2000 Ford F150 Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 15

Servicing your vehicle Extended range fuel system Crown Victoria Police and Taxi vehicles with the extended range fuel system have a 5-passenger seating configuration with two additional CNG fuel tanks mounted in the luggage compartment. Maximum 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 installed step-bumper. Refer to the following chart for weight ratings: F-Series All 2 267 kg (5 000 lbs.) Econoline All except Regular Van (E-250 and E-350) and 2 267 kg (5 000 lbs.) Super Van (E-250) with 3.73 axle Regular Van (E-250 and E-350) and Super Van 2 041 kg (4 500 lbs.) (E-250) with 3.73 axle It is recommended that the vehicle NOT be modified for towing (i.e.-any frame-mounted hitches). On Crown Victoria models, you vehicle is not equipped with a trailer towing option. It is recommended that the vehicle not be modified for towing. TOWING YOUR CNG VEHICLE Refer to your Owner's Guide for towing procedure except Econolines with the optional tank package which MUST be flat-bed towed. NGV REFUELING STATIONS To obtain a directory of all the refueling stations in the United States, contact the American Gas Association (AGA) at (703) 841-8400. In Canada, contact Union Gas at 1-800-265-5277 SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE The following is a brief description of unique maintenance items for your NGV. For a complete list of maintenance items and intervals, refer to your Service Guide. 15