2020 FORD TRANSIT check engine light

BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 mi (480 km). During
this time, your vehicle may exhibit some
unusual driving characteristics. The engine
also needs to break in. Avoid hard
accelerations and driving too fast for the
first 1,000 mi (1,600 km). If possible, avoid
carrying heavy loads up steep grades
during the break-in period.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING:
Do not drive through
flowing or deep water as you may lose
control of your vehicle.
Note: Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water,
check the depth. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the wheel
hubs. When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so: •
Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
• Check that the horn works.
• Check that the exterior lights work.
• Turn the steering wheel to check that
the steering power assist works.
FLOOR MATS
(IF EQUIPPED) WARNING:
Use a floor mat
designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle that does not obstruct the pedal
area. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death. WARNING:
Pedals that cannot
move freely can cause loss of vehicle
control and increase the risk of serious
personal injury. WARNING:
Secure the floor mat
to both retention devices so that it
cannot slip out of position and interfere
with the pedals. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
death. WARNING: Do not place additional
floor mats or any other covering on top
of the original floor mats. This could
result in the floor mat interfering with the
operation of the pedals. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
death. WARNING:
Always make sure that
objects cannot fall into the driver foot
well while your vehicle is moving. Objects
that are loose can become trapped
under the pedals causing a loss of
vehicle control.
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ENGINE COOLING FAN -
DIESEL
WARNING: Keep your hands and
clothing clear of the engine cooling fan.
Under certain conditions, the engine
cooling fan may continue to run for several
minutes after you switch your vehicle off.
This could happen in low ambient
temperatures and independent of the
engine coolant temperature, for example
short journeys or low coolant temperature.
See
Diesel Particulate Filter (page 167).
ENGINE COOLING FAN -
GASOLINE WARNING:
Keep your hands and
clothing clear of the engine cooling fan.
Under certain conditions, the engine
cooling fan may continue to run for several
minutes after you switch your vehicle off.
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK WARNING:
Do not remove the
coolant reservoir cap when the engine is
on or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10
minutes for the cooling system to cool
down. Cover the coolant reservoir cap
with a thick cloth to prevent the
possibility of scalding and slowly remove
the cap. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury. WARNING:
Do not put coolant in
the windshield washer reservoir. If
sprayed on the windshield, coolant could
make it difficult to see through the
windshield. WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
personal injury, make sure the engine is
cool before unscrewing the coolant
pressure relief cap. The cooling system
is under pressure. Steam and hot liquid
can come out forcefully when you loosen
the cap slightly. WARNING:
Do not add coolant
further than the MAX mark.
When the engine is cold, check the
concentration and level of the coolant at
the intervals listed in the scheduled
maintenance information. See Scheduled
Maintenance
(page 462).
Note: Make sure that the coolant level is
between the
MIN and MAX marks on the
coolant reservoir.
Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. The
level may extend beyond the
MAX mark.
Maintain coolant concentration within
48% to 50%, which equates to a freeze
point between
-29°F (-34°C) and -35°F
(-37°C). Coolant concentration should be
checked using a refractometer. We do not
recommend the use of hydrometers or
coolant test strips for measuring coolant
concentration.
Adding Coolant WARNING:
Do not add engine
coolant when the engine is on or the
cooling system is hot. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury.
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Note:
There may be an identifying mark on
the lens to help you locate the center of the
bulb.
Note: To see a clearer light pattern while
adjusting one headlamp, you may want to
block the light from the other headlamp.
3. Switch on the low beam headlamps and open the hood. 4. On the wall or screen you will observe
a flat zone of high intensity light
located at the top of the beam pattern.
If the top edge of the flat zone of high
intensity light is not on the horizontal
reference line, adjust the aim of the
headlamp beam. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each
headlamp. Use a suitable tool, for
example a screwdriver or hexagonal
socket, to turn the adjuster clockwise
or counterclockwise to adjust the
vertical aim of the headlamp. The
horizontal edge of the brighter light
should touch the horizontal reference
line.
6. Close the hood and switch off the lamps.
Horizontal Aim Adjustment
The horizontal aim of the headlamp beam
on your vehicle is not adjustable.
FUEL FILTER SERVICE
INDICATOR CHECK - DIESEL If the warning lamp illuminates
when the engine is running this
indicates there is excess water
in the fuel filter.
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We engineer and test all motor vehicles
and their components for reliable, regular
driving. Under various conditions,
long-term storage may lead to degraded
engine performance or failure unless you
use specific precautions to preserve engine
components.
General
•
Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated
place.
• Protect from sunlight, if possible.
• If vehicles are stored outside, they
require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and damage.
Body
• Wash your vehicle thoroughly to
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing
and the underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle if it is
stored in exposed locations.
• Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary
when you wash your vehicle.
• Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with
a light grade oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents. Engine
•
Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
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When the oil change message appears in
the information display, it is time for an oil
change. Make sure you perform the oil
change within two weeks or 500 miles
(800 kilometers) of the message
appearing. Make sure you reset the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each oil
change. See Changing the Engine Oil
and Oil Filter (page 294).
If your information display resets
prematurely or becomes inoperative, you
should perform the oil change interval at
six months or
5,000 mi (8,000 km) from
your last oil change. Never exceed one year
or
10,000 mi (16,000 km) between oil
change intervals.
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built
with multiple, complex, performance
systems. Every manufacturer develops
these systems using different
specifications and performance features.
That is why it is important to rely upon your
dealership to correctly diagnose and repair
your vehicle.
Ford Motor Company has recommended
maintenance intervals for various parts
and component systems based upon
engineering testing. Ford Motor Company
relies upon this testing to determine the
most appropriate mileage for replacement
of oils and fluids to protect your vehicle at
the lowest overall cost to you and
recommends against maintenance
schedules that deviate from the scheduled
maintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of only
genuine Ford, Motorcraft or
Ford-authorized re-manufactured
replacement parts engineered for your
vehicle. Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the Ford
Workshop Manual list the recommended
additives and chemicals for your vehicle.
We do not recommend using chemicals or
additives not approved by us as part of
your vehicle
’s normal maintenance. Please
consult your warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle ’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a
viable way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are
flushed only with new fluid that is the same
as that required to fill and operate the
system or using a Ford-approved flushing
chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals. Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and
correct pressure.
Windshield washer fluid level.
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Brake System.......................................................
373
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank............................... 373
Engine...................................................................... 371
Fuel Tank............................................................... 372
Grease.................................................................... 374
Locks....................................................................... 373
Washer Reservoir................................................ 372
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec..........................................................374
Air Conditioning System.................................. 374
Brake System....................................................... 378
Engine..................................................................... 375
Engine Coolant.................................................... 377
Fuel Tank................................................................ 377
Grease.................................................................... 379
Locks....................................................................... 379
Rear Axle............................................................... 379
Washer Reservoir............................................... 378
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................380
Air Conditioning System................................. 380
Brake System...................................................... 384
Engine..................................................................... 381
Engine Coolant................................................... 383
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 384
Grease.................................................................... 385
Locks...................................................................... 385
Rear Axle............................................................... 385
Washer Reservoir............................................... 384
Capacities and Specifications................362
Cargo Lamps..................................................107 Switching the Cargo Lamps Off.................... 107
Switching the Cargo Lamps On.................... 107
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 316
Catalytic Converter - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................163
On-Board Diagnostics System..................... 164
Changing a Bulb..........................................308 Front Clearance Lamp...................................... 310
Headlamp
............................................................ 309
High Mounted Stoplamps................................ 311
Interior Lamp........................................................ 312
License Plate Lamp............................................ 312
Reading Lamps.................................................... 312
Rear Lamps............................................................ 311
Side Direction Indicator..................................... 311
Sun Visor Mirror Lamp...................................... 313Changing a Fuse..........................................286
Fuses...................................................................... 286
Changing a Road Wheel...........................349 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 350
Front Jacking Points.......................................... 355
Installing a Road Wheel.................................. 358
Locking Lug Nuts................................................. 351
Rear Jacking Points........................................... 355
Removing a Road Wheel................................ 358
Removing a Wheel Trim.................................. 356
Stowing the Wheel and Vehicle Jack........360
Vehicle Jack......................................................... 354
Vehicles With a Spare Wheel......................... 351
Changing the 12V Battery
.........................303
Removing the Battery...................................... 303
Replacing the Battery...................................... 305
Changing the Engine Air Filter................296
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter...............................................................294
Engine Lubrication for Severe Service Operation......................................................... 295
Changing the Front Wiper Blades.........307
Changing the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password
.....................................................392
Checking MyKey System Status...............75
Checking the Wiper Blades......................307
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................50
Child Restraint Positioning
.........................40
Child Safety......................................................20 General Information............................................ 20
Child Safety Locks
.........................................42
Left-Hand Side...................................................... 43
Right-Hand Side................................................... 43
Cigar Lighter
...................................................140
Cleaning Products........................................315
Cleaning the Engine
.....................................317
Cleaning the Exterior...................................316
Body Paintwork Preservation......................... 317
Cleaning the Chrome Trim.............................. 316
Cleaning the Headlamps................................. 316
Cleaning the Rear Window............................. 316
Sliding Door Tracks............................................. 317
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................320
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Pre-fuse Box........................................................
285
G
Gauges................................................................111 Automatic Transmission Position
Indicators........................................................... 112
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............112
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 112
Information Display.............................................. 111
Instrument Cluster............................................... 111
Speedometer........................................................ 112
Tachometer............................................................. 111
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................... 173
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................64
General Maintenance Information.......462
Multi-point Inspection..................................... 464
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 463
Protecting Your Investment........................... 462
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 462
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 462
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................269
Getting the Services You Need..............266 Away From Home............................................. 266
H
Hazard Flashers
...........................................258
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.................... 305
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp.......................... 307
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 128
Head Restraints
.............................................128
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 129
Installing the Head Restraint ........................ 129
Removing the Head Restraint........................ 129
Heated Exterior Mirrors - Vehicles With: Heated Rear Window
...............................123
Heated Exterior Mirrors - Vehicles Without: Heated Rear Window
.............123
Heated Rear Window..................................123
Heated Seats
..................................................137 Heating
See: Climate Control........................................... 121
Hill Start Assist..............................................182 Hill Start Assist Information
Messages.......................................................... 184
Switching Hill Start Assist On or Off...........183
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 183
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................122
Defogging or Clearing the Windshield of Thin Ice............................................................... 123
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................. 122
General Hints........................................................ 122
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 122
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 122
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........122
Recommended Settings for Heating...........122
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................182
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........288
I
Ignition Switch...............................................143
In California (U.S. Only).............................267
Information Displays
....................................116
General Information........................................... 116
Installing Child Restraints...........................22 Child Safety Restraint......................................... 22
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 22
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)............................................ 24
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 31
Instrument Cluster
.........................................111
Instrument Lighting Dimmer....................103
Interior Air Quality.........................................127
Interior Lamps
...............................................106
Courtesy Lamp Function................................. 106
Switching the Courtesy Lamps On and Off....................................................................... 106
Switching the Front Map Reading Lamps On and Off....................................................... 106
Interior Mirror
...................................................110
Introduction........................................................9
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