oil FORD E-450 2022 Owner's Guide

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
Note: Do not exceed the mileage or time intervals. Maintenance
Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth. 1
Every
7,500 mi
(12,000 km) Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear,
looseness or drag.
Perform a multi-point inspection.
Change the engine oil and filter.
Every
10,000 mi
(16,000 km) /12 months or 450
engine hours,
whichever
comes first
1 Rotate the front wheels on vehicles with dual rear wheels when specified. Only rotate
the rear wheels if you notice unusual wear. Maintenance
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult dealer for require-
ments.
Every
15,000 mi
(24,000 km) Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft
and the U-joints.
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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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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 the tires1
, inspect tires for wear and measure the
tread depth.
Change the engine oil and filter. 2
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
Perform a multi-point inspection.
1 Vehicles 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 168). Exclusive Use of E85 - Flex Fuel Vehicles Only
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank with regular
unleaded fuel.
Every oil change
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. We however, urge 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)
.
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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.
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Connected Vehicle –
Troubleshooting........................................235
Connected Vehicle – Frequently Asked Questions......................................................... 235
Connecting a Bluetooth® Device...........241
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network........................................................235
Connecting FordPass to the Modem.........235
Disabling the Connectivity Device...............235
Enabling and Disabling the Modem...........235
What Is the Modem.......................................... 235
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 169
Cooling System Capacity and Specification
...............................................227
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......40
Cruise Control
................................................109
Cruise Control Indicators............................110
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
...............................................49
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control............................................................49
Customer Assistance
..................................149
Customer Information...............................259
Radio Frequency Certification
Labels................................................................ 259
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Daytime Running Lamps.............................54
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
............53
Digital Radio..................................................239
Direction Indicators.......................................54
Doors and Locks.............................................45
Driver Alert.......................................................118
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................36
Driving Aids......................................................118
Driving Hints....................................................141
Driving Through Water
................................142
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 54
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................53 E
Economical Driving.......................................141
Electromagnetic Compatibility
..............263
Emission Law...................................................92
End User License Agreement.................266
Engine Block Heater
.....................................84
Engine Coolant Check................................169
Engine Emission Control.............................92
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 48
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification...............................................226
Engine Oil Check
...........................................167
Engine Oil Dipstick........................................167
Engine Specifications.................................223
Environment......................................................17
Essential Towing Checks...........................134
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Exterior Mirrors
.................................................57
F
Fastening the Seatbelts
................................31
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 217
Floor Mats........................................................142
Ford Credit
.........................................................14
Ford Protect...................................................249
Fuel and Refueling
........................................86
Fuel Consumption.........................................90
Fuel Filter
.........................................................180
Fuel Quality - E85..........................................86
Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................88
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................145
Fuel Tank Capacity......................................228
Fuses.................................................................155
Fuse Specification Chart...........................155
G
Gauges...............................................................59
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................... 96
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................42
General Maintenance Information.........251
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Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada..........................................................152
Getting the Services You Need...............149
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 102
Hazard Flashers............................................145
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 179
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp............................ 181
Headrest See: Head Restraints........................................... 77
Head Restraints
...............................................77
Heating See: Climate Control........................................... 74
Hill Start Assist..............................................103
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate............................................................75
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
............................................................102
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........165
Horn....................................................................50
Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid Capacity and Specification
......................................233
I
Ignition Switch
.................................................82
In California (U.S. Only).............................150
Information Display Control
......................50
Information Displays.....................................65
General Information............................................ 65
Information Messages.................................69
Installing Child Restraints...........................22
Instrument Cluster........................................59
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
.....................53
Instrument Panel............................................18
Interior Mirror...................................................58
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................146 K
Keys and Remote Controls
.........................42
L
Lane Keeping System..................................119
Lighting Control..............................................52
Lighting...............................................................52 General Information............................................ 52
Limited Slip Differential............................100
Load Carrying
..................................................127
Load Limit........................................................127
Locking and Unlocking.................................45
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 217
M
Maintenance..................................................165 General Information.......................................... 165
Manual Climate Control...............................74
Manual Seats
...................................................78
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 65
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 57
Mobile Communications Equipment
......16
Motorcraft Parts...........................................223
N
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........254
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................168
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 167
Opening and Closing the Hood...............165
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.......................................................153
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control............................................................56
P
Parking Aids
....................................................107
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