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1996 Ford E-350 Econoline CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford E-350 Econoline AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> Ford Motor Co. -> Disarming -> 1990-91 -> 1990-92 -> 1991-92 -> 1992-93 -> 1992-94 -> 1992-96 -> 1993 -> 1993-94 -> 1993-95 -> 1994 -> 1994-95 -> 1994-97 -> 1995-2000 -> 1995-2004 -> 1995-96 -> 1995-97 -> 1995-98 -> 1996-97 -> 1996-99 -> 1997-2000 -> 1997-2001 -> 1997-2004 -> 1997-99 -> 1998 -> 1998-2000 -> 1998-2002 -> 1999-2000 -> 1999-2001 -> 1999-2002 -> 1999-2004 -> 2000 -> 2000-01 -> 2000-04 -> 2001-02 -> 2001-03 -> 2001-04 -> 2002-03 -> 2002-04 -> 2004 -> Aerostar & Bronco -> Aspire -> Aviator -> Blackwood, Expedition & Navigator -> Built After February 2002 -> Built Before March 2002 -> Capri -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Marauder -> Econoline -> Escape -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Excursion -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Explorer Sport & Sport Trac -> F Series -> Focus -> Freestar & Monterey -> Light Trucks & Vans -> LS -> Mark VII -> Mark VIII -> Mustang -> Passenger Cars -> Probe -> Ranger -> Sable & Taurus -> Tempo & Topaz -> Thunderbird -> Town Car -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1996 Ford E-350 Econoline Super 7.5 V8 GAS
Passenger Cars
Prior to disconnecting battery, record preset radio frequencies.
After the battery has been disconnected and connected again, abnormal drive conditions may be present while the powertrain control module relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the strategy.
Aspire
- Disconnect battery ground cable and isolate.
- Wait one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
- Remove four driver's side air bag module mounting bolts.
- Disconnect driver's side air bag module...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford E-350 Econoline AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> 1993-96 Aerostar, E-Series, F-Series & Ranger (RABS) -> System Service -> Aerostar -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> E-Series -> F-Series -> Installation -> RABS II Module -> Ranger -> Rear Wheel Speed Sensor -> Removal -> Speed Sensor Ring
Vehicle: 1996 Ford E-350 Econoline 7.5 V8 GAS
Brake System Bleed
The RABS II master cylinder and hydraulic control unit must be bled using anti-lock brake adapter tool No. T90P-50-ALA and jumper tool No. T93T-50-ALA, or equivalents. If this procedure is not followed, air will be trapped in the hydraulic control unit and will contribute to improper brake pedal feel.
Bleed system as follows:
- Place bleed/harness switch on bleed adapter tool to bleed position.
- Turn ignition switch to On position. At this point, the red OFF indicator should turn on.
- Push motor button on the adapter down. This starts the pump motor.
- The red OFF indicato...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford E-350 Econoline AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1991-06 Econoline
Vehicle: 1996 Ford E-350 Econoline Super 5.8 V8 GAS
The inertia switch is ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford E-350 Econoline AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Three Piece Driveshaft -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 1996 Ford E-350 Econoline HD Club Wagon 5.8 V8 GAS
One Piece Driveshaft
- Raise and support vehicle.
- To maintain driveline balance, index-mark driveshaft flange yoke and pinion flange.
- Index-mark driveshaft yoke and transmission tailshaft. Do not allow output shaft to turn.
- Remove four bolts.
- Disconnect driveshaft flange yoke from pinion flange, using a suitable tool as shown. Driveshaft flange yoke fits tightly on pinion flange pilot. Never hammer on driveshaft or any of its components to disconnect yoke from flange. Pry only in area shown, with a suitable tool, to disconnect yoke from flange.
- Lower driveshaft and slide it off outp...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford E-350 Econoline AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Ford E-350 Econoline HD Club Wagon 5.8 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle, if required.
- Disconnect electrical connector or solenoid relay wire from starter motor.
- Remove starter motor attach...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford E-350 Econoline AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Check Engine Lamp -> 1993-97 -> Continuous Memory -> EEC -> EEC IV -> EEC V -> Except Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -> Keep Alive Memory (KAM) -> Keep Alive Memory (KAM) Reset & PCM Reset Less Electronic Tester -> Malfunction Indicator Light -> PCM Reset Using Generic Scan Tool
Vehicle: 1996 Ford E-350 Econoline 7.5 V8 GAS
EEC
Except Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
When using NGS tool No. 007-00500, or equivalent, select Diagnostic Test Mode Results, then press CLEAR or disconnect battery ground cable. Codes will be erased from back-up memory after 24 hours.
Malfunction Indicator Light
- Activate diagnostic test mode.
- Disconnect diagnostic connector.
- Jump BL/W and GY/BL wires using suitable jumper wire.
- Wait about two seconds.
- Remove jumper wire and reconnect diagnostic connector.
- MIL will stay on, and codes will be erased.
EEC IV
Continuous Memory
This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. After the engin...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford E-350 Econoline AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Ford E-350 Econoline Super Wagon 7.3 V8 DIESEL
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by removing radiator cap and opening draincock located at the lower rear corner of the radiator tank.
- Remove rubber radiator overflow hose from radiator coolant recovery reservoir and disconnect it from radiator, Fig. .
- Remove fan shroud attaching bolts.
- Lift fan shroud back and drape it on fan.
- Loosen upper and lower hose clamps at radiator and remove upper radiator hose ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford E-350 Econoline AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Automatic Tension -> Manual Tension
Vehicle: 1996 Ford E-350 Econoline Super 7.5 V8 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-350 Econoline AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Ford E-350 Econoline cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Body Components Diagram for 1996 Ford E-350 Econoline Super Wagon 5.8 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 1996 Ford E-350 Econoline Super Wagon 7.3 V8 DIESEL Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Ford E-350 Econoline AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Ford E-350 Econoline cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 Ford E-350 Econoline Super 7.5 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 Ford E-350 Econoline HD Club Wagon 5.8 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Ford E-350 Econoline AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Ford E-350 Econoline cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: SAFETY RECALL - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 1996 Ford E-350 Econoline 4.9 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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-350 Econoline 4.9 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Ford E-350 Econoline AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Ford E-350 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-350 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-350 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-350 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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