2022 FORD E-450 tow

•
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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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Vehicles Sold in the United States:
Getting Roadside Assistance
To fully assist you should you have a
vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company
offers a complimentary roadside
assistance program. This program is
separate from the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
The service is available:
•
24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• For the coverage period supplied with
your vehicle.
Roadside Assistance covers:
• A flat tire change with a good spare
(except vehicles supplied with a tire
inflation kit).
• Battery jump start.
• Lock-out assistance (key replacement
cost is the customer's responsibility).
• Fuel delivery — independent service
contractors, if not prohibited by state,
local or municipal law, shall deliver up
to 2 gal (8 L) of gasoline or 5 gal (20 L)
of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle.
Roadside Assistance limits fuel delivery
service to two no-charge occurrences
within a 12-month period.
• Winch out — available within 100 ft
(30 m) of a paved or county
maintained road, no recoveries. •
Towing — independent service
contractors, if not prohibited by state,
local or municipal law, shall tow Ford
eligible vehicles to an authorized dealer
within
35 mi (56 km) of the
disablement location or to the nearest
authorized dealer. If a member
requests a tow to an authorized dealer
that is more than
35 mi (56 km) from
the disablement location, the member
shall be responsible for any mileage
costs in excess of
35 mi (56 km).
• Roadside Assistance includes up to
$200 for a towed trailer if the disabled
eligible vehicle requires service at the
nearest authorized dealer. If the towing
vehicle is operational but the trailer is
not, then the trailer does not qualify for
any roadside services.
Vehicles Sold in the United States:
Using Roadside Assistance
Complete the roadside assistance
identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. This card is in
the Owner's Manual kit.
United States vehicle customers who
require Roadside Assistance, call
1-800-241-3673.
If you need to arrange roadside assistance
for yourself, Ford Motor Company
reimburses a reasonable amount for
towing to the nearest dealership within
35 mi (56 km)
. To obtain reimbursement
information, United States vehicle
customers call 1-800-241-3673.
Customers need to submit their original
receipts.
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If you need to have your vehicle towed,
contact a professional towing service or,
if you are a member of a roadside
assistance program, your roadside
assistance service provider.
We recommend the use of a wheel lift and
dollies or flatbed equipment to tow your
vehicle. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford
Motor Company has not approved a
slingbelt towing procedure. Vehicle
damage may occur if towed incorrectly, or
by any other means.
Ford Motor Company produces a towing
manual for all authorized tow truck
operators. Have your tow truck operator
refer to this manual for proper hook-up
and towing procedures for your vehicle.
It is acceptable to have your two-wheel
drive vehicle towed with the front wheels
on the ground (without dollies) and the
rear wheels off the ground.
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Protected Component
Rating
Item
Upfitter relay 1 (cutaway).
40 A
47
Not used (spare) (stripped
chassis).
Not used.
—
48
Pump electronics module.
30 A
49
Injectors.
15 A
50
Power point 1.
20 A
51
Power at all times (PAAT)
Aux AC Prep on B-pillar
vehicle connector
(cutaway).
50 A
52
Not used (spare) (stripped
chassis).
Trailer tow park lamps.
30 A
53
R/S feed on instrument
panel connector.
40 A
54
Upfitter 3 relay (cutaway).
20 A
55
Not used (spare) (stripped
chassis).
Power point 2 prep B-pillar
connector.
20 A
56
USB smart charger.
5 A
58
Park lamps 1 (special order
vehicle).
10 A
59
Not used.
—
60
Not used.
—
61
Not used.
—
62
Not used.
—
63
Not used.
—
64
Not used.
—
65
Not used.
—
66
Not used.
—
67
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Protected Component
Rating
Item
Not used.
—
69
Inverter.
40 A
70
Anti-lock brake system
valves.
30 A
71
Brake on and off switch.
10 A
72
Not used.
—
73
Not used.
—
74
Not used.
—
75
Anti-lock brake system
pump.
60 A
76
Voltage quality module
power - body control
module.
30 A
77
Trailer tow stoplamps.
10 A
78
Not used.
—
79
Trailer tow backup lamps.
10 A
80
Not used.
—
81
Upfitter switch (factory
location for ignition power).
5 A
82
Upfitter switch (optional
location for power at all
times).
5 A
83
Not used.
—
84
Not used.
—
85
Not used.
—
86
Not used.
—
87
Not used.
—
88
Not used.
—
89
Hot at all times (HAAT) /
B+PWR on B-Pillar
connector (cutaway).
40 A
91
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Protected Component
Rating
Item
Battery Power on instru-
ment panel
connector(stripped chassis).
Park lamps 3 (special order
vehicle).
10 A
93
Park lamps 2 (special order
vehicle).
10 A
94
Stoplamp relay.
20 A
95
Not used.
—
96
Battery Power on Engine.
50 A
97
B-pillar vehicle connector.
Instrument panel.
Trailer tow battery charge.
30 A
98
Upfitter 2 relay (cutaway).
40 A
99
Not used (spare) (stripped
chassis).
Not used.
—
100
Not used.
—
101
Not used.
—
102
Not used.
—
103
Not used.
—
104
Trailer tow right-hand and
left-hand stoplamp and
direction indicator relay
power.
15 A
105
Note: Spare fuse amperage may vary.
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box WARNING: Always disconnect the
battery before servicing high current
fuses. Note:
If your vehicle has dual batteries,
disconnecting the primary under hood
battery does not remove power from all
circuits.
The fuse panel is to the left-hand side of
the brake pedal and mounted onto the
lower left-hand cowl panel. Remove the
fuse panel cover to access the fuses.
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Protected Component
Rating
Item
Upfitter interface module
(cutaway).
15 A
29
Not used (stripped chassis).
—
Not used (spare).
5 A
30
Smart datalink connector.
10 A
31
Radio (cutaway).
20 A
32
Not used.
—
33
Not used (spare).
30 A
34
Tow haul switch.
5 A
35
Rear view mirror (cutaway).
15 A
36
Camera lane departure
(cutaway).
Not used (stripped chassis).
—
Not used (spare).
20 A
37
Power window switches and
motors (cutaway).
30 A
38
Not used (stripped chassis).
—
Note: Spare fuse amperage may vary.
CHANGING A FUSE
Fuses WARNING: Always replace a fuse
with one that has the specified
amperage rating. Using a fuse with a
higher amperage rating can cause severe
wire damage and could start a fire. If electrical components in the vehicle are
not working, a fuse may have blown. Blown
fuses are identified by a broken wire within
the fuse. Check the appropriate fuses
before replacing any electrical
components.
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Coolant Change
At specific mileage intervals, as listed in
the scheduled maintenance information,
the coolant should be changed. Add
prediluted coolant approved to the correct
specification. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 223).
Fail-Safe Cooling
Fail-safe cooling allows you to temporarily
drive your vehicle before any incremental
component damage occurs. The fail-safe
distance depends on ambient
temperature, vehicle load and terrain.
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
If the engine begins to overheat, the
coolant temperature gauge moves toward
the red zone: A warning lamp illuminates and
a message may appear in the
information display.
If the engine reaches a preset
over-temperature condition, the engine
automatically switches to alternating
cylinder operation. Each disabled cylinder
acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
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.
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