2018 FORD E SERIES service schedule

SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in anyof the following conditions, you need toperform extra maintenance as indicated.If you operate your vehicle occasionallyunder any of these conditions, it is notnecessary to perform the extramaintenance. For specificrecommendations, see your dealershipservice advisor or technician.
Perform the services shown in thefollowing tables when specified or within3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the messageappearing in the information displayprompting you to change your oil.
•Example 1: The message comes on at28,751 mi (46,270 km). Perform the30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatictransmission fluid replacement.
•Example 2: The message has notcome on, but the odometer reads30,000 mi (48,000 km) (for example,the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor wasreset at 25,000 mi (40,000 km)).Perform the engine air filterreplacement.
Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the informationdisplay and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect U-joints.Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Replace rear axle fluid. See axle maintenance items underExceptions.Every 22,500 mi(36,000 km)
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 60,000 mi(96,000 km)
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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 informationdisplay and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace engine air filter.Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Replace rear axle fluid. See axle maintenance items underExceptions.Every 22,500 mi(36,000 km)
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 60,000 mi(96,000 km)
Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions (Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads)
Replace engine air filter.Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormalnoise, wear, looseness or drag.Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires1, inspect tires for wear and measure treaddepth.
Change engine oil and filter.2Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)or six monthsPerform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
1Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified;rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted.2Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change. See OilChange Indicator Reset (page 142).
Exclusive Use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles Only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank with regularunleaded fuel.Every oil change
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Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the NormalSchedule:
Axle(s) and transfer case (Four-wheeldrive vehicles) fluid changes or levelchecks are not required unless a leak issuspected or the assembly has beensubmerged in water. Contact an authorizeddealer for service.
California fuel filter replacement: If youregister your vehicle in California, theCalifornia Air Resources Board hasdetermined that the failure to perform thismaintenance item does not nullify theemission warranty or limit recall liabilitybefore the completion of your vehicle'suseful life. Ford Motor Company, however,urges you to have all recommendedmaintenance services performed at thespecified intervals and to record all vehicleservice.
Hot climate oil change intervals:Vehicles operating in the Middle East,North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa orlocations with similar climates using anAmerican Petroleum Institute (API)Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certificationmark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normaloil change interval is 5,000 mi (8,000 km).
If the available API SM or SN oils are notavailable, then the oil change interval is3,000 mi (4,800 km).
Engine air filter replacement: The life ofthe engine air filter is dependent onexposure to dusty and dirty conditions.Vehicles operated in these conditionsrequire frequent inspection andreplacement of the engine air filter.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
RECORD
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Repair Order #:Distance:
Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature:
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Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........273
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Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................142Resetting the Oil Life MonitoringSystem...............................................................142Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check........................................141Opening and Closing the Hood...............139Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature.......................................................126Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual...........127
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Parking Aids.....................................................93Parking Brake....................................................91Passive Anti-Theft System.........................43SecuriLock®...........................................................43PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................43Perchlorate..........................................................9Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking.............................40Power Seats.....................................................69Recline Adjustment.............................................70Power Steering Fluid Check.....................150Power Windows.............................................49Accessory Delay...................................................49One-Touch Down.................................................49Protecting the Environment........................13PunctureSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................189
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Rear Axle...........................................................89Rear Passenger Climate Controls............66Rear View Camera.........................................93Using the Rear View Camera System..........93Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera.....................................93Recommended Towing Weights............103Calculating the Maximum Loaded TrailerWeight for Your Vehicle...............................106
Reduced Engine Performance..................114Refueling............................................................79Fuel Filler Cap........................................................79Remote Control...............................................37Car Finder................................................................39Changing the Remote Control Battery........38Reprogramming the Remote Control...........38Sounding the Panic Alarm................................39Removing a Headlamp...............................154Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............163Replacement PartsRecommendation........................................10Collision Repairs....................................................10Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs.................................................................10Warranty on Replacement Parts....................10Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................39Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)...............................................................127Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)...............................................................127Roadside Assistance....................................117Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting RoadsideAssistance.........................................................118Vehicles Sold in Canada: RoadsideAssistance Program Coverage..................118Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using RoadsideAssistance.........................................................118Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance......................................117Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance......................................117Roadside Emergencies................................117Running-InSee: Breaking-In...................................................114Running Out of Fuel......................................78Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................79
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Safety Precautions........................................76Satellite Radio...............................................216Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number(ESN)..................................................................217Satellite Radio Reception Factors................216SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service...................216Troubleshooting...................................................217
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Scheduled Maintenance Record............277Scheduled Maintenance...........................270Seatbelt Extension........................................29Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................27Seatbelts...........................................................25Principle of Operation.........................................25Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime..............................................................28Conditions of operation.....................................28Seats...................................................................68Security..............................................................43Sitting in the Correct Position...................68Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains..................................185Spare WheelSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................189Special Notices................................................10New Vehicle Limited Warranty........................10Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks andUtility Type Vehicles.........................................11On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector.............................................................11Special Instructions.............................................10Using your Vehicle as an Ambulance..............11Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................275Exceptions.............................................................277Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control..............................................95Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch.............................................73Starting a Gasoline Engine..........................73Failure to Start.......................................................74Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes..................74Important Ventilating Information.................74Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving..................................................................74Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary...........................................................74Starting and Stopping the Engine............73General Information............................................73Steering.............................................................96Steering Wheel...............................................45Sun Visors.........................................................50Illuminated Vanity Mirror...................................50Supplementary Restraints System.........30Principle of Operation........................................30Symbols Glossary.............................................5
SYNC™ Applications and Services.......237911 Assist................................................................237SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions &Information (TDI) (If Equipped, UnitedStates Only).....................................................241Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, UnitedStates Only)....................................................239SYNC™ AppLink™......................................245SYNC Mobile Apps............................................245SYNC™.............................................................219General Information..........................................219SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................256
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications.............194The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)........................124Tire Care...........................................................167Glossary of Tire Terminology.........................169Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading...............................................................167Information Contained on the TireSidewall.............................................................170Temperature A B C.............................................168Traction AA A B C...............................................168Treadwear.............................................................168Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........186Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System........................................187Understanding Your Tire PressureMonitoring System .......................................187TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................166Towing a Trailer.............................................102Load Placement.................................................102Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......113Emergency Towing..............................................113Recreational Towing...........................................113Towing..............................................................102Traction Control..............................................92Principle of Operation........................................92Trailer Sway Control....................................103Transmission Code Designation.............198Transmission...................................................86Transporting the Vehicle.............................121
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