cooling FORD E250 2011 User Guide

Miles (x 1,000)* 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75
Kilometers (x 1,000)* 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Months* 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60
Change engine oil and filter• •••••••••
Rotate tires**, inspect tire wear and measure tread
depth• •••••••••
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag• •••••••••
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)• •••••••••
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped
with dipstick); consult dealer for requirements•••••
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings,
hoses and parking brake•••••
Inspect engine cooling system concentration and hoses•••••
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields•••••
Inspect front axle and U-joints; lubricate if equipped
with grease fittings (4WD vehicles)•••••
Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped)•••••
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod
ends, driveshaft and U-joints; lubricate if equipped with
grease fittings•••••
Torque rear U-bolts (Transit Connect)•••••
Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped)•••••
* Whichever comes first
**If equipped with dual rear wheels, rotate front wheels when specified, rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted
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Miles (x 1,000)* 82.5 90 97.5 105 112.5 120 127.5 135 142.5 150
Kilometers (x 1,000)* 132 144 156 168 180 192 204 216 228 240
Months* 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120
Change engine oil and filter• •••••••••
Rotate tires**, inspect tire wear and measure tread
depth• •••••••••
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag• •••••••••
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)• •••••••••
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped
with dipstick); consult dealer for requirements•••••
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings,
hoses and parking brake•••••
Inspect engine cooling system concentration and hoses•••••
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields•••••
Inspect front axle and U-joints; lubricate if equipped
with grease fittings (4WD vehicles)•••••
Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped)•••••
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod
ends, driveshaft and U-joints; lubricate if equipped with
grease fittings•••••
Torque rear U-bolts (Transit Connect)•••••
Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped)•••••
* Whichever comes first
**If equipped with dual rear wheels, rotate front wheels when specified, rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted
Scheduled Maintenance
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plastic parts ............................253
safety belts ..............................255
washing ....................................251
waxing .....................................252
wheels ......................................252
wiper blades ............................254
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......48–50
Clock ......................................30, 32
Compass, electronic ....................26
calibration .................................26
set zone adjustment .................26
Controls
power seat .................................88
steering column ........................70
Coolant
checking and adding ..............268
refill capacities ................271, 299
specifications ..........................299
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................69
Customer Assistance ................215
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................309, 312
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................247
Getting roadside assistance ...215
Getting the service you
need .........................................242
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................249
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................246
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................52Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................288
engine oil .................................263
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................288
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................214
E
Electronic message center .........21
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................236
Emergency Flashers .................216
Emission control system ..........284
Engine ........................................303
cleaning ...................................253
coolant .....................................268
fail-safe cooling .......................272
idle speed control ...................265
lubrication specifications .......299
refill capacities ........................299
service points ..................261–262
starting after a collision .........217
Engine block heater .................189
Engine oil ..................................263
checking and adding ..............263
dipstick ....................................263
filter, specifications ........264, 298
recommendations ...................264
refill capacities ........................299
specifications ..........................299
Event data recording ....................8
Exhaust fumes ..........................189
F
Fail safe cooling ........................272
Index
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