automatic transmission FORD E-350 2019 Owner's Manual

Check every six months
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great. Multi-point inspection
Horn operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Battery performance
Suspension component for leaks ordamage
Engine air filter
Steering and linkage
Exhaust system
Tires (including spare) for wear and properpressure**
Exterior lamps and hazard warning system
operation
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
Fluid levels *
; fill if necessary
Washer spray and wiper operation
For oil and fluid leaks
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission, power steering and window
washer.
** If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration
Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
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Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE Maintenance
Change engine oil and filter.
Every
7,500 mi
(12,000 km) Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
1
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, loose-
ness or drag.
Perform multi-point inspection that is recommended.
1 Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted. Maintenance
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level. Consult dealer for requirements.
Every
15,000 mi
(24,000 km) Inspect brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft
and U-joints. Other Maintenance Items
Replace engine air filter.
Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km) Torque rear axle U-bolts to specification.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seal if non-
sealed bearings are used.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every
97,500 mi
(157,000 km) Replace rear axle fluid. See Special Operating Conditions
Scheduled Maintenance
(page 281).
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Other Maintenance Items
Change engine coolant. 1
Every 105,000 mi
(168,000 km) Inspect accessory drive belts. 2
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every
150,000 mi
(240,000 km) Change automatic transmission filter.
Replace accessory drive belts if not replaced within the last
100,000 mi (160,000 km)
.
Replace front wheel bearings and seals if non-sealed bearings
are used.
Change engine coolant if your vehicle has yellow-colored
coolant. 3
Every
200,000 mi
(320,000 km)
1 Initial replacement at six years or 105,000 mi (168,000 km), then every three years or
45,000 mi (72,000 km).
2 If not replaced, inspect every 15,000 mi (24,000 km).
3 Initial replacement at ten years or 200,000 mi (320,000 km), then every five years or
100,000 mi (160,000 km).
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SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3,000 mi (4,800 km)
of the message
appearing in the information display
prompting you to change your oil.
• Example 1: The message comes on at
28,751 mi (46,270 km)
. Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The message has not
come on, but the odometer reads
30,000 mi (48,000 km) (for example,
the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was
reset at
25,000 mi (40,000 km)).
Perform the engine air filter
replacement. Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace rear axle fluid. See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions
.
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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Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use
(Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace rear axle fluid. See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
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) Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions (Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads)
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires1
, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter. 2
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
1 Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified;
rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted.
2 Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change. See
Oil
Change Indicator Reset (page 144). Exclusive Use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles Only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank with regular
unleaded fuel.
Every oil change
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control.......................................... 66
About This Manual...........................................5
ABS See: Brakes.............................................................. 91
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................... 91
Accessories......................................................271 Exterior Style......................................................... 271
Interior Style.......................................................... 271
Peace of Mind....................................................... 271
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................156
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure...........156
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................47
Airbag Disposal
...............................................38
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 66
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter..............159
Appendices
....................................................294
At a Glance........................................................16
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............57 Fail-Safe Cooling Warning Chime.................. 57
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 57
Key in Ignition Warning Chime......................... 57
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 57
Shift to Park Warning Chime............................ 57
Audio System.................................................214 General Information.......................................... 214
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC..............................................................216
Accessing CD or MP3 Mode............................ 217
Accessing the Auxiliary Media Sources.............................................................. 216
Accessing the Folders........................................ 217
Accessing the Menu........................................... 217
Accessing the Phone Features....................... 217
Adjusting the Volume........................................ 217
Changing Radio Stations................................. 218
Ejecting the CD.................................................... 218
Fast Forwarding the Media............................. 218
Inserting a CD....................................................... 218Muting the Audio................................................
218
Playing or Pausing Media................................ 218
Rewinding the Media......................................... 218
Scanning the Audio........................................... 218
Selecting a Frequency Band.......................... 218
Setting the Memory Presets........................... 218
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off...........218
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........218
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 219
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM.......215 Accessing the Clock Settings......................... 215
Accessing the Sound Settings....................... 216
Adjusting the Volume........................................ 216
Changing Radio Stations................................. 216
Selecting the Audio Modes............................. 216
Setting the Memory Presets........................... 216
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........216
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 216
Automatic Transmission.............................87 Brake-Shift Interlock.......................................... 88
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................... 89
Putting your vehicle in or out of gear:...........87
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................149
Automatic Transmission Fluid Filter............152
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid.................................................................... 149
Auxiliary Power Points..................................72 110 Volt AC Power Point..................................... 72
12 Volt DC Power Point....................................... 72
Locations.................................................................. 72
Auxiliary Switches
........................................272
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 153
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............141
Booster Seats
..................................................22
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 23
Brake Fluid Check.........................................152
Brakes..................................................................91 General Information............................................. 91
Breaking-In.......................................................116
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Gearbox
See: Transmission................................................ 87
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................39
General Maintenance Information........276 Multi-point Inspection...................................... 278
Owner Checks and Services........................... 277
Protecting Your Investment........................... 276
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 276
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 276
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada...........................................................127
Getting the Services You Need
................124
Away From Home............................................... 124
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................... 92
Hazard Flashers
............................................120
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 156
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp........................... 157
Headrest See: Head Restraints.......................................... 69
Head Restraints
..............................................69
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 66
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate............................................................67
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................... 67
General Hints......................................................... 67
Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................. 67
Quickly Heating the Interior.............................. 67
Recommended Settings for Cooling.............67
Recommended Settings for Heating............67
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures.................................................... 67
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...............................................................91
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............141 I
Ignition Switch
.................................................74
In California (U.S. Only)..............................125
Information Displays.....................................58 General Information............................................ 58
Information Messages
.................................63
Brake System......................................................... 63
Fuel........................................................................\
.... 63
Maintenance.......................................................... 64
Tire........................................................................\
..... 64
Traction Control.................................................... 64
Trailer........................................................................\
65
Transmission .......................................................... 65
Installing Child Restraints
............................18
Child Seats............................................................... 18
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 19
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster.........................................53
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
.....................50
Instrument Panel............................................16
Interior Mirror....................................................52
Automatic Dimming Mirror............................... 52
Manual Dimming Mirror..................................... 52
Introduction........................................................5
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................121 Connecting the Jumper Cables...................... 121
Jump Starting....................................................... 122
Preparing Your Vehicle....................................... 121
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 122
K
Keys and Remote Controls.........................39
L
Lighting Control..............................................49 Flashing the Headlamp High Beam..............50
Headlamp High Beam........................................ 49
Lighting..............................................................49 General Information............................................ 49
Limited Slip Differential
..............................90
Load Carrying..................................................99
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