2021 FORD E-350 cooling

When this occurs, your vehicle still
operates, however:
•
Engine power is limited.
• The air conditioning system turns off.
Continued operation increases the engine
temperature, causing the engine to
completely shut down. Your steering and
braking effort increases in this situation.
When the engine temperature cools, you
can re-start the engine. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible to minimize
engine damage.
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated WARNING: Fail-safe mode is for
use during emergencies only. Operate
your vehicle in fail-safe mode only as
long as necessary to bring your vehicle
to rest in a safe location and seek
immediate repairs. When in fail-safe
mode, your vehicle will have limited
power, will not be able to maintain
high-speed operation, and may
completely shut down without warning,
potentially losing engine power, power
steering assist, and power brake assist,
which may increase the possibility of a
crash resulting in serious injury. 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.
Your vehicle has limited engine power
when in the fail-safe mode, drive your
vehicle with caution. Your vehicle does not
maintain high-speed operation and the
engine may operate poorly. Remember that the engine is capable of
automatically shutting down to prevent
engine damage. In this situation:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely
possible and switch the engine off.
2. If you are a member of a roadside assistance program, we recommend
that you contact your roadside
assistance service provider.
3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level. If the coolant level is at or below the minimum mark,
add prediluted coolant immediately.
5. When the engine temperature cools, you can re-start the engine. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible to
minimize engine damage.
Note: Driving your vehicle without repair
increases the chance of engine damage.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Management
(If Equipped) WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
crash and injury, be prepared that the
vehicle speed may reduce and the
vehicle may not be able to accelerate
with full power until the coolant
temperature reduces.
If you tow a trailer with your vehicle, the
engine may temporarily reach a higher
temperature during severe operating
conditions, for example ascending a long
or steep slope in high ambient
temperatures.
At this time, you may notice the coolant
temperature gauge moves toward the red
zone and a message may appear in the
information display.
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•
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.
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt 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 you disconnect the battery
cables.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.
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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 proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
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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
Note: Do not exceed the mileage or time intervals. Maintenance
Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth. 1
Every
7,500 mi
(12,000 km) Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear,
looseness or drag.
Perform a multi-point inspection.
Change the engine oil and filter.
Every
10,000 mi
(16,000 km) /12 months or 450
engine hours,
whichever
comes first
1 Rotate the front wheels on vehicles with dual rear wheels when specified. Only rotate
the rear wheels if you notice unusual wear. Maintenance
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult dealer for require-
ments.
Every
15,000 mi
(24,000 km) Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft
and the U-joints.
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Data Recording..................................................7
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 Connectivity Device.............10
Vehicles With an Emergency Call System................................................................... 11
Vehicles With SYNC.............................................. 11
Daytime Running Lamps..............................51
Digital Radio
..................................................238
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 239
Direction Indicators
........................................52
Doors and Locks.............................................42
Driver Alert.........................................................111 Using Driver Alert.................................................. 111
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................33 Children and Airbags........................................... 37
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........33
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 37
Driving Aids.......................................................111
Driving Hints....................................................137
Driving Through Water................................138
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 51
E
Economical Driving
.......................................137
Electromagnetic Compatibility...............267
Emission Law..................................................88
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance...........89
Tampering With a Noise Control System................................................................ 88
End User License Agreement.................269 SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA).............................................................. 269
Engine Block Heater
.....................................80
Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 80
Engine Coolant Check................................165 Adding Coolant................................................... 165Coolant Change...................................................
167
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 168
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................. 167
Recycled Coolant................................................ 167
Severe Climates................................................... 167
Engine Emission Control
.............................88
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 45
Engine Oil Check
...........................................163
Adding Engine Oil............................................... 163
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................163
Engine Specifications.................................219 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 219
Environment
......................................................15
Essential Towing Checks...........................130 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 134
Hitches..................................................................... 131
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 135
Safety Chains........................................................ 131
Trailer Brakes......................................................... 131
Trailer Lamps........................................................ 134
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 130
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 135
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording............................................... 7
Exterior Mirrors
................................................55
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 55
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 55
Telescoping Mirrors ............................................ 56
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................28 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 29
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................28
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 213
Floor Mats
.......................................................138
Ford Credit.........................................................12
US Only...................................................................... 12
Ford Protect
...................................................248
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 249
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 248
Fuel and Refueling
.........................................82
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Fuel Consumption.........................................86
Advertised Capacity........................................... 86
Fuel Economy....................................................... 86
Fuel Filter..........................................................173
Fuel Quality - E85..........................................82 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................... 82
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline.........83
Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................84 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................... 84
Fuel Shutoff
.....................................................141
Fuses..................................................................151
Fuse Specification Chart............................151 Engine Compartment Fuse Box..................... 151
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............156
G
Gauges................................................................57 2.3 Inch Display...................................................... 57
8 Inch Display........................................................ 58
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............59
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................... 59
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 59
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge.................................................................. 59
Gearbox See: Transmission................................................ 92
General Information on Radio Frequencies
...................................................39
General Maintenance Information.......250 Multi-point Inspection...................................... 252
Owner Checks and Services........................... 251
Protecting Your Investment........................... 250
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 250
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 250
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................148
Getting the Services You Need................145 Away From Home............................................... 145
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................... 98
Hazard Flashers
..............................................141 Headlamp Adjusting
See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 175
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp........................... 176
Headrest See: Head Restraints........................................... 73
Head Restraints...............................................73
Heating See: Climate Control........................................... 70
Hill Start Assist...............................................98 Switching the System On and Off.................99
Using Hill Start Assist......................................... 99
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.............................................................71
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................... 72
General Hints........................................................... 71
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................... 72
Quickly Heating the Interior............................... 71
Recommended Settings for Cooling.............72
Recommended Settings for Heating.............71
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures.................................................... 72
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes..............................................................97
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............161
Horn....................................................................48
I
Ignition Switch.................................................78
In California (U.S. Only).............................146
Information Display Control......................48
Information Displays
.....................................63
General Information............................................ 63
Information Messages
.................................66
AdvanceTrac and Traction Control...............66
Battery and Charging System.......................... 67
Doors and Locks................................................... 67
Engine....................................................................... 67
Fuel........................................................................\
.... 68
Maintenance.......................................................... 68
Power Steering..................................................... 69
Transmission......................................................... 69
Installing Child Restraints............................19 Child Seats............................................................... 19
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Following a Vehicle............................................
105
Hilly Condition and Trailer Tow Usage.................................................................. 107
Overriding the Set Speed................................ 107
Resuming the Set Speed................................. 107
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.............105
Setting the Gap Distance................................ 106
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off....................................................................... 108
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........................................................................\
105
Switching to Normal Cruise Control............110
System Not Available....................................... 109
Using Snow Chains.....................................207
Using Traction Control...............................100 Switching the System Off .............................. 100
System Indicator Lights and Messages......................................................... 100
Using Voice Recognition...........................244 Phone Voice Service......................................... 244
V
Vehicle Care...................................................180 General Information.......................................... 180
Vehicle Identification Number
.................221
Vehicle Storage.............................................185
Body........................................................................\
185
Brakes..................................................................... 186
Cooling system.................................................... 186
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery..............186
Engine..................................................................... 186
Fuel system.......................................................... 186
General................................................................... 185
Miscellaneous...................................................... 186
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 186
Tires........................................................................\
. 186
Ventilation See: Climate Control........................................... 70
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............221
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................60 Airbag Warning Lamp........................................ 60
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp
................................................................... 60Battery.....................................................................
60
Brake System Warning Lamp......................... 60
Cruise Control Indicator.................................... 60
Direction Indicator............................................... 60
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp..................................................................... 61
Engine Oil................................................................. 61
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp....................... 61
Headlamp High Beam Indicator...................... 61
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp......................... 61
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp................... 61
Powertrain Malfunction/Electronic Throttle Control.................................................................. 61
Service Engine Soon............................................ 61
Tow Haul Indicator............................................... 62
Traction Control Indicator................................. 62
Traction Control System Off............................ 62
Washer Fluid Check
......................................173
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 180
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 49
Waxing..............................................................182
What Is Automatic High Beam Control.............................................................53
What Is Cruise Control
...............................103
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 213
Wheels and Tires..........................................188 General Information.......................................... 188
Technical Specifications................................... 217
Windows and Mirrors....................................55
Windshield Washers.....................................49
Windshield Wipers
........................................49
Speed Dependent Wipers................................ 49
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades................... 174
Wipers and Washers.....................................49
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