brakes FORD E-450 2018 Owner's Manual

Note:
It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up. •
Check fluid levels (including coolant,
oil and gas) to make sure there are no
leaks, and fluids are at recommended
levels.
• If you remove the battery, clean the
battery cable ends and check for
damage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you have
any concerns or issues.
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You are strongly urged to buy a
reliable tire pressure gauge, as
automatic service station gauges
may be inaccurate. Ford
recommends the use of a digital
or dial-type tire pressure gauge
rather than a stick-type tire
pressure gauge.
Use the recommended cold
inflation pressure for optimum tire
performance and wear.
Under-inflation or over-inflation
may cause uneven treadwear
patterns
WARNING
Under-inflation is the most
common cause of tire failures
and may result in severe tire
cracking, tread separation or
blowout, with unexpected loss of
vehicle control and increased risk
of injury. Under-inflation increases
sidewall flexing and rolling
resistance, resulting in heat
buildup and internal damage to
the tire. It also may result in
unnecessary tire stress, irregular
wear, loss of vehicle control and
accidents. A tire can lose up to
half of its air pressure and not
appear to be flat! Always inflate your tires to the
Ford recommended inflation
pressure even if it is less than the
maximum inflation pressure
information found on the tire. The
Ford recommended tire inflation
pressure is found on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label (affixed to either the
door hinge pillar, door-latch post,
or the door edge that meets the
door-latch post, next to the
driver's seating position), or Tire
Label located on the B-pillar or
the edge of the driver's door.
Failure to follow the tire pressure
recommendations can cause
uneven treadwear patterns and
adversely affect the way your
vehicle handles
Note:
Do not reduce tire pressure
to change the ride characteristics
of the vehicle. If you do not
maintain the inflation pressure at
the levels specified by Ford, your
vehicle may experience a condition
known as shimmy. Shimmy is a
severe vibration and oscillation in
the steering wheel after the vehicle
travels over a bump or dip in the
road that does not dampen out by
itself. Shimmy may result from
significant under-inflation of the
tires, improper tires (load range,
size, or type), or vehicle
modifications such as lift-kits. In
the event that your vehicle
experiences shimmy, you should
slowly reduce speed by either lifting
off the accelerator pedal or lightly
applying the brakes. The shimmy
ceases as the vehicle speed
decreases.
Maximum Inflation Pressure is
the tire manufacturer's maximum
permissible pressure and the
pressure at which the maximum
load can be carried by the tire. This
pressure is normally higher than
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A/C
See: Climate Control.......................................... 64
About This Manual...........................................5
ABS See: Brakes............................................................. 90
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 90
Accessories....................................................265 Exterior Style....................................................... 265
Interior Style........................................................ 265
Peace of Mind..................................................... 265
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 10
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................153 Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure............153
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................45
Airbag Disposal...............................................36
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 64
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............158
Appendices....................................................288
At a Glance........................................................14
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............55 Fail-Safe Cooling Warning Chime.................. 55
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 55
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 55
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 55
Shift to Park Warning Chime........................... 55
Audio System
...............................................209
General Information......................................... 209
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC..............................................................210
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM.......212
Automatic Transmission
.............................86
Brake-Shift Interlock........................................... 87
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................... 88
Putting your vehicle in or out of gear:...........86
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................146
Automatic Transmission Fluid Filter...........149
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid..................................................................... 147Auxiliary Power Points
...................................71
110 Volt AC Power Point...................................... 71
12 Volt DC Power Point........................................ 71
Locations.................................................................. 71
Auxiliary Switches
.......................................266
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery....................... 151
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........139
Booster Seats
..................................................20
Types of Booster Seats....................................... 21
Brake Fluid Check.........................................149
Brakes................................................................90 General Information........................................... 90
Breaking-In.......................................................114
Bulb Specification Chart...........................156
C
California Proposition 65...............................9
Capacities and Specifications - 6.2L
.................................................................199
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates........................................................... 203
Specifications..................................................... 200
Capacities and Specifications - 6.8L
................................................................203
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates........................................................... 208
Specifications..................................................... 205
Capacities and Specifications.................194
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 159
Catalytic Converter........................................83 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)..................... 84
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing..................................................... 84
Changing a Bulb............................................154 Lamp Assembly Condensation..................... 154
Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Reverse Lamp Bulbs (Cut-Away Only)............................... 156
Replacing Front Parking Lamp and Direction Indicator Bulbs................................................ 155
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs............................ 155
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs......................... 156
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Engine Specifications - 6.8L....................194
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 195
Environment......................................................13
Essential Towing Checks...........................107
Before Towing a Trailer....................................... 111
Hitches................................................................... 108
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC).......................................... 112
Safety Chains...................................................... 108
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 108
Trailer Lamps.......................................................... 111
Trailer Towing Connector................................. 107
When Towing a Trailer........................................ 112
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording............................................... 7
Exterior Mirrors................................................49 Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 49
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 49
Telescoping Mirrors ............................................ 50
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................26 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 26
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................26
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 189
Floor Mats
.........................................................115
Ford Credit...........................................................9
US Only....................................................................... 9
Ford Protect..................................................268 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 269
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 268
Fuel and Refueling.........................................76
Fuel Consumption
.........................................80
Fuel Economy....................................................... 80
Fuel Quality - E85
..........................................76
Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................... 76
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline.........77
Fuel Quality - Gasoline.................................78 Choosing the Right Fuel..................................... 78
Fuel Shutoff
.....................................................118
Fuses.................................................................129
Fuse Specification Chart...........................129 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........134 Power Distribution Box.....................................
129
G
Gauges................................................................51 Battery Voltage Gauge....................................... 52
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............52
Fuel Gauge............................................................... 51
Information Display............................................. 52
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................... 86
General Information on Radio Frequencies....................................................37
General Maintenance Information........270 Multi-point Inspection...................................... 272
Owner Checks and Services........................... 271
Protecting Your Investment........................... 270
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 270
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 270
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................125
Getting the Services You Need................122 Away From Home............................................... 122
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake................................................ 91
Hazard Flashers
.............................................118
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 153
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp........................... 154
Headrest See: Head Restraints.......................................... 68
Head Restraints
..............................................68
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 64
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
............................................................65
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold
Weather.............................................................. 66
General Hints......................................................... 65
Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................. 66
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 66
Recommended Settings for Cooling............66
Recommended Settings for Heating...........66
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Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods
During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures................................................... 66
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................90
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........139
I
Ignition Switch.................................................73
In California (U.S. Only)..............................123
Information Displays
.....................................56
General Information............................................ 56
Information Messages
..................................61
Brake System.......................................................... 61
Fuel........................................................................\
..... 61
Maintenance........................................................... 61
Tire........................................................................\
..... 62
Traction Control.................................................... 62
Trailer........................................................................\
63
Transmission.......................................................... 63
Installing Child Restraints
............................16
Child Seats............................................................... 16
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 17
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 19
Instrument Cluster
..........................................51
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................48
Instrument Panel Overview........................14
Interior Mirror
...................................................50
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................. 50
Manual Dimming Mirror..................................... 50
Introduction........................................................5
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................119 Connecting the Jumper Cables...................... 119
Jump Starting....................................................... 120
Preparing Your Vehicle....................................... 119
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 120
K
Keys and Remote Controls.........................37 L
Lighting Control
...............................................47
Headlamp Flasher............................................... 48
High Beams............................................................. 47
Lighting...............................................................47 General Information............................................ 47
Limited Slip Differential..............................89
Load Carrying
...................................................97
Load Limit.........................................................97 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles.............................................................. 101
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................... 97
Locking and Unlocking
................................40
Autolock Feature................................................... 41
Autounlock Feature.............................................. 41
Enabling or Disabling Autolock and Autounlock......................................................... 41
Illuminated Entry................................................... 41
Power Door Locks................................................ 40
Remote Control.................................................... 40
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 189
M
Maintenance..................................................139 General Information.......................................... 139
Manual Climate Control..............................64 Heater Only System............................................ 64
Manual Climate Control.................................... 65
Manual Seats..................................................69 Manual Lumbar ................................................... 69
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 69
Recline Adjustment............................................ 69
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 56
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 49
Mobile Communications Equipment
.......12
Motorcraft Parts - 6.2L...............................195
Motorcraft Parts - 6.8L..............................196
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Under Hood Overview................................139
USB Port..........................................................218
Using Cruise Control.....................................95 Switching Cruise Control Off........................... 95
Switching Cruise Control On............................ 95
Using Snow Chains......................................185
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................246
Accessing Your Play Menu............................... 251
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 246
Media Menu Features...................................... 249
Media Voice Commands................................ 248
System Settings................................................. 253
What's Playing?................................................. 248
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............224 Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 228
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 233
Making a Call........................................................ 227
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................225
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time ........................................................................\
......224
Phone Options during an Active Call..........227
Phone Voice Commands................................ 225
Receiving Calls.................................................... 227
System Settings................................................. 234
Text Messaging.................................................... 231
Using Traction Control
.................................92
Switching the System Off ................................ 92
System Indicator Lights and Messages............................................................ 92
Using Voice Recognition.............................221 Initiating a Voice Session................................. 221
System Interaction and Feedback..............222
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
.........................125
V
Vehicle Care
....................................................159
General Information.......................................... 159
Vehicle Certification Label........................198
Vehicle Identification Number.................197
Vehicle Storage
.............................................164
Battery.................................................................... 164Body........................................................................\
164
Brakes..................................................................... 165
Cooling system.................................................... 164
Engine..................................................................... 164
Fuel system.......................................................... 164
General................................................................... 164
Miscellaneous...................................................... 165
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 165
Tires........................................................................\
. 165
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 64
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............197
Voice Control
...................................................45
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators
.................52
Airbag Warning Lamp......................................... 53
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp.................................................................... 53
Anti-Theft System............................................... 53
Battery...................................................................... 53
Brake System Warning Lamp.......................... 53
Check Fuel Cap..................................................... 53
Cruise Control Indicator..................................... 53
Direction Indicator................................................ 53
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp.................................................................... 53
Engine Oil................................................................ 54
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp...................... 54
Headlamp High Beam Indicator..................... 54
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp........................ 54
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp.................. 54
Powertrain Malfunction/Electronic Throttle Control................................................................. 54
Service Engine Soon........................................... 54
Tow Haul Indicator............................................... 55
Traction Control System................................... 54
Traction Control System Off............................ 55
Washer Fluid Check.....................................150
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 159
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 46
Waxing...............................................................161
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 189
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