2018 FORD E-450 tow

Exceeding these limits may allow water to
enter vehicle components:
•
Causing internal damage to the
components.
• Affecting driveability, emissions and
reliability.
Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime
the rear axle has been submerged in water.
Water may have contaminated the rear
axle lubricant, which is not normally
checked or changed unless a leak is
suspected or other axle repair is required.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
Emergency Towing WARNING
If your vehicle has a steering wheel
lock make sure the ignition is in the
accessory or on position when being
towed. You can flat-tow (all wheels on the
ground, regardless of the powertrain or
transmission configuration) your disabled
vehicle (without access to wheel dollies
or vehicle transport trailer) under the
following conditions:
•
Your vehicle is facing forward so you
tow it in a forward direction.
• You shift into Neutral (N). If you cannot
shift into Neutral (N), you may need to
override the transmission. See
Transmission (page 86).
• Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
• Maximum distance is
50 mi (80 km). Recreational Towing
Note:
Put your climate control system in
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering the vehicle. See
Climate Control
(page 64).
Follow these guidelines if you have a need
for recreational (RV) towing. An example
of recreational towing would be towing
your vehicle behind a motorhome. These
guidelines are to make sure you do not
damage the transmission during towing.
Do not tow your vehicle with any wheels
on the ground, as vehicle or transmission
damage may occur. It is recommended to
tow your vehicle with all four wheels off
the ground, for example when using a
vehicle transport trailer. Otherwise, you
cannot tow your vehicle.
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BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 mi (480 km). During
this time, your vehicle may exhibit some
unusual driving characteristics.
Avoid driving too fast during the first
1,000 mi (1,600 km)
. Vary your speed
frequently and change up through the
gears early. Do not labor the engine.
Do not tow during the first
1,000 mi
(1,600 km).
REDUCED ENGINE
PERFORMANCE WARNING
If you continue to drive your vehicle
when the engine is overheating, the
engine could stop without warning.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in the loss of control of your vehicle. If the engine coolant temperature gauge
needle moves to the upper limit position,
the engine is overheating. See
Gauges
(page 51).
You must only drive your vehicle for a short
distance if the engine overheats. The
distance you can travel depends on
ambient temperature, vehicle load and
terrain. The engine continues to operate
with limited power for a short period of
time.
If the engine temperature continues to rise,
the fuel supply to the engine reduces. The
air conditioning switches off and the engine
cooling fan operates continually.
1. Gradually reduce your speed and stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.
2. Immediately switch the engine off to prevent severe engine damage. 3. Wait for the engine to cool down.
4. Check the coolant level. See
Engine
Coolant Check (page 142).
5. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
Fuel economy is affected by several things
such as how you drive, the conditions you
drive under and how you maintain your
vehicle.
There are some things to keep in mind that
may improve your fuel economy:
• Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,
moderate fashion.
• Drive at steady speeds.
• Anticipate stops; slowing down may
eliminate the need to stop.
• Combine errands and minimize
stop-and-go driving (When running
errands, go to the furthest destination
first and then work your way back
home).
• Close the windows for high-speed
driving.
• Drive at reasonable speeds.
• Keep the tires properly inflated and use
only the recommended size.
• Use the recommended engine oil.
• Perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance.
There are also some things you may want
to avoid doing because they reduce your
fuel economy:
• Avoid sudden or hard accelerations.
• Avoid revving the engine before turning
off the car.
• Avoid long idle periods.
• Do not warm up your vehicle on cold
mornings.
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Vehicles Sold in the United States:
Getting Roadside Assistance
To fully assist you should you have a
vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company
offers a complimentary roadside
assistance program. This program is
separate from the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
The service is available:
•
24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• For the coverage period listed on the
Roadside Assistance Card included in
your Owner's Manual portfolio.
Roadside Assistance covers:
• A flat tire change with a good spare
(except vehicles supplied with a tire
inflation kit).
• Battery jump start.
• Lock-out assistance (key replacement
cost is the customer's responsibility).
• Fuel delivery — independent service
contractors, if not prohibited by state,
local or municipal law, shall deliver up
to 2 gal (8 L) of gasoline or 5 gal (20 L)
of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle.
Roadside Assistance limits fuel delivery
service to two no-charge occurrences
within a 12-month period.
• Winch out — available within 100 ft
(30 m) of a paved or county
maintained road, no recoveries. •
Towing — independent service
contractors, if not prohibited by state,
local or municipal law, shall tow Ford
eligible vehicles to an authorized dealer
within
35 mi (56 km) of the
disablement location or to the nearest
authorized dealer. If a member
requests a tow to an authorized dealer
that is more than
35 mi (56 km) from
the disablement location, the member
shall be responsible for any mileage
costs in excess of
35 mi (56 km).
• Roadside Assistance includes up to
$200 for a towed trailer if the disabled
eligible vehicle requires service at the
nearest authorized dealer. If the towing
vehicle is operational but the trailer is
not, then the trailer does not qualify for
any roadside services.
Vehicles Sold in the United States:
Using Roadside Assistance
Complete the roadside assistance
identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. This card is in
the owner's information portfolio in the
glove compartment.
United States vehicle customers who
require Roadside Assistance, call
1-800-241-3673.
If you need to arrange roadside assistance
for yourself, Ford Motor Company
reimburses a reasonable amount for
towing to the nearest dealership within
35 mi (56 km)
. To obtain reimbursement
information, United States vehicle
customers call 1-800-241-3673.
Customers need to submit their original
receipts.
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2. Remove the jumper cable on the
negative (-) terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.
3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.
4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled
vehicle battery.
5. Allow the engine to idle for at least one
minute.
TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE If you need to have your vehicle towed,
contact a professional towing service or,
if you are a member of a roadside
assistance program, your roadside
assistance service provider. We recommend the use of a wheel lift and
dollies or flatbed equipment to tow your
vehicle. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford
Motor Company has not approved a
slingbelt towing procedure. Vehicle
damage may occur if towed incorrectly, or
by any other means.
Ford Motor Company produces a towing
manual for all authorized tow truck
operators. Have your tow truck operator
refer to this manual for proper hook-up
and towing procedures for your vehicle.
It is acceptable to have your front-wheel
drive vehicle towed from the front if using
proper wheel lift equipment to raise the
front wheels off the ground. When towing
in this manner, the rear wheels can remain
on the ground.
Front-wheel drive vehicles must have the
front wheels placed on a tow dolly when
towing your vehicle from the rear using
wheel lift equipment. This prevents
damage to the transmission.
Towing an all-wheel or four-wheel drive
vehicle requires that all wheels be off the
ground, such as using a wheel lift and
dollies or flatbed equipment. This prevents
damage to the transmission, all-wheel or
four-wheel drive system and vehicle.
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FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART
Power Distribution Box
WARNINGS
Always disconnect the battery before
servicing high current fuses.
To reduce risk of electrical shock,
always replace the cover to the
power distribution box before
reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid
reservoirs. Note:
If your vehicle is equipped with dual
batteries, disconnecting the primary
under-hood battery does not remove power
from all circuits.
The power distribution box is in the engine
compartment. It has high-current fuses
that protect your vehicle's main electrical
systems from overloads.
If the battery has been disconnected and
reconnected, you will need to reset some
features. See Changing the 12V Battery
(page 151). Protected Components
Fuse Rating
Fuse or Relay
Number
Powertrain control module relay.
—
1
Starter solenoid relay.
—
2
Wiper relay.
—
3
Trailer tow battery charge relay.
—
4
Fuel pump relay.
—
5
Trailer tow park lamp relay.
—
6
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Protected Components
Fuse Rating
Fuse or Relay
Number
Auxiliary switch #4 relay.
—
7
Auxiliary switch #3 relay.
—
8
Modified vehicle and stripped chassis run/
start relay.
—
9
Cooling fan relay (6.2L engine).
—
10
Cooling fan (6.2L engine).
50A 1
11
Modified vehicle and stripped chassis run/
start.
40A 2
12
Starter solenoid relay.
30A 2
13
Run/start relay.
40A 2
14
Modified vehicle and stripped chassis
battery.
40A 2
15
Auxiliary air conditioning blower.
50A 2
16
Trailer tow battery charge.
50A 2
17
Trailer tow park feed.
Electric trailer brake.
30A 2
18
Trailer brake controller.
Auxiliary switch #1.
30A 2
19
Auxiliary switch #2.
30A 2
20
Fuel pump (6.2L).
20A 2
21
Not used.
—
22
Air conditioning clutch relay.
—
23
Horn relay (stripped chassis).
—
24
Run/start relay.
—
25
Not used.
—
26
Not used.
—
27
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Protected Components
Fuse Rating
Fuse or Relay
Number
Back-up lamp.
20A 3
28
Air conditioning clutch.
10A 3
29
Brake on/off switch.
10A 3
30
Cluster battery (stripped chassis).
10A 3
31
Blower motor.
50A 2
32
Anti-lock brake system pump.
40A 2
33
Stripped chassis horn.
20A 2
34
Powertrain control module relay.
40A 2
35
Ignition switch (stripped chassis).
20A 2
36
Trailer tow left-hand side stop lamp and
direction indicator lamp relay.
—
37
Trailer tow right-hand side stop lamp and
direction indicator lamp relay.
—
38
Back-up lamp relay.
—
39
Blower motor relay.
—
40
Not used.
—
41
Diagnostic connector (stripped chassis).
15A 3
42
Fuel pump (6.8L).
20A 3
43
Auxiliary switch #3.
10A 3
44
Auxiliary switch #4.
15A 3
45
Powertrain control module keep alive
memory power.
10A 3
46
Canister vent control valve.
Powertrain control module relay coil.
Anti-lock brake system relay coil.
40A 2
47
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Protected Components
Fuse Rating
Fuse or Relay
Number
Trailer tow stop lamp and direction indic-
ator lamps.
20A 2
48
Wiper motor.
30A 2
49
Not used.
—
50
Cutaway.
20A 2
51
Modified vehicle and stripped chassis run/
start relay coil.
10A 3
52
Anti-lock brake system run/start feed.
10A 3
53
Fuel pump relay coil.
10A 3
54
Not used.
—
55
Not used.
—
56
Trailer tow park lamp.
20A 3
57
Trailer tow back-up lamp.
15A 3
58
Not used.
—
59
Not used.
—
60
Not used.
—
61
Auxiliary switch #2 relay.
—
62
Trailer tow battery charge.
30A 2
63
Not used.
—
64
Power point 2 (glove box).
20A 2
65
Power point 3 (cutaway B+).
20A 2
66
Power point 1 (instrument panel).
20A 2
67
Modified vehicle.
50A 2
68
Not used.
—
69
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