air filter FORD TRANSIT 2021 Owner's Manual

Other maintenance items
1
Change the transfer case fluid. 4
Replace accessory drive belt(s).
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil
and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 Initial replacement at ten years or
200,000 mi (320,000 km), then every five years or
100,000 mi (160,000 km).
3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
4 Four-wheel drive only.
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.
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1
180 Degree Camera.....................................196
Camera Views...................................................... 197
Front View Camera............................................ 196
Using the 180 degree camera system.........197
9
911 Assist
............................................................61
A
A/C See: Climate Control.......................................... 122
About This Manual...........................................9
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 170
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 170
Accessories....................................................442
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............199
Active Park Assist..........................................191 Using Active Park Assist.................................... 191
Adjusting the Headlamps
.........................293
Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 294
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 293
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................96
Airbag Disposal
..............................................60
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 122
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter............284
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm - Vehicles With:
Anti-Theft Alarm Horn with Integral
Battery.................................................................. 91
See: Anti-Theft Alarm - Vehicles Without: Anti-Theft Alarm Horn with Integral
Battery................................................................ 90
All-Wheel Drive.............................................165
AM/FM Radio - Vehicles Without: SYNC.............................................................379
Selecting a Radio Source................................ 379Anti-Theft Alarm - Vehicles With:
Anti-Theft Alarm Horn with Integral
Battery..............................................................91
Alarm System......................................................... 91
Arming the Alarm................................................. 92
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 92
Guard Settings....................................................... 91
Triggering the Alarm............................................. 91
Anti-Theft Alarm - Vehicles Without: Anti-Theft Alarm Horn with Integral
Battery............................................................90
Alarm System....................................................... 90
Arming the Alarm................................................ 90
Disarming the Alarm.......................................... 90
Triggering the Alarm........................................... 90
Appendices.....................................................461
Applying the Electric Parking Brake........177
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in an Emergency....................................................177
Applying the Parking Brake.......................174
Apps
..................................................................425
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 426
Using Apps on an Android Device...............426
Using Apps on an iOS Device........................ 425
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android Device............................................................... 426
Audio System
................................................376
General Information.......................................... 376
Audio Unit Clock and Date Displays - Vehicles Without: SYNC
........................380
Adjusting the Clock.......................................... 380
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3.......................................................................378
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 378
Changing Radio Stations................................ 379
Next Track Button.............................................. 379
Pausing or Playing Media................................ 379
Previous Track Button...................................... 379
Sound Settings................................................... 379
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........378
Switching the Screen On and Off................379
Audio Unit - Vehicles Without: SYNC
..............................................................376
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 376
Changing Radio Stations................................. 377
Pausing or Playing Media................................ 378
Returning to the Previous Screen.................377
Scrolling Through the Menu Options..........377
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C
California Proposition 65 - United States
of America..................................................458
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................358
Air Conditioning System................................. 358
Brake System....................................................... 361
Engine.................................................................... 359
Engine Coolant................................................... 360
Fuel Tank................................................................ 361
Grease.................................................................... 362
Locks...................................................................... 362
Rear Axle............................................................... 362
Washer Reservoir................................................ 361
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................363
Air Conditioning System................................. 363
Brake System....................................................... 367
Engine.................................................................... 364
Engine Coolant................................................... 366
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 366
Grease....................................................................368
Locks...................................................................... 368
Rear Axle............................................................... 367
Washer Reservoir............................................... 366
Capacities and Specifications................352
Cargo Lamps.................................................106 Switching the Cargo Lamps Off................... 106
Switching the Cargo Lamps On.................... 106
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 303
Catalytic Converter - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................159
On-Board Diagnostics System..................... 160
Changing a Bulb..........................................296 Front Clearance Lamp..................................... 298
Headlamp............................................................ 296
High Mounted Stoplamps.............................. 299
Interior Lamp....................................................... 299
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 299
Reading Lamps.................................................. 300
Rear Lamps......................................................... 298
Side Direction Indicator................................... 298
Sun Visor Mirror Lamp.................................... 300
Changing a Fuse
...........................................276
Fuses....................................................................... 276Changing a Road Wheel...........................339
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 340
Front Jacking Points......................................... 345
Installing a Road Wheel.................................. 348
Locking Lug Nuts................................................ 341
Rear Jacking Points........................................... 345
Removing a Road Wheel................................ 348
Removing a Wheel Trim.................................. 346
Stowing the Wheel and Vehicle Jack.........350
Vehicle Jack......................................................... 344
Vehicles With a Spare Wheel......................... 341
Changing the 12V Battery.........................290 Removing the Battery....................................... 291
Replacing the Battery....................................... 292
Changing the Engine Air Filter................284
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter...............................................................283
Engine Lubrication for Severe Service Operation......................................................... 283
Changing the Front Wiper Blades
.........295
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password...................................375
Checking MyKey System Status
...............74
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................294
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................49
Child Restraint Positioning.........................39
Child Safety
.......................................................19
General Information............................................. 19
Child Safety Locks..........................................41 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 42
Right-Hand Side................................................... 42
Cigar Lighter
...................................................140
Cleaning Products.......................................302
Cleaning the Engine
...................................304
Cleaning the Exterior..................................303 Body Paintwork Preservation....................... 304
Cleaning the Chrome Trim............................. 303
Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 303
Cleaning the Rear Window............................ 303
Sliding Door Tracks........................................... 304
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
.........................307
Cleaning the Interior...................................305 Fabric, Carpets, Cloth Seats, Headliners
and Floor Mats.............................................. 305
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Keys and Remote Controls.........................63
Principle of Operation........................................ 63
L
Lane Keeping System................................208 Lane Keeping System Display....................... 210
Lane Keeping System Messages................... 211
Lane Keeping System Settings.................... 209
Lane Keeping System Warning Lamps and Indicators........................................................... 211
Switching Lane Keeping System On or Off...................................................................... 209
Lighting Control............................................100 Exterior Lamps On Audible Warning............101
Flashing High Beam Headlamps................... 101
High Beam Headlamp Indicator.................... 101
Lamps On Indicator............................................ 101
Lighting Control Positions.............................. 100
Switching High Beam Headlamps On and Off........................................................................\
101
Switching the Parking Lamps On................100
Lighting............................................................100 General Information......................................... 100
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers -
Bus...................................................................... 228
See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers - Van..................................................................... 228
Load Carrying................................................228
Load Limit.......................................................229 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 233
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 229
Load Retaining Fixtures
.............................228
Securing Cargo................................................... 228
Locating the Cabin Air Filter.....................125
Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad.........87
Locking and Unlocking.................................76 Autolock................................................................... 78
Autounlock.............................................................. 79
Configurable Unlocking...................................... 79
Locking..................................................................... 76
Locking and Unlocking the Doors From Inside.................................................................... 76
One-Stage Unlocking......................................... 79Opening the Double Rear Doors.....................
77
Rear Emergency Exit........................................... 78
Two-Stage Unlocking......................................... 79
Unlocking................................................................. 76
Zone Re-Locking................................................... 79
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Using Keyless Entry
................................................88
Locking the Doors................................................ 88
Unlocking the Doors........................................... 88
Locking the Steering Wheel.......................96 Unlocking the Steering Wheel........................ 96
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 339
Lug Nuts
..........................................................350
Locking Lug Nuts................................................. 351
Lug Nut Torque................................................... 350
M
Maintenance..................................................278 General Information.......................................... 278
Manual Climate Control
.............................122
Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents........122
Directing Air to the Instrument Panel Air
Vents................................................................... 122
Directing Air to the Windshield Air Vents................................................................... 122
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 122
Setting the Temperature.................................. 123
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off........................................................................\
122
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
122
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
122
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
122
Switching the Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
122
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake...............................................................177
........................................................................\
............ 177
Manual Seats - Vehicles With: 2-Way Manual Seat.................................................127
Adjusting the Armrest....................................... 128
Adjusting the Lumbar Support...................... 128
Adjusting the Seat Backrest........................... 128
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System Settings..................................................
195
Using the Rear View Camera......................... 194
Recommended Towing Weights - Chassis Cab/Crew Van/Cutaway/
Van.................................................................235
Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight for Your Vehicle............................... 237
Recommended Towing Weights - M2 Bus..................................................................237
Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight for Your Vehicle.............................. 239
Reduced Engine Performance................246
Refueling..........................................................155 System Warnings............................................... 156
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery Has Run Out of
Charge
............................................................178
Releasing the Parking Brake.....................174
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)......................65
Changing the Remote Control Battery........66
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 65
Locating Your Vehicle......................................... 66
Programming a New Remote Control.........66
Switching the Panic Alarm On and Off........67
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Power Sliding Door...................................................67
Changing the Remote Control Battery.........67
Locating Your Vehicle......................................... 68
Remote Control Information Messages........................................................... 69
Remote Control - Vehicles Without: Passive Anti-Theft System
(PATS).............................................................64
Changing the Remote Control Battery........64
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 64
Locating Your Vehicle......................................... 65
Programming a New Remote Control.........64
Switching the Panic Alarm On and Off........................................................................\
. 65
Remotely Starting and Stopping the Vehicle...........................................................120
Remote Start Limitations..........................120
Remote Start
.................................................120
Remote Start Settings................................120
Climate Control Settings................................. 120
Heated Seat Settings......................................... 121
Setting the Remote Start Duration...............121 Removing a Headlamp..............................295
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............308
Replacement Parts
Recommendation....................................459
Collision Repairs................................................ 459
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.............................................................. 459
Warranty on Replacement Parts.................459
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................69
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter...................125
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................262
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................261
Resetting the Power Sliding Door...........84
Restarting the Engine.................................148
Roadside Assistance
..................................249
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance....................................................... 250
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance................................... 249
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance................................... 249
Roadside Emergencies..............................249
Roof Racks and Load Carriers - Bus
..................................................................228
Roof Racks and Load Carriers - Van.................................................................228
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 247
Running Out of Fuel.....................................153 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 154
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 154
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................58
Safety Precautions........................................151
Scheduled Maintenance
..........................446
Seatbelt Extensions......................................49
Seatbelt Height Adjustment
.....................46
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................47
Belt-Minder™........................................................ 47
Seatbelts...........................................................43 Principle of Operation........................................ 43
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Using Traction Control...............................180
Switching the System Off or On................... 180
System Indicator Lights and Messages......................................................... 180
Using Voice Recognition...........................382 Apps........................................................................\
407
Automatic Blower Motor Speed Reduction ........................................................ 408
Climate................................................................. 404
Entertainment.................................................... 403
General.................................................................. 402
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 384
Navigation........................................................... 406
Phone.................................................................... 405
Phone Voice Service......................................... 382
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 407
System Interaction and Feedback..............385
Voice Settings.................................................... 408
Using Winter Tires.......................................332
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
........................259
V
Vehicle Care...................................................302
Vehicle Identification Number
................356
Vehicle Storage............................................308 Battery................................................................... 309
Body....................................................................... 309
Brakes.................................................................... 309
Cooling system.................................................. 309
Engine.................................................................... 309
Fuel system......................................................... 309
General.................................................................. 308
Miscellaneous.................................................... 309
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................309
Tires........................................................................\
309
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot................................375
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 122
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............356
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................111
Washer Fluid Check....................................294 Washers
See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 303
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 97
Waxing............................................................304
What Is 911 Assist............................................61
What Is a Connected Vehicle...................371
What Is Auto-Start-Stop...........................148
What Is Remote Start.................................120
What Is the Cabin Air Filter.......................125
What Is the Electric Parking Brake..........177
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System...........................................................136
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 339
Wheels and Tires...........................................311 General Information........................................... 311
Windows and Mirrors..................................107
Windshield Washers.....................................99 Settings................................................................... 99
Windshield Wipers.........................................97 Intermittent Wipe................................................. 97
Winter Tires See: Using Winter Tires.................................... 332
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 294
Wipers and Washers.....................................97
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