Ford 2014 E-450 v.1- User Manual

DATA RECORDING Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting andstoring diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentiallyincludes information about the performance or status of various systemsand modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, st...

Additionally, when you connect to Traffic, Directions andInformation (if equipped, U.S. only), the service uses GPStechnology and advanced vehicle sensors to collect the vehicle’scurrent location, travel direction, and speed (“vehicle travelinformation”), only to help provide you with the directions...

REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION Your vehicle has been built to the highest standards using quality parts.We recommend that you demand the use of genuine Ford and Motorcraftparts whenever your vehicle requires scheduled maintenance or repair.You can clearly identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts...

Special Instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electroniccontrols. WARNING: Please read the Supplementary Restraints System chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury. WARNING: Front seat mounted rear-facin...

MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Using mobile communications equipment is becoming increasinglyimportant in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, youmust not compromise your own or others’ safety when using suchequipment. Mobile communications can enhance personal safety andsecurity ...

GENERAL INFORMATION See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safetyrestraints for children. WARNING: Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their height, age and weight. Child safety restraints must be bought separately from your v...

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, orage Recommendedrestraint type Infantsortoddlers Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) orless (generally age four oryounger). Use a child safety seat(sometimes called aninfant carrier,convertible seat, ortoddler seat). Smallch...

CHILD SEAT POSITIONING WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Never place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move thevehicle seat upon which the child seat is installed all the way back.When poss...

WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the riskof injury or death in a crash. WARNING: To avoid risk of injury, do not leave children or pets unattende...

BOOSTER SEATS WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the riskof injury or death in a crash. Use a belt-positioning booster seat for children who have o...

Types of Booster Seats • Backless booster seats If your backless booster seat has a removable shield, remove the shield.If a vehicle seating position has a low seat back or no head restraint, abackless booster seat may place your child’s head (as measured at thetops of the ears) above the top of the...

• Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safetyseat, with the tongue between the child seat and the release button,to prevent accidental unbuckling. • Place the vehicle seat upon which the child seat will be installed inthe upright position. • Put the safety belt in the automat...

3. While holding the shoulder andlap belt portions together, route thetongue through the child seataccording to the child seatmanufacturer’s instructions. Be surethe belt webbing is not twisted. 4. Insert the belt tongue into theproper buckle (the buckle closest tothe direction the tongue is comingf...

8. Remove remaining slack from thebelt. Force the seat down with extraweight, for example, by pressingdown or kneeling on the childrestraint while pulling up on theshoulder belt in order to force slackfrom the belt. This is necessary to remove the remaining slack that will exist once theextra weight...

Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) WARNING: Never attach two child safety seats to the same anchor. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious injuryor death. The LATCH system is composed of three vehicle...

Each time you use the safety seat, check that the seat is properlyattached to the lower anchors and tether anchor, if applicable. Tug thechild seat from side to side and forward and back where it is secured tothe vehicle. The seat should move less than one inch when you do thisfor a proper installat...

Second Row Bucket Seats You can attach the tether strapdirectly to the tether bracket underthe back edge of the seat cushion. 1. Route the child safety tether strap over the back of the left hand orright hand second row bucket seat. 2. Clip the tether strap hook to theseat pedestal at the location s...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seat back upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a crash. WARNING: To redu...

FASTENING THE SAFETY BELTS The front outboard and rear safety restraints in your vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts. 1. Insert the belt tongue into theproper buckle (the buckle closest tothe direction the tongue is comingfrom) until you hear a snap and feelit latch. Make sure the tongue i...

Pregnant women should alwayswear their safety belts. The lap beltportion of a combination lap andshoulder belt should be positionedlow across the hips below the bellyand worn as tight as comfort willallow. The shoulder belt should bepositioned to cross the middle ofthe shoulder and the center of the...

Automatic Locking Mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt willstill retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automaticlocking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode This mode should be used any time a ch...

SAFETY BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT WARNING: Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat beltand increase the risk of injury in a crash. Adjust the height of the s...

Deactivating and Activating the Belt-Minder® Feature WARNING: While the design allows you to deactivate your Belt-Minder, this system is designed to improve your chances of being safely belted and surviving an accident. We recommend you leavethe Belt-Minder system activated for yourself and others w...

CHILD RESTRAINT AND SAFETY BELT MAINTENANCE Inspect the vehicle safety belts and child safety seat systems periodicallyto make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect thevehicle and child seat safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, tearsor cuts. Replace if necessary. All vehicle ...

WARNING: If the airbag has deployed, the airbag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the airbag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a crash. The airbags are a supplemental restraint system and are designed towork with the safety belts to h...

DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS WARNING: Never place your arm or any objects over an airbag module. Placing your arm over a deploying airbag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. Objects placed on or over theairbag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by theairbag int...

Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment WARNING: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 inches (25 centimeters) between an occupant’s chest and the driver airbagmodule. Failure to follow this could seriously increase the risk of i...

Passenger Airbag ON and OFF Switch (If Equipped) WARNING: An airbag ON and OFF switch may have been installed in this vehicle. Before driving, always look at the face of the switch to be sure the switch is in the proper position in accordancewith these instructions and warnings. Failure to put the s...

Turning the Passenger Airbag Back On WARNING: The safety belts for the driver and right front passenger seating positions have been specifically designed to function together with the airbags in certain types of crashes. Whenyou turn off your airbag, you not only lose the protection of the airbag,yo...

• the vehicle has a rear seat too small to accommodate a rear-facinginfant seat; or • the infant has a medical condition which, according to the infant’sphysician, makes it necessary for the infant to ride in the front so thatthe driver can constantly monitor the child’s condition. 2. Child age 1 to...

The restraints control module also monitors the readiness of the abovesafety devices plus the crash and occupant sensors. The readiness of thesafety system is indicated by a warning indicator light in the instrumentcluster or by a backup tone if the warning light is not working. See the Instrument C...

GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with IndustryCanada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interference...

Replacing the Battery Note: Refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries. Note: Replacing the battery will not delete the remote control from your vehicle. The remote control should operate normally after batteryreplacement. The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three...

Car Finder Press the button twice within three seconds. The horn will soundand the turn signals will flash. We recommend you use thismethod to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm. Sounding a Panic Alarm Press the button to activate the alarm. Press the button againor switch the ig...

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING You can use the power door lock control or the remote control to lockand unlock your vehicle. Power Door Locks (If Equipped) The power door lock switches are on the driver and front passenger doorpanels. A. Unlock B. Lock Remote Control (If Equipped) You can use the remote cont...

Memory Lock If you lock your doors with the power lock control or the remote controlwhile the sliding door is open, the door will automatically lock after it isclosed. Autolock and Unlock Note: Your vehicle comes with this feature disabled. The autolock feature will lock all the doors when: • all do...

6. Turn the ignition off. The horn will chirp once to confirm theprocedure is complete. Note: The autounlock feature can be enabled or disabled independently of the autolock feature. Illuminated Entry The interior lamps and parking lamps illuminate when the remote entrysystem is used to unlock the d...

Emergency Lock Release WARNING: If equipped with E-Guard Cargo Protection System™ occupants may become trapped in the cargo area unless the exit procedure is followed. The cargo doors cannot beunlocked using manual or power door locks or remote control. In anemergency, to exit the cargo area, locate...

Replacement Keys If your keys are lost or stolen and you do not have an extra coded key,you will need to have your vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. Thekey codes need to be erased from your vehicle and new coded keys willneed to be programmed. Replacing coded keys can be very costly. Store an e...

ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL WARNING: Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle is moving. 1. Pull and hold the steering wheelrelease lever. 2. Adjust the steering wheel to thedesired position then release thelever. VOICE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) A. Voice recognition B. Phone mode See the SYNC...

WINDSHIELD WIPERS Note: Fully defrost the windshield before turning on the windshield wipers. Note: Make sure the windshield wipers are turned off before entering a car wash. Note: Clean the windshield and wiper blades if they begin to leave streaks or smears. If that does not resolve the issue, ins...

LIGHTING CONTROL A. The first position turns the lamps off. B. The second position turns on the parkinglamps, instrument panel lamps, license platelamps and tail lamps. C. The third position turns the headlamps on. High Beams • Push the lever toward theinstrument panel to switch on thehigh beams. • ...

INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER Note: If you disconnect the battery or it becomes discharged, the dimmer switch will require re-calibration. Rotate the dimmer switch fromthe full dim position to the full dome/on position to reset. Note: Move the control to the full upright position, past detent, to turn ...

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the leftturn signal. • Push up to activate the right turnsignal. INTERIOR LAMPS Front and Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps (If Equipped) The center dome portion of thelamp, will light when: • any door is opened • the panel dimmer control ismoved to the full upr...

POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in your vehicle and do not let them play with the power windows. They may seriously injure themselves. WARNING: When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and make sure that children and pets a...

EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped) WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while your vehicle is in motion. A. Left mirror B. Off C. Right mirror To adjust your mirrors: 1. Select the mirror you want to adjust. 2. Move the control in the direction you want to tilt the mirror. 3. Return ...

Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors (If Equipped) WARNING: Objects in the blind spot mirror are closer than they appear. Blind spot mirrors have an integrated convex mirror built into the upperoutboard corner of the exterior mirrors. They are designed to assist youby increasing visibility along the side o...

INTERIOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror when your vehicle is moving. Note: Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum or ammonia based cleaning products. You can adjust the interior mirror to your preference. Some mirrors als...

GAUGES Cluster shown in standard measure. Metric similar. A. Tachometer B. Fuel gauge C. Engine coolant temperature gauge D. Speedometer E. Battery voltage gauge F. Information display. See Information displays for more information. G. Engine oil pressure gauge Fuel Gauge Indicates approximately how...

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature,the level indicator will be in the normal range. If the engine coolanttemperature exceeds the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safelypossible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool...

Airbag – Front If it fails to illuminate on startup, continues to flash or remainson, it indicates a malfunction. Have the system checked by yourauthorized dealer. A chime will sound when there is a malfunction in the indicator light. Anti-Lock Braking System If it illuminates when you are driving, ...

Low Fuel Level It will illuminate when the fuel level is low or near empty.Refuel as soon as possible. Low Tire Pressure Warning It will illuminate when your tire pressure is low. If the lampremains on with the engine running or when driving, checkyour tire pressure as soon as possible. The lamp als...

WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possiblycausing a fire. Stability Control System Displays when the AdvanceTrac®/Traction control is active. Ifthe ligh...

GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus offthe road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of yourvehicle. We recommend...

SETUP TBC MODE (ifequipped) press and holdtheSELECT/RESETstem Electric or EOH LANGUAGE =ENGLISH /SPANISH /FRENCH English / Spanish / French SYSTEM CHECK RESET FORSYSTEM CHECK press and holdtheSELECT/RESETstem XXX% OIL LIFE ENGINE HOURS (if enabled) ENGINE IDLE HOURS(if enabled) CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE...

• AUTOUNLOCK: This feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doorswhen the driver’s door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignitionbeing turned off. • REAR PARK AID (if equipped): This feature sounds a tone to warnthe driver of obstacles near the rear bumper, and functions only whenR (Reverse) gear...

Note: If the SELECT/RESET stem is pressed during the calibration or three minutes has elapsed since the beginning of the calibration withoutdriving the vehicle, the message center reverts back to normal operationand the CAL will display until a successful calibration is carried out. 1. Press and rel...

INFORMATION MESSAGES Press the SELECT/RESET stem to acknowledge and remove somemessages from the information display. Other messages will be removedautomatically after a short time. Certain messages need to be confirmedbefore you can access the menus. AdvanceTrac® / Traction Control Messages Action ...

Park Aid Messages Action / Description CHECK REAR PARKAID Displayed when the transmission is in R(Reverse) and the park aid is disabled. Tire Messages Action / Description LOW TIREPRESSURE Displays when one or more tires on yourvehicle have low tire pressure. TIRE PRESSUREMONITOR FAULT Displays when...

HEATER ONLY SYSTEM A. Fan speed control: Controls the volume of air circulated in your vehicle. Adjust to select the desired fan speed or switch off. If youswitch the fan off, the windshield may fog up. B. Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the air circulated in your vehicle. Adjust to...

SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seatback reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the passenger sensing system, resulting in seriousinjury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against your seatback,with your feet...

• Hold the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent. • Bend your legs slightly so that you can press the pedals fully. • Position the shoulder strap of the safety belt over the center of yourshoulder and position the lap strap tightly across your hips. Make sure that your driving position is comf...

MANUAL SEATS WARNING: Do not adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when your vehicle is moving. WARNING: Rock the seat backward and forward after releasing the lever to make sure that it is fully engaged. Moving the Seats Backward andForward (If Equipped) Recline Adjustment (IfEquipped) WARNING: Befo...

Manual Lumbar (If Equipped) The lumbar support control is located on the inboard side of the driver’sseat. Turn the control to adjust your support. POWER SEATS WARNING: Never adjust the driver’s seat when the vehicle is moving. The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Press A...

Recline Adjustment (If Equipped) REAR SEATS Rear Captains Chair (Passenger SideOnly) Pull the lever to adjust the seat forwardor backward. Quick-Release Captains Chair(Seven PassengerConfiguration-Second Row Only) WARNING: Check to see that the seat and seat back is latched securely in position. Kee...

Rear Bench Seat WARNING: Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor, whether the seat is occupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop. WARNING: Do not hang or attach any cargo to the release straps of the rear bench seats. Doing so could cause the release straps ...

AUXILIARY POWER POINTS WARNING: Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket (if equipped). Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your warranty, and can result in fireor serious injury. Note: If used when the engine is not running, the battery w...

GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING: Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle on dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up th...

Cold Weather Starting (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only) Note: Do not crank the engine for more than 10 seconds at a time as starter damage may occur. If the engine fails to start, turn the key to offand wait 30 seconds before trying again. Note: Do not use starting fluid such as ether in the air intake ...

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Failure to follow engine block heater instructions could result in property damage or physical injury. WARNING: Do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. There is a risk of electrical shock. Note: The heate...

• Keep plug terminals clean and free of dirt and corrosion. • Make sure the heater system is checked for proper operation beforewinter. Using the Engine Block Heater Make sure the receptacle terminals are clean and dry before use. Toclean them, use a dry cloth. The heater uses 0.4 to 1.0 kilowatt-ho...

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. WARNING: The fuel system may be under pressure. If you hear a hissing sound near the fuel filler inlet, do not refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise, fue...

• Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes. If fuel is splashed in the eyes,remove contact lenses (if worn), flush with water for 15 minutes andseek medical attention. Failure to seek proper medical attention couldlead to permanent injury. • Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin. If f...

Choosing the Right Fuel With a Flex Fuel Vehicle (If Equipped) Use only UNLEADED gasoline or UNLEADED gasoline blended with amaximum of 85% ethanol (E-85) in your Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV). Ifyour vehicle is flex fuel capable, it will have a yellow bezel placed overthe fuel fill inlet. Do not use: • F...

RUNNING OUT OF FUEL Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverseeffect on powertrain components. If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times afterrefueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank tothe engine....

For consistent results when filling the fuel tank: • Turn the ignition off before fueling; an inaccurate reading results if theengine is left running. • Use the same fill rate (low–medium–high) each time the tank is filled. • Allow no more than two automatic click–offs when filling. Results are most...

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. WARNING: Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into th...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Understanding the Gearshift Positions of the 4–Speed AutomaticTransmission WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the lock position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. Your ...

2 (Second) This position allows for second gear only. • Provides engine braking. • Use to start-up on slippery roads. • To return to D (Drive with Overdrive) , move the gearshift lever into the D (Drive with Overdrive) position. • Selecting 2 (Second) at higher speeds will cause the transmission tod...

D (Drive with Overdrive) with Tow/Haul on The tow/haul feature improves transmission operation when towing atrailer or a heavy load. All transmission gear ranges are available whenusing tow/haul. To activate tow/haul, press thebutton on the end of the gearshiftlever. The TOW HAUL indicator light wil...

2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slippery roads or to provide additionalengine braking on downgrades. 1 (First) • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever. • The transmission will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; itwill downshift to a lower gea...

If the fuse is not blown and the brake lamps are working properly, thefollowing procedure will allow you to move the gearshift lever from P(Park): 1. Apply the parking brake, andturn the ignition to the on position. 2. Use a screwdriver to remove thelower trim panel under the steeringcolumn. Make su...

GENERAL INFORMATION Note: Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding or continuous squeal sound is present, the brake linings may beworn out. Have them inspected by an authorized dealer. If your vehiclehas continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while br...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION The traction control system helps avoid drive wheel spin and loss oftraction. If your vehicle begins to slide, the system applies the brakes to individualwheels and, when needed, reduces engine power at the same time. If thewheels spin when accelerating on slippery or loose s...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION WARNING: Vehicle modifications involving braking system, aftermarket roof racks, suspension, steering system, tire construction or wheel and tire size may change the handlingcharacteristics of the vehicle and may adversely affect the performanceof the AdvanceTrac® system. In ...

USING ADVANCETRAC® WITH RSC® (IF EQUIPPED) The system automatically activates when you start your engine. TheAdvanceTrac® with RSC® system cannot be completely turned off, butthe electronic stability system and roll stability control portions of thesystem are disabled when the transmission is in pos...

SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: To help avoid personal injury, please read and understand the limitations of the system as contained in this section. Sensing is only an aid for some (generally large and fixed)objects when moving in reverse on a flat surface at parking speeds.Traffic control sy...

Using the Rear Sensing System The rear sensors are only active when the transmission is in R (Reverse).As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the rate of the audiblewarning increases. When the obstacle is fewer than 10 inches (25centimeters) away, the warning sounds continuously. If a stationa...

REAR VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: The rear view camera system is a reverse aid supplement device that still requires the driver to use it in conjunction with the interior and exterior mirrors for maximumcoverage. WARNING: Objects that are close to either corner of the bumper or under th...

Using the Rear View Camera System The rear view camera system displays what is behind your vehicle whenyou place the transmission in R (Reverse). The system uses two types ofguides to help you see what is behind your vehicle:1. Fixed guidelines: Show the actual path the vehicle is moving in while re...

Guidelines and the Centerline Note: Fixed guidelines are only available when the transmission is in R (Reverse). Note: The centerline is only available if fixed guidelines are on. A. Rear bumper B. Fixed guideline: Red zone C. Fixed guideline: Yellow zone D. Fixed guideline: Green zone E. Centerline...

Manual Zoom WARNING: When manual zoom is on, the full area behind the vehicle is not shown. Be aware of your surroundings when using the manual zoom feature. Note: Manual zoom is only available when the transmission is in R (Reverse). Note: When manual zoom is enabled, only the centerline is shown. ...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION Cruise control lets you maintain a set speed without keeping your footon the accelerator pedal. USING CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Do not use cruise control in heavy traffic, on winding roads or when the road surface is slippery. This could result in loss of vehicle ...

STEERING To help prevent damage to the power steering system: • Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until itstops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running. • Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level(If the fluid level is below the...

LOAD LIMIT Vehicle Loading – With and Without a Trailer This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/ortrailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design ratingcapability, with or without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicle willprovide maximum return of vehic...

Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue loador king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weigh...

• Example only: WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structuraldamage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personalinjury. 146 Load Carrying 20...

GCW (Gross Combined Weight) – is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer – including all cargo andpassengers – that the vehicle can handle without r...

WARNING: Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the original tires because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with ahigher limit than the original tires do not increase the GVWR andGAWR limitations. WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle ...

TOWING A TRAILER WARNING: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label. WARNING: Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of your vehicle and could result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, lossof vehicle ...

RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS Note: Do not exceed a trailer weight of 5000 pounds (2268 kilograms) when towing with, or by, bumper only. Note: Calculate the maximum trailer weight for all cutaway vehicles by subtracting the weight of your vehicle (including incomplete vehicleweight and payload, which i...

Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR Maximum trailer weight E-350 Stripped chassis dual rear wheel 158–inch and 176–inch wheelbase 5.4L 4.10 13000 lb (5897 kg) 8300 lb (3765 kg) 6.8L 4.10 18500 lb (8391 kg) 10000 lb (4536 kg) E-450 Cutaway 5.4L 4.56 14050 lb (6373 kg) 8500 lb (3856 kg) 6.8L 4.56 2200...

Trailer Towing Connector (Vehicles with a Trailer Towing Packageand 7–Pin Connector) When attaching the trailer wiringconnector to your vehicle, only usea proper fitting connector thatworks with the vehicle and trailerfunctions. If your vehicle has atrailer towing package, it may havea 7–pin connect...

Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If Equipped) WARNING: The Ford TBC has only been verified to be compatible with trailers having electric-actuated drum brakes (one to four axles) and some electric-over-hydraulic (EOH) brakes. Itwill not activate hydraulic surge-style trailer brakes. It is theres...

• TBC GAIN = XX.X OUTPUT = / / / / / /: Displays when you push your vehicle’s brake pedal, or when you use the manual control. Barindicators illuminate in the information display to indicate the amountof power going to the trailer brakes relative to the brake pedal ormanual control input. One bar in...

2. Hook up the trailer and make the electrical connections according to the trailer manufacturer’s instructions. 3. When you plug in a trailer with electric or electric-over-hydraulic brakes, TRAILER CONNECTED appears in the information display. 4. Use the gain adjustment (+ and -) buttons to increa...

Trailer Lamps WARNING: Never connect any trailer lamp wiring to the vehicle’s tail lamp wiring; this may damage the electrical system resulting in a fire. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible forassistance in proper trailer tow wiring installation. Additional electricalequipment may be r...

• If your vehicle is equipped with AdvanceTrac™ with RSC, this systemmay turn on during typical cornering maneuvers with a heavily loadedtrailer. This is normal. Turning the corner at a slower speed while towingmay reduce this tendency. • If you are towing a trailer frequently in hot weather, hilly ...

TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, yourroadside assistance service provider. We recommend the use of a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipmentto tow your vehicle. Do not t...

TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR WHEELS Emergency Towing If your vehicle becomes inoperable (without access to wheel dollies,car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle), it can be flat-towed (allwheels on the ground, regardless of the powertrain and transmissionconfiguration) under the following co...

PREPARING TO DRIVE WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. WARNING: Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utili...

Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in seriousdamage to the vehicle, loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover or personalinjury. The van should be operated by an experienced driver. An organizationthat owns a 15–passenger van should select one or two experienceddrivers to dr...

• If the vehicle goes from one type of surface to another (i.e., fromconcrete to gravel) there will be a change in the way the vehicleresponds to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or braking). Again,avoid these abrupt inputs. • If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down, butavoid ...

• Keep the tires properly inflated and use only the recommended size. • Use the recommended engine oil. • Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance. There are also some things you may not want to do because they mayreduce your fuel economy: • Sudden or hard accelerations. • Rev the engine before t...

If driving through deep or standingwater is unavoidable, proceed veryslowly. Never drive through waterthat is higher than the bottom ofthe hubs (for trucks) or the bottomof the wheel rims (for cars). Once through the water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stopthe vehicle as effectively as d...

WARNING (Continued) • Never place floor mats or any other covering in the vehicle footwellthat cannot be properly secured to prevent them from moving andinterfering with the pedals or the ability to control the vehicle. • Never place floor mats or any other covering on top of alreadyinstalled floor ...

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Vehicles Sold in the U.S.: Getting Roadside Assistance To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Thisprogram is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The serviceis available: • 24 hours a...

HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL Note: With extended use, the flasher may run down your battery. The hazard flasher is located on thesteering column, just behind thesteering wheel. The hazard flashersoperate when the ignition is in anyposition or if the key is not in theignition. • Press the flasher control t...

Connecting the Jumper Cables WARNING: Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery. Note: Do not attach the negative (-) cable to fuel lines, engine rocker covers, the intake...

Jump Starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at amoderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED Warranty repairs to your vehicle must be performed by an authorizeddealer. While any authorized dealer handling your vehicle line willprovide warranty service, we recommend you return to your sellingauthorized dealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfaction. Plea...

• Ford Genuine Accessories • Service specials and promotions. In Canada: Mailing address Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6K 1C8 Telephone 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Online www.ford.ca Additional Assistance If you have questions or concerns,...

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION or ARBITRATION PROGRAM(CANADA ONLY) This pertains to vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers. Inthose cases, where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford ofCanada and the authorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicleservice concern have been unsatisf...

If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or livingin the Middle East, contact the nearest authorized dealer. If theauthorized dealer cannot help you, contact: Ford Middle EastCustomer Relationship Center P.O. Box 21470Dubai, United Arab EmiratesTelephone: +971 4 3326084Toll-Free Numb...

Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual A French owner’s manual can be obtained from your authorized dealer orby contacting Helm, Incorporated using the contact information listedpreviously in this section. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect which could cause...

CHANGING A FUSE Fuses WARNING: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. If electrical components in yourvehicle are not working, a fuse mayhave blown. Blown fuses are identif...

FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART Power Distribution Box WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. WARNING: To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the power distribution box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. Note: If your...

Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. Note: If your vehicle is equipped with a dual battery, disconnecting the primary under-hood battery does not remove power from all circuits.The fuse panel is located to the left of the brake ...

GENERAL INFORMATION Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help maintain its roadworthinessand resale value. There is a large network of Ford authorized dealerswho are there to help you with their professional servicing expertise. Webelieve that their specially trained technicians are best qualifie...

OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located under thebottom left corner of the instrumentpanel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and push the auxiliary latch, located inthe center top of the grille, to the left in order to release the hood. 3. Lift the ho...

UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW A. Battery B. Windshield washer fluid reservoir C. Engine oil filler cap D. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick E. Air filter assembly F. Engine oil dipstick G. Power steering fluid reservoir H. Brake fluid reservoir I. Engine coolant reservoir J. Power distribution box A B C D...

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK A. MIN B. MAX ENGINE OIL CHECK Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil. 1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into theoil pan. 3. Set the parkin...

Adding Engine Oil Note: Do not remove the engine oil level dipstick or the filler cap when the engine is running. Note: Do not add engine oil further than the MAX mark. Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Only use oils certified for gasoline engines by theAmerican Petroleum Instit...

Note: For best results, coolant concentration should be tested with a refractometer such as Rotunda tool 300ROB75240 available from yourdealer. Ford does not recommend the use of hydrometers or coolant teststrips for measuring coolant concentrations. Note: Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; ...

• Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or any engine coolants mixed withalcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant). Alcohol and other liquids cancause engine damage from overheating or freezing. • Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant. These can beharmful and compromise the corrosion ...

What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle tobe driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred.The fail-safe distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load andterrain. How Fail-Safe Cooling Works ...

5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. 6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube. 7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be inthe designated area for normal operating temperature or ambienttemperature. Lo...

Correct Fluid Level The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operatingtemperature 150°F-170°F (66°C-77°C) on a level surface. The normaloperating temperature can be reached after approximately 20 miles(30 km) of driving. You can check the fluid without driving if the ambient temperature is...

High Fluid Level Fluid levels above the safe range may result in transmission failure. An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and/orengagement concerns and/or possible damage. High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition. H C Maintenance 205 2014 Econoline (eco) O...

Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels Note: Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause internal transmission component damage. Note: An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. Note: Do not use supplemental ...

Automatic Transmission Fluid Filter The TorqShift® automatictransmission is equipped with aserviceable transmission fluid filterlocated inside the transmissionbottom pan. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Information for service intervals for automatictransmission fluid and transmissionfilter. For...

POWER STEERING FLUID CHECK WARNING: For E-350 and E-450 vehicles with the Hydro-Boost Brake System, do not press the brake pedal after the engine has been turned off. Pressing the brake pedal after the engine has beenturned off will give a false power steering fluid level reading. Note: Do not opera...

Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the level is low. Only use a washer fluidthat meets Ford specifications. See the technical specifications chart inthe Capacities and Specifications chapter. State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may restrict theuse of methanol, a common windshiel...

2. Put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start theengine. 3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. 4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 6. Release the parking brake....

CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of the bladeto check for roughness. Clean the wiper blades with washer fluid or waterapplied with a soft sponge or cloth. CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance. To replace the ...

AIR FILTER CHECK WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and or personal burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. Note: Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage. The customer w...

5. Install a new air filter element. Be careful not to crimp the filterelement edges between the air filter housing. This could cause filterdamage and allow unfiltered air to enter the engine if not properlyseated. 6. Replace the two halves of the air filter housing and secure the clamp. 7. Connect ...

3. Turn on the low beam headlampsand open the hood. 4. Locate the high intensity area ofthe beam pattern and place the topedge of the intensity zone even withthe horizontal reference line (D). Ifthe top edge of the high intensityarea is not even with the horizontalline, follow the next step to adjus...

• (A) 8 feet (2.4 meters) • (B) Center height of lamp toground • (C) 25 feet (7.6 meters) • (D) Horizontal reference line 2. Measure the height from thecenter of your headlamp (indicatedby a 3.0 millimeter circle on thelens) to the ground and mark an8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontal reference line on th...

Replacing Front Parking Lamp and Turn Signal Bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position. 2. Remove the headlamp assembly. Refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in this section. Aerodynamic Sealed Beam 3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove. 4. Carefully pull the bulb s...

BULB SPECIFICATION CHART Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbsmust be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an“E” for Europe to ensure lamp performance, light brightness and patternand safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembl...

• Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser on all parts thatrequire cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In Canada, use MotorcraftEngine Shampoo. • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is hot or running; water in therunning engine may cause internal damage. • Never wash or rinse any ignition c...

CLEANING THE INTERIOR WARNING: Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle’s safety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing. WARNING: On vehicles equipped with seat-mounted airbags, do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents. Such products could contaminate the side...

CLEANING THE ALLOY WHEELS Note: Do not use chrome cleaner, metal cleaner or polish on wheels and wheel covers. A clearcoat paint finish coats aluminum wheels and wheel covers. Inorder to maintain their condition: • Clean weekly with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner. Use a sponge toremove heavy depo...

Brakes • Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully released. Tires • Maintain recommended air pressure. Miscellaneous • Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and pins under vehicle arecovered with grease to prevent rust. • Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 meters) every 15 days to lubricateworki...

GENERAL INFORMATION Notice to Utility Vehicle, Van and Truck Owners WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death from a rollover or other crash you must: • Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers; • Dri...

How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles Sport-utility vehicles, vans andtrucks can differ from some othervehicles in a few noticeable ways.Your vehicle may be: • Higher – to allow higher loadcarrying capacity and to allow itto travel over rough terrainwithout getting hung up ordamaging underbod...

INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers toplace standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. Thisinformation identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics ofthe tire and also provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identifi...

E. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheeldiameter. F. 95: Indicates the tire’s load index. It is an index that relates to how much weight a tire can carry. You may find this information in yourowner...

Information on T Type Tires T type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of P typetires. These differences aredescribed below. T145/80D16 is an example of a tiresize. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different fromthis example. Tire Quality Gradesdo not apply to thi...

INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properlyinflated. Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressurewithout appearing flat. Every day before you drive, check your tires. If one looks lower than theothers, use a tire gauge to check pressure o...

WARNING: Stay out of the trajectory (1) as indicated in the illustration. Inspecting Your Tires and Wheel Valve Stems Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear andremove objects such as stones, nails or glass that may be wedged in thetread grooves. Check the tire and valve st...

Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wearabnormally. Inspect all your tires, including the spare, frequently, andreplace them if one or more of the following conditions exist: Tire Wear When the tread is worn down to1/16th of an inch (2 millimeters),tires must be replaced to...

U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers toplace standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. Thisinformation identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics ofthe tire and also provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identification ...

Safety Practices WARNING: If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, or sand, do not rapidly spin the tires. Spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to five seconds. WARNING: Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The tires may fail...

Tire Rotation WARNING: If the tire label shows different tire pressures for the front and rear tires and the vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, then the settings for the system sensorsneed to be updated. Always perform the system reset procedure aftertire rotation. If the sy...

• Dual rear wheel vehicles – sixtire rotation If your vehicle is equipped with dualrear wheels, it is recommended thatthe front and rear tires (in pairs) berotated only side to side. We do notrecommend splitting up the dualrear wheels. Rotate them side toside as a pair. After tire rotation,inflation...

Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains: • If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle. • Use only SAE Class S chains. • Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch anywiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or bang aga...

Changing Tires with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System Note: Each road tire is equipped with a tire pressure sensor locatedinside the tire and wheel assemblycavity. The pressure sensor isattached to the valve stem. Thepressure sensor is covered by thetire and is not visible unless the tireis removed....

When you believe your system is not operating properly The main function of the tire pressure monitoring system is to warn youwhen your tires need air. It can also warn you in the event the system isno longer capable of functioning as intended. See the following chart forinformation concerning your ...

Low tire pressurewarning light Possible cause Customer action required Flashing warninglight Spare tire in use Repair the damaged road wheeland tire assembly and reinstall iton the vehicle to restore systemfunction. For a description onhow the system functions, see When your temporary sparetire is i...

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Reset Procedure WARNING: To determine the required pressure(s) for your vehicle, see the Safety Compliance Certification Label (affixed to either the door hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the door edge thatmeets the door-latch post, next to the driver’s seating posit...

3. Cycle the ignition to the on position with the engine off. 4. Turn the hazard flashers on then off three times. This must beaccomplished within 10 seconds. If the reset mode has been entered successfully, the horn will soundonce, the system indicator will flash and the message center (ifequipped)...

10. Turn the ignition off. If two short horn beeps are heard, the resetprocedure was unsuccessful and must be repeated. If after repeating the procedure and two short beeps are heard when theignition is turned to off, seek assistance from your authorized dealer. 11. Set all four tires to the recomme...

3. Full-size dissimilar spare without label on wheel When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly,do not: • exceed 70 mph (113 km/h). • use more than one dissimilar spare tire and wheel at a time. • use commercial car washing equipment. • use snow chains on the end of the...

Tire Change Procedure WARNING: When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the transmission selector lever is inposition P. WARNING: To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, b...

Spare Tire Information The spare tire for your vehicle is stowed under the rear of your vehicle(except cutaway and stripped chassis models). Park on a level surface, activate the warning flashers, and place thetransmission selector lever in position P. Then, apply the parking brake and turn the engi...

Rear axle jacking points - Allmodels except E-350 dual rearwheel and E-450 Rear axle jacking points - E-350dual rear wheel and E-450 Front axle jacking points: Note: Do not place the jack under or on the steering linkage. Place the jack under the pin on thefront surface of the front axle. 3. Raise t...

4. Check that the tire lies flat against the frame and is properlytightened. Try to push or pull, then turn the tire to be sure it will notmove. Loosen and retighten, if necessary. Failure to properly stow thespare tire may result in failure of the winch cable and loss of the tire. 5. Repeat this ti...

Bolt size and wheel lug nut type Wheel lug nut torque* ft-lb N • m 9/16 x 18 conical lugnut 150 200 9/16 x 18 two-piecelug nut 140 190 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt andrust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. On all two-piece flat wheel nuts, apply o...

Engine Drivebelt Routing • 4.6L V8, 5.4L V8 and 6.8L V10 engines without A/C • 4.6L V8, 5.4L V8 and 6.8L V10 engines with A/C Capacities and Specifications 271 2014 Econoline (eco) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, November 2012USA (fus)

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number islocated on the driver’s sideinstrument panel. Please note that in the graphic,XXXX is representative of yourvehicle identification number. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the followinginformation: A. World manufacture...

ACCESSORIES For a complete listing of the accessories that are available for yourvehicle, please contact an authorized dealer or visit our online store at www.Accessories.Ford.com (United States only). Ford Motor Company will repair or replace any properly authorizeddealer-installed Ford Genuine Acc...

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GENERAL INFORMATION Radio Frequencies and Reception Factors AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC). Those frequencies are: AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz FM: 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz Radio reception...

MP3 Track and Folder Structure Audio systems capable of recognizing and playing MP3 individual tracksand folder structures work as follows: • There are two different modes for MP3 disc playback: MP3 trackmode (system default) and MP3 folder mode. • MP3 track mode ignores any folder structure on the ...

Potential satellite radio reception issues Station overload When you pass a ground-basedbroadcast-repeating tower, a stronger signalmay overtake a weaker one and the audiosystem may mute. Satellite radio signalinterference Your display may show ACQUIRING . . . toindicate the interference and the aud...

AUXILIARY INPUT JACK WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus offthe road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of yourvehicle. We recommen...

5. Switch your portable music player on and adjust its volume to half its maximum level. 6. Press AUX until LINE or LINE IN appears in the display. You should hear music from your device even if it is low. 7. Adjust the volume on your portable music player until it reaches the volume level of the FM...

When using SYNC: • Do not operate playing devices if the power cords or cables arebroken, split or damaged. Place cords and cables out of the way, sothey do not interfere with the operation of pedals, seats,compartments or safe driving abilities. • Do not leave playing devices in your vehicle during...

System Interaction and Feedback The system provides feedback through audible tones, prompts, questionsand spoken confirmations depending on the situation and the chosenlevel of interaction (voice settings). You can customize the voicerecognition system to provide more or less instruction and feedbac...

Helpful Hints • Make sure the interior of the vehicle is as quiet as possible. Windnoise from open windows and road vibrations may prevent the systemfrom correctly recognizing spoken commands. • After pressing the voice icon, wait until after the tone sounds andListening appears before saying a comm...

Making Calls Press the voice icon and when prompted say:1. Say “Call <name>” or “Dial”, then the desired number.2. When the system confirms the number, say “Dial” again to initiate the call. To erase the last spoken digit, say “Delete” or press the left arrowbutton. To erase all spoken digits,...

When you select: You can: Join Calls Join two separate calls.1. Press the phone button.2. Access the desired contact through SYNCor use voice commands to place the secondcall. Once actively in the second call, pressMENU.3. Scroll until Join Calls appears and pressOK. Press OK again when Join Calls ?...

Accessing Features through the Phone Menu SYNC’s phone menu allows you to redial a number, access your callhistory and phone book and send text messages as well as access phoneand system settings. You can also access advanced features, such as 911Assist, Vehicle Health Report and SYNC Services.1. Pr...

Text Messaging Note: This is a phone-dependent feature. SYNC allows you to receive, send, download and delete text messages.The system can also read incoming text messages to you so that you donot have to take your eyes off the road. Receiving a Text Message Note: This is a phone-dependent feature. ...

Download Unread Msgs allows you to download your unread messages (only) to SYNC. To download the messages, press OK to select. Thedisplay indicates your messages are being downloaded. When complete,SYNC takes you to your inbox. Delete All Messages? allows you to delete current text messages from SYN...

Pre-defined text message options I need more directions I love you Too funny Can’t wait to see you I’m stuck in traffic Accessing Your Phone Settings These are phone-dependent features. Your phone settings allow you toaccess and adjust features such as your ring tone, text messagenotification, modif...

When you select: You can: Modify Phonebook Modify the contents of your phone book(such as add, delete, download). Press OK toselect and scroll between: Add Contacts: Press OK to add more contactsfrom your phone book. Push the desiredcontact(s) on your phone. See your phone’suser guide on how to push...

System Settings System Settings provide access to your Bluetooth Devices andAdvanced menu features. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through themenu options. The Bluetooth Devices menu allows you to add, connect, delete and set aphone as primary as well as turn your Bluetooth feature on and off. The ...

If you select: You can: Set Bluetooth On/Off Turn the Bluetooth feature on and off.Press OK and scroll to toggle between On andOff. When the desired selection is chosen,press OK. Note: Turning Bluetooth off disconnects all Bluetooth devices and deactivates allBluetooth features. Delete Device Delete...

SYNC APPLICATIONS AND SERVICES (IF EQUIPPED) Note: In order for the following features to work, your cellular phone must be compatible with SYNC. To check your phone’s compatibility, visitwww.SYNCMyRide.com, www.SYNCMyRide.ca or www.syncmaroute.ca. • SYNC Services (if equipped, United States only): ...

Vehicle Health Report WARNING: Always follow scheduled maintenance instructions, regularly inspect your vehicle, and seek repair for any damage or problem you suspect. Vehicle Health Report supplements, but cannotreplace normal maintenance and vehicle inspection. Vehicle HealthReport only monitors c...

To run a report using the phone button:1. Press the phone button to enter Phone Menu.2. Scroll until Vehicle Health is selected and press OK.3. Scroll to select from the following options: Vehicle Health Report options User Preferences:Press OK to selectand enter the menu.Scroll to select from: Auto...

Disconnecting from SYNC Services 1. Press and hold the phone button on the steering wheel.2. Say “Good-bye” from the SYNC Services main menu. SYNC Services quick tips Personalizing You can personalize your Services feature toprovide quicker access to your most used orfavorite information. You can sa...

Note: The AppLink feature is not available if your vehicle is equipped with the MyFord Touch or MyLincoln Touch system. Depending on your display type, you can access AppLink from the mediamenu, the phone menu, or by using voice commands. Once an app isrunning through AppLink, you can control main f...

“USB” “Search song <name>” 1,3 “Search track <name>” 1,3 “Shuffle off” “Shuffle on” “Similar music” “What’s playing?” 1 “<name>” is a dynamic listing, meaning that it could be the name of any desired group, artist, etc. 2 Voice commands which are only available in folder mode. 3 Vo...

Voice command guide “Refine” This allows you to make your previouscommand more specific. For example, if youasked to search and play all music by acertain artist, you could then say “refinealbum” and choose a specific album from thelist to view. If you then select Play, the systemonly plays music fr...

When you select: You can: Select Source SYNC USB: Press OK to access music plugged into your USB port. You can also plugin devices to charge them (if supported byyour device). Once connected, the systemindexes any readable media files. (The timerequired to complete this depends on the sizeof the med...

When you select: You can: Explore USB Explore all supported digital media on yourmedia device connected to the USB port. Youcan only view media content which iscompatible with SYNC; other files saved arenot visible.Press OK to select. Then scroll to exploreindexed media on your flash drive. Similar ...

When you select: You can: Factory Defaults Return to the factory default settings. Thisselection does not erase your indexedinformation (phonebook, call history, textmessages and paired devices).1. Press OK to select and then press OK againwhen Restore Defaults? appears in the display.2. Press OK to...

Vehicle Health Report and SYNC Services (Traffic, Directions and Information) issues Issue Possible cause(s) Possible solution(s) I received a textthat the VehicleHealth Report isnot activated. • Your account may not beactivated on thewebsite, OR • You may have the wrong VIN(vehicleidentificationnum...

NAVIGATION CONTROLS WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus offthe road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of yourvehicle. We recommend...

L. MENU: • Press this button to access the system menu. • Press while the system menu is active to access the menu tabs ofDisplay, Clock, Feedback Settings, System Settings and Valet Mode. M. SOUND: • Press this button to access the sound menu. • Press while the sound menu is active to access the me...

Display mode voice commands “Night” “Auto” “Help” STATUS BARS The top status bar shows thecurrent mode, exterior temperature,time and display icons if you haveenabled Bluetooth or other options. The bottom status bar shows theHome icon and may show the Artistand Title of the currently playingCD, Art...

Only the photograph(s), which meets the following conditions, display: • The file must be 1.5MB or smaller. • The file extension must be .jpe, .jpg or .jpeg. • The file path must be 255 characters or fewer. • Up to 256 files or folders can display in one folder. • The CD or DVD must be ISO 9660 form...

To access a list of all available voice commands, press the I hard button.Select the Help tab on the touchscreen, then the Voice Commands taband choose the desired category. Helpful Hints • Make sure the interior of your vehicle is as quiet as possible. Windnoise from open windows and road vibration...

SYSTEM MENU FEATURES Your system offers many menu features, such as allowing you to adjustthe touchscreen brightness, time and language, feedback and systemsettings. You can access these options by pressing the MENU hardbutton. If you select: You can: Display Brightness allows you to adjust screen b...

ENTERTAINMENT Your system offers many media options. You can access these optionsusing the touchscreen or voice commands. AM/FM Radio Press the RADIO hard button. To change between AM, FM1 and FM2, touch the AM or FMtab. You can also access satellite radio by pressing this button. See Sirius satelli...

When you select: You can: Show Presets View the preset stations. Save a station bypressing and holding one of the memorypreset areas. There is a brief mute while theradio saves the station. Sound returns whenfinished. Set PTY/All Select a category of music you would like tosearch for and then choose...

HD Radio™ Information (If Available) Note: HD Radio broadcasts are not available in all markets. HD Radio technology is the digital evolution of analog AM/FM radio. Yoursystem has a special receiver that allows it to receive digital broadcasts(where available) in addition to the analog broadcasts, i...

When you select: You can: Tune Go up and down the frequency in individualincrements.If the current station has multiple digitalbroadcasts, the multicast indicator appears.Press Tune repeatedly to advance through allavailable broadcasts. If you are on the lastbroadcast channel, press to advance to th...

HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting Potential Reception Issues Reception area If you are listening to a multicast station andyou are on the fringe of the reception area,the station may mute due to weak signalstrength.If you are listening to HD1, the systemswitches back to the analog broad...

HD Radio Voice Commands If you are listening to the radio, press the voice button on thesteering wheel control. When prompted, say any of thecommands in the following chart. If you are not listening to the radio, press the voice button and, after thetone, say “Radio”, then any of the commands in the...

Sirius® Satellite Radio Voice Commands If you are listening to Sirius satellite radio, press the voicebutton on the steering wheel control. When prompted, say anyof the commands in the following chart. If you are not listening to Sirius satellite radio, press the voice buttonand, after the tone, say...

Sirius® Information Note: Sirius reserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add or delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particularchannels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. FordMotor Company shall not be responsible for any such programmingch...

Potential reception issues Station overload When you pass a ground-basedbroadcast-repeating tower, a stronger signalmay overtake a weaker one and the audiosystem may mute. Satellite radio signalinterference Your display may show ACQUIRING... toindicate the interference and the audiosystem may mute. ...

Troubleshooting tips Radio Display Condition Possible Action Updating. Update of channelprogramming inprogress. No action required.The process may takeup to three minutes. Call Sirius1–888–539–7474. Your satellite service isno longer available. Contact Sirius at1-888-539-7474 toresolve subscriptioni...

CD Voice Commands If you are listening to a CD, press the voice button on thesteering wheel control. When prompted, say any of thecommands in the following chart. If you are not listening to a CD, press the voice button and, after thetone, say “CD”, then any of the commands in the following chart. “...

DVD Note: Your system only plays NTSC formatted discs. The system does not support PAL format. Your system allows you to play DVD audio and video discs. Make sureyour vehicle is in position P (vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission) or the parking brake is engaged (vehicles equipped with a...

During disc play, you can also touchthe screen to access the virtualremote, which allows you to MoveControls on the screen, as well asuse the cursor controls, Enter andReturn to navigate and select withinthe menus. Dolby noise reduction is manufactured under license from DolbyLaboratories Licensing ...

DVD Voice Commands If you are watching a DVD, press the voice button on thesteering wheel control. When prompted, say any of thecommands in the following chart. If you are not watching a DVD, press the voice button and, after thetone, say “DVD”, then any of the commands in the following chart. “DVD”...

Jukebox Your system has a Jukebox feature, which allows you to save desiredtracks or CDs to the hard drive for later access. The hard drive can storeup to 10 GB* (164 hours; approximately 2472 tracks) of music. Thesystem contains a Gracenote media database that allows for display ofsong title, album...

When you select: You can: Music library Access all of your saved music. You canchoose to view or play the material in thefollowing ways: Play All Tracks allows you to play all tracks saved in the jukebox. Playlist allows you to play your own playlist. Play genre allows you to have the system play on...

4. Select the desired songs and then press Add. The system shows you the currently selected songs. You can choose to Edit Name to changethe name of the playlist, Delete Playlist to remove it, Add Tracks tothe playlist or Sort Playlist. 5. After you change the playlist, select Edit Name to rename you...

Line In (Auxiliary Input Jack) Your vehicle is equipped with an audio input jack, which allows you toplug a portable audio device into your vehicle’s audio system. To turnthis feature on, press the MEDIA hard button on the system. For more information on the auxiliary input jack, see Auxiliary input...

Press the I (information) button, then select Sirius Travel Link.Choose from any of the following services: When you select: You can: Traffic On Route Identify traffic incidents on your route, nearbyyour vehicle’s current location or near any ofyour favorite places (if programmed). Traffic Nearby My...

Route Guidance in Incompletely Mapped Areas There are some rural areas in the map database without fully verifiedroads. When the system is in route guidance mode, and the navigationsystem encounters these incompletely mapped areas, the system alertsyou by: • Announcing, “Entering an area with incomp...

Standard Note: Items on this screen are selectable only when your vehicle is moving at speeds slower than 5 mph (8 km/h). Address Book You can store up to 25 entries, which you canuse as destinations, waypoints and areas toavoid. You can sort the entries alphabetically,by date or icon. * PreviousDes...

Standard Note: Items on this screen are selectable only when your vehicle is moving at speeds slower than 5 mph (8 km/h). FreewayEntrance/Exit Touch this button to select an entrance andexit point to a freeway you select. You can sortthe entrance and exit point alphabetically or inorder of distance ...

Subcategories Parking Public Transit Home & Garden Education Personal Care Services Setting Your Navigation Preferences Select settings for the system to take into account when planning yourroute. Press the NAV hard button. Map Preferences Map Content Street Name displays current street name dur...

Avoid Areas Add Add items and areas that you want thesystem to avoid when creating a route foryou. The system does its best to avoid these. * * There may be some situations where it is impossible to avoid the selection(s) completely. For example, if a destination or waypoint islocated in the area th...

Map Scale The map display scale has 17 levels, ranging from0.02 miles (.03 kilometers) to 1000 miles (1600 kilometers).The system synchronizes the zoom scales for North Up,Heading Up and 3D Map views. In Map Mode, you can zoom in or out, changing the displayscale, by touching an arrow button on the ...

Quick-touch Buttons When in map mode, touch anywhere on the map display to access thefollowing options: When you select: You can: Set as Dest Select a scrolled location on the map as yourdestination. You may scroll the map bypressing your index finger on the map display.When you reach the desired lo...

Symptoms Possible Cause Action A pop-up windowdisplays “Navigationfault. A system faulthas been detected thatmay cause thenavigation to performabnormally. Pleasecontact yourdealership.” There is a systemhardware or softwareerror. Contact an authorizeddealer. A pop-up windowdisplays “Error. PINsdid n...

GENERAL INFORMATION SYNC® End User License Agreement (EULA) • You have acquired a device (“DEVICE”) that includes software licensed by Ford Motor Company and its affiliates (“FORD MOTORCOMPANY”) from an affiliate of Microsoft Corporation (“MS”). Thoseinstalled software products of MS origin, as well...

SOFTWARE’s ability to use WMDRM to play or copy protectedcontent. This action does not affect unprotected content. When yourDEVICE downloads licenses for protected content, you agree thatMicrosoft may include a revocation list with the licenses. Contentowners may require you to upgrade the SOFTWARE ...

property rights in and to the content which may be accessed through useof the SOFTWARE is the property of the respective content owner andmay be protected by applicable copyright or other intellectual propertylaws and treaties. This EULA grants you no rights to use such content.All rights not specif...

Adobe Contains Adobe® [Flash® Player] or [AIR®] technology by AdobeSystems Incorporated. This [Licensee Product] contains [Adobe® Flash®Player] [Adobe® AIR®] software under license from Adobe SystemsIncorporated, Copyright 娀 1995-2009 Adobe Macromedia Software LLC. All rights reserved. Adobe, Flash ...

General operation Voice Command Control Functions within the Windows Automotive-based system may beaccomplished using only voice commands. Using voice commands whiledriving allows you to operate the system without removing your handsfrom the wheel. Prolonged Views of Screen Do not access any functio...

replace any local traffic regulations or your personal judgment orknowledge of safe driving practices. Route Safety Do not follow the route suggestions if doing so would result in an unsafeor illegal maneuver, if you would be placed in an unsafe situation, or ifyou would be directed into an area tha...

that you do not remove any copyright notices that appear and do notmodify the Data in any way. You agree not to otherwise reproduce copy,modify, decompile, disassemble or reverse engineer any portion of thisData, and may not transfer or distribute it in any form, for any purpose,except to the extent...

Export control: You agree not to export from anywhere any part of the Data provided to you or any direct product thereof except in compliancewith, and with all licenses and approvals required under, applicableexport laws, rules and regulations. Termination for Breach or Bankruptcy: (Licensee) and it...

Gracenote® Copyright CD and music — related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright 娀 2000–2007 Gracenote. Gracenote Software, copyright 娀 2000–2007 Gracenote. This product and service may practice one or more of thefollowing U.S. Patents #5,987,525; #6,061,680; #6,154,773, #6,161,132,#6,230,192, #6,23...

GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Why Maintain Your Vehicle? Carefully following the maintenance schedule helps protect against majorrepair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance andmay help to increase the value of your vehicle when you sell or trade it.Keep all receipts for comple...

Protecting Your Investment Maintenance is an investment that pays dividends in the form ofimproved reliability, durability and resale value. To maintain the properperformance of your vehicle and its emission control systems, it isimperative that scheduled maintenance be completed at the designatedin...

NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG Normal scheduled maintenance Every 7500 miles(12000 km) or sixmonths (whichevercomes first) Change engine oil and filter. Rotate tires * , inspect tire wear and measure tread depth. Inspect wheels and related components forabnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag....

Other maintenance items Every 30000 miles(48000 km) Replace engine air filter. Every 60000 miles(96000 km) Change automatic transmission fluid and filteron 5–speed transmission. Consult dealer forrequirements. Replace front wheel bearing grease and greaseseal if non-sealed bearings are used. Every 9...

Maintenance Schedule Log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ...

Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy commercial use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery) Every 5000 miles(8000 km) Inspect brake system. Inspect wheels and related components forabnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag. Lubricate control arm and steering ball...

Special Operating Condition Log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D A...

EXCEPTIONS Normal vehicle axle maintenance: Rear axles and power take-off units with synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks equipped withFord-design axles are lubricated for life; do not check or change fluidunless a leak is suspected, service is required or the assembly has beensubmerged in water. D...

ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD Initial change Six years or 105000 miles (168000 km)(whichever comes first) After initial change Every three years or 45000 miles (72000 km) Engine Coolant Change Log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C O...

911 Assist™ ..............................318 A ABS (see Brakes) .....................128 Accessing call history/phonebook during active call .............307 Accessing the help screen .......380 Accessing the music in yourjukebox ......................................374 Accessing your media menufe...

P Pairing other phones ................304 Pairing your phone for thefirst time ....................................303 Parking brake ............................129 Parts(see Motorcraft® parts) ..........279 Phone Bluetooth menu options(adding, connecting, deleting,turning on/off) ....................

trailer towing ..........................150wrecker ....................................163 Traction control ........................130 Traction-lok rear axle ...............127 Traffic, Directions andInformation ................................323 Trailer BrakeController-Integrated ..................