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SEATING
Front
seats
Never
adjust
the
driver’
s
seat
or
seatback
when
the
vehicle
is
moving.
Do
not
pile
cargo
higher
than
the
seatbacks
to
avoid
injuring
people
in
a
collision
or
sudden
stop.
Always
drive
and
ride
with
your
seatback
upright
and
the
lap
belt
snug
and
low
across
the
hips.
Lift
handle
to
move
seat
forward
or
backward.
Pull
lever
up
to
adjust
seatback.
Seating
and
safety
restraints
34
33
35
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Breaking-In Your Vehicle
2
Introduction
2
Icons
2
Diesel-Powered Vehicles
3
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance
3
Instrumentation
4
Warning Lights and Chimes
6
Brake System Warning
6
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
6
Service Engine Soon
6
What You Should Do if the Service Engine Soon Light Illuminates
7
Light Turns on Solid
7
Light Is Blinking
7
Charging System
8
Air Bag Readiness
8
Safety Belt
8
Transmission Control Indicator Light (TCIL)
8
High Beams
9
Oil Pressure/Engine Coolant
9
Gauges
10
Speedometer
10
Fuel Gauge
10
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
11
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
11
Battery Voltage Gauge
12
Odometer
12
Trip Odometer
12
Headlamp Control
13
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
13
Controls and Features
13
Climate Control System
14
Panel Dimmer Control
14
Flash to Pass
14
Fan Speed Control
15
Temperature Control Knob
15
Mode Selector Control
15
Operating Tips
16
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
16
Auxiliary Heater and Air Conditioner
19
Auxiliary Power Point
20
Audio System
20
Positions of the Ignition
21
Hazard Flasher
21
Turn Signal Control
21
Speed Control
22
To Set a Higher Set Speed
23
To Set a Lower Set Speed
24
To Disengage Speed Control
25
To Return to a Previously Set Speed
25
Tilt Steering
26
Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls
26
Overdrive Control
27
Activating Overdrive
27
Deactivating Overdrive
27
Interior Lamps
28
Cargo and Dome Lamps
28
Front and Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps
28
Power Windows
29
Power Door Locks
29
Power Side View Mirrors
30
Remote Entry System
30
Unlocking the Doors
30
Replacing the Batterie
31
Locking the Doors
31
Sounding a Panic Alarm
31
To Replace the Batteries
32
Replacing Lost Transmitters
32
Reprogramming Transmitters
32
Illuminated Entry
33
The Inside Lights will Not Turn off if
33
Front Seats
34
Seating and Safety Restraints
34
Adjusting the Front Power Seat
35
Using the Manual Lumbar Support
36
Rear Bench Seat
36
To Install the Seat
37
Quick Release Captains Chair
38
To Install the Seats
39
Safety Restraints
39
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
40
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
41
When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
41
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
42
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
42
Safety Belt Buckle Pretensioner
42
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment
43
Lap Belts
43
Adjusting the Lap Belt
43
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
44
Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime
44
Conditions of Operation
45
Safety Belt Maintenance
45
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
46
Important Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions
46
How Does the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work?
47
Children and Air Bags
47
The SRS Consists of
48
Determining if the System Is Operational
48
Disposal of Air Bags and Air Bag Equipped Vehicles
49
Important Child Restraint Precautions
49
Children and Safety Belts
50
If the Shoulder Belt Cannot be Properly Positioned
50
Child and Infant or Child Safety Seats
51
When Installing a Child Safety Seat
51
Attaching Safety Seats with Tether Straps
54
Tether Anchorage Hardware
54
Front Passenger Seating Position
55
Rear Seating Positions
57
Before Starting the Vehicle
59
Preparing Ro Start Your Vehicle
59
Starting
59
Starting the Engine
61
Using the Engine Block Heater
61
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
62
Important Ventilating Information
62
ABS Warning Lamp
63
Brakes
63
Driving
63
Using ABS
64
Parking Brake
64
Transmission Operation
65
Brake-Shift Interlock
65
Driving with a 4–Speed Automatic Transmission
66
Understanding Gearshift Positions
66
P (Park)
66
R (Reverse)
66
2 (Second)
67
1 (First)
68
Vehicle Loading
68
Calculating the Load Your Vehicle Can Carry/Tow
69
Driving through Water
70
Trailer Towing
70
Trailer Towing Table
71
Preparing to Tow
74
Hitches
74
Safety Chains
74
Trailer Brakes
74
Trailer Lamps
75
Using a Step Bumper
75
Driving While You Tow
75
When Towing a Trailer
75
Fuel Consumption
76
Launching or Retrieving a Boat
76
Trailer Towing Tips
76
Hazard Lights Control
77
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
77
Roadside Emergencies
77
Fuses and Relays
79
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
79
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
79
Power Distribution Box
82
Changing the Tires
85
Spare Tire Information
85
To Remove the Spare Tire
85
To Stow the Spare Tire
85
Tire Change Procedure
86
Preparing to Change the Tire
86
Rear Axle Jacking Points
88
Replacing the Tire
88
Front Axle Jacking Points
89
Jump Starting Your Vehicle
91
Preparing Your Vehicle
91
Connecting the Jumper Cables
92
Jump Starting
93
Removing the Jumper Cables
93
Wrecker Towing
94
Service Recommendations
95
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
95
Working with the Engine off
95
Maintenance and Care
95
Working with the Engine on
96
Opening the Hood
96
Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment
96
Engine Compartment Component Locations
96
Checking the Engine Oil
97
Adding Engine Oil
99
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
99
Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations
99
Checking and Adding Brake Fluid
100
Windshield Washer Fluid
101
Checking and Adding Washer Fluid
101
Engine Coolant
101
Adding Engine Coolant
102
Recycled Engine Coolant
103
Coolant Refill Capacity
103
Severe Winter Climate
103
What You Should Know about Fail-Safe Cooling
103
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
104
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
104
Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
105
Transmission Fluid
106
Checking and Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid
106
Driveline Universal Joint and Slip Yoke
107
Battery
108
Disconnecting Dual Batteries
109
Gasoline Engines
110
Connect
110
Disconnect
110
Diesel Engines
111
Windshield Wiper Blades
113
Checking the Wiper Blades
113
Changing the Wiper Blades
113
To Replace the Wiper Blades
113
Information about Tire Quality Grades
114
Treadwear
114
Traction a B C
114
Tire Rotation
115
Temperature a B C
115
Checking the Tire Pressure
115
Servicing Your Tires
115
Replacing the Tires
117
Snow Tires and Chains
117
What You Should Know about Automotive Fuels
118
Important Safety Precautions
118
Choosing the Right Fuel
119
Octane Recommendations
119
Fuel Quality
120
Cleaner Air
120
Running out of Fuel
120
Calculating Fuel Economy
120
Emission Control System
121
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
122
Exterior Bulbs
122
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
122
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs (Aerodynamic)
123
To Install the New Bulb
124
Replacing the Interior Bulbs
124
Using the Right Bulbs
125
Aiming the Headlamps
125
Cleaning and Caring for Your Vehicle
125
Washing Your Vehicle
126
Waxing Your Vehicle
126
Repairing Paint Chips
126
Cleaning the Wheels
126
Cleaning the Engine
127
Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts
127
Cleaning the Interior Fabric
128
Cleaning the Instrument Panel
128
Cleaning the Wiper Blades
128
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
128
Motorcraft Part Numbers
129
Refill Capacities
129
Capacities and Specifications
129
Lubricant Specifications
132
Engine Data
134
Vehicle Dimensions
135
Van/Wagon Models
135
Cutaway/Commercial Stripped Chassis Models
137
Vehicle Identification Number
137
Complete Ford Built Vehicles
137
Incomplete Vehicles
138
Reporting Safety Defects
139
Index
140
Filling Station Information
144
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Model
1998 E-150
Category
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Language
English
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