brake FORD E SERIES 2016 4.G Owner's Guide

•
Avoid towing in adverse weather
conditions. The trailer brake controller
does not provide anti-lock control of
the trailer wheels. Trailer wheels can
lock up on slippery surfaces, resulting
in reduced stability of trailer and tow
vehicle.
• The trailer brake controller is equipped
with a feature that reduces output at
vehicle speeds below 11 mph (18 km/h)
so trailer and vehicle braking is not jerky
or harsh. This feature is only available
when applying the brakes using your
vehicle's brake pedal, not the
controller.
• The controller interacts with the brake
control system and powertrain control
system of your vehicle to provide the
best performance on different road
conditions.
• Your vehicle's brake system and the
trailer brake system work
independently of each other. Changing
the gain setting on the controller does
not affect the operation of your
vehicle's brakes whether you attach a
trailer or not.
• When you switch the engine off, the
controller output is disabled and the
display and module shut down. The
controller module and display turn on
when you switch the ignition on.
• The trailer brake controller is only a
factory-installed or dealer-installed
item. Ford is not responsible for
warranty or performance of the
controller due to misuse or customer
installation. Trailer Lamps WARNING
Never connect any trailer lamp wiring
to the vehicle's tail lamp wiring; this
may damage the electrical system
resulting in fire. Contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible for assistance
in proper trailer tow wiring installation.
Additional electrical equipment may be
required. Trailer lamps are required on most towed
vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake
lights, direction indicators and hazard lights
are working.
Before Towing a Trailer
Practice turning, stopping and backing up
to get the feel of your vehicle-trailer
combination before starting on a trip.
When turning, make wider turns so the
trailer wheels clear curbs and other
obstacles.
When Towing a Trailer
•
Do not drive faster than 70 mph
(113 km/h) during the first 500 mi
(800 km).
• Do not make full-throttle starts.
• Check your hitch, electrical connections
and trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly
after you have traveled 50 mi (80 km).
• When stopped in congested or heavy
traffic during hot weather, place the
gearshift in position P to aid engine and
transmission cooling and to help A/C
performance.
• Switch off the speed control with
heavy loads or in hilly terrain. The
speed control may turn off
automatically when you are towing on
long, steep grades.
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Shift to a lower gear when driving down
a long or steep hill. Do not apply the
brakes continuously, as they may
overheat and become less effective.
• If your transmission is equipped with a
Grade Assist or Tow/Haul feature, use
this feature when towing. This provides
engine braking and helps eliminate
excessive transmission shifting for
optimum fuel economy and
transmission cooling.
• If your vehicle is equipped with
AdvanceTrac with RSC, this system
may turn on during typical cornering
maneuvers with a heavily loaded trailer.
This is normal. Turning the corner at a
slower speed while towing may reduce
this tendency.
• If you are towing a trailer frequently in
hot weather, hilly conditions, at the
gross combined weight rating (or any
combination of these factors), consider
refilling your rear axle with synthetic
gear lubricant. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 191).
• Allow more distance for stopping with
a trailer attached. Anticipate stops and
brake gradually.
• Avoid parking on a grade. However, if
you must park on a grade:
1. Turn the steering wheel to point your vehicle tires away from traffic flow.
2. Set your vehicle parking brake.
3. Place the automatic transmission in position
P.
4. Place wheel chocks in front and back of the trailer wheels. (Chocks not
included with vehicle.) Your vehicle may be equipped with a
temporary or conventional spare tire. A
"temporary" spare tire is different in size
(diameter or width), tread-type
(All-Season or All Terrain) or is from a
different manufacturer than the road tires
on your vehicle. Consult information on the
tire label or Safety Compliance label for
limitations when using.
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or
Personal Watercraft (PWC)
Note:
Disconnect the wiring to the trailer
before
backing the trailer into the water.
Note: Reconnect the wiring to the trailer
after
removing the trailer from the water.
When backing down a ramp during boat
launching or retrieval:
• Do not allow the static water level to
rise above the bottom edge of the rear
bumper.
• Do not allow waves to break higher
than
6 in (15 cm) above the bottom
edge of the rear bumper.
Exceeding these limits may allow water to
enter vehicle components:
• Causing internal damage to the
components.
• Affecting driveability, emissions and
reliability.
Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime
the rear axle has been submerged in water.
Water may have contaminated the rear
axle lubricant, which is not normally
checked or changed unless a leak is
suspected or other axle repair is required.
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Avoid using speed control in hilly
terrain.
• Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving.
• Avoid carrying unnecessary weight.
• Avoid adding particular accessories to
your vehicle (e.g. bug deflectors,
rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski
racks).
• Avoid driving with the wheels out of
alignment.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING
Do not drive through flowing or deep
water as you may lose control of your
vehicle.
Note:
Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water,
check the depth. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the wheel
hubs. When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so:
•
Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
• Check that the horn works.
• Check that the exterior lights work.
• Turn the steering wheel to check that
the steering power assist works.
FLOOR MATS WARNINGS
Always use floor mats that are
designed to fit the foot well of your
vehicle. Only use floor mats that
leave the pedal area unobstructed. Only
use floor mats that are firmly secured to
retention posts so that they cannot slip out
of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in
other ways. Pedals that cannot move freely can
cause loss of vehicle control and
increase the risk of serious personal
injury. Always make sure that the floor
mats are properly attached to the
retention posts in the carpet that are
supplied with your vehicle. Floor mats must
be properly secured to both retention posts
to make sure mats do not shift out of
position. Never place floor mats or any other
covering in the vehicle foot well that
cannot be properly secured to
prevent them from moving and interfering
with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle.
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Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay number
Auxiliary switch #4 relay.
—
7
Auxiliary switch #3 relay.
—
8
Modified vehicle and stripped chassis run/
start relay.
—
9
Not used.
—
10
Not used.
—
11
Modified vehicle and stripped chassis run/
start.
40A**
12
Starter solenoid relay.
30A**
13
Run/start relay.
40A**
14
Modified vehicle and stripped chassis
battery.
40A**
15
Auxiliary air conditioning blower.
50A**
16
Trailer tow battery charge.
50A**
17
Trailer tow park feed.
Electric trailer brake.
30A**
18
Trailer brake controller.
Auxiliary switch #1.
30A**
19
Auxiliary switch #2.
30A**
20
Not used.
—
21
Not used.
—
22
Air conditioning clutch relay.
—
23
Horn relay (stripped chassis).
—
24
Run/start relay.
—
25
Not used.
—
26
Not used.
—
27
Back-up lamp.
20A*
28
Air conditioning clutch.
10A*
29
Brake on/off switch.
10A*
30
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Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay number
Cluster battery (stripped chassis).
10A*
31
Blower motor.
50A**
32
Anti-lock brake system pump.
40A**
33
Stripped chassis horn.
20A**
34
Powertrain control module relay.
40A**
35
Ignition switch (stripped chassis).
20A**
36
Trailer tow left-hand side stop lamp and
direction indicator lamp relay.
—
37
Trailer tow right-hand side stop lamp and
direction indicator lamp relay.
—
38
Back-up lamp relay.
—
39
Blower motor relay.
—
40
Not used.
—
41
Diagnostic connector (stripped chassis).
15A*
42
Fuel pump.
20A*
43
Auxiliary switch #3.
10A*
44
Auxiliary switch #4.
15A*
45
Powertrain control module keep alive
memory power.
10A*
46
Canister vent control valve.
Powertrain control module relay coil.
Anti-lock brake system relay coil.
40A**
47
Trailer tow stop lamp and direction indic-
ator lamps.
20A**
48
Wiper motor.
30A**
49
Not used.
—
50
Cutaway.
20A**
51
Modified vehicle and stripped chassis run/
start relay coil.
10A*
52
Anti-lock brake system run/start feed.
10A*
53
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Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay number
Vehicle power 4.
15A*
78
Engine ignition coil relay coil.
Vehicle power 5.
10A*
79
Transmission.
Cluster run/start (stripped chassis).
10A*
80
Not used.
—
81
Not used.
—
82
Fuel pump diode.
—
83
Not used.
—
84
Auxiliary switch #1 relay.
—
85
*Mini fuses.
**A1S fuses.
Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel WARNING
Always disconnect the battery before
servicing high current fuses. Note:
If your vehicle is equipped with dual
batteries, disconnecting the primary
under-hood battery does not remove power
from all circuits.
The fuse panel is located to the left of the
brake pedal and mounted onto the lower
left cowl panel. Remove the fuse panel
cover to access the fuses.
To remove a fuse, use the fuse puller tool
provided on the inside of the fuse panel
cover.
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Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay number
Inverter B+.
30A
1
Not used (spare).
15A
2
Not used (spare).
15A
3
Not used (spare).
30A
4
Passenger compartment fuse panel.
10A
5
Brake-shift interlock.
Direction indicators lamps.
20A
6
Hazard lamps.
Stop lamps.
Left-side headlamp low beam.
10A
7
Right-side headlamp low beam.
10A
8
Courtesy lamps.
15A
9
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Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay number
Switch illumination.
15A
10
Not used (spare).
10A
11
Not used (spare).
7.5A
12
Mirrors.
5A
13
SYNC.
10A
14
Global positioning system module.
Not used (spare).
10A
15
Not used (spare).
15A
16
Door locks.
20A
17
Not used (spare).
20A
18
Not used (spare).
25A
19
Diagnostic connector (except stripped
chassis).
15A
20
Not used (spare).
15A
21
Parking lamps.
15A
22
License plate lamps.
Headlamp high beams.
15A
23
Horn (except stripped chassis).
20A
24
Demand lighting.
10A
25
Cluster (except stripped chassis).
10A
26
Ignition switch feed.
20A
27
Audio mute (start).
5A
28
Cluster (except stripped chassis).
5A
29
Not used (spare).
5A
30
Not used (spare).
10A
31
Restraints module.
10A
32
Trailer brake controller.
10A
33
Not used (spare).
5A
34
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help
maintain its roadworthiness and resale
value. There is a large network of
authorized dealers that are there to help
you with their professional servicing
expertise. We believe that their specially
trained technicians are best qualified to
service your vehicle properly and expertly.
They are supported by a wide range of
highly specialized tools developed
specifically for servicing your vehicle.
If your vehicle requires professional service,
an authorized dealer can provide the
necessary parts and service. Check your
warranty information to find out which
parts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants,
fluids and service parts conforming to
specifications. Motorcraft® parts are
designed and built to provide the best
performance in your vehicle.
Precautions
•
Do not work on a hot engine.
• Make sure that nothing gets caught in
moving parts.
• Do not work on a vehicle with the
engine running in an enclosed space,
unless you are sure you have enough
ventilation.
• Keep all open flames and other burning
material (such as cigarettes) away
from the battery and all fuel related
parts.
Working with the Engine Off
1. Set the parking brake and shift to park
(P). 2. Switch off the engine.
3. Block the wheels.
Working with the Engine On WARNING
To reduce the risk of vehicle damage
and/or personal burn injuries, do not
start your engine with the air cleaner
removed and do not remove it while the
engine is running. 1.
Set the parking brake and shift to park
(P).
2. Block the wheels.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD 1.
Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
handle located under the bottom left
corner of the instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and push
the auxiliary latch, located in the center
of the top grille, to the left in order to
release the hood.
3. Lift the hood and secure it with the prop rod.
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW
Windshield washer fluid reservoir: See Washer Fluid Check (page 145).
A
Engine oil filler cap:
See Engine Oil Check (page 138).
B
Automatic transmission fluid dipstick:
See Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check (page 142).
C
Air filter assembly:
See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 155).
D
Engine oil dipstick:
See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 138).
E
Brake fluid reservoir:
See Brake Fluid Check (page 144).
F
Engine coolant reservoir:
See Engine Coolant Check (page 139).
G
Power steering fluid reservoir:
See Power Steering Fluid Check (page 145).
H
Battery:
See Changing the 12V Battery (page 145).
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