tires FORD E SERIES 2023 Workshop Manual

Be sure to ask your dealership serviceadvisor or technician about the multi-pointvehicle inspection. It is a comprehensiveway to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives youimmediate feedback on the overallcondition 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
Every7,500 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.Every10,000 mi(16,000 km)/12 monthsor 450enginehours,whichevercomes first
1 Rotate the front wheels on vehicles with dual rear wheels when specified. Only rotatethe rear wheels if you notice unusual wear.
Maintenance
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult dealer for require-ments.
Every15,000 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, driveshaftand the U-joints.
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Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions (Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads)
Replace engine air filter.Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormalnoise, wear, looseness or drag.Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate the tires1, inspect tires for wear and measure thetread depth.
Change the engine oil and filter.2Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)or six monthsPerform a multi-point inspection.
1Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheelsonly if unusual wear is noted.2Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change. See OilChange Indicator Reset (page 165).
Exclusive Use of E85 - Flex Fuel Vehicles Only
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank with regularunleaded fuel.Every oil change
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the NormalSchedule:
Axle(s) and transfer case, four-wheel drivevehicles, fluid changes or level checks arenot required unless a leak is suspected orthe assembly has been submerged inwater. Contact an authorized dealer forservice.
California fuel filter replacement: If youregister your vehicle in California, theCalifornia Air Resources Board hasdetermined that the failure to perform thismaintenance item does not nullify theemission warranty or limit recall liabilitybefore the completion of your vehicle'suseful life. We however, urge you to haveall recommended maintenance servicesperformed at the specified intervals andto record all vehicle service.
Hot climate oil change intervals:Vehicles operating in the Middle East,North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa orlocations with similar climates using anAmerican Petroleum Institute (API)Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certificationmark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normaloil change interval is 5,000 mi (8,000 km).
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Connected Vehicle –Troubleshooting........................................236Connected Vehicle – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................236Connecting a Bluetooth® Device..........240Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork........................................................236Connecting FordPass to the Modem.........236Disabling the Connectivity Device...............236Enabling and Disabling the Modem...........236What Is the Modem..........................................236Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................166Cooling System Capacity andSpecification..............................................228Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......40Cruise Control................................................107Cruise Control Indicators...........................108Cruise Control - Vehicles With: AdaptiveCruise Control...............................................49Cruise Control - Vehicles With: CruiseControl............................................................49Customer Assistance..................................146Customer Information...............................255Radio Frequency Certification Labels........255
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Data Privacy......................................................13Daytime Running Lamps.............................53Direction Indicators.......................................54Doors and Locks.............................................45Driver Alert........................................................115Driver and Passenger Airbags...................36Driving Aids......................................................115Driving Hints...................................................138Driving Through Water................................139DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps.........................53
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Economical Driving......................................138Electromagnetic Compatibility..............259Emergency Call System Data.....................16Emission Law...................................................92End User License Agreement..................262Engine Block Heater.....................................84
Engine Coolant Check................................166Engine Emission Control.............................92Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................48Engine Oil Capacity andSpecification...............................................227Engine Oil Check...........................................164Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................164Engine Specifications.................................224Environment......................................................17Essential Towing Checks............................131Event Data.........................................................14Exterior Mirrors.................................................57
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Fastening the Seatbelts................................31Flat TireSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................215Floor Mats.......................................................139Ford Credit...........................................................9Ford Protect...................................................245Fuel and Refueling........................................86Fuel Consumption.........................................90Fuel Filter..........................................................177Fuel Quality - E85..........................................86Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................88Fuel Shutoff....................................................142Fuel Tank Capacity......................................229Fuses.................................................................152Fuse Specification Chart............................152
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Gauges...............................................................59GearboxSee: Transmission...............................................96General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................42General Maintenance Information........247Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada..........................................................149Getting the Services You Need...............146
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake..............................................101
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Power Seats.....................................................79Power Steering Fluid Check......................174Power Windows..............................................57Pre-Collision Assist......................................120Protecting the Environment........................17PunctureSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................215
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Radio Frequency CertificationLabels............................................................255Cruise Control Module.....................................255Rear Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification...............................................232Rear Passenger Climate Controls............76Rear View Camera.......................................106Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera...................................106Recommended Towing Weights............130Reduced Engine Performance.................138Refueling...........................................................89Remote Control..............................................42Removing a Headlamp...............................178Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............186Replacement PartsRecommendation........................................10Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................44Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)................................................................151Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)..............................................................150Resuming the Set Speed..........................108Roadside Assistance....................................141Roadside Emergencies................................141Running-InSee: Breaking-In..................................................139Running Out of Fuel......................................88
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Safety Precautions........................................86Scheduled Maintenance...........................247Seatbelt Extensions......................................34Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................33Seatbelts...........................................................30Principle of Operation........................................30
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime...............................................................33Seats....................................................................77Security..............................................................48Service Data......................................................14Settings Data....................................................15Setting the Cruise Control Speed...........107Sitting in the Correct Position....................77Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains.................................208Spare WheelSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................215Special Notices................................................10Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................252Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control.............................................107Stability Control............................................104Principle of Operation......................................104Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch.............................................82Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................82Starting and Stopping the Engine...........82General Information............................................82Steering.............................................................119Steering Wheel...............................................49Streaming Bluetooth Audio....................240Sun Visors.........................................................58Supplementary Restraints System.........35Principle of Operation.........................................35Switching Automatic High Beam ControlOn and Off.....................................................55Switching Cruise Control On andOff....................................................................107Symbols Glossary.............................................7
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications............224The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).......................148Tire Care..........................................................190Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........209TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................189Towing a Trailer.............................................129
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Towing the Vehicle on FourWheels...........................................................137Towing..............................................................129Traction Control............................................103Principle of Operation.......................................103Transmission...................................................96Transporting the Vehicle............................144
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Under Hood Overview................................163USB Port...........................................................241Using Adaptive Cruise Control................108Using Snow Chains....................................208Using Stability Control...............................105Using Traction Control...............................103Using Voice Recognition............................241
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Vehicle Care.....................................................181General Information...........................................181Vehicle Identification Number................235Locating the Vehicle IdentificationNumber.............................................................235Vehicle Identification NumberOverview..........................................................235Vehicle Identification..................................235Vehicle Identification Number......................235Vehicle Storage.............................................186VentilationSee: Climate Control...........................................74
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Warning Lamps and Indicators.................62Washer Fluid Check......................................177Washer Fluid Specification......................230WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................182See: Wipers and Washers..................................51Waxing..............................................................183What Is Automatic High BeamControl.............................................................55What Is Cruise Control................................107Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................215
Wheels and Tires..........................................189General Information..........................................189Technical Specifications.................................222Windows and Mirrors....................................57Windshield Washers......................................51Windshield Wipers..........................................51Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades....................177Wipers and Washers......................................51
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