2021 FORD TRANSIT sensor

Note:
If your vehicle sustains damage
leaving the sensors misaligned, this may
cause inaccurate measurements or false
alerts.
Blocked sensors could affect system
accuracy. A message may appear in the
information display.
Vehicles with Adaptive Cruise Control The camera is mounted behind the interior
mirror. The radar sensor is behind the front grille
below the license plate.
Note:
Keep the sensors free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt.
Note: Do not clean the sensors with sharp
objects.
Note: If your vehicle sustains damage
leaving the sensors misaligned, this may
cause inaccurate measurements or false
alerts.
Blocked sensors could affect system
accuracy. A message may appear in the
information display.
Pre-Collision Assist Warning Lamp It illuminates if your vehicle
rapidly approaches another
vehicle, to warn you of the risk of
a crash with the vehicle in front of you.
It could illuminate red if the distance to the
vehicle ahead is small.
It illuminates amber when you switch the
system off or if the system is not available.
Pre-Collision Assist Information Messages Action
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Pre-Collision Assist Not
Available
The sensors are dirty. Clean the sensors. If the message
continues to appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Pre-Collision Assist Not
Available Sensor Blocked
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The following table lists possible causes and actions for when a blocked sensor
message may display.
Action
Cause
Clean the radiator grille in front of the radar
or remove any obstruction.
The surface of the radar in the radiator grille
is dirty or obstructed.
Wait for a short period of time. It may take
several minutes for the system to detect
that there is no obstruction.
The surface of the radar is clean but the
message remains in the display.
The system is temporarily disabled. The
system should reactivate after a short
period of time when the weather conditions
improve.
Heavy rain, spray, snow, or fog is interfering
with the radar signals.
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
The radar is misaligned.
Clean the outside of the windshield in front
of the camera.
The windshield in front of the camera is
dirty or obstructed.
Wait for a short period of time. It may take
several minutes for the camera to detect
that there is no obstruction.
The windshield in front of the camera is
clean but the message remains in the
display.
Wait for a short period of time. The
message should clear when the temper-
ature around the camera decreases.
Excessive heat around the camera.
FRONT VIEW CAMERA WARNING: The front camera
system still requires the driver to use it
in conjunction with looking out of your
vehicle. The front view camera is located in the
grille.
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Item
Not used.
-
5
Not used.
-
6
Not used.
-
7
Not used.
-
8
Heated exterior mirrors.
10 A
9
Cooling fan.
5 A
10
Not used.
-
11
Not used.
-
12
Not used.
-
13
Not used.
-
14
Not used.
-
15
Rain sensor.
5 A
16
Not used.
-
17
Relay.
20 A
18
Not used.
-
19
Not used.
-
20
Heated rear window.
20 A
21
Heated rear window.
20 A
22
Auxiliary power point.
20 A
23
Auxiliary power point.
20 A
24
Not used.
-
25
Windshield wiper motor.
25 A
26
Not used.
-
27
Modified vehicle connections.
30 A
28
Fuel fired heater.
20 A
29
Power running boards.
30 A
30
Not used.
-
31
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•
Sustained ambient temperatures of
-9°F (-23°C) or below.
• Sustained ambient temperatures of
100°F (38°C)
or above.
• Sustained towing operation above
1,000 mi (1,600 km)
.
• Sustained high-speed driving at Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (maximum
loaded weight for vehicle operation).
• Sustained use of diesel fuel other than
ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD).
OIL CHANGE INDICATOR
RESET
Only reset the system after changing the
engine oil and oil filter.
Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System
1. Switch the ignition on. Do not start the
engine.
2. Fully press the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time.
3. Keep the accelerator and brake pedals
fully pressed.
4. After 25 seconds, the oil change reminder resets.
5. Release the accelerator and brake pedals.
6. Switch the ignition off.
7. Switch the ignition on to confirm that the oil change reminder does not
display. CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR
FILTER WARNING: To reduce the risk of
vehicle damage and personal burn
injuries, do not start your engine with the
air cleaner removed and do not remove
it while the engine is running.
Note: Failure to use the correct air filter
element may result in severe engine
damage. The vehicle Warranty may be void
for any damage to the engine if the correct
air filter element is not used.
Only use the specified air filter.
See
Capacities and Specifications (page
352).
Change the air filter element at the proper
interval.
See Scheduled Maintenance
(page 446). 1. Disconnect the intake air temperature
sensor electrical connector and cable
from the air filter cover.
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2. Clean the area around the air tube to
air filter cover connection to prevent
debris from entering the system and
then loosen the bolt on the air tube
clamp so the clamp is no longer snug
to the air tube. It is not necessary to
completely remove the clamp. Pull the
air tube off from the air filter cover.
3. Release the clamps that secure the air
filter cover to the air filter housing. 4.
Carefully lift the air filter housing cover.
Remove the air filter element from the
air filter housing.
5. Install a new air filter element.
6. Replace the air filter housing cover. Engage the clamps that secure the air
filter housing cover to the air filter
housing. Be careful not to crimp the
filter element edges between the air
filter housing and cover. Make sure
that the tabs on the edge are correctly
aligned into the slots.
7. Slip the air tube onto the air filter cover
and snugly tighten the bolt on the air
tube clamp, but do not overtighten.
8. Reconnect the intake air temperature sensor electrical connector to the
outlet tube. Make sure the locking tab
on the connector is in the locked
position. ENGINE COOLING FAN 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 446).
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3.
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it. Tail and brake lamp.
A
Reversing lamp.
B
Rear clearance lamp.
C
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight
out.
High Mounted Stoplamps
This is not a serviceable item, contact an
authorized dealer if it fails. License Plate Lamp
1. Carefully release the spring clip.
2. Remove the lamp.
3.
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it. Pull the bulb straight
out.
Interior Lamp
Vehicles with Interior Sensors 1. Carefully remove the lens.
2. Remove the bulb.
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Reading Lamps
Vehicles with Interior Sensors
1. Carefully remove the lamp.
2.
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it. 3. Remove the bulb. Vehicles without Interior Sensors
1. Carefully remove the lamp.
2.
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
3. Remove the bulb.
Sun Visor Mirror Lamp 1. Carefully remove the lamp.
2. Remove the bulb.
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Body Paintwork Preservation
Frequently remove particles such as bird
droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar
spots, road salt and industrial fallout to
avoid paint surface damage.
Frequently wash the underbody of your
vehicle if salt is applied on the road.
We recommend that you wax the
paintwork once or twice a year.
Note:
Do not apply polish in strong sunlight
as this dries the polish too quickly.
Note: Do not allow polish to come in
contact with unpainted plastic surfaces as
it can be difficult to remove.
Note: Do not apply polish to the windshield
or rear window. A contaminated windshield
or contaminated wiper blades may lead to
increased wiper noise, reduced wipe quality
or reduced rain sensor performance.
Sliding Door Tracks WARNING: Do not open or close
the sliding doors when your hands are
near the tracks or rollers.
To clean the sliding door tracks, wipe the
surface using a clean, cotton cloth with a
mild soap and water solution.
Do not use a commercial or high-pressure
washer.
WAXING
Regular waxing is necessary to protect your
car's paint from the elements. We
recommend that you wash and wax the
painted surface once or twice a year.
When washing and waxing, park your
vehicle in a shaded area out of direct
sunlight. Always wash your vehicle before
applying wax. •
Use a quality wax that does not contain
abrasives.
• Follow the manufacturer ’s instructions
to apply and remove the wax.
• Apply a small amount of wax in a
back-and-forth motion, not in circles.
• Do not allow wax to come in contact
with any non-body (low-gloss black)
colored trim. The wax will discolor or
stain the parts over time.
•Roof racks.
• Bumpers.
• Grained door handles.
• Side moldings.
• Mirror housings.
• Windshield cowl area.
• Do not apply wax to glass areas.
• After waxing, your car's paint should
feel smooth, and be free of streaks and
smudges.
CLEANING THE ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they are
clean because grease and dirt buildup keep
the engine warmer than normal.
When washing:
• Take care when using a power washer
to clean the engine. The high-pressure
fluid could penetrate the sealed parts
and cause damage.
• Do not spray a hot engine with cold
water to avoid cracking the engine
block or other engine components.
• Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and
Degreaser on all parts that require
cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In
Canada, use Motorcraft Engine
Shampoo.
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