cooling FORD E450 2012 User Guide

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 ............................252
safety belts ..............................254
washing ....................................250
waxing .....................................251
wheels ......................................251
wiper blades ............................253
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......48–50
Clock ......................................30, 32
Compass, electronic ....................27
calibration .................................27
set zone adjustment .................27
Controls
power seat .................................91
steering column ........................71
Coolant
checking and adding ..............266
refill capacities ................270, 296
specifications ..........................296
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................70
Customer Assistance ................214
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................306, 309
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................246
Getting roadside assistance ...214
Getting the service you
need .........................................241
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................248
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................246
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................52Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................286
engine oil .................................260
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................286
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................213
E
Electronic message center .........21
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................235
Emergency Flashers .................215
Emission control system ..........282
Engine ........................................300
cleaning ...................................252
coolant .....................................266
fail-safe cooling .......................271
idle speed control ...................263
lubrication specifications .......296
refill capacities ........................296
service points ..........................259
starting after a collision .........216
Engine block heater .................188
Engine oil ..................................260
checking and adding ..............260
dipstick ....................................260
filter, specifications ........262, 295
recommendations ...................262
refill capacities ........................296
specifications ..........................296
Event data recording ....................8
Exhaust fumes ..........................187
F
Fail safe cooling ........................271
Index
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