2007 Ford E450 Owner's Manual

2007 Ford E450 owners manual
Year:
2007
Make:
Ford
Model:
E450
Rating:
(6)

Online manual

Size:
2.43 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1
Introduction
4
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL
4
CONGRATULATIONS
4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
5
Warning symbols in this guide
5
Warning symbols on your vehicle
5
Protecting the environment
5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
5
SPECIAL NOTICES
5
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
5
Notice to owners of Severe Duty vehicles
6
Special instructions
6
Service Data Recording
6
Event Data Recording
6
Cell phone use
7
Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information
7
Instrument Cluster
10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
10
GAUGES
15
Entertainment Systems
18
AUDIO SYSTEMS
18
AM/FM stereo (if equipped)
18
AM/FM Stereo Single CD Premium audio system (if equipped)
20
Premium/Audiophile Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo Single CD/Cassette system (if equipped)
23
Audiophile AM/FM Satellite Compatible Stereo In-dash Six CD sound system (if equipped)
28
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
32
Climate Controls
34
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
34
Operating tips
34
ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
35
Operating tips
36
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
37
Lights
38
HEADLAMP CONTROL
38
Autolamp control
38
High beams
39
Flash to pass
39
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
39
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
40
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
40
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
40
INTERIOR LAMPS
41
Map/Courtesy lamps
41
Rear courtesy/reading lamps
42
BULB REPLACEMENT
42
Headlamp Condensation
42
Using the right bulbs
42
Replacing the interior bulbs
43
Overhead console lamps
43
Replacing exterior bulbs
43
Replacing headlamp bulbs
43
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulb
45
Replacing front side marker bulb
46
Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn signal lamp bulbs
46
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
47
Replacing backup lamp bulbs
48
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs
48
Driver Controls
49
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
49
Windshield wiper/washer features
49
TILT STEERING WHEEL
50
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
50
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
51
OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITHOUT MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
51
OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
52
Compass mode
52
Zone variation mode
53
Calibration mode
54
HomeLink wireless control system (if equipped)
55
Programming
56
Gate operator & Canadian programming
58
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System
59
Erasing HomeLink buttons
59
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button
60
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)
60
POWER WINDOWS
61
One touch down
62
Window lock
62
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
62
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
63
Power side view mirrors
63
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)
63
Fold-away mirrors
63
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)
64
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
64
Setting speed control
64
Disengaging speed control
65
Resuming a set speed
65
Increasing speed while using speed control
66
Reducing speed while using speed control
66
Turning off speed control
67
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
67
Audio control features
67
Climate control features
68
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
68
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
69
Programming
69
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming
71
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System
72
Erasing HomeLink buttons
72
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button
72
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)
73
Selectable features
73
Select
73
Reset
74
Info menu
74
Odometer/Trip odometer
74
Distance to empty (DTE)
74
Average fuel economy (AFE)
75
Instantaneous fuel economy
75
Trip elapsed drive time
76
Setup menu
76
System check
76
Display Type
77
Text Size
77
Units (English/Metric)
77
Language
78
Oil Minder Start Value
78
System warnings
78
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT
81
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL
81
Locks and Security
82
KEYS
82
POWER DOOR LOCKS
82
Power door trim switch inhibit
82
Smart locks (if equipped)
82
Autolock (if equipped)
83
Auto-relock
83
Auto-unlock
83
Deactivating/activating the autolock or auto-unlock feature
83
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
85
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE
85
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
86
Unlocking the doors
87
Locking the doors
87
Opening the trunk
87
Sounding a panic alarm
87
Replacing the battery
87
Replacing lost transmitters
88
Illuminated entry
89
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
90
Programming a personal entry code
90
Erasing personal code
92
Unlocking the doors and releasing the trunk with the keyless entry system
92
Locking doors with the keyless entry system
92
Anti-scan feature
92
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
92
Anti-theft indicator
94
Automatic arming
95
Automatic disarming
95
Replacement keys
95
Programming spare keys
95
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
96
Arming the system
96
Disarming the system
97
Seating and Safety Restraints
98
SEATING
98
Adjustable head restraints
98
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)
98
Using the manual recline function (if equipped)
99
Adjusting the power front seats – door mounted controls (if equipped)
100
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)
102
Heated seats (if equipped)
102
REAR SEATS
103
Seat mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment (if equipped)
103
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
103
Personal Safety System
103
How does the Personal Safety System work?
104
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints
104
Front crash severity sensor
104
Driver’s seat position sensor
105
Front passenger sensing system
105
Front safety belt usage sensors
106
Front safety belt pretensioners
106
Front safety belt energy management retractors
106
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational
106
Safety restraints precautions
107
Combination lap and shoulder belts
108
Energy management feature
108
Lap belts
109
Adjusting the front center seat lap belt (if equipped)
109
Vehicle sensitive mode
109
Webbing extraction sensitive mode
110
Automatic locking mode
110
When to use the automatic locking mode
110
How to use the automatic locking mode
110
How to disengage the automatic locking mode
111
Safety belt extension assembly
111
Front safety belt height adjustment
112
Safety belt maintenance
112
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
113
Conditions of operation
113
Belt-Minder
113
One time disable
116
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature
116
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
117
Important SRS precautions
118
Children and airbags
120
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?
120
Front passenger sensing system
122
Determining if the system is operational
127
Seat-mounted side airbag system (if equipped)
127
How does the side airbag system work?
128
Determining if the system is operational
129
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)
129
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN
130
Important child restraint precautions
130
Children and safety belts
130
Child booster seats
130
When children should use booster seats
131
Types of booster seats
132
The importance of shoulder belts
133
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
134
Child and infant or child safety seats
134
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts
135
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps
138
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments
140
Tires, Wheels and Loading
142
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
142
Treadwear
142
Traction AA A B C
142
Temperature A B C
143
TIRES
143
Glossary of tire terminology
143
INFLATING YOUR TIRES
144
TIRE CARE
146
Inspecting your tires
146
Tire wear
147
Damage
147
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
148
Tire Replacement Requirements
148
Safety practices
149
Highway hazards
150
Tire and wheel alignment
150
Tire rotation
150
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL
151
Information on “P” type tires
152
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires
155
Information on “T” type tires
156
Location of the tire label
156
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
157
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER
157
TRAILER TOWING
163
Preparing to tow
163
Hitches
163
Safety chains
164
Trailer brakes
164
Trailer lamps
164
Driving while you tow
164
Servicing after towing
165
Trailer towing tips
165
Launching or retrieving a boat
165
RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)
166
Driving
167
STARTING
167
Positions of the ignition
167
Preparing to start your vehicle
167
Important safety precautions
168
Starting the engine
169
Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)
169
Hot weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)
170
If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only)
170
Guarding against exhaust fumes
170
Important ventilating information
170
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
171
BRAKES
171
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
172
Using ABS
172
ABS warning lamp
172
Parking brake with auto-release (if equipped)
173
TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
174
STEERING
175
Speed sensitive steering
176
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
176
TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
177
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION
177
Brake-shift interlock – column-shift transmission
177
Brake-shift interlock – floor-shift transmission
178
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transmission
179
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow
182
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
182
Roadside Emergencies
183
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
183
Getting roadside assistance
183
Using roadside assistance
184
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty
184
HAZARD FLASHER
184
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
185
FUSES AND RELAYS
186
Fuses
186
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
186
Passenger compartment fuse panel
187
Power distribution box
190
Relays
194
CHANGING THE TIRES
194
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
195
Full-size Matching Spare Tire/Wheel Information
197
Tire change procedure
197
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
200
JUMP STARTING
201
Preparing your vehicle
201
Connecting the jumper cables
202
Jump starting
203
Removing the jumper cables
204
WRECKER TOWING
206
Customer Assistance
207
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED
207
At home
207
Away from home
207
Additional Assistance
208
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)
209
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)
210
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)
211
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN
211
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
212
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE
213
Obtaining a French owner’s guide
213
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
213
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)
214
Cleaning
215
WASHING THE EXTERIOR
215
WAXING
216
PAINT CHIPS
216
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
216
ENGINE
217
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS
217
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES
218
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS
218
INTERIOR
219
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
220
UNDERBODY
220
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS
220
Maintenance and Specifications
222
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
222
Notice to owners of Severe Duty vehicles
222
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
222
Working with the engine off
222
Working with the engine on
222
OPENING THE HOOD
223
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
224
4.6L SOHC V8 engine
224
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
225
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
225
ENGINE OIL
226
Checking the engine oil
226
Adding engine oil
227
Engine oil and filter recommendations
228
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
228
BATTERY
229
ENGINE COOLANT
231
Checking engine coolant
231
Adding engine coolant
232
Recycled engine coolant
235
Coolant refill capacity
235
Severe climates
235
What you should know about fail-safe cooling
236
How fail-safe cooling works
236
When fail-safe mode is activated
236
FUEL FILTER
237
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
237
Important safety precautions
237
Refueling
240
Fuel Filler Cap
240
FFV (Flex Fuel Vehicle) Fuel Cap
241
Choosing the right fuel
241
Cleaner air
242
Octane recommendations
242
Unleaded Gasoline Engines
242
FFV engine (if equipped)
242
Fuel quality
242
Unleaded Gasoline engines
243
FFV engine (if equipped)
243
Running out of fuel
243
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
244
Measuring techniques
244
Filling the tank
244
Calculating fuel economy
245
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits
245
Habits
245
Maintenance
246
Conditions
246
EPA window sticker
247
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
247
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)
248
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
249
POWER STEERING FLUID
250
BRAKE FLUID
251
TRANSMISSION FLUID
251
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)
251
Low fluid level
252
Correct fluid level
252
High fluid level
252
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
252
AIR FILTER
253
Changing the air filter element
253
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
254
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
256
ENGINE DATA
259
Engine drivebelt routing
259
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
260
Safety Compliance Certification Label
260
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
260
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
261
Accessories
262
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
262
Exterior style
262
Interior style
262
Lifestyle
262
Peace of mind
262
Index
264

2007 Ford E450 Overview

Introduction

The 2007 Ford E450 stands out as a robust choice in the class of cutaway vans and chassis cabs, making it a preferred vehicle for commercial use, including shuttle services, motorhomes, and delivery transportation. Known for its reliability and substantial carrying capacity, the E450 is designed to meet the demands of varied industries where performance and durability are paramount.

Powertrains

For the 2007 model year, the Ford E450 offers two impressive powertrains to cater to different performance needs. The standard engine is a 6.8-liter V10, which generates 305 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque, providing optimal thrust for heavy loads and challenging terrains. Alternatively, customers seeking even more muscle can opt for the potent 6.0-liter Power Stroke V8 diesel engine, which produces a commanding 250 horsepower and an incredible 440 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are paired with a heavy-duty 5-speed automatic transmission, ensuring smooth driving experiences, whether in the city or on the highway.

Trims

The 2007 Ford E450 is available in multiple trim configurations to suit diverse applications. The standard Cutaway, a no-frills option, serves as the perfect base for custom body setups, while higher trims may include additional features and conveniences. Depending on the configuration, buyers can access specifications tailored to their business needs, including payload capacities and axle ratios, optimizing efficiency and performance.

Features

Equipped for comfort and practicality, the E450 boasts a range of features aimed at enhancing the driving experience. Key amenities may include a spacious cabin with available air conditioning, power windows, and an expansive dashboard with user-friendly controls. Safety is a priority, with features such as advanced braking systems and optional stability control, positioning the E450 as a trustworthy work vehicle.

Owner's Manual

The ownership experience is further supported by a comprehensive owner's manual, detailing essential information on maintenance schedules, operational guidelines, and troubleshooting tips. This critical resource empowers owners to keep their E450 in peak condition throughout its lifespan, maximizing investment value and ensuring optimal performance in every journey.

User manual download

The Ford E450 owner manual for the 2007 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2007 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.

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