brake fluid FORD E-350 2021 Owner's Manual

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
Note: Do not exceed the mileage or time intervals. Maintenance
Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth. 1
Every
7,500 mi
(12,000 km) Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear,
looseness or drag.
Perform a multi-point inspection.
Change the engine oil and filter.
Every
10,000 mi
(16,000 km) /12 months or 450
engine hours,
whichever
comes first
1 Rotate the front wheels on vehicles with dual rear wheels when specified. Only rotate
the rear wheels if you notice unusual wear. Maintenance
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult dealer for require-
ments.
Every
15,000 mi
(24,000 km) Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft
and the U-joints.
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Brake Fluid Maintenance
1
Change the brake fluid. 2
Every 3 Years
1 Perform this maintenance item every 3 years. Do not exceed the designated time for
the interval.
2 Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer. Other Maintenance Items
Replace the engine air filter.
Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km) Torque the rear axle U-bolts to specification.
Replace the front wheel bearing grease and grease seal, if
you use non-sealed bearings.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
Replace the spark plugs.
Every
97,500 mi
(157,000 km) Replace the rear axle fluid. See Special Operating Condi-
tions Scheduled Maintenance (page 255).
Inspect the accessory drive belts. 1
Every
105,000 mi
(168,000 km)
Change the automatic transmission fluid.
Every
150,000 mi
(240,000 km) Change the automatic transmission filter.
Replace the accessory drive belts if not replaced within the
last
100,000 mi (160,000 km).
Replace the front wheel bearings and seals, if you use non-
sealed bearings.
Change the engine coolant. 2
Every
200,000 mi
(320,000 km)
1 If not replaced, inspect every 15,000 mi (24,000 km).
2 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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A
A/C
See: Climate Control........................................... 70
About This Manual...........................................5
ABS See: Brakes............................................................. 97
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes.................................................................. 97
Accessories....................................................245
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............104
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................175 Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure............175
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................47
Airbag Disposal...............................................38
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control........................................... 70
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter..............178
Appendices....................................................267
At a Glance........................................................16
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............62 Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 62
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 62
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 62
Audio System
................................................235
General Information......................................... 235
Audio Unit.......................................................235 Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 236
Accessing the System Settings.................... 236
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 236
Changing Radio Stations................................ 236
Pausing or Playing Media............................... 236
Returning to the Previous Screen................236
Scrolling Through the Menu Options.........236
Selecting a Menu Option................................. 237
Selecting Media.................................................. 236
Selecting the Radio........................................... 237
Setting a Memory Preset................................. 237
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........237
Using a Cell Phone............................................. 237
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 237Autolamps.........................................................51
Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps......................................................... 51
Automatic High Beam Control
..................53
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators........................................................53
Automatic Transmission
.............................92
Brake-Shift Interlock.......................................... 94
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow.................................................................... 95
Progressive Range Selection - PRS..............94
Putting your vehicle in or out of gear:...........92
Understanding Your SelectShift Automatic ™ Transmission.......................... 93
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................169
Automatic Transmission Fluid Filter.............171
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid.................................................................... 169
Auxiliary Power Points
..................................76
110 Volt AC Power Point..................................... 76
12 Volt DC Power Point....................................... 76
Locations................................................................. 76
Auxiliary Switches.......................................246 Upfitter Interface Module................................ 247
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery....................... 173
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............161
Booster Seats
..................................................23
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 23
Brake Fluid Check...........................................171 Brake Fluid Service Interval............................. 172
Brakes.................................................................97 General Information............................................ 97
Breaking-In......................................................137
Bulb Specification Chart...........................232
C
Canceling the Set Speed...........................103
Capacities and Specifications................223 Air Conditioning System.................................. 223
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 226
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Fuel Consumption.........................................86
Advertised Capacity........................................... 86
Fuel Economy....................................................... 86
Fuel Filter..........................................................173
Fuel Quality - E85..........................................82 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................... 82
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline.........83
Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................84 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................... 84
Fuel Shutoff
.....................................................141
Fuses..................................................................151
Fuse Specification Chart............................151 Engine Compartment Fuse Box..................... 151
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............156
G
Gauges................................................................57 2.3 Inch Display...................................................... 57
8 Inch Display........................................................ 58
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............59
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................... 59
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 59
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge.................................................................. 59
Gearbox See: Transmission................................................ 92
General Information on Radio Frequencies
...................................................39
General Maintenance Information.......250 Multi-point Inspection...................................... 252
Owner Checks and Services........................... 251
Protecting Your Investment........................... 250
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 250
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 250
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................148
Getting the Services You Need................145 Away From Home............................................... 145
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................... 98
Hazard Flashers
..............................................141 Headlamp Adjusting
See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 175
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp........................... 176
Headrest See: Head Restraints........................................... 73
Head Restraints...............................................73
Heating See: Climate Control........................................... 70
Hill Start Assist...............................................98 Switching the System On and Off.................99
Using Hill Start Assist......................................... 99
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.............................................................71
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................... 72
General Hints........................................................... 71
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................... 72
Quickly Heating the Interior............................... 71
Recommended Settings for Cooling.............72
Recommended Settings for Heating.............71
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures.................................................... 72
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes..............................................................97
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............161
Horn....................................................................48
I
Ignition Switch.................................................78
In California (U.S. Only).............................146
Information Display Control......................48
Information Displays
.....................................63
General Information............................................ 63
Information Messages
.................................66
AdvanceTrac and Traction Control...............66
Battery and Charging System.......................... 67
Doors and Locks................................................... 67
Engine....................................................................... 67
Fuel........................................................................\
.... 68
Maintenance.......................................................... 68
Power Steering..................................................... 69
Transmission......................................................... 69
Installing Child Restraints............................19 Child Seats............................................................... 19
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Following a Vehicle............................................
105
Hilly Condition and Trailer Tow Usage.................................................................. 107
Overriding the Set Speed................................ 107
Resuming the Set Speed................................. 107
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.............105
Setting the Gap Distance................................ 106
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off....................................................................... 108
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........................................................................\
105
Switching to Normal Cruise Control............110
System Not Available....................................... 109
Using Snow Chains.....................................207
Using Traction Control...............................100 Switching the System Off .............................. 100
System Indicator Lights and Messages......................................................... 100
Using Voice Recognition...........................244 Phone Voice Service......................................... 244
V
Vehicle Care...................................................180 General Information.......................................... 180
Vehicle Identification Number
.................221
Vehicle Storage.............................................185
Body........................................................................\
185
Brakes..................................................................... 186
Cooling system.................................................... 186
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery..............186
Engine..................................................................... 186
Fuel system.......................................................... 186
General................................................................... 185
Miscellaneous...................................................... 186
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 186
Tires........................................................................\
. 186
Ventilation See: Climate Control........................................... 70
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............221
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................60 Airbag Warning Lamp........................................ 60
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp
................................................................... 60Battery.....................................................................
60
Brake System Warning Lamp......................... 60
Cruise Control Indicator.................................... 60
Direction Indicator............................................... 60
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp..................................................................... 61
Engine Oil................................................................. 61
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp....................... 61
Headlamp High Beam Indicator...................... 61
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp......................... 61
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp................... 61
Powertrain Malfunction/Electronic Throttle Control.................................................................. 61
Service Engine Soon............................................ 61
Tow Haul Indicator............................................... 62
Traction Control Indicator................................. 62
Traction Control System Off............................ 62
Washer Fluid Check
......................................173
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 180
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 49
Waxing..............................................................182
What Is Automatic High Beam Control.............................................................53
What Is Cruise Control
...............................103
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 213
Wheels and Tires..........................................188 General Information.......................................... 188
Technical Specifications................................... 217
Windows and Mirrors....................................55
Windshield Washers.....................................49
Windshield Wipers
........................................49
Speed Dependent Wipers................................ 49
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades................... 174
Wipers and Washers.....................................49
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