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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford E-250 AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Noise -> Brake Pedal Eases Down Slowly -> Brake Pedal Goes Down Fast -> Brakes Drag -> Brakes Lock Up During Light Brake Pedal Force -> Brakes Pull Or Drift -> Excessive Brake Pedal Effort -> Excessive Or Erratic Brake Pedal Travel -> Red Brake Warning Indicator Always On
Vehicle: 2008 Ford E-250 4.6 V8 GAS

Brakes Pull Or Drift

  • Tire air pressure.
  • Wheel alignment.
  • Brake pads, shoes or linings.
  • Brake or suspension components.

Red Brake Warning Indicator Always On

  • Instrument cluster.
  • Warning indicator circuit.
  • Parking brake.
  • Brake fluid level.

Brake Pedal Goes Down Fast

  • Brake fluid level.
  • Air in system.
  • Brake master cylinder fault.
  • Normal RABS or ABS function.

Brake Pedal Eases Down Slowly

  • Air in system.
  • Brake master cylinder fault.
  • Normal RABS or ABS function.

Brakes Lock Up During Light Brake Pedal Force

  • Disc or drum brake component.
  • Parking brake component...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford E-250 AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 2008 Ford E-250 4.6 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 driveshaft to pinion flange 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 driv...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford E-250 AUTOMOBILES

Relearn Procedures -> TPMS Sensor Activation -> TPMS Sensor Training
Vehicle: 2008 Ford E-250 4.6 V8 GAS

TPMS Sensor Activation

To conserve battery power, the TPMS sensors will go into a sleep mode after approximately 30 minutes of inactivity. The sensors will not transmit tire pressure information while in sleep mode. The sensors must be activated to transmit the latest tire pressure information.

  • Place the ignition switch in the On position.
  • Position Ford TPMS activation tool, or equivalent, against the LF tire side wall 180° from the valve stem.
  • The TPMS activation tool will flash a green light and sound a beep for each successful response from a TPMS sensor.
  • Press the TPMS activat...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford E-250 AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford E-250 5.4 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Loosen band clamp and remove air filter element, tray and inlet snorkel.
  • On vehicles equipped with air conditioning,rotate accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise remove belt aside.
  • On all models, rotate accessory drive belt tensioner counter clockwise remove belt aside.
  • Disconnect alternator electrical connectors.
  • Position alternator...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford E-250 AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2008-09 Econoline & E-Series -> Relearn -> Reset -> TPMS Sensor Activation -> TPMS Sensor Training
Vehicle: 2008 Ford E-250 5.4 V8 GAS

Reset

If the system detects low tire pressure, CHECK TIRE PRESSURE lamp will illuminate. Inflating tire(s) to recommended pressure will clear the tire message. Up to two minutes of driving above 20 mph may be required for the warning lamp to turn OFF after the tires have been filled to the recommended pressure.

Relearn

TPMS Sensor Activation

To conserve battery power, the TPMS sensors will go into a sleep mode after approximately 30 minutes of inactivity. The sensors will not transmit tire pressure information while in sleep mode. The sensors must be activated to transm...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford E-250 AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford E-250 5.4 V8 GAS

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove front air deflector if required.
  • Remove fan blade and lefthand thread clutch using a suitable fan clutch holding tool and fan clutch wrench tool.
  • Disconnect and plug transmission f...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford E-250 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford E-250 5.4 V8 GAS

  • Rotate drive belt tensioner counterclockwise, using a 1/2 square hole in drive belt tensioner pull...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Ford E-250 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2008 Ford E-250 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Door Components Diagram for 2008 Ford E-250  4.6 V8 GASDoor Components Diagram for 2008 Ford E-250 4.6 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Connector C314
  • Right Side Door Lock Actuator
  • Connector C313
  • Connector C813
  • Connector C816
  • Engine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Ford E-250  5.4 V8 GASEngine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Ford E-250 5.4 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Brake Fluid Level Switch
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
  • Starter Motor
  • Mass Air Flow Sensor
  • Windshield Washer Pump Motor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Ford E-250 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Ford E-250 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2008 Ford E-250  5.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Ford E-250 5.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Front Cigar Lighter
  • Power Point
  • Central Junction Box
  • Horn Cigar Lighter
  • Power Point Instrument Panel
  • 2008 Ford E-250  4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Ford E-250 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Right Front Speed Sensor
  • Battery
  • Left Headlamp
  • Starter Motor
  • Windshield Wiper Motor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Ford E-250 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Ford E-250 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: 5R110W COLD WEATHER TRANSMISSION FAILURE
    Vehicle: 2008 Ford E-250 4.6 V8 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Inoperative, No Response
  • Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
  • Document: SQUEAK NOISE WHEN APPLYING AND/OR RELEASING CLUTCH PEDAL
    Vehicle: 2008 Ford E-250 4.6 V8 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Manual Trans, Clutches, Linkage, MTX
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Ford E-250 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Ford E-250 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 2008 Ford E-250 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 2008 Ford E-250 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 2008 Ford E-250 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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