engine coolant FORD TRANSIT 2018 Owner's Guide
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At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect front axle and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-
joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings.
Diesel engine fill diesel exhaust fluid.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
* Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service intervals.
** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. Other maintenance items
1
Torque rear axle U-bolts to specification.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km) Diesel engine replace fuel filter. 2
Replace engine air filter.
Change diesel foam air filter.
Every 45000 miles (70000
km)
Change engine coolant.3
At 100000 miles (160000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 100000 miles
(160000 km) Inspect accessory drive belt(s). 4
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km)
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Changing the Engine Oil and Oil
Filter...............................................................235
Engine Lubrication for Severe Service
Operation
......................................................... 235
Changing the Front Wiper Blades.........246
Checking MyKey System Status..............66
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................246
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................44
Child Restraint Positioning.........................35
Child Safety
........................................................17
General Information............................................. 17
Child Safety Locks..........................................37 Left-Hand Side..................................................... 38
Right-Hand Side................................................... 38
Cigar Lighter
....................................................123
Cleaning Products......................................260
Cleaning the Engine....................................262
Cleaning the Exterior...................................261 Body Paintwork Preservation........................ 262
Cleaning the Chrome Trim.............................. 261
Cleaning the Headlamps................................. 261
Cleaning the Rear Window............................. 261
Sliding Door Tracks........................................... 262
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................265
Cleaning the Interior...................................263 Fabric, Carpets, Cloth Seats, Headliners
and Floor Mats............................................... 263
Instrument Cluster Screens, LCD Screens and Radio Screens....................................... 264
Leather Interior................................................... 264
Rear Windows..................................................... 264
Seatbelts.............................................................. 264
Storage Compartments, Cup Holders and Ashtrays........................................................... 264
Suede Micro Fiber Fabric................................ 264
Cleaning the Wheels
..................................266
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................263
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................66
Climate Control
............................................109
Cold Weather Precautions.........................191
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 236
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........55 Creating a MyKey
...........................................65
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings.............................................................. 66
Cruise Control
...................................................81
Principle of Operation...................................... 168
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 168
Cup Holders
....................................................125
Customer Assistance..................................201
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording.......................................... 10
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps
.............................87
Diesel Particulate Filter - 3.2L Diesel..............................................................145
Diesel Particulate Filter Automatic Regeneration................................................... 146
Diesel Particulate Filter Manual Regeneration................................................... 148
On-Board Diagnostics System...................... 146
Digital Radio..................................................342 HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 343
Direction Indicators
........................................87
Doors and Locks.............................................70
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel.................................242
Changing the Fuel Filter.................................. 242
Purging Air From the Fuel System...............243
Drive Belt Routing - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel.............................................................258
Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L Ecoboost™/ 3.7L
.................................................................258
Driver Alert......................................................169
Principle of Operation...................................... 169
Using Driver Alert................................................ 169
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................47 Children and Airbags........................................... 52
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........47
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 52
Driving Aids
.....................................................169
Driving Hints....................................................191
Driving Through Water................................192
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DRL
See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 87
E
Economical Driving.......................................191
Electromagnetic Compatibility...............477
Emergency Exit..............................................195
Emission Law..................................................141 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........142
Tampering With a Noise Control System................................................................ 141
End User License Agreement..................479 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 479
Engine Block Heater....................................129 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 130
Engine Coolant Check
...............................236
Adding Coolant................................................... 237
Coolant Change................................................. 239
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 240
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 239
Recycled Coolant............................................... 238
Severe Climates................................................. 238
Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel.....................236
Engine Cooling Fan - E85/ Gasoline.......................................................236
Engine Emission Control
.............................141
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 75
Engine Oil Check..........................................234 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 234
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel.............................................................233
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................234
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L
..........................234
Engine Specifications - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel
..............................................305
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................306
Engine Specifications - 3.7L.....................307
Entertainment..............................................402 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 403
Apps........................................................................\
.. 411
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................. 410CD........................................................................\
...
409
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 406
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)....................................................... 404
Sources................................................................. 403
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information.................................. 411
USB Ports............................................................... 411
Environment.....................................................16
Essential Towing Checks
...........................183
Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 188
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Water Craft (PWC)....................................... 189
Safety Chains....................................................... 184
Tow Hitch.............................................................. 184
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 184
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 188
Trailer Towing Connector................................. 183
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 188
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options.................................15
Exterior Mirrors.................................................91 Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 92
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 91
Power Folding Mirrors.......................................... 91
F
Fan See: Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel.................236
See: Engine Cooling Fan - E85/
Gasoline........................................................... 236
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................40 Seatbelt Locking Modes..................................... 41
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy...............40
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 292
Floor Mats
........................................................192
Ford Credit.........................................................12
US Only...................................................................... 12
Ford Protect...................................................457 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 458
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 457
Front Door Storage Compartment........125
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Front Wiper Blades
See: Changing the Front Wiper Blades......246
Fuel and Refueling........................................131
Fuel Consumption........................................139
Advertised Capacity.......................................... 139
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 140
Filling the Fuel Tank.......................................... 140
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................136
Fuel Filter - Gasoline..................................244
Fuel Quality - Diesel.....................................132 Biodiesel................................................................. 133
Diesel Fuel Additives ........................................ 134
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not
Required ........................................................... 132
Fuel Requirements - Choosing the Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel is Required
(United States/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S.
Virgin Islands and Other Locales)...........132
Fuel Quality - E85
.........................................135
Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................. 135
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................ 136
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................134 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 134
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................195
Ignition Switch..................................................... 195
Fuse Box Locations....................................208 Body Control Module....................................... 208
Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................. 208
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box...........208
Pre-fuse Box....................................................... 208
Fuses................................................................208
Fuse Specification Chart - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel..............................................208
Body Control Module........................................ 216
Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................. 209
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box.............212
Fuse Specification Chart - 3.5L Ecoboost™/3.7L.........................................217
Body Control Module........................................ 225
Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................... 218
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box.............221 G
Gauges...............................................................93
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............93
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 94
Information Display............................................. 93
Tripmeter Reset and Distance to Empty.................................................................. 94
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................... 151
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................59
General Maintenance Information.......459 Multi-point Inspection...................................... 461
Owner Checks and Services......................... 460
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 459
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 459
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 459
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................204
Getting the Services You Need...............201 Away From Home............................................... 201
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake - Vehicles With:
Mechanical Parking Brake.......................... 157
See: Parking Brake - Vehicles With: Push Down Parking Brake...................................... 157
Hazard Flashers............................................195
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 247
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp.......................... 248
Headrest See: Head Restraints.......................................... 113
Head Restraints..............................................113 Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 114
Installing the Head Restraint ......................... 114
Removing the Head Restraint......................... 114
Heated Seats
.................................................120
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................111 Heated Exterior Mirrors....................................... 111
Heated Rear Window.......................................... 111
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 109
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USB 2......................................................................
376
Voice Commands for Audio Sources..........377
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............353
Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 358
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 361
Bluetooth Devices............................................. 362
Making Calls......................................................... 357
Pairing a Phone for the First Time...............354
Pairing Subsequent Phones.......................... 355
Phone Options during an Active Call..........357
Phone Voice Commands................................ 355
Receiving Calls.................................................... 357
System Settings................................................. 363
Text Messaging................................................... 359
Using Traction Control
...............................160
Switching the System Off............................... 160
System Indicator Lights and Messages......................................................... 160
Using a Switch..................................................... 160
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................ 160
Using Voice Recognition
............................351
Apps........................................................................\
401
Automatic Blower Motor Speed Reduction........................................................ 402
Climate Control.................................................. 398
Entertainment..................................................... 397
General.................................................................. 396
Initiating a Voice Session................................. 351
Navigation........................................................... 400
Phone..................................................................... 399
System Interaction and Feedback..............352
Voice Settings...................................................... 401
Using Winter Tires
.......................................286
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................204
V
Vehicle Care..................................................260
Vehicle Certification Label........................312
Vehicle Identification Number..................311
Vehicle Storage
............................................266
Battery.................................................................... 267
Body....................................................................... 266
Brakes..................................................................... 267
Cooling system................................................... 267Engine....................................................................
266
Fuel system.......................................................... 267
General.................................................................. 266
Miscellaneous...................................................... 267
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 267
Tires........................................................................\
. 267
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 109
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number..............311
Voice Control
....................................................81
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators
................95
Airbag Warning Lamp........................................ 95
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp
.................................................................... 95
Battery Charging Condition Warning Lamp
.................................................................... 95
Brake System Warning Lamp.......................... 95
Diesel Warning Lamps....................................... 95
Direction Indicator............................................... 96
Door Ajar................................................................. 96
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp.................................................................... 96
Engine Warning Lamps..................................... 96
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp...................... 97
Headlamp High Beam Indicator..................... 97
Lamps on Indicator.............................................. 97
Lane Departure Warning Indicator................97
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp........................ 97
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp.................. 97
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp.................................................................... 97
Message Center Indicator................................. 97
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp.............................. 97
Stability Control and Traction Control Indicator............................................................. 98
Stability Control and Traction Control Off Warning Lamp................................................. 98
Tow/Haul Warning Lamp................................. 98
Washer Fluid Check....................................242
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 261
Waxing.............................................................262
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 292
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