engine oil FORD E-450 2019 Owner's Guide

Note:
Automatic transmissions that require
MERCON® LV transmission fluid should
only use MERCON® LV transmission fluid.
The use of any other fluid may cause
transmission damage. Alternative Engine Oil for
Extremely Cold Climates
To improve engine cold start performance,
we recommend that you use the following
alternative engine oil in extremely cold
climates, where the ambient temperature
reaches -22.0°F (-30°C) or below. Specification
Name
WSS-M2C953-A1
Motorcraft® SAE 0W-30 Premium
Synthetic Blend Motor Oil:
Engine oil - SAE 0W-30
XO-0W30-QSP BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
Replacement bulbs are specified in the
chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be
marked with an authorized
“D.O.T.” for
North America and an “E” for Europe to
ensure lamp performance, light brightness
and pattern and safe visibility. The correct
bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly
or void the lamp assembly warranty and
will provide quality bulb illumination time.
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Ford Motor Company has recommended
maintenance intervals for various parts
and component systems based upon
engineering testing. Ford Motor Company
relies upon this testing to determine the
most appropriate mileage for replacement
of oils and fluids to protect your vehicle at
the lowest overall cost to you and
recommends against maintenance
schedules that deviate from the scheduled
maintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of only
genuine Ford, Motorcraft or
Ford-authorized re-manufactured
replacement parts engineered for your
vehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the Ford
Workshop Manual list the recommended
additives and chemicals for your vehicle.
We do not recommend using chemicals or
additives not approved by us as part of
your vehicle
’s normal maintenance. Please
consult your warranty information. Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle
’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a
viable way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are
flushed only with new fluid that is the same
as that required to fill and operate the
system or using a Ford-approved flushing
chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals. Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. 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.
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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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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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Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
Axle(s) and transfer case (Four-wheel
drive vehicles) fluid changes or level
checks are not required unless a leak is
suspected or the assembly has been
submerged in water. Contact an authorized
dealer for service.
California fuel filter replacement: If you
register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however,
urges you to have all recommended
maintenance services performed at the
specified intervals and to record all vehicle
service.
Hot climate oil change intervals:
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or
locations with similar climates using an
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certification
mark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normal
oil change interval is 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
.
If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is
3,000 mi (4,800 km)
.
Engine air filter replacement: The life of
the engine air filter is dependent on
exposure to dusty and dirty conditions.
Vehicles operated in these conditions
require frequent inspection and
replacement of the engine air filter.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
RECORD
After the scheduled maintenance services
are performed, record the Repair Order #,
Distance and Engine Hours in the boxes
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Repair Order #:Distance:
Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature:
Dealer stamp

Bulb Specification Chart............................212
C
Capacities and Specifications -
6.2L................................................................203
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 207
Specifications..................................................... 204
Capacities and Specifications - 6.8L................................................................207
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................. 212
Specifications..................................................... 209
Capacities and Specifications................198
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 160
Catalytic Converter.......................................84
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)..................... 85
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing..................................................... 85
Changing a Bulb............................................157 Lamp Assembly Condensation..................... 157
Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Reverse Lamp Bulbs (Cut-Away Only)............................... 158
Replacing Front Parking Lamp and Direction Indicator Bulbs............................................... 158
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs............................ 157
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs......................... 158
Changing a Fuse...........................................139 Fuses....................................................................... 139
Changing a Road Wheel............................192 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 193
Tire Change Procedure..................................... 194
Changing the 12V Battery..........................153 Dual Batteries...................................................... 155
Reconnecting the Battery............................... 154
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................159
Changing the Wiper Blades......................155
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................155
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..................................................31
Child Restraint Positioning.........................25
Child Safety
........................................................17
General Information............................................. 17
Cleaning Leather Seats
..............................164 Cleaning Products
.......................................160
Materials................................................................ 160
Cleaning the Engine.....................................162
Cleaning the Exterior
..................................160
Cleaning the Headlamps.................................. 161
Exterior Chrome Parts....................................... 161
Exterior Plastic Parts.......................................... 161
Stripes or Graphics.............................................. 161
Underbody............................................................. 161
Under Hood........................................................... 161
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................163
Cleaning the Interior
....................................163
Mirrors..................................................................... 163
Cleaning the Wheels
...................................165
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
............................................................162
Climate Control..............................................66
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 144
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........37
Cruise Control
..................................................47
Principle of Operation........................................ 96
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................. 96
Customer Assistance
..................................124
D
Data Recording
..................................................7
911 Assist Privacy Notice...................................... 11
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment Data........................................................................\
9
Event Data................................................................. 9
Service Data............................................................. 8
Services That Third Parties Provide...............10
Services That We Provide.................................. 10
Vehicles With a Modem..................................... 10
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 10
Daytime Running Lamps............................50
Digital Radio...................................................219 HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 220
Direction Indicators.......................................50
Doors and Locks
.............................................42
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................33 Children and Airbags........................................... 37
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........33
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Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment........................................................ 37
Driving Aids......................................................98
Driving Hints....................................................116
Driving Through Water
.................................117
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 50
E
Economical Driving
.......................................116
Electromagnetic Compatibility..............294
Emission Law...................................................83 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance...........84
Tampering With a Noise Control System................................................................ 83
End User License Agreement.................296 SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA).............................................................. 296
Engine Block Heater......................................76 Using the Engine Block Heater........................ 76
Engine Coolant Check................................144 Adding Coolant.................................................... 145
Coolant Change................................................... 147
Engine Coolant Temperature Management................................................... 148
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................. 147
Recycled Coolant............................................... 146
Severe Climates................................................... 147
Engine Emission Control
.............................83
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 45
Engine Oil Check...........................................143 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 143
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................143
Engine Specifications - 6.2L
....................198
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 198
Engine Specifications - 6.8L....................198 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 199
Environment
......................................................15
Essential Towing Checks..........................108 Before Towing a Trailer...................................... 113
Hitches................................................................... 109
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC).......................................... 114
Safety Chains........................................................ 110
Trailer Brakes......................................................... 110Trailer Lamps.........................................................
113
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 109
When Towing a Trailer....................................... 113
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording............................................... 7
Exterior Mirrors
.................................................51
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 51
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 51
Telescoping Mirrors ............................................. 52
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................28 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 29
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................28
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 192
Floor Mats
.........................................................117
Ford Credit..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Ford Protect
...................................................274
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)........................................... 275
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................... 274
Fuel and Refueling..........................................77
Fuel Consumption..........................................81 Advertised Capacity............................................. 81
Fuel Economy......................................................... 81
Fuel Quality - E85...........................................77 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles................................................................ 77
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline.........78
Fuel Quality - Gasoline
.................................79
Choosing the Right Fuel..................................... 79
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................120
Fuses..................................................................131
Fuse Specification Chart.............................131
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel........136
Power Distribution Box...................................... 131
G
Gauges...............................................................53 Battery Voltage Gauge....................................... 54
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............54
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 53
Information Display............................................. 54
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Load Limit.........................................................99
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 103
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................... 99
Locking and Unlocking
.................................42
Autolock Feature.................................................. 43
Autounlock Feature............................................. 43
Enabling or Disabling Autolock and Autounlock......................................................... 43
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 43
Power Door Locks................................................ 42
Remote Control..................................................... 42
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 192
M
Maintenance
....................................................141
General Information........................................... 141
Manual Climate Control..............................66 Heater Only System............................................ 66
Manual Climate Control.................................... 66
Manual Seats
...................................................70
Manual Lumbar .................................................... 70
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................... 70
Recline Adjustment............................................. 70
Media Hub
......................................................224
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 58
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................. 51
Mobile Communications Equipment......14
Motorcraft Parts - 6.2L...............................199
Motorcraft Parts - 6.8L
.............................200
N
Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........279
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................144 Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System............................................................... 144Oil Check
See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 143
Opening and Closing the Hood................141
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.......................................................129
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........129
P
Parking Aids.....................................................94
Parking Brake...................................................92
Passive Anti-Theft System
.........................45
SecuriLock®........................................................... 45
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 45
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 42
Power Seats.......................................................71 Recline Adjustment.............................................. 71
Power Steering Fluid Check......................152
Power Windows...............................................51 Accessory Delay..................................................... 51
One-Touch Down.................................................. 51
Protecting the Environment........................15
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 192
R
Rear Axle...........................................................90
Rear Passenger Climate Controls
...........68
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 68
Switching the Rear Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
. 68
Rear View Camera.........................................94 Using the Rear View Camera System..........94
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera..................................... 94
Recommended Towing Weights
............105
Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle............................... 108
Reduced Engine Performance
..................116
Refueling...........................................................80 Fuel Filler Cap......................................................... 81
Remote Control
..............................................39
Car Finder................................................................. 41
Changing the Remote Control Battery........40
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