2018 FORD TRANSIT check engine

Refueling
.........................................................137
Fuel Consumption .......................................
139
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law .................................................
141
Catalytic Converter - 3.5L/3.7L ...............
142
Selective Catalytic Reductant System - 3.2L Diesel ..................................................
143
Diesel Particulate Filter - 3.2L Diesel ........................................................................\
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145
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ............................
151
Tow/Haul ........................................................
154
Brakes
General Information ...................................
156
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes ........................................................................\
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156
Parking Brake - Vehicles With: Mechanical Parking Brake ....................
157
Parking Brake - Vehicles With: Push Down Parking Brake ................................
157
Hill Start Assist .............................................
158
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
160
Using Traction Control ..............................
160
Stability Control
Principle of Operation .................................
161
Using Stability Control ...............................
162
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ................................
163
Parking Aid .....................................................
163
Rear View Camera ......................................
165
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
168
Using Cruise Control ..................................
168Driving Aids
Speed Limiter
...............................................
169
Driver Alert .....................................................
169
Lane Keeping System ................................
170
Steering ............................................................
172
Load Carrying
Load Retaining Fixtures .............................
174
Load Limit .......................................................
174
Towing
Towing a Trailer ............................................
180
Trailer Sway Control ....................................
181
Recommended Towing Weights ............
181
Essential Towing Checks ..........................
183
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels ......
189
Driving Hints
Breaking-In ......................................................
191
Reduced Engine Performance .................
191
Economical Driving ......................................
191
Cold Weather Precautions ........................
191
Driving Through Water ...............................
192
Floor Mats .......................................................
192
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ..................................
194
Hazard Flashers ...........................................
195
Emergency Exit .............................................
195
Fuel Shutoff ...................................................
195
Jump Starting the Vehicle ........................
196
Post-Crash Alert System ..........................
198
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
198
Towing Points ...............................................
199
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ...............
201
In California (U.S. Only) ...........................
202
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The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only) ....................203
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ......................
204
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
204
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature .......................................................................
206
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) .......................................................................
206
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) .......................................................................
206
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations ...................................
208
Fuse Specification Chart - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel ............................................
208
Fuse Specification Chart - 3.5L Ecoboost™/3.7L ......................................
217
Changing a Fuse ..........................................
227
Maintenance
General Information ..................................
229
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
229
Under Hood Overview - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel ............................................
230
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ........................................................................\
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231
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L ...................
232
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel ...........................................................
233
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ........................................................................\
234
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L .........................
234
Engine Oil Check .........................................
234
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ........................................................................\
235
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
235
Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel ....................
236
Engine Cooling Fan - E85/Gasoline .....
236
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
236
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
240 Brake Fluid Check
........................................
241
Power Steering Fluid Check .....................
241
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
242
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel ..............................
242
Fuel Filter - Gasoline .................................
244
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
244
Checking the Wiper Blades ....................
246
Changing the Front Wiper Blades ........
246
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................
247
Removing a Headlamp ............................
248
Changing a Bulb .........................................
249
Bulb Specification Chart ..........................
253
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
Drive Belt Routing - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel ..........................................................
258
Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L Ecoboost™/ 3.7L ...............................................................
258
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products .....................................
260
Cleaning the Exterior ..................................
261
Waxing ............................................................
262
Cleaning the Engine ...................................
262
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
263
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
263
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ......................
265
Repairing Minor Paint Damage .............
265
Cleaning the Wheels .................................
266
Vehicle Storage ...........................................
266
Wheels and Tires
General Information ..................................
268
Tire Care .........................................................
269
Using Winter Tires ......................................
286
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Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
Brake system
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 compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
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If the needle enters the red section, the
engine is overheating. Stop your vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so and switch the
engine off. Determine the cause once the
engine has cooled down. See Engine
Coolant Check (page 236).
Note: Do not restart the engine until the
cause of overheating has been determined
and resolved.
Tripmeter Reset and Distance to
Empty
(If Equipped)
Press the button to change between the
tripmeter and distance to empty
information. Press and hold the button to
reset the tripmeter.
Fuel Gauge
Note: The fuel gauge may vary slightly
when your vehicle is moving or on a gradient.
Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will
indicate approximately how much fuel is
in the fuel tank. The arrow adjacent to the
fuel pump symbol indicates on which side
of your vehicle the fuel filler door is located. The needle should move toward F when
you refuel your vehicle. If the needle points
to E after adding fuel, this indicates your
vehicle needs service soon.
After refueling some variability in needle
position is normal:
•
It may take a short time for the needle
to reach F after leaving the gas station.
This is normal and depends upon the
slope of pavement at the gas station.
• The fuel amount dispensed into the
tank is a little less or more than the
gauge indicated. This is normal and
depends upon the slope of pavement
at the gas station.
• If the gas station nozzle shuts off
before the tank is full, try a different
gas pump nozzle.
Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel reminder triggers when the fuel
gauge needle is at 1/16th.
Variations: Distance-to-empty
Fuel gauge position
Driving type (fuel economy
conditions)
35 miles to 80 miles (56 kmto 129 km)
1/16th
Highway driving
35 miles (56km)
1/16th
Severe duty driving (trailer
towing, extended idle)
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WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and
indicators alert you to a vehicle condition
that may become serious. Some lamps
illuminate when you start your vehicle to
make sure they work. If any lamps remain
on after starting your vehicle, refer to the
respective system warning lamp for further
information.
Note:
Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and operate the
same as a warning lamp but do not
illuminate when you start your vehicle.
Airbag Warning Lamp If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, continues
to flash or remains on when the
engine is running, this indicates a
malfunction. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
Lamp If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. Your vehicle
continues to have normal braking without
the anti-lock brake system function. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
It momentarily illuminates when you
switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp
is functional. If it does not illuminate when
you switch the ignition on, or begins to
flash at any time, have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Battery Charging Condition
Warning Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on. If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a malfunction. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Brake System Warning Lamp
WARNING: Driving extended
distances with the parking brake engaged
can cause brake failure and the risk of
personal injury. It illuminates when you engage
the parking brake and the
ignition is on.
If it illuminates when your vehicle is
moving, make sure the parking brake is
disengaged. If the parking brake is
disengaged, this indicates low brake fluid
level or a brake system fault. Have your
vehicle immediately checked.
It momentarily illuminates when you
switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp
is functional. If it does not illuminate when
you switch the ignition on, or begins to
flash at any time, have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Diesel Warning Lamps
(If Equipped)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Warning Lamp It illuminates when the diesel
exhaust fluid is low.
If it illuminates, the information display
message advises whether it is diesel
exhaust fluid level related or due to a
system malfunction. If the diesel exhaust
fluid level is sufficient, this indicates a
system malfunction. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
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Glow Plug Indicator
If it illuminates, wait until it turns
off before starting.
Water In Fuel Warning Lamp If it illuminates when the engine
is running this indicates there is
excess water in the fuel filter.
This occurs when approximately 7 fl oz
(200 ml) of water accumulates in the fuel
filter water trap. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Alternatively you may be able to drain the
fuel filter water trap.
See
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap
(page 242).
Note: If it illuminates when the engine is
running after draining the fuel filter water
trap, this indicates a fuel filter service is
required. Have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible.
Direction Indicator It illuminates when you switch a
direction indicator or the hazard
flashers on. Flashes during
operation. An increase in the rate of
flashing warns of a failed indicator bulb.
Note: An increase in the rate of flashing
could also indicate that the trailer tow
system has detected a fault that requires
service. Have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible.
Door Ajar It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on and remains on if
any door or the hood is open. Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Lamp If it illuminates when your vehicle
is moving, this indicates that the
engine is overheating. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and
switch the engine off. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Engine Warning Lamps Powertrain Warning Lamp
If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a malfunction. Drive in a
moderate fashion (avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration). Continuing
to drive your vehicle may cause reduced
power or the engine to stop. Switch the
ignition off and attempt to restart the
engine. Have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible. Malfunction Indicator Lamp
If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a malfunction. The On Board
Diagnostics system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emission control
system.
If it flashes, engine misfire may be
occurring. Increased exhaust gas
temperatures could damage the catalytic
converter or other vehicle components.
Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration) and have
your vehicle immediately serviced.
It illuminates when you switch the ignition
on prior to engine start to check the bulb
and to indicate whether your vehicle is
ready for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) testing.
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Normally, it illuminates until the engine is
cranked and automatically turns off if no
malfunctions are present. However, if after
15 seconds it flashes eight times, this
indicates that your vehicle is not ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
See Engine Emission Control (page 141).
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp
It illuminates and a chime
sounds until you fasten the
seatbelts.
Headlamp High Beam Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the headlamp high beam on.
Lamps on Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the headlamp low beam or the
side and rear lamps on.
Lane Departure Warning Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the system off.
It illuminates when the system
is not available and may indicate that the
system requires service. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp If it illuminates when you are
driving, refuel as soon as
possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp
(If Equipped) It illuminates if the tire pressure
in one or more tires is below the
correct tire pressure. If it does not illuminate when you switch
the ignition on, or flashes when the engine
is running, this indicates a malfunction.
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible. See Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (page 287).
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning
Lamp It illuminates when the washer
fluid is low.
Message Center Indicator It illuminates when a new
message is stored in the
information display.
The indicator is red or amber depending
on the severity of the condition and it
remains on until the condition is resolved.
See
Information Messages (page 103).
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp WARNING: If it illuminates when you
are driving do not continue your journey,
even if the oil level is correct. Have your
vehicle checked. If it illuminates when the engine
is running this indicates a
malfunction. Stop your vehicle
as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the
engine off.
Check the engine oil level. If the oil level is
sufficient, this indicates a system
malfunction. Have your vehicle
immediately checked.
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Stability Control and Traction
Control Indicator
Flashes during operation.
If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, or remains
on when the engine is running, this
indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Note: The system automatically turns off
if there is a malfunction.
See Stability Control (page 161). See
Traction Control (page 160).
Stability Control and Traction
Control Off Warning Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the system off.
Tow/Haul Warning Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the system on.
If it flashes when the engine is
running this indicates a malfunction and
could lead to transmission damage that
may not be covered by the vehicle
Warranty. Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Airbag Secondary Warning
Sounds when the airbag system and the
airbag warning lamp requires service.
Door Ajar
Sounds when a door is not fully closed and
your vehicle is moving. Exterior Lamps On
Sounds when you open the driver door and
the exterior lamps are on.
Transmission Selector Lever Not
in park (P)
Sounds when you open the driver door and
the transmission is not in park (P).
Key in Ignition
Sounds when the driver door is open and
the key is in the ignition.
Parking Brake On
Sounds when the parking brake is on and
your vehicle is moving. If the warning
chime remains on after you have released
the parking brake, the system has detected
a fault that requires service. Have your
vehicle immediately checked.
Seatbelt Reminder
WARNING:
Do not sit on top of a
fastened seatbelt to prevent the seatbelt
reminder from coming on. The occupant
protection system will only provide
optimum protection when you use the
seatbelt properly.
Sounds when a seatbelt is unfastened in
an occupied seat and your vehicle is
moving.
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