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Brakes
General Information
.....................................54
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes ........................................................................\
..
55
Parking Brake ..................................................
55
Hill Start Assist ..............................................
56
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ..................................
57
Using Traction Control .................................
57
Stability Control
Principle of Operation .................................
58
Cruise Control
What Is Cruise Control ................................
60
Switching Cruise Control On and Off ........................................................................\
..
60
Setting the Cruise Control Speed ...........
60
Canceling the Set Speed ............................
61
Resuming the Set Speed ............................
61
Cruise Control Indicators .............................
61
Using Adaptive Cruise Control ..................
61
Driving Aids
Driver Alert .......................................................
69
Lane Keeping System ..................................
70
Steering .............................................................
73
Pre-Collision Assist .......................................
74
Load Carrying
Load Limit ........................................................
78
Towing
Towing a Trailer ..............................................
83
Recommended Towing Weights .............
84
Essential Towing Checks ............................
87
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels ......
89Driving Hints
Reduced Engine Performance
.................
90
Economical Driving ......................................
90
Breaking-In .......................................................
91
Driving Through Water .................................
91
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ...................................
93
Hazard Flashers .............................................
94
Jump Starting the Vehicle .........................
94
Transporting the Vehicle ............................
96
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ................
98
In California (U.S. Only) ..............................
99
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) .....................
100
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .........................................................
101
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
.
102
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
.
102
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
.
103
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart ..........................
104
Changing a Fuse .............................................
111
Maintenance
General Information ....................................
113
Under Hood Overview - Commercial Chassis .........................................................
114
Under Hood Overview - Motorhome Chassis .........................................................
115
Engine Oil Dipstick .......................................
116
Engine Oil Check ...........................................
116
Oil Change Indicator Reset .......................
116
Changing the Engine Air Filter ..................
117
Engine Coolant Check ................................
118
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - COMMERCIAL CHASSIS
Automatic transmission fluid dipstick. See Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check (page 122).
A
Engine oil dipstick. See
Engine Oil Check (page 116).
B
Brake fluid reservoir. See
Brake Fluid Check (page 124).
C
Power steering fluid reservoir. See
Power Steering Fluid Check (page 126).
D
Air filter assembly. See
Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 117).
E
Engine oil filler cap. See
Engine Oil Check (page 116).
F
Engine compartment fuse box. See
Fuses (page 104).
G
Engine coolant reservoir. See
Engine Coolant Check (page 118).
H
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - MOTORHOME CHASSIS
Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 118).
A
Automatic transmission fluid dipstick. See
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check (page 122).
B
Engine oil dipstick. See
Engine Oil Check (page 116).
C
Engine compartment fuse box. See
Fuses (page 104).
D
Engine oil filler cap. See
Engine Oil Check (page 116).
E
Brake fluid reservoir. See
Brake Fluid Check (page 124).
F
Power steering fluid reservoir. See
Power Steering Fluid Check (page 126).
G
Air filter assembly. See
Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 117).
H
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ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
MINA
MAX
B
ENGINE OIL CHECK
1. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
2. Check the oil level before starting the engine, or switch the engine off after
warm up and wait 10 minutes for the
oil to drain into the oil pan.
3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth.
4. Reinstall the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
5. Remove the dipstick again to check the
oil level.
Note: If the oil level is between the
maximum and minimum marks, the oil level
is acceptable. Do not add oil.
6. If the oil level is at the minimum mark, immediately add oil.
7. Reinstall the dipstick. Make sure it is fully seated.
Note: The oil consumption of new engines
reaches its normal level after approximately
3,000 mi (5,000 km). Adding Engine Oil WARNING:
Do not add engine oil
when the engine is hot. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury. WARNING: Do not remove the filler
cap when the engine is running.
Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that the
vehicle warranty may not cover.
1. Clean the area surrounding the engine oil filler cap before you remove it.
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
3. Add engine oil that meets our specifications.
See Capacities and
Specifications (page 156).
4. Reinstall the engine oil filler cap. Turn it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance.
Note: Make sure you install the oil filler cap
correctly.
Note: Do not add oil further than the
maximum mark. Oil levels above the
maximum mark may cause engine damage.
Note: Immediately soak up any oil spillage
with an absorbent cloth.
OIL CHANGE INDICATOR
RESET
2.3 Inch Display
Use the information display controls on
the steering wheel to reset the oil change
indicator.
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E
Economical Driving.......................................90
Electromagnetic Compatibility...............180
Emission Law..................................................46
Engine Block Heater......................................39
Engine Coolant Check.................................118
Engine Emission Control
.............................46
Engine Oil Check............................................116
Engine Oil Dipstick........................................116
Engine Specifications
..................................152
Environment......................................................15
Essential Towing Checks.............................87
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording............................................... 7
Export Unique Options.................................14
F
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
Ford Protect...................................................166
Fuel and Refueling..........................................41
Fuel Consumption
.........................................44
Fuel Filter.........................................................129
Fuel Quality.......................................................41
Fuses.................................................................104
Fuse Specification Chart...........................104
G
Gauges...............................................................24
Gearbox See: Transmission................................................ 50
General Maintenance Information........168
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada...........................................................101
Getting the Services You Need.................98
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................... 55
Hazard Flashers..............................................94
Hill Start Assist
...............................................56
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes..............................................................55
Horn......................................................................17 I
Ignition Switch
.................................................37
In California (U.S. Only)...............................99
Information Display Control........................17
Information Displays....................................30 General Information............................................ 30
Information Messages
..................................34
Instrument Cluster.........................................24
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................20
Introduction........................................................5
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................94
L
Lane Keeping System
...................................70
Lighting Control...............................................19
Lighting...............................................................19
Load Carrying
...................................................78
Load Limit.........................................................78
M
Maintenance....................................................113 General Information........................................... 113
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 30
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
Motorcraft Parts
............................................152
N
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
.............171
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset
........................116
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check........................................ 116
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
......................................................102
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control.............................................................23
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