The provided document is an operator's guide for the Morgan Olson C250 vehicle, a delivery truck.
General Description:
The Morgan Olson C250 is a purpose-built delivery vehicle designed for efficiency and reliability in commercial operations. It is a supplement to the original equipment Ford F150 owner's manual, indicating that it shares some underlying components and systems with the Ford F150. The vehicle is equipped with features tailored for delivery services, including a dedicated cargo area, various cab controls, and specific lighting configurations.
- OEM Parts Support: 1 (800) 233-4823, www.morganolsonparts.com
- Warranty Department: 800-262-3437, www.morganolson.com/after-sale-care/
- F150 Owner's Manual: www.ford.com/support/owner-manuals/
- Morgan Olson Website: https://morganolson.com
- Morgan Olson Phone: 1-800-624-9005
- Transport Canada (English): https://tc.canada.ca/recalls
- Transport Canada (French): https://tc.canada.ca/rappels
- Transport Canada Phone: 1-800-333-0510
Instrument Panel & Controls:
The instrument panel includes a gear shift, steering wheel, instrument cluster display, and a 12V power outlet.
- Gear Shift: A manual shift mode is available, activated by pressing the (M) button on the shifter, then using the (+) and (-) switches. The vehicle must be in drive (D) to activate manual mode.
- Steering Wheel: Details on adjusting the steering wheel are found on page 13.
- Instrument Cluster Display Controls: Monitors and controls important vehicle information and features. Details on page 11.
- 12V Power Outlet: For powering accessories.
- Four-Wheel Drive (if equipped): Continuously monitors and adjusts power delivery to the front and rear wheels for optimized traction and to prevent wheel slip.
- Radio: General operations include volume up/down, play/pause, power on/off, mute, audio source selection, track/station forward/back, and menu settings. Bluetooth audio streaming is supported, pairing with "SSV" and passkey "0000".
- Push Button Ignition Switch: Starts and stops the engine. Pressing once without the brake pedal switches to accessory mode.
- Door Lock Switch: Locks and unlocks all cab doors.
- Hazard Light Switch: Activates hazard flashers for safety.
- Cab Controls:
- Roll-Up Door Lights (Left/Rear/Right): Toggle on/off, automatically activate when doors open and turn off after a delay.
- Auxiliary Lights: Toggles auxiliary flasher lights.
- Cargo Light: Toggles the cargo dome light, also automatically activates when a roll-up door is opened.
- Cab Lights: Toggles the cab dome lights.
- Cargo Door Open Indicator: Indicates when a cargo door is open. Long press to adjust brightness of the cab control display.
- All Exterior Lights: Simultaneously toggles all three exterior roll-up door lights.
- Heated Mirror (if equipped): Toggles on/off, automatically turns off after a timer.
- Heated Steering Wheel (if equipped): Toggles between high and low heating, setting is remembered after vehicle shutdown.
- Heated Seat (if equipped): Toggles between high and low heating for the driver's seat, setting is remembered after vehicle shutdown.
- Cab Fan: Toggles between high and low power.
- Climate Controls: Blower motor speed (0, 1, 2, 3) and temperature controls. Airflow direction can be set to instrument panel vents, footwell vents, defrost vents, air recirculation, and air conditioning on/off.
Instrument Cluster:
- Engine Oil Pressure Gauge: Indicates engine oil pressure. Configurable.
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature.
- Fuel Gauge: Indicates fuel level. Fuel access location on the side of the vehicle. Low fuel level reminder.
- Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge: Indicates transmission fluid temperature. Special operating conditions may cause higher than normal temperatures.
- Tachometer: Indicates engine speed.
- Information Display: Shows important vehicle information and features.
- Speedometer: Indicates vehicle speed.
- Warning Lamps: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Battery, Brake System, Door Ajar, Electric Parking Brake, Engine Coolant Temperature, Fasten Seatbelt, Hood Ajar, Low Fuel Level, Low Washer Fluid Level, Oil Pressure, Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control/Check 4X4, Malfunction Indicator Lamp, Stop Safely.
- Indicators: Automatic High Beam, Lamps On, Stability Control and Traction Control, Turn Signal Lamps.
- Display Controls: Menu items include Select Screens, Truck Info, Towing, and Settings.
Cab Features:
- Power Windows: Switches to raise and lower windows. The driver's side window is fully opened with one-touch operation.
- Parking Brake: Engages/disengages the parking brake. An indicator light illuminates when activated.
- Neutral Mechanical Override: For shifting the transmission into neutral without vehicle power. Involves applying parking brake, turning ignition on, releasing brake, pulling lever from driver's seat, pulling lever toward passenger seat, turning ignition off, and disconnecting negative battery cable.
- Rear View Camera and Road Side Camera Monitor: Monitor above the windshield displays video from the rear camera in reverse (R) and roadside camera when the left turn signal is activated.
- Steering Wheel Manual Adjustment: Unlock, adjust position, then lock the steering column.
- Seatbelt Precautions: Emphasizes proper seatbelt use, warns against riding in cargo areas, and states that the C250 airbag system is not functional. Seatbelts are lap and shoulder belts.
- Seatbelt Fit: Shoulder belt must be centered on shoulder and chest, away from face and neck.
- Seatbelt Height Adjustment: Pinch top and bottom levers to adjust shoulder loop height.
- Seatbelt Length Adjustment: Pull webbing to lengthen, pull top webbing strap to shorten.
- Seatbelt Retractor Lock-Up: Locks during sudden stops or crashes. Unlocked by firmly grasping and pulling web tight onto spool.
- Seat Belt Reminder: Warning light and chime for driver seat.
- Head Restraint: Built into the seats, no adjustments are required.
- Tow/Haul (Towing Kit): C250 has towing capability, but does not come with a hitch.
- Vehicle Tray System (VTS) (if equipped): Mounted to cab floor, holds three letterflatainers (LFTs) and a secure collection bin. Each tray holds up to 40 pounds.
- Fold-Down Mail Tray (if equipped): May be equipped instead of VTS. Support leg must be folded down when in use, stowed against bulkhead wall when folded. VTS and mail tray cannot be used together.
- Fuel Funnel: For refueling from a fuel container. Located behind the driver side seat. Aftermarket funnels are not recommended. Requires minimum 1.3 gal (5 L) to restart engine if out of fuel.
Exterior Lighting Control:
- Turn Signal Lights: Lever up/down for on, middle for off.
- Hazard Flashers: Button on instrument panel. Operates when ignition is in any position or off.
- Rear Tail Lights:
- Top Brake Light: On when vehicle is switched on, brightens when brakes applied.
- Auxiliary Flasher Light: Controlled by instrument panel button.
- Turn Signal and Hazard Lights: Dash panel indicator flashes.
- Brake and Tail Lights: On when vehicle is switched on, brightens when brakes applied.
- Reverse Lights: On when vehicle is in reverse (R).
- High Beam Headlights: Push lever away to switch on, pull lever toward to switch off or flash.
- Headlight Indicators: Lights On (low beam or parking lamps), Headlight High Beam. Lighting control defaults to auto lamps. Daytime running lamps activate when shift is out of park.
Keyless Operation:
- Keyless Entry: Remote control fob for cab and cargo doors. Mechanical keys also provided.
- Single Press (A): Unlocks curbside cab door.
- Double Press (B): Unlocks curbside roll-up door and rear roll-up door.
- Press & Hold (C): Unlocks roadside roll-up door and roadside cab door.
- Automatic Locking: Cab doors automatically lock after closing. Cargo roll-up doors automatically lock 10 seconds after unlock signal. Vehicle will not auto lock if key fob detected in cab with curbside cab door closed.
- Keyless Ignition: Proximity-based remote control fob must be in cab to start engine. Press brake pedal and engine start button.
- Walkaway Shutdown Feature: Vehicle begins auto-shutdown if key fob moves 15 feet from vehicle while gear shift is in park (P). Engine turns off automatically after a brief timer.
- Proximity Unlock: Curbside cab door automatically unlocks as driver approaches detection zone.
Curbside Front Exterior:
- Curbside Roll-Up Door: Unlock, rotate handle clockwise, lift door.
- Curbside Roll-Up Door Light: Automatically turns on when door is open, off after delay.
- Curbside Mirror: Two individually adjustable lenses. Foldable mirror arms. Avoid adjusting by rotating mirror arm out of fixed position.
- Curbside Front-Mounted Spotlight: Rotates 0-90° by loosening adjustment screw.
- Hood Release: Primary release in roadside footwell, secondary release near hood latch above grill.
- Vehicle Reflector: Reflects light for visibility. Keep clean.
- Front Side-Marker Lamps: Running and turn signal light, on at all times, brightens with turn signals.
Road Side Rear Exterior:
- Rear Roll-Up Door: Unlock, rotate handle clockwise, lift door.
- Rear View Camera: See page 15 for details.
- Road Side Roll-Up Door: Unlock, rotate handle clockwise, lift door.
- Road Side Roll-Up Door Light: Automatically turns on when door is open, off after delay.
- Road Side View Camera: See page 15 for details.
- Road Side Mirror: Two individually adjustable lenses. Foldable mirror arms. Avoid adjusting by rotating mirror arm out of fixed position.
- Fuel Access: For refueling.
- Rear Side-Marker Lamp: On at all times.
- Vehicle Reflectors: Reflects light for visibility. Keep clean.
Cargo Area:
- Cargo management system with modifications and updates by Morgan Olson.
- Cargo Tray System: (1)
- Cargo Shelving: (2)
- Extendable Rear Cargo Collection Tray: (3)
Vehicle Systems Controls:
- Traction Control: Helps avoid wheel spin and loss of traction.
- Switching Traction Control On and Off: Button on instrument panel.
- Traction Control Indicator: Illuminates when engine is running or when a malfunction occurs.
- Traction Control - Troubleshooting: Information messages related to service and status.
- Stability Control:
- How Does Stability Control Work: Vehicle modifications can affect system performance. System helps prevent skids and rollovers.
- Torque Vectoring by Brakes: Improves cornering ability.
- Traction Control: Manages wheel spin.
- Roll Stability Control: Enhances vehicle's ability to prevent rollovers.
- Curve Control: Reduces engine power and applies brakes to one or more wheels during severe cornering.
- Side Wind Stabilization: Reduces effect of side wind gusts.
- Stability Control and Traction Control with Roll Stability Control: Table showing system status (Enabled/Disabled/Illuminated) based on button presses and transfer case settings.
- Stability Control Indicator: Malfunction indicator.
Starting and Stopping the Engine - Troubleshooting:
- Warning Lamps: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (emission control system fault, engine misfire) and Powertrain Warning Lamp (powertrain fault).
- Information Messages: Cranking Time Exceeded, Starting System Fault, No Key Detected.
Maintenance:
- Hood Release: Pull handle in roadside footwell, then secondary lever under hood, raise hood. Lower to latch.
- Specifications:
- Tire Model: General Grabber APT All-Weather 265/70/R18
- Tire Pressure: 331 kPa (48 psi) Front / 331 kPa (48 psi) Rear
- Engine Oil Type: Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil CXO-5W30-LSP6 (Canada)
- Engine Oil Capacity: 5.7L including filter
- Brake Fluid Type: Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid PM-20 (U.S. & Canada)
- Refrigerant Type: R-1234yf HS7Z-19B519-BA (Canada)
- Transfer Case Fluid: Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid CXT-10-LV6 (Canada)
- Front Axle Fluid: Motorcraft® Additive Friction Modifier CXL-3(Canada), Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant XY-75W85-QL (U.S. & Canada)
- Rear Axle Fluid: Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant XY-75W85-QL (U.S. & Canada)
- Fuel Type: Regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87
- Coolant Type: Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant CVC-13DL-G (Canada)
- Coolant Capacity: 13.5L
- Maintenance Intervals:
- Every 5,000 miles: Rotate tires, inspect tire wear/tread depth, change oil and filter (Gas engine: Up to 6.0 quarts).
- Every 30,000 miles: Replace engine air filter(s).
- Every 100,000 miles: Replace spark plugs.
- Every 150,000 miles: Change front axle fluid, replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles), replace engine air filter(s), change rear axle fluid, change transfer case fluid (if equipped), change automatic transmission fluid and filter.
- Replacing the Front Wiper Blades: Uses Morgan Olson 28" wiper blade (part # 49013555). Instructions for removal and installation provided.
- Seat Belt System and Tether Maintenance: Replace any seat belt system showing cuts, fraying, wear, discoloration, abrasion, or damage. Check and replace seatbelt assemblies after a crash.
- Cleaning of Seat Belt Fabric: Sponge clean with mild soap and water. Do not use bleach, dye, or household detergents.
- Interior & Exterior Light Bulbs: Lighting components are altered from Ford F150. Refer to Morgan Olson parts manual for part numbers and descriptions.
Headlights:
- Headlight Aiming: Aimed mechanically using aim pads. Vehicle should be parked on a flat, level surface, empty, clean, and tires properly inflated.
- Procedure: Attach 7" circular adaptors, select Universal Adaptor matching aiming pads pattern, align adaptor to aiming pads, adjust rods to required number position (neutral, then clockwise for odd, counter-clockwise for even). Attach aimer to headlight by pushing piston handle forward and engaging suction cup, then pull handle back to lock.
- Horizontal Aim: Set horizontal aim knob to zero, turn horizontal adjusting screw until split image target line appears as one solid line.
- Vertical Aim: Set vertical aim knob to zero, turn vertical adjusting screw until level bubble is centered.
- Certification Label, Alterer Label, Tire Placard, and Canada Post Data Plate: Located on curbside door post near bulkhead partition wall.
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): Carried over from Ford F150, displayed on roadside windshield frame through quarter window.
- Vehicle Emissions Control Information and Service Label: Located on panel above radiator.
FOB Compliance Statement:
- FCC ID: M3NA2C780107, IC: 7812A-A2C780107.
- Operation subject to two conditions: no harmful interference, and acceptance of any interference received.
MCM Compliance Statement:
- FCC ID: 2A7IH-13001MCM20, IC: 28701-23001MCM20.
- Operation subject to two conditions: no harmful interference, and acceptance of any interference received.
- Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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