tow FORD E SERIES 2014 4.G Manual PDF

SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
If you operate your vehicleprimarilyin one of the more demanding
conditions listed below, you need to have some items maintained more
frequently. If you onlyoccasionallyoperate your vehicle under these
conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For
specific recommendations, see your dealership service advisor or
technician.
Towing a trailer or car-top carrier
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredInspect and lubricate U-joints, if equipped with
grease fittings.
See axle maintenance items underExceptions.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km)Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires*, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km) or six
monthsChange engine oil and filter.
Inspect and lubricate U-joints, if equipped with
grease fittings.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid on 4–speed
transmission.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease
seals if non-sealed bearings are used.
*Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels
when specified; rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted.
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EXCEPTIONS
Normal vehicle axle maintenance:Rear axles and power take-off
units with synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks equipped with
Ford-design axles are lubricated for life; do not check or change fluid
unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the assembly has been
submerged in water. During long periods of trailer towing with outside
temperatures above 70°F (21°C) and at wide-open throttle for long
periods above 45 mph (72 km/h), non-synthetic rear axle fluids should
be changed every 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) or three months,
whichever comes first. This interval can be waived if the axle is filled
with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting Ford specification
WSL-M2C192-A, part number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. Add friction
modifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A) or equivalent for complete refill of
Traction-Lok rear axles (seeTechnical specificationsin theCapacities
and Specificationschapter for details).
Police/Taxi/Livery vehicle axle maintenance:Change rear axle fluid
every 100000 miles (160000 kilometers). Rear axle fluid change may be
waived if the axle was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting
Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number FITZ-19580-B or
equivalent. Add four ounces (118 mL) of additive friction modifier XL-3
(EST-M2C118-A) or equivalent for complete refill of Traction-Lok rear
axles. The axle fluid should be changed anytime the axle has been
submerged in water.
California fuel filter replacement:If the vehicle is registered in
California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission
warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the 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 5000 miles (8000 kilometers).
If the available API SM or SN oils are not available, then the oil change
service interval is 3000 miles (4800 kilometers).
Engine air filter replacement:Engine air filter life 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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Safety restraints -
LATCH anchors ...........................28
Safety seats for children ............24
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................281
Satellite Radio ...........................367
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............419
SD card ......................................381
Seats
child safety seats ......................24
front seats ...........................96–97
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................62
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) .........330
Setting a destination ................381
Setting the clock ...............290–291
SIRIUS® satellite radio ....363, 381
SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands .................................366
SIRIUS Travel Link ...................377
SOS Post Crash Alert .................45
Spark plugs,
specifications .............270–271, 279
Special notice
ambulance conversions ............15
utility-type vehicles ..................15
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................272
Stability system .........................133
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......108
Starting your vehicle ........106, 108
jump starting ..........................174Status bars ................................349
Steering wheel ............................65
tilting .........................................65
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) ....................46
SYNC® AppLink™ ...................325
SYNC® customer support ........299
SYNC® Services ........................323
System overview .......................346
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........90–91
Text messaging .........................311
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....311, 313
Tilt steering wheel ......................65
Tires ...........................235–236, 260
alignment ................................250
care ..........................................235
changing ..........................260, 263
checking the pressure ............245
inflating ...................................243
label .........................................242
replacing ..........................248, 265
rotating ....................................251
safety practices .......................250
sidewall information ...............238
snow tires and chains ............252
spare tire .........................260–261
terminology .............................236
tire grades ...............................236
treadwear ........................235, 247
Towing ...............................150, 163
recreational towing .................164
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............157
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trailer towing ..........................150
wrecker ....................................163
Traction control ........................130
Traction-lok rear axle ...............127
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................323
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................157
Transmission .............................120
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....125
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................201
fluid, refill capacities ..............272
lubricant specifications ..........272
Troubleshooting ........................400
Turn signal ..................................69
U
Upfitter controls .......................284
USB port ....................................297
Using privacy mode ..................307
V
Vehicle health report ................321Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................280
Vehicle loading ..........................143
Ventilating your vehicle ...........108
Voice commands in media
mode ..........................................328
Voice commands in phone
mode ..........................................305
Voice recognition ......................351
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......77
Washer fluid ..............................208
Water, Driving through .............168
Where am I? ..............................377
Windows
power .........................................71
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................66
checking and adding fluid .....208
replacing wiper blades ...........212
Wrecker towing .........................163
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