check engine light FORD TRANSIT 2016 5.G User Guide

When the oil change message appears in
the information display, it is time for an oil
change. Make sure you perform the oil
change within two weeks or 500 miles
(800 kilometers) of the message
appearing. Make sure you reset the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each oil
change. See Changing the Engine Oil
and Oil Filter (page 213).
If your information display resets
prematurely or becomes inoperative, you
should perform the oil change interval at
six months or
5,000 mi (8,000 km) from
your last oil change. Never exceed one year
or
10,000 mi (16,000 km) between oil
change intervals.
All Vehicles
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built
with multiple, complex, performance
systems. Every manufacturer develops
these systems using different
specifications and performance features.
That is why it is important to rely upon your
dealership to correctly diagnose and repair
your vehicle.
Ford Motor Company has recommended
maintenance intervals for various parts
and component systems based upon
engineering testing. Ford Motor Company
relies upon this testing to determine the
most appropriate mileage for replacement
of oils and fluids to protect your vehicle at
the lowest overall cost to you and
recommends against maintenance
schedules that deviate from the scheduled
maintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of only
genuine Ford, Motorcraft or
Ford-authorized re-manufactured
replacement parts engineered for your
vehicle. Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the Ford
Workshop Manual list the recommended
additives and chemicals for your vehicle.
We do not recommend using chemicals or
additives not approved by us as part of
your vehicle
’s normal maintenance. Please
consult your warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle ’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a
viable way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are
flushed only with new fluid that is the same
as that required to fill and operate the
system or using a Ford-approved flushing
chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals. Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and
correct pressure.
Windshield washer fluid level.
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Inspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints. Lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change engine oil and filter. *
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change. Exclusive use of E85 (Flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular
unleaded fuel.
Every oil change interval
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
Normal vehicle axle maintenance: Rear
axles and power take-off units with
synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks
equipped with Ford-design axles are
lubricated for life; do not check or change
fluid unless a leak is suspected, service is
required or the assembly has been
submerged in water. During long periods
of trailer towing with outside temperatures
above 70°F (21°C) and at wide-open
throttle for long periods above 45 mph
(72 km/h), change non-synthetic rear axle
fluid every 3,000 mi (4,800 km) or three
months, whichever comes first. This
interval can be waived if the axle is filled
with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A or
equivalent. Add friction modifier XL-3
EST-M2C118-A or equivalent for complete
refill of Traction-Lok rear axles. See
Capacities and Specifications
(page
274).
Police, Taxi and Livery vehicle axle
maintenance: Change rear axle fluid every
100,000 mi (160,000 km)
. Rear axle fluid
change may be waived if the axle was filled
with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting
Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A or
equivalent. Add four ounces (118 milliliters)
of additive friction modifier XL-3
EST-M2C118-A, or equivalent, for complete
refill of Traction-Lok rear axles. Change
the axle fluid anytime the axle submerges
in water.
California fuel filter replacement: If you
register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
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California Proposition 65.............................10
Capacities and Specifications - 3.2L
Power Stroke Diesel................................289
Capacities............................................................ 289
Specifications..................................................... 290
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L.................................................................281
Capacities.............................................................. 281
Specifications..................................................... 282
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L.................................................................285
Capacities............................................................. 285
Specifications..................................................... 286
Capacities and Specifications
................274
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 234
Catalytic Converter
.......................................119
Driving with a Catalytic Converter.................119
Changing a Bulb...........................................225 Central High Mounted Brake Lamp............228
Front Clearance Lamp...................................... 227
Headlamp............................................................. 226
Interior Lamp....................................................... 229
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 229
Reading Lamps................................................... 229
Rear Lamps.......................................................... 228
Side Direction Indicator................................... 228
Sun Visor Mirror Lamp..................................... 230
Changing a Fuse..........................................206
Changing a Road Wheel...........................264 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 265
Front Jacking Points......................................... 269
Installing a Road Wheel.................................... 271
Locking Lug Nuts............................................... 266
Rear Jacking Points........................................... 270
Removing a Road Wheel................................ 270
Stowing the Wheel and Vehicle Jack..........272
Vehicle Jack......................................................... 269
Vehicles With a Spare Wheel....................... 266
Changing the 12V Battery
..........................221
Installing the Battery........................................ 223
Removing the Battery........................................ 221
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................232 Secondary Foam Air Filter.............................. 233Changing the Engine Oil and Oil
Filter................................................................213
Engine Lubrication for Severe Service Operation.......................................................... 213
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................223 Changing the Windshield Wiper
Blades................................................................ 223
Checking MyKey System Status...............53
Checking the Wiper Blades......................223
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................35
Child Restraint Positioning
..........................27
Child Safety.......................................................15
General Information............................................. 15
Child Safety Locks.........................................28 Left-Hand Side..................................................... 28
Right-Hand Side................................................... 29
Cigar Lighter
...................................................106
Cleaning Products.......................................234
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................237
Cleaning the Engine....................................235
Cleaning the Exterior..................................234 Body Paintwork Preservation........................ 234
Cleaning the Chrome Trim............................. 234
Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 234
Cleaning the Rear Window............................ 234
Sliding Door Tracks........................................... 235
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................237
Cleaning the Interior...................................236 Instrument Cluster Screens, LCD Screens
and Radio Screens....................................... 236
Rear Windows..................................................... 236
Seatbelts............................................................... 236
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................236
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................52
Climate Control
...............................................92
Principle of Operation........................................ 92
Cold Weather Precautions
........................179
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 214
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
........45
Creating a MyKey.............................................51 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings................................................................ 51
Cruise Control.................................................64 Principle of Operation........................................ 151
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