the engine block heater cord to the outlet without stretching Make certain that the extension cord is in excellent condition not patched or spliced Store your extension cord indoors at temperatures above 32 F 0 C Outdoor conditions can deteriorate extension cords over a period of time To reduce the ri...

Page 197: ...vehicle While not in use make sure the protective cover seals the prongs of the engine block heater cord plug BRAKES Occasional brake noise is normal If a metal to metal continuous grinding or continuous squeal sound is present the brake linings may be worn out and should be inspected by an authorized dealer If the vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking the...

Page 198: ...abled and may need to be serviced Even when the ABS is disabled normal braking is still effective If your BRAKE warning lamp illuminates with the parking brake released have your brake system serviced immediately by an authorized dealer Parking brake To set the parking brake 1 press the parking brake pedal down until the pedal stops To release pull the lever 2 WARNING Always set the parking brake ...

Page 199: ...mage The occurrence of a traction control event is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded their ability to grip the road this may lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death If you experience a severe road event SLOW DOWN The TCS switch located on the center console has an indicator light that illuminates steadily in the inst...

Page 200: ...hicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions Aggressive driving on any road condition can cause you to lose control of your vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage Activation of the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 system is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded their ability to grip the road this could reduce the operator s ability to control th...

Page 201: ...uster will illuminate temporarily during start up as part of a normal system self check or during driving if a driving situation causes the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 system to operate If the sliding car icon illuminates steadily verify that the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 system is not manually disabled by pressing the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 Off button located on the center stack of the instrument panel I...

Page 202: ...ash If the TCS is activated excessively in a short period of time the braking portion of the system may become temporarily disabled to allow the brakes to cool down In this situation TCS will use only engine power reduction or transfer to help control the wheels from over spinning When the brakes have cooled down the system will regain all features Anti lock braking RSC威 and ESC are not affected b...

Page 203: ...e instrument cluster will flash Certain adverse driving maneuvers may activate the RSC威 system which include Emergency lane change Taking a turn too fast Quick maneuvering to avoid an accident pedestrian or obstacle Switching off AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 If the vehicle is stuck in snow mud or sand and seems to lose engine power switching off certain features of the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 system may ...

Page 204: ... after de activation or driving above 20 mph 32 km h Not illumi nated Enabled Enabled Enabled STEERING To help prevent damage to the power steering system Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points until it stops for more than a few seconds when the engine is running Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level If the fluid level is below the FULL COLD ra...

Page 205: ...speed This is normal behavior and indicates the axle is working PREPARING TO DRIVE WARNING Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles WARNING In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt Utility vehicles and trucks have larger tires and increased ground clearance giving the vehicle a higher...

Page 206: ...assenger vehicles making it more difficult to control in an emergency situation Placing any load on the roof also raises the center of gravity and increases the potential for rollover The van should be operated by an experienced driver An organization that owns a 15 passenger van should select one or two experienced drivers to drive the van on a regular basis These drivers will gain valuable exper...

Page 207: ... Utility and four wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off road conditions Avoid sharp turns excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injur...

Page 208: ...id and at the same time shift the transmission into N Neutral 5 Start the vehicle See your authorized dealer as soon as possible if this procedure is used WARNING Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brake lamps are working WARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Turn the ignition to the lock position and remove the key whenever yo...

Page 209: ...ery has been disconnected for any type of service or repair the transmission will need to relearn the normal shift strategy parameters much like having to reset your radio stations when your vehicle battery has been disconnected The adaptive transmission shift strategy allows the transmission to relearn these operating parameters This learning process could take several transmission upshifts and d...

Page 210: ...ssing the transmission control switch on the end of the gearshift lever The O D OFF lamp will illuminate in the instrument cluster Drive not shown Drive is activated when the transmission control switch is pressed This position allows for all forward gears except overdrive O D OFF lamp is illuminated Provides engine braking Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O D to other gea...

Page 211: ... engines only Your vehicle has been designed to improve fuel economy by reducing fuel usage during coasting or deceleration When you take your foot off the accelerator pedal and the vehicle begins to slow down the torque converter clutch locks up and aggressively shuts off fuel flow to the engine while decelerating This fuel economy benefit may be perceived as a light to medium braking sensation w...

Page 212: ... make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Turn the ignition to the lock position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle R Reverse With the gearshift lever in R Reverse the vehicle will move backward Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R Reverse N Neutral With the gearshift lever in N Neutral the vehicle can be started and is free to roll Hold the brake pe...

Page 213: ...s depressed To deactivate the tow haul feature and return to normal driving mode press the button on the end of the gearshift lever The TOW HAUL light will no longer be illuminated When you shut off and restart the engine the transmission will automatically return to normal D Overdrive mode Tow Haul OFF WARNING Do not use the tow haul feature when driving in icy or slippery conditions as the incre...

Page 214: ...ansmission will need to relearn the normal shift strategy parameters much like having to reset your radio stations when your vehicle battery has been disconnected The Adaptive Transmission Shift Strategy allows the transmission to relearn these operating parameters This learning process could take several transmission upshifts and downshifts during this learning process slightly firmer shifts may ...

Page 215: ...hrough five D Drive without Overdrive D Drive without Overdrive can be activated by pressing the transmission control switch TCS on the end of the gearshift lever This position allows for all forward gears except overdrive The O D OFF lamp will illuminate in the instrument cluster Provides engine braking Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O D to other gears Examples heavy ci...

Page 216: ...e apron or shoulder of the road and slow down gradually before returning to the pavement You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly It often may be less risky to strike small objects such as highway reflectors with minor damage to your vehicle rather than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which could cause the vehicle to slide sidew...

Page 217: ...urface at parking speeds Inclement weather may also affect the function of the RSS this may include reduced performance or a false activation WARNING To help avoid personal injury always use caution when in reverse and when using the RSS WARNING This system is not designed to prevent contact with small or moving objects The system is designed to provide a warning to assist the driver in detecting ...

Page 218: ...ill be reduced to a predetermined level After the warning goes away the radio will return to the previous value The RSS automatically turns on when the gearshift lever is placed in R Reverse and the ignition is on A control in the message center allows the driver to disable the system refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information Keep the RSS sensors located on the...

Page 219: ...ne are closest to your vehicle and objects in the green zone are further away Objects are getting closer to your vehicle as they move from the green zone to the yellow or red zones Use the side mirrors and rearview mirror to get better coverage on both sides and rear of the vehicle Image delay if displayed through the rearview mirror When shifting out of R Reverse and into any other gear the image...

Page 220: ...ill requires the driver to use it in conjunction with the rearview mirror and the side mirrors for maximum coverage WARNING Objects that are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper might not be seen on the screen due to the limited coverage of the camera system WARNING Backup as slow as possible since higher speeds might limit your reaction time to stop the vehicle WARNING Do not ...

Page 221: ...ls chapter Driving with blind spot mirrors Before a lane change check the main mirror first then check the blind spot mirror If no vehicles are present in the blind spot mirror and the traffic in the adjacent lane is at a safe distance signal that you are going to change lanes Glance over your shoulder to verify traffic is clear and carefully change lanes When the approaching vehicle is at a dista...

Page 222: ...ion is responsible for determining whether additional chassis heat protection or powertrain cooling is required and alerting the user to the safe and proper operation Your vehicle is qualified for use as a stationary power source within limits detailed in the Ford Truck Body Builders Layout Book found at www fleet ford com truckbbas and through the Ford Truck Body Builders Advisory Service Gas eng...

Page 223: ...may be limited Also water may enter your engine s air intake and severely damage your engine or your vehicle may stall Driving through deep water where the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage Once through the water always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal Wet bra...

Page 224: ...el to a disabled vehicle Fuel delivery service is limited to two no charge occurrences within a 12 month period winch out available within 100 feet 30 5 meters of a paved or county maintained road no recoveries towing Ford Mercury Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles 56 km of the disablement location or to the nearest authorized dealer If a member requests to be t...

Page 225: ...1 800 665 2006 Motorhome customers in the U S and Canada should contact 1 800 444 3311 If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount for towing to the nearest dealership within 35 miles To obtain reimbursement information U S Ford Mercury and Lincoln vehicle customers call 1 800 241 3673 Customers will be asked to submit their origina...

Page 226: ...tric fuel pump from sending fuel to the engine when your vehicle has had a substantial jolt After an accident if the engine cranks but does not start this switch may have been activated On diesel powered vehicles this switch is located in the front passenger s footwell by the kick panel Roadside Emergencies 226 2010 Econoline eco Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 227: ...t stops the flow of fuel to the engine Not every impact will cause a shut off Should your vehicle shut off after a collision due to this feature you may restart your vehicle by doing the following 1 Turn the ignition switch to the off position 2 Turn the ignition switch to the on position In some instances the vehicle may not restart the first time you try to restart and may take one additional at...

Page 228: ... COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A Grey Grey 3A Violet Violet 4A Pink Pink 5A Tan Tan 7 5A Brown Brown 10A Red Red 15A Blue Blue 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue 25A Natural Natural 30A Green Green Green Pink Pink 40A Orange Green Green 50A Red Red Red 60A Blue Yellow Yellow 70A Tan Brown 80A Natural Black Black Passenger compartme...

Page 229: ...OES NOT remove power from all circuits To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the inside of the fuse panel cover The fuses are coded as follows Fuse Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 1 30A Not used spare 2 15A Not used spare 3 15A Not used spare 4 30A Not used spare Roadside Emergencies 229 2010 Econoline eco Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 230: ...sed spare 17 20A Door locks 18 20A Not used spare 19 25A Not used spare 20 15A Diagnostic connector except stripped chassis 21 15A Not used spare 22 15A Park lamps License plate lamps 23 15A High beams 24 20A Horn except stripped chassis 25 10A Demand lighting 26 10A Cluster except stripped chassis 27 20A Ignition switch feed 28 5A Audio mute start 29 5A Cluster except stripped chassis 30 5A Not u...

Page 231: ...ped chassis IP connector 1 44 10A Auxiliary battery relay Trailer tow battery charger relay 45 5A Wipers Stripped chassis Engine connector 3 46 7 5A Passenger airbag deactivation indicator PADI 47 30A circuit breaker Windows accessory delay 48 Relay Delayed accessory Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment The power distribution box contains high curr...

Page 232: ...tery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter The high current fuses are coded as follows Fuse Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 1 HC Micro Relay Powertrain control module PCM 2 HC Micro Relay Starter solenoid 3 HC Micro Relay Wiper 4 HC Micro Relay Trailer tow battery charge 5 HC Micro Relay Fuel pump 6 HC Micro Relay Trailer tow park lamp 7 HC Micro Relay Upfitter 4 ...

Page 233: ... park feed 18 30A Electric trailer brake Trailer brake controller 19 30A Upfitter 1 20 30A Upfitter 2 21 50A FICM relay diesel engine only 22 Not used 23 G8VA relay A C clutch 24 G8VA relay Horn relay Stripped chassis 25 HC Micro relay Run start 26 Not used 27 Not used 28 20A Back up lamp 29 10A A C clutch 30 10A Brake on off BOO switch 31 10A Cluster battery stripped chassis only FICM coil diesel...

Page 234: ... 4 46 10A PCM keep alive power Canister vent PCM relay coil 47 40A ABS coil 48 20A Trailer tow stop lamp turn signal 49 30A Wiper motor 50 Not used 51 20A Cutaway 52 10A Stripped chassis and modified vehicle run start relay coil 53 10A ABS run start feed 54 10A Fuel pump relay coil gas engine only 55 10A PCM diesel engine only 56 20A Diesel fuel conditioner module DFCM diesel engine only 57 20A Tr...

Page 235: ...ar lighter 73 Not used 74 30A Power seat 75 20A Vehicle power VPWR 1 PCM power 76 20A VPWR 2 PCM emission related powertrain components 77 10A VPWR 3 PCM general powertrain components 78 15A VPWR 4 gas engine only Ignition coil diesel engine only Fuel pump relay coil 79 10A VPWR 5 Transmission 80 10A Cluster run start stripped chassis only 81 15A FICM logic diesel engine only 82 Not used 83 Fuel p...

Page 236: ...d WARNING Refer to Tire pressure monitoring system TPMS in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter for important information If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged it will no longer function Dissimilar spare tire wheel information WARNING Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control injury or death If you have a dissimilar spare tire whe...

Page 237: ...n can lead to impairment of the following Handling stability and braking performance Comfort and noise Ground clearance and parking at curbs Winter weather driving capability Wet weather driving capability 3 Full size dissimilar spare without label on wheel When driving with the full size dissimilar spare tire wheel do not Exceed 70 mph 113 km h Use more than one dissimilar spare tire wheel at a t...

Page 238: ...el information This spare tire wheel will match the road tire wheel When driving with the full size matching spare tire wheel do not exceed 70 mph 113 km h It is intended for temporary use only This means if you need to use it you should replace it as soon as possible Stopping and securing your vehicle 1 Park on a level surface 2 Activate the warning flashers 3 Place the gearshift in P Park 4 Appl...

Page 239: ...o stow the cable retainer with the spare removed turn the jack handle clockwise until all slack is removed Tire change procedure WARNING To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire be sure the parking brake is set then block in both directions the wheel that is diagonally opposite other side and end of the vehicle to the tire being changed WARNING If the vehicle slips off the ja...

Page 240: ...the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the wheel that is being lifted 2 Remove the spare tire and jack from the storage location The jack is located in the rear right hand side of the cargo area 3 Remove any wheel trim Insert the tapered end of the lug nut wrench behind wheel covers or hubcaps and twist off 4 Loosen the wheel nut by pulling up on the handle of the lug nut wrench about one half t...

Page 241: ...heel is blocked Replacing the tire 1 Assemble the jack handle sections together and lock into the jack Use the jack handle to slide the jack under the vehicle WARNING To lessen the risk of personal injury do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack The jack is only meant for changing the tire 2 Position the jack ...

Page 242: ...front axle Do not place the jack under or on the steering linkage 3 Raise the jack until the wheel is completely off the ground Turn jack handle clockwise if your vehicle is equipped with a screw type jack or pump the jack if equipped with a hydraulic jack 4 Remove the lug nuts with the lug nut wrench 5 Replace the flat tire with the spare tire Roadside Emergencies 242 2010 Econoline eco Owners Gu...

Page 243: ... original equipment as this could damage the wheel or mounting system This damage could allow the wheels to come off while the vehicle is being driven 9 Install any wheel covers ornaments or hub caps Make sure they are snapped in place 10 Stow the jack handle and lug wrench 11 Unblock the wheels Stowing the flat spare tire Note Failure to follow spare tire stowage instructions may result in failur...

Page 244: ...essure every six months as per your scheduled maintenance information or at any time that the spare tire is disturbed through service of other components 6 If removed install the spare tire lock if equipped into the bumper drive tube with the spare tire lock key if equipped and jack handle WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS On vehicles equipped with single rear wheels retighten the lug nuts to th...

Page 245: ...ss of control Note Inspect the wheel pilot hole prior to installation If there is visible corrosion in wheel pilot hole remove loose particles by wiping with clean rag and apply grease Apply grease only to the wheel pilot hole surface by smearing a dime 1 square cm sized glob of grease around the wheel pilot surface 1 with end of finger DO NOT apply grease to lugnut stud holes or wheel to brake su...

Page 246: ... Over time the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation 1 Use only a 12 volt supply to start your vehicle 2 Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could damage the vehicle s electrical system 3 Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not touch Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay ...

Page 247: ...htning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Connect the other end of the positive cable to the positive terminal of the assisting battery 3 Connect the negative cable to the negative terminal of the assisting battery Roadside Emergencies 247 2010 Econoline eco Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 248: ...minal of the battery to be jumped A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery 5 Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades belts moving parts of both engines or any fuel delivery system parts Jump starting 1 Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed 2 Start the engine of the disabled vehicle 3 Once the disabled vehicle ha...

Page 249: ...e the jumper cable from the ground metal surface Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Remove the jumper cable on the negative connection of the booster vehicle s battery Roadside Emergencies 249 2010 Econoline eco Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 250: ...able from the positive terminal of the disabled vehicle s battery After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions Roadside Emergencies 250 2010 Econoline eco Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 251: ...cedure If your vehicle is equipped with an air dam and must be towed from the front it is recommended that your vehicle be towed by wheel lift or flatbed equipment to prevent damage to the air dam If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly vehicle damage may occur Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators Have your tow truck operator refer to thi...

Page 252: ...on the ground under the following conditions Vehicle is facing forward so that it is being towed in a forward direction Place the transmission in N Neutral Refer to Brake shift interlock in the Driving chapter for specific instructions if you cannot move the gear shift lever into N Neutral Maximum speed is not to exceed 35 mph 56 km h Maximum distance is 50 miles 80 km Roadside Emergencies 252 201...

Page 253: ... to the authorized dealer Repairs will be made using Ford or Motorcraft威 parts or remanufactured or other parts that are authorized by Ford Away from home If you are away from home when your vehicle needs service contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center or use the online resources listed below to find the nearest authorized dealer In the United States Mailing Address Ford Motor Company Custom...

Page 254: ... need more help than the authorized dealer could provide after following the steps above contact the Ford Motorhome Customer Assistance Center to find an authorized dealer or service location to help you In the United States and Canada Ford Motorhome Customer Assistance Center 900 N Lake Havasu Avenue Lake Havasu City AZ 86403 1 800 444 3311 Open 365 24 7 In order to help service your motorhome ve...

Page 255: ...wed a final repair attempt in some states In the United States a warranty dispute must be submitted to the BBB AUTO LINE before taking action under the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act or to the extent allowed by state law before pursuing replacement or repurchase remedies provided by certain state laws This dispute handling procedure is not required prior to enforcing state created rights or other righ...

Page 256: ... to your dealer If a warranty concern has not been resolved using the three step procedure outlined on the first page of the Customer Assistance section you may be eligible to participate in the BBB AUTO LINE program The BBB AUTO LINE program consists of two parts mediation and arbitration During mediation a representative of the BBB will contact both you and Ford Motor Company to explore options ...

Page 257: ...l that the efforts by Ford of Canada and the authorized dealer to resolve a factory related vehicle service concern have been unsatisfactory Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third party mediation arbitration program administered by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP The CAMVAP program is a straight forward and relatively speedy alternative to resolve a disagreement when ...

Page 258: ...Central America the Caribbean or the Middle East contact the nearest authorized dealer If the authorized dealer cannot help you contact FORD MOTOR COMPANY FORD EXPORT OPERATIONS 1555 Fairlane Drive Fairlane Business Park 3 Allen Park Michigan 48101 U S A Telephone 313 594 4857 FAX 313 390 0804 Email expcac ford com If you are in another foreign country contact the nearest authorized dealer If the ...

Page 259: ...imilar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Ford Motor Company To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or wri...

Page 260: ...the vehicle s paintwork and trim over time Use Motorcraft威 Bug and Tar Remover ZC 42 which is available from your authorized dealer Remove any exterior accessories such as antennas before entering a car wash Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any painted surface if these substances come in contact with your vehicle wash off as soon as possible If your vehicle is equipped with running ...

Page 261: ...r Remover ZC 42 to remove any sealant Do not use any abrasives on the contact surfaces PAINT CHIPS Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to match your vehicle s color Take your color code printed on a sticker in the driver s door jamb to your authorized dealer to ensure you get the correct color Remove particles such as bird droppings tree sap insect deposits tar spots road salt and industrial...

Page 262: ...o clean the engine The high pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage Do not spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking the engine block or other engine components Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser ZC 20 on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean In Canada use Motorcraft Engine Shampoo CXC 66 A Cover the highlighted areas to prevent wat...

Page 263: ...ar Spray Glass Cleaner ZC 23 available from your authorized dealer The wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl rubbing alcohol or Motorcraft威 Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate ZC 32 A available from your authorized dealer This washer fluid contains special solution in addition to alcohol which helps to remove the hot wax deposited on the wiper blade and windshield from automated car wash fa...

Page 264: ...g the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of the airbag system If a staining liquid like coffee juice has been spilled on the instrument panel or on interior trim surfaces clean as follows 1 Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean white cotton cloth 2 Wipe the surface with a damp clean white cotton cloth For more thorough cleaning use a mild soap and water solution If the spot c...

Page 265: ...rotective coating over the leather For routine cleaning wipe the surface with a soft damp cloth For more thorough cleaning wipe the surface with a mild soap and water solution In Canada use Motorcraft威 Vinyl Cleaner CXC 93 Dry the area with a soft cloth If the leather cannot be completely cleaned using a mild soap and water solution the leather may be cleaned using a commercially available cleanin...

Page 266: ... ZC 15 Motorcraft威 Custom Clear Coat Polish ZC 8 A Motorcraft威 Detail Wash ZC 3 A Motorcraft威 Dusting Cloth ZC 24 Motorcraft威 Engine Shampoo and Degreaser U S only ZC 20 Motorcraft威 Engine Shampoo Canada only CXC 66 A Motorcraft威 Multi Purpose Cleaner Canada only CXC 101 Motorcraft威 Premium Glass Cleaner Canada only CXC 100 Motorcraft威 Premium Liquid Wax ZC 53 A Motorcraft威 Premium Windshield Wash...

Page 267: ...gets caught in moving parts Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed space unless you are sure you have enough ventilation Keep all open flames and other burning material such as cigarettes away from the battery and all fuel related parts Working with the engine off 1 Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P Park 2 Turn off the engine and remov...

Page 268: ...ner of the instrument panel 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and push the auxiliary latch located in the center top of the grille to the left to release the hood 3 Lift the hood and secure it with the prop rod HOOD Maintenance and Specifications 268 2010 Econoline eco Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 269: ...mponent locations 1 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2 Engine oil filler cap 3 Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 4 Air filter assembly 5 Engine oil dipstick 6 Power steering fluid reservoir 7 Brake fluid reservoir 8 Engine coolant reservoir 9 Power distribution box 10 Battery Maintenance and Specifications 269 2010 Econoline eco Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 270: ...windshield washer antifreeze additive Washer fluids containing non methanol antifreeze agents should be used only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the vehicle s paint finish wiper blades or washer system WARNING If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40 F 5 C use washer fluid with antifreeze protection Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in col...

Page 271: ...ng chapter To prolong the life of the wiper blades it is highly recommended to scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers The layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the wiper rubber element ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil 1 Make sure the veh...

Page 272: ...AX mark may cause engine damage Some oil must be removed from the engine by an authorized dealer 7 Put the dipstick back in and ensure it is fully seated Adding engine oil 1 Check the engine oil For instructions refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter 2 If the engine oil level is not within the normal range add only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity Remove the engine oil f...

Page 273: ...otect your engine and engine s warranty use Motorcraft威 SAE 5W 20 or an equivalent SAE 5W 20 oil meeting Ford specification WSS M2C930 A SAE 5W 20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle s engine Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities later in this chapter for more information Do not use supplemental engine oil addi...

Page 274: ...ttery cables are always tightly fastened to the battery terminals If you see any corrosion on the battery or terminals remove the cables from the terminals and clean with a wire brush You can neutralize the acid with a solution of baking soda and water When the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed the transmission must learn its adaptive strategy As a result of this the transmission ...

Page 275: ...when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of acid solution In case of acid contact with skin or eyes flush immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention If acid is swallowed call a physician immediately WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling For information on ...

Page 276: ...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 e...

Page 277: ...ntifreeze tester The level of coolant should be maintained at the FULL COLD level or within the COLD FILL RANGE in the coolant reservoir If the level falls below add coolant per the instructions in the Adding engine coolant section Your vehicle was factory filled with a 50 50 engine coolant and water concentration If the concentration of coolant falls below 40 or above 60 the engine parts could be...

Page 278: ... interval the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty If the reservoir is low or empty add engine coolant to the reservoir Refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter Note Automotive fluids are not interchangeable do not use engine coolant antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified function and vehicle location Adding engine coolant When adding coolant make sure it ...

Page 279: ...ut engine coolant can cause engine damage from corrosion overheating or freezing Do not use alcohol methanol brine or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze coolant Alcohol and other liquids can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant These can be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of the engine co...

Page 280: ...in some coolant and adjust the concentration It may take several drains and additions to obtain a 50 50 coolant concentration Whenever coolant has been added the coolant level in the coolant reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle If necessary add enough 50 50 concentration of engine coolant and distilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper level If you have ...

Page 281: ... engine coolant concentrations below 40 will decrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40 will decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration in your vehicle will pro...

Page 282: ...led Continued operation will increase the engine temperature and the engine will completely shut down causing steering and braking effort to increase Once the engine temperature cools the engine can be re started Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible to minimize engine damage When fail safe mode is activated You have limited engine power when in the fail safe mode so drive ...

Page 283: ...sure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire WARNING The fuel system may be under pressure If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap Otherwise fuel may spray out and injure you or others WARNING If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap excessive vacuum in the fuel tan...

Page 284: ...ion could lead to permanent injury Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin If fuel is splashed on the skin and or clothing promptly remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water Repeated or prolonged skin contact with fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation Be particularly careful if you are taking Antabuse or other forms of disulfiram for the treatme...

Page 285: ... to Starting in the Driving chapter Ethanol is more chemically active than gasoline It corrodes some metals and causes some plastic and rubber components to swell break down or become brittle and crack especially when mixed with gasoline Special materials and procedures have been developed for flexible fuel vehicles and the dispensers used by ethanol fuel providers WARNING Flexible fuel components...

Page 286: ...er while it is in the vehicle including the cargo area Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while filling DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill position Fuel filler cap Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1 4 turn on off feature When fueling your vehicle 1 Turn the engine off 2 Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise ...

Page 287: ...t is designed for your vehicle The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford Motorcraft or other certified fuel filler cap is not used WARNING The fuel system may be under pressure If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap Otherwise fuel may...

Page 288: ...ecommendations Your vehicle is designed to use Regular unleaded gasoline with a pump R M 2 octane rating of 87 Some stations offer fuels posted as Regular with an octane rating below 87 particularly in high altitude areas Fuels with octane levels below 87 are not recommended Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly However if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while...

Page 289: ...not be covered by your warranty Many of the world s automakers approved the World Wide Fuel Charter that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle Gasolines that meet the World Wide Fuel Charter should be used when available Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the World Wide Fuel Charter Running out of fu...

Page 290: ...rve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should not be relied upon to increase driving range When refueling your vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty you might not be able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the fuel tank due to the empty reserve still presen...

Page 291: ...onally keeping records during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel economy In general lower temperatures give lower fuel economy Driving style good driving and fuel economy habits Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change a number of variables and improve your fuel economy Habits Smooth moderate operation can yield up to 10 savings in fuel Steady...

Page 292: ...nditions 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 racks may reduce fuel economy Using fuel blended with alcohol may lo...

Page 293: ...pecified schedule The scheduled maintenance items listed in scheduled maintenance information are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system If other than Ford Motorcraft威 or Ford authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting emission control such non Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company...

Page 294: ...thorized dealer in properly servicing your vehicle When the service engine soon indicator illuminates the OBD II system has detected a malfunction Temporary malfunctions may cause the service engine soon indicator to illuminate Examples are 1 The vehicle has run out of fuel the engine may misfire or run poorly 2 Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel the engine may misfire or run poorly 3 The fuel...

Page 295: ... been replaced the OBD II system may indicate that the vehicle is not ready for I M testing To determine if the vehicle is ready for I M testing turn the ignition key to the on position for 15 seconds without cranking the engine If the service engine soon indicator blinks eight times it means that the vehicle is not ready for I M testing if the service engine soon indicator stays on solid it means...

Page 296: ...ngine 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 ...

Page 297: ... 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 the scheduled main...

Page 298: ... 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 gearshif...

Page 299: ...6 C 77 C on a level surface The normal operating temperature can be reached after approximately 20 miles 30 km of driving You can check the fluid without driving if the ambient temperature is above 50 F 10 C However if fluid is added at this time an overfill condition could result when the vehicle reaches normal operating temperature ADD COLD HOT DO NOT ADD Maintenance and Specifications 299 2010 ...

Page 300: ...C 77 C The transmission fluid should be in this range if at ambient temperature 50 F 95 F 10 C 35 C ADD COLD HOT DO NOT ADD DON T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCHED AREA CHECK WHEN HOT IDLING IN PARK ADD COLD HOT DO NOT ADD Maintenance and Specifications 300 2010 Econoline eco Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 301: ...he correct type is used The type of fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter Use of a non approved automatic transmission fluid may cause internal transmission component damage If necessary add fluid in 1 2 pint 250 ml increments through the filler tube until the level is correct DON T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCHED AREA CH...

Page 302: ...amage Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives treatments or cleaning agents The use of these materials may affect transmission operation and result in damage to internal transmission components DON T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCHED AREA CHECK WHEN HOT IDLING IN PARK ADD COLD HOT DO NOT ADD Maintenance and Specifications 302 2010 Econoline eco Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 303: ... your authorized dealer AIR FILTER Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element When changing the air filter element use only the air filter element listed Refer to Motorcraft威 part numbers in this chapter WARNING To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and or personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed a...

Page 304: ... element edges between the air filter housing This could cause filter damage and allow unfiltered air to enter the engine if not properly seated 6 Replace the two halves of the air filter housing and secure the clamp 7 Connect the fresh air inlet tube to the radiator support Note Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage The customer warranty may be void for ...

Page 305: ...Guide Supplement for Motorcraft威 diesel engine service part numbers 1 For spark plug replacement see your authorized dealer Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle such as Motorcraft威 or equivalent replacement parts The customer warranty...

Page 306: ...trating and Lock Lubricant XL 1 None Engine coolant 4 6L engine 23 8 quarts 22 6L Motorcraft威 Premium Gold Engine Coolant with bittering agent yellow colored 1 VC 7 B WSS M97B51 A1 Engine coolant 4 6L engine with aux rear heat 26 0 quarts 24 6L Engine coolant 5 4L engine 28 8 quarts 27 2L Engine coolant 5 4L engine with aux rear heat 30 8 quarts 29 1L Engine coolant 6 8L engine 30 4 quarts 28 8L E...

Page 307: ...PI Certification Mark Engine oil diesel engine Refer to the 6 0L and 6 4L Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner s Guide Supplement Power steering fluid Keep in FULL range on dipstick Motorcraft威 MERCON威 V ATF XT 5 QM MERCON威 V Automatic transmission fluid 4R75E 13 9 quarts 13 1L 3 Motorcraft威 MERCON威 LV ATF 4 XT 10 QLV MERCON威 LV Automatic transmission fluid TorqShift 5 speed 18 8 quart...

Page 308: ...10 axle ratio 6 2 pints 2 9L 7 SAE 75W 140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant 6 XY 75W140 QL WSL M2C192 A Dana conventional axle fluid M60 M248 E 150 E 350 6 2 pints 2 9 L 7 SAE 80W 90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY 80W90 QL WSP M2C197 A Dana conventional axle fluid M70FF M267FF E 350 6 6 pints 3 1L 7 Dana conventional axle fluid M70HD M273HD E 450 9 0 pints 4 3 L 7 Windshield washer fluid 4 2 quarts 4...

Page 309: ...The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick s normal operating range 4 Automatic transmissions that require MERCON威 LV should only use MERCON威 LV fluid Refer to scheduled maintenance information to determine the correct service interval Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage 5 Dana limited slip axle M60 r...

Page 310: ...ug Spark plug gap 0 041 0 047 inch 1 04 1 20mm 0 051 0 057 inch 1 29 1 45mm 0 052 0 056 inch 1 32 1 42mm Compression ratio 9 4 1 9 0 1 9 0 1 1 Refer to the 6 0 and 6 4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner s Guide Supplement for diesel engine information 2 4 6L V8 and 5 4L V8 FFV engines only Engine drivebelt routing 4 6L V8 5 4L V8 and 6 8L V10 engines without A C Maintenance and...

Page 311: ...ons require that a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure B Pillar by the trailing edge of the driver s door or the edge of the driver s door Maintenance and Specifications 311 2010 Econoline eco Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 312: ...y 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 sepa...

Page 313: ...abel The following table tells you which transmission each code represents Description Code Four speed automatic overdrive 4R75E Q Five speed automatic TorqShift with Tow Haul T Five speed automatic 5R110W Hi Torque B Maintenance and Specifications 313 2010 Econoline eco Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 314: ...warranty period as well as any component damaged by the defective accessories The accessories will be warranted for whichever provides you the greatest benefit 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km whichever occurs first or the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty Contact your dealer for details and a copy of the warranty The following is a list of several Genuine Ford Accessories Not all ...

Page 315: ...ay radios telephones and theft alarms that are equipped with radio transmitters Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service technician Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your vehicle particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use To avoid interference with other v...

Page 316: ...ended service plan authorized and backed by Ford Motor Company That means you get Reliable quality service anywhere you go Factory trained technicians Genuine Ford and Motorcraft威 Parts Rental car reimbursement If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered repairs you are eligible for rental car coverage including Bumper to Bumper warranty repairs or manufacturer s recalls Transferable coverage If...

Page 317: ...e It covers regular checkups routine inspections preventive care and replacement of items that require periodic attention for normal wear Wiper blades Brake pads and linings Spark plugs except California Shock absorbers Clutch disc Belts and hoses Contact your selling Ford Lincoln or Mercury dealership today so they can customize a Ford Extended Service Plan that fits your driving lifestyle and bu...

Page 318: ...Ford Extended Service Plan 318 2010 Econoline eco Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 319: ...lubricant specifications 306 refill capacities 306 traction lok 205 B Battery 274 acid treating emergencies 274 jumping a disabled battery 245 maintenance free 274 replacement specifications 305 servicing 274 Belt Minder威 98 Blind Spot Spotter Mirror 221 Booster seats 130 Brakes 197 anti lock 197 198 anti lock brake system ABS warning light 198 fluid checking and adding 297 fluid refill capacities...

Page 320: ...ng additional owner s literature 258 Utilizing the Mediation Arbitration Program 257 D Daytime running lamps see Lamps 50 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid 298 engine oil 271 Driveline universal joint and slip yoke 297 Driving under special conditions through water 223 E Electronic message center 21 Emergencies roadside jump starting 245 Emergency Flashers 225 Emission control system 293 Engin...

Page 321: ...on relating to automotive fuels 283 Fuel flex fuel vehicle FFV 283 288 Fuses 228 G Gas cap see Fuel cap 286 Gas mileage see Fuel economy 290 Gauges 19 H Hazard flashers 225 Head restraints 85 Headlamps 50 aiming 53 bulb specifications 56 daytime running lights 50 flash to pass 51 high beam 50 replacing bulbs 57 turning on and off 50 Heating heater only system 47 49 heating and air conditioning sys...

Page 322: ...tric button 26 warning messages 26 Mirrors 65 66 automatic dimming rearview mirror 65 fold away 67 side view mirrors power 66 Motorcraft威 parts 266 305 N Navigation system 46 O Octane rating 288 Oil see Engine oil 271 P Parking brake 198 Parts see Motorcraft威 parts 305 Power distribution box see Fuses 231 Power door locks 72 Power mirrors 66 Power point 63 Power steering 204 fluid checking and add...

Page 323: ...anti theft system 81 83 Servicing your vehicle 267 Setting the clock AM FM single CD 32 AM FM stereo 30 SOS Post Crash Alert 106 Spare tire see Changing the Tire 238 Spark plugs specifications 305 310 Special notice 8 ambulance conversions 7 diesel powered vehicles 7 utility type vehicles 7 Specification chart lubricants 306 Speed control 67 Stability system 200 Starting a flex fuel vehicle 194 St...

Page 324: ...egrated 185 Transmission 209 brake shift interlock BSI 207 fluid checking and adding automatic 298 fluid refill capacities 306 lubricant specifications 306 Turn signal 54 U Upfitter controls 70 USB port 40 V Vehicle loading 167 Ventilating your vehicle 195 W Warning lights see Lights 14 Washer fluid 270 Water Driving through 223 Windows power 64 Windshield washer fluid and wipers 62 checking and a...

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