2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT service schedule

Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
* This is an optional feature. Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter.*
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine
Oil Check (page 200).
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Window Lock..........................................................
74
Protecting the Environment........................15
R
Rear Parking Aid...........................................140
Rear Passenger Climate Controls..........100
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................112
Rear Seats.......................................................107 Type 1....................................................................... 107
Type 2..................................................................... 109
Rear Under Floor Storage
..........................153
Adjustable Load Floor....................................... 153
Passenger Compartment Floor..................... 153
Rear View Camera
........................................142
Switching the Rear View Camera Off.........144
Switching the Rear View Camera On..........142
Using the Display................................................ 142
Vehicles With Parking Aid............................... 144
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 142
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........65 Rear Window Washer......................................... 65
Rear Window Wiper............................................ 65
Recommended Towing Weights............163 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight............................................................... 164
Reduced Engine Performance.................170
Refueling..........................................................123 System Warnings................................................ 124
Remote Control
..............................................46
Car Finder................................................................ 47
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 46
Programming a New Remote Control.........46
Replacing the Battery......................................... 46
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............224
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................12
Collision Repairs.................................................... 12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 12
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................47
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...............................................................183
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................183 Roadside Assistance
...................................173
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance......................................................... 174
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage.................. 174
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance......................................................... 174
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance..................................... 173
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance..................................... 173
Roadside Emergencies
...............................173
Roof Racks and Load Carriers.................155
Maximum Load Weights.................................. 156
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 170
Running Out of Fuel
......................................121
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 122
Filling a Portable Fuel Container................... 122
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................43
Safety Precautions........................................119
Satellite Radio...............................................273 Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................. 274
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............273
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................. 273
Troubleshooting.................................................. 274
Scheduled Maintenance Record
...........396
Scheduled Maintenance..........................388
Seatbelt Extension
........................................35
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................32
Seatbelt Reminder
.........................................33
Belt-Minder™........................................................ 33
Seatbelts...........................................................29 Principle of Operation........................................ 29
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime...............................................................32
Conditions of operation..................................... 33
Seats
.................................................................103
Security..............................................................58
Settings...........................................................359 911 Assist............................................................... 364
Ambient Lighting............................................... 369
Bluetooth............................................................... 361
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Clock........................................................................\
361
Display................................................................... 370
General.................................................................. 368
Media Player....................................................... 360
Mobile Apps......................................................... 367
Navigation............................................................ 365
Phone...................................................................... 361
Radio...................................................................... 364
Sound..................................................................... 359
Valet Mode............................................................. 371
Vehicle................................................................... 369
Voice Control........................................................ 371
Wi-Fi....................................................................... 369
Side Airbags.....................................................42
Sitting in the Correct Position..................103
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 243
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................ 13
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................394
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 145
Stability Control............................................138
Principle of Operation....................................... 138
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................ 116
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................117 Cold or Hot Engine............................................... 117
Engine Idle Speed after Starting.................... 117
Flooded Engine..................................................... 117
Starting and Stopping the Engine...........116 General Information........................................... 116
Steering.............................................................151 Electric Power Steering..................................... 151
Steering Wheel
...............................................60
Storage Compartments..............................115
Sun Shades.......................................................77 Bounce-Back......................................................... 78
Opening and Closing the Sun Shade............78
Sun Shade Relearning........................................ 78
Supplementary Restraints System..........37 Principle of Operation......................................... 37
Switching Off the Engine............................117 Vehicles With a Turbocharger......................... 117Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3.........................................................315
General Information.......................................... 315
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.......................371
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................293
911 Assist............................................................... 293
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 295
SYNC™.............................................................277 General Information.......................................... 277
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................306
T
Tailgate See: Manual Liftgate........................................... 56
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............255
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................180
Tire Care
..........................................................228
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 230
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 228
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................. 231
Temperature A B C............................................ 229
Traction AA A B C............................................... 229
Treadwear............................................................. 229
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
...........244
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 245
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Reset Procedure......................................................... 247
Understanding the Tire Pressure Monitoring System ............................................................. 245
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 227
Towing a Trailer.............................................162 Load Placement.................................................. 162
Towing Points
.................................................167
Recovery Hook..................................................... 167
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................169
Emergency Towing............................................ 169
Recreational Vehicle Towing.......................... 169
Towing..............................................................162
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