2020 FORD TRANSIT check oil

Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstruc-
tions. Clean if necessary.
Cooling system fluid level and coolant
strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if
necessary.
Front door check arms for correct opera-
tion.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for
correct operation. Lubricate if necessary.
Parking brake for correct operation.
Seatbelts and seat latches for wear and
function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag
and seatbelt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean
or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running
correctly, it is important to have the
systems on your vehicle checked regularly.
This can help identify potential issues and
prevent major problems. We recommend
having the following multi-point inspection
performed at every scheduled
maintenance interval to help make sure
your vehicle keeps running correctly. Multi-point inspection
Accessory drive belt(s).
Battery performance.
Engine air filter. Multi-point inspection
Exhaust system.
Exterior lamps and hazard warning
system operation.
Fluid levels *
; fill if necessary.
For oil and fluid leaks.
Horn operation.
Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses.
Suspension component for leaks or
damage.
Steering and linkage.
Tires (including spare) for wear and
correct pressure **
.
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits.
Washer spray and wiper operation.
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir,
automatic transmission, power steering (if
equipped with hydraulic power assist
steering) and window washer.
** 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.
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Exclusive use of E85 (Flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular
unleaded fuel.
Every oil change interval
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
Axle and Transfer Case Maintenance
Axle(s) and transfer case (Four-wheel
drive vehicles) fluid changes or level
checks are not required unless a leak is
suspected or the assembly has been
submerged in water. Contact an authorized
dealer for service.
California fuel filter replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however,
urges you to have all recommended
maintenance services performed at the
specified intervals and to record all vehicle
service. Hot climate oil change intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or
locations with similar climates using an
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certification
mark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normal
oil change interval is 5,000 mi (8,000 km).
If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is
3,000 mi (4,800 km)
.
Engine air filter replacement
The life of the engine air filter is dependent
on exposure to dusty and dirty conditions.
Vehicles operated in these conditions
require frequent inspection and
replacement of the engine air filter.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
RECORD
After the scheduled maintenance services
are performed, record the Repair Order #,
Distance and Engine Hours in the boxes
provided.
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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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Diesel Particulate Filter Manual
Regeneration................................................... 170
On-Board Diagnostics System..................... 168
Direction Indicators.....................................106 Direction Indicator............................................. 106
Switching the Direction Indicators On and Off....................................................................... 106
Doors and Locks..............................................77
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - Diesel.............................................................297
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap..............297
Drive Belt Routing - 2.0L EcoBlue...........313
Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™, Vehicles With: Dual
Generators....................................................314
Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™, Vehicles With: Single
Generator......................................................314
Drive Control..................................................234 Selectable Drive Modes.................................. 234
Selectable Drive Modes Information Messages......................................................... 235
Driver Alert.......................................................214
Driver Alert System Display............................. 215
Driver Alert System Messages........................ 217
Driver Alert System Warnings........................ 215
Switching Driver Alert On or Off.................... 216
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................52 Children and Airbags........................................... 57
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........52
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 57
Driving Aids
.....................................................214
Driving Hints..................................................254
Driving Through Water...............................255
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps....................... 103
E
Eco
.....................................................................227
Eco Mode............................................................... 227
Efficient Drive Mode......................................... 228
Economical Driving
.....................................254
Electromagnetic Compatibility.............480
Emergency Call Limitations.......................63
Emergency Call Requirements.................62
Emergency Exit.............................................258 Emission Law
.................................................162
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........163
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 162
End User License Agreement.................483 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 483
Engine Block Heater.....................................147 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 148
Engine Coolant Check...............................298 Adding Coolant.................................................. 298
Coolant Change................................................. 300
Engine Coolant Temperature Management................................................... 301
Fail-Safe Cooling.............................................. 300
Recycled Coolant.............................................. 300
Severe Climates................................................ 300
Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel.....................298
Engine Cooling Fan - Gasoline
...............298
Engine Emission Control............................162
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System - Vehicles
With: Passive Anti-Theft System
(PATS)................................................................ 90
Engine Oil Check
..........................................293
Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 294
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Lamp............294
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBlue........293
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec.........293
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................293
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBlue........................................................362
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................363
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................364
Entertainment..............................................
424
AM/FM Radio...................................................... 425
Apps........................................................................\
433
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 432
CD (If equipped)................................................. 431
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 428
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 426
Sources.................................................................. 425
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Maintenance.................................................288
General Information......................................... 288
Manual Climate Control..............................121 Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents.........121
Directing Air to the Instrument Panel Air
Vents.................................................................... 121
Directing Air to the Windshield Air Vents.................................................................... 121
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 121
Setting the Temperature.................................. 122
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off........................................................................\
. 121
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
. 121
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
. 121
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
. 121
Switching the Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
. 121
Manual Seats - Vehicles With: 2-Way Manual Seat................................................129
Adjusting the Armrest....................................... 130
Adjusting the Lumbar Support..................... 130
Adjusting the Seat Backrest........................... 130
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 129
Manual Seats - Vehicles With: 4-Way Manual Seat................................................130
Adjusting the Armrest....................................... 132
Adjusting the Lumbar Support...................... 132
Adjusting the Seat Backrest............................ 131
Adjusting the Seat Cushion............................. 132
Adjusting the Seat Height................................. 131
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 131
Swiveling the Seat.............................................. 132
Swivel Seat Audible Warning......................... 133
Master Access Code.....................................88 What Is the Master Access Code................... 88
Message Center See: Information Displays................................ 116
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors.............................. 108
Mobile Communications Equipment.......17
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBlue............365 Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec
.............366
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................367
MyKey Settings
.................................................71
Configurable Settings.......................................... 71
Non-Configurable Settings................................ 71
MyKey – Troubleshooting
...........................76
What is an admin key?....................................... 76
Why can I not clear the MyKeys?................... 76
Why can I not create a MyKey?....................... 76
Why can I not program a MyKey?.................. 76
Why does the MyKey distance not accumulate?..................................................... 76
MyKey ™
..............................................................71
Principle of Operation.......................................... 71
N
Navigation
......................................................435
Changing the Format of the Map................437
cityseeker..............................................................439
Michelin Travel Guide...................................... 440
Navigation Map Accuracy and Updates............................................................. 441
Route Guidance................................................. 438
Setting a Destination....................................... 436
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 440
Zoom
...................................................................... 437
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........465 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 465
Normal Maintenance Intervals.................... 465
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset - Diesel.............................................................295
Oil Change Indicator Reset - Gasoline.......................................................296
Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring System.............................................................. 296
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 293
Opening and Closing the Hood..............288 Closing the Hood............................................... 289
Opening the Hood............................................ 288
Opening the Sliding Door.............................81 Opening the Sliding Door From Inside Your
Vehicle.................................................................. 81
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