fuel FORD E SERIES 2023 Owners Manual

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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Fleet Telematics Modem (If Equipped)
The onboard modem provides access todata to support telematics services suchas location, speed, idle time, fuel, vehiclediagnostics and maintenance alerts. Toexplore data, telematics services, thirdparty service provider support and tomanage existing telematics accounts, referto www.commericalsolutions.ford.com orcall 833-FCS-FORD.
Note:This is not available with FordPassConnect.
FordPass Connect (If Equipped)
With a FordPass Connect-equippedvehicle, you can use FordPass to track yourvehicle’s location and remotely accessvehicle features such as start, lock andunlock and vehicle status including fuellevel and approximate mileage. Messageand data rates may apply. Services maybe limited by mobile phone networkcoverage area. For additional information,refer to www.fordpass.com.
On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector
WARNING: Do not connectwireless plug-in devices to the data linkconnector. Unauthorized third partiescould gain access to vehicle data andimpair the performance of safety relatedsystems. Only allow repair facilities thatfollow our service and repair instructionsto connect their equipment to the datalink connector.
Your vehicle has an OBD Data LinkConnector (DLC) that is used inconjunction with a diagnostic scan tool forvehicle diagnostics, repairs andreprogramming services. Installing anaftermarket device that uses the DLCduring normal driving for purposes such as
remote insurance company monitoring,transmission of vehicle data to otherdevices or entities, or altering theperformance of the vehicle, may causeinterference with or even damage tovehicle systems. We do not recommendor endorse the use of aftermarket plug-indevices unless approved by Ford. Thevehicle Warranty will not cover damagecaused by an aftermarket plug-in device.
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucksand Utility Type Vehicles
WARNING: Utility vehicles have asignificantly higher rollover rate thanother types of vehicles.
WARNING: Vehicles with a highercenter of gravity (utility and four-wheeldrive vehicles) handle differently thanvehicles with a lower center of gravity(passenger cars). Avoid sharp turns,excessive speed and abrupt steering inthese vehicles. Failure to drive cautiouslyincreases the risk of losing control of yourvehicle, vehicle rollover, personal injuryand death.
Before you drive your vehicle, please readthis Owner’s Manual carefully. Your vehicleis not a passenger car. As with othervehicles of this type, failure to operate thisvehicle correctly may result in loss ofvehicle control, vehicle rollover, personalinjury or death.
Using your Vehicle as anAmbulance
If your light truck has the Ford AmbulancePreparation Package, it may be utilized asan ambulance. Ford urges ambulancemanufacturers to follow therecommendations of the Ford IncompleteVehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder’sLayout Book and the Qualified Vehicle
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Modifiers (QVM) Guidelines as well aspertinent supplements. For additionalinformation, please contact the Truck BodyBuilders Advisory Service athttp://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/and then by selecting Contact Us or byphone at 1–877–840–4338.
Use of your Ford light truck as anambulance, without the Ford AmbulancePreparation Package voids the Ford NewVehicle Limited Warranty and may voidthe emissions warranties. In addition,ambulance usage without the preparationpackage could cause high underbodytemperatures, over-pressurized fuel and arisk of spraying fuel, which could lead tofires.
If your vehicle has the Ford AmbulancePreparation Package, it will be indicatedon the Safety Compliance CertificationLabel. The label is on the driver side doorpillar or on the rear edge of the driver door.You can determine whether theambulance manufacturer followed Ford’srecommendations by directly contactingthat manufacturer.
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT
WARNING: Driving whiledistracted can result in loss of vehiclecontrol, crash and injury. We stronglyrecommend that you use extremecaution when using any device that maytake your focus off the road. Yourprimary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. Werecommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving andencourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure youare aware of all applicable local lawsthat may affect the use of electronicdevices while driving.
Using mobile communications equipmentis becoming increasingly important in theconduct of business and personal affairs.However, you must not compromise yourown or others’ safety when using suchequipment. Mobile communications canenhance personal safety and security whenappropriately used, particularly inemergency situations. Safety must beparamount when using mobilecommunications equipment to avoidnegating these benefits. Mobilecommunication equipment includes, butis not limited to, cellular phones, pagers,portable email devices, text messagingdevices and portable two-way radios.
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WARNING: Do not connectwireless plug-in devices to the data linkconnector. Unauthorized third partiescould gain access to vehicle data andimpair the performance of safety relatedsystems. Only allow repair facilities thatfollow our service and repair instructionsto connect their equipment to the datalink connector.
We respect your privacy and arecommitted to protecting it. Theinformation contained in this publicationwas correct at the time of release, but astechnology rapidly changes, werecommend that you visit the local Fordwebsite for the latest information.
Your vehicle has electronic control unitsthat have data recording functionality andthe ability to permanently or temporarilystore data. This data could includeinformation on the condition and status ofyour vehicle, vehicle maintenancerequirements, events and malfunctions.The types of data that can be recorded aredescribed in this section. Some of the datarecorded is stored in event logs or errorlogs.
Note:Error logs are reset following a serviceor repair.
Note:We may provide information inresponse to requests from law enforcement,other government authorities and thirdparties acting with lawful authority orthrough a legal process. Such informationcould be used by them in legal proceedings.
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Operating states of systemcomponents, for example fuel level,tire pressure and battery charge level.
•Vehicle and component status, forexample wheel speed, deceleration,lateral acceleration and seatbeltstatus.
•Events or errors in essential systems,for example headlamps and brakes.
•System responses to driving situations,for example airbag deployment andstability control.
•Environmental conditions, for exampletemperature.
Some of this data, when used incombination with other information, forexample an accident report, damage to avehicle or eyewitness statements, couldbe associated with a specific person.
Services That We Provide
If you use our services, we collect and usedata, for example account information,vehicle location and driving characteristics,that could identify you. We transmit thisdata through a dedicated, protectedconnection. We only collect and use datato enable your use of our services to whichyou have subscribed, with your consent orwhere permitted by law. For additionalinformation, see the terms and conditionsof the services to which you havesubscribed.
For additional information about ourprivacy policy, refer to the local Fordwebsite.
Services That Third PartiesProvide
We recommend that you review the termsand conditions and data privacyinformation for any services equipped withyour vehicle or to which you subscribe. Wetake no responsibility for services that thirdparties provide.
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MOBILE DEVICE DATA
If you connect a mobile device to yourvehicle, you can display data from yourdevice on the touchscreen for example,music and album art. You can share yourvehicle data with mobile apps on yourdevice through the system.
The mobile apps function operates by yourconnected device sending data to us in theUnited States. The data is encrypted andincludes, for example, the vehicleidentification number of your vehicle, theSYNC module serial number, odometer,enabled apps, usage statistics anddebugging information. We retain it onlyas long as necessary to provide the service,to troubleshoot, for continuousimprovement and to offer you productsand services that may be of interest to youaccording to your preferences and whereallowed by law.
If you connect a cell phone to the system,the system creates a profile that links tothat cell phone. The cell phone profileenables more mobile features and efficientoperation. The profile contains, forexample data from your phonebook, readand unread text messages and call history,including history of calls when your cellphone was not connected to the system.
If you connect a media device, the systemcreates and retains a media device indexof supported media content. The systemalso records a short diagnostic log ofapproximately 10 minutes of all recentsystem activity.
The cell phone profile, media device indexand diagnostic log remain in your vehicleunless you delete them and are generallyaccessible only in your vehicle when youconnect your cell phone or media device.If you no longer plan to use the system oryour vehicle, we recommend you use themaster reset function to erase the storedinformation.
System data cannot be accessed withoutspecial equipment and access to yourvehicle's module.
For additional information about ourprivacy policy, refer to the local Fordwebsite.
Note:To find out if your vehicle hasconnectivity technology, visitwww.FordConnected.com.
EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM
DATA
When the emergency call system is active,it may disclose to emergency services thatyour vehicle has been in a crash involvingthe deployment of an airbag or activationof the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versionsor updates to the emergency call systemmay also be capable of electronically orverbally disclosing to emergency servicesoperators your vehicle location or otherdetails about your vehicle or crash to assistemergency services operators to providethe most appropriate emergency services.If you do not want to disclose thisinformation, do not activate the emergencycall system.
Note:You cannot deactivate emergencycall systems that are required by law.
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Telescoping Mirrors (If Equipped)
This feature lets you extend the mirrorabout 3 in (75 mm). It is useful whentowing a trailer. You can manually pull outor push in the mirrors to the desiredposition.
INTERIOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING: Do not adjust themirrors when your vehicle is moving. Thiscould result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, serious personal injury or death.
Note:Do not clean the mirror housing orglass with harsh abrasives, fuel or otherpetroleum-based cleaning products.
You can adjust the interior mirror to yourpreference. Some mirrors also have asecond pivot point. This lets you move themirror head up or down and from side toside.
Manual Dimming Mirror
Pull the tab below the mirror toward youto reduce the effect of bright light frombehind.
Automatic Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)
Note:Do not block the sensors on the frontand back of the mirror. A rear centerpassenger or raised rear center headrestraint may also block light from reachingthe sensor.
The mirror dims to reduce the effect ofbright light from behind. It returns tonormal when the bright light from behindis no longer present or if you shift intoreverse (R).
SUN VISORS (IF EQUIPPED)
Illuminated Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)
Lift the cover to switch the lamp on.
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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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