maintenance FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2018 Owner's Guide

1. Lift the wiper arm.
2.
Position the wiper blade at right angles
to the wiper arm. 3. Press the wiper blade locking clip. 4. Disengage the wiper blade from the
wiper arm.
5. Move the wiper blade to the side. 6. Remove the wiper blade.
Note:
Make sure that the wiper arm does
not spring back against the glass when the
wiper blade is not attached.
7. Install in the reverse order.
Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place.
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ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
If your vehicle has been involved in a crash,
have the aim of the headlamp beam
checked by an authorized dealer.
Headlamp Aiming Target
8 ft (2.4 m)
A
Ground to the center of the
headlamp low beam bulb
B
25 ft (7.6 m)
C
Horizontal reference line
D
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
1. Park your vehicle on level ground approximately 25 ft (7.6 m) from a wall
or screen.
2. Measure the distance from the ground
to the center of the headlamp low
beam bulb and mark an
8 ft (2.4 m)
long horizontal reference line on the
wall or screen at this height. Note:
There may be an identifying mark on
the lens to help you locate the center of the
bulb.
Note: To see a clearer light pattern while
adjusting one headlamp, you may want to
block the light from the other headlamp.
3. Switch on the low beam headlamps and open the hood. 4. On the wall or screen you will observe
a flat zone of high intensity light
located at the top of the beam pattern.
If the top edge of the flat zone of high
intensity light is not on the horizontal
reference line, adjust the aim of the
headlamp beam.
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5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each
headlamp. Use a suitable tool, for
example a screwdriver or hexagonal
socket, to turn the adjuster clockwise
or counterclockwise to adjust the
vertical aim of the headlamp. The
horizontal edge of the brighter light
should touch the horizontal reference
line.
6. Close the hood and switch off the lamps.
Horizontal Aim Adjustment
The horizontal aim of the headlamp beam
on your vehicle is not adjustable.
CHANGING A BULB WARNINGS
Switch the lamps and the ignition off.
Failure to do so could result in
serious personal injury. WARNINGS
Bulbs can become hot, let the bulb
cool down before removing it. Failure
to do so could result in personal
injury. The following instructions describe how to
remove the bulbs. Fit replacements in the
reverse order unless otherwise stated.
You must fit bulbs of the correct
specification. See Bulb Specification
Chart (page 217).
Note: We recommended that you see an
authorized dealer to change the headlamp
bulbs if your vehicle is fitted with air
conditioning. Some bulbs are difficult to
access.
Headlamp
Remove the covers to gain access to the
bulbs. Side marker
A
Headlamp low beam and side
lamp
B
Headlamp high beam
C
Direction indicator
D
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Side Marker
1. Remove the cover.
2. Remove the bulb holder by pulling it
straight out.
3. Remove the bulb from the bulb holder
by pulling it straight out.
Side Lamp 1. Remove the cover.
2. Remove headlamp low beam bulb.
3. Remove the side lamp bulb holder by
pulling it straight out.
4. Remove the bulb from the bulb holder
by pulling it straight out. Direction Indicator
1.
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
Note: You cannot separate the bulb from
the bulb holder.
Headlamp Low Beam 1. Remove the cover.
2.
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
Note: Do not touch the glass of the bulb.
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Headlamp High Beam
1. Remove the cover.
2.
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
Note: Do not touch the glass of the bulb.
Side Direction Indicator 1. Turn the lamp clockwise and remove
it. 2.
Hold the bulb holder and turn the lamp
counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
Front Fog Lamps 1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2.
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
Note: Do not touch the glass of the bulb.
Note: You cannot separate the bulb from
the bulb holder.
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Rear Lamps
1. Remove the screws.
2.
Turn the bulb holders counterclockwise
to remove them.
3. Remove the bulbs by pulling them straight out. Central High Mounted Brake Lamp
These are not serviceable items, see an
authorized dealer if they fail.
License Plate Lamp
These are not serviceable items, see an
authorized dealer if they fail.
Interior Lamps
Front Interior Lamp
1. Carefully remove the lamp.
2.
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it. 3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight
out.
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Front Interior LED Lamps
Note:
If your vehicle has LED lamps these
are not serviceable items, see an authorized
dealer if they fail.
Reading Lamps 1. Carefully remove the lamp.
2.
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out. Cargo Area Lamp
1. Pry off the lamp cover.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Remove the bulb.
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BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
Power (watt)
Specification
Lamp
21/5
W21/5W
Brake and rear lamp.
55
H11
Cornering lamps.
24
PY24W
Front direction indicator.
55
H11
Front fog lamp.
5
W5W
Front side lamp.
5
W5W
Front side marker lamp.
55
H9
Headlamp high beam.
55
H11
Headlamp low beam.
5
W5W
Side direction indicator.
5
W5W
License plate lamp.
21
WY21W
Rear direction indicator.
16
W16W
Reversing lamp.
Interior Lamps Power (watt)
Specification
Lamp
10
211 Festoon
Luggage compartment lamp.
5
W5W
Map lamp.
6
W6W
Interior lamp.
LED
LED
Interior lamp. *
* Vehicles with panoramic roof.
LED lamps are not servicable, see an authorized dealer if they fail.
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CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR
FILTER
WARNING
To reduce the risk of vehicle damage
and personal burn injuries, do not
start your engine with the air cleaner
removed and do not remove it while the
engine is running. Change the air filter element at the correct
service interval. See Scheduled
Maintenance (page 388).
Use the correct specification air filter
element. See
Motorcraft Parts (page
255).
Note: Failure to use the correct air filter
element may result in severe engine
damage. Resulting component damage
may not be covered by the vehicle Warranty. 1. Release the clips that secure the air
filter cover to the housing.
2. Carefully lift the air filter housing cover.
3. Remove the air filter element from the
air filter housing.
4. Wipe any dirt or debris from the air filter
housing and cover to make sure no dirt
gets in the engine and that you have a
good seal.
5. Install a new air filter element.
6. Install the air filter housing cover. Be careful not to crimp the filter element
edges between the air filter housing
and cover. This could cause filter
damage and allow unfiltered air to
enter the engine if it is not properly
seated.
7. Engage the clips to secure the air filter housing cover to the air filter housing.
DRIVE BELT ROUTING The generator drive belt is on the
first pulley closest to the engine.
A
The air conditioning drive belt is
on the second pulley furthest
from the engine.
B
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REPAIRING MINOR PAINT
DAMAGE
You should repair paintwork damage
caused by stones from the road or minor
scratches as soon as possible. A choice of
products are available from an authorized
dealer.
Remove particles such as bird droppings,
tree sap, insect deposits, tar spots, road
salt and industrial fallout before repairing
paint chips.
Always read and follow the manufacturer
’s
instructions before using the products.
CLEANING THE WHEELS
Note: Do not apply a cleaning chemical to
warm or hot wheel rims and covers.
Note: Some automatic car washes may
cause damage to the finish on your wheel
rims and covers.
Note: Industrial-strength or heavy-duty
cleaners in combination with brush agitation
to remove brake dust and dirt, could wear
away the clear coat finish over a period time.
Note: Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based
or high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steel
wool, fuels or strong household detergents.
Note: If you intend parking your vehicle for
an extended period after cleaning the
wheels with a wheel cleaner, drive your
vehicle for a few minutes before doing so.
This will reduce the risk of increased
corrosion of the brake discs.
Alloy wheels and wheel covers are coated
with a clear coat paint finish. To maintain
their condition we recommend that you: •
Clean the wheels weekly using
Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner.
Apply using manufacturer's
instructions.
• Use a sponge to remove heavy
deposits of dirt and brake dust
accumulation.
• Rinse thoroughly with a strong stream
of water when you have completed the
cleaning process.
• To remove tar and grease, use
Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30
days or more, read the following
maintenance recommendations to make
sure your vehicle stays in good operating
condition.
We engineer and test all motor vehicles
and their components for reliable, regular
driving. Under various conditions,
long-term storage may lead to degraded
engine performance or failure unless you
use specific precautions to preserve engine
components.
General
• Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated
place.
• Protect from sunlight, if possible.
• If vehicles are stored outside, they
require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and damage.
Body
• Wash your vehicle thoroughly to
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing
and the underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle if it is
stored in exposed locations.
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