Rear axle FORD E-450 2018 Owner's Manual

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An authorized dealer needs to install
mobile communications systems.
Improper installation may harm the
operation of your vehicle, particularly
if the manufacturer did not design the
mobile communication system
specifically for automotive use.
• If you or an authorized Ford dealer add
any non-Ford electrical or electronic
accessories or components to your
vehicle, you may adversely affect
battery performance and durability. In
addition, you may also adversely affect
the performance of other electrical
systems in the vehicle.
AUXILIARY SWITCHES
For maximum vehicle performance, keep
the following information in mind when
adding accessories or equipment to your
vehicle:
• When adding accessories, equipment,
passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight
capacity of the vehicle or of the front
or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as
indicated on the Safety Compliance
Certification label). Ask an authorized
dealer for specific weight information.
• The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and Canadian
Radio Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) regulate the use
of mobile communications systems
equipped with radio transmitters, for
example, two-way radios, telephones
and theft alarms. Any such equipment
installed in your vehicle should comply
with Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and Canadian
Radio Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) regulations, and
should be installed by an authorized
dealer. •
An authorized dealer needs to install
mobile communications systems.
Improper installation may harm the
operation of your vehicle, particularly
if the manufacturer did not design the
mobile communication system
specifically for automotive use.
• If you or an authorized Ford dealer add
any non-Ford electrical or electronic
accessories or components to your
vehicle, you may adversely affect
battery performance and durability. In
addition, you may also adversely affect
the performance of other electrical
systems in the vehicle. The auxiliary switch option package
provides four switches, mounted in the
center of the instrument panel. These
switches operate only when you switch the
ignition on, whether the engine is running
or not. Ford recommends, however, that
the engine remain running to maintain
battery charge when using the auxiliary
switches for extended periods of time or
higher current draws.
When switched on, the auxiliary switches
provide 10 amps, 15 amps or 30 amps of
electrical battery power for a variety of
personal or commercial uses.
The switches include the fuse and relay kit.
This kit contains the required fuses and
relays that an authorized technician needs
to install into the power distribution box,
located under the hood. Refer to the
instruction sketch included in the kit.
Contact an authorized dealer for service.
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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
1
, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness
or drag.
Perform multi-point inspection (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)
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 Condi-
tions Scheduled Maintenance (page 275).
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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 142). 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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Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........273
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Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................142
Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System............................................................... 142
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check........................................ 141
Opening and Closing the Hood...............139
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.......................................................126
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual...........127
P
Parking Aids.....................................................93
Parking Brake....................................................91
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................43 SecuriLock®........................................................... 43
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 43
Perchlorate..........................................................9
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 40
Power Seats
.....................................................69
Recline Adjustment............................................. 70
Power Steering Fluid Check
.....................150
Power Windows.............................................49
Accessory Delay................................................... 49
One-Touch Down................................................. 49
Protecting the Environment
........................13
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 189
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Rear Axle...........................................................89
Rear Passenger Climate Controls
............66
Rear View Camera.........................................93 Using the Rear View Camera System..........93
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera..................................... 93
Recommended Towing Weights............103 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle............................... 106Reduced Engine Performance..................114
Refueling............................................................79
Fuel Filler Cap........................................................ 79
Remote Control
...............................................37
Car Finder................................................................ 39
Changing the Remote Control Battery........38
Reprogramming the Remote Control...........38
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 39
Removing a Headlamp...............................154
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............163
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................10
Collision Repairs.................................................... 10
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................. 10
Warranty on Replacement Parts.................... 10
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................39
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...............................................................127
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................127
Roadside Assistance
....................................117
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance......................................................... 118
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage.................. 118
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance......................................................... 118
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance...................................... 117
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance...................................... 117
Roadside Emergencies
................................117
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................... 114
Running Out of Fuel......................................78 Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................... 79
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Safety Precautions
........................................76
Satellite Radio...............................................216
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN).................................................................. 217
Satellite Radio Reception Factors................216
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service................... 216
Troubleshooting................................................... 217
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