steering FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2010 1.G Owner's Manual

When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However:
•The engine power will be limited.
•The air conditioning system will be disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine temperature:
•The engine will completely shut down.
•Steering and braking effort will increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Take
your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible to minimize
engine damage.
When fail-safe mode is activated
You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive the
vehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high speed
operation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine is
capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine
damage, therefore:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine.
2. Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to an authorized dealer.
3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level and replenish if low.
WARNING:Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the
engine is running or hot.
5. Restart the engine and take your vehicle to an authorized dealer.
Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem
increases the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
FUEL FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a lifetime fuel filter that is integrated with
the fuel tank. Regular maintenance or replacement is not needed.
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POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the fluid. Refer toscheduled
maintenance information.
1. Start the engine and let it run
until it reaches normal operating
temperature.
2. Turn the steering wheel left and
right several times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level.
5. If the fluid is below the MIN line, add fluid in small amounts until it
reaches the correct level (between the MIN and MAX lines). Refer to
Maintenance product specifications and capacitiesin this chapter for
the proper fluid type.
BRAKE FLUID
The fluid level will drop slowly as
the brakes wear, and will rise when
the brake components are replaced.
Fluid levels between the MIN and
MAX lines are within the normal
operating range; there is no need to
add fluid. If the fluid levels are
outside of the normal operating
range, the performance of the
system could be compromised; seek
service from your authorized dealer
immediately. If the brake fluid level falls below the MIN line, a brake
warning lamp will come on.
Brake fluid should not be allowed to contact the eyes and skin. If this
happens, promptly wash the area thoroughly with soap and water.
Consult a physician immediately if you experience an adverse reaction.
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Item CapacityFord Part Name or
EquivalentFord Part Number / Ford
Specification
Engine coolant 6.1 quarts (5.7L)MotorcraftSpecialty
Orange Engine Coolant
with bittering agent
(US) /
MotorcraftSpecialty
Orange Engine Coolant
(Canada)
4
VC-3-B (US)
CVC-3-B (Canada) /
WSS-M97B44-D
Cooling system stop
leak pellets—MotorcraftCooling
System Stop Leak
PelletsVC-6 /
WSS-M99B37-B6
Power steering fluidFill to between
MIN and MAX
lines on reservoirMotorcraft
MERCONVATFXT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Windshield washer
fluidTop-off as
neededMotorcraftPremium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
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plastic parts ............................208
safety belts ..............................210
washing ....................................206
waxing .....................................207
wheels ......................................207
wiper blades ............................209
Clock ......................................20–21
Console ........................................52
overhead ....................................53
Controls
steering column ........................58
Coolant
checking and adding ..............220
refill capacities ................223, 242
specifications ..........................242
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................56
Customer Assistance ................174
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................250
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................203
Getting roadside assistance ...174
Getting the service you
need .........................................199
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................204
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................203
D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................39
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................238
engine oil .................................216Doors
central unlocking ......................62
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................173
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................192
Emission control system ..........234
Engine ........................................245
cleaning ...................................208
coolant .....................................220
fail-safe cooling .......................224
idle speed control ...................218
lubrication specifications .......242
refill capacities ........................242
service points ..................214–215
Engine block heater .................158
Engine oil ..................................216
checking and adding ..............216
dipstick ....................................216
filter, specifications ........217, 241
recommendations ...................217
refill capacities ........................242
specifications ..........................242
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................158
F
Fail safe cooling ........................224
Fluid capacities .........................242
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................166
Fuel ............................................226
calculating fuel economy .......231
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Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........160
Load limits .................................148
Loading instructions .................153
Locks
childproof ..................................62
Lubricant specifications ...........242
Lug nuts ....................................191
Lumbar support, seats ...............75
M
Manual transaxle
lubricant specifications ..........242
Mirrors .........................................55
fold away ...................................55
heated ........................................55
side view mirrors (power) .......55
Motorcraftparts ..............211, 241
O
Octane rating ............................229
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................216
P
Parking brake ............................161
Parts (see Motorcraft
parts) .........................................241
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................83
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................180
Power mirrors .............................55
Power point .................................53
Power steering ..........................165fluid, checking and adding ....237
fluid, refill capacity ................242
fluid, specifications .................242
Power Windows ...........................54
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................166
R
Radio ......................................20–21
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................108
Relays ........................................176
Remote entry system .................63
illuminated entry ......................67
locking/unlocking doors .....62, 64
opening the trunk .....................64
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................66
replacing the batteries .............64
Reverse sensing system ...........171
Roadside assistance ..................174
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................81, 85–89
Safety Canopy ...........................103
Safety defects, reporting ..........205
Safety restraints ..............81, 85–89
Belt-Minder.............................90
for adults .............................86–88
for children .............................105
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................83
warning light and chime ....89–90
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Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................114
Safety seats for children ..........110
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................246
Seats ............................................71
child safety seats ....................110
front seats .................................74
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................67
Servicing your vehicle ..............212
Setting the clock .........................20
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................241, 245
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............6
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................242
Speed control ..............................56
Starting your vehicle ........155–157
jump starting ..........................192
Steering wheel
controls ......................................58
tilting .........................................52
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................52
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....140
Tires ...........................126–127, 183
alignment ................................134
care ..........................................130
changing ..........................183, 187
checking the pressure ............130inflating ...................................128
label .........................................140
replacing ..................................132
rotating ....................................134
safety practices .......................133
sidewall information ...............135
snow tires and chains ............147
spare tire .................................184
terminology .............................127
tire grades ...............................127
treadwear ........................126, 131
Towing .......................................154
recreational towing .................154
trailer towing ..........................154
wrecker ....................................197
Transaxle
lubricant specifications ..........242
Transmission .............................169
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....168
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................238
fluid, refill capacities ..............242
Trunk
remote release ..........................64
Turn signal ..................................42
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................246
Vehicle loading ..........................148
Ventilating your vehicle ...........158
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................215
Water, Driving through .............173
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