2019 FORD TRANSIT Owners Manual

January 2019
Second Printing Litho in U.S.A.
2019 TRANSIT Owner’s Manual
2019 TRANSIT Owner’s Manual
KK3J 19A321 AB
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Part Number: KK3J 19A321 AB 201812 20181207104022
California Proposition 65
WARNING: Operating, servicing and
maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway
motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals
including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize
exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the
engine except as necessary, service your vehicle
in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash
your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle.
For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle. WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash your hands after handling
.

Introduction
About This Manual
..........................................7
Symbols Glossary ............................................
7
Data Recording .................................................
9
Perchlorate .......................................................
13
Ford Credit ........................................................
13
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
....
13
Special Notices ...............................................
14
Mobile Communications Equipment ........................................................................\
....
15
Export Unique Options ................................
16
Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................
17
Child Safety
General Information ......................................
18
Installing Child Restraints ...........................
19
Booster Seats .................................................
35
Child Restraint Positioning .........................
37
Child Safety Locks ........................................
39
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation ..................................
41
Fastening the Seatbelts ..............................
42
Seatbelt Height Adjustment ....................
44
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime ............................................................
44
Seatbelt Reminder .......................................
45
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance ...............................................
46
Seatbelt Extension ........................................
47
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation .................................
48
Driver and Passenger Airbags ..................
49
Side Airbags ....................................................
55
Safety Canopy ™...........................................
56 Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
.......
57
Airbag Disposal ..............................................
58
911 Assist
About 911 Assist .............................................
59
Emergency Call Requirements ................
59
Emergency Call Limitations .....................
60
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation ..................................
61
Creating a MyKey ...........................................
62
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................
63
Checking MyKey System Status ..............
63
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems ........................................................
65
MyKey – Troubleshooting ..........................
65
Keys and Remote Controls
Principle of Operation ..................................
67
General Information on Radio Frequencies .................................................
67
Remote Control - Vehicles Without: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)
........................................................................\
..
68
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) ....................
69
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
....
71
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking ................................
72
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System .........................
77
Anti-Theft Alarm ...........................................
78
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ...................
79
Horn ....................................................................
79
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Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers
.......................................80
Autowipers ......................................................
80
Windshield Washers .....................................
81
Lighting
General Information .....................................
82
Lighting Control .............................................
82
Autolamps .......................................................
83
Instrument Lighting Dimmer ....................
84
Daytime Running Lamps ...........................
84
Direction Indicators ......................................
84
Interior Lamps ................................................
85
Cargo Lamps ..................................................
86
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows .............................................
87
Exterior Mirrors ...............................................
88
Interior Mirror ..................................................
89
Rear Quarter Windows ...............................
89
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ...............................................................
91
Warning Lamps and Indicators ................
93
Audible Warnings and Indicators ............
96
Information Displays
General Information .....................................
97
Trip Computer ..............................................
100
Personalized Settings ...............................
100
Information Messages ................................
101
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control ............................
107
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate ........................................................................\
108
Rear Passenger Climate Controls .........
109
Heated Windows and Mirrors .................
109
Remote Start .................................................
110Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position
...................
111
Head Restraints ..............................................
111
Manual Seats .................................................
112
Power Seats ....................................................
114
Rear Seats .......................................................
116
Heated Seats .................................................
119
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ...............................
120
Cigar Lighter ....................................................
121
Storage Compartments
Cup Holders ...................................................
123
Overhead Console .......................................
123
Bottle Holder .................................................
123
Front Door Storage Compartment ........
123
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ...................................
124
Ignition Switch ..............................................
124
Starting a Gasoline Engine .......................
125
Starting a Diesel Engine ............................
126
Switching Off the Engine ..........................
128
Engine Block Heater ...................................
128
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions .....................................
130
Fuel Quality - Diesel .....................................
131
Fuel Quality - Gasoline ..............................
133
Fuel Quality - E85 ........................................
134
Fuel Filler Funnel Location .......................
135
Running Out of Fuel ....................................
135
Refueling .........................................................
136
Fuel Consumption .......................................
138
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ................................................
140
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Catalytic Converter - 3.5L/3.7L
...............141
Selective Catalytic Reductant System ........................................................................\
.
142
Diesel Particulate Filter - 3.2L Diesel ........................................................................\
.
145
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ............................
151
Tow/Haul ........................................................
154
Brakes
General Information ...................................
155
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes ........................................................................\
.
155
Parking Brake - Vehicles With: Mechanical Parking Brake ...................
156
Parking Brake - Vehicles With: Push Down Parking Brake ...............................
156
Hill Start Assist .............................................
157
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ................................
159
Using Traction Control ...............................
159
Stability Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
160
Using Stability Control ...............................
161
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ................................
162
Parking Aid .....................................................
162
Rear View Camera ......................................
164
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
168
Using Cruise Control ..................................
168
Driving Aids
Speed Limiter ...............................................
169
Driver Alert .....................................................
169
Lane Keeping System ................................
170Steering
............................................................
172
Load Carrying
Load Retaining Fixtures .............................
174
Load Limit .......................................................
174
Towing
Towing a Trailer .............................................
179
Trailer Sway Control ...................................
180
Recommended Towing Weights ...........
180
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 .......................
192
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
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
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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 ............................................
209
Fuse Specification Chart - 3.5L Ecoboost™/3.7L ......................................
218
Changing a Fuse ..........................................
227
Maintenance
General Information ..................................
229
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
229
Under Hood Overview - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel ..............................................
231
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ........................................................................\
232
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L ...................
233
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel ...........................................................
234
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 .....................
236
Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel ....................
236
Engine Cooling Fan - E85/Gasoline .....
236
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
236
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
.
241
Brake Fluid Check ........................................
241
Power Steering Fluid Check .....................
241
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
242
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel ..............................
242Fuel 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 ..........................
254
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 ...............................................................
259
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 .............
266
Cleaning the Wheels .................................
266
Vehicle Storage ...........................................
266
Wheels and Tires
General Information ..................................
269
Tire Care .........................................................
270
Using Winter Tires ......................................
287
Using Snow Chains ....................................
287
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .........
288
Changing a Road Wheel ..........................
293
Technical Specifications .........................
305
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Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 3.2L Power
Stroke Diesel ............................................307
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™ .......................................................................
308
Engine Specifications - 3.7L ...................
309
Motorcraft Parts - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel ...........................................................
310
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ......
310
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L ...............................
312
Vehicle Identification Number ................
313
Vehicle Certification Label .......................
314
Transmission Code Designation ............
314
Capacities and Specifications - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel ...............................
315
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ................................................
321
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L ........................................................................\
.
327
Audio System
General Information ..................................
333
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio ...........................
334
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/CD ........................................................
336
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC ...........................................................
338
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/USB Port/Bluetooth .......................................
340
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM ......
346
Digital Radio .................................................
349
Satellite Radio ..............................................
351
Audio Input Jack ..........................................
354
USB Port ........................................................
355
Media Hub .....................................................
355
SYNC™
General Information ..................................
356
Using Voice Recognition ..........................
358
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone ..........
360SYNC™ Applications and Services
......
372
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player ........................................................................\
.
377
SYNC™ Troubleshooting ........................
386
SYNC™ 3
General Information ..................................
394
Home Screen ................................................
401
Using Voice Recognition ...........................
401
Entertainment .............................................
406
Phone ...............................................................
416
Navigation ......................................................
421
Apps ................................................................
429
Settings ..........................................................
432
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting ....................
446
Accessories
Accessories ...................................................
459
Auxiliary Switches .....................................
460
Ford Protect
Ford Protect ..................................................
462
Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance .........................
464
General Maintenance Information ......
466
Normal Scheduled Maintenance .........
469
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance .............................................
472
Scheduled Maintenance Record ..........
474
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility .............
485
End User License Agreement .................
487
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 .............................................
512
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