trailer FORD E-450 2021 Owner's Guide

Note:
The tire pressure monitoring system
indicator light illuminates when the spare
tire is in use. To restore the full function of
the monitoring system, all road wheels
equipped with tire pressure monitoring
sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
Note: Do not use wheels or lug nuts
different than the original equipment, as this
may damage the wheel or mounting system.
If you get a flat tire when driving, do not
apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease your speed. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe
place on the side of the road.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized
dealer in order to prevent damage to the
tire pressure monitoring system sensors.
See Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(page 208). Replace the spare tire with a
road tire as soon as possible. During
repairing or replacing of the flat tire, have
the authorized dealer inspect the tire
pressure monitoring system sensor for
damage.
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire
Assembly Information WARNING:
Failure to follow these
guidelines could result in an increased
risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or
death.
If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and
tire, then it is intended for temporary use
only. This means that if you need to use it,
you should replace it as soon as possible
with a road wheel and tire assembly that
is the same size and type as the road tires
and wheels that were originally provided
by Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel
is damaged, it should be replaced rather
than repaired. A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
is defined as a spare wheel and tire
assembly that is different in brand, size or
appearance from the road tires and wheels
and can be one of three types:
1.
T-type mini-spare:
This spare tire
begins with the letter T for tire size and
may have Temporary Use Only molded in
the sidewall.
2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label
on wheel:
This spare tire has a label on
the wheel that states: THIS WHEEL AND
TIRE ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE
ONLY.
When driving with one of the dissimilar
spare tires listed above, do not:
• Exceed
50 mph (80 km/h).
• Load the vehicle beyond maximum
vehicle load rating listed on the Safety
Compliance Label.
• Tow a trailer.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.
• Use more than one dissimilar spare tire
at a time.
• Use commercial car washing
equipment.
• Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires
listed above at any one wheel location can
lead to impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability.
3. Full-size dissimilar spare without
label on wheel
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When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
•
Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
• Use more than one dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly at a time.
• Use commercial car washing
equipment.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare wheel
and tire assembly.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly can lead to
impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability.
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly additional
caution should be given to:
• Towing a trailer.
• Driving vehicles equipped with a
camper body.
• Driving vehicles with a load on the
cargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
and seek service as soon as possible.
Tire Change Procedure WARNING:
When one of the front
wheels is off the ground, the
transmission alone will not prevent the
vehicle from moving or slipping off the
jack, even if the transmission is in park
(P). WARNING:
To help prevent your
vehicle from moving when changing a
wheel, shift the transmission into park
(P), set the parking brake and use an
appropriate block or wheel chock to
secure the wheel diagonally opposite to
the wheel being changed. For example,
when changing the front left wheel,
place an appropriate block or wheel
chock on the right rear wheel. WARNING:
Do not get under a
vehicle that is only supported by a
vehicle jack. WARNING:
Do not attempt to
change a tire on the side of the vehicle
close to moving traffic. Pull far enough
off the road to avoid the danger of being
hit when operating the jack or changing
the wheel. WARNING:
Always use the jack
provided as original equipment with your
vehicle. If using a jack other than the one
provided, make sure the jack capacity is
adequate for the vehicle weight,
including any vehicle cargo or
modifications. If you are unsure if the jack
capacity is adequate, contact the
authorized dealer.
Note: Passengers should not remain in your
vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
Removing the flat wheel and tire
1. Park on a level surface, set the parking
brake and activate the hazard flashers.
2. Place the transmission in park (P) and
turn the engine off.
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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. Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display and perform services listed in the
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect the U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace the rear axle fluid. See axle maintenance items
under
Exceptions.
Every 22,500 mi
(36,000 km)
Replace the spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use
(Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery)
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display and perform services listed in the
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace the engine air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace the rear axle fluid. See axle maintenance items
under
Exceptions.
Every 22,500 mi
(36,000 km)
Replace the spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
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Data Recording..................................................7
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 Connectivity Device.............10
Vehicles With an Emergency Call System................................................................... 11
Vehicles With SYNC.............................................. 11
Daytime Running Lamps..............................51
Digital Radio
..................................................238
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 239
Direction Indicators
........................................52
Doors and Locks.............................................42
Driver Alert.........................................................111 Using Driver Alert.................................................. 111
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................33 Children and Airbags........................................... 37
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........33
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 37
Driving Aids.......................................................111
Driving Hints....................................................137
Driving Through Water................................138
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 51
E
Economical Driving
.......................................137
Electromagnetic Compatibility...............267
Emission Law..................................................88
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance...........89
Tampering With a Noise Control System................................................................ 88
End User License Agreement.................269 SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA).............................................................. 269
Engine Block Heater
.....................................80
Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 80
Engine Coolant Check................................165 Adding Coolant................................................... 165Coolant Change...................................................
167
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 168
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................. 167
Recycled Coolant................................................ 167
Severe Climates................................................... 167
Engine Emission Control
.............................88
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 45
Engine Oil Check
...........................................163
Adding Engine Oil............................................... 163
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................163
Engine Specifications.................................219 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 219
Environment
......................................................15
Essential Towing Checks...........................130 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 134
Hitches..................................................................... 131
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 135
Safety Chains........................................................ 131
Trailer Brakes......................................................... 131
Trailer Lamps........................................................ 134
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 130
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 135
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording............................................... 7
Exterior Mirrors
................................................55
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 55
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 55
Telescoping Mirrors ............................................ 56
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................28 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 29
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................28
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 213
Floor Mats
.......................................................138
Ford Credit.........................................................12
US Only...................................................................... 12
Ford Protect
...................................................248
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 249
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 248
Fuel and Refueling
.........................................82
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Using Lap and Shoulder Belts..........................
19
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster.........................................57
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................51
Instrument Panel............................................16
Interior Mirror...................................................56
Automatic Dimming Mirror............................... 56
Manual Dimming Mirror..................................... 56
Introduction........................................................5
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................142 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 142
Jump Starting....................................................... 142
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 142
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 143
K
Keys and Remote Controls.........................39
L
Lane Keeping System
...................................112
Switching the System On and Off.................113
System Display..................................................... 113
System Settings................................................... 113
Troubleshooting................................................... 114
Lighting Control
..............................................50
Flashing the Headlamp High Beam...............51
Headlamp High Beam....................................... 50
Lighting..............................................................50 General Information........................................... 50
Limited Slip Differential..............................96
Load Carrying
.................................................120
Load Limit.......................................................120 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 124
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 120
Locking and Unlocking
.................................42
Autolock Feature.................................................. 43
Autounlock Feature............................................. 43
Enabling or Disabling Autolock and Autounlock......................................................... 43
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 43Power Door Locks................................................
42
Remote Control..................................................... 42
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 213
M
Maintenance...................................................161 General Information........................................... 161
Manual Climate Control..............................70 Heater Only System............................................ 70
Manual Climate Control.................................... 70
Manual Seats...................................................74 Manual Lumbar .................................................... 74
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................... 74
Recline Adjustment............................................. 74
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 63
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 55
Mobile Communications Equipment......14
Motorcraft Parts
............................................219
N
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
...........253
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................164
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 163
Opening and Closing the Hood................161
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................149
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........149
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control............................................................54
P
Parking Aids
.....................................................101
Parking Brake..................................................98
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................45
SecuriLock®........................................................... 45
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 45
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Perchlorate.........................................................11
Playing Media From a USB Device........243
Selecting the USB Device............................... 243
Supported Audio File Formats...................... 243
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 42
Power Seats......................................................75
Recline Adjustment............................................. 75
Power Steering Fluid Check......................172
Power Windows
..............................................55
Accessory Delay.................................................... 55
One-Touch Down................................................. 55
Pre-Collision Assist
.......................................116
Adjusting the Pre-Collision Assist
Settings............................................................... 117
Blocked Sensors.................................................. 118
Distance Indication and Alert.......................... 117
Using the Pre-Collision Assist System........116
Protecting the Environment........................15
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 213
R
Rear Axle
...........................................................96
Rear Passenger Climate Controls.............72
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................... 72
Switching the Rear Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
.. 72
Rear View Camera........................................101 Using the Rear View Camera System..........101
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 101
Recommended Towing Weights............126 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle............................... 129
Reduced Engine Performance.................137
Refueling...........................................................85 Fuel Filler Cap....................................................... 86
Remote Control
..............................................39
Car Finder................................................................. 41
Changing the Remote Control Battery........40
Reprogramming the Remote Control..........40
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................. 41
Removing a Headlamp...............................176
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............185 Replacement Parts
Recommendation........................................12
Collision Repairs.................................................... 12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 12
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control..............................................................41
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................150
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................149
Resuming the Set Speed..........................104
Roadside Assistance
..................................140
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance......................................................... 141
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 140
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 140
Roadside Emergencies..............................140
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................... 137
Running Out of Fuel......................................84 Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................... 85
S
Safety Precautions
........................................82
Satellite Radio...............................................241
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................. 242
Satellite Radio Reception Factors................241
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service................... 241
Troubleshooting................................................. 242
Scheduled Maintenance Record............257
Scheduled Maintenance
..........................250
Seatbelt Extensions.......................................31
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.....................30
Seatbelts............................................................27 Principle of Operation......................................... 27
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................30
Conditions of operation..................................... 30
Seats....................................................................73
Security..............................................................45
Setting the Cruise Control Speed..........103 Changing the Set Speed.................................. 103
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Sitting in the Correct Position....................73
Snow Chains
See: Using Snow Chains................................. 207
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 213
Special Notices................................................12 Fleet Telematics Modem.................................... 13
FordPass Connect................................................. 13
New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles........................................ 13
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................ 13
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Using your Vehicle as an Ambulance............14
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................255
Exceptions............................................................ 256
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 103
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................. 78
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................78
Failure to Start....................................................... 79
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................. 79
Important Ventilating Information.................79
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................. 79
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary........................................................... 79
Starting and Stopping the Engine...........78 General Information............................................ 78
Steering.............................................................115 Hydraulic Power Steering................................. 115
Steering Wheel
................................................47
Streaming Bluetooth Audio.....................243 Selecting a Bluetooth Source....................... 243
Sun Visors.........................................................56 Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 56
Supplementary Restraints System
.........32
Principle of Operation......................................... 32
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off.....................................................53
Activating the Automatic High Beam Control................................................................. 53
Switching Cruise Control On and Off...................................................................103
Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 103Switching Cruise Control On..........................
103
Symbols Glossary.............................................5
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............219
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................147
Tire Care...........................................................189 Glossary of Tire Terminology.......................... 191
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 189
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................. 192
Temperature A B C............................................ 190
Traction AA A B C............................................... 190
Treadwear............................................................. 190
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........208 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 209
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 209
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 188
Towing a Trailer..............................................125 Load Placement.................................................. 125
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels...........................................................136
Emergency Towing............................................. 136
Recreational Towing.......................................... 136
Towing...............................................................125
Traction Control
............................................100
Principle of Operation...................................... 100
Transmission Code Designation.............222
Transmission....................................................92
Transporting the Vehicle............................143
U
Under Hood Overview
................................162
USB Port.........................................................244
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................104 Automatic Cancellation................................... 107
Blocked Sensor................................................... 109
Canceling the Set Speed................................. 107
Changing the Set Speed.................................. 107
Detection Issues................................................. 108
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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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