2017 FORD TRANSIT service

Action
Message
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Indicates that your vehicle speed is restricted.
DEF fault Speed limited
to YY MPH The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Indicates that the engine will soon be restricted to idle oper-
ation.
DEF fault Engine idled
soon
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Indicates that the engine is restricted to idle operation.
DEF fault Engine idled
See manual The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Indicates that your vehicle speed will be restricted when you
restart your vehicle.
DEF level empty YY MPH
max Upon restart
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Door Open Action
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, shift into park
(P), apply the parking brake and close the door.
Driver door ajar
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, shift into park
(P), apply the parking brake and close the door.
Driver side rear door ajar
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, shift into park
(P), apply the parking brake and close the door.
Passenger door ajar
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, shift into park
(P), apply the parking brake and close the door.
Passenger side rear door
ajar
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, shift into park
(P), apply the parking brake and close the hood.
Hood open
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, shift into park
(P), apply the parking brake and close the door.
Rear load compartment
door ajar
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Engine
Action
Message
Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Engine fault Service now
Displays when the engine temperature is too high. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, switch the engine off
and allow it to cool. If the problem persists, have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
High engine temperature
Stop safely
See Engine Coolant Check (page 218).
Lighting Action
Message
Displays if a brake lamp bulb fails.
Brake lamp Bulb fault
See
Lighting (page 72).
Displays if a low beam bulb fails.
Low beam Bulb fault
See
Lighting (page 72).
Displays if an electrical malfunction occurs with the headlamp
system. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Headlamp fault Service
required
Maintenance Action
Message
Displays when the engine oil life is depleted and your vehicle
requires an oil change.
Oil change required
See
Engine Oil Check (page 216).
Displays if the system detects there is excess water in the
fuel filter.
Water detected in fuel
Service required
See
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap (page 224).
Displays if the brake fluid level is low or if there is a brake
system fault. Have your vehicle checked immediately.
Brake fluid level low
Service now
See
Brake Fluid Check (page 223).
Displays when the washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled.
Washer fluid level low
See
Washer Fluid Check (page 223).
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Occupant Protection
Action
Message
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Service Beltminder
Parking Aid Action
Message
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Parking aid fault Service
required
Parking Brake Action
Message
Displays when the parking brake is set, the engine is running
and your vehicle speed is above 3 mph (5 km/h).
Park brake applied
If the warning message remains on after you have released
the parking brake, the system has detected a fault that
requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Starting System Action
Message
Displays when you start your vehicle as a reminder to fully
press the brake pedal.
Press brake to start
See
Starting and Stopping the Engine (page 112).
Displays if your vehicle fails to start.
Cranking time exceeded
See
Starting and Stopping the Engine (page 112).
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Action
Message
Displays if the tire pressure in one or more tires is below the
correct pressure.
Low Tire Pressure
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Action
Message
See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 266).
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Tire Pressure Monitor
Fault
See
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 266).
Displays if the system detects a fault with a tire pressure
sensor or the spare tire is in use.
Tire Pressure Sensor
Fault
See
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 266).
If the warning message remains on after you have checked
the tire pressures, the system has detected a fault that
requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
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FUEL QUALITY - DIESEL
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)
WARNINGS
Only use Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel fuel
(ULSD) containing a maximum of 15
ppm sulfur and up to 20% biodiesel
(B20). These fuels should meet the diesel
specifications defined by American Society
for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D975 for
diesel and by ASTM D7467 for B6-B20
blends, or an equivalent local market
specification. Do not mix diesel with oil, kerosene,
paraffin, gasoline or other liquids to
diesel. This can cause damage to the
fuel system. Do not use home heating oil,
agricultural fuel, raw fats, oils, waste
cooking greases, biodiesel fuels
greater than 20% or any diesel fuel not
intended for highway use. The vehicle warranty will not cover
damage caused by using an improper
type of fuel or fuel additive.
Note:
Do not blend used engine oil with
diesel fuel under any circumstances.
Blending used oil with the fuel will
significantly increase your vehicle ’s exhaust
emissions and reduce engine life due to
increased internal wear. Fuel Requirements - Choosing The
Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated
Where Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel
Is Not Required
Use only a diesel engine configured for use
with high sulfur diesel fuel in markets with
diesel fuel that has sulfur content greater
than 15 ppm. Using low sulfur diesel fuel
(16–500 ppm) or high sulfur diesel fuel
(greater than 500 ppm) in a diesel engine
designed to use only ultra-low sulfur diesel
fuel may result in damage to engine
emission control devices and the
after-treatment system, potentially
rendering your vehicle inoperable.
For the engine to operate reliably on low
sulfur or high sulfur diesel fuel, the engine
must be a factory built high sulfur engine
(available as a dealer order option for
select markets) or an ultra-low sulfur
diesel fuel configured engine that has been
retrofitted for high sulfur diesel fuel using
Ford Motor Company dealer service parts.
Failure to use retrofit components other
than those available through your
authorized dealer will result in coolant
system damage, engine overheating,
selective catalyst reduction system or
diesel particulate filter damage and
possible base engine damage.
Vehicles with engines configured for use
with high sulfur diesel fuel are only
available for sale in countries where
ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel is generally not
available or mandated by the government.
Vehicles originally sold in a ultra-low sulfur
diesel fuel market that are subsequently
exported to non ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel
markets will need to be retrofitted (at the
customer
’s expense using Ford authorized
dealer service parts) in order to be reliably
operated on non ultra-low sulfur diesel
fuel.
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Biodiesel
You may operate your vehicle on diesel
fuels containing up to 20% biodiesel, also
known as B20.
Biodiesel fuel is a chemically converted
product from renewable fuel sources, such
as vegetable oils, animal fats and waste
cooking greases.
To help achieve acceptable engine
performance and durability when using
biodiesel in your vehicle:
•
Confirm the biodiesel content of the
fuel to be B20 (20% biodiesel) or less
by checking the label on the fuel pump.
• Only use biodiesel fuel of good quality
that complies with applicable industry
standards ASTM D975 for diesel and
ASTM D7467 for B6-B20 blends.
• Follow the recommended service
maintenance intervals. See Normal
Scheduled Maintenance (page 430).
• Do not store biodiesel fuel in the fuel
tank for more than one month.
• Do not use raw oils, fats or waste
cooking greases.
System Messages Action and Description
Message
Consider changing brands
or reducing biodiesel
content if you have cold
temperature fuel gelling
issues or this message
frequently appears.
Fuel Pres-
sure Low
Use of biodiesel in concentrations greater
than 20% may cause damage to your
vehicle, including engine or exhaust
after-treatment hardware (exhaust
catalyst and particulate filter) failures.
Using biodiesel in concentrations greater
than 20% can also cause fuel filter restrictions that may result in a lack of
power or damage to fuel system
components, including fuel pump and fuel
injector failures. See
Special Operating
Conditions Scheduled Maintenance
(page
432).
Look for a label on the fuel pump to
confirm the amount of biodiesel contained
in a diesel fuel. Biodiesel fuel blends with
greater than 5% must be labeled.
Biodiesel content is often indicated with
the letter B followed by the percent of
biodiesel in the fuel. For example, B20
indicates a fuel containing 20% biodiesel.
Ask the service station attendant to
confirm the biodiesel content of a diesel
fuel if you do not see a label on the fuel
pump.
Biodiesel fuels degrade more easily than
diesel fuels not containing biodiesel and
should not be stored in the fuel tank for
more than one month. If you plan to park
or store your vehicle for more than one
month, then you should empty your vehicle
fuel tank of biodiesel fuel. You should fill
the tank with a pure petroleum-based
diesel fuel and run your vehicle for a
minimum of 30 minutes.
If you intend to store your vehicle for more
than two months, we recommend that you
seek advice from an authorized dealer.
Note: Degraded or oxidized biodiesel can
damage fuel system seals and plastics and
corrode steel parts.
Fuel companies adjust diesel fuel
formulations for cold temperatures. Diesel
fuel which has not been correctly
formulated for cold ambient temperatures
may gel and block the fuel filters. An
indication that the fuel filters are blocked
is the engine starts, stalls after a short time
and then does not restart. If you have been
using biodiesel, you may need to use a fuel
with lower biodiesel content or discontinue
using biodiesel.
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6. Remove the spout from the diesel
exhaust fluid container and replace the
cap.
Note: If there is diesel exhaust fluid left in
the container retain it for later use. The
spout is re-useable. Wash the spout with
clean water prior to storage. Do not use the
diesel exhaust fluid spout with any other
fluid.
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank in
Cold Climates
Diesel exhaust fluid may freeze if the
ambient temperature is below 12°F (-11°C).
Your vehicle has a preheating system
which allows diesel exhaust fluid to
operate below 12°F (-11°C). If you do not
use your vehicle for an extended period
when the ambient temperature is below
12°F (-11°C)
, the fluid in the tank may
freeze. If the tank is overfilled and the fluid
freezes it may damage the tank. This is not
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Contaminated Diesel Exhaust
Fluid or Inoperative Selective
Catalytic Reduction System If the system becomes
contaminated or inoperative, the
diesel exhaust fluid warning
lamp will illuminate and a message will
appear in the information display.
Continued driving without replacing the
fluid or not having the system repaired will
result in:
• Vehicle speed being limited. Prior to
this occurring a message will appear in
the information display.
• Further vehicle operation without
replacing contaminated diesel exhaust
fluid will cause the engine to run at idle
speed. Note:
If the vehicle speed becomes limited
or the engine will only run at idle speed,
normal vehicle operation will not resume
until you have the system repaired. To
service a contaminated or inoperative
system, see an authorized dealer.
Note: You must add a minimum of
3.2 qt
(3 L) for your vehicle to exit the run at idle
speed mode.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Guidelines
• Do not put diesel exhaust fluid in the
vehicle fuel tank.
• Do not overfill the diesel exhaust fluid
tank.
• Do not dilute diesel exhaust fluid with
water or any other liquid.
• Do not re-use a diesel exhaust fluid
container.
• Do not store in direct sunlight.
• Store at temperatures between
23°F
(-5°C) and 68°F (20°C).
• Do not store a diesel exhaust fluid
container in your vehicle.
• Diesel exhaust fluid is non-flammable,
non-toxic, colorless and water-soluble.
Approximate Diesel Exhaust Fluid
Usage
The chart below illustrates the
approximate diesel exhaust fluid usage for
the given distances traveled under various
driving conditions. Usage may vary
depending on:
• Driving style.
• Towing a trailer.
• Vehicle load.
• Engine idling time.
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1. Stop your vehicle as soon as safely
possible and shift the transmission into
park (P) or neutral (N).
2. Apply the parking brake and switch the
ignition off.
3. Fully open the fuel tank filler door until
it engages.
4. Check the fuel filler inlet and the area around it for any items or debris that
may be obstructing its movement.
5. Insert a fuel pump nozzle or the fuel filler funnel provided with your vehicle
in to the fuel tank filler pipe opening.
This action should dislodge any debris
that may be preventing the fuel filler
inlet from fully closing.
Note: If this action corrects the problem
the message may not reset immediately. If
the message remains and the service engine
soon warning lamp appears in the
information display, have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Empty reserve is the amount of fuel
remaining in the tank after the fuel gauge
indicates empty. The amount of usable
fuel in the empty reserve varies and should
not be relied upon to increase driving range. •
The usable capacity of the fuel tank is
the amount of fuel that you can add to
the fuel tank when the fuel gauge
indicates empty, before the first fuel
filler nozzle automatic shutoff event.
• The advertised capacity is equal to the
volumetric difference between actual
fuel fill before the first fuel filler nozzle
automatic shutoff event and the fuel
quantity when the fuel gauge indicates
empty. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 281). It is the
usable capacity minus the empty
reserve.
• Due to the empty reserve, you may be
able to add more fuel than the
advertised capacity of the fuel tank
when the fuel gauge indicates empty.
Filling the Fuel Tank
For consistent results when refueling:
• Turn the ignition off before fueling; an
inaccurate reading results if the engine
is left running.
• Use the same fill rate
(low-medium-high) each time the tank
is filled.
• Allow no more than one automatic
shut-off when refueling.
Results are most accurate when the filling
method is consistent.
Calculating Fuel Economy
Do not measure fuel economy during the
first
1,000 mi (1,600 km) of driving (this is
your engine ’s break-in period). A more
accurate measurement is obtained after
2,000 mi (3,200 km)
to 3,000 mi
(4,800 km). Also, fuel expense, frequency
of fill ups or fuel gauge readings are not
accurate ways to measure fuel economy.
1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record
the initial odometer reading.
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