2005 Ford Excursion Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 13

Driving 1. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to 5 (START). Do not start the engine until the glow-plug pre-heat indicator turns off. 4 3 5 2 1 2. When the glow plug pre-heat indicator turns off, turn the key to 5 (START), then release the key as soon as the engine starts. The glow plugs will continue to be activated for two minutes after the glow plug pre-heat indicator has turned off. If the engine is not started before the glow plug activation time ends, the glow plugs will need to be reset by turning the key to 3 (OFF). 3. After the engine starts, allow it to idle for about 15 seconds. Do not increase engine speed until the oil pressure gauge indicates normal pressure. STOPPING THE ENGINE Turn the ignition to 3 (OFF). To prolong engine life (after extended high speed or maximum GVW operation), it is recommended that a hot engine be allowed to operate at low idle for about 7-10 minutes which would allow sufficient time for the turbocharged engine to cool down. COLD WEATHER OPERATION Changing to a lighter grade engine oil also makes starting easier under these conditions. Refer to Engine oil specifications in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter of this supplement. At temperatures below 20°F (-7°C), Number 2-D diesel fuel may thicken enough to clog the fuel filter. Your vehicle is equipped with either an FCM (E-Series) or an HFCM (F-Super Duty and Excursion) which acts as a fuel filter/heater/water separator to keep the wax melted which will help prevent fuel filter clogging. However, if the engine starts but stalls after a short time and will not restart, the fuel filter(s) may be clogged. For best results in cold weather, use Number 1-D diesel fuel or "winterized" Number 2-D diesel fuel which has an additive to minimize wax formation. 13 2005 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus)