brakes FORD E SERIES 2017 4.G Owner's Manual
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General
•
Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated
place.
• Protect from sunlight, if possible.
• If vehicles are stored outside, they
require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and damage.
Body
• Wash your vehicle thoroughly to
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing
and the underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle if it is
stored in exposed locations.
• Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary
when you wash your vehicle.
• Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with
a light grade oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature. •
With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
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WARNING
Under-inflation is the most
common cause of tire failures
and may result in severe tire
cracking, tread separation or
blowout, with unexpected loss of
vehicle control and increased risk
of injury. Under-inflation increases
sidewall flexing and rolling
resistance, resulting in heat
buildup and internal damage to
the tire. It also may result in
unnecessary tire stress, irregular
wear, loss of vehicle control and
accidents. A tire can lose up to
half of its air pressure and not
appear to be flat! Always inflate your tires to the
Ford recommended inflation
pressure even if it is less than the
maximum inflation pressure
information found on the tire. The
Ford recommended tire inflation
pressure is found on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label or
Tire Label (affixed to either the
door hinge pillar, door-latch post,
or the door edge that meets the
door-latch post, next to the
driver's seating position), or Tire
Label located on the B-pillar or
the edge of the driver's door.
Failure to follow the tire pressure
recommendations can cause
uneven treadwear patterns and
adversely affect the way your
vehicle handles Note:
Do not reduce tire pressure
to change the ride characteristics
of the vehicle. If you do not
maintain the inflation pressure at
the levels specified by Ford, your
vehicle may experience a condition
known as shimmy. Shimmy is a
severe vibration and oscillation in
the steering wheel after the vehicle
travels over a bump or dip in the
road that does not dampen out by
itself. Shimmy may result from
significant under-inflation of the
tires, improper tires (load range,
size, or type), or vehicle
modifications such as lift-kits. In
the event that your vehicle
experiences shimmy, you should
slowly reduce speed by either lifting
off the accelerator pedal or lightly
applying the brakes. The shimmy
will cease as the vehicle speed
decreases.
Maximum Inflation Pressure is
the tire manufacturer's maximum
permissible pressure and the
pressure at which the maximum
load can be carried by the tire. This
pressure is normally higher than
the manufacturer ’s recommended
cold inflation pressure which can
be found on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label
(affixed to either the door hinge
pillar, door-latch post, or the door
edge that meets the door-latch
post, next to the driver's seating
position), or Tire Label located on
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control........................................... 63
About This Manual...........................................5
ABS See: Brakes............................................................. 88
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes.................................................................. 88
Accessories....................................................263 Exterior Style....................................................... 263
Interior Style........................................................ 263
Lifestyle................................................................. 263
Peace of Mind..................................................... 263
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 10
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................147 Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
(Aerodynamic Headlamps)...................... 149
Vertical and Horizontal Aim Adjustment (Sealed Beam Headlamps)...................... 148
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................43
Airbag Disposal...............................................34
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control........................................... 63
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter..............155
Appendices....................................................286
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............53 Fail-Safe Cooling Warning Chime.................. 53
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 53
Key in Ignition Warning Chime......................... 53
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 53
Shift to Park Warning Chime........................... 54
Audio System...............................................206 General Information......................................... 206
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC.............................................................208
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/ FM...................................................................207
Automatic Transmission
.............................83
Brake-Shift Interlock........................................... 85
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................... 86
Understanding the Shift Positions of a 6– Speed Automatic Transmission..........84 Understanding the Shift Positions of the
5– Speed Automatic Transmission..........83
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
..............................................................141
Automatic Transmission Fluid Filter...........144
Checking Automatic Transmission
Fluid..................................................................... 141
Auxiliary Power Points
..................................70
110 Volt AC Power Point..................................... 70
12 Volt DC Power Point....................................... 70
Locations................................................................. 70
Auxiliary Switches.......................................264
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 145
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........134
Booster Seats...................................................19 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 20
Brake Fluid Check
.........................................144
Brakes................................................................88 General Information........................................... 88
Breaking-In......................................................110
Bulb Specification Chart............................153
C
California Proposition 65...............................9
Capacities and Specifications - 6.2L..................................................................197
Specifications...................................................... 198
Capacities and Specifications - 6.8L.................................................................201
Specifications..................................................... 202
Capacities and Specifications
.................192
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior................................ 157
Changing a Bulb
.............................................151
Lamp Assembly Condensation...................... 151
Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Reverse Lamp Bulbs (Cut-Away Only)............................... 153
Replacing Front Parking Lamp and Direction Indicator Bulbs................................................ 152
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs (Aerodynamic)................................................ 151
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs......................... 152
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Hitches...................................................................
103
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 108
Safety Chains....................................................... 104
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 104
Trailer Lamps........................................................ 107
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 103
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 107
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording............................................... 7
Exterior Mirrors.................................................47
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 47
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 47
Telescoping Mirrors ............................................ 48
F
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................24 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 25
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................24
Floor Mats
..........................................................111
Ford Credit...........................................................9
US Only....................................................................... 9
Ford Protect
..................................................266
EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN (CANADA
ONLY)................................................................ 267
Ford Protect (U.S. Only)................................. 266
Fuel and Refueling.........................................75
Fuel Consumption.........................................79 Calculating Fuel Economy................................ 79
Filling the Fuel Tank............................................. 79
Fuel Quality - E85
..........................................76
Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................... 76
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline.........77
Fuel Quality - Gasoline.................................76 Choosing the Right Fuel..................................... 76
Fuel Shutoff
.....................................................114
Fuses.................................................................125
Fuse Specification Chart............................125 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........129
Power Distribution Box..................................... 125
G
Gauges...............................................................49 Battery Voltage Gauge....................................... 50
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............50 Fuel Gauge..............................................................
49
Information Display............................................. 50
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................35
General Maintenance Information
.......268
Multi-point Inspection..................................... 270
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 269
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 268
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 268
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 268
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada...........................................................121
Getting the Services You Need
.................118
Away From Home................................................ 118
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................... 89
Hazard Warning Flashers
............................114
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 147
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp.......................... 150
Head Restraints..............................................67
Heating See: Climate Control........................................... 63
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
............................................................65
Cooling the Interior Quickly.............................. 65
General Hints......................................................... 65
Heating the Interior Quickly.............................. 65
Maximum Cooling Performance in Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel
and Footwell Positions................................. 66
Recommended Settings for Cooling ...........65
Recommended Settings for Heating............65
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................. 66
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures................................................... 65
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
.............................................................88
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........134
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Using SYNC™ With Your Media
Player............................................................244
Accessing Your Play Menu............................. 249
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 244
Media Menu Features....................................... 247
Media Voice Commands................................ 246
System Settings.................................................. 251
What's Playing?................................................. 245
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............221
Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 225
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 230
Making a Call....................................................... 224
Pairing a Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................... 221
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................. 222
Phone Options during an Active Call.........224
Phone Voice Commands................................ 222
Receiving Calls.................................................... 224
System Settings.................................................. 231
Text Messaging................................................... 228
Using Traction Control.................................90 Switching the System Off ............................... 90
System Indicator Lights and Messages........................................................... 90
Using Voice Recognition............................218 Initiating a Voice Session................................. 218
System Interaction and Feedback...............219
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)...........................121
V
Vehicle Care
....................................................156
General Information.......................................... 156
Vehicle Certification Label........................196
Vehicle Identification Number.................195
Vehicle Storage..............................................161 Battery.................................................................... 162
Body........................................................................\
. 162
Brakes..................................................................... 162
Cooling system.................................................... 162
Engine..................................................................... 162
Fuel system........................................................... 162
General................................................................... 162
Miscellaneous...................................................... 163
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 163Tires........................................................................\
.
162
Ventilation See: Climate Control........................................... 63
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............195
Voice Control
...................................................43
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................51 Anti-Lock Braking System................................. 51
Anti-Theft System................................................ 51
Battery....................................................................... 51
Brake System.......................................................... 51
Check Fuel Cap...................................................... 51
Cruise Control........................................................ 52
Direction Indicator................................................ 52
Engine Coolant Temperature........................... 52
Engine Oil................................................................ 52
Fasten Safety Belt................................................ 52
High Beam............................................................... 52
Low Fuel Level....................................................... 52
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................... 52
Powertrain Malfunction/Electronic Throttle Control................................................................. 52
Service Engine Soon............................................ 52
Traction Control System.................................... 53
Traction Control System Off............................ 53
Transmission Tow/Haul..................................... 53
Washer Fluid Check.....................................145
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior................................ 157
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 44
Waxing..............................................................158
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 187
Wheels and Tires..........................................164 General Information.......................................... 164
Technical Specifications................................... 191
Windows and Mirrors....................................47
Windshield Washers
.....................................44
Windshield Wipers........................................44
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades................... 147
Wipers and Washers.....................................44
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