2009 Ford E150 Cargo Diesel Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 55
2009 Ford E150 Cargo Manual
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Maintenance and Specifications • air in the fuel system, due to loose connections. • an open or pinched sensor hose. • low engine oil level. • wrong fuel or oil viscosity for climactic conditions. If these checks do not help you correct the engine performance problem you are experiencing, consult an authorized dealer. FUELING WARNING: Do not use starting fluid such as ether or gasoline in the diesel air intake system. Such fluids can cause immediate explosive damage to the engine and possible personal injury. If you fuel your vehicle at a truck stop, you may notice that the fuel nozzle may shut off every 5-10 seconds. This is due to the flow rates being designed for larger heavy duty trucks. You may have to fuel at a slower rate (don't depress the nozzle trigger fully). Do not run your diesel vehicle out of fuel as this will allow air to enter the fuel system which will make restarting difficult. The engine is designed to run roughly as the fuel tank nears Empty. This is a warning to the driver to add fuel as soon as possible. Longer engine cranking time may be required once air is in the fuel system. If air enters the fuel system (either through running the fuel tank(s) empty or during a fuel filter change), the engine will self-purge the trapped air once it starts running. The engine may run roughly and produce white smoke while air is in the fuel system; this is normal and should stop after a short time. MINOR TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Air purge procedure Turn the key on for 30 seconds, then turn off. Repeat procedure four or five times. If the engine won't crank Turn on the headlights. If the lights are dim, do not go on at all or when the ignition is turned to START the lights become dim or go out, the battery connections may be loose or corroded, or the battery may be discharged. If there is a clicking or stuttering sound coming from the engine compartment when you turn the key to START, this may also indicate a loose or corroded battery connection. 55 2009 Econoline (eco) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus)