belt FORD E-450 2011 Workshop Manual

Check every six months
Battery connections; clean if necessary
Body and door drain holes for obstructions; clean if necessary
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength
Door weatherstrips for wear; lubricate if necessary
Hinges/latches/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, safety belt) for operation
Washer spray/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. Ford Motor Company
recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every
scheduled maintenance interval to help ensure your vehicle keeps
running great.
Multi-point inspection – Recommended each visit
Accessory drive belt(s) Half-shaft dust boots (if equipped)
Battery performance Horn operation
Clutch operation (if equipped) Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Engine air filter Suspension component for leaks or
damage
Exhaust system Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps and hazard
warning system operationTires for wear and proper pressure,
including spare
Fluid levels*; fill if necessary Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks Washer spray and wiper operation
*Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, manual and automatic transmission
(with an underhood dipstick), power steering (if equipped) and
window washer
Be sure to ask your dealership service advisor or technician about the
multi-point vehicle inspection. It’s a comprehensive way to perform a
thorough inspection of your vehicle. It’s your checklist that gives you
immediate feedback on the overall condition of your vehicle. You’ll know
Scheduled Maintenance
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Every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km)Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if
equipped)
Replace engine air filter
Replace fuel filter (Ranger)
Every 37,500 miles
(60,000 km)Inspect valve clearances; adjust as necessary
(Transit Connect CNG vehicles)
Every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid and filter on
5–speed TorqShifttransmission; consult dealer
for requirements
Replace front wheel bearing grease/grease seal if
non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles)
Every 105,000 miles
(168,000 km)Change engine coolant
1
Change manual transmission fluid (except
Escape)
Change rear axle fluid (Dana axles)
Replace spark plugs
Inspect accessory drive belt(s)
2
Every 150,000 miles
(240,000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid and filter
(except 5–speed TorqShifttransmission) (filter
not required on 6F35, 6F50, DPS6 and AWF-21
transmissions); consult dealer for requirements
Change front axle fluid (4WD vehicles)
Change manual transmission fluid (Escape)
Change rear axle fluid (RWD vehicles)
Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles)
Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced
within the last 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
Replace front wheel bearings and seals if
non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles)
1Initial replacement at 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 72 months; every
45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 36 months thereafter
2Perform a follow-up inspection at 120,000 miles (192,000 km)
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Accessory delay ..........................66
AdvanceTrac ..............................194
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................................104
and child safety seats ............106
description ..............................104
disposal ....................................108
driver airbag ............................106
indicator light .........................108
operation .................................106
passenger airbag .....................106
passenger deactivation
switch ......................................109
Air cleaner filter .......294–295, 298
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................268
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................191–192
Anti-theft system ........................83
arming the system ....................84
Audio system (see Radio) ...29, 31
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................203, 205
fluid, adding ............................288
fluid, checking ........................288
fluid, refill capacities ..............299
fluid, specification ..................299
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................38
Auxiliary power point .................64
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........299
refill capacities ........................299
traction lok ..............................199
B
Battery .......................................265acid, treating emergencies .....265
jumping a disabled battery ....236
maintenance-free ....................265
replacement, specifications ...298
servicing ..................................265
Belt-Minder.............................100
Blind spot mirror ......................213
Booster seats .............................132
Brakes ........................................191
anti-lock ...........................191–192
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................192
fluid, checking and adding ....287
fluid, refill capacities ..............299
fluid, specifications .................299
lubricant specifications ..........299
parking ....................................192
shift interlock ..........................201
trailer .......................................179
Bulbs ............................................57
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....299
Cell phone use ............................10
Changing a tire .........................226
Child safety seats ......................118
in front seat ............................118
in rear seat ..............................118
LATCH .....................................122
recommendations ...................116
tether anchorage hardware ...129
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................132
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............253
exterior ....................................257
instrument panel ....................254
interior .....................................255
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plastic parts ............................253
safety belts ..............................255
washing ....................................251
waxing .....................................252
wheels ......................................252
wiper blades ............................254
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......48–50
Clock ......................................30, 32
Compass, electronic ....................26
calibration .................................26
set zone adjustment .................26
Controls
power seat .................................88
steering column ........................70
Coolant
checking and adding ..............268
refill capacities ................271, 299
specifications ..........................299
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................69
Customer Assistance ................215
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................309, 312
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................247
Getting roadside assistance ...215
Getting the service you
need .........................................242
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................249
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................246
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................52Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................288
engine oil .................................263
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................288
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................214
E
Electronic message center .........21
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................236
Emergency Flashers .................216
Emission control system ..........284
Engine ........................................303
cleaning ...................................253
coolant .....................................268
fail-safe cooling .......................272
idle speed control ...................265
lubrication specifications .......299
refill capacities ........................299
service points ..................261–262
starting after a collision .........217
Engine block heater .................189
Engine oil ..................................263
checking and adding ..............263
dipstick ....................................263
filter, specifications ........264, 298
recommendations ...................264
refill capacities ........................299
specifications ..........................299
Event data recording ....................8
Exhaust fumes ..........................189
F
Fail safe cooling ........................272
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replacing the batteries .............80
Reverse sensing system ...........209
Roadside assistance ..................215
Roll stability control .................194
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................94–95, 97, 99
Safety defects, reporting ..249–250
Safety restraints ..............94–97, 99
Belt-Minder...........................100
extension assembly ................103
for adults .............................95, 97
for children .............................114
warning light and chime ........100
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................122
Safety seats for children ..........118
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................304
Satellite Radio Information ........44
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............318
Seats ............................................86
child safety seats ....................118
cleaning ...................................256
front seats .................................87
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................83
Servicing your vehicle ..............259
Setting the clock ...................30, 32
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............108
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........229Spark plugs,
specifications .....................298, 303
Special notice ................................7
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................299
Speed control ..............................69
Stability system .........................194
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......188
Starting your vehicle ........186–188
jump starting ..........................236
Steering wheel
controls ......................................70
tilting .........................................64
SYNC..........................................47
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........48, 50
Tilt steering wheel ......................64
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....156
Tires ...........................138–139, 226
alignment ................................148
care ..........................................144
changing ..................226, 229–231
checking the pressure ............143
inflating ...................................140
label .........................................155
replacing ..........................146, 231
rotating ....................................148
safety practices .......................147
sidewall information ...............150
snow tires and chains ............163
spare tire .........................227, 229
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