2016 FORD TRANSIT engine coolant

Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstruc-
tions. Clean if necessary.
Cooling system fluid level and coolant
strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if
necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for
correct operation. Lubricate if necessary.
Parking brake for correct operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear
and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag
and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean
or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running
correctly, it is important to have the
systems on your vehicle checked regularly.
This can help identify potential issues and
prevent major problems. We recommend
having the following multi-point inspection
performed at every scheduled
maintenance interval to help make sure
your vehicle keeps running correctly. Multi-point inspection
Accessory drive belt(s).
Battery performance.
Engine air filter.
Exhaust system. Multi-point inspection
Exterior lamps and hazard warning
system operation.
Fluid levels *
; fill if necessary.
For oil and fluid leaks.
Horn operation.
Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses.
Suspension component for leaks or
damage.
Steering and linkage.
Tires (including spare) for wear and
correct pressure **
.
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits.
Washer spray and wiper operation.
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir,
automatic transmission, power steering (if
equipped with hydraulic power assist
steering) and window washer.
** If your vehicle is equipped with a
temporary mobility kit, check the tire
sealant expiration Use By date on the
canister. Replace as needed.
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.
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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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California Proposition 65.............................10
Capacities and Specifications - 3.2L
Power Stroke Diesel................................289
Capacities............................................................ 289
Specifications..................................................... 290
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L.................................................................281
Capacities.............................................................. 281
Specifications..................................................... 282
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L.................................................................285
Capacities............................................................. 285
Specifications..................................................... 286
Capacities and Specifications
................274
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 234
Catalytic Converter
.......................................119
Driving with a Catalytic Converter.................119
Changing a Bulb...........................................225 Central High Mounted Brake Lamp............228
Front Clearance Lamp...................................... 227
Headlamp............................................................. 226
Interior Lamp....................................................... 229
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 229
Reading Lamps................................................... 229
Rear Lamps.......................................................... 228
Side Direction Indicator................................... 228
Sun Visor Mirror Lamp..................................... 230
Changing a Fuse..........................................206
Changing a Road Wheel...........................264 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 265
Front Jacking Points......................................... 269
Installing a Road Wheel.................................... 271
Locking Lug Nuts............................................... 266
Rear Jacking Points........................................... 270
Removing a Road Wheel................................ 270
Stowing the Wheel and Vehicle Jack..........272
Vehicle Jack......................................................... 269
Vehicles With a Spare Wheel....................... 266
Changing the 12V Battery
..........................221
Installing the Battery........................................ 223
Removing the Battery........................................ 221
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................232 Secondary Foam Air Filter.............................. 233Changing the Engine Oil and Oil
Filter................................................................213
Engine Lubrication for Severe Service Operation.......................................................... 213
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................223 Changing the Windshield Wiper
Blades................................................................ 223
Checking MyKey System Status...............53
Checking the Wiper Blades......................223
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................35
Child Restraint Positioning
..........................27
Child Safety.......................................................15
General Information............................................. 15
Child Safety Locks.........................................28 Left-Hand Side..................................................... 28
Right-Hand Side................................................... 29
Cigar Lighter
...................................................106
Cleaning Products.......................................234
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................237
Cleaning the Engine....................................235
Cleaning the Exterior..................................234 Body Paintwork Preservation........................ 234
Cleaning the Chrome Trim............................. 234
Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 234
Cleaning the Rear Window............................ 234
Sliding Door Tracks........................................... 235
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................237
Cleaning the Interior...................................236 Instrument Cluster Screens, LCD Screens
and Radio Screens....................................... 236
Rear Windows..................................................... 236
Seatbelts............................................................... 236
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................236
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................52
Climate Control
...............................................92
Principle of Operation........................................ 92
Cold Weather Precautions
........................179
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 214
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
........45
Creating a MyKey.............................................51 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings................................................................ 51
Cruise Control.................................................64 Principle of Operation........................................ 151
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Cruise control
See: Using Cruise Control................................. 151
Cup Holders....................................................107
Customer Assistance.................................186
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Daytime Running Lamps..............................71
Diesel Particulate Filter................................111 Regeneration.......................................................... 111
Digital Radio
..................................................303
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 304
Direction Indicators
.........................................71
DPF See: Diesel Particulate Filter............................. 111
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap........218 Changing the Fuel Filter................................... 219
Purging Air From the Fuel System...............220
Driver Alert
.......................................................153
Principle of Operation....................................... 153
Using Driver Alert................................................ 153
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................37 Children and Airbags........................................... 42
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........37
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 42
Driving Aids
.....................................................153
Driving Hints....................................................178
Driving Through Water................................179
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 71
E
Economical Driving
......................................178
Emission Control System..........................126 Diesel Exhaust System: Oxidation Catalyst
And Diesel Particulate Filter System
........................................................................\
...... 128
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........135
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 127
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 127
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 135End User License Agreement..................382
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 382
Engine Block Heater......................................112 Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 112
Engine Coolant Check
.................................214
Adding Engine Coolant..................................... 214
Checking the Engine Coolant......................... 214
Recycled Engine Coolant................................. 215
Severe Climates.................................................. 216
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling............................................................... 216
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System...................... 61
Engine Oil Check...........................................212 Adding Engine Oil................................................ 213
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel..............................................................212
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L...........................212
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L............................212
Engine Specifications - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel
...............................................275
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 275
Engine Specifications - 3.5L....................274 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 274
Engine Specifications - 3.7L.....................274 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 275
Environment......................................................14
Essential Towing Checks...........................169 Before Towing a Trailer...................................... 174
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Water Craft (PWC)........................................ 175
Safety Chains....................................................... 170
Tow Hitch............................................................... 170
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 170
Trailer Lamps........................................................ 174
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 169
When Towing a Trailer....................................... 174
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Extended Service Plan (ESP)..................361 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............362
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).......................... 361
Exterior Mirrors
.................................................74
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 74
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 74
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Fastening the Seatbelts................................31
Safety Belt Extension Assembly..................... 33
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 32
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy............31
Floor Mats
........................................................179
Ford Credit.........................................................10
(U.S. Only)............................................................... 10
Fuel and Refueling
........................................113
Fuel Consumption........................................125 Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 125
Filling the Tank..................................................... 125
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................117
Fuel Filter - Gasoline
..................................220
Fuel Quality - Diesel.....................................115 Biodiesel................................................................. 116
Diesel Fuel Additives .......................................... 117
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not
Required ............................................................ 116
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)............115
Fuel Quality - E85..........................................114 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles.............................................................. 114
Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................114 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................... 114
Fuel Shutoff....................................................182
Fuse Box Locations......................................193 Body Control Module Fuse Box..................... 193
Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................... 193
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............193
Pre-fuse Box......................................................... 193
Fuses.................................................................193
Fuse Specification Chart...........................194 Body Control Module....................................... 204
Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................... 194
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel........198
Pre-fuse Box........................................................ 202G
Gauges................................................................76
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............76
Fuel Gauge............................................................... 77
Information Display............................................. 76
Tripmeter Reset and Distance to Empty................................................................... 77
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................47
General Maintenance Information
.......363
Multi-point Inspection..................................... 365
Owner Checks and Services......................... 364
Protecting Your Investment........................... 363
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 363
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 363
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................189
Getting the Services You Need...............186 Away From Home.............................................. 186
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................... 141
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................182
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 223
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp.......................... 225
Head Restraints
..............................................97
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 98
Installing the Head Restraint .......................... 98
Removing the Head Restraint......................... 98
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................96 Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 96
Heated Rear Window......................................... 96
Heating See: Climate Control........................................... 92
Hill Start Assist - Vehicles With: Hill Start Assist...............................................................141
Switching the System On and Off................142
Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 142
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Vehicle Storage............................................238
Battery................................................................... 239
Body........................................................................\
238
Brakes.................................................................... 239
Cooling system................................................... 239
Engine.................................................................... 239
Fuel system.......................................................... 239
General.................................................................. 238
Miscellaneous..................................................... 239
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................239
Tires........................................................................\
239
Ventilation See: Climate Control........................................... 92
Vents See: Air Vents......................................................... 92
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............279
Voice Control
...................................................64
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................78 Anti-Lock Brake System.................................... 78
Battery...................................................................... 78
Brake System......................................................... 78
Diesel Warning Lamps....................................... 78
Direction Indicator................................................ 79
Door Ajar.................................................................. 79
Engine Coolant Temperature........................... 79
Engine Warning Lamps...................................... 79
Front Airbag............................................................ 79
High Beam.............................................................. 80
Lane Departure.................................................... 80
Low Fuel Level...................................................... 80
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 80
Message Center Warning.................................. 80
Oil Pressure............................................................ 80
Park Lamp.............................................................. 80
Seatbelt Reminder.............................................. 80
Stability Control................................................... 80
Stability Control Off........................................... 80
Transmission Tow/Haul.................................... 80
Washer Fluid Check
.....................................218
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 234
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 66
Waxing.............................................................235 Wheel Nuts
See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 264
Wheels and Tires..........................................241 General Information.......................................... 241
Technical Specifications.................................. 272
Windows and Mirrors
....................................73
Windshield Washers......................................67
Windshield Wipers........................................66
Intermittent Wipe................................................ 66
Speed Dependent Wipers................................ 66
Winter Tires See: Using Winter Tires................................... 259
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 223
Wipers and Washers....................................66
Wrecker Towing See: Transporting the Vehicle........................ 175
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