2022 FORD E-450 brakes

Points to Remember
Note:
Do not attempt removal of the trailer
brake controller without consulting the
Workshop Manual. Damage to the unit may
result.
• Adjust gain setting before using the
trailer brake controller for the first time.
• Adjust gain setting, using the procedure
above, whenever road, weather and
trailer or vehicle loading conditions
change from when the gain was initially
set.
• Only use the manual control lever for
proper adjustment of the gain during
trailer setup. Misuse, such as
application during trailer sway, could
cause instability of trailer or tow
vehicle.
• Avoid towing in adverse weather
conditions. The trailer brake controller
does not provide anti-lock control of
the trailer wheels. Trailer wheels can
lock up on slippery surfaces, resulting
in reduced stability of trailer and tow
vehicle.
• The trailer brake controller is equipped
with a feature that reduces output at
vehicle speeds below 11 mph (18 km/h)
so trailer and vehicle braking is not jerky
or harsh. This feature is only available
when applying the brakes using your
vehicle's brake pedal, not the
controller.
• The controller interacts with the brake
control system and powertrain control
system of your vehicle to provide the
best performance on different road
conditions.
• Your vehicle's brake system and the
trailer brake system work
independently of each other. Changing
the gain setting on the controller does
not affect the operation of your
vehicle's brakes whether you attach a
trailer or not. •
When you switch the engine off, the
controller output is disabled and the
display and module shut down. The
controller module and display turn on
when you switch the ignition on.
• The trailer brake controller is only a
factory-installed or dealer-installed
item. Ford is not responsible for
warranty or performance of the
controller due to misuse or customer
installation.
Trailer Lamps WARNING: Never connect any
trailer lamp wiring to the vehicle's tail
lamp wiring; this may damage the
electrical system resulting in fire. Contact
your authorized dealer as soon as
possible for assistance in proper trailer
tow wiring installation. Additional
electrical equipment may be required.
Trailer lamps are required on most towed
vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake
lights, direction indicators and hazard lights
are working.
Before Towing a Trailer
Practice turning, stopping and backing up
to get the feel of your vehicle-trailer
combination before starting on a trip.
When turning, make wider turns so the
trailer wheels clear curbs and other
obstacles.
When Towing a Trailer
• Do not drive faster than
70 mph
(113 km/h) during the first 500 mi
(800 km).
• Do not make full-throttle starts.
• Check your hitch, electrical connections
and trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly
after you have traveled 50 mi (80 km).
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•
When stopped in congested or heavy
traffic during hot weather, place the
gearshift in position P to aid engine and
transmission cooling and to help A/C
performance.
• Switch off the speed control with
heavy loads or in hilly terrain. The
speed control may turn off
automatically when you are towing on
long, steep grades.
• Shift to a lower gear when driving down
a long or steep hill. Do not apply the
brakes continuously, as they may
overheat and become less effective.
• If your transmission is equipped with a
Grade Assist or Tow/Haul feature, use
this feature when towing. This provides
engine braking and helps eliminate
excessive transmission shifting for
optimum fuel economy and
transmission cooling.
• If your vehicle is equipped with
AdvanceTrac with RSC, this system
may turn on during typical cornering
maneuvers with a heavily loaded trailer.
This is normal. Turning the corner at a
slower speed while towing may reduce
this tendency.
• Allow more distance for stopping with
a trailer attached. Anticipate stops and
brake gradually.
• Avoid parking on a grade. However, if
you must park on a grade:
1. Turn the steering wheel to point your vehicle tires away from traffic flow.
2. Set your vehicle parking brake.
3. Place the automatic transmission in position P.
4. Place wheel chocks in front and back of the trailer wheels. (Chocks not
included with vehicle.) Your vehicle may be equipped with a
temporary or conventional spare tire. A
"temporary" spare tire is different in size
(diameter or width), tread-type
(All-Season or All Terrain) or is from a
different manufacturer than the road tires
on your vehicle. Consult information on the
tire label or Safety Compliance label for
limitations when using.
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or
Personal Watercraft (PWC)
Note:
Disconnect the wiring to the trailer
before
backing the trailer into the water.
Note: Reconnect the wiring to the trailer
after
removing the trailer from the water.
When backing down a ramp during boat
launching or retrieval:
• Do not allow the static water level to
rise above the bottom edge of the rear
bumper.
• Do not allow waves to break higher
than
6 in (15 cm) above the bottom
edge of the rear bumper.
Exceeding these limits may allow water to
enter vehicle components:
• Causing internal damage to the
components.
• Affecting driveability, emissions and
reliability.
Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime
the rear axle has been submerged in water.
Water may have contaminated the rear
axle lubricant, which is not normally
checked or changed unless a leak is
suspected or other axle repair is required.
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•
Avoid adding particular accessories to
your vehicle (e.g. bug deflectors,
rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski
racks).
• Avoid driving with the wheels out of
alignment.
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.
Avoid driving too fast during the first
1,000 mi (1,600 km)
. Vary your speed
frequently and change up through the
gears early. Do not labor the engine.
Do not tow during the first
1,000 mi
(1,600 km).
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 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.
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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.
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.
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You are strongly urged to buy a
reliable tire pressure gauge, as
automatic service station gauges
may be inaccurate. Ford
recommends the use of a digital
or dial-type tire pressure gauge
rather than a stick-type tire
pressure gauge.
Use the recommended cold
inflation pressure for optimum tire
performance and wear.
Under-inflation or over-inflation
may cause uneven treadwear
patterns
WARNING: Under-inflation
is the most common cause of
tire failures and may result in
severe tire cracking, tread
separation or blowout, with
unexpected loss of vehicle
control and increased risk of
injury. Under-inflation increases
sidewall flexing and rolling
resistance, resulting in heat
buildup and internal damage to
the tire. It also may result in
unnecessary tire stress, irregular
wear, loss of vehicle control and
accidents. A tire can lose up to
half of its air pressure and not
appear to be flat!
Always inflate your tires to the
Ford recommended inflation
pressure even if it is less than the
maximum inflation pressure
information found on the tire. The
Ford recommended tire inflation
pressure is found on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label (affixed to either the
door hinge pillar, door-latch post,
or the door edge that meets the
door-latch post, next to the
driver's seating position), or Tire
Label located on the B-pillar or
the edge of the driver's door.
Failure to follow the tire pressure
recommendations can cause
uneven treadwear patterns and
adversely affect the way your
vehicle handles
Note:
Do not reduce tire pressure
to change the ride characteristics
of the vehicle. If you do not
maintain the inflation pressure at
the levels specified by Ford, your
vehicle may experience a condition
known as shimmy. Shimmy is a
severe vibration and oscillation in
the steering wheel after the vehicle
travels over a bump or dip in the
road that does not dampen out by
itself. Shimmy may result from
significant under-inflation of the
tires, improper tires (load range,
size, or type), or vehicle
modifications such as lift-kits. In
the event that your vehicle
experiences shimmy, you should
slowly reduce speed by either lifting
off the accelerator pedal or lightly
applying the brakes. The shimmy
ceases as the vehicle speed
decreases.
Maximum Inflation Pressure is
the tire manufacturer's maximum
permissible pressure and the
pressure at which the maximum
load can be carried by the tire. This
pressure is normally higher than
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control........................................... 74
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 101
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 102
Accessories....................................................246
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 14
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............110
Adjusting the Headlamps
..........................179
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................49
Airbag Disposal................................................41
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control........................................... 74
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification...............................................229
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............168
Appendices....................................................263
At a Glance........................................................18
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............64
Audio System................................................236 General Information......................................... 236
Audio Unit
.......................................................236
Autolamps........................................................53
Automatic High Beam Control
..................55
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators........................................................55
Automatic Transmission.............................96
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity and Specification
.....................................230
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check..............................................................173
Auxiliary Power Points.................................80
Auxiliary Switches
........................................247
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery....................... 177Bonnet Lock
See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........165
Booster Seats..................................................26
Brake Fluid Check.........................................176
Brake Fluid Specification
...........................231
Brakes................................................................101 General Information........................................... 101
Breaking-In......................................................142
Bulb Specification Chart
...........................225
C
Canceling the Set Speed............................110
Capacities and Specifications................223
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 185
Catalytic Converter
........................................93
Changing a Bulb.............................................181
Changing a Fuse
...........................................163
Changing a Road Wheel.............................217
Changing the 12V Battery...........................177
Changing the Engine Air Filter
.................168
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................180
Checking the Wiper Blades......................180
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................34
Child Restraint Positioning.........................28
Child Safety......................................................20 General Information............................................ 20
Cleaning Leather Seats
..............................188
Cleaning Products........................................184
Cleaning the Engine....................................186
Cleaning the Exterior...................................185
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................188
Cleaning the Interior....................................187
Cleaning the Wheels...................................189
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................187
Climate Control
...............................................74
Connected Vehicle......................................235
Connected Vehicle –
Troubleshooting............................................ 235
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network............................................................ 235
Connected Vehicle Limitations
..............235
Connected Vehicle Requirements.........235
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Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada..........................................................152
Getting the Services You Need...............149
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 102
Hazard Flashers............................................145
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 179
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp............................ 181
Headrest See: Head Restraints........................................... 77
Head Restraints
...............................................77
Heating See: Climate Control........................................... 74
Hill Start Assist..............................................103
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate............................................................75
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
............................................................102
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........165
Horn....................................................................50
Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid Capacity and Specification
......................................233
I
Ignition Switch
.................................................82
In California (U.S. Only).............................150
Information Display Control
......................50
Information Displays.....................................65
General Information............................................ 65
Information Messages.................................69
Installing Child Restraints...........................22
Instrument Cluster........................................59
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
.....................53
Instrument Panel............................................18
Interior Mirror...................................................58
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................146 K
Keys and Remote Controls
.........................42
L
Lane Keeping System..................................119
Lighting Control..............................................52
Lighting...............................................................52 General Information............................................ 52
Limited Slip Differential............................100
Load Carrying
..................................................127
Load Limit........................................................127
Locking and Unlocking.................................45
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 217
M
Maintenance..................................................165 General Information.......................................... 165
Manual Climate Control...............................74
Manual Seats
...................................................78
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 65
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 57
Mobile Communications Equipment
......16
Motorcraft Parts...........................................223
N
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........254
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................168
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 167
Opening and Closing the Hood...............165
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.......................................................153
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control............................................................56
P
Parking Aids
....................................................107
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