oil change FORD TRANSIT 2020 User Guide

NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you
should change the engine oil based on how
your vehicle is used. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning
your vehicle and reduces environmental
waste at the same time.
The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of
use.When to expect the oil change message
Vehicle use and example
Interval
Normal
7500-10000 miles
(12000-16000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving.
No, or moderate, load or towing.
Flat to moderately hilly roads.
No extended idling.
Severe
5000-7499 miles
(8000-11999 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing.
Mountainous or off-road conditions.
Extended idling.
Extended hot or cold operation.
Extreme
3000-4999 miles
(4800-7999 km) Maximum load or towing.
Extreme hot or cold operation.
Normal Maintenance Intervals At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Change engine oil and filter. **
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with dipstick). Consult your
dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
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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. Brake Fluid Maintenance
1
Change the brake fluid. 2
Every 3 Years
1 Perform this maintenance item every 3 years. Do not exceed the designated time for
the interval.
2 Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer. Other maintenance items
1
Replace cabin air filter.
Every 20000 miles (32000
km)
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 200000 miles (320000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 100000 miles
(160000 km)
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Other maintenance items
1
Inspect accessory drive belt(s). 4
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km) Change rear axle fluid.
Replace accessory drive belt(s).
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the last
engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 Replace early if indicated by per Water In Fuel warning lamp.
3 Initial replacement at ten years or 200000 miles (320000 kilometers), then every five
years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers).
4 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the oil
change required message appearing in the
information display.
•
Example 1
: The message appears at
28,750 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The message does not
appear, but the odometer reads
30,000 mi (48,000 km) (for example,
the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was
reset at
25,000 mi (40,000 km)).
Perform the engine air filter
replacement. Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Scheduled
Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)
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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Scheduled
Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km) Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Change engine oil and filter. *
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change. Off-road operation
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.
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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:
Axle and Transfer Case Maintenance
Axle(s) and transfer case (Four-wheel
drive vehicles) fluid changes or level
checks are not required unless a leak is
suspected or the assembly has been
submerged in water. Contact an authorized
dealer for service.
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
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however,
urges you to have all recommended
maintenance services performed at the
specified intervals and to record all vehicle
service. Hot climate oil change intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or
locations with similar climates using an
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certification
mark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normal
oil change interval is 5,000 mi (8,000 km).
If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is
3,000 mi (4,800 km)
.
Engine air filter replacement
The life of the engine air filter is dependent
on exposure to dusty and dirty conditions.
Vehicles operated in these conditions
require frequent inspection and
replacement of the engine air filter.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
RECORD
After the scheduled maintenance services
are performed, record the Repair Order #,
Distance and Engine Hours in the boxes
provided.
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Diesel Particulate Filter Manual
Regeneration................................................... 170
On-Board Diagnostics System..................... 168
Direction Indicators.....................................106 Direction Indicator............................................. 106
Switching the Direction Indicators On and Off....................................................................... 106
Doors and Locks..............................................77
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - Diesel.............................................................297
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap..............297
Drive Belt Routing - 2.0L EcoBlue...........313
Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™, Vehicles With: Dual
Generators....................................................314
Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™, Vehicles With: Single
Generator......................................................314
Drive Control..................................................234 Selectable Drive Modes.................................. 234
Selectable Drive Modes Information Messages......................................................... 235
Driver Alert.......................................................214
Driver Alert System Display............................. 215
Driver Alert System Messages........................ 217
Driver Alert System Warnings........................ 215
Switching Driver Alert On or Off.................... 216
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................52 Children and Airbags........................................... 57
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........52
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 57
Driving Aids
.....................................................214
Driving Hints..................................................254
Driving Through Water...............................255
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps....................... 103
E
Eco
.....................................................................227
Eco Mode............................................................... 227
Efficient Drive Mode......................................... 228
Economical Driving
.....................................254
Electromagnetic Compatibility.............480
Emergency Call Limitations.......................63
Emergency Call Requirements.................62
Emergency Exit.............................................258 Emission Law
.................................................162
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........163
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 162
End User License Agreement.................483 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 483
Engine Block Heater.....................................147 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 148
Engine Coolant Check...............................298 Adding Coolant.................................................. 298
Coolant Change................................................. 300
Engine Coolant Temperature Management................................................... 301
Fail-Safe Cooling.............................................. 300
Recycled Coolant.............................................. 300
Severe Climates................................................ 300
Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel.....................298
Engine Cooling Fan - Gasoline
...............298
Engine Emission Control............................162
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System - Vehicles
With: Passive Anti-Theft System
(PATS)................................................................ 90
Engine Oil Check
..........................................293
Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 294
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Lamp............294
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBlue........293
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec.........293
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................293
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBlue........................................................362
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................363
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................364
Entertainment..............................................
424
AM/FM Radio...................................................... 425
Apps........................................................................\
433
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 432
CD (If equipped)................................................. 431
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 428
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 426
Sources.................................................................. 425
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Maintenance.................................................288
General Information......................................... 288
Manual Climate Control..............................121 Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents.........121
Directing Air to the Instrument Panel Air
Vents.................................................................... 121
Directing Air to the Windshield Air Vents.................................................................... 121
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 121
Setting the Temperature.................................. 122
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off........................................................................\
. 121
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
. 121
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
. 121
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
. 121
Switching the Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
. 121
Manual Seats - Vehicles With: 2-Way Manual Seat................................................129
Adjusting the Armrest....................................... 130
Adjusting the Lumbar Support..................... 130
Adjusting the Seat Backrest........................... 130
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 129
Manual Seats - Vehicles With: 4-Way Manual Seat................................................130
Adjusting the Armrest....................................... 132
Adjusting the Lumbar Support...................... 132
Adjusting the Seat Backrest............................ 131
Adjusting the Seat Cushion............................. 132
Adjusting the Seat Height................................. 131
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 131
Swiveling the Seat.............................................. 132
Swivel Seat Audible Warning......................... 133
Master Access Code.....................................88 What Is the Master Access Code................... 88
Message Center See: Information Displays................................ 116
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors.............................. 108
Mobile Communications Equipment.......17
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBlue............365 Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec
.............366
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................367
MyKey Settings
.................................................71
Configurable Settings.......................................... 71
Non-Configurable Settings................................ 71
MyKey – Troubleshooting
...........................76
What is an admin key?....................................... 76
Why can I not clear the MyKeys?................... 76
Why can I not create a MyKey?....................... 76
Why can I not program a MyKey?.................. 76
Why does the MyKey distance not accumulate?..................................................... 76
MyKey ™
..............................................................71
Principle of Operation.......................................... 71
N
Navigation
......................................................435
Changing the Format of the Map................437
cityseeker..............................................................439
Michelin Travel Guide...................................... 440
Navigation Map Accuracy and Updates............................................................. 441
Route Guidance................................................. 438
Setting a Destination....................................... 436
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 440
Zoom
...................................................................... 437
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........465 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 465
Normal Maintenance Intervals.................... 465
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset - Diesel.............................................................295
Oil Change Indicator Reset - Gasoline.......................................................296
Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring System.............................................................. 296
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 293
Opening and Closing the Hood..............288 Closing the Hood............................................... 289
Opening the Hood............................................ 288
Opening the Sliding Door.............................81 Opening the Sliding Door From Inside Your
Vehicle.................................................................. 81
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