tires FORD TRANSIT 2021 Repair Manual

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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Switching Off the Engine..........................146
Vehicles With a Turbocharger....................... 146
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off...................................................136
Semiannual Reminder...................................... 136
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off - Vehicles With: SYNC
3........................................................................\
137
Semiannual Reminder...................................... 137
Symbols Glossary
.............................................9
SYNC™ 3.......................................................400
General Information........................................ 400
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................429 Additional Information and
Assistance........................................................ 441
Apps....................................................................... 436
Navigation............................................................ 435
Personal Profiles................................................ 439
Phone..................................................................... 433
Resetting the System....................................... 441
USB and Audio................................................... 430
Voice Recognition.............................................. 429
Wi-Fi Connectivity............................................. 438
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................387
911 Assist............................................................... 387
SYNC Mobile Apps........................................... 389
SYNC™...........................................................383 General Information......................................... 383
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
..........................391
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............352
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................258
Tire Care
...........................................................315
Glossary of Tire Terminology.......................... 317
Inflating the Tires............................................... 324
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grades................................................................ 315
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 318
Inspecting the Tires and Wheel Valve Stems................................................................. 327
Location of the Tire Label............................... 324
Tire Age.................................................................. 328Tire and Wheel Alignment.............................
330
Tire Damage........................................................ 328
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................329
Tire Replacement Requirements.................328
Tire Rotation......................................................... 331
Tire Safety Practices......................................... 329
Tire Wear............................................................... 327
United States Department of Transportation Tire Quality
Grades................................................................ 316
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................. 312
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........334 How Temperature Affects the Tire
Pressures.......................................................... 335
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Reset Procedure........................................................ 339
Understanding the Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............................................................. 337
When Changing Tires....................................... 336
When Changing Wheels................................. 336
When Inflating Tires......................................... 336
Tire Repair Kit See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................. 312
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit......................312 After Using the Tire Sealant and Inflator
Kit........................................................................\
. 314
Using the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit........................................................................\
. 313
Tires See: Wheels and Tires....................................... 311
Tow/Haul.........................................................163 Switching Tow/Haul On and Off.................. 164
Towing a Trailer
............................................234
Load Placement................................................. 234
Towing Points
................................................254
Rear Towing Point............................................. 254
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................245
Towing..............................................................234
Traction Control............................................180 Principle of Operation...................................... 180
Transmission Code Designation.............357
Transmission...................................................161
Transporting the Vehicle
...........................253
Trip Computer.................................................117
Average Fuel.......................................................... 118
Average Speed..................................................... 118
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Distance to Empty...............................................
118
Instantaneous Fuel............................................. 118
Personalization..................................................... 118
Resetting the Trip Computer........................... 117
Trip Odometer...................................................... 118
Trip Timer............................................................... 118
Type Approvals............................................454
Radio Frequency Certification Labels for
Audio Unit........................................................ 454
Radio Frequency Certification Labels for Blind Spot Information System
Sensors ............................................................. 454
Radio Frequency Certification Labels for Cruise Control Module................................ 455
Radio Frequency Certification Labels for Keys and Remote Controls....................... 455
Radio Frequency Certification Labels for Passive Anti-Theft System....................... 456
Radio Frequency Certification Labels for Radio Transceiver Module......................... 456
Radio Frequency Certification Labels for SYNC.................................................................. 457
Radio Frequency Certification Labels for Telematics Control Unit.............................. 457
Radio Frequency Certification Labels for Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Sensors............................................................ 458
U
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................280
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................281
USB Port..........................................................381
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................199 Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator...............205
Adaptive Cruise Control Information
Messages......................................................... 205
Adaptive Cruise Control System Sensors............................................................. 203
Automatic Cancellation.................................. 202
Canceling the Set Speed................................ 202
Changing the Set Speed.................................. 201
Detection Issues................................................. 202
Following a Vehicle.......................................... 200
Hilly Condition Usage....................................... 202
Overriding the System...................................... 201Resuming the Set Speed................................
202
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed............200
Setting the Gap Distance................................ 201
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off...................................................................... 202
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........................................................................\
199
Switching to Normal Cruise Control..........204
System Not Available...................................... 203
Using All-Wheel Drive.................................165 All-Wheel Drive Gauge..................................... 169
All-Wheel Drive Information Messages.......................................................... 169
Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel Drive (AWD)............................... 165
Operating All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Vehicles with Mismatched Tires................................ 165
Using Cruise Control...................................198 Canceling the Set Speed................................. 198
Changing the Set Speed................................. 198
Cruise Control Indicator................................... 199
Resuming the Set Speed................................. 198
Setting the Cruise Speed................................ 198
Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 198
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 198
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems...........................................................75
Using Power Running Boards....................93 Automatic Power Deploy.................................. 93
Automatic Power Stow...................................... 93
Bounce-back......................................................... 94
Enabling and Disabling...................................... 94
Manual Operation................................................ 94
Manual Power Deploy........................................ 94
Resetting the System......................................... 95
Using Snow Chains
.....................................333
Using Stability Control................................182
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................390
Audio Voice Commands.................................. 391
Media Sources.................................................... 390
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone...........386 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 387
Pairing a Phone.................................................. 386
Phone Controls................................................... 387
Phone Voice Commands............................... 386
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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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