engine FORD E SERIES 2023 Owners Manual

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Wash your hands after handling.

Daytime Running Lamps............................53
Direction Indicators......................................54
Automatic High Beam Control
What Is Automatic High Beam Control..........................................................................55
Switching Automatic High Beam ControlOn and Off...................................................55
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators..........................................................................55
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control..........................................................................56
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows.............................................57
Exterior Mirrors................................................57
Interior Mirror..................................................58
Sun Visors........................................................58
Instrument Cluster
Gauges..............................................................59
Warning Lamps and Indicators................62
Audible Warnings and Indicators............64
Information Displays
General Information.....................................65
Information Messages................................69
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control..............................74
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................................75
Rear Passenger Climate Controls...........76
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................77
Head Restraints..............................................77
Manual Seats..................................................78
Power Seats....................................................79
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................80
Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information.....................................82
Ignition Switch................................................82
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................82
Engine Block Heater....................................84
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................86
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................86
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................88
Running Out of Fuel.....................................88
Refueling..........................................................89
Fuel Consumption........................................90
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law..................................................92
Catalytic Converter.......................................93
Transmission
Automatic Transmission............................96
Brakes
General Information..................................100
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes..........................................................................101
Parking Brake.................................................101
Hill Start Assist.............................................102
Traction Control
Principle of Operation................................103
Using Traction Control...............................103
Stability Control
Principle of Operation...............................104
Using Stability Control..............................105
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Parking Aids
Rear View Camera......................................106
Cruise Control
What Is Cruise Control...............................107
Switching Cruise Control On and Off.........................................................................107
Setting the Cruise Control Speed..........107
Canceling the Set Speed.........................108
Resuming the Set Speed.........................108
Cruise Control Indicators..........................108
Using Adaptive Cruise Control...............108
Driving Aids
Driver Alert.......................................................115
Lane Keeping System.................................116
Steering............................................................119
Pre-Collision Assist.....................................120
Load Carrying
Load Limit.......................................................124
Towing
Towing a Trailer............................................129
Recommended Towing Weights...........130
Essential Towing Checks...........................131
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......137
Driving Hints
Reduced Engine Performance................138
Economical Driving.....................................138
Breaking-In.....................................................139
Driving Through Water...............................139
Floor Mats......................................................139
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance...................................141
Hazard Flashers............................................142
Fuel Shutoff...................................................142
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................143
Transporting the Vehicle..........................144
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need..............146
In California (U.S. Only).............................147
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).....................148
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada........................................................149
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.........................................................................150
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).........................................................................150
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..........................................................................151
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart...........................152
Changing a Fuse..........................................160
Maintenance
General Information...................................162
Opening and Closing the Hood..............162
Under Hood Overview...............................163
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................164
Engine Oil Check..........................................164
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................165
Changing the Engine Air Filter................165
Engine Coolant Check...............................166
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.........................................................................170
Brake Fluid Check.........................................173
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................174
Changing the 12V Battery.........................174
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................176
Washer Fluid Check.....................................177
Fuel Filter.........................................................177
Checking the Wiper Blades......................177
Changing the Wiper Blades......................177
Removing a Headlamp..............................178
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Changing a Bulb...........................................178
Vehicle Care
General Information....................................181
Cleaning Products........................................181
Cleaning the Exterior..................................182
Waxing.............................................................183
Cleaning the Engine....................................183
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades.........................................................................184
Cleaning the Interior...................................184
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.......................185
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................185
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............186
Cleaning the Wheels..................................186
Vehicle Storage............................................186
Wheels and Tires
General Information...................................189
Tire Care.........................................................190
Using Snow Chains...................................208
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.........209
Changing a Road Wheel...........................215
Technical Specifications..........................222
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications................................224
Motorcraft Parts..........................................224
Bulb Specification Chart..........................226
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification.........................................................................227
Cooling System Capacity andSpecification............................................228
Fuel Tank Capacity.....................................229
Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification............................................230
Washer Fluid Specification.....................230
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacityand Specification.....................................231
Brake Fluid Specification.........................232
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification.............................................232
Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid Capacityand Specification...................................234
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number...............235
Connected Vehicle
Connected Vehicle Requirements........236
Connected Vehicle Limitations.............236
Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork......................................................236
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting........................................................................236
Audio System
General Information...................................237
Audio Unit......................................................237
Connecting a Bluetooth® Device.........240
Streaming Bluetooth Audio...................240
Playing Media From a USB Device......240
USB Port.........................................................241
Using Voice Recognition...........................241
Accessories
Accessories...................................................242
Auxiliary Switches......................................243
Ford Protect
Ford Protect..................................................245
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information.......247
Normal Scheduled Maintenance.........250
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance.............................................252
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Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Heated rear window
Windshield defrosting system
Interior luggage compartmentrelease
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
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SERVICE DATA
Service data recorders in your vehicle arecapable of collecting and storingdiagnostic information about your vehicle.This potentially includes information aboutthe performance or status of varioussystems and modules in the vehicle, suchas engine, throttle, steering or brakesystems. In order to properly diagnose andservice your vehicle, Ford Motor Company(Ford of Canada in Canada), and serviceand repair facilities may access or shareamong them vehicle diagnosticinformation received through a directconnection to your vehicle whendiagnosing or servicing your vehicle.Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Fordof Canada, in Canada) may, wherepermitted by law, use vehicle diagnosticinformation for vehicle improvement orwith other information we may have aboutyou, for example, your contact information,to offer you products or services that mayinterest you. Data may be provided to ourservice providers such as part suppliersthat may help diagnose malfunctions, andwho are similarly obligated to protect data.We retain this data only as long asnecessary to perform these functions or tocomply with law. We may provideinformation where required in response toofficial requests to law enforcement orother government authorities or thirdparties acting with lawful authority or courtorder, and such information may be usedin legal proceedings. For U.S. only (ifequipped), if you choose to use connectedapps and services, you consent that certaindiagnostic information may also beaccessed electronically by Ford MotorCompany and Ford authorized servicefacilities, and that the diagnosticinformation may be used to provideservices to you, personalizing yourexperience, troubleshoot, and to improveproducts and services and offer youproducts and services that may interest
you, where permitted by law. For Canadaonly, for more information, please reviewthe Ford of Canada privacy policy atwww.ford.ca, including our U.S. datastorage and use of service providers inother jurisdictions who may be subject tolegal requirements in Canada, the UnitedStates and other countries applicable tothem, for example, lawful requirements todisclose personal information togovernmental authorities in thosecountries.
EVENT DATA
This vehicle is equipped with an event datarecorder. The main purpose of an eventdata recorder is to record, in certain crashor near crash-like situations, such as anairbag deployment or hitting a roadobstacle; this data will assist inunderstanding how a vehicle’s systemsperformed. The event data recorder isdesigned to record data related to vehicledynamics and safety systems for a shortperiod of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The event data recorder in this vehicle isdesigned to record such data as:
•How various systems in your vehiclewere operating.
•Whether or not the driver andpassenger seatbelts werebuckled/fastened.
•How far (if at all) the driver wasdepressing the accelerator and/or thebrake pedal.
•How fast the vehicle was traveling.
•Where the driver was positioning thesteering wheel.
This data can help provide a betterunderstanding of the circumstances inwhich crashes and injuries occur.
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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM
Note:The system is not compatible withnon-Ford aftermarket remote start systems.Use of these systems could result in enginestarting problems and a loss of securityprotection.
Note:Prevent these objects from touchingthe coded key when starting your vehicle.Metallic objects, electronic devices or asecond coded key on the same key chaincould result in vehicle starting problems,especially if they are too close to the keywhen starting your vehicle. Switch theignition off, move all objects on the keychain away from the coded key and restartyour vehicle if a problem occurs.
Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded keyin your vehicle. Always take your keys andlock all doors when leaving your vehicle.
SecuriLock®
The system helps prevent the engine fromstarting unless you use a coded keyprogrammed to your vehicle. Using thewrong key may prevent your vehicle fromstarting. A message may appear in theinformation display.
If you are unable to start your vehicle witha coded key, it is not operating correctly.A message may appear in the informationdisplay.
Automatic Arming
The system arms when you switch theignition off.
Automatic Disarming
The system disarms when you switch theignition on with a coded key.
Replacement Keys
Your vehicle may have two integratedkeyhead transmitters.
The integrated keyhead transmitterfunctions as a programmed ignition keythat starts your vehicle.
If your programmed transmitters orstandard SecuriLock coded keys becomelost or stolen and you do not have an extracoded key, you need to have your vehicletowed to an authorized dealer. You needto erase the key codes from your vehicleand program new coded keys.
Store an extra programmed key away fromyour vehicle in a safe place. To purchaseadditional spare or replacement keys,contact an authorized dealer.
If you have a spare key, you need toprogram it. See Replacing a Lost Key orRemote Control (page 44).
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GAUGES
2.3 Inch Display
Engine oil pressure gauge.A
Engine coolant temperature gauge.B
Fuel gauge.C
Transmission fluid temperature gauge.D
Speedometer.E
Information display. See General Information (page 65).F
Tachometer.G
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8 Inch Display
Engine oil pressure gauge.A
Engine coolant temperature gauge.B
Fuel gauge.C
Transmission fluid temperature gauge.D
Speedometer.E
Information display. See General Information (page 65).F
Tachometer.G
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Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
Indicates engine oil pressure. At normaloperating temperature, the level indicatoris in the normal range. If the pressure gaugefalls below the normal range, stop yourvehicle, switch off the engine and checkthe engine oil level. Add oil if needed. If theoil level is correct, have your vehiclechecked by an authorized dealer.
Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge
WARNING: Do not remove thecoolant reservoir cap when the engine ison or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10minutes for the cooling system to cooldown. Cover the coolant reservoir capwith a thick cloth to prevent thepossibility of scalding and slowly removethe cap. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury.
Indicates engine coolant temperature. Atnormal operating temperature, the levelindicator is in the normal range. If theengine coolant temperature exceeds thenormal range, stop your vehicle as soon aspossible, switch off the engine and let theengine cool.
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge indicates about how muchfuel is in the fuel tank.
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pumpsymbol indicates on which side of yourvehicle the fuel filler door is located.
Note:The fuel gauge may vary slightlywhen your vehicle is moving or on a slope.
Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel level reminder displays andsounds when the distance to emptyreaches 50 mi (80 km),25 mi (40 km),10 mi (20 km) and 0 mi (0 km) for allvehicle keys.
Note:The low fuel reminder can appear atdifferent fuel gauge positions depending onfuel economy conditions. This variation isnormal.
Distance to Empty
Indicates the approximate distance yourvehicle can travel on the fuel remaining inthe tank. Changes in driving pattern cancause the value to not only decrease butalso increase or stay constant for periodsof time.
Transmission Fluid TemperatureGauge
Indicates transmission fluid temperature.At normal operating temperature, the levelindicator is in the normal range. If thetransmission fluid temperature exceedsthe normal range, stop your vehicle as soonas possible and verify the airflow is notrestricted by snow or debris blockingairflow through the grille.
Special operating conditions such assnowplowing, towing, or off-road use maycause higher than normal operatingtemperatures. See Special OperatingConditions Scheduled Maintenance(page 252).
To lower the transmission temperatureinto the normal range, alter the severity ofyour driving conditions. Operating thetransmission for extended periods with thegauge in the higher than normal area maycause internal transmission damage. If thegauge continues to show hightemperatures, see an authorized dealer.
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