How to Jump Start a Ford E-Series

1. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle, making sure the two vehicles do not touch.
2. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery.
3. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle battery.
4. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the booster vehicle battery.
5. Make the final negative (-) connection to the ground connection point, not any other part of the vehicle.
6. Start the booster vehicle and keep engine speed between 2000 and 3000 RPM, then start the disabled vehicle.
7. Run both engines for an additional three minutes, then remove the cables in reverse order of connection.

• Do not push-start an automatic transmission vehicle; it may damage the transmission.
• Use only a 12-volt supply and do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle.
• After removing the cables, let the engine idle for at least one minute.

Source: 2025 Ford E-Series owner's manual, PDF pages 143, 144. Steps are summarized in our own words (AI-assisted, checked against the cited pages 2026-10-18). Other model years can differ; your manual has the final word.