2018 FORD E SERIES engine

Audible Warnings and Indicators............55
Information Displays
General Information.....................................56
Information Messages.................................61
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control.............................64
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................................65
Rear Passenger Climate Controls...........66
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position..................68
Head Restraints.............................................68
Manual Seats.................................................69
Power Seats....................................................69
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points..................................71
Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information.....................................73
Ignition Switch................................................73
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................73
Engine Block Heater.....................................75
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................76
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................76
Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................78
Running Out of Fuel.....................................78
Refueling...........................................................79
Fuel Consumption........................................80
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law..................................................82
Catalytic Converter.......................................83
Transmission
Automatic Transmission............................86
Rear Axle
Limited Slip Differential.............................89
Brakes
General Information....................................90
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes..........................................................................90
Parking Brake...................................................91
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................92
Using Traction Control................................92
Parking Aids
Rear View Camera........................................93
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................95
Using Cruise Control....................................95
Driving Aids
Steering............................................................96
Load Carrying
Load Limit........................................................97
Towing
Towing a Trailer............................................102
Trailer Sway Control...................................103
Recommended Towing Weights...........103
Essential Towing Checks..........................107
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......113
Driving Hints
Breaking-In......................................................114
Reduced Engine Performance.................114
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Economical Driving......................................114
Driving Through Water................................115
Floor Mats........................................................115
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance...................................117
Hazard Flashers............................................118
Fuel Shutoff....................................................118
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................119
Transporting the Vehicle............................121
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............122
In California (U.S. Only).............................123
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)......................124
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only).......................125
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada........................................................125
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.........................................................................126
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..........................................................................127
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..........................................................................127
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart..........................129
Changing a Fuse...........................................137
Maintenance
General Information...................................139
Opening and Closing the Hood..............139
Under Hood Overview...............................139
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................141
Engine Oil Check...........................................141
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................142
Engine Coolant Check...............................142
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.........................................................................146
Brake Fluid Check........................................149
Power Steering Fluid Check....................150
Washer Fluid Check....................................150
Changing the 12V Battery..........................151
Checking the Wiper Blades......................152
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................152
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................153
Removing a Headlamp..............................154
Changing a Bulb...........................................154
Bulb Specification Chart..........................156
Changing the Engine Air Filter................158
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................159
Cleaning Products.......................................159
Cleaning the Exterior..................................159
Waxing..............................................................161
Cleaning the Engine.....................................161
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..........................................................................161
Cleaning the Interior...................................162
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.......................162
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............163
Cleaning the Wheels..................................163
Vehicle Storage............................................164
Wheels and Tires
General Information...................................166
Tire Care..........................................................167
Using Snow Chains.....................................185
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........186
Changing a Road Wheel...........................189
Technical Specifications...........................192
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 6.2L...................194
Engine Specifications - 6.8L...................194
Motorcraft Parts - 6.2L..............................195
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Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Heated rear window
Windshield defrosting system
Interior luggage compartmentrelease
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
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Note operating instructions
Horn control
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
See Service Manual
Service engine soon
Passenger airbag activated
Passenger airbag deactivated
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
Stability control
Windshield wiping system
Windshield wash and wipe
DATA RECORDING
Service Data Recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle arecapable of collecting and storingdiagnostic information about your vehicle.This potentially includes information aboutthe performance or status of varioussystems and modules in the vehicle, suchas engine, throttle, steering or brakesystems. In order to properly diagnose andservice your vehicle, Ford Motor Company(Ford of Canada in Canada), and serviceand repair facilities may access or shareamong them vehicle diagnosticinformation received through a directconnection to your vehicle whendiagnosing or servicing your vehicle.Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Fordof Canada, in Canada) may, wherepermitted by law, use vehicle diagnosticinformation for vehicle improvement orwith other information we may have aboutyou, (for example, your contactinformation), to offer you products orservices that may interest you. Data maybe provided to our service providers suchas part suppliers that may help diagnosemalfunctions, and who are similarlyobligated to protect data. We retain this
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or where required by law enforcement,other government authorities or otherthird parties acting with lawfulauthority. Other parties may seek toaccess the information independentlyof Ford Motor Company and Ford ofCanada.
Note:Including to the extent that anylaw pertaining to Event Data Recordersapplies to SYNC or its features, pleasenote the following: Once 911 Assist (ifequipped) is enabled (set ON), 911 Assistmay, through any paired and connectedcell phone, disclose to emergencyservices that the vehicle has been in acrash involving the deployment of anairbag or, in certain vehicles, theactivation of the fuel pump shut-off.Certain versions or updates to 911 Assistmay also be capable of being used toelectronically or verbally provide to 911operators the vehicle location (such aslatitude and longitude), and/or otherdetails about the vehicle or crash orpersonal information about theoccupants to assist 911 operators toprovide the most appropriate emergencyservices. If you do not want to disclosethis information, do not activate the 911Assist feature. See SYNC™ (page 219).
Additionally, when you connect toTraffic, Directions and Information (ifequipped, U.S. only), the service usesGPS technology and advanced vehiclesensors to collect the vehicle’s currentlocation, travel direction, and speed(“vehicle travel information”), only tohelp provide you with the directions,traffic reports, or business searchesthat you request. If you do not wantFord or its vendors to receive thisinformation, do not activate theservice. For more information, seeTraffic, Directions and Information,Terms and Conditions. See SYNC™(page 219).
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNINGS
Some constituents of engineexhaust, certain vehicle components,certain fluids contained in vehiclesand certain products of component wearcontain or emit chemicals known to theState of California to cause cancer andbirth defects or other reproductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals and relatedaccessories contain lead and leadcompounds, chemicals known to theState of California to cause cancer andreproductive harm. Batteries also containother chemicals known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer. Wash yourhands after handling.
PERCHLORATE
Certain components in your vehicle suchas airbag modules, seatbelt pretensionersand remote control batteries may containperchlorate material. Special handlingmay apply for service or vehicle end of lifedisposal.
For more information visit:
Web Address
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard-ouswaste/perchlorate
FORD CREDIT
US Only
Ford Credit offers a full range of financingand lease plans to help you acquire yourvehicle. If you have financed or leased yourvehicle through Ford Credit, thank you foryour business.
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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM (If Equipped)
Note:The system is not compatible withnon-Ford aftermarket remote start systems.Use of these systems may result in vehiclestarting problems and a loss of securityprotection.
Note:Metallic objects, electronic devicesor a second coded key on the same keychain may cause vehicle starting problemsif they are too close to the key when startingthe engine. Prevent these objects fromtouching the coded key while starting theengine. Switch the ignition off, move allobjects on the key chain away from thecoded key and restart the engine if aproblem occurs.
Note:Do not leave a duplicate coded keyin the vehicle. Always take your keys andlock all doors when leaving the vehicle.
SecuriLock®
The system is an engine immobilizationsystem. It is designed to help prevent theengine from being started unless acorrectly coded key for your vehicle is used.Using an incorrectly coded key mayprevent the engine from starting. Amessage may appear in the informationdisplay.
If you are unable to start the engine with acorrectly coded key, a malfunction hashappened and a message may appear inthe information display.
Automatic Arming
The engine immobilization system armsimmediately after you switch the ignitionoff.
Automatic Disarming
Switching the ignition on with a correctlycoded key disarms the engineimmobilization system.
Replacement Keys
The integrated keyhead transmitterfunctions as a programmed ignition keythat operates all the locks and starts yourvehicle, as well as a remote control.
If your keys are lost or stolen and you donot have a spare correctly coded key, youwill need to have your vehicle towed to anauthorized dealer. You need to erase thecoded keys from your vehicle and programnew coded keys.
Store an extra correctly coded key awayfrom the vehicle in a safe place to helpprevent any inconveniences. See anauthorized dealer to purchase additionalspare or replacement keys.
Note:Your vehicle comes with twointegrated keyhead transmitters.
Programming a Spare IntegratedKeyhead Transmitter
You can program your own integratedkeyhead transmitter or standardSecuriLock coded keys to your vehicle. Thisprocedure will program both the engineimmobilizer keycode and the remote entryportion of the remote control to yourvehicle
Only use integrated keyhead transmittersor standard SecuriLock keys.
You must have two previouslyprogrammed correctly coded keys and thenew unprogrammed key readily accessible.See an authorized dealer to have the sparekey programmed if two previouslyprogrammed correctly coded keys are notavailable.
Read and understand the entire procedurebefore you begin.
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1.Insert the first previously programmedcorrectly coded key into the ignition.
2.Switch the ignition from off to on. Keepthe ignition on for at least threeseconds, but no more than 10 seconds.
3.Switch the ignition off and remove thefirst correctly coded key from theignition.
4. After three seconds but within 10seconds of switching the ignition off,insert the second previously correctlycoded key into the ignition.
5.Switch the ignition from off to on. Keepthe ignition on for at least threeseconds, but no more than 10 seconds.
6.Switch the ignition off and remove thesecond previously programmedcorrectly coded key from the ignition.
7. After three seconds but within 10seconds of switching the ignition offand removing the previouslyprogrammed correctly coded key,insert the new unprogrammed key intothe ignition.
8.Switch the ignition from off to on. Keepthe ignition on for at least six seconds.
9. Remove the newly programmedcorrectly coded key from the ignition.
If the key has been successfullyprogrammed it will start the engine andoperate the remote entry system (if thenew key is an integrated keyheadtransmitter).
If the key was not successfullyprogrammed, wait 10 seconds and repeatSteps 1 through 8. If you are stillunsuccessful, take your vehicle to anauthorized dealer.
Note:You can program a maximum of eightcoded keys to your vehicle. All eight can beintegrated keyhead transmitters.
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GAUGES
Tachometer.A
Fuel gauge.B
Engine coolant temperaturegauge.C
Speedometer.D
Battery voltage gauge.E
Information display. SeeGeneral Information (page56).
F
Engine oil pressure gauge.G
Fuel Gauge
Note:The fuel gauge may vary slightlywhen your vehicle is moving or on a slope.
Switch the ignition on. The fuel gaugeindicates approximately how much fuelyou have left in the fuel tank. The arrowadjacent to the fuel pump symbolindicates on which side of your vehicle thefuel filler door is located.
The needle should move toward F whenyou refuel your vehicle. If the needle pointsto E after adding fuel, have an authorizeddealer check the system soon.
After refueling, some variability in theposition of the needle is normal:
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