coolant FORD TRANSIT 2018 User Guide

WARNING: The normal operating
temperature of the exhaust system is very
high. Never work around or attempt to
repair any part of the exhaust system until
it has cooled. Use special care when
working around the diesel oxidation
catalytic converter or the diesel particulate
filter. The diesel oxidation catalytic
converter and the diesel particulate filter
heat up to very high temperatures after
only a short period of engine operation and
remain hot after you switch the engine off.
Your vehicle has various emission control
components and a diesel particulate filter
that enables it to comply with applicable
exhaust emission standards. It filters
harmful diesel particulates, for example
soot from the exhaust gas.
To avoid damaging the diesel particulate
filter:
• Do not crank the engine for more than
10 seconds at a time.
• Do not push-start or tow-start your
vehicle. Use booster cables. See Jump
Starting the Vehicle
(page 196).
• Do not switch the ignition off when your
vehicle is moving.
• Do not ignore warning lamps or
information messages regarding
exhaust system cleaning and
regeneration.
Note: This could result in damage not
covered by the vehicle Warranty.
On-Board Diagnostics System
Your vehicle has an on-board diagnostics
system that monitors the emission control
system. If any of the following warning
lamps illuminate, this indicates that the
on-board diagnostics system has detected
an emission control system malfunction. Engine coolant temperature
warning lamp.
Ignition warning lamp.
Malfunction indicator lamp.
Powertrain warning Lamp.
Water in fuel warning lamp.
If you continue to drive your vehicle when
the warning lamp is illuminated, the engine
could stop without warning. This could
result in damage not covered by the vehicle
Warranty. Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible.
See
Warning Lamps and Indicators
(page 95).
Diesel Particulate Filter Automatic
Regeneration WARNING:
Do not park or idle your
vehicle over dry leaves, dry grass or other
combustible materials. The regeneration
process creates very high exhaust gas
temperatures and the exhaust will radiate
a considerable amount of heat during and
after regeneration and after you have
switched the engine off. This is a potential
fire hazard. WARNING:
The normal operating
temperature of the exhaust system is very
high. Never work around or attempt to
repair any part of the exhaust system until
it has cooled. Use special care when
working around the diesel oxidation
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The automatic regeneration process is
most effective when you drive at a steady
vehicle speed of 30 mph (48 km/h) or
above for approximately 20 minutes. The
frequency and duration of the regeneration
process varies by how you drive your
vehicle, the outside air temperature and
altitude. Frequency varies between 100 mi
(160 km)
and 310 mi (500 km) and each
regeneration process lasts between 10 and
20 minutes.
Note: Changes in the engine or exhaust
sound may be heard during the regeneration
process.
Note: During regeneration at low speed or
engine idle, you could smell a hot metallic
odor and could notice a clicking metallic
sound. This is due to the high temperatures
reached during the regeneration process.
This is normal.
Diesel Particulate Filter Manual
Regeneration
(If Equipped) WARNING:
Do not park or idle your
vehicle over dry leaves, dry grass or other
combustible materials. The regeneration
process creates very high exhaust gas
temperatures and the exhaust will radiate
a considerable amount of heat during and
after regeneration and after you have
switched the engine off. This is a potential
fire hazard. WARNING:
The normal operating
temperature of the exhaust system is very
high. Never work around or attempt to
repair any part of the exhaust system until
it has cooled. Use special care when
working around the diesel oxidation catalytic converter or the diesel particulate
filter. The diesel oxidation catalytic
converter and the diesel particulate filter
heat up to very high temperatures after
only a short period of engine operation and
remain hot after you switch the engine off.
Diesel particulate filter warning
lamp.
If the diesel particulate filter is
near or at saturation, the warning lamp
appears advising you to initiate diesel
particulate filter manual regeneration.
Before you start manual regeneration, do
the following:
• Park your vehicle outside of any
enclosed structure.
• Make sure the transmission is in park
(P) or neutral (N).
• Make sure the parking brake is on.
• Park your vehicle a minimum of
10 ft
(3 m) from any obstructions and
materials that can easily combust or
melt, for example, paper, leaves, fuels,
plastics and other dry organic material.
• Make sure there is a minimum of 3.2 gal
(12 L)
of fuel in the fuel tank.
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the engine coolant level.
Manual Regeneration
Where vehicle use has significant engine
idle operation, frequent vehicle speed less
than
25 mph (40 km/h), or driving short
distances where the engine does not fully
warm up, manual regeneration allows you
to start diesel particulate filter cleaning
when the engine is idling.
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BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 mi (480 km). During
this time, your vehicle may exhibit some
unusual driving characteristics. The engine
also needs to break in. Avoid hard
accelerations and driving too fast for the
first 1,000 mi (1,600 km). If possible, avoid
carrying heavy loads up steep grades
during the break-in period.
REDUCED ENGINE
PERFORMANCE WARNING:
If you continue to drive
your vehicle when the engine is
overheating, the engine could stop without
warning. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle.
If the engine coolant temperature gauge
needle moves to the upper limit position,
the engine is overheating. See
Gauges
(page 93).
You must only drive your vehicle for a short
distance if the engine overheats. The
distance you can travel depends on
ambient temperature, vehicle load and
terrain. The engine continues to operate
with limited power for a short period of
time.
If the engine temperature continues to rise,
the fuel supply to the engine reduces. The
air conditioning switches off and the engine
cooling fan operates continually.
1. Gradually reduce your speed and stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.
2. Immediately switch the engine off to prevent severe engine damage.
3. Wait for the engine to cool down. 4. Check the coolant level. See
Engine
Coolant Check (page 236).
5. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
The following helps to improve fuel
consumption:
• Regularly check your tire pressures and
make sure that they are inflated to the
correct pressure.
• Follow the recommended maintenance
schedule and carry out the
recommended checks.
• Plan your journey and check the traffic
before you set off.
• Avoid idling the engine in cold weather
or for extended periods. Start the
engine only when you are ready to set
off.
• Do not carry unnecessary weight in your
vehicle as extra weight wastes fuel.
• Do not add unnecessary accessories
to the exterior of your vehicle, for
example running boards. If you use a
roof rack, remember to fold it down or
remove it when not in use.
• Drive smoothly, accelerate gently and
anticipate the road ahead to avoid
heavy braking.
• Switch off all electric systems when
not in use, for example air conditioning.
Make sure that you unplug any
accessories from the auxiliary power
points when not in use.
COLD WEATHER
PRECAUTIONS
The functional operation of some
components and systems can be affected
at temperatures below
-13°F (-25°C).
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse Number
Not used.
-
F29 Positive crankcase ventilation valve heater element.
7.5 A
Cooling fan.
60 A
F30 Not used.
-
Not used.
-
F31
Windshield wiper motor.
30 A
F32
Not used.
-
F33
Not used.
-
F34
Powertrain control module.
15 A
F35
Particulate matter sensor.
15 A
F36 Selective catalytic reduction system.
Nitrogen oxides sensor.
Fuel volume control valve.
7.5 A
F37
Not used.
-
F38 Air conditioning clutch.
7.5 A
Exhaust gas temperature sensor.
15 A
F39 Fuel vaporizer system fuel pump.
Coolant bypass solenoid valve.
Low-speed cooling fan.
High-speed cooling fan. Protected Component
Relay Number
Ignition relay 3.
R1
Not used.
R2
Not used.
R3
Not used.
R4
Not used.
R5
Windshield wiper on/off relay.
R6
Windshield wiper high/low speed relay.
R7
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse Number
Cooling fan.
40 A
F30
Cooling fan.
40 A
F31
Windshield wiper motor.
30 A
F32
Not used.
-
F33
Not used.
-
F34
Powertrain control module.
20 A
F35
Mass air flow sensor.
20 A
F36
Not used.
-
F37
Air conditioning clutch.
20 A
F38
Exhaust gas temperature sensor -3.7L.
7.5 A
F39 Fuel vaporizer system fuel pump -3.7L.
Coolant bypass solenoid valve -3.7L.
Low-speed cooling fan -3.7L.
High-speed cooling fan -3.7L.
Exhaust gas temperature sensor - 3.5L Ecoboost.
10 A Fuel vaporizer system fuel pump - 3.5L Ecoboost.
Coolant bypass solenoid valve - 3.5L Ecoboost.
Low-speed cooling fan - 3.5L Ecoboost.
High-speed cooling fan - 3.5L Ecoboost. Protected Component
Relay Number
Ignition relay 3.
R1
Not used.
R2
Not used.
R3
Not used.
R4
Cooling fan.
R5
Windshield wiper on/off relay.
R6
Windshield wiper high/low speed relay.
R7
Brake vacuum pump.
R8
Starter motor.
R9
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Air cleaner. See Changing the
Engine Air Filter (page 255).
A
Engine oil dipstick *
. See
Engine
Oil Dipstick (page 233).
B
Engine oil filler cap *
. See Engine
Oil Check
(page 234).
C
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir *
.
See
Brake Fluid Check (page
241).
D Engine coolant reservoir
*
. See
Engine Coolant Check
(page
236).
E
Engine compartment fuse box.
See
Fuses (page 208).
F
Power steering fluid reservoir *
.
See
Power Steering Fluid
Check (page 241).
G
Washer fluid reservoir *
. See
Washer Fluid Check (page 242).
H
* The filler caps and the engine oil dipstick
are colored for easy identification.
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.5L ECOBOOST™
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Air cleaner. See Changing the
Engine Air Filter (page 256).
A
Engine oil dipstick *
. See
Engine
Oil Dipstick (page 234).
B
Brake fluid reservoir *
. See Brake
Fluid Check
(page 241).
C
Engine coolant reservoir *
. See
Engine Coolant Check
(page
236).
D
Engine compartment fuse box.
See
Fuses (page 208).
E Engine oil filler cap
*
. See Engine
Oil Check
(page 234).
F
Power steering fluid reservoir *
.
See
Power Steering Fluid
Check (page 241).
G
Washer fluid reservoir *
. See
Washer Fluid Check (page 242).
H
* The filler caps and the engine oil dipstick
are colored for easy identification.
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.7L
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Air cleaner. See Changing the
Engine Air Filter (page 257).
A
Engine oil dipstick *
. See
Engine
Oil Dipstick (page 234).
B
Brake fluid reservoir *
. See Brake
Fluid Check
(page 241).
C
Engine coolant reservoir *
. See
Engine Coolant Check
(page
236).
D
Engine compartment fuse box.
See
Fuses (page 208).
E
Engine oil filler cap *
. See Engine
Oil Check
(page 234).
F
Power steering fluid reservoir *
.
See
Power Steering Fluid
Check (page 241).
G
Washer fluid reservoir *
. See
Washer Fluid Check (page 242).
H
* The filler caps and the engine oil dipstick
are colored for easy identification. ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 3.2L
POWER STROKE DIESEL
Minimum
A
Maximum
B
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5. After 25 seconds, a message appears
confirming that the reset is complete.
6. Release the accelerator and brake pedals.
7. Switch the ignition off.
ENGINE COOLING FAN -
DIESEL WARNING: Keep your hands and
clothing clear of the engine cooling fan.
Under certain conditions, the engine
cooling fan may continue to run for several
minutes after you switch your vehicle off.
This could happen in low ambient
temperatures and independent of the
engine coolant temperature, for example
short journeys or low coolant temperature.
See Diesel Particulate Filter (page 145).
ENGINE COOLING FAN - E85/
GASOLINE WARNING:
Keep your hands and
clothing clear of the engine cooling fan.
Under certain conditions, the engine
cooling fan may continue to run for several
minutes after you switch your vehicle off. ENGINE COOLANT CHECK WARNING:
Do not remove the
coolant reservoir cap when the cooling
system is hot. Wait 10 minutes for the
cooling system to cool down. Cover the
coolant reservoir cap with a thick cloth to
prevent the possibility of scalding and
slowly remove the cap. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury. WARNING: Do not put coolant in the
windshield washer reservoir. If sprayed on
the windshield, coolant could make it
difficult to see through the windshield. WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
personal injury, make sure the engine is
cool before unscrewing the coolant
pressure relief cap. The cooling system is
under pressure. Steam and hot liquid can
come out forcefully when you loosen the
cap slightly. WARNING:
Do not add coolant
further than the MAX mark.
When the engine is cold, check the
concentration and level of the coolant at
the intervals listed in the scheduled
maintenance information. See Scheduled
Maintenance
(page 459).
Note: Make sure that the coolant level is
between the
MIN and MAX marks on the
coolant reservoir.
Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. The
level may extend beyond the
MAX mark.
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Maintain coolant concentration within
48% to 50%, which equates to a freeze
point between -29°F (-34°C) and -35°F
(-37°C). Coolant concentration should be
checked using a refractometer. We do not
recommend the use of hydrometers or
coolant test strips for measuring coolant
concentration.
Adding Coolant WARNING:
Do not add engine
coolant when the engine is hot. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury. WARNING:
Do not remove the
coolant reservoir cap when the cooling
system is hot. Wait 10 minutes for the
cooling system to cool down. Cover the
coolant reservoir cap with a thick cloth to
prevent the possibility of scalding and
slowly remove the cap. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury.
Note: Automotive fluids are not
interchangeable. Take care not to put
engine coolant in the windshield washer
fluid reservoir or windshield washer fluid in
the engine coolant reservoir.
Note: Do not use stop leak pellets, cooling
system sealants, or non-specified additives
as they can cause damage to the engine
cooling or heating systems. Resulting
component damage may not be covered by
the vehicle Warranty. It is very important to use prediluted
coolant approved to the correct
specification in order to avoid plugging the
small passageways in the engine cooling
system. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 305). Do not mix
different colors or types of coolant in your
vehicle. Mixing of engine coolants or using
an incorrect coolant may harm the engine
or cooling system components and may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
Note: If prediluted coolant is not available,
use the approved concentrated coolant
diluting it to 50/50 with distilled water. See
Capacities and Specifications (page
305).
Using water that has not been deionised
may contribute to deposit formation,
corrosion and plugging of the small cooling
system passageways.
Note: Coolants marketed for all makes and
models may not be approved to our
specifications and may cause damage to
the cooling system. Resulting component
damage may not be covered by the vehicle
Warranty.
If the coolant level is at or below the
minimum mark, add prediluted coolant
immediately.
To top up the coolant level do the
following:
1. Unscrew the cap slowly. Any pressure escapes as you unscrew the cap.
2. Add prediluted coolant approved to the correct specification. See
Capacities and Specifications (page
305
).
3. Add enough prediluted coolant to reach the correct level.
4. Replace the coolant reservoir cap, turn
it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance.
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