2019 FORD E-450 Owners Manual

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A
A/C
See: Climate Control.......................................... 66
About This Manual...........................................5
ABS See: Brakes.............................................................. 91
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................... 91
Accessories......................................................271 Exterior Style......................................................... 271
Interior Style.......................................................... 271
Peace of Mind....................................................... 271
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................156
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure...........156
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................47
Airbag Disposal
...............................................38
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 66
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter..............159
Appendices
....................................................294
At a Glance........................................................16
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............57 Fail-Safe Cooling Warning Chime.................. 57
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 57
Key in Ignition Warning Chime......................... 57
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 57
Shift to Park Warning Chime............................ 57
Audio System.................................................214 General Information.......................................... 214
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC..............................................................216
Accessing CD or MP3 Mode............................ 217
Accessing the Auxiliary Media Sources.............................................................. 216
Accessing the Folders........................................ 217
Accessing the Menu........................................... 217
Accessing the Phone Features....................... 217
Adjusting the Volume........................................ 217
Changing Radio Stations................................. 218
Ejecting the CD.................................................... 218
Fast Forwarding the Media............................. 218
Inserting a CD....................................................... 218Muting the Audio................................................
218
Playing or Pausing Media................................ 218
Rewinding the Media......................................... 218
Scanning the Audio........................................... 218
Selecting a Frequency Band.......................... 218
Setting the Memory Presets........................... 218
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off...........218
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........218
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 219
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM.......215 Accessing the Clock Settings......................... 215
Accessing the Sound Settings....................... 216
Adjusting the Volume........................................ 216
Changing Radio Stations................................. 216
Selecting the Audio Modes............................. 216
Setting the Memory Presets........................... 216
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........216
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 216
Automatic Transmission.............................87 Brake-Shift Interlock.......................................... 88
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................... 89
Putting your vehicle in or out of gear:...........87
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................149
Automatic Transmission Fluid Filter............152
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid.................................................................... 149
Auxiliary Power Points..................................72 110 Volt AC Power Point..................................... 72
12 Volt DC Power Point....................................... 72
Locations.................................................................. 72
Auxiliary Switches
........................................272
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 153
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............141
Booster Seats
..................................................22
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 23
Brake Fluid Check.........................................152
Brakes..................................................................91 General Information............................................. 91
Breaking-In.......................................................116
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Bulb Specification Chart............................212
C
Capacities and Specifications -
6.2L................................................................203
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 207
Specifications..................................................... 204
Capacities and Specifications - 6.8L................................................................207
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................. 212
Specifications..................................................... 209
Capacities and Specifications................198
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 160
Catalytic Converter.......................................84
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)..................... 85
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing..................................................... 85
Changing a Bulb............................................157 Lamp Assembly Condensation..................... 157
Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Reverse Lamp Bulbs (Cut-Away Only)............................... 158
Replacing Front Parking Lamp and Direction Indicator Bulbs............................................... 158
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs............................ 157
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs......................... 158
Changing a Fuse...........................................139 Fuses....................................................................... 139
Changing a Road Wheel............................192 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 193
Tire Change Procedure..................................... 194
Changing the 12V Battery..........................153 Dual Batteries...................................................... 155
Reconnecting the Battery............................... 154
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................159
Changing the Wiper Blades......................155
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................155
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..................................................31
Child Restraint Positioning.........................25
Child Safety
........................................................17
General Information............................................. 17
Cleaning Leather Seats
..............................164 Cleaning Products
.......................................160
Materials................................................................ 160
Cleaning the Engine.....................................162
Cleaning the Exterior
..................................160
Cleaning the Headlamps.................................. 161
Exterior Chrome Parts....................................... 161
Exterior Plastic Parts.......................................... 161
Stripes or Graphics.............................................. 161
Underbody............................................................. 161
Under Hood........................................................... 161
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................163
Cleaning the Interior
....................................163
Mirrors..................................................................... 163
Cleaning the Wheels
...................................165
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
............................................................162
Climate Control..............................................66
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 144
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........37
Cruise Control
..................................................47
Principle of Operation........................................ 96
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................. 96
Customer Assistance
..................................124
D
Data Recording
..................................................7
911 Assist Privacy Notice...................................... 11
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment Data........................................................................\
9
Event Data................................................................. 9
Service Data............................................................. 8
Services That Third Parties Provide...............10
Services That We Provide.................................. 10
Vehicles With a Modem..................................... 10
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 10
Daytime Running Lamps............................50
Digital Radio...................................................219 HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 220
Direction Indicators.......................................50
Doors and Locks
.............................................42
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................33 Children and Airbags........................................... 37
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........33
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Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment........................................................ 37
Driving Aids......................................................98
Driving Hints....................................................116
Driving Through Water
.................................117
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 50
E
Economical Driving
.......................................116
Electromagnetic Compatibility..............294
Emission Law...................................................83 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance...........84
Tampering With a Noise Control System................................................................ 83
End User License Agreement.................296 SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA).............................................................. 296
Engine Block Heater......................................76 Using the Engine Block Heater........................ 76
Engine Coolant Check................................144 Adding Coolant.................................................... 145
Coolant Change................................................... 147
Engine Coolant Temperature Management................................................... 148
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................. 147
Recycled Coolant............................................... 146
Severe Climates................................................... 147
Engine Emission Control
.............................83
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 45
Engine Oil Check...........................................143 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 143
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................143
Engine Specifications - 6.2L
....................198
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 198
Engine Specifications - 6.8L....................198 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 199
Environment
......................................................15
Essential Towing Checks..........................108 Before Towing a Trailer...................................... 113
Hitches................................................................... 109
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC).......................................... 114
Safety Chains........................................................ 110
Trailer Brakes......................................................... 110Trailer Lamps.........................................................
113
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 109
When Towing a Trailer....................................... 113
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording............................................... 7
Exterior Mirrors
.................................................51
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 51
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 51
Telescoping Mirrors ............................................. 52
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................28 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 29
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................28
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 192
Floor Mats
.........................................................117
Ford Credit..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Ford Protect
...................................................274
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)........................................... 275
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................... 274
Fuel and Refueling..........................................77
Fuel Consumption..........................................81 Advertised Capacity............................................. 81
Fuel Economy......................................................... 81
Fuel Quality - E85...........................................77 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles................................................................ 77
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline.........78
Fuel Quality - Gasoline
.................................79
Choosing the Right Fuel..................................... 79
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................120
Fuses..................................................................131
Fuse Specification Chart.............................131
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel........136
Power Distribution Box...................................... 131
G
Gauges...............................................................53 Battery Voltage Gauge....................................... 54
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............54
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 53
Information Display............................................. 54
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Gearbox
See: Transmission................................................ 87
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................39
General Maintenance Information........276 Multi-point Inspection...................................... 278
Owner Checks and Services........................... 277
Protecting Your Investment........................... 276
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 276
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 276
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada...........................................................127
Getting the Services You Need
................124
Away From Home............................................... 124
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................... 92
Hazard Flashers
............................................120
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 156
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp........................... 157
Headrest See: Head Restraints.......................................... 69
Head Restraints
..............................................69
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 66
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate............................................................67
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................... 67
General Hints......................................................... 67
Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................. 67
Quickly Heating the Interior.............................. 67
Recommended Settings for Cooling.............67
Recommended Settings for Heating............67
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures.................................................... 67
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...............................................................91
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............141 I
Ignition Switch
.................................................74
In California (U.S. Only)..............................125
Information Displays.....................................58 General Information............................................ 58
Information Messages
.................................63
Brake System......................................................... 63
Fuel........................................................................\
.... 63
Maintenance.......................................................... 64
Tire........................................................................\
..... 64
Traction Control.................................................... 64
Trailer........................................................................\
65
Transmission .......................................................... 65
Installing Child Restraints
............................18
Child Seats............................................................... 18
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 19
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster.........................................53
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
.....................50
Instrument Panel............................................16
Interior Mirror....................................................52
Automatic Dimming Mirror............................... 52
Manual Dimming Mirror..................................... 52
Introduction........................................................5
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................121 Connecting the Jumper Cables...................... 121
Jump Starting....................................................... 122
Preparing Your Vehicle....................................... 121
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 122
K
Keys and Remote Controls.........................39
L
Lighting Control..............................................49 Flashing the Headlamp High Beam..............50
Headlamp High Beam........................................ 49
Lighting..............................................................49 General Information............................................ 49
Limited Slip Differential
..............................90
Load Carrying..................................................99
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Load Limit.........................................................99
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 103
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................... 99
Locking and Unlocking
.................................42
Autolock Feature.................................................. 43
Autounlock Feature............................................. 43
Enabling or Disabling Autolock and Autounlock......................................................... 43
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 43
Power Door Locks................................................ 42
Remote Control..................................................... 42
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 192
M
Maintenance
....................................................141
General Information........................................... 141
Manual Climate Control..............................66 Heater Only System............................................ 66
Manual Climate Control.................................... 66
Manual Seats
...................................................70
Manual Lumbar .................................................... 70
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................... 70
Recline Adjustment............................................. 70
Media Hub
......................................................224
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 58
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................. 51
Mobile Communications Equipment......14
Motorcraft Parts - 6.2L...............................199
Motorcraft Parts - 6.8L
.............................200
N
Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........279
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................144 Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System............................................................... 144Oil Check
See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 143
Opening and Closing the Hood................141
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.......................................................129
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........129
P
Parking Aids.....................................................94
Parking Brake...................................................92
Passive Anti-Theft System
.........................45
SecuriLock®........................................................... 45
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 45
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 42
Power Seats.......................................................71 Recline Adjustment.............................................. 71
Power Steering Fluid Check......................152
Power Windows...............................................51 Accessory Delay..................................................... 51
One-Touch Down.................................................. 51
Protecting the Environment........................15
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 192
R
Rear Axle...........................................................90
Rear Passenger Climate Controls
...........68
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 68
Switching the Rear Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
. 68
Rear View Camera.........................................94 Using the Rear View Camera System..........94
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera..................................... 94
Recommended Towing Weights
............105
Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle............................... 108
Reduced Engine Performance
..................116
Refueling...........................................................80 Fuel Filler Cap......................................................... 81
Remote Control
..............................................39
Car Finder................................................................. 41
Changing the Remote Control Battery........40
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Reprogramming the Remote Control..........40
Sounding the Panic Alarm.................................
41
Removing a Headlamp...............................157
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............165
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..............................................................41
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...............................................................129
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................129
Roadside Assistance....................................119 Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 120
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance..................................... 119
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance..................................... 119
Roadside Emergencies................................119
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................... 116
Running Out of Fuel......................................79 Filling a Portable Fuel Container................... 80
S
Safety Precautions
.........................................77
Satellite Radio................................................221
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................. 222
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............222
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.................. 222
Troubleshooting................................................. 223
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........283
Scheduled Maintenance
...........................276
Seatbelt Extension.........................................31
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.....................30
Seatbelts............................................................27 Principle of Operation......................................... 27
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................30
Conditions of operation..................................... 30
Seats...................................................................69 Security..............................................................45
Sitting in the Correct Position...................69
Snow Chains
See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 187
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 192
Special Notices................................................12 Fleet Telematics Modem.................................... 13
FordPass Connect................................................. 13
New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles........................................ 13
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................ 13
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Using your Vehicle as an Ambulance.............13
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................281
Exceptions............................................................ 283
Speed Control See: Cruise Control.............................................. 96
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................. 74
Starting a Gasoline Engine..........................74 Failure to Start....................................................... 75
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................. 75
Important Ventilating Information.................75
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving.................................................................. 75
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary........................................................... 75
Starting and Stopping the Engine
............74
General Information............................................ 74
Steering.............................................................98
Steering Wheel
................................................47
Sun Visors.........................................................52
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 52
Supplementary Restraints System
.........32
Principle of Operation......................................... 32
Symbols Glossary.............................................5
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................243
911 Assist............................................................... 243
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI) (If Equipped, United
States Only).................................................... 247
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, United States Only).................................................... 245
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SYNC™ AppLink
™.....................................250
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 250
SYNC™............................................................225 General Information.......................................... 225
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................262
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............198
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................126
Tire Care
...........................................................169
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................... 171
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 169
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................. 172
Temperature A B C............................................. 170
Traction AA A B C................................................ 170
Treadwear.............................................................. 170
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........188 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................ 189
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....................................... 189
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 168
Towing a Trailer.............................................104 Load Placement................................................. 104
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......115 Emergency Towing.............................................. 115
Recreational Towing........................................... 115
Towing..............................................................104
Traction Control
..............................................93
Principle of Operation........................................ 93
Transmission Code Designation............202
Transmission....................................................87
Transporting the Vehicle............................123
U
Under Hood Overview................................142
USB Port
..........................................................224
Using Cruise Control.....................................96
Canceling the Set Speed................................... 97
Changing the Set Speed................................... 96
Resuming the Set Speed................................... 97Setting the Cruise Speed..................................
96
Switching Cruise Control Off........................... 97
Switching Cruise Control On........................... 96
Using Snow Chains
......................................187
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player.............................................................252
Accessing Your Play Menu.............................. 257
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port........................................................... 252
Media Menu Features....................................... 255
Media Voice Commands................................. 254
System Settings................................................. 259
What's Playing?................................................. 253
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone
............230
Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 234
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 239
Making a Call....................................................... 233
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................. 231
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time ........................................................................\
..... 230
Phone Options during an Active Call.........233
Phone Voice Commands................................. 231
Receiving Calls.................................................... 233
System Settings................................................. 240
Text Messaging................................................... 237
Using Traction Control.................................93 Switching the System Off ................................ 93
System Indicator Lights and Messages............................................................ 93
Using Voice Recognition............................227 Initiating a Voice Session................................. 227
System Interaction and Feedback..............228
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)..........................127
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................160
General Information.......................................... 160
Vehicle Certification Label
.......................202
Vehicle Identification Number.................201
Vehicle Storage
.............................................165
Battery.................................................................... 166
Body........................................................................\
. 165
Brakes..................................................................... 166
Cooling system.................................................... 166
Engine..................................................................... 166
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