Ford E-250 (2009 year). Manual — part 11

Since tires need to be rotated to provide consistent performance and
maximum tire life, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System needs to know
when the tires are rotated to determine which set of tires are on the
front and which are on the rear. With this information, the system can
detect and properly warn of low tire pressures.

WARNING: Always perform the TPMS reset procedure after tire
rotation when recommended pressures are different for the front

and rear tires.

TPMS reset tool

Please take the tool with the
provided Velcro

威 strip on the back

If you find that the reset tool was not provided when delivered, has been
lost or no longer functions (the battery is not replaceable), please contact
your authorized dealer as soon as possible to obtain a replacement.

To verify that your TPMS reset tool is working, press and release the
button on the center of the TPMS tool. The red light should illuminate
and remain on for approximately five (5) seconds. If the light does not
illuminate, the tool needs to be replaced.

TPMS reset tips:
• To reduce the chances of interference from another vehicle, TPMS

reset should be performed at least three feet (one meter) away from
another Ford Motor Company vehicle undergoing the TPMS reset
procedure at the same time.

• Do not wait more than two (2) minutes between resetting each tire

sensor or the system will timeout and the entire procedure will have
to be repeated on all four wheels.

• A double horn chirp indicates the need to repeat the procedure.

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TPMS reset procedure

It is recommended that you read the entire procedure before attempting.

Note: To enter the reset mode, Steps 1–6 MUST be completed within
60 seconds.

1. Place the ignition in the off position and keep the key in the ignition.

2. Press and release the brake
pedal.

3. Cycle the ignition from off to on
three (3) times ending in the on
position—DO NOT start the engine.

4. Press and hold the brake pedal
for two (2) seconds, then release.

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5. Turn the ignition to off—DO
NOT remove the key.

6. Cycle the ignition from off to on three (3) times ending in on. DO
NOT start the engine.

If the reset mode has been entered successfully, the horn will sound
once, the TPMS indicator

will flash and the message center will

display TRAIN LEFT FRONT TIRE.

If after repeated attempts to enter the reset mode, the horn does not
sound, the TPMS indicator

does not flash and the message center

does not display TRAIN LEFT FRONT TIRE, contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.

7. Train the TPMS sensors in the tires using the following TPMS reset
sequence starting with the left front tire in the following clockwise
order:

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1. Left front tire (Front driver’s side)

2. Right front tire (Front passenger’s side)

3. Right rear tire (Rear passenger’s side)

4. Left rear tire (Rear driver’s side)

8. Left front tire: Place the TPMS reset tool against the left front tire
where the tire meets the rim, opposite from the valve stem (1) as shown.
This is where the sensor is located inside the rim.
The tool needs to be held against the tire sidewall opposite the
valve stem as illustrated with the arrow on the tool pointing
towards the rim; do not use the tool with the arrow pointing away
from the rim as it may not activate the sensor.

9. Press and release the green button and hold the tool to the tire
sidewall until the horn sounds. The red light on the TPMS reset tool will
illuminate while the tool is active. The horn will sound once within
10 seconds to indicate the process was successful.

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Note:
• If a double horn chirp is heard, repeat the procedure. If a single horn

chirp is not heard, move the vehicle to rotate the wheels at least a

1

⁄

4

-turn and repeat the procedure starting with Step 1.

• If a double horn chirp is heard even after the wheels were

repositioned, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

10. Perform Steps 8 and 9 on the right front tire, right rear tire and
finally the left rear tire. Training is complete after the horn sounds for
the last tire trained (left rear tire) and the message center displays:
TRAINING COMPLETE.

Turn the ignition to off. If two short horn beeps are heard, the reset
procedure was unsuccessful and must be repeated.

If after repeating the procedure and two short beeps are heard when the
ignition is turned to off, contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.

SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS

WARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed
rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or

wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and
performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of
loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
Additionally, the use of non-recommended tires and wheels could
cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit
failure.

The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in
rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow
tires and chains. If you need to use chains, it is recommended that steel
wheels (of the same size and specifications) be used, as chains may chip
aluminum wheels.

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Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
• Use only SAE Class S chains.
• Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any

wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.

• Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or bang against your

vehicle, stop and re-tighten the chains. If this does not work, remove
the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle.

• If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
• Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use

tire chains on dry roads.

• The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle

damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when
using snow tires and chains.

VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER

This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or
trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating
capability, with or without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicle will
provide maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading
your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining
your vehicle’s weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle’s
Tire Label or Safety Compliance Certification Label:

Base Curb Weight – is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of
fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or
optional equipment.

Vehicle Curb Weight – is the weight of your new vehicle when you
picked it up from your authorized dealer plus any aftermarket
equipment.

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Payload – is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the
vehicle is carrying. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be found
on the Tire Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door
(vehicles exported outside the US and Canada may not have a Tire
Label). Look for “THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND
CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX kg OR XXX lb.” for
maximum payload. The payload listed on the Tire Label is the maximum
payload for the vehicle as built by the assembly plant. If any aftermarket
or authorized-dealer installed equipment has been installed on the
vehicle, the weight of the equipment must be subtracted from the
payload listed on the Tire Label in order to determine the new payload.

WARNING: The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can
be limited either by volume capacity (how much space is

available) or by payload capacity (how much weight the vehicle should
carry). Once you have reached the maximum payload of your vehicle,
do not add more cargo, even if there is space available. Overloading or
improperly loading your vehicle can contribute to loss of vehicle
control and vehicle rollover.

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Example only:

Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight,
including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load
or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight.

GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle
(front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all payload.

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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable
weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These
numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label
located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The total
load on each axle must never exceed its GAWR.

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) – is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo +
passengers.

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable
weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment,
passengers and cargo). The GVWR is shown on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the
edge of the driver’s door. The GVW must never exceed the GVWR.

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WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label
vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle

handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural
damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal
injury.

GCW (Gross Combined Weight) – is the weight of the loaded vehicle
(GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer.

GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable
weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer – including all cargo and
passengers – that the vehicle can handle without risking damage.
(Important: The towing vehicle’s braking system is rated for operation at
GVWR, not at GCWR.) Separate functional brakes should be used for
safe control of towed vehicles and for trailers where the GCW of the
towing vehicle plus the trailer exceed the GVWR of the towing vehicle.
The GCW must never exceed the GCWR.

Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight – refers to the amount
of the weight that a trailer pushes down on a trailer hitch.

Examples: For a 5,000 lb. (2,268 kg) conventional trailer, multiply 5,000
by 0.10 and 0.15 to obtain a proper tongue load range of 500 to 750 lb.
(227 to 340 kg). For an 11,500 lb. (5,216 kg) fifth wheel trailer, multiply
by 0.15 and 0.25 to obtain a proper king pin load range of 1,725 to
2,875 lb. (782 to 1,304 kg)

WARNING: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on
the Safety Compliance Certification Label.

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WARNING: Do not use replacement tires with lower load
carrying capacities than the original tires because they may

lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires
with a higher limit than the original tires do not increase the GVWR
and GAWR limitations.

WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could
result in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury.

Steps for determining the correct load limit:

1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lb.” on your vehicle’s placard.

2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will
be riding in your vehicle.

3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX
kg or XXX lb.

4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lb. and
there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lb. (1400-750 (5 x 150)
= 650 lb.). In metric units (635-340 (5 x 68) = 295 kg.)

5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.

6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.

The following gives you a few examples on how to calculate the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity:
• Another example for your vehicle with 1,400 lb. (635 kg) of cargo and

luggage capacity. You decide to go golfing. Is there enough load
capacity to carry you, 4 of your friends and all the golf bags? You and
four friends average 220 lb. (99 kg) each and the golf bags weigh
approximately 30 lb. (13.5 kg) each. The calculation would be: 1400 -
(5 x 220) - (5 x 30) = 1400 - 1100 - 150 = 150 lb. Yes, you have
enough load capacity in your vehicle to transport four friends and
your golf bags. In metric units, the calculation would be: 635 kg - (5 x
99 kg) - (5 x 13.5 kg) = 635 - 495 - 67.5 = 72.5 kg.

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• A final example for your vehicle with 1,400 lb. (635 kg) of cargo and

luggage capacity. You and one of your friends decide to pick up
cement from the local home improvement store to finish that patio
you have been planning for the past 2 years. Measuring the inside of
the vehicle with the rear seat folded down, you have room for
12-100 lb. (45 kg) bags of cement. Do you have enough load capacity
to transport the cement to your home? If you and your friend each
weigh 220 lb. (99 kg), the calculation would be: 1400 - (2 x 220) - (12
x 100) = 1400 - 440 - 1200 = - 240 lb. No, you do not have enough
cargo capacity to carry that much weight. In metric units, the
calculation would be: 635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) - (12 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 -
540 = -103 kg. You will need to reduce the load weight by at least
240 lb. (104 kg). If you remove 3-100 lb. (45 kg) cement bags, then
the load calculation would be:

1400 - (2 x 220) - (9 x 100) = 1400 - 440 - 900 = 60 lb. Now you have
the load capacity to transport the cement and your friend home. In
metric units, the calculation would be: 635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) - (9 x
45 kg) = 635 - 198 - 405 = 32 kg.

The above calculations also assume that the loads are positioned in your
vehicle in a manner that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross
Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label found on the edge of the driver’s door.

Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and
utility-type vehicles

WARNING: For important information regarding safe operation
of this type of vehicle, see the Preparing to drive your vehicle

section in the Driving chapter of this Owner’s Guide.

WARNING: Loaded vehicles may handle differently than
unloaded vehicles. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and

increased stopping distance, should be taken when driving a heavily
loaded vehicle.

Your vehicle can haul more cargo and people than most passenger cars.
Depending upon the type and placement of the load, hauling cargo and
people may raise the center of gravity of the vehicle.

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TRAILER TOWING

Your vehicle may tow a class I, II or III trailer, provided the maximum
trailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed
for your engine and rear axle ratio on the following charts.

GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights

Engine

Rear

axle

ratio

Maximum

GCWR - lb.

(kg)

Maximum

Loaded

Trailer Weight

- lb. (kg)

Maximum

frontal area of

trailer - ft

2

(m

2

)

E-150 Regular/RV Van (8520 GVWR)

4.6L

3.73

11500

(5216)

6000 (2722)

60 (5.52)

4.6L

4.10

12000

(5443)

6500 (2948)

60 (5.52)

E-150 Regular Wagon (7/8 Passenger) (8520 GVWR)

4.6L

3.73

11500

(5216)

5500 (2495)

60 (5.52)

4.6L

4.10

12000

(5443)

6000 (2722)

60 (5.52)

E-150 Regular/RV Van (8600 GVWR)

5.4L

3.73

13000

(5897)

7400 (3357)

60 (5.52)

5.4L

4.10

13000

(5897)

7400 (3357)

60 (5.52)

E-150 Extended Van (8600 GVWR)

4.6L

3.73

11500

(5216)

5800 (2631)

60 (5.52)

4.6L

4.10

12000

(5443)

6300 (2858)

60 (5.52)

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GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights

Engine

Rear

axle

ratio

Maximum

GCWR - lb.

(kg)

Maximum

Loaded

Trailer Weight

- lb. (kg)

Maximum

frontal area of

trailer - ft

2

(m

2

)

E-150 Extended Van (8600 GVWR)

5.4L

3.73

13000

(5897)

7300 (3311)

60 (5.52)

5.4L

4.10

13000

(5897)

7300 (3311)

60 (5.52)

E-150 Regular Wagon (7/8 Passenger) (8600 GVWR)

5.4L

3.73

13000

(5897)

7000 (3175)

60 (5.52)

5.4L

4.10

13000

(5897)

7000 (3175)

60 (5.52)

E-250 Regular/RV Van (8900 GVWR)

4.6L

3.73

11500

(5216)

5900 (2676)

60 (5.52)

4.6L

4.10

12000

(5443)

6400 (2903)

60 (5.52)

E-250 Extended/RV Van (8900 GVWR)

4.6L

3.73

11500

(5216)

5800 (2631)

60 (5.52)

4.6L

4.10

12000

(5443)

6300 (2858)

60 (5.52)

E-250 Regular/RV Van (9000 GVWR)

5.4L

3.73

13000

(5896)

7400 (3357)

60 (5.52)

5.4L

4.10

13000

(5896)

7400 (3357)

60 (5.52)

E-250 Cutaway (138” wheelbase, single rear wheel) (8600

GVWR)

4.6L

4.10

12000

(5443)

7500 (3402)

60 (5.52)

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GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights

Engine

Rear

axle

ratio

Maximum

GCWR - lb.

(kg)

Maximum

Loaded

Trailer Weight

- lb. (kg)

Maximum

frontal area of

trailer - ft

2

(m

2

)

E-250 Extended/RV Van (9000 GVWR)

5.4L

3.73

13000

(5896)

7300 (3311)

60 (5.52)

5.4L

4.10

13000

(5896)

7300 (3311)

60 (5.52)

E-350 Regular/RV Van (9500 GVWR)

5.4L

3.73

13000

(5897)

7300 (3311)

60 (5.52)

5.4L

4.10

13000

(5897)

7300 (3311)

60 (5.52)

6.8L

3.73

15000

(6804)

9100 (4128)

60 (5.52)

6.8L

4.10

18500

(8391)

10000 (4536)

60 (5.52)

E-350 Extended/RV Van (9500 GVWR)

5.4L

3.73

13000

(5897)

7200 (3266)

60 (5.52)

5.4L

4.10

13000

(5897)

7200 (3266)

60 (5.52)

6.8L

3.73

15000

(6804)

9000 (4082)

60 (5.52)

6.8L

4.10

18500

(8391)

10000 (4536)

60 (5.52)

E-350 Regular Wagon (11/12 Passenger) (8800 GVWR)

5.4L

3.73

13000

(5897)

6700 (3039)

60 (5.52)

5.4L

4.10

13000

(5897)

6700 (3039)

60 (5.52)

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GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights

Engine

Rear

axle

ratio

Maximum

GCWR - lb.

(kg)

Maximum

Loaded

Trailer Weight

- lb. (kg)

Maximum

frontal area of

trailer - ft

2

(m

2

)

E-350 Regular Wagon (11/12 Passenger) (8700 GVWR)

6.8L

3.73

15000

(6804)

8500 (3856)

60 (5.52)

6.8L

4.10

18500

(8391)

10000 (4536)

60 (5.52)

E-350 Extended Wagon (11 Passenger) (9300 GVWR)

5.4L

3.73

13000

(5897)

6500 (2948)

60 (5.52)

5.4L

4.10

13000

(5897)

6500 (2948)

60 (5.52)

E-350 Extended Wagon (11 Passenger) (9500 GVWR)

6.8L

3.73

15000

(6804)

8300 (3765 )

60 (5.52)

6.8L

4.10

18500

(8391)

10000 (4536)

60 (5.52)

E-350 Extended Wagon (14/15 Passenger) (9100 GVWR)

5.4L

3.73

13000

(5897)

6300 (2858)

60 (5.52)

5.4L

4.10

13000

(5897)

6300 (2858)

60 (5.52)

E-350 Extended Wagon (14/15 Passenger) (9300 GVWR)

6.8L

3.73

15000

(6804)

8100 (3674)

60 (5.52)

6.8L

4.10

18500

(8391)

10000 (4536)

60 (5.52)

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