trailer FORD E SERIES 2019 Owner's Guide

When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
•Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
•Use more than one dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly at a time.
•Use commercial car washingequipment.
•Use snow chains on the end of thevehicle with the dissimilar spare wheeland tire assembly.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly can lead toimpairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and brakingperformance.
•Comfort and noise.
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
•Winter weather driving capability.
•Wet weather driving capability.
•All-wheel driving capability.
When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly additionalcaution should be given to:
•Towing a trailer.
•Driving vehicles equipped with acamper body.
•Driving vehicles with a load on thecargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-sizedissimilar spare wheel and tire assemblyand seek service as soon as possible.
Tire Change Procedure
WARNING: When one of the frontwheels is off the ground, thetransmission alone will not prevent thevehicle from moving or slipping off thejack, even if the transmission is in park(P).
WARNING: To help prevent yourvehicle from moving when changing awheel, shift the transmission into park(P), set the parking brake and use anappropriate block or wheel chock tosecure the wheel diagonally opposite tothe wheel being changed. For example,when changing the front left wheel,place an appropriate block or wheelchock on the right rear wheel.
WARNING: Do not get under avehicle that is only supported by avehicle jack.
WARNING: Do not attempt tochange a tire on the side of the vehicleclose to moving traffic. Pull far enoughoff the road to avoid the danger of beinghit when operating the jack or changingthe wheel.
WARNING: Always use the jackprovided as original equipment with yourvehicle. If using a jack other than the oneprovided, make sure the jack capacity isadequate for the vehicle weight,including any vehicle cargo ormodifications. If you are unsure if the jackcapacity is adequate, contact theauthorized dealer.
Note:Passengers should not remain in yourvehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
Removing the flat wheel and tire
1.Park on a level surface, set the parkingbrake and activate the hazard flashers.
2.Place the transmission in park (P) andturn the engine off.
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Wheels and Tires

SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in anyof the following conditions, you need toperform extra maintenance as indicated.If you operate your vehicle occasionallyunder any of these conditions, it is notnecessary to perform the extramaintenance. For specificrecommendations, see your dealershipservice advisor or technician.
Perform the services shown in thefollowing tables when specified or within3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the messageappearing in the information displayprompting you to change your oil.
•Example 1: The message comes on at28,751 mi (46,270 km). Perform the30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatictransmission fluid replacement.
•Example 2: The message has notcome on, but the odometer reads30,000 mi (48,000 km) (for example,the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor wasreset at 25,000 mi (40,000 km)).Perform the engine air filterreplacement.
Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the informationdisplay and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect U-joints.Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Replace rear axle fluid. See axle maintenance items underExceptions.Every 22,500 mi(36,000 km)
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 60,000 mi(96,000 km)
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Scheduled Maintenance

Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment........................................................37Driving Aids......................................................98Driving Hints....................................................116Driving Through Water.................................117DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps.........................50
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Economical Driving.......................................116Electromagnetic Compatibility..............294Emission Law...................................................83Noise Emissions Warranty, ProhibitedTampering Acts and Maintenance...........84Tampering With a Noise ControlSystem................................................................83End User License Agreement.................296SYNC End User License Agreement(EULA)..............................................................296Engine Block Heater......................................76Using the Engine Block Heater........................76Engine Coolant Check................................144Adding Coolant....................................................145Coolant Change...................................................147Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement...................................................148Fail-Safe Cooling.................................................147Recycled Coolant...............................................146Severe Climates...................................................147Engine Emission Control.............................83Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................45Engine Oil Check...........................................143Adding Engine Oil...............................................143Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................143Engine Specifications - 6.2L....................198Drivebelt Routing................................................198Engine Specifications - 6.8L....................198Drivebelt Routing................................................199Environment......................................................15Essential Towing Checks..........................108Before Towing a Trailer......................................113Hitches...................................................................109Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)..........................................114Safety Chains........................................................110Trailer Brakes.........................................................110
Trailer Lamps.........................................................113Trailer Towing Connector................................109When Towing a Trailer.......................................113Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording...............................................7Exterior Mirrors.................................................51Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................51Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................51Telescoping Mirrors .............................................52
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Fastening the Seatbelts..............................28Seatbelt Locking Modes....................................29Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................28Flat TireSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................192Floor Mats.........................................................117Ford Credit..........................................................11US Only......................................................................11Ford Protect...................................................274Ford Protect Extended Service Plan(CANADA ONLY)...........................................275Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.Only)...................................................................274Fuel and Refueling..........................................77Fuel Consumption..........................................81Advertised Capacity.............................................81Fuel Economy.........................................................81Fuel Quality - E85...........................................77Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex FuelVehicles................................................................77Switching Between E85 and Gasoline.........78Fuel Quality - Gasoline.................................79Choosing the Right Fuel.....................................79Fuel Shutoff....................................................120Fuses..................................................................131Fuse Specification Chart.............................131Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel........136Power Distribution Box......................................131
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Gauges...............................................................53Battery Voltage Gauge.......................................54Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............54Fuel Gauge..............................................................53Information Display.............................................54
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GearboxSee: Transmission................................................87General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................39General Maintenance Information........276Multi-point Inspection......................................278Owner Checks and Services...........................277Protecting Your Investment...........................276Why Maintain Your Vehicle?..........................276Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?.....................................................276Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada...........................................................127Getting the Services You Need................124Away From Home...............................................124
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake...............................................92Hazard Flashers............................................120Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps......................156Headlamp RemovalSee: Removing a Headlamp...........................157HeadrestSee: Head Restraints..........................................69Head Restraints..............................................69HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................66Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate............................................................67Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather...............................................................67General Hints.........................................................67Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................67Quickly Heating the Interior..............................67Recommended Settings for Cooling.............67Recommended Settings for Heating............67Vehicle Stationary for Extended PeriodsDuring Extreme High AmbientTemperatures....................................................67Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes...............................................................91Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............141
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Ignition Switch.................................................74In California (U.S. Only)..............................125Information Displays.....................................58General Information............................................58Information Messages.................................63Brake System.........................................................63Fuel............................................................................63Maintenance..........................................................64Tire.............................................................................64Traction Control....................................................64Trailer........................................................................65Transmission..........................................................65Installing Child Restraints............................18Child Seats...............................................................18Using Lap and Shoulder Belts..........................19Using Tether Straps..............................................21Instrument Cluster.........................................53Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................50Instrument Panel............................................16Interior Mirror....................................................52Automatic Dimming Mirror...............................52Manual Dimming Mirror.....................................52Introduction........................................................5
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Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................121Connecting the Jumper Cables......................121Jump Starting.......................................................122Preparing Your Vehicle.......................................121Removing the Jumper Cables........................122
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Keys and Remote Controls.........................39
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Lighting Control..............................................49Flashing the Headlamp High Beam..............50Headlamp High Beam........................................49Lighting..............................................................49General Information............................................49Limited Slip Differential..............................90Load Carrying..................................................99
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Load Limit.........................................................99Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles.............................................................103Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer...................................................................99Locking and Unlocking.................................42Autolock Feature..................................................43Autounlock Feature.............................................43Enabling or Disabling Autolock andAutounlock.........................................................43Illuminated Entry..................................................43Power Door Locks................................................42Remote Control.....................................................42Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................192
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Maintenance....................................................141General Information...........................................141Manual Climate Control..............................66Heater Only System............................................66Manual Climate Control....................................66Manual Seats...................................................70Manual Lumbar ....................................................70Moving the Seat Backward andForward...............................................................70Recline Adjustment.............................................70Media Hub......................................................224Message CenterSee: Information Displays.................................58MirrorsSee: Windows and Mirrors.................................51Mobile Communications Equipment......14Motorcraft Parts - 6.2L...............................199Motorcraft Parts - 6.8L.............................200
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Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........279
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Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................144Resetting the Oil Life MonitoringSystem...............................................................144
Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check.......................................143Opening and Closing the Hood................141Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature.......................................................129Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual..........129
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Parking Aids.....................................................94Parking Brake...................................................92Passive Anti-Theft System.........................45SecuriLock®...........................................................45PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................45Perchlorate.........................................................11Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking.............................42Power Seats.......................................................71Recline Adjustment..............................................71Power Steering Fluid Check......................152Power Windows...............................................51Accessory Delay.....................................................51One-Touch Down..................................................51Protecting the Environment........................15PunctureSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................192
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Rear Axle...........................................................90Rear Passenger Climate Controls...........68Setting the Blower Motor Speed...................68Switching the Rear Climate Control On andOff.........................................................................68Rear View Camera.........................................94Using the Rear View Camera System..........94Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera.....................................94Recommended Towing Weights............105Calculating the Maximum Loaded TrailerWeight for Your Vehicle...............................108Reduced Engine Performance..................116Refueling...........................................................80Fuel Filler Cap.........................................................81Remote Control..............................................39Car Finder.................................................................41Changing the Remote Control Battery........40
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SYNC™ AppLink™.....................................250SYNC Mobile Apps............................................250SYNC™............................................................225General Information..........................................225SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................262
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications.............198The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)........................126Tire Care...........................................................169Glossary of Tire Terminology...........................171Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading..............................................................169Information Contained on the TireSidewall.............................................................172Temperature A B C.............................................170Traction AA A B C................................................170Treadwear..............................................................170Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........188Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System........................................189Understanding Your Tire PressureMonitoring System .......................................189TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................168Towing a Trailer.............................................104Load Placement.................................................104Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......115Emergency Towing..............................................115Recreational Towing...........................................115Towing..............................................................104Traction Control..............................................93Principle of Operation........................................93Transmission Code Designation............202Transmission....................................................87Transporting the Vehicle............................123
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Under Hood Overview................................142USB Port..........................................................224Using Cruise Control.....................................96Canceling the Set Speed...................................97Changing the Set Speed...................................96Resuming the Set Speed...................................97
Setting the Cruise Speed..................................96Switching Cruise Control Off...........................97Switching Cruise Control On...........................96Using Snow Chains......................................187Using SYNC™ With Your MediaPlayer.............................................................252Accessing Your Play Menu..............................257Connecting Your Digital Media Player to theUSB Port...........................................................252Media Menu Features.......................................255Media Voice Commands.................................254System Settings.................................................259What's Playing?.................................................253Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............230Accessing Features Through the PhoneMenu..................................................................234Accessing Your Phone Settings....................239Making a Call.......................................................233Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones..................231Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time.............................................................................230Phone Options during an Active Call.........233Phone Voice Commands.................................231Receiving Calls....................................................233System Settings.................................................240Text Messaging...................................................237Using Traction Control.................................93Switching the System Off ................................93System Indicator Lights andMessages............................................................93Using Voice Recognition............................227Initiating a Voice Session.................................227System Interaction and Feedback..............228Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only)..........................127
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Vehicle Care...................................................160General Information..........................................160Vehicle Certification Label.......................202Vehicle Identification Number.................201Vehicle Storage.............................................165Battery....................................................................166Body.........................................................................165Brakes.....................................................................166Cooling system....................................................166Engine.....................................................................166
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