2018 FORD E SERIES maintenance

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A/CSee: Climate Control..........................................64About This Manual...........................................5ABSSee: Brakes.............................................................90ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes.................................................................90Accessories....................................................265Exterior Style.......................................................265Interior Style........................................................265Peace of Mind.....................................................265AccessoriesSee: Replacement PartsRecommendation............................................10Adjusting the Headlamps..........................153Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure............153Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................45Airbag Disposal...............................................36Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control..........................................64Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............158Appendices....................................................288At a Glance........................................................14Audible Warnings and Indicators.............55Fail-Safe Cooling Warning Chime..................55Headlamps On Warning Chime......................55Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................55Parking Brake On Warning Chime..................55Shift to Park Warning Chime...........................55Audio System...............................................209General Information.........................................209Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC..............................................................210Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM.......212Automatic Transmission.............................86Brake-Shift Interlock...........................................87If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow....................................................................88Putting your vehicle in or out of gear:...........86Automatic Transmission FluidCheck.............................................................146Automatic Transmission Fluid Filter...........149Checking Automatic TransmissionFluid.....................................................................147
Auxiliary Power Points...................................71110 Volt AC Power Point......................................7112 Volt DC Power Point........................................71Locations..................................................................71Auxiliary Switches.......................................266
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery.......................151Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........139Booster Seats..................................................20Types of Booster Seats.......................................21Brake Fluid Check.........................................149Brakes................................................................90General Information...........................................90Breaking-In.......................................................114Bulb Specification Chart...........................156
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California Proposition 65...............................9Capacities and Specifications -6.2L.................................................................199Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................203Specifications.....................................................200Capacities and Specifications -6.8L................................................................203Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................208Specifications.....................................................205Capacities and Specifications.................194Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................159Catalytic Converter........................................83On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).....................84Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing.....................................................84Changing a Bulb............................................154Lamp Assembly Condensation.....................154Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Reverse LampBulbs (Cut-Away Only)...............................156Replacing Front Parking Lamp and DirectionIndicator Bulbs................................................155Replacing Headlamp Bulbs............................155Replacing Side Marker Bulbs.........................156
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Changing a Fuse............................................137Fuses........................................................................137Changing a Road Wheel............................189Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation......................................................189Tire Change Procedure....................................190Changing the 12V Battery...........................151Dual Batteries.......................................................152Reconnecting the Battery.................................151Changing the Engine Air Filter.................158Changing the Wiper Blades......................152Checking the Wiper Blades.......................152Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance.................................................28Child Restraint Positioning..........................22Child Safety.......................................................15General Information.............................................15Cleaning Products........................................159Materials................................................................159Cleaning the Engine......................................161Cleaning the Exterior...................................159Cleaning the Headlamps................................160Exterior Chrome Parts......................................160Exterior Plastic Parts.........................................160Stripes or Graphics............................................160Underbody............................................................160Under Hood..........................................................160Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens..........................162Cleaning the Interior....................................162Cleaning the Wheels...................................163Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades.............................................................161Climate Control..............................................64Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check.............................142Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........36Cruise Control..................................................45Principle of Operation........................................95Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control.................................95Customer Assistance..................................122
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Data Recording..................................................7Event Data Recording...........................................8Service Data Recording.........................................7
Daytime Running Lamps............................48Digital Radio...................................................213HD Radio Reception and StationTroubleshooting.............................................214Direction Indicators.......................................48Doors and Locks.............................................40Driver and Passenger Airbags.....................31Children and Airbags...........................................35Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ...........31Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment........................................................35Driving Aids......................................................96Driving Hints....................................................114Driving Through Water.................................115DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps.........................48
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Economical Driving.......................................114Electromagnetic Compatibility..............288Emission Law...................................................82Noise Emissions Warranty, ProhibitedTampering Acts and Maintenance...........83Tampering With a Noise ControlSystem................................................................82End User License Agreement.................290SYNC End User License Agreement(EULA).............................................................290Engine Block Heater......................................75Using the Engine Block Heater........................75Engine Coolant Check.................................142Adding Coolant....................................................143Coolant Change..................................................145Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement...................................................146Fail-Safe Cooling................................................145Recycled Coolant...............................................144Severe Climates..................................................144Engine Emission Control.............................82Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................43Engine Oil Check............................................141Adding Engine Oil................................................141Engine Oil Dipstick........................................141Engine Specifications - 6.2L.....................194Drivebelt Routing................................................194
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Engine Specifications - 6.8L....................194Drivebelt Routing................................................195Environment......................................................13Essential Towing Checks...........................107Before Towing a Trailer.......................................111Hitches...................................................................108Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)..........................................112Safety Chains......................................................108Trailer Brakes.......................................................108Trailer Lamps..........................................................111Trailer Towing Connector.................................107When Towing a Trailer........................................112Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording...............................................7Exterior Mirrors................................................49Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors...............................49Power Exterior Mirrors........................................49Telescoping Mirrors ............................................50
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Fastening the Seatbelts..............................26Seatbelt Locking Modes....................................26Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................26Flat TireSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................189Floor Mats.........................................................115Ford Credit...........................................................9US Only.......................................................................9Ford Protect..................................................268Ford Protect Extended Service Plan(CANADA ONLY)..........................................269Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.Only)..................................................................268Fuel and Refueling.........................................76Fuel Consumption.........................................80Fuel Economy.......................................................80Fuel Quality - E85..........................................76Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex FuelVehicles...............................................................76Switching Between E85 and Gasoline.........77Fuel Quality - Gasoline.................................78Choosing the Right Fuel.....................................78Fuel Shutoff.....................................................118Fuses.................................................................129Fuse Specification Chart...........................129Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........134
Power Distribution Box.....................................129
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Gauges................................................................51Battery Voltage Gauge.......................................52Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............52Fuel Gauge...............................................................51Information Display.............................................52GearboxSee: Transmission...............................................86General Information on RadioFrequencies....................................................37General Maintenance Information........270Multi-point Inspection......................................272Owner Checks and Services...........................271Protecting Your Investment...........................270Why Maintain Your Vehicle?..........................270Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?.....................................................270Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada..........................................................125Getting the Services You Need................122Away From Home...............................................122
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake................................................91Hazard Flashers.............................................118Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps......................153Headlamp RemovalSee: Removing a Headlamp...........................154HeadrestSee: Head Restraints..........................................68Head Restraints..............................................68HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................64Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate............................................................65Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather..............................................................66General Hints.........................................................65Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................66Quickly Heating the Interior.............................66Recommended Settings for Cooling............66Recommended Settings for Heating...........66
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Vehicle Stationary for Extended PeriodsDuring Extreme High AmbientTemperatures...................................................66Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes.............................................................90Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........139
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Ignition Switch.................................................73In California (U.S. Only)..............................123Information Displays.....................................56General Information............................................56Information Messages..................................61Brake System..........................................................61Fuel.............................................................................61Maintenance...........................................................61Tire.............................................................................62Traction Control....................................................62Trailer........................................................................63Transmission..........................................................63Installing Child Restraints............................16Child Seats...............................................................16Using Lap and Shoulder Belts..........................17Using Tether Straps..............................................19Instrument Cluster..........................................51Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................48Instrument Panel Overview........................14Interior Mirror...................................................50Automatic Dimming Mirror..............................50Manual Dimming Mirror.....................................50Introduction........................................................5
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Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................119Connecting the Jumper Cables......................119Jump Starting.......................................................120Preparing Your Vehicle.......................................119Removing the Jumper Cables........................120
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Keys and Remote Controls.........................37
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Lighting Control...............................................47Headlamp Flasher...............................................48High Beams.............................................................47Lighting...............................................................47General Information............................................47Limited Slip Differential..............................89Load Carrying...................................................97Load Limit.........................................................97Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles..............................................................101Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer....................................................................97Locking and Unlocking................................40Autolock Feature...................................................41Autounlock Feature..............................................41Enabling or Disabling Autolock andAutounlock.........................................................41Illuminated Entry...................................................41Power Door Locks................................................40Remote Control....................................................40Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................189
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Maintenance..................................................139General Information..........................................139Manual Climate Control..............................64Heater Only System............................................64Manual Climate Control....................................65Manual Seats..................................................69Manual Lumbar ...................................................69Moving the Seat Backward andForward..............................................................69Recline Adjustment............................................69Message CenterSee: Information Displays.................................56MirrorsSee: Windows and Mirrors................................49Mobile Communications Equipment.......12Motorcraft Parts - 6.2L...............................195Motorcraft Parts - 6.8L..............................196
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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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