2016 FORD E SERIES cooling

Do not mix different colors or types of
coolant in your vehicle. Mixing of engine
coolants may harm your engine
’s cooling
system. The use of an improper coolant
may harm engine and cooling system
components and may void the warranty.
Use prediluted engine coolant meeting the
Ford specification. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 191).
In case of emergency, you can add a large
amount of water without engine coolant
in order to reach a vehicle service location.
In this instance, qualified personnel:
1. Must drain the cooling system.
2. Chemically clean the coolant system with Motorcraft Premium Cooling
System Flush.
3. Refill with engine coolant as soon as possible.
Water alone, without engine coolant, can
cause engine damage from corrosion,
overheating or freezing.
Do not use the following as a coolant
substitute:
• Alcohol.
• Methanol.
• Brine.
• Any engine coolant mixed with alcohol
or methanol antifreeze or coolant.
Alcohol and other liquids can cause engine
damage from overheating or freezing.
Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to
the coolant. These can be harmful and
compromise the corrosion protection of
the engine coolant.
When adding coolant:
1. Unscrew the cap slowly. Pressure escapes as you unscrew the cap.
2. Add prediluted engine coolant meeting
the Ford specification. See
Capacities
and Specifications (page 191). 3. Check the coolant level in the coolant
reservoir the next few times you drive
your vehicle.
4. If necessary, add enough prediluted engine coolant to bring the coolant
level to the proper level.
Recycled Engine Coolant
Ford Motor Company does not recommend
the use of recycled engine coolant since a
Ford-approved recycling process is not yet
available.
Used engine coolant should be disposed
of in an appropriate manner. Follow your
community ’s regulations and standards
for recycling and disposing of automotive
fluids.
Severe Climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates:
• It may be necessary to have an
authorized dealer increase the coolant
concentration above 50%.
• A coolant concentration of 60%
provides improved freeze point
protection. Engine coolant
concentrations above 60% decrease
the overheat protection characteristics
of the engine coolant and may cause
engine damage.
If you drive in extremely hot climates:
• It may be necessary to have an
authorized dealer decrease the coolant
concentration to 40%.
• A coolant concentration of 40%
provides improved overheat protection.
Engine coolant concentrations below
40% decrease the freeze and corrosion
protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine
damage.
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Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme
climates should use prediluted engine
coolant for optimum cooling system and
engine protection.
What You Should Know About Fail-
Safe Cooling
If the engine coolant supply is depleted,
this feature allows the vehicle to be driven
temporarily before incremental component
damage is incurred. The fail-safe distance
depends on outside temperatures, vehicle
load and terrain.
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
If the engine begins to overheat, the engine
coolant temperature gauge moves to the
red (hot) area and:
A high engine temperature
message appears in the
information display.
The service engine soon
indicator appears in the
information display.
If the engine reaches a preset
over-temperature condition, the engine
automatically switches to alternating
cylinder operation. Each disabled cylinder
acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
If this occurs, your vehicle still operates.
However:
• The engine power becomes limited.
• The air conditioning system becomes
disabled.
Continued operation increases the engine
temperature and the engine completely
shuts down, causing steering and braking
effort to increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the
engine can be re-started. Take your vehicle
to an authorized dealer as soon as possible
to minimize engine damage. When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated WARNINGS
Fail-safe mode is for use during
emergencies only. Operate your
vehicle in fail-safe mode only as long
as necessary to bring your vehicle to rest
in a safe location and seek immediate
repairs. When in fail-safe mode, your
vehicle has limited power, does not
maintain high-speed operation and may
completely shut down without warning.
Potentially losing power steering assist,
and power brake assist, which may
increase the possibility of a crash resulting
in serious injury. Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap while the engine is running or hot.
Your vehicle has limited engine power,
drive your vehicle with caution. Your vehicle
does not maintain high-speed operation
and the engine operates poorly.
Remember that the engine is capable of
automatically shutting down to prevent
engine damage. In this situation:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely
possible and switch off the engine.
2. Tow your vehicle to an authorized dealer.
3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level and add if low.
5. Re-start the engine and drive your vehicle to an authorized dealer.
Note: Driving your vehicle without repair
increases the chance of engine damage. See
an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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•
With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure. Miscellaneous
•
Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.
• Check fluid levels (including coolant,
oil and gas) to make sure there are no
leaks, and fluids are at recommended
levels.
• If you remove the battery, clean the
battery cable ends and check for
damage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you have
any concerns or issues.
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Ford Motor Company has recommended
maintenance intervals for various parts
and component systems based upon
engineering testing. Ford Motor Company
relies upon this testing to determine the
most appropriate mileage for replacement
of oils and fluids to protect your vehicle at
the lowest overall cost to you and
recommends against maintenance
schedules that deviate from the scheduled
maintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of only
genuine Ford, Motorcraft or
Ford-authorized re-manufactured
replacement parts engineered for your
vehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the Ford
Workshop Manual list the recommended
additives and chemicals for your vehicle.
We do not recommend using chemicals or
additives not approved by us as part of
your vehicle
’s normal maintenance. Please
consult your warranty information. Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle
’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a
viable way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are
flushed only with new fluid that is the same
as that required to fill and operate the
system or using a Ford-approved flushing
chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals. Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
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Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE Every 7500 miles (12000 km) or six months (whichever comes first)
Change engine oil and filter.
Rotate tires *
, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended).
* Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted. Every 15000 miles (24000 km) or 12 months (whichever comes first)
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level. Consult dealer for requirements.
Inspect brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints. Other maintenance items
Replace engine air filter.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (5-Speed
Transmission only). Consult dealer for requirements.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km) Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seal if non-
sealed bearings are used.
Replace spark plugs.
Every 97500 miles (156000
km)
Change engine coolant.*
Every 105000 miles
(168000 km)
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control........................................... 63
About This Manual...........................................5
ABS See: Brakes............................................................. 88
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes.................................................................. 88
Accessories....................................................263 Interior style......................................................... 263
Peace of mind..................................................... 263
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation.............................................. 9
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................148
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
(Aerodynamic Headlamps)...................... 149
Vertical and Horizontal Aim Adjustment (Sealed Beam Headlamps)...................... 148
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................42
Airbag Disposal
...............................................33
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control........................................... 63
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter..............155
Appendices....................................................286
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............53 Fail-Safe Cooling Warning Chime.................. 53
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 53
Key in Ignition Warning Chime......................... 53
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 53
Shift to Park Warning Chime........................... 54
Audio System...............................................206 General Information......................................... 206
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC.............................................................208
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/ FM...................................................................207
Automatic Transmission
.............................83
Brake-Shift Interlock........................................... 85
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................... 86
Understanding the Shift Positions of a 6– Speed Automatic Transmission..........84
Understanding the Shift Positions of the 5– Speed Automatic Transmission..........83 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check
..............................................................142
Automatic Transmission Fluid Filter...........144
Checking Automatic Transmission
Fluid.................................................................... 142
Auxiliary Power Points
..................................70
110 Volt AC Power Point..................................... 70
12 Volt DC Power Point....................................... 70
Locations................................................................. 70
Auxiliary Switches.......................................264
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 145
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........136
Booster Seats
...................................................18
Types of Booster Seats....................................... 19
Brake Fluid Check
.........................................144
Brakes................................................................88 General Information........................................... 88
Breaking-In.......................................................112
Bulb Specification Chart............................153
C
California Proposition 65...............................9
Capacities and Specifications - 5.4L V8.....................................................................197
Specifications...................................................... 198
Capacities and Specifications - 6.8L.................................................................201
Specifications..................................................... 202
Capacities and Specifications
..................191
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 156
Changing a Bulb
.............................................151
Lamp Assembly Condensation...................... 151
Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Reverse Lamp Bulbs (Cut-Away Only)............................... 153
Replacing Front Parking Lamp and Direction Indicator Bulbs................................................ 152
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs (Aerodynamic)................................................ 151
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs......................... 152
Changing a Fuse
...........................................134
Fuses....................................................................... 134
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Changing a Road Wheel............................186
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information....................................................... 187
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 188
Changing the 12V Battery..........................145
Dual Batteries....................................................... 147
Reconnecting the Battery............................... 146
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................155
Changing the Wiper Blades
......................147
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................147
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................26
Child Restraint Positioning.........................20
Child Safety
.......................................................13
General Information............................................. 13
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................160
Cleaning Products
........................................156
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................160
Cleaning the Engine....................................158
Cleaning the Exterior...................................156 Exterior Chrome Parts....................................... 157
Exterior Plastic Parts.......................................... 157
Stripes or Graphics............................................. 157
Underbody............................................................. 157
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................159
Cleaning the Interior....................................159
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................158
Climate Control
..............................................63
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 139
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........33
Cruise Control..................................................42 Principle of Operation......................................... 91
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control.................................. 91
Customer Assistance
..................................120
D
Data Recording
..................................................7
Event Data Recording............................................ 7
Service Data Recording......................................... 7
Daytime Running Lamps.............................45
Digital Radio
...................................................210
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting.............................................. 211Direction Indicators
.......................................45
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................28 Children and Airbags........................................... 32
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........28
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 32
Driving Aids.......................................................92
Driving Hints.....................................................112
Driving Through Water.................................113
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 45
E
Economical Driving
.......................................112
Emission Control System...........................80 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)...................... 81
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing...................................................... 81
End User License Agreement.................286 SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA).............................................................. 286
Engine Block Heater......................................74 Using the Engine Block Heater........................ 74
Engine Coolant Check
................................139
Adding Engine Coolant..................................... 139
Checking the Engine Coolant......................... 139
Recycled Engine Coolant................................ 140
Severe Climates.................................................. 140
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling................................................................ 141
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System.................... 40
Engine Oil Check...........................................138 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 138
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................138
Engine Specifications - 5.4L V8
...............191
Drivebelt Routing................................................. 191
Engine Specifications - 6.8L.....................191 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 192
Environment......................................................12
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Essential Towing Checks...........................103
Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 108
Hitches................................................................... 104
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 109
Safety Chains....................................................... 105
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 105
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 108
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 104
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 108
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording............................................... 7
Export Unique Options...................................11
Extended Service Plan (ESP).................266 EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN (CANADA
ONLY)................................................................ 267
EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN (U.S. Only).................................................................. 266
Exterior Mirrors................................................46 Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 46
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror............................. 47
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 46
Telescoping Mirrors ............................................. 47
F
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................23 Safety Belt Extension Assembly..................... 25
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 24
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........23
Floor Mats.........................................................113
Ford Credit...........................................................9
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 9
Fuel and Refueling.........................................75
Fuel Consumption.........................................79 Calculating Fuel Economy................................ 79
Filling the Tank...................................................... 79
Fuel Filter
.........................................................145
Fuel Quality......................................................76
Choosing the Right Fuel..................................... 76
Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel Vehicles............................................................... 76
Fuel Shutoff
.....................................................116
Fuses..................................................................127
Fuse Specification Chart............................127 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel..........131
Power Distribution Box...................................... 127G
Gauges...............................................................49
Battery Voltage Gauge....................................... 50
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............50
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 49
Information Display............................................. 50
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................34
General Maintenance Information
.......268
Multi-point Inspection..................................... 270
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 269
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 268
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 268
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 268
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................123
Getting the Services You Need...............120 Away From Home............................................... 120
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................... 89
Hazard Warning Flashers
...........................116
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 148
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp.......................... 150
Head Restraints..............................................67
Heating See: Climate Control........................................... 63
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
............................................................65
Cooling the Interior Quickly.............................. 65
General Hints......................................................... 65
Heating the Interior Quickly.............................. 65
Maximum Cooling Performance in Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel
and Footwell Positions................................. 66
Recommended Settings for Cooling ...........65
Recommended Settings for Heating............65
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................. 66
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures................................................... 65
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