2000 Ford F150 Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing
2000 Ford F150 Manual
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Instrumentation Servicing your vehicle 2 4 5 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 - 2000 Ford F150 | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 2
that your NGV be properly maintained by qualified Ford trained gaseous fuel service technicians. If a problem occurs, it is important that properly trained personnel diagnose and repair the cause. If the problem relates to the fuel system, proper part replacement is imperative to keep your vehicle - 2000 Ford F150 | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 3
the bed with any non-OEM components. Should the bed need to be removed for service or replacement, it should be done by a qualified dealership using qualified technicians. Do not sit, stand or place heavy loads on in-bed tank cover. Any bed cap added to this vehicle must be well ventilated. Failure - 2000 Ford F150 | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 4
Instrumentation FUEL GAUGE The fuel gauge in your NGV behaves similarly to a typical gasoline fuel gauge. However, the gauge operation is based on the pressure and temperature of the natural gas, not on the level of liquid gasoline. Depending upon application, a fuel gauge reading of Full will occur - 2000 Ford F150 | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 5
Servicing your vehicle CNG FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION The following illustrations depict the major unique components of the CNG fuel system. All of these unique components - 2000 Ford F150 | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 6
Servicing your vehicle Econoline Van 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 13 12 11 10 8 7 7 9 8 1. Fuel rail tank- An optional steel fiberglass reinforced fuel tank located in the cargo area. 6. Sealed vent box- Dispenses natural gas vapor to atmosphere if vapor becomes present. 7. Internal tank valve- One - 2000 Ford F150 | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 7
Servicing your vehicle 8. Stone shield(s)- Protective shield(s) to prevent damage to the fuel pressure regulator. 12. Fuel pressure regulator/Coalescent fuel filter- Reduces fuel pressure to 95 psi and removes impurities from the gas. 13. Low pressure fuel line- Supplies 95 psi of natural gas to the - 2000 Ford F150 | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 8
Servicing your vehicle F-Series Pick-up 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 6b 12 11 10 9 8 7 1. Standard fuel tanks- Two steel fiberglass reinforced fuel tanks located in the bed of the truck. 6b. In-bed tank cover- Cover to prevent damage to the fuel tanks. Protective shield to prevent damage to the fuel - 2000 Ford F150 | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 9
Servicing your vehicle debris or other road hazards. Do not sit, stand or place heavy loads on the fuel tank cover. 7. Stone shield- Fuel pressure regulator/Coalescent fuel filter- Reduces fuel pressure to 95 psi and removes impurities from the gas. 11. Low pressure fuel line- Supplies 95 psi - 2000 Ford F150 | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 10
Servicing your vehicle Crown Victoria 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 18 17 16 15 14 13 1. NGV module- Provides power for the fuel injectors. Also, drives the fuel gauge using application. 6. Sealed vent box- Vented to underbody. Dispenses with the fuel door. Same location as gasoline fueled vehicles - 2000 Ford F150 | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 11
, P30 and P36 respectively, are specified for the three different service pressures of 16 500 kPa (2 400 psi), 20 700 kPa (3 000 psi on the fuel filler door: • If your vehicle's fuel system is rated at 20 700 kPa (3 000 psi), it can be refueled using a P30 or P24 nozzle. However, use of a P24 - 2000 Ford F150 | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 12
may result in: • component failure. • leakage from the fueling point. • poor vehicle operation. Use of poor quality fuel may also result in your warranty being invalidated. SERVICING YOUR NATURAL GAS VEHICLE Service to the CNG fuel system should be conducted at a qualified dealership by a trained - 2000 Ford F150 | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 13
, for safety reasons, an engine must always be turned off when refueling is occurring. Always use the recommended fill nozzle to refuel your vehicle. Two methods for filling the fuel tanks are available to NGV owners. The fast-fill method, described below, is available at many of the commercial and - 2000 Ford F150 | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 14
Servicing your vehicle Use caution when fueling your vehicle. Make sure the engine is turned off shut the natural gas flow off. 5. Remove the dispensing connector and put protective cap on the vehicle's fuel receptacle. Close the fuel door. Refill capacities - BTU equivalent Fueling method Slow-fill - 2000 Ford F150 | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 15
cargo capacity for these vehicles is 29 kg (65 lbs.). Econoline vehicles with the extended range fuel system have one additional CNG fuel tank mounted in the cargo area behind the rear seat. TRAILER TOWING On Econoline and F-Series models, your NGV has the capability for towing using the factory - 2000 Ford F150 | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 16
done by qualified NGV Ford service technicians. The expiration Service Manual) before disassembling the filter to avoid fuel pressure regulator damage. The filter element (FG-985 on Econoline and F-Series models; FG-976 on Crown Victoria models the filter until it is removed and cleaned. The fuel fill
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Introduction
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Instrumentation
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Servicing your vehicle
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All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical
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