2015 FORD TRANSIT service

Normal Maintenance Intervals
3.2L, 3.5L and 3.7L Engines
At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Change engine oil and filter. **
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with dipstick). Consult your
dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect front axle and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-
joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings.
Diesel engine fill diesel exhaust fluid.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
* Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service intervals.
** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. Other maintenance items
1
Torque rear axle U-bolts to specification.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km) Diesel engine replace fuel filter. 2
Replace engine air filter.
Change diesel foam air filter.
Every 45000 miles (70000
km)
Change engine coolant.3
At 100000 miles (160000
km)
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Other maintenance items
1
Replace spark plugs.
Every 100000 miles
(160000 km) Inspect accessory drive belt(s). 4
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km) Change rear axle fluid.
Replace accessory drive belt(s).
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the last
engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 Replace early if indicated by per Water In Fuel warning lamp. See Warning Lamps and
Indicators (page 75).
3 Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers), then every three
years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).
4 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
3.2L, 3.5L and 3.7L Engines
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the f

ollowing conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the oil
change required message appearing in the
information display.
•
Example 1
: The message appears at
28750 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The message does not
appear, but the odometer reads
30000 mi (48,000 km)
(for example,
the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was
reset at
25000 mi (40,000 km)).
Perform the engine air filter
replacement. Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Scheduled
Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Scheduled
Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km) Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Change engine oil and filter. *
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change. Off-road operation
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints, Lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change engine oil and filter. *
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change.
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Exclusive use of E85 (Flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular
unleaded fuel.
Every oil change interval
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
Normal vehicle axle maintenance: Rear
a
xles and power take-off units with
synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks
equipped with Ford-design axles are
lubricated for life; do not check or change
fluid unless a leak is suspected, service is
required or the assembly has been
submerged in water. During long periods
of trailer towing with outside temperatures
above
70°F (21°C) and at wide-open
throttle for long periods above 45 mph
(72 km/h), change non-synthetic rear axle
fluid every 3000 mi (4,800 km) or three
months, whichever comes first. This
interval can be waived if the axle is filled
with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting
Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A; GL-5
or equivalent. Add friction modifier XL-3
EST-M2C118-A or equivalent for complete
refill of Traction-Lok rear axles. See
Capacities and Specifications
(page
265).
Police, Taxi and Livery vehicle axle
maintenance: Change rear axle fluid every
100000 mi (160,000 km). Rear axle fluid
change may be waived if the axle was filled
with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting
Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A; GL-5 or equivalent. Add four ounces (118
milliliters) of additive friction modifier XL-3
EST-M2C118-A, or equivalent, for complete
refill of Traction-Lok rear axles. Change
the axle fluid anytime the axle submerges
in water.
California fuel filter replacement: If you
register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however,
urges you to have all recommended
maintenance services performed at the
specified intervals and to record all vehicle
service.
Hot climate oil change intervals:
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or
locations with similar climates using an
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certification
mark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normal
oil change interval is 5000 mi (8,000 km).
If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is
3000 mi (4,800 km).
Engine air filter replacement: The life of
the engine air fil

ter is dependent on
exposure to dusty and dirty conditions.
Vehicles operated in these conditions
require frequent inspection and
replacement of the engine air filter.
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Brakes................................................................137
General Information........................................... 137
Breaking-In......................................................173
Bulb Specification Chart............................221
C
California Proposition 65.............................10
C
apacities and Specifications - 3.2L
Power Stroke Diesel.................................278
Capacities............................................................. 278
Specifications...................................................... 279
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L..................................................................271
Capacities.............................................................. 271
Specifications...................................................... 272
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L..................................................................274
Capacities............................................................. 274
Specifications...................................................... 276
Capacities and Specifications
................265
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 227
Catalytic Converter
.......................................116
Driving with a Catalytic Converter.................116
Changing a Bulb............................................217 Central High Mounted Brake Lamp............220
Front Clearance Lamp...................................... 219
Headlamp.............................................................. 21
7
Interior Lamp....................................................... 220
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 220
Reading Lamps.................................................... 221
Rear Lamps........................................................... 219
Side Direction Indicator.................................... 219
Sun Visor Mirror Lamp....................................... 221
Changing a Fuse...........................................198
Changing a Road Wheel...........................256 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 256
Front Jacking Points........................................... 261
Installing a Road Wheel.................................. 262
Locking Lug Nuts................................................ 257
Rear Jacking Points............................................ 261
Removing a Road Wheel................................ 262
Stowing the Wheel and Vehicle Jack.........263
Vehicle Jack......................................................... 260
Vehicles With a Spare Wheel........................ 257Changing the 12V Battery
..........................213
Installing the Battery......................................... 214
Removing the Battery....................................... 213
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel.................................225
Changing the Engine Air Fil

ter -
3.5L.................................................................223
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L.................................................................224
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter...............................................................205
Engine Lubrication for Severe Service Operation........................................................ 205
Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring System............................................................. 206
Changing the Wiper Blades......................
215
Changing the Windshield Wiper
Blades................................................................ 215
Checking MyKey System Status..............50
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................215
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance.................................................32
Child Safety.......................................................
13
General Information............................................. 13
Child Safety Locks
..........................................25
Left-Hand Side...................................................... 25
Right-Hand Side................................................... 26
Child Seat Positioning..................................24
Cigar Lighter
...................................................104
Cleaning Products........................................227
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................230
Cl
eaning the Engine....................................228
Cleaning the Exterior...................................227 Body P
aintwork Preservation........................ 228
Cleaning the Chrome Trim.............................. 227
Cleaning the Headlamps................................. 227
Cleaning the Rear Window............................. 227
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................229
Cl

eaning the Interior...................................229
Instrument Cluster Screens, LCD Screens
and Radio Screens....................................... 229
Rear Windows..................................................... 229
Safety Belts.......................................................... 229
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................229
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................48
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Essential Towing Checks...........................164
Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 169
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Water Craft (PWC)........................................ 170
Safety Chains....................................................... 165
Tow Hitch............................................................... 165
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 165
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 169
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 164
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 169
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options...................................11
Extended Service Plan (ESP)
..................431
SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............432
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).......................... 431
Exterior Mirrors..................................................71 Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................. 71
Power Exterior Mirrors.......................................... 71
F
Fastening the Safety Belts.........................28 Safety Belt Extension Assembly....................30
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 29
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........28
Floor Mats
........................................................174
Ford Credit.........................................................10
(U.S. Only)............................................................... 10
Fuel and Refueling.........................................111
Fuel C

onsumption........................................122
Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 122
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 122
Fuel Filter - Gasoline....................................212
Fuel Qu

ality - Diesel......................................113
Biodiesel.................................................................. 114
Diesel Fuel Additives ......................................... 115
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not
Required ............................................................ 113
Fuel Requirements - Choosing the Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel is Required
(United States/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S.
Virgin Islands and Other Locales)............113 Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................112
Choosing the Right Fuel With a Flex Fuel
Vehicle (If Equipped)..................................... 112
Choosing the Right Fuel Without a Flex Fuel Vehicle (If Equipped)..................................... 112
Octane Recommendations............................. 112
Fuel Shutoff.....................................................177
Fuse Box Locations......................................187 Body Control Module Fuse Box..................... 187
Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................... 187
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box.............187
Pre-fuse Box......................................................... 187
Fuses.................................................................187
Fuse Specification Chart...........................188 Body Control Module......................................... 197
Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 188
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........192
Pre-fuse Box......................................................... 195
G
Gauges................................................................73 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............73
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 74
Information Display............................................. 73
Tripmeter Reset and Distance to Empty................................................................... 74
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................44
General Maintenance Information........433 Multi-point Inspection..................................... 435
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 434
Protecting Your Investment........................... 433
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 433
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 433
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................184
G

etting the Services You Need.................181
Away From Home................................................ 181
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 138
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................177
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Head Restraints..............................................95
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 96
Installing the Head Restraint .......................... 96
Removing the Head Restraint......................... 96
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................93 He

ated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 93
Heated Rear Window......................................... 93
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 89
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.............................................................91
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................... 91
General Hints.......................................................... 91
Heating the Interior Quickly............................... 91
Maximum Cooling Performance in Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel
and Footwell Positions................................. 92
Recommended Settings for Cooling ...........92
Recommended Settings for Heating.............91
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................. 92
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures................................................... 92
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................137
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood.........200
I
Ignition Switch..............................................106
In C

alifornia (U.S. Only).............................182
Information Display Control
.......................63
Information Displays.....................................79 General Information............................................ 79
Information....................................................395 911 Assist............................................................... 401
Alerts....................................................................... 401
Calendar................................................................ 401
Sirius Travel Link................................................ 398
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only).................................................................. 395
Vehicle Health Report..................................... 403
Information Messages.................................84 Installing Child Seats.....................................14
Child Seats............................................................... 14
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 15
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH).............................................. 17
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 19
Instrument Cluster.........................................73
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................68
Interior Lamps
.................................................69
Courtesy Lamp..................................................... 69
Reading Lamps..................................................... 69
Interior Mirror.....................................................71 Auto-Dimming Mirror........................................... 71
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle
.........................178
Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 179
Jump Starting....................................................... 179
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 178
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 179
K
Keys and Remote Controls.........................44 Principle of Operation........................................ 44
L
Lane Keeping System.................................150 Lane Keeping Alert............................................ 150
Lighting Control..............................................66 Headlamp Flasher................................................ 67
High Beams............................................................ 66
Lighting Control Positions................................ 66
Parking Lamps....................................................... 67
Lighting..............................................................66 General Information........................................... 66
Load Carrying.................................................
153
Load Limit........................................................153
Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer.................................................................. 153
Load Retaining Fixtures..............................
153
Securing Cargo.................................................... 153
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Safety Precautions.........................................111
S
atellite Radio..............................................294
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 295
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............295
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................. 295
Troubleshooting................................................. 296
Scheduled Maintenance Record
............441
Scheduled Maintenance...........................433
Seats...................................................................95
Security..............................................................59
Selective Catalytic Reduction System............................................................117
Approximate Diesel Exhaust Fluid Usage.................................................................. 119
Contaminated Diesel Exhaust Fluid or Inoperative Selective Catalytic Reduction
System................................................................ 119
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Guidelines..................... 119
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Level................................ 117
Settings............................................................357 Clock....................................................................... 358
Display................................................................... 358
Settings.................................................................. 361
Sound..................................................................... 359
Vehicle................................................................... 360
Side Airbags.....................................................40
Sitting in the Correct Position...................95
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 251
Special Notices
.................................................11
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................438
3.2L, 3.5L and 3.7L Engines............................ 438
Exceptions........................................................... 440
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................. 147
Speed Limiter
.................................................149
Engine Speed Limiter........................................ 149
Vehicle Speed Limiter - Fixed........................149
Stability Control.............................................
141
Principle of Operation........................................ 141
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 106Starting a Diesel Engine.............................107
Cold Weather Operation................................. 108
Engine Glow Plugs.............................................. 107
Failure to Start.................................................... 108
Starting a Cold or Hot Engine........................ 108
Starting a Gasoline Engine
.......................106
Before starting the engine check the
following:
.......................................................... 106
Cold or Hot Engine............................................. 107
Engine Idle Speed after Starting................... 107
Flooded Engine.................................................... 107
Starting and Stopping the Engine.........106 General Information.......................................... 106
Steering Wheel................................................61
Storage Compartments
.............................105
Supplementary Restraints System.........33 P
rinciple of Operation - Canada/United
States of America............................................ 33
Switching Off the Engine..........................109 Vehicles With a Turbocharger....................... 109
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications and
Services........................................................320
911 Assist............................................................... 320
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 328
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI) (If Equipped, United
States Only).................................................... 324
Vehicle Health Report...................................... 323
SYNC™...........................................................300 General Information........................................ 300
SYNC™
Troubleshooting.........................342
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............265
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................183
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