2016 FORD TRANSIT service schedule

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 78).
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 following 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
28,750 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The message does not
appear, but the odometer reads
30,000 mi (48,000 km) (for example,
the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was
reset at
25,000 mi (40,000 km)).
Perform the engine air filter
replacement.
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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.
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km) 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.
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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. 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
axles 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 3,000 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 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
274).
Police, Taxi and Livery vehicle axle
maintenance: Change rear axle fluid every
100,000 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 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
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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 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
. If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is
3,000 mi (4,800 km)
.
Engine air filter replacement: The life of
the engine air filter 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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Repair Order #:Distance:
Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature:
Dealer stamp

Power Windows..............................................73
Accessory Delay.................................................... 73
Bounce-Back.......................................................... 73
Driver Side One-Touch Down.......................... 73
Driver Side One-Touch Up................................ 73
Protecting the Environment........................14
R
Rear Passenger Climate Controls............95
Rear Quarter Windows.................................75 Closing the Rear Windows................................ 75
Opening the Rear Windows.............................. 75
Rear Seats.......................................................102 Installing the Seats............................................ 103
Recline Adjustment........................................... 102
Removing Seats (Passenger Vehicles)........................................................... 102
Rear View Camera........................................147 Manual Zoom....................................................... 149
Switching the Rear View Camera Off.........149
Switching the Rear View Camera On.........148
Using the Display................................................ 148
Vehicles with Parking Aid................................ 150
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 147
Recommended Towing Weights.............167 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle............................... 169
Reduced Engine Performance
.................178
Refueling..........................................................122 Easy Fuel ™ Capless Fuel System................124
Remote Control...............................................47 Car Finder................................................................ 48
Integrated Key head Transmitter.................... 47
Programming a New Remote Control.........48
Replacing the Battery......................................... 48
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 49
Removing a Headlamp
..............................225
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............237
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................10
Collision Repairs..................................................... 11
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................... 11
Warranty on Replacement Parts...................... 11
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................49 Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only)................................................................191
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)................................................................191
Roadside Assistance
....................................181
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance......................................................... 181
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage.................. 182
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 182
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance..................................... 181
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance..................................... 181
Roadside Emergencies................................181
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 178
Running Out of Fuel
......................................117
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 118
Filling a Portable Fuel Container................... 118
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................43
Safety Precautions........................................113
Satellite Radio..............................................306
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................. 307
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............306
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................306
Troubleshooting................................................. 307
Scheduled Maintenance Record.............371
Scheduled Maintenance
...........................363
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................33
Seatbelt Reminder........................................34
Belt-Minder®......................................................... 34
Seatbelts...........................................................30 Principle of Operation........................................ 30
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime...............................................................33
Conditions of operation..................................... 34
Seats...................................................................97
Security...............................................................61
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Selective Catalytic Reduction
System............................................................119
Approximate Diesel Exhaust Fluid
Usage.................................................................. 122
Contaminated Diesel Exhaust Fluid or Inoperative Selective Catalytic Reduction
System................................................................ 121
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Guidelines.................... 122
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Level................................ 119
Side Airbags
.....................................................43
Sitting in the Correct Position....................97
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 259
Special Notices
.................................................11
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.......................... 11
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................368
3.2L, 3.5L and 3.7L Engines............................ 368
Exceptions............................................................ 370
Speed Control See: Cruise Control.............................................. 151
Speed Limiter.................................................153 Engine Speed Limiter........................................ 153
Vehicle Speed Limiter - Fixed......................... 153
Stability Control
............................................144
Principle of Operation....................................... 144
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 108
Starting a Diesel Engine
............................109
Cold Weather Operation................................... 110
Engine Glow Plugs.............................................. 110
Failure to Start...................................................... 110
Starting a Cold or Hot Engine......................... 110
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................109 Cold or Hot Engine............................................. 109
Engine Idle Speed after Starting.................. 109
Flooded Engine................................................... 109
Starting and Stopping the Engine.........108 General Information.......................................... 108
Steering............................................................156
Steering Wheel
...............................................63
Storage Compartments.............................107
Supplementary Restraints System.........36 Principle of Operation........................................ 36
Switching Off the Engine.............................111 Vehicles With a Turbocharger.......................... 111
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7 SYNC™ Applications and
Services........................................................329
911 Assist............................................................... 329
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI) (If Equipped, United
States Only).................................................... 333
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, United States Only)..................................................... 331
SYNC™ AppLink ™
......................................337
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 337
SYNC™..............................................................311 General Information........................................... 311
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................349
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Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............274
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................188
Tire Care
..........................................................242
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 244
Inflating the Tires................................................ 251
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grades............................................................... 242
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 245
Inspecting the Tires and Wheel Valve Stems................................................................ 254
Location of the Tire Label................................ 251
Tire Age.................................................................. 255
Tire and Wheel Alignment.............................. 257
Tire Damage........................................................ 254
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................256
Tire Replacement Requirements.................255
Tire Rotation........................................................ 258
Tire Safety Practices........................................ 256
Tire Wear............................................................... 254
United States Department of Transportation Tire Quality
Grades............................................................... 243
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........260 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................ 261
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Reset Procedure........................................................ 263
Understanding the Tire Pressure Monitoring System .............................................................. 261
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