Wi-Fi Issues
Possible solution
Possible cause
Issue
Verify password.
Password error.
Failed connection.
Check for a poor Wi-Fi
signal.
Weak signal.
Use a unique name for your
SSID, don’t use the default
name unless it contains a
unique identifier, such as
part of the MAC address.
Multiple Access points
within range with the same
SSID.
Position the vehicle close to
the hotspot with the front of
the vehicle facing the
hotspot direction and
remove obstacles if
possible. Other Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth, microwave and
cordless phones may cause
interference.
Weak signal probably due
to distance from the
hotspot, obstruction or high
interference.
Disconnecting after
successful connection.
If the vehicle is equipped
with heated windshield, try
positioning the vehicle so
that the windshield is not
facing the hotspot. If you
have metallic window tinting
There may be an obstruction
between SYNC 3 and the
hotspot.
Poor signal seen by SYNC 3
despite being near a
hotspot.
but not on the windshield,
position the vehicle to face
the hotspot. If all windows
are tinted, you can open the
windows in the direction of
the hotspot if that is feas-
ible.
Try to remove other
obstructions that may
impact signal quality such
as opening the garage door.
Please set the network to
visible and try again.
The hotspot was defined as
a hidden network.
A hotspot is not listed in the
list of available networks.
417
2020 Transit Connect (CHC) Canada/United States of America, CG3739en enUSA, Edition date: 201903, First-Printing SYNC™ 3
Multi-Point Inspection
Suspension components for leaks ordamage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and properpressure2
Fluid levels 1
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
2 If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration
Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you
should change the engine oil based on how
your vehicle is used. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning
your vehicle and reduces environmental
waste at the same time. This means you do not have to remember
to change the oil on a mileage-based
schedule. Your vehicle lets you know when
an oil change is due by displaying a
message in the information display.
The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of
use.
When to expect the message prompting you to change your oil
Vehicle use and example
Interval
Normal
7500-10000 miles
(12000-16000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
431
2020 Transit Connect (CHC) Canada/United States of America, CG3739en enUSA, Edition date: 201903, First-Printing Scheduled Maintenance
Engine.....................................................................
351
Fuel Tank............................................................... 353
Grease.................................................................... 354
Locks...................................................................... 354
Washer Reservoir............................................... 353
Capacities and Specifications - 2.5L.................................................................355
Air Conditioning System................................. 355
Automatic Transmission................................. 359
Brake System...................................................... 358
Engine.................................................................... 356
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 358
Grease................................................................... 360
Locks...................................................................... 359
Washer Reservoir............................................... 358
Capacities and Specifications................337
Cargo Nets.....................................................230
Installing the Net............................................... 230
Removing the Net.............................................. 232
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 297
Catalytic Converter
......................................166
On-Board Diagnostics System..................... 166
Changing a Bulb..........................................288 Central High Mounted Brake Lamp............292
Front Fog Lamps................................................. 291
Headlamp............................................................ 289
Interior Lamps..................................................... 292
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 292
Rear Lamps........................................................... 291
Side Direction Indicator.................................. 290
Changing a Fuse
..........................................269
Fuse Types........................................................... 269
General Information......................................... 269
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box...........269
Changing a Road Wheel...........................330 Changing a Road Wheel...................................331
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 330
Stowing the Flat or Spare Tire...................... 334
Changing the 12V Battery
.........................284
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel, 1.5L
EcoBlue........................................................293
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.5L
................................................................294
Changing the Front Wiper Blades.........285 Changing the Rear Wiper Blades -
Vehicles With: Manual Liftgate...........286
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades - Vehicles With: Rear Cargo Doors........287
Changing the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password - Vehicles With: SYNC
3......................................................................366
Changing the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password - Vehicles Without: SYNC
3......................................................................366
Checking MyKey System Status...............63
Checking the Wiper Blades
.....................285
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..................................................41
Child Restraint Positioning.........................32
Child Safety
.......................................................21
General Information............................................. 21
Child Safety Locks..........................................33 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 34
Right-Hand Side................................................... 34
Cigar Lighter
...................................................136
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................301
Cleaning Products
.......................................296
Cleaning the Exterior..................................297 Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 297
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 298
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 298
Stripes or Graphics........................................... 298
Underbody........................................................... 298
Under Hood......................................................... 298
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................301
Cleaning the Interior...................................299 Fabric, Carpets, Cloth Seats, Headliners
and Floor Mats............................................... 299
Instrument Cluster Screens, LCD Screens and Radio Screens...................................... 300
Leather Interior.................................................. 300
Mirrors................................................................... 300
Rear Windows.................................................... 300
Seatbelts.............................................................. 299
Storage Compartments, Cup Holders and Ashtrays............................................................ 301
Suede Micro Fiber Fabric............................... 300
Cleaning the Wheels..................................302
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................299
491
2020 Transit Connect (CHC) Canada/United States of America, CG3739en enUSA, Edition date: 201903, First-Printing Index
Ford Protect...................................................426
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)........................................... 427
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 426
Front Fog Lamps............................................86 Front Fog Lamp Indicator................................. 86
Switching the Front Fog Lamps On or Off........................................................................\
. 86
Front Parking Aid..........................................189 Front Parking Aid Information
Messages........................................................... 191
Object Distance Indicator............................... 190
Front Passenger Sensing System............45
Front Wiper Blades See: Changing the Front Wiper Blades......285
Fuel and Refueling.......................................154
Fuel Consumption
........................................163
Advertised Capacity.......................................... 163
Fuel Economy...................................................... 163
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................159
Fuel Quality - Diesel....................................154 Biodiesel................................................................ 156
Diesel Fuel Additives ......................................... 157
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not Required ..........155
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Required (United
States/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin
Islands And Other Locales) ...................... 154
Fuel Quality - E85........................................158 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................. 158
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................ 159
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................157 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 157
Fuel Shutoff....................................................251 Ignition Switch..................................................... 251
Keyless Starting................................................... 251
Fuse Box Locations
.....................................263
Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 263
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............263
Fuses................................................................263
Fuse Specification Chart..........................264 Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 264Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............267
G
Gauges...............................................................93 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............94
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 93
Information Display............................................. 93
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................... 176
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................54
General Maintenance Information.......428 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 430
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 429
Protecting Your Investment........................... 428
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 428
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 428
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................259
Getting the Services You Need...............256 Away From Home.............................................. 256
Global Opening
..............................................90
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 182
Hazard Flashers
.............................................251
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 287
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................84
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 120
Head Restraints
............................................120
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 121
Heated Exterior Mirrors
................................119
Heated Rear Window...................................118
Heated Seats..................................................135
Heated Windshield.......................................118
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 114
Hill Start Assist..............................................182 Switching the System On and Off...............183
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 183
494
2020 Transit Connect (CHC) Canada/United States of America, CG3739en enUSA, Edition date: 201903, First-Printing Index
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
- Vehicles With: Automatic
Temperature Control.................................116
Defogging or Clearing the Windshield of Thin Ice................................................................ 117
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................. 117
General Hints........................................................ 116
Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................. 117
Recommended Settings for Cooling............117
Recommended Settings for Heating............117
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature
Control.............................................................117
Defogging or Clearing the Windshield of Thin Ice............................................................... 118
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................. 118
General Hints......................................................... 117
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 118
Quickly Heating the Interior.............................. 117
Recommended Settings for Cooling............118
Recommended Settings for Heating............117
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................182
Home Screen................................................384
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........270
Horn.....................................................................78
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................139
Starting the Engine............................................ 140
Switching the Ignition Off............................... 139
Switching the Ignition On................................ 140
Switching the Ignition to Accessory Mode................................................................... 139
In California (U.S. Only).............................257
Information Displays
....................................98
General Information........................................... 98
Information Messages
...............................100
Active Park Assist.............................................. 100
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 101
Alarm........................................................................\
101
Automatic High Beam Control...................... 102
Auto-Start-Stop................................................. 102Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic
Alert Systems.................................................. 103
Brake System....................................................... 103
Doors and Locks................................................. 104
Driver Alert............................................................ 104
Engine..................................................................... 104
Fuel System.......................................................... 105
Headlamps........................................................... 105
Hill Start Assist.................................................... 105
Lane Keeping System....................................... 105
Maintenance........................................................ 106
MyKey...................................................................... 107
Parking Aid............................................................ 107
Parking Brake....................................................... 108
Pre-Collision Assist........................................... 108
Rear Window Lock............................................. 108
Remote Control.................................................. 108
Selective Catalytic Reductant System.............................................................. 109
Stability Control.................................................... 111
Starting System..................................................... 111
Steering System.................................................... 111
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................... 112
Transmission......................................................... 112
Wireless Accessory Charging.......................... 113
Installing Child Restraints...........................23 Child Restraints..................................................... 23
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 23
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)............................................ 25
Using Tether Straps............................................. 27
Instrument Cluster
.........................................93
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................83
Instrument Panel - LHD................................19
Instrument Panel - RHD...............................18
Interior Lamps
.................................................88
Courtesy Lamp..................................................... 88
Reading Lamps..................................................... 88
Interior Mirror - Vehicles With: Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror..................91
Interior Mirror - Vehicles Without: Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror..................91
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................252 Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 252
495
2020 Transit Connect (CHC) Canada/United States of America, CG3739en enUSA, Edition date: 201903, First-Printing Index
Message Center
See: Information Displays................................. 98
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors............................... 89
Mobile Communications Equipment.......15
Motorcraft Parts - 1.5L EcoBlue.............340
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel................................341
Motorcraft Parts - 2.5L..............................342
MyKey Settings
...............................................59
Configurable Settings......................................... 59
Non-Configurable Settings.............................. 59
MyKey – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: Push Button Start...........................64
What is an admin key?...................................... 64
Why can I not clear the MyKeys?................... 64
Why can I not create a MyKey?...................... 64
Why can I not program a MyKey?.................. 64
Why can I not start the engine with a MyKey?................................................................ 65
Why does the MyKey distance not accumulate?..................................................... 65
MyKey – Troubleshooting - Vehicles Without: Push Button Start....................64
What is an admin key?...................................... 64
Why can I not clear the MyKeys?................... 64
Why can I not create a MyKey?...................... 64
Why can I not program a MyKey?.................. 64
Why does the MyKey distance not accumulate?..................................................... 64
MyKey ™
.............................................................59
Principle of Operation........................................ 59
N
Navigation......................................................393 Changing the Format of the Map................395
Live Traffic............................................................ 397
Michelin Travel Guide....................................... 397
Navigation Map Updates................................ 397
Route Guidance................................................. 395
Setting a Destination....................................... 394
Zoom...................................................................... 395
Network Connectivity................................362 Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network............................................................ 362
Network Connectivity – Troubleshooting........................................363 Normal Scheduled Maintenance
...........431
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™......................... 431
Maintenance Intervals..................................... 432
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................277 Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System............................................................... 277
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 276
Opening and Closing the Hood..............270 Closing the Hood................................................. 271
Opening the Hood............................................. 270
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.......................................................261
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........261
Overhead Console
.......................................138
Rear Door Storage Compartment................138
P
Parking Aids....................................................187 Principle of Operation....................................... 187
Parking Brake
.................................................182
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................74
Programming a Passive Key............................. 75
Programming a Remote Flip Key.................... 74
SecuriLock®........................................................... 74
Passive Key Backup Position.....................58
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 74
Perchlorate........................................................13
Personalized Settings
................................100
Measure Units..................................................... 100
Switching Chimes Off...................................... 100
Personal Safety System ™
..........................42
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 42
Phone...............................................................392 Android Auto....................................................... 393
Apple CarPlay..................................................... 393
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 392
Text Messaging................................................... 392
Using Your Cell Phone..................................... 392
497
2020 Transit Connect (CHC) Canada/United States of America, CG3739en enUSA, Edition date: 201903, First-Printing Index
Playing Media From a USB Device -
Vehicles Without: SYNC 3......................375
Selecting the USB Device............................... 376
Supported Audio File Formats...................... 375
Post-Crash Alert System..........................254
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 66
Power Seats
....................................................124
Power Windows - Vehicles With: One-Touch Open Driver Window.........90
One-Touch Open................................................. 90
Power Windows - Vehicles With: Rear Power Windows .........................................89
Bounce-Back......................................................... 89
One-Touch Close................................................. 89
One-Touch Open................................................. 89
Rear Window Lock.............................................. 90
Pre-Collision Assist
.....................................223
Distance Alert...................................................... 225
Distance Indication........................................... 225
Pre-Collision Assist Information Messages.......................................................... 227
Pre-Collision Assist System Sensors.........226
Pre-Collision Assist Warning Lamp.............227
Programming a MyKey..................................61
Protecting the Environment........................17
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 330
Push Button Ignition Switch....................140 Failure to Start - Vehicles with Manual
Transmission................................................... 140
Fast Restart........................................................... 142
Key Outside Vehicle Audible Warning.........142
Starting System Information Messages.......................................................... 142
Starting The Engine - Vehicles with Automatic Transmission............................ 140
Starting The Engine - Vehicles with Manual Transmission................................................... 140
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving - Vehicles with Automatic
Transmission.................................................... 141
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving - Vehicles with Manual
Transmission.................................................... 141
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary - Vehicles with Automatic
Transmission.................................................... 141Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is
Stationary - Vehicles with Manual
Transmission.................................................... 141
Switching the Ignition On to Accessory Mode.................................................................. 140
Vehicles with a Diesel Engine........................ 140
R
Rear Parking Aid
............................................187
Object Distance Indicator............................... 188
Rear Parking Aid Information Messages.......................................................... 189
Rear Passenger Climate Controls...........118 Adjusting the Blower Motor Speed...............118
Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents........118
Directing Air to the Overhead Air
Vents................................................................... 118
Directing Air to the Overhead Air Vents and the Footwell Air Vents.................................. 118
Switching the Rear Passenger Climate Controls On and Off...................................... 118
Rear Seats - Long Wheelbase, Vehicles With: 60/40 Split Second Row
Seating...........................................................132
Second Row Seats............................................. 132
Third Row Seats.................................................. 133
Rear Seats - Long Wheelbase, Vehicles With: Second Row Dual Captain
Chairs..............................................................125
Second Row Seats............................................. 125
Third Row Seats................................................... 127
Rear Seats - Short Wheelbase................128 Second Row Seats............................................. 128
Third Row Seats.................................................. 130
Rear Under Floor Storage
.........................229
Adjustable Load Floor...................................... 229
Passenger Compartment Floor.................... 229
Rear View Camera
......................................200
Switching the Rear View Camera Off........202
Switching the Rear View Camera On..........201
Using the Display................................................ 201
Vehicles With Parking Aid............................... 202
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................. 200
Rear Window Wiper and Washers............81 Rear Window Washer.......................................... 81
Rear Window Wiper............................................. 81
498
2020 Transit Connect (CHC) Canada/United States of America, CG3739en enUSA, Edition date: 201903, First-Printing Index
Stability Control and Traction Control Off
Warning Lamp.................................................. 96
Washer Fluid Check....................................283
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 297
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 79
Waxing.............................................................298
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 330
Wheels and Tires.........................................305 General Information......................................... 305
Wi-Fi Hotspot...............................................365
Windows and Mirrors...................................89
Windshield Washers
......................................81
Windshield Wipers.........................................79 Intermittent Wipe................................................. 79
Winter Tires See: Using Winter Tires.................................... 325
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 285
Wipers and Washers
.....................................79
Wireless Accessory Charging....................137
Wrecker Towing See: Transporting the Vehicle....................... 244
503
2020 Transit Connect (CHC) Canada/United States of America, CG3739en enUSA, Edition date: 201903, First-Printing Index