2018 FORD TRANSIT engine oil

Other maintenance items
1
Change rear axle fluid.
Replace accessory drive belt(s).
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the last
engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 Replace early if indicated by per Water In Fuel warning lamp. See Warning Lamps and
Indicators (page 95).
3 Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers), then every three
years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).
4 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily
in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the oil
change required message appearing in the
information display.
•
Example 1
: The message appears at
28,750 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The message does not
appear, but the odometer reads
30,000 mi (48,000 km) (for example,
the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was
reset at
25,000 mi (40,000 km)).
Perform the engine air filter
replacement. Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Scheduled
Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 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 information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Scheduled
Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km) Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
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
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change. Off-road operation
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints. Lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change engine oil and filter. *
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change.
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Exclusive use of E85 (Flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular
unleaded fuel.
Every oil change interval
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
Axle and Transfer Case Maintenance
Axle(s) and transfer case (Four-wheel
drive vehicles) fluid changes or level
checks are not required unless a leak is
suspected or the assembly has been
submerged in water. Contact an authorized
dealer for service.
California fuel filter replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however,
urges you to have all recommended
maintenance services performed at the
specified intervals and to record all vehicle
service. Hot climate oil change intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or
locations with similar climates using an
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certification
mark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normal
oil change interval is 5,000 mi (8,000 km).
If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is
3,000 mi (4,800 km)
.
Engine air filter replacement
The life of the engine air filter is dependent
on exposure to dusty and dirty conditions.
Vehicles operated in these conditions
require frequent inspection and
replacement of the engine air filter.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
RECORD
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Automatic Transmission.............................151
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................. 154
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 153
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow.................................................................. 154
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission................................................... 152
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission.............................. 151
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................240
Autowipers.......................................................83
Auxiliary Power Points................................122
12 Volt DC Power Point...................................... 122
AC Power Point.................................................... 122
Locations................................................................ 122
Auxiliary Switches
.......................................455
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 244
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........229
Booster Seats..................................................33 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 34
Bottle Holder
..................................................125
Brake Fluid Check.........................................241
Brakes
...............................................................156
General Information.......................................... 156
Breaking-In.......................................................191
Bulb Specification Chart...........................253
C
Capacities and Specifications - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel..................................313
Capacities.............................................................. 313
Specifications...................................................... 314
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................316
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 320
Capacities.............................................................. 317
Specifications...................................................... 318Capacities and Specifications -
3.7L
..................................................................321
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates........................................................... 324
Capacities.............................................................. 321
Specifications...................................................... 322
Capacities and Specifications
...............305
Cargo Lamps...................................................88
Switching the Cargo Lamps Off..................... 88
Switching the Cargo Lamps On..................... 88
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 261
Catalytic Converter - 3.5L/3.7L................142 On-Board Diagnostics System...................... 142
Changing a Bulb...........................................249 Central High Mounted Brake Lamp............252
Front Clearance Lamp...................................... 251
Headlamp............................................................. 249
Interior Lamp....................................................... 252
License Plate Lamp........................................... 252
Reading Lamps................................................... 253
Rear Lamps........................................................... 251
Side Direction Indicator.................................... 251
Sun Visor Mirror Lamp..................................... 253
Changing a Fuse...........................................227 Fuses....................................................................... 227
Changing a Road Wheel...........................292 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 293
Front Jacking Points......................................... 298
Installing a Road Wheel.................................. 302
Locking Lug Nuts............................................... 294
Rear Jacking Points........................................... 299
Removing a Road Wheel................................. 301
Removing a Wheel Trim.................................. 299
Stowing the Wheel and Vehicle Jack.........303
Vehicle Jack......................................................... 296
Vehicles With a Spare Wheel....................... 294
Changing the 12V Battery.........................244 Removing the Battery...................................... 244
Replacing the Battery...................................... 246
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel.................................255
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................256
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L..................................................................257
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Changing the Engine Oil and Oil
Filter...............................................................235
Engine Lubrication for Severe Service
Operation
......................................................... 235
Changing the Front Wiper Blades.........246
Checking MyKey System Status..............66
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................246
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................44
Child Restraint Positioning.........................35
Child Safety
........................................................17
General Information............................................. 17
Child Safety Locks..........................................37 Left-Hand Side..................................................... 38
Right-Hand Side................................................... 38
Cigar Lighter
....................................................123
Cleaning Products......................................260
Cleaning the Engine....................................262
Cleaning the Exterior...................................261 Body Paintwork Preservation........................ 262
Cleaning the Chrome Trim.............................. 261
Cleaning the Headlamps................................. 261
Cleaning the Rear Window............................. 261
Sliding Door Tracks........................................... 262
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................265
Cleaning the Interior...................................263 Fabric, Carpets, Cloth Seats, Headliners
and Floor Mats............................................... 263
Instrument Cluster Screens, LCD Screens and Radio Screens....................................... 264
Leather Interior................................................... 264
Rear Windows..................................................... 264
Seatbelts.............................................................. 264
Storage Compartments, Cup Holders and Ashtrays........................................................... 264
Suede Micro Fiber Fabric................................ 264
Cleaning the Wheels
..................................266
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................263
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................66
Climate Control
............................................109
Cold Weather Precautions.........................191
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 236
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........55 Creating a MyKey
...........................................65
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings.............................................................. 66
Cruise Control
...................................................81
Principle of Operation...................................... 168
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 168
Cup Holders
....................................................125
Customer Assistance..................................201
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording.......................................... 10
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps
.............................87
Diesel Particulate Filter - 3.2L Diesel..............................................................145
Diesel Particulate Filter Automatic Regeneration................................................... 146
Diesel Particulate Filter Manual Regeneration................................................... 148
On-Board Diagnostics System...................... 146
Digital Radio..................................................342 HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 343
Direction Indicators
........................................87
Doors and Locks.............................................70
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel.................................242
Changing the Fuel Filter.................................. 242
Purging Air From the Fuel System...............243
Drive Belt Routing - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel.............................................................258
Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L Ecoboost™/ 3.7L
.................................................................258
Driver Alert......................................................169
Principle of Operation...................................... 169
Using Driver Alert................................................ 169
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................47 Children and Airbags........................................... 52
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........47
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 52
Driving Aids
.....................................................169
Driving Hints....................................................191
Driving Through Water................................192
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DRL
See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 87
E
Economical Driving.......................................191
Electromagnetic Compatibility...............477
Emergency Exit..............................................195
Emission Law..................................................141 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........142
Tampering With a Noise Control System................................................................ 141
End User License Agreement..................479 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 479
Engine Block Heater....................................129 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 130
Engine Coolant Check
...............................236
Adding Coolant................................................... 237
Coolant Change................................................. 239
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 240
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 239
Recycled Coolant............................................... 238
Severe Climates................................................. 238
Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel.....................236
Engine Cooling Fan - E85/ Gasoline.......................................................236
Engine Emission Control
.............................141
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 75
Engine Oil Check..........................................234 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 234
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel.............................................................233
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................234
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L
..........................234
Engine Specifications - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel
..............................................305
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................306
Engine Specifications - 3.7L.....................307
Entertainment..............................................402 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 403
Apps........................................................................\
.. 411
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................. 410CD........................................................................\
...
409
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 406
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)....................................................... 404
Sources................................................................. 403
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information.................................. 411
USB Ports............................................................... 411
Environment.....................................................16
Essential Towing Checks
...........................183
Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 188
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Water Craft (PWC)....................................... 189
Safety Chains....................................................... 184
Tow Hitch.............................................................. 184
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 184
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 188
Trailer Towing Connector................................. 183
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 188
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options.................................15
Exterior Mirrors.................................................91 Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 92
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 91
Power Folding Mirrors.......................................... 91
F
Fan See: Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel.................236
See: Engine Cooling Fan - E85/
Gasoline........................................................... 236
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................40 Seatbelt Locking Modes..................................... 41
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy...............40
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 292
Floor Mats
........................................................192
Ford Credit.........................................................12
US Only...................................................................... 12
Ford Protect...................................................457 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 458
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 457
Front Door Storage Compartment........125
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Lug Nuts
See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 292
M
Maintenance ..................................................229
General Information......................................... 229
Manual Climate Control............................109
Manual Seats
..................................................114
Adjusting the Armrest........................................ 116
Adjusting the Lumbar Support....................... 115
Moving the Seat Backward or Forward.............................................................. 114
Recline Adjustment............................................ 115
Media Hub......................................................348
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 99
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors.................111
See: Windows and Mirrors............................... 90
Mobile Communications Equipment......14
Motorcraft Parts - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel............................................................308
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................308
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L...............................310
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................68
MyKey ™.............................................................64
Principle of Operation........................................ 64
N
Navigation........................................................417 cityseeker.............................................................. 424
Destination Mode............................................... 419
Map Mode............................................................. 418
Navigation Map Updates................................ 425
Navigation Menu................................................ 422
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 425
SYNC AppLink.................................................... 424
Waypoints............................................................. 423
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........462 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 462
Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 462O
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................235
Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System.............................................................. 235
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 234
Opening and Closing the Hood..............229 Closing the Hood............................................... 230
Opening the Hood............................................. 229
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................206
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........206
Overhead Console
........................................125
Overhead Storage Compartments..............125
P
Parking Aid
......................................................163
Switching the Parking Aid System
Off....................................................................... 164
Parking Aids
....................................................163
Principle of Operation....................................... 163
Parking Brake - Vehicles With: Mechanical Parking Brake
......................157
Center Parking Brake......................................... 157
Parking Brake - Vehicles With: Push Down Parking Brake..................................157
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................75 SecuriLock®........................................................... 75
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 75
Perchlorate.........................................................12
Personalized Settings
.................................102
Measure Units...................................................... 102
Phone................................................................412 During a Phone Call........................................... 415
Making Calls......................................................... 414
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................... 412
Phone Menu......................................................... 413
Receiving Calls..................................................... 415
Smartphone Connectivity............................... 416
Text Messaging................................................... 416
Post-Crash Alert System
...........................198
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 70
Power Running Boards
.................................77
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USB 2......................................................................
376
Voice Commands for Audio Sources..........377
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............353
Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 358
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 361
Bluetooth Devices............................................. 362
Making Calls......................................................... 357
Pairing a Phone for the First Time...............354
Pairing Subsequent Phones.......................... 355
Phone Options during an Active Call..........357
Phone Voice Commands................................ 355
Receiving Calls.................................................... 357
System Settings................................................. 363
Text Messaging................................................... 359
Using Traction Control
...............................160
Switching the System Off............................... 160
System Indicator Lights and Messages......................................................... 160
Using a Switch..................................................... 160
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................ 160
Using Voice Recognition
............................351
Apps........................................................................\
401
Automatic Blower Motor Speed Reduction........................................................ 402
Climate Control.................................................. 398
Entertainment..................................................... 397
General.................................................................. 396
Initiating a Voice Session................................. 351
Navigation........................................................... 400
Phone..................................................................... 399
System Interaction and Feedback..............352
Voice Settings...................................................... 401
Using Winter Tires
.......................................286
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................204
V
Vehicle Care..................................................260
Vehicle Certification Label........................312
Vehicle Identification Number..................311
Vehicle Storage
............................................266
Battery.................................................................... 267
Body....................................................................... 266
Brakes..................................................................... 267
Cooling system................................................... 267Engine....................................................................
266
Fuel system.......................................................... 267
General.................................................................. 266
Miscellaneous...................................................... 267
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 267
Tires........................................................................\
. 267
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 109
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number..............311
Voice Control
....................................................81
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators
................95
Airbag Warning Lamp........................................ 95
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp
.................................................................... 95
Battery Charging Condition Warning Lamp
.................................................................... 95
Brake System Warning Lamp.......................... 95
Diesel Warning Lamps....................................... 95
Direction Indicator............................................... 96
Door Ajar................................................................. 96
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp.................................................................... 96
Engine Warning Lamps..................................... 96
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp...................... 97
Headlamp High Beam Indicator..................... 97
Lamps on Indicator.............................................. 97
Lane Departure Warning Indicator................97
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp........................ 97
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp.................. 97
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp.................................................................... 97
Message Center Indicator................................. 97
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp.............................. 97
Stability Control and Traction Control Indicator............................................................. 98
Stability Control and Traction Control Off Warning Lamp................................................. 98
Tow/Haul Warning Lamp................................. 98
Washer Fluid Check....................................242
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 261
Waxing.............................................................262
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 292
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