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1996 Ford E-250 Econoline CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline Super 4.9 L6 GAS
Passenger Cars
Aspire
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Wait one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
- Remove restraint system diagnostic tool from driver's side air bag module electrical connector.
- Connect driver's side air bag module electrical connector.
- Install driver's side air bag module as outlined under "Component Service."
- Remove restraint system diagnostic tool from passenger's side air bag module electrical connector.
- Install passenger's side air bag module as outlined under "Component Service."
- C...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Description
Vehicle: 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline Super 4.9 L6 BI-FUEL
The single and tandem vacuum boosters are self contained vacuum hydraulic power braking units. These are vacuum suspended units that use vacuum and atmospheric pressure for their power.
On gasoline engine vehicles, vacuum is supplied through a fitting in the intake manifold. On diesel engine vehicles, vacuum is supplied through a vacuum pump.
The three basic elements of the booster are the vacuum power chamber, mechanically actuated booster check va...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1991-06 Econoline
Vehicle: 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline 4.9 L6 GAS
The inertia switch is ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Single Cardan, Flange Yoke -> Single Cardan, Slip Yoke
Vehicle: 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline 4.9 L6 GAS
Single Cardan, Slip Yoke
Disassemble
Do not, under any circumstance, clamp the shaft in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture can result, causing shaft failure during vehicle operation. Place the shaft on a suitable workbench. Do not damage the tube. If components are not marked and installed incorrectly, driveline imbalance can occur.
- Index-mark the shaft components.
- Remove and discard all four snap rings.
- Clamp bearing cup removal tool No. 205-086 or equivalent in a vise.
- If necessary, use a pair of pliers to remove a bearing cup t...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline Super 4.9 L6 BI-FUEL
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air cleaner assembly, if required.
- Disconnect wire harness connectors from voltage regulator.
- Remove accessory drive belt.
- Remove alternator mounting bolts, th...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Fuel Reset ->
Vehicle: 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline Super 5.8 V8 GAS
The FUEL RESET indicator is grounded through the inertia switch whenever vehicle is in a high force situation. The Inertia F...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline 4.9 L6 BI-FUEL
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at intake manifold.
- Remove hose from intake manifold.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to insta...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Automatic Tension -> Manual Tension
Vehicle: 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline Super 4.9 L6 GAS
Automatic Tension
- Install suitable 5/16 inch closed end wrench on tensioner pulley bolt, then lift tensioner arm away from belt. Do not use socket and ratchet.
- Remove belt, slowly release tensioner. Do not allow tensioner to snap back, as damage may result.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Manual Tension
- Loosen accessory adjustment bolt and pivot bolt.
- Remove belt.
- Reverse procedure to install, adjust belt tension as follows:
- Lo...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline Super 4.9 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Fuel Filter Diagram for 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline Super 4.9 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 Ford E-250 Econoline Super 4.9 L6 BI-FUEL Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 Ford E-250 Econoline Super 4.9 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS Vehicle: 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline 4.9 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: SAFETY RECALL - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline 4.9 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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