Ford 2002 Excursion Manuel d'utilisateur

Introduction 2Diesel information 4Warning lights 7Starting 9Driving tips 12General maintenance information 16Scheduled maintenance 32Minor troubleshoo

5. After the engine starts, allow it to idle for about 15 seconds. (Do notincrease engine speed until the oil pressure gauge indicates normalpressure.

Operation in standing waterIngestion of water into the diesel engine can result in immediate andsevere damage to the engine. If driving through water,

DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)If your vehicle is equipped dual fuel tanks, you will have a selectorcontrol, located to the right of the

Upshift and downshift according to the following shift speed charts:Upshifts when accelerating(recommended for best fuel economy)6-speed transmissionS

Econoline trailer towing tablesYour vehicle may tow a class I, II or III trailer provided the maximumtrailer weight is less than or equal to the maxim

Your vehicle’s load capacity is designated by weight, not by volume, soyou cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle.Distribut

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCEThe Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Service Guide are requiredbecause they are considered essential to the life and perform

Truck stops have pumps and nozzles designed for larger, heavy-dutytrucks. When refueling at truck stops: if the nozzle shuts off repeatedlywhen refuel

CHANGING FUEL FILTERRemoval — F-Series Super Duty and Excursion only1. Remove the engine appearancecover.2. Remove the fuel filter cap byturning count

7. Remove the fuel filter cap byturning counterclockwise.8. Remove and discard old fuel filterelement and fuel filter o-ring.9. Carefully clean the ma

The following warning may be required by California law:California Proposition 65 Warning: Diesel engine exhaust, someof its constituents, and certain

Installation — Econoline onlyThe engine will not run properly if the fuel filter is not installedin housing.1. Apply a coating of clean diesel fuel to

ENGINE OILChecking engine oil levelBecause it is normal to add some oil between oil changes, check yourengine oil level each time you stop for fuel. T

Engine oil specificationsTo help achieve proper engine performance and durability, it is importantthat only engine lubricating oils of the proper qual

The use of correct oil viscosities for diesel engines is important forsatisfactory operation. Determine which oil viscosity best suits thetemperature

Engine lubrication for severe service operationThe following severe service operating conditions require unique enginemaintenance procedures:• towing

4. On F-Series Super Duty and Excursion vehicles, be sure that therubber water drain hose is not kinked under the air filter housing. If it’skinked, a

2. Open the hood. Place anappropriate container under thefilter drain under the vehicle.3. Locate the fuel filter drain valve. If necessary, remove th

4. On Econoline models, open fuel filter drain valve by pulling on therelease handle. Allow to drain for approximately 25 seconds or untilclean fuel i

ENGINE COOLANTReplacing coolantA coolant mixture of 50% coolant concentrate and 50% water isrecommended to maintain best overall performance. To avoid

coolant to “wear out” in a shorter time. Ford recommends an interimservice interval performed at 12 months or 24 000 km (15 000 miles),whichever occur

Package, inspect the information plate on the driver’s side door pillar.Contact the manufacturer of your vehicle to determine whether theambulance man

This additive aids in the prevention of rust and scale buildup on theinternal parts of the cooling system. Prevention of rust and scale buildupallows

NOISE EMISSIONS WARRANTY, PROHIBITED TAMPERING ACTSAND MAINTENANCEOn January 1, 1978, Federal regulation became effective governing thenoise emission

VEHICLE EMISSIONS CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI)Emissions information appears onthe VECI decal on the engine valvecover. This decal identifies enginedispl

The complexity of the diesel engine makes it so the owner is discouragedfrom attempting to perform maintenance other than the servicesdescribed in thi

IF THE ENGINE WON’T CRANKTurn on the headlights. If the lights are dim, do not go on at all or ifwhen the ignition is turned to START the lights becom

IF THE ENGINE RUNS HOTThe following could cause the engine to overheat:• Lack of coolant.• Dirty cooling system.• Driving with frozen coolant.• Sticki

REFILL CAPACITIESComponent CapacityCooling system (F-Series and Excursion)131.0L (32.75 quarts)Cooling system (Econoline)1, 228.5L (30.0 quarts)Engine

LUBRICANT AND MAINTENANCE MATERIALS SPECIFICATIONSItemFord PartNameFord PartNumberFordSpecificationEngine OilMotorcraftMotor Oil 15W40Super Duty,10W30

ECONOLINE ENGINE COMPARTMENT1. Battery2. Windshield washer fluid reservoir3. Engine oil dipstick4. Fuel filter/water separator drain valve release han

F-SERIES AND EXCURSION ENGINE COMPARTMENT1. Battery (dual batteries shown)2. Engine coolant recovery reservoir3. Engine oil filler4. Engine oil dipsti

DIESEL ENGINE INFORMATIONThe diesel engine fuel system consists of:• a frame-mounted electric fuel supply pump• an engine mounted fuel filter/water se

Fast start glow plug systemThe glow plug system consists of:• eight glow plugs• the glow plug relay• engine oil temperature (EOT) sensor• barometric p

Air filter restriction gaugeThe restriction gauge, located onthe clean-air side of the air cleanerupper housing, shows if the air filteris clogged. Re

ECONOLINEF–250/350/450/550, EXCURSIONWAIT TO STARTWith the key in the ON position, theWAIT TO START light will illuminateif glow plug heat is necessar

WATER IN FUELDuring refueling, it is possible forwater-contaminated diesel fuel to bepumped into your tank. Your vehiclefuel system is equipped with a

STARTING THE ENGINERead all starting instructions carefully before you start your vehicle.For temperatures below 0°C (32°F), the use of the correct gr